Classification Talk Stacy Speer

Erin Cass introduces Stacy Speer for her classification talk

Stacy grew up in the small town of Joshua, Texas on a 40 acre spread with her sister, who is 6 years older, and her parents.  There were very few girls her age and her sister was older so Stacy played with boys or by herself.   She was (is?) a self professed tomboy who played tackle football, even when she was a team of one.  Church and school were big parts of her life in Joshua.   Her church was like a family and she feels the same way about her new Rotary club family.

In 1992, when she was going into 7th grade, Stacy's family moved to Washington.  It was an eye opener for her to be in a larger school with people who had different cultural experiences.  She sat alone at lunch everyday for year!

Of course, she did make friends but she never loved this part of Washington.  (Stacy did not disclose the name of the town but it certainly sounded like it was on the western side of Washington State.)

In 2003 she moved to Wenatchee to attend WVC and study nursing.  She was enormously supported by WVC teachers and was an honor student.  She had married and with only 19 weeks left in her nursing program her daughter was born.   Stacy chose to leave the nursing program to spend more time with her daughter.

Stacy loves volunteering with the elderly and attributes this to her wonderful grandmother.  She volunteers at Colonial Vista where we can be sure she is a great favorite.   Stacy currently works for Express Employment Professionals in sales.

Stacy plans to spend 12 years in Wenatchee then head back to Texas to find a cowboy!

June 16, 2015 Announcements

StoveTeam International

Earl Tilly was a guest at our June 16th meeting.  He talked about StoveTeam International and the positive impact the small portable stoves can have on the health of women and on economic development in less developed countries.  The stoves, pictured on the left side of the photo, use 60% less fuel and produce 90% less airborne particulates.  Earl is working with several Rotary clubs to build a small factory in Nicaragua to build these clean-burning stoves.

Bike Ride Update
Matt reported that 690 riders signed up.  He expects we will net about $30,000 to support the scholarship program.

We have extra t-shirts for sale for $15.  Check with Matt or anyone from the Bike committee.

We had leftover gatorade which was sold to several Rotarians at the meeting including Tom Utigard, pictured at right.

We received a $90 donation from Lorraine Church, the widow of Sunrise Rotarian Bob Church, in honor of what would have been Bob's 90th birthday.  Thanks Lorraine!

Rotary Fellowships
Jim Adamson handed out a list of Rotary Fellowships.  These groups of Rotarians, Rotarians' spouses, and Rotaractors who share a common interest, wish to further their vocational development, or would like to make new friends.  See more details on page 51 of the June 2015 Rotarian Magazine.

Award Winners
Lisa Tidd was honored by Carol Adamson at our changeover dinner this week with the Mark Anderson Presidential Service Award.  PJ Jones was named Rotarian of the Month.  Congratulation PJ and Lisa.

Norm Sturm was happy to travel to our meeting on his Honda Windjammer.  Very cool!

Year-end Movie available

For those who missed the changeover dinner, the year in review movie can be seen at http://youtu.be/x7nUxzLbXlg. Check it out.

Golf Winners

The Wenatchee Sunrise team of Craig Robertson, Erik Holmberg, Norm Sturm, and Jim Adamson was the big winners in the All-Service Club Golf Tourney on Thursday.  Their low net and low gross score of 60 earned them a $300 prize, and a traveling banner to display at club meetings until next year's tourney.  Teams from other Rotary clubs, Lions Clubs, and the Exchange Club participated.

Presidential Changeover Dinner

About 60 folks showed up at the Wenatchee Golf & Country Club to "roast" President Carol, install Wayne Massing as next year's president, and to celebrate what our club has accomplished this year. The salmon and prime rib dinner buffet was great, and the fellowship even better.  Carol thanked the club and the Board, and reviewed what we have done this year with posters and slide show.  PJ Jones was honored as the June Rotarian of the Month for his above-and-beyond work on the bike ride.  Lisa Tidd was honored with the Mark Anderson Outstanding Service Award for her dedication in stepping into the treasurer's role this year.

Bike Ride a Success

Nearly 700 riders registered for the Century Ride June 6, and most of them braved the extreme heat to support our ride.  Many great comments again about the support, food, and organization of the ride.  Way to go bike ride committee!  The committee spent a lot of extra time and sweat this year around the chip seal project, but it all worked out, and riders had no problem with the road surface. PJ Jones spent many hours sweeping the bridge at Plain, and doing all the signage.  The big change the riders liked best - BACON.  Maybe we just need to put a picture of bacon on next year's fliers to attract a few hundred more riders?  Thanks to all our members who put in a hard weekend's work to make this another successful event.

May 26 Announcements

Our club voted to sponsor a new Rotaract Club at WVC.  We will help with the RI charter paperwork, and with the organizational meeting to get them started.  Cost to our club is about $350 for charter fee and banner. The proposed club already has a slate of officers, a constitution and bylaws, a faculty adviser.

Beer and Brats social at Kathleen McNalty's home has been moved to June 26.  Bring side dishes (salad or dessert).

Rotary District Conference, Kelowna, BC June 18-21
Paul Mulvihill spread the word about the annual district conference.  We have six Club members attending and room for many more!  The Sunrise Rotary Club will reimburse your conference fee.  Visit conference2015.rotary5060.com for more information.

Garden Help Needed!
The weeds and vegetables are growing so well that Wayne needs help with weeding.  Hours are flexible.  Just show up and weed or let Wayne know when you are available.

Horse Racing Anyone?
Joan Wright's husband, Tom, owns part of a horse that races at Emerald Downs near Tacoma.  Joan is organizing a group of Sunrise Rotary Club members to spend a day at the races on August 15th.  Cost will be about $25 for entry and food (not including your betting money!).  There will be a tour and instructions on wagering.  Let Joan know if you are interested.