May 25, 2021, Meeting Notes

President Earl opened the meeting at 7:00 am. Chris led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Ruth gave the invocation about the meaning of Memorial Day.

Announcements

After last week's meeting, we took a picture to send to ailing, fellow Rotarian Jim Huffman.

This week, the card was delivered to Jim Huffman! All the best, Jimmy!

A reminder that masks are still required in the main Pybus area until June 30th. If you are vaccinated, you may remove them in the Event Center once you are seated.

The Stage Kids "Wizard of Oz" performance on June 18th will be preceded by a social event at the Holmbergs' home at 2017 Broadview N, Wenatchee. Bring heavy appetizers and BYOB. After that we will navigate to the Stage Kids performance. Carol Adamson will have your tickets if you contacted her previously, or you can still attend the Holmberg social event and pick up tickets at the box office. More info later.

John McDarment announced the yearly Change-Over Dinner on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 at Ridgeline Graphics, 30 North Chelan in Wenatchee (Park in back on Adams St.). Enjoy a BBQ at the Ridgeline Atrium and patio. Rotarian chefs will be serving authentic steak-burgers, chicken, hot dogs, brats and Portobello mushrooms hot off the grill, along with all the fix'ins. BYOB. Cost is $5/person or $10/family. Reserve your spot today by email to John (johnc@ridgelinegraphicscom), or at a regular meeting on Tuesday morning. Help us celebrate this past year's accomplishments while thanking Earl for all of his dedication to our club He will turn the gavel over to our president-elect Kathleen McNalty with the challenge to "Serve to Change Lives!" (Past Presidents: Prepare to do "your thing"! More to come...)

Jim Adamson introduced his guest, Zack Pauw, former resident of Ballard, WA. He lived on the same street as new members Jackie and Dan Rector.

PJ introduced former member and guest, Dirk Horton.

Not announced at the meeting, but still important: Service Club Luncheon, Wed., June 9th at 11:30 am at the Convention Hall. $25/person. Tables hold 10 people so let's get 10+ Wenatchee Sunrise Rotarians at a table! See Earl next week for advanced tickets

We still have more opportunities to volunteer as we "Take Over the Market" on the third Saturday of each month until October. The next event is Saturday, June 19. A sign-up sheet will be sent around prior to that. Bring a non-Rotarian friend, if you volunteer!

Brags and Confessions

Wayne and Karen took their first long road trip in their new car to Kennewick and back, visiting in-laws there. Rain, rain, wind, wind, then home to nice weather!

PJ visited his eye doctor and confirmed a change in his vision. One good eye; one not so good!

Jim and Carol attended the Wine and Jazz Festival in Chelan! A good time was had by all as family members joined them in a rented condo there!

John S. called the police to report that his son's bike was stolen from his garage. After purchasing a new, replacement bike, the former bike was found. New bike back to the store with a story! John and wife are now becoming mountain bike enthusiasts! Lock your bikes up!

Alan and Kelly also ventured North to Chelan to enjoy the lake and surroundings. After driving almost home on hwy. 97A, the State Patrol turned them around because of fire in the Swakane Canyon area. They had to drive back to Chelan, then back down the East side of the River to home.

Kathleen was thought to have cause a near-crash of two cars while on a 45 mile bike ride. One car passing her made a long pass in getting back on the right side of the road and was just about struck by an on-coming car. She got blamed for it, although she was not to fault! Be careful out there! By the way, Kathleen thinks that John S. and family are on to something by switching to mountain bikes!

Rebecca was in the Winthrop area when she learned of the Swakane Canyon fire. Her Pot-O-Gold Lane home was under Level 2 Evacuation notice (Get Ready To Go) and her daughter was in the home. A neighbor checked on Mari and found her safe. Rebecca returned home safely via the East shore of the River. Rebecca gave a shout-out to the fire crews!

Program

The Service Projects Committee members, Alan Walker and Jackie Rector, were recruiting members to their committee. They briefly reviewed some of the more memorable and recent service projects:

• Rotary Park cleanup on Make-A-Difference Day, Oct. 2020
• Goathead Warrior weed eradication
• Hwy. clean-up
• Bruce Hotel painting/doors
• Ron Griffin's yard clean-up
• Rotary widows' yard clean-up
• Habitat for Humanity yard clean-up
• Christmas "Stuff a Bag" project
• Grace House plumbing (PJ should we be making a donation to them?)
• School supplies/backpack give away
• Grade school kid's lunch program
• Etc.

Jackie tasked the members by asking "Think of a service project as an opportunity to serve the community, and possibly gain some new members along the way!" She also asked if we need to do a service project theme (pet care, children's needs, etc.).

Perhaps we could have a pet parade and give out pet supplies afterwards at the Humane Society.

A point was made that those were great ideas, but we have gone 2 years without any funds coming into the treasury. Where is the money going to come from? Alan said in his line of work with the Community Action Council, "Don't let dollars limit your ideas!".

Someone reminded us of the needs of Stage Kids.

Another question was "Can we do a survey of club members to find what skills we have between us?"

Alan and Jackie passed around cards for members to list their ideas for service projects. After collecting them, a common theme was "Goathead Warriors".

If you have service project ideas, email them to Alan Walker (alanwalker1965@gmail.com)

or to Jackie Rector (RectorRealEstateInWA@gmail.com).

Raffle

Treasurer Craig Reese's lucky number was drawn, but he failed to find the silver, money marble! $35 would have been the prize! More money to give away next week!

Closing

Earl closed the meeting at 8 am with the following quote:

"Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart." 

Roy T. Bennett