September 5 Meeting Notes

The meeting was called to order at 7 am by President Craig Reese. "Good morning, Sunbeams!"

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wayne Massing.

The Invocation was delivered by Milt Herman. 

District Governor Visit

On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, our Rotary District 5060 District Governor Marjolein Lloyd will visit and address the club during our meeting. The Wenatchee Sunrise Board of Directors and Executives will meet with her the previous night. Please plan to attend the October 17th meeting to give her a warm welcome.

Fund Raising Survey

Mark VanHorne, WSRC Board of Director, explained the Rubric or survey used to poll other Rotary Clubs about their fundraisers. The Fundraising Committee met directly after the meeting to discuss the poll results and further efforts needed to find another major fundraiser for our club. Mark shared a map of the Rotary clubs that the Fundraising Committee has polled about their fundraising events and results.

Rotary Park Flags

President Craig said that the 3 Rotary clubs in Wenatchee take turns quarterly lowering the US flag per the schedule from the Washington Governor's office in Olympia. An alternate flag raiser is needed, and Bill Ostheimer volunteered to do that. Kevin Love, our club's current flag raiser will train him!

Guests in Attendance

John Sagerser, parent of our last year's Outbound Youth Exchange student to Denmark, was at the meeting. He and his family are hosting this year's Inbound YE student from Denmark, Laerke Andersen. Her host Rotary Club is Dragholm, Denmark.

Laerke gave a brief talk about her trip to Wenatchee and starting school. One of her favorite classes is swimming! She did a banner exchange with President Craig. 

She will be here during the whole school year. Plan to invite her to events you are attending, or to your home. She can be reached at 509-741-8003 (cell/text) or terkelhoj@icloud.com. Welcome Laerke! (Pronounced with a "soft 'g'" in place of the "k".) Laerke left the meeting early to attend WHS classes!

Julie Banken, our District Youth Exchange Officer, added to Laerke's introduction. She lives in a small town in Denmark but attends a large High School there. Her favorite class is Sports Medicine. When Laerke was asked about our "Danish Pastries", she said they weren't! She is excited about meeting other YE students at the Inbound Youth Exchange Student get-together in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, this coming weekend. It will combine two adjacent Rotary Districts; the first time for this event!

President Craig and Laerke did a club banner exchange! District 5060 Youth Exchange Officer looked on.

Brags and Confessions

Mansour gave a heads up that he will be in Portland for the next few weeks to attend doctor's appointments.

Jennifer bragged about her trailer at The Gorge.

Earl bragged up the PAC-12 teams. All undefeated this last week. Carol tagged on that the Cougars won as well.

Wayne M. bragged that he got a haircut and "was back"!

Becky Cummins Classification Talk

One of our newest members gave her classification talk. Becky Cummins was born in California, in a small town on the beach! Last year, she and her husband moved to Wenatchee, when she was offered a job as Funeral Director at the Chapel of the Valley Funeral Home. Her husband also found a job at Standard Paint as Flooring Manager. 

She was a Funeral Director in California for 23 years and has also worked in the Aerospace industry. Her husband was in the Navy in Virginia. They have 3 sons, 3 daughters-in-law, and 3 grandchildren!

Becky says she loves the funeral industry and her part in it, which is compassion. Her priorities in life are her family, her faith and her community. Hobbies are her grandchildren and making gift baskets. Recently she raised over $6500 selling her gift baskets for a fundraiser! She also like taking walks. Becky provided the club with copies of a booklet called "5 Wishes-Family Directions for After Death". Becky is a cancer-survivor! 

President Craig said a book will be donated in her name to Pinnacles Prep School for being our speaker. Welcome Becky!

Shot-Gun Classification Talk

Jim Adamson, former District 5060 District Governor, former Club President, and all-around good guy gave snappy answers to questions asked by Wayne Massing during this 3-minute classification talk!

Raffle

Mark VanHorne missed finding the special marble in the bag, and also missed winning $117! Better luck next time!

Jokes of the Week

-A roofer offered me a free roof. He said "It's on the house!"

-I visited a new restaurant in town called Karma. You get what you deserve!  (Mark VanHorne)

Late Blog Entry

Glenn King announced that he and his family are at the Washington State Swap Meet at Eastmont Park (Near Bob's Burgers and Brews) selling art to raise money for the Alzheimer's Foundation. Special pricing on his beautiful photos. Fri until 6 pm, Saturday, 8 am to 8 pm and Sunday, 8 am to 3 pm. Stop, say HI and buy something.

Next Week's Speaker

Next week, Mark VanHorne will be the featured speaker about 3D Printing. Don't miss it, or his jokes!

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