Announcements
Saturday Pybus Service Project - we have several members who will take on the three shifts to be ambassadors and greeters at the market. If you want to join in, contact Kathleen or just show up between 7:30 and 1:00.
Sunday is the social at Rebecca's home. Starts at 5:30. Bring appetizer, drink of choice, and masks. Mari is available to babysit. Family and guests welcome.
Dinner for six social is coming next month. We have 4-5 hosts, and just need people willing to come for dinner. You may be asked to bring a salad, side, or dessert. This will be a great way to get to know other members. Contact Ruth, Rebecca, or Carol if you want to participate.
Committee Report - Public Image\
Wayne reported for the committee. Our Facebook presence is growing, and the website has been updated. Be sure to check them out, like, share, and enjoy.
Brags & Confessions
Chris was thankful that his son, Brian, was able to walk away from a car accident near Quincy. Also has a birthday coming.
Robin bragged that her Blackhawks are in the hockey playoffs. She also spent 4 days of cell-free camping at Cottonwood Campground near Entiat.
Rebecca reconnected with friends from her grad school days.
Milt reported that Leonard is doing well at home, but will not be coming to meetings. He would love calls, emails, cards, etc to stay connected. His phone is 662-2076.
Earl said daughter, Emma, has now been assigned a dorm room at CWU.
Sgt. at Arms - Wayne gave a Rotary moment about Service Above Self demonstrated during his neighbor's house fire last week. Firefighters went above and beyond, including the captain, who is a member of the East Wenatchee rotary Club.
Program
Patti Masuda introduced Heather Lennie, a Toronto Rotarian living in Vietnam. Heather told us about her Rotary involvement (former RYLA member), and the non-profit she helped start called the Free Reading Program - "Literacy Lasts a Lifetime". In 2018 she also started a non-profit to support the program. This young lady has been a lecturer, librarian, and teacher. She has spoken to over 300 Rotary clubs about the Free Reading Program.
The program is an online reading program with lots of literacy resources for grades K-6. The resources are great for parents who home school, and organizations looking for reading resources.
Here are some of the highlights:
310,000 users from 180 countries
5000 joining the program monthly
an equivalent of 3.4 million books read
over 1 million affected learners
at home and/or online
engaging and interactive
3600 activities
key reading concepts
100+ Rotary clubs involved
program received District literacy award 3 years in a row, and the Zone Public Image award
custom Rotary branding for clubs supporting the project
basic education and literacy focus (one of the RI supported goals)
Help is needed to maintain the technology needed to support students globally. A Rotary club can join the fun for a one time $250 set-up fee, and $5/child for a whole year. Our International Project Committee may jump on this one.
Find out more at the following:
website www.freereadingprogram.com
charity www.edcomcenter.org
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