Program

"If you invest in girls, you invest in generations..."  Founded in 2011 by Ryan, his wife and  a few other Peace Corp teachers, the purpose of the Non-Profit Napali Youth Development Program (NYDP) is empowering girls through education. The main school is found in the town of Tadi, Chitwan in the low lands of Nepal. It is primarily a Hindu region with only 9 % of the population being Buddhist. The society operates within a caste system making it nearly impossible for some, especially females, to progress professionally without education. The culture favors education for males. Education is expensive and prohibitive without assistance.  A higher secondary education (grades 11-12), after passing a test for progression, will cost $200 per year for a total of $400. A college degree will cost $900 and a Masters Degree (2 yrs. at $400 per yr) will cost $800. Scholarship applicants are required to have family support and adhere to attendance and grades policies, etc. This organization is a organized under the Washington State 501 (c) Non-Profit laws. You can also select them for a portion of your Amazon purchase sales at Amazon Smile

Announcements

You all should have gotten your last quarter's invoice.  If you don't see it, check your spam or junk mail folder.  You can pay online or bring in a check and give ti to Lisa Tidd (treasurer).  We appreciate everyone being prompt with their payment.

Membership contest continues.  So far 4 teams are on the board.  Two teams have 4 points and 2 teams have 2 points.  Sun Mountain is calling.

Bowling with the Challenge Scholars

Lots of fun at the bowling alley with our challenge scholars, two exchange students Mateo and Henning from Germany), and lots of family members.  Thanks to Joan Wright for organizing the party.

Special Guest Clyde Pangborn

Salina Danko, Education and Volunteer Coordinator for the Wenatchee Valley Museum introduced "Clyde Pangborn."

Clyde was channeled by Jake Lodato, Public Relations Officer for the Spirit of Wenatchee, and local Clyde Pangborn aficionado.

Clyde (aka Jake) provided a history of his life including his birth in the Brewster area and upbringing in Idaho, his acquisition of a plane from the US Army after WW1, and his relentless effort to fly nonstop across the Pacific Ocean.

You can learn more about Clyde and other important people of our past on Saturday, February 27 during the Museum's living history program.  The other figures from the past joining Clyde Pangborn on Feb 27th will be Susie Vickrey, Ludwig Solberg, Gordon Stuart, and Ida Burts.    

January 19th Announcements, Brags & Confessions

Civil Rights Award.  Our own Joan Wright has won the City of Wenatchee's Diversity Advisory Committee for its  Civil Rights and Social Justice Award for an individual.  Read more here:
https://www.wenatcheewa.gov/index.aspx?page=36&recordid=3421

 Guests Galore!  We are fortunate to have many guests attending our meetings.  Take a look at the full list on our side bar notes.

Norm brought Dick Baker of Columbia Crest RiverVue Suite, a 1000 square foot luxury rental accommodation.

Jim hosted Lisa Humphrey from Columbia Valley Community Health.  CVCH is a generous sponsor of our Apple Century Bike Ride to support scholarships for local high school students at risk of dropping out.

Spares and Strikes. Don't forget our bowling event next Sunday, January 24 from 2 -3.  Arrive at 1:30 to get shoes and food orders.  Contact Joan Wright if you have questions.



Senior Dinner Plans.  Our target audience is not high school

seniors but the elderly in our community.  Jill Courtney is working on our senior dinner.  The convention center is not an option but St. Joseph's Catholic Church is a possibility.  Thank you Taro for letting Jill use your name and good standing in her outreach to them.

Brags & Confessions

• Jim Huffman congratulated Club members Alan Walker and Lisa Parks on landing us a spot as one of 15 semifinalists in America's Best Communities contest.  
• Jim Adamson celebrated his mom's 90th birthday.  (Great pictures on Facebook!)
• Earl Crowe celebrated, and paid for, his 44th birthday.  Congratulations
• Speaking of Earl... He has delivered three Bike Ride sponsors: Telford Chapel of the Valley, Wards Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth, and Laura Mounter Real Estate.  Thanks Earl!

Home Builders Show Sign-Ups

We are having a display at the Home Builder's Show January 29-31.  We will have signage, brochures, and will answer questions about Rotary and our club's activities.  This is a great public image opportunity.  Below are those who have signed up so far, and the slots needing to be filled.  It would be nice to have two people per shift.  Contact Patty Rush to sign up.

Friday
2:00 - 4:30   Leslie T.
4:30 - 7:30   Kathleen M.

Saturday
10:00 - 12:30   Jill C.
12:30 - 3:00     Matt M.
3:00 - 5:00      
5:00 - 7:00

Sunday
10:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 2:00
2:00 - 4:00

Mark Miller & Jennifer Bushong -- Town Toyota Center

Mark Miller, General Manager, and  Jennifer Bushong, Vice President of Marketing, Town Toyota Center joined us for breakfast.  Town Toyota Center has turned a corner in its development.  Controversies around funding are largely behind them and they are focused on marketing events to generate revenue while enriching the community.  Business such as Cordell, Neher & Co are stepping up to sponsor events that attract audiences the businesses hope to serve.

The main focus of Town Toyota Center is fun, followed closely by safety and cleanliness.  Recent fun has included Cheryl Crowe, great hockey with the Wenatchee Wild and its competitors in the British Columbia Hockey League, and the holiday ice show, Santa's Sleigh Ride.  Future fun is Stomp on February 1 (sponsored by Club member Kris Loomis and Cordell, Neher & Co),Winter Ice Gala with the Ice Theater of New York performing, the Northwest Mariachi Festival on March 18 and Hell on Hooves Rodeo on May 13 and 14.