July 2 Meeting Notes

The meeting started with a full breakfast buffet, followed by Past-President Alan Walker welcoming members and guests, flag salute and invocation.

Announcements

Next Board meeting is at 7:00 am, July 11 at Cashmere Valley Bank on Maple Street.

Next Social is at 5:00, July 11 at EPOCH (16 S. Wenatchee Ave).  This is a change for our usual 2nd Tuesday of the month social.

Dave Tosch, Director of the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center, was here to day to thank our club for the $4000 donation to the WVSAC from part of our Road Apple Roulette fundraiser.

Photo is Wayne M presenting the check to David at a WVSAC lunch a few weeks ago.

Brags & Confessions

• Kelly spent time with the grandkids.
• Carol paid for Chris McDarment's hospitality in giving her and Jim a tour of the new PUD facility, and for how smart Chris is.
• Jim bragged about placing 4th in a golf fundraiser for the Cascade Medical Foundation, and placing 4th in a pickleball tournament for a Cashmere Rotary Club fundraiser.
• Laerke said she is back with her first host family until she leaves for Denmark July 10.
• Mark is still working the 3-D printer class, and will be presenting at a STEM conference.  He is going to Waterville this weekend to enjoys the festivities.
• Rebecca bragged about her daughter getting her first job after HS graduation.  She is working at a Microsoft plant scanning badges, and has already been promoted to sight lead.
• Alan bragged about his staff navigating through 17 grants in June.

Presidential Changeover

Craig shared the highlights of the 2023-24 year.  Included were the following:

• The club is filled with talented members;
• Youth Exchange was active with a student in and out - thanks to Laerke and Joel & Julie Bankin;
• Successful Challenge Scholar program - thanks to co-chair David Barshes and mentors;
• Road Apple Roulette fundraiser was a success with almost 5000 tickets sold and great sponsors - thanks to Wayne Massing, Wayne Steel, and Kathleen McNalty;
• we had great programs all year.

Craig recognized his officers and directors - Earl (treasurer), Alan (secretary), Rebecca (pres-elect), Allie, Kelly, Mark and Jim.  He gave each person a thank-you gift.

Craig then presented the Markee Award (named in honor of late member and past-president Mark Anderson) to Wayne Steel for his service and dedication to our club this past year.  Wayne got involved in about everything we did in some way.

Craig swore in Rebecca Lyons as our new president for 2024-25, and passed the gavel to her.

Rebecca presented hr officers and board - Earl, Alan, Craig (past-pres), Allie (pres-elect), Wayne Steele, Kelly, Mark, and Faviola Barbosa (filling a one year term to replace Allie who is the new PE).  She gave each person a pin representing their role (officer or director).

Rebecca will be emphasizing the goal of service and fellowship, and wants us to get a multi-year strategic plan in place.  She explained her role this year is to steer and encourage our club to reach our goals.  She introduced the Rotary International theme "The Magic of Rotary", and the RI President, Stephanie Urchick.

Rebecca presented Craig with the Past-president pin and plaque, and the RI banner from his year.

Craig was also presented with a "candy bar" thank you card from the club.

To end the changeover, the POOPs (Past Order of Old Presidents) got together to vote on letting Craig remain a POOP (he had already served as president years ago).  They voted yes.