November 29 Meeting Notes

We are back after a week off for Thanksgiving.  Robin is floating the canals in Amsterdam, so Rebecca led the meeting.  Our only guest was our youth exchange student, Fran, who gave the program today.

Announcements

Our club volunteered to wrap gifts at the Entiat craft fair on Nov. 19.  We supplied the paper, bows, tape, ribbon, and labor for a donation, and raised a few dollars.  The fellowship with each other, and the joy of visiting with the shoppers was the big benefit.  Thanks to Ruth, Allie, Jim, Carol, Robin, Faviola, Wayne M. and his wife Karen.

Checking the score of the WSU/Arizona game.

Kathleen introduced our Bylaw changes proposed by the club leadership team (Board).  We will vote on these changes at a December meeting.  Changes will be emailed to everyone prior to the voting.

Election of officers will be in December.  Contact Kathleen if you would like to serve as an "at large" Board member beginning in July.

District Youth Exchange interviews were recently held in Wenatchee.  We will have three students going out from Wenatchee.  Pearl Spurell will be our club's outbound student in August, 2023.  We need host families for our incoming student.  Contact Joel Banken if you are interested in this great opportunity.

A good time was had by our volunteers at the Pybus craft fair helping kids make fabric tree ornaments and/or bead bracelets.  Kathleen, Allie (and her brother, Eric), Jim and Carol were there.  Thanks to Kathleen for getting materials and setting up, and to Glenn's wife, Dena, for donating and cutting all the cloth strips.

Serve Wenatchee Valley is short 160+ bags for their "stuff a back" campaign.  There are only 3 days left, so if you have drawstring bags, and/or can purchase items to stuff them, contact Jackie.

Christmas party - see below

Alan summarized the Leadership Team's actions at the November Board meeting:

• approved IRS-90 form submission
• approved contributing up to $10,000 toward a matching grant for the CD Community Action Council new food distribution facility.  Other Wenatchee area clubs are also donating funds for this project.
• approved $300 gift to Civil Air Patrol for wreaths to place at cemeteries for veterans. 
• approved $2000 for the Women's resource Center (taken from the Road Apple Roulette earnings).
• proposed substituting an informal evening social for one of our Tuesday morning meetings each month (starting in March).
• approved a Karaoke night fundraiser at the Museum, with money to come from admission fee and alcohol sales.

Brags and Confessions

• Earl contributed for the Huskie Apple Cup win Saturday.  Daughter Lucy sang in the Sponge Bob musical, and daughter Emma was chosen to go to a UN conference in Thailand.  Both his parent recently passed away, but his dad was to be honored with a 70 year International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (very first one), and had a write up in the IBEW magazine.
• Carol contributed for the WSU Cougars' first half of the Apple Cup.
• Robin zoomed in from Amsterdam to say hi.
• Jackie cooked her first turkey, and attended the Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert.
• Alan had a great Thanksgiving with mom and family, and got a Christmas tree on Blewitt Pass on the way home.

Program

Our youth exchange student Francisca (Fran) Gaglio gave an outstanding program that included information about her city, family, and school, and the food, traditions, and economy of Argentina.

• she lives in Trenque Lauquen (round lagoon), a city of 45,000.
• her home in is the countryside, where she bikes everywhere.
• Fran lives with her parents, 3 sisters, and 4 dogs.
• she attends a Catholic school with 500 students.
• she enjoys the warm weather there, where she boats, waterskies, and goes to the ocean beaches.
• in the winter (June - September) the family goes to southern Argentina to snow ski.

• the famous dance in Argentina is the tango
• they are known for empanadas, a drink called mate, and wood fired barbeques.
• famous people include Pope Francisca, the President, and a couple world class athletes.
• the economy has had 50% inflation over the last 3 years. 
• the main industries are agriculture, livestock, wine, tourism, mining, gas/oil extraction, and leather goods.

Fran listed some major differences has seen between Argentina and the US:

• mealtimes (very late dinners there).
• types of food (US has many international foods)
• school times (they have school from 7:00 - 12:30)
• schools there have fewer kids, and the teachers change classes each day while the kids stay together.
• they can get a driver's license at 17, and can have alcohol at 18.

Editor's note: Please take some time to get to know this fine young lady.  Have her over for a meal or take her on an adventure of some kind.  You will not only enrich her experience here, but will also enrich your life.  Right now she is with Jason & Heidi Loewen.  Call them to arrange a time you can meet with Fran. 

