March 28 meeting notes

 March 28, 2023, Meeting Notes

The meeting was called to order at 7 am by President Robin DeRock.

National Weed Appreciation Day

Rotary Guests: 

• Rachel Evey - Wenatchee (program)

Guests: 

• Bill Ostermire (Wayne M's guest)
• Rosa Pulido (Kathleen's guest)
• Dr. Faimous Harrison (program)

Announcements

Road Apple Roulette

• Non-Profit Day from 10-2 Ticket Sales Booth

Environmental film/Coyote's Corner Museum Murial

• APRIL 6 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  

  Join us on Thursday April 6th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM for our Environmental Film Series featuring
  A Nesting Story discussing hummingbirds.
  Hummingbirds are one of nature’s greatest hits.
  This program highlights the four hummingbird species
  of North Central Washington in a general appreciation of the beauty and biology of hummers. The
  program ends with an exquisite short video: “Celebrate the Anna’s – A Nesting Success Story”.
  Bruce McCammon with the NCW Audubon Society will be our guest speaker for this event.

  Register HERE

District Conference - Robin DeRock

• Only $99 for 3 first time attendees
• Website: Rotaryreimangined.com

Movie Theater Advertisement Begins 4/1/2023 

• This is part of our public advertising campaign for Rotary

Spring Training 4/11 thru 4/13

• Online 5pm to 6:30pm 
• 4 topics each night (casual chat)
• An email will be sent with details

Shelter Box donation to Turkey/Syria earthquake relief

• Sunrise club donated $1,000

Public Event Dinner - May 3rd, 2023

• $25 per person

Brags and Confessions

Wayne Massing

• Went to the Wild game
• He and Mark Van Horne ended up on Kiss Cam (with their wives)
• Turns 66 on 3/29/23.

Kevin Love

• Turns 70 soon.
• He is going to Boise to visit his granddaughter for her 2nd birthday
• He is expecting another grandchild in October

Milt Herman

• He visited his 19-year-old granddaughter
• She is attending Biola University in La Mirida, California
• It was 1st year grandparents day

Program - Rachel Evey and Dr. Faimous Harrison - WVCC

Left to Right: Rachel Evey, Robin DeRock and Dr. Faimous Harrison

Dr. Faimous JL (Johnny Lee) Harrison took office as the thirteenth president of Wenatchee Valley College on Jan 3, 2023.

Harrison brings 32 years of experience in higher education to WVC. He comes to WVC from California State University Stanislaus-Stockton Campus where he served as a dean. Both his previous campus and WVC are federally designated Hispanic-serving institutions. Harrison has more than 20 years of experience working in the Washington state community and technical college system, including as an instructor and student services professional.

A passionate student-teacher-scholar, Dr. Harrison believes in the "Village" or community-centered approach to ensure the success of students, families, workforce, and economic development, and building healthy community ecosystems.

He and his wife, Stacey, have four adult children.

Dr. Harrison's grandmother was a missionary. His mother was the first in his family to complete high school and college. She went on to be a teacher and eventually the President of the National Education Association.

Dr. Harrison is a longtime member of the Rotary. He was part of the Polio effort in Africa.

Rachel Evey is the Executive Director of the Wenatchee Valley College Foundation.

She moved to Wenatchee in 2017 from her hometown of Bakersfield, California. Rachel plays a key role at the Foundation by raising funds to support students and the college. She believes education is an asset that can create a pathway of success for individuals and their communities.

Rachel is involved in a number of community organizations. She is a member of the Wenatchee Rotary, the NCW Estate Planning Council, and the Women's Service League of NCW. She was a part of the 16th class of Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley and was honored in 2019 as a Wenatchee Valley Business World 30 Under 35. Rachel is also a lifetime member and scholarship volunteer with the Cal Aggie Alumni Association.

When she isn't fundraising or bragging about the college, Rachel enjoys doing yardwork, hosting game nights with her friends, cooking dinner for her parents, and hiking with her dog, Douglas.

Rachel and Dr. Harrison presented a fantastic overview of WVC. Included is a $22 million Capital Project to replace an 80-year-old building on the campus.

Dr. Harrison explained that he is in the middle of working with the State and Federal funding/budget. He will be requesting local leaders and business owners to participate in strategy meetings to identify the needs of the community. His history with Rotary means that he is quite aware of the value of working in the community to improve education offerings to provide future workers and leaders for local businesses.

Click Here to see the presentation.

Raffle 

Sherrie did not win the raffle this week.  $384 dollars and growing!

Joke of the Week

Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

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Upcoming Events

4/4/23 - Pat West Turner - Author

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

March 21 meeting notes

March 21, 2023, Meeting Notes

The meeting was called to order at 7 am by President Robin DeRock.

