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       September 26,  2019         
                  Volume LXIX - No 12                 
September is Rotary's Basic Education/Literacy Month
Thanks to Ken Kohnhorst for the updated banner.
Makeup opportunities at area clubs.  (Area 8)
- CONTENTS -
  • ROTARY AMBASSADORS & MENU   
  • RECENT SAD LOSSES
  • UPCOMING PROGRAMS
  • SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
  • WEEK IN REVIEW
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS/NEWS
  • CENTENNIAL AWARENESS #34 
  • KAREN RUSSELL UPDATE 
  • ALL SITE SPONSORS
  • EVENTS CALENDAR
  • UPCOMING SPEAKERS
  • POLIO-PLUS DONATIONS
  • CLUB ORGANIZATION
  • OUR RYE STUDENTS
  • WEBSITE WANT-ADS
ROTARY AMBASSADORS THIS WEEK SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
Please try to arrive by 11:30 AM. 
All members are always welcome to greet.
If unable to attend, please greet at your next meeting.
 
 
   
  
  Laurel Pete Gene Tom
Date Future Weeks Looking Ahead
10/03 Ballard Barrett Bishop Bossenbrock
10/10 Bridges Brink Button Campbell
We remain committed to the principles
that we feel are best summarized as
"the little Bank with the
big circle of friends"   
(509) 662-1644
Menu and meeting room :   Columbia River Room.       TBD
NOTE:  HYPERLINKS HEREIN MAY NOT FUNCTION IN ALL BROWSERS.
RECENT SAD LOSSES
 
 It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of former Rotarians and a spouse.  
Rocky Skalisky.   Rocky and spouse, Katrina Borth,  were active members of our Rotary club for several years. Rocky always had a smile on his face and a warm story to tell. He will be missed.  He passed away on Saturday.
 
Gerald (Jerry) Copp.  Jerry joined the club in September of 1991, and became an honorary member in January 2018 due to failing health.....
A memorial service was held on Saturday.
 
 
Gary Mertes died on 9/18 as reported by Bud Truswell, who was a business partner. Gary joined 4/01/70, left on 12/31/03, and served many years as treasurer.
 
Karen Russell passed away 9/21.  She was wife of PP Jim Russell.  See more below with a link to her Caring Bridge site.
 
 Go here for a list of other deceased members, with many obituaries.  
 
Thanks to John McDarment for photos.
 
 
     UPCOMING PROGRAMS     
    SEPTEMBER 26 - LEUTENANT GOVERNOR CYRUS HABIB    
 
   
 
 Mr. Habib will give an update on current government affairs.  Rotary is non-partisan.
 
 
 
 
 
    OCTOBER 03 - TBA    
 
 
    WEEK IN REVIEW SEPTEMBER 19   
     WENATCHEE ROTARY FOUNDATION (WRF)    
with Tom Ross and others
 
The meeting was opened by Past President Judy Conner, who gave or allowed the announcements below, then introduced Tom Ross, WRF VP.    Tom explained the purpose, and operation of the Wenatchee Rotary Foundation (WRF) whose mission is to improve educational opportunities for citizens living in the greater Wenatchee area.   Funding is through immediate and deferred giving from current and past club members.  Each club member in good standing id also a member of WRF. 
 Officers:   President, Jay Smith;  VP, Tom Ross, Treasurer, Tyler Mickey;  Secretary, Bill Monnette.  Committee Chairs :
   Scholarship - Joe St. Jean;    Fundraising - Susan Albert;     Events - Jill Leonard.
Board Members:   Paul Pankey, Alice Meyer.  Pres. Elect (ex officio)  TRF Chair: Dan Rodgers
 
Paul Scea was a generous member of this club, and the WRF was named for him as explained by Ford Barrett, especially estate planning.  The Paul Scea Award is presented to those donating $500 to the fund.  Susan Albert named the new Paul Scea Fellows:  Members Jill Leonard, Mark McCants, Bob Rowe, Laurel Turner (& Rory), Gary Provo, Bryan Campbell, and Alice Meyer; also non-members Mabel & Patrick Bodell, Mall Boyd, Kristin Ferrera, Nancy Walker Penrose, Jorge and Maria Rojas Villamil, and Dennis and Sharon Johnson. Those present are pictured below.
Multiple Paul Scea Fellows were:  Bart and Sheila Clennon, Kory Kalahar, Jim McDonald, Sue Rose, Jay Smith, Joe St. Jean, Marcia Henkle, Carmen Bossenbrock, David Gellatly, Mike Kintner, Tyler Mickey, Susan Albert, Don & Heidi Myers, Paul Pankey, Scott Ballard, Bill Murray, Beth & Dennis Dobbs, Alicia Nakata, Terry Stuller, Nathan Bishop, Tom Ross, and Gil Sparks.  
Auction Kickoff.   Co-Chair Bill Murray squeezed his 10-minute talk down to 1 minute.   Historically, 33% of members do the bulk of the work; 33% do something; and 33% were unable to contribute to our fundraisers. I am asking more of you this year: I am asking 50% of you to be significantly involved and the remaining 50% to do something. I want 100% participation at your best effort for you at his time! We still need dozens of Rotarians to say yes for committee work and every Rotarian to donate treasure, time, or auction items this year. I am starting out the 2020 Campaign with a donation of $1,000. I am asking each one of you to help our club reach the goal of $120,000. Today is the beginning of our 2020 Auction, AND it is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. So, when Barbara Walters (co-chair) or I, or another Auction Committee member calls and asks for your help, please respond "Arrg…Aye Cap’n!",  and let’s have fun and generate lots of money for our community. More information every week in our newsletter and at every meeting. Thank you in advance for your efforts!
 