Heidi: 509-881-0091

Jason: 509-881-0264

After notes

Mark's raffle ticket was drawn, but he couldn't pull the right marble.

Next week is classification talks by newer members Woody Lotts and Allie Schank.

 

November 15 Meeting Notes

Rebecca Lyons opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Jim Adamson gave our morning invocation. (President Robin DeRock, President-Elect Craig Reese and Treasurer Kathleen McNalty were out of town.)

Non-Rotary guests today were Jim Lotts (Father of member Woody Lotts), and Mike Sheppard (guest of Chris McDarment).

Announcements

Night In A Box: Robin announced that she would be spending the night in a refrigerator box Friday, Nov. 18th to raise funds for Lighthouse Christian Ministries.

Entiat Holiday Bizaar: Volunteers are still needed to wrap gifts at the Enchanted Entiat Holiday Bizaar at the Entiat School on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. We will wrap gifts for shoppers for a fee or donations. Our club gets to keep all money collected. A live radio interview with Country 104.7 FM will also take place. Shifts are 8:30 am - 11 am, 11 am -1:30 pm, and 1:30 pm - 4 pm. Contact Robin to volunteer.

Pybus Holiday Kids' Crafts: Pybus Public Market will have children's Holiday crafts (making decorative ornaments) on Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 am - 2 pm. Volunteers are still needed. Contact Kathleen to volunteer. Shifts are only an hour long, 11-12, 12-1, and 1-2.

Wenatchee Valley Stuff-A-Sackpack: Sign up online (stuffasackpack.com), buy a sackpack, stuff it with fun, practical items, and snacks. Drop off the sackpack(s) at OPEX-Wenatchee, 14 Kittitas St., Wenatchee on Fri., Dec. 2nd (12 pm - 5 pm or Sat., Dec. 3rd (10 am - 5 pm).

Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary Club Christmas Party: Our annual party will be held Thurs., Dec. 15th at the Wenatchee Museum and Cultural Center, from 6 pm to 9 pm.  6 pm - 6:30 social (BYOB), dinner at 6:30 pm. The White Elephant gift exchange will take place. Please bring a wrapped gag gift ($20 max.) to exchange. The cost is $26 per person. This includes tax & tip. We need to get a guest count by Dec. 8, so please sign up early. Contact  Carol Adamson (509-630-2120) or Rebecca Lyons (509-230-9378).

Tuesday Morning Breakfast service: Corrin and Charlie Dugger of Mama D's Kitchen has been providing our hot breakfasts for several years. They announced today that they would not be able to provide weekly service to our Tuesday morning meetings. Special occasions or events would be considered. We are currently looking for another food provider to take over the breakfasts at our Tuesday morning meetings. We would like to have the meals delivered to Pybus prior to the meetings. If you know of another food provider, please contact Ruth Dagg.

Apple Century Bike Ride Committee Chairman: Alan Walker was given a thank you card and gift for leading the annual 100-mile bike ride planning and completion. Well done, Alan! We could not have done it without you!

Youth Exchange: News from our outbound youth exchange student, Carley Segerser, in Denmark.  

I’m continuing to understand and speak more and more Danish. I move in with my second host family in a few weeks and I hope that by the time I leave them I’ll be fluent. I’m also working backstage for the school play, which has been super fun. Rotary hosted a camp for all of the exchange students in Denmark the last weekend in October and it was so hard to say goodbye to everyone. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many people crying at once; it’s amazing how fast we all connected. I’m starting to feel the effects of the long nights too. It gets dark at 4:00 here but at least that means I get to watch the sunset on my way home from school every day. We also had school pictures recently and it’s so fun to be a part of my class

. 

It would be nice if we all could drop her an email between now and Christmas.  Email her at cjsagerser@gmail.com.

Picture of Carley with Rotary International President Jennifer Jones.

Peace Park Update: Here are a couple more pictures from the dedication, including the plaque our club donated in honor of John and Betsy McDarment.  The pickleball courts will not be finished until spring due to contractor problems.  The city has been working to prepare the expanded court area and the fencing.  Asphalt, court preparation, coating the surface, and line painting will be done in the spring.

