October 25th Meeting Notes

National Greasy Foods Day

In honor of Francisca, our exchange student, the Spanish word of the day - La Lapida

La Lapida - Means Tombstone.

Meeting Leader - Robin

Four Way Test

Welcome guests: Francisca Gaglia - Exchange Student, Allen Blackmon

Welcome Rotary Guest:  Betsy McDarment (Chris's mom)

Invocation - Ruth Dagg

Announcements

October Pet Parade October 29th at 10:30am at the Farmers Market - Jackie Rector

• Bring pet food to donate to the Wenatchee Humane Society
• Photo booth Halloween decorations are needed
• 5 hay bales needed - Can return after use
• Volunteers are needed as well
• Spread the word!

Thanks to all that volunteered on Make a Difference Day

• All meals were distributed!
• There was a great turnout for the pollinator garden project

Peace Pole Dedication a Success

• The dedication was held on Friday October 21st
• It was a good turnout and a nice ceremony
• Here is the program from the ceremony

Town Toyota Center Fund Raiser Opportunity

• We can take over serving food at the TTC for a Wenatchee Wild game
• We need 8 people that have their food handlers permit ($10 and 1 hour to get your permit)
• This fundraiser is part of the regular Confluence Club activities. They raise around $2400 per night.
• Contact Robin for details

Confluence Club Fundraiser for Polio Plus

• See's Candy for sale
• forms available on the tables at the next meeting

PR/Marketing Survey Results

• 12 surveys were completed
• The marketing team is using the feedback for strategies for the club
• The team is Robin, Kathleen, Allie, Woody and Glenn
• If you have any additional feedback, please contact one of the team members

Little Essentials Pantry Donations Still Being Accepted at Club Meetings

John Schapman works at North Central Accountable Community of Health

• He is requesting 6 to 10 people to listen to his new business strategy and provide feedback. He will provide beer and wine for the event.
• Please contact John at jt.schapman@gmail.com for details on how to help
• The event will be Wednesday October 26th at 6pm at his office
• NCACH - 801 Eastmont Ave Suite C East Wenatchee

Brags and Confessions

Chris McDarment

• Chris' dad John McDarment passed away last October 31st
• Chris gave Robin a gift - a handheld fan to keep herself cool!
• Chris and his wife ran down to McMinnville for a wine tasting last weekend

Erik Holmberg

• Erik just got back from a trip to celebrate his 60th birthday with his son
• He flew to Turkey to meet his son for some sightseeing and to play some golf
• He mentioned that Turkey was different than he expected. It was both agricultural and cosmopolitan
• He and his son also went to Greece (Athens) where they also golfed
• Erik has a new partner and an associate (he now has an exit plan for retirement)
• He lost a day on the way over but got the day back when he came home

Carol Adamson

• Her granddaughter graduated from nursing school
• They went down to visit

Ruth Dagg

• A silent auction was held for Sister Connection/Humane Society/Music Department
• The auction had good turn out and was a success

Jim Adamson

• Jim was on zoom last week for the meeting due to a medical issue
• He had a nosebleed that would not stop
• He went to the hospital, and they installed a balloon (called a Rhino Rocket!) to help him. He later had it cauterized and is doing fine now

Stacy Gold

• Stacy had been busy with Allen Blackmon's campaign as his campaign manager
• Her daughter turned 16 (She can now drive - yeah)
• Stacy has been under the weather
• Unfortunately, her dog passed away
• Stacy also had a birthday.
• Otherwise, things have been pretty boring!

Alan Walker

• Alan and Kelly had their grandson on Saturday and enjoyed every minute

Carly Sagerser - Sunrise Rotary Exchange Student

• Carly is our Sunrise Rotary Exchange Student in Denmark. 
• She sent the following email sharing some of her experiences.
• Her email address is cjsagerser@gmai.com 
• She loves hearing from the club so feel free to send her an email.

Program - Claudia Bovee & Vanessa Mejia - Dia de los Muertos

                                     Claudia on the left and Vanessa on the right

Claudia and Vanessa presented an overview of the official Hispanic holiday of Dia de los Muertos (known in the U.S. as "The Day of the Dead")

They explained that while they often hear non-Hispanic people talk about the day of the dead as the Hispanic equivalent of Halloween. This is not accurate and uninformed. It does not respect the true nature of the holiday.

The Hispanic holiday of Dia de los Muertos is actually an annual celebration for those that have passed away.

The following is a description of the event:

• Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a tradition first practiced thousands of years ago by indigenous peoples such as the Aztecs and the Toltecs. 
• They didn’t consider death the end of one’s existence but simply another chapter of life. 
• Rather than grieve their dead, ancient Mexicans celebrated the lives of the deceased and honored their memories. During Día de los Muertos, observed Oct. 31- Nov. 2, they believed the dead had a brief window to leave the spirit realm and visit their loved ones in the mortal world. 
• Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos continues to be celebrated throughout Latin America and around the world. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. 
• In Mexico traditions associated with the holiday include creating altars decorated with sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed. 
• In Brazil, the holiday is known as Día de Finados and is marked by visits to cemeteries and churches. 
• In Spain, the day is marked by festivals and parades, graveside observances, and prayer for deceased loved ones.

The Wenatchee Valley Museum and the Hispanic Business Council are holding an event to celebrate the holiday on November 1st from 5:30pm to 9:00pm

• Here is a link to the event page: 
• Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead | Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Claudia and Vanessa presented a very educational explanation of the holiday and its meaning to the Hispanic culture.

They also made the presentation personal by including pictures and stories of their families' celebrations. Their personal connection to the event made the presentation even more impactful.

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Just a Thought

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! 

Live the life you've imagined!” 

- Henry David Thoreau

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No one won the raffle this week.  $123 dollars and growing

Upcoming Events

October 29th - Pet Parade - Pybus Farmer's Market

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JOKE: A teenage daughter went up the stairs to her room in a huff. 

She yelled down to her dad "The Doors music sucks". 

Dad yelled back "I told you to never slam the Doors."