 
 
Thanks to Ashley Gillum for most recent meeting photos.
   ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS  
See previous editions for other important notes
  • Mystery Rotarian.  Thus far, the M/Rs have been Pres. Mike, Heidi Myers, Judy Conner, Andy Petro, Charlie Miracle, Bryan Campbell, Jessi Mendoza, Claudia DeRobles, Russ Speidel.  This week it was Dan Rodgers.  Latest Big Juicy clue for this week:  "Our Mystery Rotarian is currently Secretary for Wenatchee Rotary Foundation").  Get more clues on the meeting PowerPoint.
  • RLI.  Guest AG Karl Ruether announced Rotary Leadership Instititute in Yakima was rescheduled until November 2,3 with a price reduction to $85.  We have scholarships.
  • PP Pete Van Well (now district Polio chair) announced big plans for World Polio Day, October 24.  More about that very busy day will be given soon.  
  • Fellowship Events.  Rose' at the Roses' tonight.  Next ....
    1. October 10.   October Fest at the home of Don & Heidi Myers
    2. November 01.  Dia de los Muertos, partnering with The WV Museum & Cultural Center, and Norma Gallegos.  This is a celebration of life and death, honoring many who have left us, and it will be fun and colorful with music and good food.
  • Next week.  Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib.
  • HANWASH.  Internation Service Chair Carin Smith reported on nearing the initial goal of $15K, with one business sponsor, and challenged other businesses to step up.
  • Second Harvest.  Joe St. Jean reported on the event yesterday.  See "Just so Ya' Know below.
  • WHS Mentor Program.  Don Myers promoted this again as last year.
  • Interact.  Mike encouraged members to donate food items as the students collect food for the Panther Pantry.
  • RYE student Beatrice needs to get to know our Rotarians and all things American. Please invite her to go hiking, skiing, to a football or hockey game, or a stage production play or symphony.
  • PP Pete will be meeting members on each first Thursday at the bottom of the stairs collecting monthly for the RI Foundation and Wenatchee Rotary Foundation. Suggested annual donation $100 for RI and $50 for WRF. If you wish to pay monthly, $10 for RI and $5 for WRF.   Pete also will again lead the way collecting donations for PolioPlus on World Polio Day October 24. Pete also serves as the district Polio Chair.
  • TRIVIA.  Mike's useless trivia for the week:  Riding a rollercoaster may assist in passing a kidney stone.
  • Baby Sagan.  This was his first Rotary meeting as guest of his adopted mom, Lorien Clemens.
 
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR (w/links) SITE SPONSORS
 
 
Sept. 30, 5:30 - 7 PM
Women in Rotary
Horan Estates
 
October 2, 6 to 8:30 PM
Taste of Pybus
 
FELLOWSHIP EVENTS
Oct 10 - At the Myers'
Nov 01 - Dia de los Muertos 
at the Museum
 
October 24
(Bucket collections at KPQ)
 
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January 25, 2020
Building Communities Auction
 
April 23 - 26, 2020
District Conference in Kelowna
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January 16, 2021
Centennial Gala
 
We appreciate all of our sponsoring merchants & businesses.
For complete details, see our web site.
  • Alpine Aire H&C
  • CARPET ONE/Inside Design
  • Cashmere Valley Bank
  • CliftonLarsonAllen, CPA
  •  
  • Colonial Vista, assisted living
  • Confluence Health
  • Eagle Transfer
  • Edward Jones Investing
  •  
  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Health Alliance NW
  • JetPro Carwash
  • Lifeline Ambulance
  • MOSSADAMS, CPA
  •  
  • Noyd & Noyd
  • Pet Hub, Inc.
  • The Paradise Restaurant
  •  
  • The Thai Restaurant
  • WV Humane Society
 
CENTENNIAL AWARENESS SERIES
#34 - OUR PAST PRESIDENTS - #34
View a list of ALL past presidents here.
 