New Member Induction: Our club was pleased to induct Faviola Barbosa, the newest Rotarian in the world (as of Nov. 15, 2022, 7:30 am PST)! She was the FIRST scholarship recipient of the Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary Club's Challenge Scholarship Program! Faviola is the executive director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation. Before coming to WAEF, she worked within the Washington State Community and Technical Colleges system for over 18 years. She has held positions as the Multicultural Affairs and Student Events Coordinator at Wenatchee Valley College for over 12 years, Associate Dean of Student Leadership and Success for over 2 years at Olympic College, and Dean of Transitional Studies for 4 years at Big Bend Community College. 

Faviola migrated from Mexico to the US with her family when she was 2 years old! she grew up within the farm working industry in Orondo, Washington, and is a first generation Latinx. She earned a BA in Business Administration from WSU, an MS in College Student Affairs from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctorate in Leadership in Higher Education from Capella University. Plan to meet Faviola at the next meeting or event, shake her hand and introduce yourself! Welcome Faviola!

Brags and Confessions:

Erik Holmberg confessed to getting hearing aids and attending a craft fair. He is preparing to move his household to Chelan and put his current Broad View home up for sale. He paid to say, "Go Dawgs!"

Jim Adamson counters Erik's brag by paying to say, "Go Coug's!"

Taro Masuda confessed to signing up for the Pet Parade and not showing up. Fine paid! He also bragged about going to Mexico City for an 8-day business trip. He was amazed at the city!

Kelly Walker bragged that she and Alan stayed home for the 3-day weekend but did some local wine tasting at the Wine Walk.

John Schapman took his family to the Wenatchee Wild hockey game. He was pleased to get his son's picture on the Jumbo-Tron, but his son was not pleased!

Marci Treat bragged about her upcoming Night in a Box with family and friends. Hopefully, in different boxes!

Rebecca Lyons bragged about her recent trip to SE Asia for Apple Commission business. She got home late and had minimal time to prepare to lead today's Rotary meeting. (She did fine!)

Program:

John Schapman - North Central Accountable Community of Health (NCACH)

The NCACH was created in 2015 to:

• Bring people and organizations across sectors together to address health equity

• Improve the Medicaid health care delivery system

• Address the Opioid public health crisis

• Invest in health care related infrastructure.

The mission of the North Central Accountable Community of Health is to advance whole-person health and health equity in North Central Washington by unifying stakeholders, supporting collaboration, and driving systemic change, with particular attention to the social determinants of health.

There are 9 Accountable Community of Health (ACH) areas within Washington state. Each is specific to the area that ACH serves.

NCACH is committed to advancing health and well-being in the North Central Washington. With our network of partners, we are dedicated to a simple, measurable goal: All people and places thriving together - no exceptions.

• Each vital condition is connected
• When they decline, it drives demand for urgent services
• We can't wait until people are in crisis 
• Our network will focus on building up the vital conditions 

NCACH works alongside individuals and organizations across north Central Washington to carry out projects that improve the quality of life for residents in this region. Our network includes partners in the following spaces:

• 
  Local Health Jurisdictions 
• Health Care Providers 
• Community-Based & Grassroots Organizations
• Social Service Providers 
• Local Law Enforcement

Heading into 2023, NCACH is excited to continue building up our network of partners and creating
communities where everyone has a voice at the table when it comes to making decisions about how to thrive. 

Thank you, John, for your presentation!

Reminder

Rebecca reminded us that there will be NO meeting next week on Tuesday, November 22nd. If you show up, plan to confess to it and pay a fine! Happy Thanksgiving!

Raffle

Milt Herman was chosen to find the elusive silver marble in the bag. His fingers were not successful in find the silver orb which was worth $161. Try again.

November 8 Meeting Notes

National Harvey Wallbanger Day

Meeting Leader - Robin

Four Way Test

Welcome guests: Francisca - Exchange Student

Welcome Rotary Guest:  None

Announcements

Night in a Box - November 18th - Sav-Mart Parking Lot

• Robin will be spending a night in a box at Sav-Mart to raise money for the homeless - Lighthouse Ministries
• Robin is hoping to raise $500 (over $100 collected at the meeting)
• Please give Robin your contributions

Holiday at Pybus - Kids Crafts/Activities - 11/26 and 12/17

• Kathleen is leading these events
• Dena King (Glenn's wife) will be providing ideas for the kid's projects

Calendar - Kathleen McNalty - Calendar on the club website

• Kathleen is letting everyone know that club events are posted to the calendar on the club website
• Using the calendar will allow all of us to keep track of upcoming events, meetings, fundraisers, etc.
• Website link:  Sunrise Rotary Club Home — Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary
• Calendar Link:  Calendar — Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary

