This week we will hear from our amazing District Governor for 2023-24. It is a great opportunity to invite guests to learn about Rotary's vision. She is always informative, as well as entertaining!
Marjolein (pronounced mar-o-lane)joined Rotary in 2001 and was president of Westbank Rotary Club, District 5060 (2009-10). She joined Kelowna Sunrise in 2017.
Born in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, Marjolein immigrated to Canada with her parents and three older brothers as a young toddler. Landing in Montreal, the family loaded into a motorhome and traveled across the country before settling in Maple Ridge, British Columbia…what better way to see the country?! She graduated from Pitt Meadows Secondary near the top of her class and then immediately pursued a degree at Simon Fraser University. But her life path quickly changed when she met a boy (who later became her husband)!
In 1998, Sean and Marjolein relocated to the Okanagan Valley and became franchisees for Little Caesars Pizza.
Susan was introduced by her long-time friend Allan Galbraith, who related some interesting anecdotes about their times together.
Susan serves as CDLT Development Director. With her colleague CJ O’Reilly, she provided the CDLT’s mission and work and highlighted a few upcoming fall events open to everyone in our community.
She explained the need for the 8-year partnership between CDLT, our Club, and the WHS Interact Club to address the destruction of the critical habitat for wintering mule deer by the 2012 and 2015 wildfires in the north Wenatchee Foothills. These large back-to-back wildfires destroyed the native shrubs that wintering mule deer need for food and cover. These flowering shrubs also support many pollinating insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Because these shrubs do not resprout after fire, the partners planted nursery-grown native shrubs and augmented these plantings annually on the Veteran’s Day school holiday. Pictures showed that this project, through laboring with shovels and wheelbarrows, has given students hands-on connections to our shared landscape and to each other, and that mentoring by Rotarians has been a key element to the success of this partnership. Susan will conclude with a newly released map of how local deer depend on the Wenatchee Foothills.
On Nov. 10, 2023, we’ll be planting nursery-grown native grasses at the Kenzie’s Landing Trailhead- join us! Here are some other events:
Rotarian guest Sheila Hosner used her PowerPoint to report on an international project of her club, (Seattle U District Rotary), a major upgrade to a health clinic in Uganda.
It is another example of the amazing things Rotarians do. Sheila is International Service Chair of her club, and collaborated with our counterpart Carin Smith at the meeting.
Jill Leonard-
Selected as District Governor Designate
Official Announcement from Past District Governor Karl Ruether.
It is my great pleasure, as Chair of the DG Nominating Committee, to announce that we have selected the District Governor Designate for this year- Jill Leonard of the Wenatchee Rotary Club. Following a mandatory 15-day challenge period, Jill will join the Governor team and be our Governor in 2026-2027.
In anticipation of a favorable outcome, we will set up a Zoom chat following the challenge period for Rotarians in District 5060 to meet and welcome Jill.
TRF Chair, Frank Clifton, Presented a PHF+2 recognition to Katrina Bohart. who took advantage of incentive points to leverage her recent donation to The Rotary Foundation. All members are encouraged to do the same by applying our current incentive plan.
Members are encouraged to donate a minimum of $25. This will give our club the EREY designation. Hand a check to Frank or Donate Today.
On Friday, October 13, 2023, Mayor Frank Kuntz addressed an informal recognition ceremony to thank the individuals, businesses, and other organizations that helped create Wenatchee Rotary Park over the last 21 years, including the original planning for the Park. Recognition and appreciation were expressed by recent donors to the Peace Plaza and Pickleball Courts. View photos here.
Sponsors are needed to help with the success of the 2nd annual Toast & Roast with Special Guest, Frank Kuntz.
The event will include a "Raise the Paddle" for SAGE Advocacy Center and the new proceeds will benefit our own Wenatchee Rotary Foundation and Community Outreach grants. This is a fun event to introduce your network to the vision of Rotary.
Elizabeth Jackson, Cascadia CD, will facilitate a forum for participants to ask questions about native gardening, review the benefits of native plant landscaping, share tips to manage/start a successful garden, troubleshoot with local gardeners, and connect with other native plant enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us on Saturday, October 21st from 10 am - noon. Meet at the Saddle Rock Gateway Trailhead Pavilion, 1155 Circle St., Wenatchee, WA 98801. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. The trailhead has bathroom facilities, parking, and a covered shelter. If the weather is extreme, then we will instead meet at Cascadia CD's office, 1350 McKittrick St., Wenatchee, WA.
Oktoberfest at the Myers
Thursday, October 26, 5:30 PM.
Grab your favorite beverage, and side dish. Come enjoy some fellowship at Don and Heidi Myers' house. Dress warm and be prepared to have a wonderful time. This is open to all Rotarians and partners.
Got questions? Reach out to Don Myers at donmyers57@gmail.com
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Service Opportunities
Pennies for Polio
Saturdays in October- Sign up today
The Rotary Clubs of the Wenatchee Valley will be at the Farmer's Market on Saturdays in October collecting money for Polio. This is a perfect opportunity to educate and collect money for Polio.
Grab a fellow Rotarian and sign up together. You can pair and share while helping to eradicate Polio.
HELP IS NEEDED! The Community Outreach Committee granted funds for a floating dock for Camp Zanika. The project was postponed due to COVID, but it is time to construct and assemble. All materials have been gathered.
Plus some general camp cleanup is planned if time permits.
To help, contact Thomas, Heavan, or Gary.
Pollinator Garden #2 Work Party
The new garden will be in Olds Town closer to the Highway junction. Confluence Club is leading this effort, and we will pool our lessons learned from the first (smaller) garden.
Volunteers are needed to help with plants on October 28.
"As a former beekeeper, I believe the site is entomologically very good, with access to clean, reliable water (Wenatchee & Columbia Rivers) 24/7/365. Even better that there are no close-by orchards (with Insecticides)." - Wenatchee Rotary Member, Lee Alley
Bring work gloves, knee pads, and a hat. This is a high-viz area, so please wear a 'Rotarians At Work' T-shirt if you have one.
Carin Smith is compiling service project photos to document the history of our club and our impact on service to the community. Please contact Carin if you have digital photos of our club working on any projects prior to 2020.
Friday November 10 - Annual Veteran’s Day Project with WHS Interact Club 9-11:30 am at Kenzie’s Landing Trailhead. Plant 300 Nursery-grown Native grasses within Trailhead as described by Susan Ballinger last week
GREETER SCHEDULE
19-Oct-23
Pybus
Robert
Doug
Brian
26-Oct-23
Mickey
Campbell
Alley, L
2-Nov-23
Petro
Collum
Alley, R
9-Nov-23
Clifton
Conner, PP
Berg
Greeter Coordinator Needed! Approximately 1-2 hours a week. Main duty is to email members. Contact secretary Frank at 919-922-6261.
Greeters are selected by combining one from each of 3 groups:
board members (club or Foundation), seasoned members, and newer members.
Lunch is no longer offered. You are welcome to bring in lunches from one of the restaurants in Pybus.
Board meetings are 3rd Thursday, 4:00 PM. Open to the public.
Join meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/484306077
Work Party at Camp Zanika
Carin Smith is compiling service project photos to document the history of our club and our impact on service to the community. Please contact Carin if you have digital photos of our club working on any projects prior to 2020.
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