Rachel Evey will give us an update on what is happening at the WVC Foundation. This will be your chance to meet the newest WVC President, Dr Faimous Harrison, who took office as the thirteenth president of Wenatchee Valley College Jan. 3, 2023. He brings 32 years of experience in higher education to WVC.
Come hear the exciting things that are happening at the college.
MEETING INFORMATION. This week - Pybus Event Center
IMPORTANT - To help make purchasing lunches easier, we will have a cashier each week. Lunches are $12 per person. You can purchase by cash, check or Venmo. We have 25 lunches available for purchase.
Cashier Alice
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GREETERS THIS WEEK - Andy Petro, Rich Peters, Kathy Gut
CASHIER - PP Alice Meyer
Greeters are selected so as to combine one from each of 3 groups:
board (club or Foundation), seasoned members, new members.
Gary Ivory, General Manager, introduced by Britt Dudek
Douglas PUD 0perates the Wells Hydroelectric dam near Pateros and has always been an innovator in the utility industry. Why hydrogen?
As the state looks toward low and zero emission technologies, our customer-owners want their local PUD to be prepared for the future. The 5MW pilot project will provide flexibility to Douglas PUD operations at their Wells Hydroelectric Project. This project has been in the works for several years with the first hurdle cleared with the passage of SB 5588 in 2019 authorizing PUD’s to produce and sell renewable hydrogen (sponsored by Senator Hawkins and a $250,000 planning grant sponsored by Representative Steele).
Hydrogen is created by a process that separates the hydrogen and oxygen molecules in water through electrolysis, using a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), converting electrons into molecules. The gas is then compressed to about 500 atmospheres (about 7,000 psi). The process is energy intensive with about 80% of the input costs being electricity. This helps balance the power load on generators, by using excess power when available. Because renewable energy is used, "Green hydrogen" is generated.
Construction has begun, with production of renewable hydrogen starting late 2024. Douglas PUD is the only US utility doing this and it has generated much national attention. For more information, watch the ZOOM video recording, and the videos shown the PUD website here - Hydrogen Project.
MEETINGS
Noon PT, Thursdays at Pybus Event Center, #3 N. Worthen Avenue, Wenatchee, WA USA 98801 (unless noted otherwise)
Lunch is available for $12.
Join us in-person or on ZOOM. Or dial 253-215-8782;
Gary Ivory has an Accounting Degree and an MBA from WSU. Continued on Previous Appleseed . Some of Gary's images:
This week's News and Announcements.
IMAGINE ROTARY MOMENTS.As Rotarians, we don’t strive to make an impact for the accolades. But sometimes it is just nice to have someone say Thank you! Thank you to everyone who plays a part in making an impact. You might consider it a small act, but together we make a tidal wave of difference. I am so proud to be a Rotarian and so proud to be one with all of you! This video says it well.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW. Susan Albert recognized past-member Norma Gallegos as a new Paul Harris Fellow, describing Norma as the 'embodiment of giving to the community'. Norma serves as program director for Hand in Hand Immigration Services, which offers citizenship and civic education classes.
Norma recently received the Cornerstone Award with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. She was one of 5 nominees for the Wenatchee Valley Uplift Award with the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.
She was a member of this club from 2010 through 2017.
The Wenatchee World has written many stories about Norma and/or her work - here is one.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
March 16-
Bring your spouse/partner/guest to the Rotary meeting. Everyone is encouraged to wear green. What a wonderful opportunity to share Rotary with our loved ones and colleagues.
FUND-RAISING/SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES.
March 17-19 -Time is running out! We need you this weekend!
We will be running the Grill Zone concessions at the Town Toyota Center (TTC) on March 17-19. This is the perfect way to share the fun of Rotary, hang out with some cool people, and make some money for the club. A portion of the proceeds of the concessions will come directly back to the club. These funds are part of the Community Outreach budget. This committee provides grants to organizations in our community. The application date opens in spring! We need 5 people each date.
March 17-18 are Wenatchee Wild Hockey games, and March 19 is the Bighorn Basketball game.
It is recommended you acquire a Food Handler permit, and MAST (Mandatory Alcohol Server Training) permit. Once completed, please bring a copy for Confluence Rotary President, Wendy Dalpez the day of your shift.
The Environmental Committee from the Rotary Clubs of the Wenatchee Valley are calling for volunteers to assist with several events in April. Earth Fair (4/22) and Apple Blossom Youth Day (4/30). No special knowledge is required. These events will focus on how and what to recycle. We need volunteers to "man-the-bins" effort. To sign up please contact Natalie Williams or sign up below.
Here are links to sign up to help staff the Rotary Booth.
GLASS RECYCLING. Save your wine bottles and other glass. One of our members is planning a trip to the Chelan Rotary Recycle Center in the next few weeks. More later.
NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL. Becky Berg has been approved by the Board for membership. She is transferring from Marysville noon Rotary. She is Superintendent of Eastmont Schools and will become a member after two listings in the Appleseed, if no objections are filed. Provide feedback here.
F.I.N.E.S - PP Pete Van Well bragged on his daughter Grace at Special Olympics last week, not just for lighting the torch, but winning 2 gold medals, and one silver (Figure skating, speed skating).
Marsha Henkle bragged on WSU women's basketball winning the PAC 12 title for the first time, by stunning UCLA. VIDEO
PP Allan Galbraith bragged on his daughter, a newly hired dietician instructor at WSU at age 32, has won the "Clinical Dietician of the Year" award (even though a Vandal at heart).
Guest Heaven Henderson, Director of Camp Zanika, gave a report and sold candy to raise funds for summer camp scholarships.
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Since the 1940s, welcome signs at the north end of the city have signified this area as the world’s apple capital. Wenatchee's "Apple Capital of the World" sign is illuminated for the first time on Sept. 16, 1959. The neon sign, located near the Columbia River Bridge, was presented to the city by the Wenatchee Board of Realtors. In 1963, the Wenatchee Rotary raised $200 for the illuminated sign. The current sign, erected in 1980 by Terry Signs, was removed in the fall of 2006 because it was in disrepair. The city solicited replacement sign proposals, and invited citizens of Wenatchee to participate and vote on the design of the new Apple Capital of the World sign. Alcoa generously donated $30,000 to manufacture a new sign. In 2007, Mayor Dennis Johnson and the Wenatchee City Council selected Graybeal Signs to create the new signage that continues to welcome travelers to the city that well deserves the distinction of being the “Apple Capital of the World”.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK.
“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
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IMAGINE ROTARY MOMENTS.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW. Susan Albert recognized past-member Norma Gallegos as a new Paul Harris Fellow, describing Norma as the 'embodiment of giving to the community'. Norma serves as program director for 
QUOTE OF THE WEEK.