Fundraiser Opportunity - 11/19 - Entiat Gift Wrapping

• Robin is looking for help from the club to wrap gifts on Saturday 11/19
• We will either charge a fee per box or ask for donations 
• This is an annual event in Entiat and the other Wenatchee clubs cannot work on this event this year
• Contact Robin if you can participate

College and Career Fair held at WVC

Sunrise Rotary was represented at this event where over 1200 area high school students visited college, career, and skill booths.  Our club hosted a booth on "Dressing for Success", and talked with kids about the appropriate dress and appearance for interviewing.  We had some engaging conversations, and gave out Sunrise Rotary frisbees.  Volunteers included Jim Adamson, Mark VanHorne, Robin DeRock, Kelly Walker, David Barshes, Pat Phillips (friend of Rotary), and two employees of Cashmere Valley Bank that Kelly recruited.

 

9th Annual Wenatchee Valley Stuff-A-Sackpack 

• The goal of the Wenatchee Valley Stuff-a-Sackpack Service Project is to reach out to local homeless, high-risk & in-need teens during the holidays to let them know they matter and have not been forgotten by their community.
• Link: Stuff A Sackpack

Road Apple Roulette Fund Raiser for Next Year's Parade

• The planning for this event must start right away
• Earl, Kathleen, Robin, Jim and Carol, Jackie, Craig are meeting to define the requirements to hold the second year of this very effective fund raiser

Sign Up Sheet for Set-up, Greeter, and Invocation being circulated for the next 3 months

• Please find a date that works for you and sign up at the next meeting

Rotary Environmental Focus - Pollinator Garden

• Volunteer Opportunities - November19th 

• Text for Nov. 19^th is here: 

• https://www.cdlandtrust.org/outings-events/events/restoration-planting-new-kenzies-landing-trailhead

I wanted to invite you to share November planting work parties in the Wenatchee Foothills.  We’ve never had so many nursery-grown native plants to get tucked into the Foothills before snow flies! All of our plants are native pollinator species. All ages are welcome. 

 

We have an additional Nov. 11^th event (flyer attached) with the Wenatchee High School Interact Club. There is no website sign-up- folks email me directly (susan @cdlandtrust.org) 

 

Since 2016, we’ve had club members come plant native nursery-grown seedlings in the Wenatchee Foothills.  We want this to be an intergenerational event, and we pair an adult with 1-2 students.  We’ve got a group of Downtown Rotary Club members, organized by Allan Galbraith, you come each year.  I’d really welcome Confluence Rotary Club members to come.  We’ll be hiking off-trail for 15 minutes to a hidden hillside, where we are planting 200 sagebrush and 200 bitterbrush- as future hiding cover and food for wintering mule deer. 

 

Between Dec. 2018-May 2022, the WHS Interact Club raised over $22,099.06 in support of the new Kenzie’s Landing Trailhead in the Broadview Neighborhood. Last July, they presented a check to the mayor at the City Council meeting.  $5000 of their donation was used to grown native plants to go around the new trailhead on Nov. 19th.  Pretty amazing youth project, that CDLT will celebrate and publicize later this year.  Several club members are now seniors, so will get the see the results of their hard-earned donation.   City of Wenatchee Parks Dept. Director, Dave Erikson said The years long commitment and dedication by the Wenatchee High School Interact Club to the Kenzie’s Landing Project both by helping raise the funds needed to construct the project and also  replant the natural area is greatly appreciated and will leave a lasting legacy for all those who visit in the years to come.

  

Susan Ballinger, Conservation Fellow  (she/her)

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust

Office:  509.667.9708   Cell:  509.669.7820

3 Minute Classification - Milt Herman

Robin has asked Carol Adamson to bring back the 3-minute classification.

The goal is to reintroduce some of the long-time members of the club so that new members can get to know others that were in the club before them.

This is an excellent way to "meet" each other if time has not been available to talk to one another during the meetings and social events.

This week, Milt Herman was asked a number of questions that he was given in advance. Some of the questions and answers were:

• Where were you born? Des Moines
• What was your first job? Woolworth's
• What was your worst job? Woolworth's
• What was your career? Ophthalmology
• What is your greatest achievement? Family (wife and two daughters)
• Who would you like to have dinner with from the club that you don't know very well? Woody and Allie

Speaking as a relatively new member of the club, I really enjoyed this, and I am looking forward to future 3-minute classification talks.