National Common Courtesy Day

Rotary Guests: 

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Guests: 

• Yana Hatton
• Jennifer Moraski

Announcements

Road Apple Roulette

• 300 tickets sold at the Home Show
• 1584 tickets sold so far
• 3000 tickets need to be sold to break even
• There are a number of events scheduled to sell more tickets in April
• There are events every Saturday and some Fridays
• Kathleen is still working on more opportunities

Color Rush - Stacy Gold

• April 29, 2023 - 9am @ Triangle Park
• Adult - $40, Youth - $25, Family 4 pack - $100
• Presented by Chelan-Douglas Casa & Sage
• Volunteers Needed

Student Exchange - Joel Banken

• Host Families Needed

District Update via Zoom with District Governor Karl - Sat 3/25 9am

• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81552252101

District Conference - Robin DeRock

• Only $99 for 3 first time attendees
• Website: Rotaryreimangined.com

Concessions Volunteers needed tonight at the Toyota Center

• 2 volunteers needed
• Excellent earning opportunity for the club

Brags and Confessions

Kevin Love

• Turned 70

John Schapman

• St. Joe's Fund Raiser
• $199,000 raised - a record

Rebecca Lyons

• Just got back from a business trip from Mexico with her daughter

Alan Walker

• Turned 58 during business trip to Washington DC last week
• He and Kelly went to Camino Island to meet one of their favorite artists - John Ebner - for the first time

Jim Adamson

• He and Carol spent time with their 10-year-old granddaughter
• She finished 1st, 3rd, and 5th in 100-yard swimming events
• She set a personal best

Robin DeRock

• Thanks to Mark VanHorne for organizing the hockey game last weekend - sold out and new people in attendance

Allie Schank - Apple Sox

• Host families needed for players for 2023 season

Allie Schank/Kathleen McNalty - Fund Raiser

• 50/50 raffle events at the Apple Sox games
• 4 times in 2023 including father's day
• Volunteers needed to sell tickets to the crowd

Rotary Anniversaries

• John Schapman - 6 years - 3/7
• David Bashes - 6 years - 3/7
• Marcy Treat - 1 year - 3/1
• Allie Schank - 1 year - 3/1

Program - Lonnie Walls, Director of Community Programs, CDCAC

Lonnie has worked for the CDCAC (Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council) for 20 years. Lonnie works for Alan Walker at the Council.

Lonnie also knows Jim Adamson. Jim worked with some of Lonnie's' students in Summer School.

Lonnie is responsible for several significant projects for the CDCAC.

• CDCAC Literacy Program - (English as a Second Language)
• Established in 2005
• Currently 50 students
• 25 students from Ukraine and 25 Hispanic students
• The program takes students from entry level language through GED
• 70% of the students are women
• The objective of many of the students is to improve their job opportunities
• Tutors are volunteers that teach English with a curriculum provided by the CDCAC

• Asset Building (Personal Finance Education/Literacy)
• Many of the people that work with the CDCAC have a need to better manage their personal finances
• Low income, job challenges, debt, family needs are just a few of the reasons that people need to better understand how to use their money wisely

• Washington State Working Families Tax Credit Program
• WA State offers up to $1200 per year for qualified families.
• This program is in addition to the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit
• The CDCAC works with customers to fill out the information to qualify for this program
• The CDCAC works with AARP in East Wenatchee to help families file their taxes to the IRS

• Low Income Housing
• The CDCAC has 50 units
• 3 to 4 bedroom units cost $950/month which is substantially lower than other rental  properties in the area
• This effort can have as many as 10 to 11 staff members

• Energy Efficiency for Low Income Homeowners
• The CDCAC helps with power, water and sewer needs
• Making homes more efficient with new windows and insulation are a big part of the program

• AmeriCorps 
• The CDCAC brings in AmeriCorps staff members when possible
• One service they work with is the Senior Center
• Housing costs in the area limit opportunities since the AmeriCorps staff members only receive $2000/month which is about the same as local rent

• Food Distribution 
• The CDCAC supplies food banks in the larger Wenatchee area including surrounding towns
• A new larger capacity facility will be remodeled starting on May 8th
• This project is a $6 million project planned to be completed in 2023
• Confluence Rotary has contributed $20,000
• Chelan Rotary has contributed $5,000
• Public fund raising efforts will begin soon

Robin presented a book for Lonnie to sign. 

Not sure throwing it at him was appropriate! :)

Raffle 

Kathleen did not win the raffle this week.  $364 dollars and growing!

