February 1 Meeting Notes

 Announcements

Our club's dessert-for-a-month auction item went for $600 at the Wenatchee Rotary Auction.  We still need a couple volunteers to make a dessert sometime next year.  Contact Kathleen or Rebecca if you can contribute  to this cause.

Former member Ted Fukuzawa's daughter, Taylor, was killed in an accident a couple weeks ago.  Her memorial service is at 10:30 Saturday at Grace City Church.

Service Project (and maybe some fellowship) - Grace House Valentine's gift bags for the women in recovery and their children will be delivered around Valentine's Day.  We need members to purchase and bring fun little gift Valentine's bags to Jones Winery in Pybus on Feb. 11 between 4:00 and 5:00.  You are free to stay and enjoy some wine and fellowship.  Kathleen sent out an email with suggestions, and numbers of adults, and ages of the kids.  Let her know which you are taking care of so we don't get duplicates.

Fellowship opportunity at 7:00 pm on Feb. 18.  Robin has 11 free tickets in a suite for the Wenatchee Wild hockey game.  Contact Robin to claim your spot and be prepared to have some fun. 

Earl Crowe was presented a Paul Harris Fellowship by President Kathleen.  A PHF recognizes people who contribute $1000 to The Rotary Foundation (TRF).  Club points were used to add to Earl's existing contribution balance to bring him up to the $1000 mark.  This was done to thank Earl for all his hard work in club activities, especially the Road Apple Roulette fundraiser. Earl also recently became a Rotary Foundation Bequest Society member, promising $10,000 to TRF in his will/estate.  Earl, thanks for your support of our club, and TRF.

Brags & Confessions

Kelly received a promotion at Cashmere Valley Bank.  She has work there for over 20 years, and is now an Operations Manager (VP). Way to go Kelly.

Amber was appointed Vice-Chair of  the Code Enforcement Board in Wenatchee.  Congrats.

Robin supported the Wenatchee Rotary Club at their auction, including buying a Scotch tasting party for a couple thousand dollars.  Who's her friend?

Program

Member Rani Sampson, attorney at Overcast Law, gave a program on recognizing and avoiding scams.  She gave several examples of scams, many which target those over 60 years old.  Some include the phone calls of a relative in jail, timeshare resales, debt relief, subscriptions, and other email scams.  She suggests that if you've been scammed, share your story to help others recognize the scam.  If you suspect something, talk to someone.

After Notes

Kevin's raffle ticket was drawn, but the wrong marble was picked.

Guests today were Matt Lundh, President of the Upper Kittitas Rotary. Club, and Marcy Treat, CVCH Assoc, Director of Substance Abuse)

Feb. 8 set up - Rebecca and Wayne        Clean-up - Dave

Feb. 8 program is J Woody Block, Executive Director at the Performing Arts Center