1954 - 55 
Len B. Wooten  
READ MORE  - PART 1 PART 2
View a list of ALL past presidents here.
 
Join Kory Kalahar & John McDarment on the Centennial Committee . Help plan the January 16, 2021 Gala.
 
 
 
 
 
    Just so ‘ya know…#21 - Community Outreach    
 
Our Rotary support of the 2nd Harvest Food Distribution this year has been wonderful.  This past Wednesday nine  of your fellow Rotarians helped hand
out over 10,000 pounds of food to over 300 local families.  These households add up to approximately 1,014 people who were aided in their basis needs.
Joining other area Rotarians and Trivent, a local Lutheran group, were the following Wenatchee Rotarians:  Gene Anderson, Chuck Jinneman, Terry Stuller, Dick Reed, Alice Meyer, Bryan Campbell, Carin Smith, Gary Provo, and Joe St.Jean.
 
As we think of what good we can do with our Auction 2020 funds, remember how important our community outreach support has been for the 2nd Harvest Food Distribution Program.  Whenever Rotarians can support both financially and physically to worthwhile programs, it is a “win – win” for all of us.
Yours in Rotary,
Joe St.Jean
 
 
 

REPEATING BIG NEWS! 

An incredibly generous grant of $26,000 is being made to the Wenatchee Rotary Club specifically for the Polio Plus campaign.  The benefactors, who are beloved members of our Rotary family, have requested that these funds be leveraged by all clubs in District 5060 to spur individual Rotarians to consider their individual contributions for this worthy cause.  To the benefactors we say- “Well Done- And Thank You!”.  For our club members, please consider your individual contributions to RI. It would be great to honor this generous gift by matching it with individual contributions. 

EVEN BIGGER NEWS!  The same benefactors are also making substantial grants to District 5060 and to RI for a Guatemalan literacy program.  These are remarkable acts of generosity that will impact the world.  

This proves that once again- It’s a Great Day to be a Rotarian!
Karen Russell has passed away.  Find out more on her personal Caring Bridge page.
PP Jim (2016-17) is an Honorary member.  Karen is has decided it's time for hospice.
SPEAKERS.   Are you thinking of sponsoring a speaker?  Guidelines are posted on our website under the main menu.  Or click here.
End Polio Now/Club 60:      Our goal this year is $7500, in spite of the secretary's erroneous report of no goal.  On September 12, Club-60-cup donations were $32.96 bringing our total to $328  or $984 with the Gates match!   This equates to 1643 lives potentially saved!  Plan now to participate in all our activities on World Polio Day, October 24.
                Goal is $7500 for Rotary year                             
 
 
Note:  We continue our 10-year relationship with the Gates Foundation.  Since 2013, they have matched each dollar with $2 toward polio eradication. 
 
CLUB INFORMATION CLUB FOUNDATION
 
Wenatchee Rotary Officers
President 2019-20:
      Mike Kintner
Pres. Elect: 
     Kory Kalahar
Pres. Nominee:
     Alice Meyer
Pres. Designate:    TBD
Secretary:     
     Frank Clifton
Treasurer:   
     Allan Galbraith
Directors:
Dawn Davies
Marcia Henkle
Garry Sparks
Claudia DeRobles
Andy Petro
Gary Provo
Michelle Shermer
Dante Gutierrez-Zamora
Dan Maher
The mission of the wenatchee Rotary
Foundation (WRF) is to improve
educational opportunities for citizens
living in the greater Wenatchee area. 
Funding is through immediate and
deferred giving from current and past
club members.  Each club member in good
standing id also a member of WRF.
Officers: 
President, Jay Smith;
VP, Tom Ross
Treasurer, Tyler Mickey;
Secretary, Bill Monnette.
Committee Chairs :
   Scholarship - Joe St. Jean;
  Fundraising - Susan Albert;
   Events - Jill Leonard.
Board Members: 
Paul Pankey, Alice Meyer.
Pres. Elect (ex officio)
TRF Chair: Dan Rodgers
 
 
OUR RYE STUDENTS
 
INBOUND - Beatrice Sandrini from Italy near Milan.
(Bay- uh-tree-chay)
509.679.1555    EMAIL
Contact her to join in fun activities thru Don or Heidi Myers, or call her cell, or see her at a meeting. More information will be posted next week.
 
OUTBOUND - Emily in Finland
Speakers
Sep 26, 2019
Lt. Gov. Habib
Wash. Govt. issues
Oct 03, 2019
Jordan Baldock
Classification
Oct 10, 2019
Jenny Rojanasthien
GWATA
Oct 17, 2019
Pat Lamphere
Cyber Security
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