Joke of the Week

What kind of tea is hard to swallow? Reality

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Upcoming Events

3/28/23 - Rachel Evey & Dr. Faimous Harrison - WVC

4/4/23 - Pat West Turner - Author

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

 March 7, 2023, Meeting Notes

The meeting was called to order at 7 am by President Robin DeRock.

National Flapjack Day

Rotary Guests: 

• Mike Worden - Leavenworth Rotary
• Colin Brine - Leavenworth Rotary

Guests: 

Francisca Moment (Our current exchange student)

• Merritt BC visit
• Francisca especially enjoyed seeing Buffalo for the first time. She had a great time with the other students.
• Letter from Joel Banken about the Merritt Event
• Hello!
  Here are some pictures from the Rotary Youth Exchange weekend in Merritt. We have a great group of new outbounds!
  I thought I would share some photos in case you would like to put them in your club newsletters.
  
  The Rotary club in Merritt did an amazing job hosting the kids. They planned activities like snowshoeing, ice fishing, and curling. They organized a delicious fry bread dinner at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, where we also learned about traditional medicine, drumming, and dance. Most of all, the kids loved being together!
  
  A huge thank you to all the Wenatchee clubs for supporting the Youth Exchange Program!
  
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Announcements

Robin DeRock

• Conference Attendance - (3) $200 club stipend for first time attendees
• Home Show booth for Road Apple Roulette sales 3/10-3/12 - Couple of times still available

Mike Worden/Colin Brine - District Conference in Leavenworth - May 19th to May 21st

• Mike and Colin shared many of the events that are leading up to the conference.
• They explained that this conference will be like no other. The fund raising will be for green initiatives, among other things.
• Here is link to the conference home page. 
• www.rotaryreimagined.com
• Here is a link to the conference schedule including Prologue events starting on Wednesday. 
• Here is a list of prologue events:
• Golf - Wednesday May 17th - 8am ($80 includes cart)
• (Video) Game Olympics - Wednesday May 17th - 10am - $40
• "Amazing Race" in Leavenworth - Wednesday May 17th - 3pm
• Road Rally - Thursday May 18th - 8am - 2 1/2 hour route (bike option available)
• Geocache Challenge - Thursday May 18th - 3pm ($40) - Teams of 3 - phone app available
• Mini Golf Tourney - Friday May 19th - 8am 
• $60 for adults
• $30 for kids

Brags and Confessions

Jackie Rector

• Jackie has accepted the position of managing the Toyota Center Ticket Office.
• She has already worked in her new role. The first night of her new responsibilities, the Wenatchee Wild Game sold out!
• Congrats to Jackie

Program - Wenatchee Bighorns Head Coach - Don Sims (on the right)

Left to Right: Joel Roberts, Jahlin Smith, Robin DeRock, Don Sims

Wenatchee Bighorns, Professional Basketball Team based in Wenatchee playing in the TBL (The Basketball League"

They were granted as a market in The Basketball League last October. Their first season started on March 2nd.

TBL is entering its 6th season with teams from coast to coast in the U.S. and Canada. This league would be similar to the AA league in baseball.

The league has a wide range of ages. The Bighorns have players from 21 to 27 years old. 

Click Here to see their schedule and to buy tickets.

Click Here for their team website home page.

Anthony Willliams, Team Market Owner and CEO (not in attendance)

Anthony is a Washington State native with nearly 40 years of experience in baseball and football. He has played professionally and coached professionally. In 2009, Anthony became the Director of Marketing for the Wenatchee Venom arena football franchise to operate, entertain, and serve the Wenatchee Valley.

For Anthony, serving communities and people are his #1 priority. He has served as an Americorp Vista, supported homeless shelters and food programs, brought literacy programs to schools, and served on the board at Wenatchee Valley Community College.

As The Basketball League Team Market Owner, Anthony is committed to bring the best experience possible to the partner, players, and fans of the Wenatchee Bighorns.

Don Sims, Head Coach, Director of Basketball Operations and the Instructor of Financial Literacy Program for the players.

Coach Sims has made huge strides for the Bighorns, from acquiring some of the best players in the world, to helping them get set up for success our in the world.

Don is a native of South Carolina and has been a Head Coach at all levels of basketball including 10 years as a professional basketball coach. He has coached in the US, Canada, England, Portugal, New Zealand, and Denmark. Don has extensive experience on the collegiate level as well.

Don shared that he recruited players from all over the world. One of the players, Brandon Porter, is from the Wenatchee area. He teaches at Cascade Elementary School.

Don, Joel, and Jahlin all talked about the excellent chemistry between all of the players. The players are all team oriented and unself on the court.

Joel Roberts (Kansas) and Jahlin Smith (North Carolina) answered questions. 

They shared that their schedules usually involve working out in the morning, then heading to practice or a game later in the day.

