September 21 Meeting Notes

The meeting started off with a sprited game of capture the flag, but once it was found, the meeting was called to order and Milt led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Ruth followed with the invocation. Kathleen called to order a large and raucous crowd of club members antsy for the ride to begin and to support it! Thank you all!

Mike Plank, Trek store manager, was welcomed back as a visitor and ride supporter.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Green Change Cups make a difference. "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new." - Socrates.

Kelly told us about the Membership Committee goals. October is "Let's Get Connected" month. Member information sheets were passed out so that we can ensure everyone's contact information is up to date. The committee has three focus points for the year: retention, recruiting, and attendance.

Craig gave a Finance Committee update. Sam will be sending out invoices for April through Junetoday. Shortly after the end of this month, they plan to get July through September invoices out and be more timely going forward. Today's invoice will include the changeover dinner, Stage Kids tickets, dues, food, and anything else you've asked Craig to bill you for!

Kathleen gave a Club Runner demo. Download the app and sign up using the email on file with the club. The app allows you to quickly:

• Find club members contact information;
• See which club members are filling which executives positions;
• Look at a list of upcoming events;
• Check your attendance; 
• And a host of other items

If you would like help getting it set up, download the app and Kathleen will be happy to help you set it up at one of our regular meetings or other events.

Jackie wanted to be sure everyone had the details for the After Ride Party. She reminded everyone that their entire family is welcome. If you can bring a salad or side that'd be great, but if you don't have time that day, come anyway. And the pool is heated too! If you haven't signed up yet, please let Jackie, Robin, or Carol know. All are welcome. If you don't know where Rectors live, it's [*ahem* shameless plug] in the Club Runner app!

Jackie also reminded us all of the Pet Costume Parade at 10:30am on 10/30 at Pybus. Don't forget the costume; and one for your pet too!

Rebecca let everyone know the Fellowship Committee set a date for the Oktoberfest celebration, October 14th at Kathleen's. Don't know where Kathleen lives? That's right! It's in Club Runner.

BRAGS AND CONFESSIONS

Milt insisted it wasn't a brag or a confession but a note of gratitude that he celebrated turning 80.

PJ has been gone a couple of meetings and arrived home last night after two long days and 2,000 miles of driving! He visited the international house of prayer and recommends you do as well if you ever get the opportunity.

Chris let everyone know that Brian is back at Central Washington University in-person and although mask wearing and vaccination are required, the rest of the campus is open and he is excited for the fall quarter.

John S. told us he turns 39 this month and his anniversary is this weekend. Oh, and not only are his kids birthdays all around this time, his wife is pregnant again, congratulations!

PROGRAM

Alan gave an update on the bike ride. See the updated ride post for all of the details! Some key points that I want to highlight:

• The ride starts at Walla Walla Park this year; Shelter #2, the south one - go into the park and then to the right.
• Support for the ride is 7am to 3pm.
• This year's ride has seen the largest amount of donations by riders in the ride's history.
• This really shows how the riders support Rotary and our mission.
• A shout out to all of our supporters and donors.
• Confluence Health whose support goes a long way toward the Challenge Scholarship
• And the many rest who support and make the day of ride a success:
• Trek bikes whose financial and physical support through bike gear and technical expertise makes the ride go smooth.
• Ballard Ambulance provides first aid kits for the SAG wagons.
• Ridgeline Graphics for printing and signage for the SAG wagons.
• Dilly Deli provides below cost sandwiches for all of the riders.
• Financial Sponsors included:
• Century 21 Real Estate/Dan & Jackie Rector (also pit stop supporter)
• Tutor Doctor/Kathleen McNalty and Steve Wright
• Ogden, Murphy, & Wallace
• Eastman Insurance
• Cashmere Valley Bank
• Inside Design Carpet One
• Sangster Motors
• Addleman Chiropractic
• And many more, thank you all!
• After party at Rectors at 4:30pm, come join in when you can.

RAFFLE

The raffle is now up to $228! Wayne returned just in time to show everyone how to draw the silver marble out of the bag. Unfortunately, John Wayne he wasn't. Oh well, more for the rest of us next week!

CLOSING

Kathleen closed with a timely joke about a grandfather clock which meant it was time for the meeting to be over. Good luck to all with their work through this weekend and good luck to all of our riders!