                                          

Brags and Confessions - Skipped this week to give program more time

Program - Susan Grindle, CEO - HopeSource - (via Zoom)

• Website: HopeSource - https://hopesource.us

Susan is a 20-year Rotarian. She is currently a member of the Cle Elum club.

"HopeSource offers a hand up not a handout." - Susan Grindle

Our Mission

HopeSource moves people to self-sufficiency by providing access to education, employment, economic development and vital services.

Our Culture

To live and serve with these values: CASTLE, Courage, Authenticity, Service, Truth, Love and Effectiveness

HopeSource has offices in Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Wenatchee, and Moses Lake. They provide services from the east side of Snoqualmie Pass to the Columbia River.

HopeSource buys housing that can be repurposed to low-income housing. Their goal is to hold on to the housing for up to 40 years. 

There are currently two senior living facilities. One in Leavenworth and one in Chelan.

The definition of "low income" is updated each year to determine the income limits. Currently a single person is considered low income if they make less than $27,900. This is only one criterion used to identify qualified individuals or families for HopeSource and other local resources. For more information, reach out to HopeSource for details.

HopeSource is funded by state and federal taxes, including taxes paid from our area. The goal is to focus our own funds back into the community to help those that need resources to get their lives on track.

Sunrise Rotary Member Amber Hallberg works at HopeSource as the Manager of the Intake Team. They are responsible for bringing new clients on board and identifying the resources that each client needs. Their goals include:

• Intake "Information Gathering"
• 24hr response time or less
• 1st priority - find housing if required
• Then jobs, education, and other resources identified by the intake expert
• Partner the client with the best resources in the community to address their needs so the client does not have to go door to door trying to find their way when they are in dire need

Homeless Youth

• They are usually couch surfing with friends (at best)
• HopeSource finds them a place to stay and may provide resources to reconnect the youth with their family where possible

The local committee for helping Ukrainian refugees is getting up and running. HopeSource is hoping to coordinate with them when they are ready.

Amber identified needs in the following areas:

• ADA Housing is in short supply
• Single fathers need more options
• Families with pets struggle to find affordable housing

Pedro from HopeSource is a case worker that focuses on helping veterans in need of support. He is a 4-year veteran of the Marine Corp. 

He shared the story of a local veteran (Barbara) that suffered from mental health issues. HopeSource was able to help her find a home and direct her to the resources she needs to find her way forward.

The entire program was excellent. Susan, Amber, and Pedro were all very knowledgeable. There were numerous questions from the club. Their mission is inspirational and really aligns itself well with the values of Rotary and our community.

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Just a Thought

“A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg

even though they know you are slightly cracked.” 

- Bernard Meltzer

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No one won the raffle this week.  $160 dollars and growing

Joke: A photon is going through airport security. The TSA agent asks if he has any luggage. The photon says, "No, I'm traveling light".

Upcoming Events - Check Sunrise Website Calendar for more events and details

November 19th - Pollinator Garden

November 19th - Entiat Gift Wrapping Fundraiser?

December 15th - Sunrise Christmas Party - 6pm at the Wenatchee Museum

November 1st Meeting Notes

National Vinegar Day

Meeting Leader - Robin

Four Way Test

Welcome guests: none

Welcome Rotary Guest:  Bealinda Tidd - Wenatchee Confluence 

Invocation - Robin

Announcements

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

• The event was a success
• Good turnout and enthusiasm
• There were cats, dogs and even a tortoise
• People wore their Halloween costumes

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.
• Robin will be meeting their club on Wednesday to get more information 

Night in a Box - Fund Raiser for the Homeless - November 18th

• Earl Crowe is working with Kelly Kennedy and Lighthouse Ministries
• Robin will be spending the night in a box with the Presidents from the other Wenatchee Rotary Clubs
• Please donate at the club meetings

Confluence Club Fundraiser for Polio Plus - Bealinda Tidd

• See's Candy for sale
• Cash or a check made out to Confluence Rotary

Polio Fund Raiser - Paqui 1 chip challenge 

• link - 2022 Paqui #OneChipChallenge
• The chip this year is Carolina Reaper Pepper and Scorpion Pepper which both register at over 2 million Scoville Heat Units
• Robin is willing to take the one chip challenge if we collect $500 from our club members

