President Craig opened the meeting today. He welcomed visiting Rotarians Robin DeRock (Confluence) and Mark Shorb (Cashmere).
Announcements
Alan asked for volunteers to serve as parade marshalls for the Apple Blossom Youth Parade on April 27. This is a fun service we've done for the past several years. Go to this link https://www.signupgenius.com/
Road Apple Roulette tickets sold at 1400+ so far. Some activities coming up where we can sell. More on the dates and places later.
The club Board and members will be getting the new communications website (DACdb) and app (Ignite) training over the next few weeks.
President-elect Rebecca will be sending out a club survey soon. This will help her in planning for next year. Watch you email, and please fill out and submit (it will be online).
Julie talked about the conference she and Joel attended in Vancouver, BC. The North American Youth Exchange Network attracted over 500 youth exchange leaders for around the world to discuss various issues related to the YE program.
Craig invited members interested in joining the Board for a strategic planning session facilitated by district leaders on March 23 (9:00 - 12:00). It will be by Zoom, and people can connect at their homes. Contact Jim Adamson if interested and he can get you the link.
Mark Shorb of the Cashmere Rotary Club announced the they are doing a pickleball tournament June 29-30 at their Founders Day event. He is looking of business sponsors and players. See Jim Adamson if you need a sponsor form. Player sign ups will be later.
Brags & Confessions
Earl bragged about the UW beating the Cougs in basketball (an upset).
Carol bragged about Laerke doing such a great job when we visited the other clubs in the area, and bragged on Julie for the great work she is doing in the YE program.
Kevin had a birthday on Feb. 22. He and Lynn were on a 17-day ski trip, but it was interrupted by Kevin's brother-in-law passing away.
Chris went to California for a wildfire mitigation conference related to power lines and utilities.
Rebecca bragged that she attended a women-only power tool workshop, but failed to recognize Jennifer's husband, John, who own the shop.
Wayne S. went to the Chelan club with his wife and Laerke to sell RAR tickets.
Alan bragged on Julie and Joel and their son Zach for the good work they for the YE program. Alan also said his brother did some work on the family tree and got it back to Adam and Eve (is it the truth?).
Sgt. At Arms
Wayne gave Craig a chance to brag about his trip to Florida. Craig attended the Echo Global Farming conference. The EGF helps people from developing countries learn farming and nutrition methods.
Julie was fined for the nice photo of Cashmere that had in the Foothill magazine.
Wayne also mentioned that one of the Australian Group Study Exchange team members who visited the Wenatchee area several years ago has passed away following a long battle with cancer.
Program
Laerke talked about her life before coming on the exchange,and the differences she has observed in the US. She has been very involved in activities at WHS and in our community. She has visited many places around the state, and will be leaving for Hawaii for a week, and then New York and DC on YE tours.
After Notes
Mark's raffle ticket was drawn. He opted for the marble pot but didn't draw the right marble.
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