April 5 Meeting Notes

Announcements

Welcome guests Mark Van Horne (soon to be installed as a member) and Kate Taylor (our program).

Thanks to Mansour (yes, he's back), Wayne, Allie, and Carol for setting up and cleaning up today.

Rotarian of the Month - Kathleen presented the award to Wayne Massing, praising him for his consistent work setting up the room, and filling in on the Blog.  He is an all-around servant and a leader in our club. Way to go Wayne.

Joel Banken said that youth exchange is back.  Our club is sending a student out in August (Carley Sagesser), and will be getting a foreign student.  We need three host families to house the student for 3+ months, and we need all our club members to help welcome, entertain, and do things with him/her.  Contact Joel if you would like to host, or if you would like to help on the youth exchange committee.

Upcoming activities and events - here is a list of future happenings.  Lots of opportunities to get involved in social events and service projects.  One thing to add is the "Class with a Glass" social on April 21 at Ridgeline Graphics at 5:30.  Bring your own drinks and an appetizer to share.  Rotarian Steve Schwind (Leavenworth club) will be guiding us in the painting.

Also, Cashmere Rotary club is having it's annual dinner and auction at the Chelan County fairgrounds this Saturday (4/9) from 6:00-9:00.  Just show up an buy your tickets at the door ($35 each).

We need parade marshals for the Apple Blossom Kids Parade on 4/30, and people to watch the horse poop fall in the sections during the Grand Parade on May 7.  Contact Kathline to sign up.  T-shirts available to those working the parades.

Volunteers are needed for Nick's Bricks Lego giveaway on May 21.  Here are ways you can help:

Brags and Confessions

Chris is back from Las Vegas, and donated half his winnings ($0).  HE shared teh good news that his dad's business has officially been sold.

Mansour is back from Arizona, will be back and forth between here and the Portland area this summer.

Jim & Carol are back from 2 weeks in Puerto Vallarta.

Robin says 39 days until the District Conference, and they will be celebrating the end of Richard's District Governor term at the end of June.'

John's 4th child is due on April 26, so he may be out for awhile.

Program

Carol introduced Cate Taylor, owner of The Organized Owl.  Cate's day job is a support specialist for
PUD projects.  She has worked for 501 Consultants, and as a hospitality properties manager.  She has completed the area leadership program, and was one of the past People Under 35.

Cate caters to homes and businesses to help them get organized.  She said there is a six step process she takes them through, and that you can do yourself if you want to get organized.

1 - rethink your space, set vision and goals for the space, and a budget;
2 - schedule time to do it;
3 - categorize, purge, and clean.  Move everything - toss, donate, keep piles;
4 - design your new space - measure, draw, create floor plans, etc.;
5 - shop for supplies or find what you need for your new space;
6 - place items, fine tune, and label things.

Learn more on the website www.organizedowl.com or on her Facebook page. 

After Notes

Next week's program will be the Apple Blossom Royalty.  This will be a great time to bring daughters, granddaughters, and guests.

Shari (our morning server) had her ticket drawn, but nit the right marble.  More $$, less marbles next week.