Road Apple Roulette Fund Raiser for Next Year's Parade

• The planning for this event must start right away
• Earl, Kathleen, Robin, Jim and Carol, Jackie, Craig are meeting to define the requirements to hold the second year of this very effective fund raiser

Christmas Presents for Bruce House - 40 kids this year

• There will information on the kids ages, etc.
• Gifts will be collected by "Santa" (who lives in Earl's basement)

Rotary Environmental Focus - Pollinator Garden

• Volunteer Opportunities - November 5th and 19th
• Text for Nov. 5^th is here: 
• https://www.cdlandtrust.org/outings-events/events/horse-lake-restoration-planting

• Text for Nov. 19^th is here: 

• https://www.cdlandtrust.org/outings-events/events/restoration-planting-new-kenzies-landing-trailhead

I wanted to invite you to share November planting work parties in the Wenatchee Foothills.  We’ve never had so many nursery-grown native plants to get tucked into the Foothills before snow flies! All of our plants are native pollinator species. All ages are welcome. 

 

We have an additional Nov. 11^th event (flyer attached) with the Wenatchee High School Interact Club. There is no website sign-up- folks email me directly (susan @cdlandtrust.org) 

 

Since 2016, we’ve had club members come plant native nursery-grown seedlings in the Wenatchee Foothills.  We want this to be an intergenerational event, and we pair an adult with 1-2 students.  We’ve got a group of Downtown Rotary Club members, organized by Allan Galbraith, you come each year.  I’d really welcome Confluence Rotary Club members to come.  We’ll be hiking off-trail for 15 minutes to a hidden hillside, where we are planting 200 sagebrush and 200 bitterbrush- as future hiding cover and food for wintering mule deer. 

 

Between Dec. 2018-May 2022, the WHS Interact Club raised over $22,099.06 in support of the new Kenzie’s Landing Trailhead in the Broadview Neighborhood. Last July, they presented a check to the mayor at the City Council meeting.  $5000 of their donation was used to grown native plants to go around the new trailhead on Nov. 19th.  Pretty amazing youth project, that CDLT will celebrate and publicize later this year.  Several club members are now seniors, so will get the see the results of their hard-earned donation.   City of Wenatchee Parks Dept. Director, Dave Erikson said The years long commitment and dedication by the Wenatchee High School Interact Club to the Kenzie’s Landing Project both by helping raise the funds needed to construct the project and also  replant the natural area is greatly appreciated and will leave a lasting legacy for all those who visit in the years to come.

  

Susan Ballinger, Conservation Fellow  (she/her)

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust

Office:  509.667.9708   Cell:  509.669.7820

Brags and Confessions

Kelly Walker

• Kelly and Alan's 15-year-old daughter went hunting and shot a 4+ point buck
• That same night she came home and went to Homecoming
• Also, Alan and Kelly are going to grandparents again

Wayne Steele

• Wayne decided to masquerade as Wayne Massing at the pet parade by wearing Wayne Massing's Name tag

Jim Adamson

• Jim has officially retired for the third (and final?) time
• He and Carol attended Rotary Training in Canada
• The club there does a fund raiser using Advent Calendar's
• Our club will consider this idea for next year

Wayne Massing

• Wayne and his wife spent time with Mansour and his wife at their home in Oregon - They played a lot of dominoes
• Wayne and his wife then went to the coast to visit Agate Beach
• Wayne's sister is visiting from Spokane

Robin DeRock

• Robin almost hit a deer

Program - Robin DeRock - "We Connect Cards"

Feedback from our survey showed that we are looking for more opportunities to get to know one another.

Robin attended a training that used a game to allow everyone to get to know one another to break the ice. The card game is called "We Connect Cards".

What is it?

A deck of 60 cards that spark conversation and build trust and connection.

• 20 green cards ask questions that are “fun and light”
• 20 blue cards ask questions that are “a bit deeper”
• 20 purple cards ask questions that “encourage self-reflection”

This program was focused on our club. It was an opportunity for us to pair off and learn more about our members and share something about ourselves.

Each person took a card and then looked for someone that had a different color card. Those two ask each other the question from their card and discussed the topic.

Here is a link to the website - We! Connect Cards - We and Me

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Just a Thought

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow.

Learn as if you are going to live forever.” 

- Mahatma Ghandi

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No one won the raffle this week.  $135 dollars and growing

Upcoming Events

November 5th - Pollinator Garden

November 19th - Pollinator Garden

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