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OF WENATCHEE, WA, USA

"Service Above Self"
         A Century of Service to the Wenatchee Valley and the World!       
            		  
 
     

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100 YEARS!
On February 1, 2021, Wenatchee Rotary began our second century of service to the Wenatchee Valley and the world.  More celebrations are in June and September.
NOTE - View some important historical information...
  • copy of the original club charter HERE. 
  • summary of our first year, with copies of local news stories of the first days HERE.
  • list of ALL past presidents HERE.
  • pictorial list of deceased members HERE.
  • 75th anniversary video HERE.  
  • video of Ed Cadman's year as Rotary International President HERE. 
  • Appleseed of January 14, 2021    January 28 
ROTARY CLUB OF WENATCHEE, WA  USA
A non-profit corporation as of January 11, 2018
We are Club 227 of District 5060 and proud to be the flagship club of the Wenatchee Valley since Feb. 01, 1921, home club of Dr. Ed Cadman, Rotary International President, and a leader in the creation of Rotary's PolioPlus Initiative.  Dr. Cadman was president of Wenatchee Rotary 1962-63, PDG '68-69, RIP '85-86.  See the video of Dr. Cadman's year HERE.
 Click here to see a collection of Cadman photos.
 
Wenatchee Rotary Club - Stories and Events
WRF Scholarships for 2021
SCHOLARSHIPS
 
This year, the Wenatchee Rotary Foundation (WRF) awarded 12 scholarships totaling about $19,100.  Cost for supporting 3 new ’21 scholarships plus continuing support for 9 continuing: - $14,300 for 9 continuing scholarships - 4,800 for 3 new Class of ’21 scholarships - Total = $19,100 for the 2021-22 school year
The story was featured recently in our newsletter, the APPLESEED.
          
Continuing Rotary scholarships:
      
      - Galilea Katrina Vasquez
      - Jessica Gutierrez Elias
      - Mariana Santos                           
      - Janeli Sanchez Villasenor            
      - Cesar Bedolla-Hurtado
      - Pablo Cortez
      - Jizzelle Torres Bazan
      - Gabriela Alvarado
       - Exekiel Tschritter
 
Three first time recipients for 2021:
 
Karina Yecenia Batres – WHS graduate ’21 w/3.8 GPA
Nicholas Lopez Banuelos – WHS graduate ’21 w/3.5 GPA
Dennise Aguilar Cano – WHS graduate ’21 w/4.0 GPA
 
 
Videos from recipients getting continuing support:
 
Ezekiel Tschritter          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kspPtph3rSo
Jizelle Torres Bazan     https://youtu.be/vPl2FTjZLOc
Mariana Santos             https://youtu.be/ZvbC889wMR8
Carmen on NCW Life
For World Polio Week -
Watch our own special Carmen Bossenbrock on  NCW Life TV October 22, 2019
 
ORIGINAL CLUB CHARTER
Wenatchee Rotary Club was chartered on February 1, 1921, the 815th club formed.  We are now known as club #227. Below is a copy of the original charter document.  Read about the first year, including newspaper clippings HERE.  
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Other Clubs and makeup options
There are several excellent Rotary clubs in the Wenatchee Valley.  Some were sponsored by our club and some have web sites.  All of them would welcome any Rotarian seeking to visit or to establish a makeup meeting, and would welcome a potential new member.   All Rotary clubs meet weekly.  For a list of area clubs and makeup opportunities, CLICK HERE ,  or visit another club meeting in District 5060 HERE.  
 
Our Wenatchee Rotary Club has sponsored NINE (9) other Rotary Clubs* in our District:
Wenatchee Rotary Club was chartered on February 1, 1921.
     1. March 24, 1926 we sponsored Chelan Rotary Club.
     2. March 9, 1936, the Cashmere Club.
     3. February 21, 1948, the Ephrata Club.
     4. May 7, 1948, the Okanogan-Omak Club.
     5. December 16, 1948, the Grand Coulee Club.
     6. April 29, 1955, the East Wenatchee Club.
     7. April 1, 1969, the Wenatchee North Club.
     8. June 20, 1975, the Leavenworth Club.
     9. February 17, 1986, the Wenatchee Sunrise Club.
See a recent list of all district clubs by charter date here.
Rotary Links
 
IN MEMORIAM - Recent club losses.
To see a partial list of former members and recently-deceased members, with many photos and obituaries,  CLICK HERE.
Rotary's Monthly Themes
Each month, Rotary encourages clubs to focus on these areas.
 
August - Membership and New Club Development
September - Basic Education and Literacy
October - Economic and Community Development
November - Rotary Foundation
December - Disease Prevention and Treatment
January - Vocational Service
February - Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
March - Water and Sanitation
April - Maternal and Child Health
May - Youth Service
June - Rotary Fellowships
Club Information
Welcome to Wenatchee Rotary!
Wenatchee

Service Above Self since 1921

We meet In Person & Online
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Pybus Market Events
3 N. Worthen Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
United States of America
Meetings currently are ZOOM/Hybrid, with in-person gathering at Pybus Market Event Center. COVID rules apply. Some meetings are 100% ZOOM; check newsletter for actual (linked from main menu).
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President
Kory Kalahar
Past President
Mike Kintner
President Elect
Alice Meyer
Secretary
Frank Clifton
Treasurer
Allan Galbraith
The Rotary Foundation
Dan Rodgers
President Nominee
Jill Leonard
Public Relations
Jill Leonard
Director 2022
Michelle Shermer
Director 2022
Jim Brink
Director 2023
Tom Everly
Director 2023
Matthew Michelsen
Director 2023
Muffy Rounds
Director 2021
Claudia De Robles
Director 2021
Gary Provo
Director 2022
Dante Gutierrez-Zamora
Director 2021
Andy Petro
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Jessica Kendall
    June 1
  • Dawn Davies
    June 8
  • Dick Reed
    June 20
  • Michael Noyd
    June 20
  • Marc Heminger
    June 21
Join Date:
  • Linda Parlette
    June 1, 1993
    28 years
  • Russell Speidel
    June 1, 1992
    29 years
  • Michael Noyd
    June 17, 1999
    22 years
  • Paul Pankey
    June 17, 1999
    22 years
  • Michelle Shermer
    June 23, 2016
    5 years
  • Al Bridges
    June 29, 1971
    50 years
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Jul 01, 2021
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Kristen Hosey
Jul 08, 2021
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Richard DeRock
Jul 15, 2021
District Governor's Visit
Julie McCoy
Jul 22, 2021
Chelan Rotary---Glass Repurposing Project
Kristen West
Jul 29, 2021
Only 7 Seconds
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Dr. Paul Gordon
Jun 17, 2021
Update from the Wenatchee School District
Brier Dudley
Jun 10, 2021
Saving the Free Press
Joel Norman
Jun 03, 2021
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Click here to see an extensive list of former and deceased members, updated September 3, 2017.
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