They have both played basketball and plan to stay a part of the game after their playing days are over.

• Joel plans to work with kids that are learning to play basketball to give back to his community, where his family has several businesses.
• Jahlin plans to stay involved as a broadcaster or reporter. His degree is in Communications. Jahlin also shared that he has played basketball recently in China. It was difficult due to their very stringent rules regarding Covid. Their mask mandates extended further than here in the U.S.

Get out and support the Bighorns. I attended their first game. It was well attended, and the team played very well, nearly doubling the score of the other team.

Click Here for a Wenatchee World article introducing the team.

Raffle 

Kathleen did not win the raffle this week.  $345 dollars and growing!

Joke of the Week

Remember when plastic surgery was such a taboo subject? Nowadays, you mention Botox, and no one raises an eyebrow.

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Upcoming Events

3/10-12 - KPQ Home Show at Town Toyota Center

3/14 - Taproom Get Together

3/18 - Wenatchee Wild Hockey game where we have rented a suite. See Mark Van Horne for ticket information. Note: WEAR GREEN to the game.

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

Feb 28 Meeting Notes

February 28, 2023, Meeting Notes

The meeting was called to order at 7 am by President Robin DeRock.

National Public Sleeping Day

Rotary Guests: 

• Pete Van Well - Wenatchee Rotary Club

Guests: 

• Veronica Masuda
• Hank, the dog!

Francisca Moment (Our current exchange student)

• Merritt BC visit
• Fishing, Snowshoeing, curling, cultural event (drum ceremony, ring dancing, jingle dance, dinner & bison)

Announcements

Robin DeRock

• Thank you card from the Stemilt presentation (Michelle and Emily)
• More host families are needed for exchange students
• Annual Conference in Leavenworth - 5/19, 5/20, 5/21
• KPQ Home Show (Fri. Mar. 10th - Sun. Mar. 12th) Sign Up Sheet (More volunteers are needed on Saturday.)
• Name tag reorder - if you need a new name tag, let Robin know.

Wayne Massing 

• Road Apple Roulette - 920 Tickets sold so far
• Deadline for ticket sales is Fri. May 5th, 2023.

Alan Walker 

• Board Update - "Apple Century Bike Ride" Handoff Top Item for the Board

Brags and Confessions

Robin

• She traveled to Huntsville Alabama to watch her former hockey player guest play 
• He scored 2 goals in one game and 1 in the next game
• The name of the team was: Rocket City Trach Pandas

Mark

• East Wenatchee Rotary Club Visit
• Wenatchee Wild hockey suite March 28th was promoted
• Sold 11 Road Apple Roulette Tickets

Alan Walker/Pete Van Well

• The Special Olympics Opening Ceremony is Friday 7pm @ Town Toyota Center
• 1500 athletes
• Pete Van Wells daughter won a gold medal in swimming at the USA National Event, she will be part of the ceremony!

Wayne Massing

• Wayne turns 75 on March 1st - Happy Birthday Wayne!

Pete Van Well

• Rufus Woods Toast and Roast
  
• See Pete Van Well for tickets to the event $100/pp.

Program - Stacy Gold,  Classification Talk

Stacy gave a wonderful presentation about her life and family.

She has two daughters and a wonderful husband.

Stacy grew up in Texas. She loved play-acting as an officer of the law. She was an FBI agent or other law enforcement officer chasing down bad guys on her grandparents' farm.

Stacy was raised primarily by her grandparents because her parents were working a lot.

Her faith has always been very important to her. The church she grew up in was made up of all boys, so she played tackle football at church events.

She moved to the Seattle area as a teenager. She ended up being best friends with someone that was completely different from her in nearly every way. They are still friends to this day.

Stacy and her family love Florida. They have a home there a mile from the beach and they travel to that location every chance they get.

Stacy is attending classes right now. Her ambition is to get the education required for her to become a real-life FBI agent! She and her family plan to move to Florida full-time in the next 5 to 10 years (or sooner if possible).

She is not sure where she will be assigned a position in the FBI, but she is excited to find out and live her dream.

Stacy will be with us for quite a while and we are excited for her to live out her dream.

Raffle 

Craig did not win the raffle this week.  $294 dollars and growing!

Joke of the Week

Remember when plastic surgery was such a taboo subject? Nowadays, you mention Botox, and no one raises an eyebrow.

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Upcoming Events

3/2 - Home opener of the Wenatchee Bighorn Basketball Team

3/7 - Anthony Williams - Wenatchee Bighorns General Manager

3/10-12 - KPQ Home Show at Town Toyota Center

3/14 - Taproom Get Together

3/18 - Wenatchee Wild Hockey game where we have rented a suite. See Mark Van Horne for ticket information.

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