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  Wenatchee Rotary  - Noon Thursdays at Red Lion  
       November 28,  2019         
                  Volume LXIX - No 21                
November is Rotary Foundation Month
Thanks to Ken Kohnhorst for the updated banner.
Makeup opportunities at area clubs.  (Area 8)
- CONTENTS -
  • ROTARY AMBASSADORS
  • AUCTION UPDATE
  • MEETING ROOM/MENU
  • SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
  • UPCOMING PROGRAMS
  • WEEK IN REVIEW
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS/NEWS
  • MYSTERY ROTARIAN CLUE
 
  • JUST SO 'YA KNOW #25
  • CENTENNIAL AWARENESS #39
  • ALL SITE SPONSORS
  • EVENTS CALENDAR
  • UPCOMING SPEAKERS
  • POLIO-PLUS DONATIONS
  • CLUB ORGANIZATION
  • OUR RYE STUDENTS
ROTARY AMBASSADORS AT NEXT MEETING 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.
 
 
  
12/05 Ralph Marcia Chuck Ricardo
Date Future Weeks Looking Ahead
12/12 Kalahar Johnson Johnson Jorgensen
12/19 Kendall Kulaas Leonard Lopez
 
 
"LOST PETS GET HOME FASTER"
Modern Pet Identification tags used
by over 250 communities in the U.S.
as digital pet licenses and rabies tags.
Rotarians may use coupon code
PETHUBLUV to get 20% off pet ids
 
Menu and meeting room on 12/05:   Columbia River Room Grilled Chicken, Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts, Wild Rice, Green salad w/3 toppings, Chef’s Choice Dessert & Coffee Service.
 (Thanks to Alyssa Moomaw of Red Lion staff for providing this update weekly)

 
     BUILDING COMMUNITIES AUCTION UPDATE       
 
 
Tickets and information are available online HERE.   
 
Listen again to Auction co-chair Bill Murray's recent update.  LISTEN HERE TO BILL'S APPEAL.   Email Bill HERE.
Repeating important information.....
The date for our 2020 Action is January 25, 2020.  We’re ramping up quickly and are asking for assistance from all Wenatchee Rotarians.  The big need now is for sponsors.  Any donation checks should be made out to The Wenatchee Rotary Foundation.  Thanks.  Expect more information in the next edition.
 
     UPCOMING PROGRAMS     
  (NOTE - All program speakers listed on site home page)   
 
NO MEETING NOVEMBER 28
  

   DECEMBER 05 - MISSION RIDGE
   New and exciting things happening     
with Josh Jorgensen
Mission Ridge Ski Resort Statistics  
4,570 ft Base Elevation
6,820 ft Peak Elevation
2,250 ft Vertical Drop

Powder and Sunshine. That's what people say about Mission Ridge. It's the place to be with family and friends all winter long. The friendly, casual attitude is contagious and our memorable winters are legendary. Simply put — Mission Ridge delivers. Today, Mission Ridge is focused on providing families and individuals the most enjoyable and memorable winter experience available through value, our on snow experience, our people and our service. Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve 12/24/17: 9am-2pm Christmas Day 12/25/17: 11am-4pm


   DECEMBER 12 - CHRISTMAS PARTY    
with Santa and more
All members are invited to bring your spouses, significant others and darling children and grandchildren to celebrate Christmas Rotary Style at our December 12th meeting. 
Our Lewis and Clark Elementary Lunch Buddies will be attending, and Wenatchee High School Choral Department is coming to entertain, and of course, Santa will be there.  Red Lion will provide a  “kid friendly” buffet.
  (If you bring a kiddo, can you help Santa out by shopping and wrapping a small gift for that day?).
 
 
 

 
 
    WEEK IN REVIEW -  NOVEMBER 21     
    NCWEDD    
With Paul Moore, Interim Director

Paul Moore was introduced by Claudia DeRobles, in the absence of his sponsor Jessica Kendall.  She gave some personal information including that Paul is currently serving on the Entiat city council after serving on the city economic advisory board and planning commission.  He served on the board of NCWEDD as treasurer until the recent resignation of the previous director.  He serves on multiple boards and commission in addition to his regular teaching career.

Paul used an informative PowerPoint to illustrate his message.  LISTEN HERE to Paul's presentation.

The North Central Washington Economic Development District (NCWEDD) is a federally designated economic development district, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serving the NCW region covering Okanogan, Douglas, and Chelan counties and the Colville Confederated Tribes.   The NCWEDD is responsible for regional economic development strategy and planning and collaborates with various private and public agencies to accomplish this goal. The NCWEDD brings together the private and public sectors in a partnership necessary to provide a coordinated strategy and an ongoing economic development program for the region.   The NCWEDD is governed by a board of directors chosen from membership.  

 

Also, many members had great fun at the ALL-SCHOOL TAILGATE Luncheon on Friday sponsored by Wenatchee Central Lions.  The food, entertainment and the speaker were all great.
 
 
 

 
   ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS  
Some added post-meeting.
See previous editions for other important notes
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Kory Kalahar's announcements.  His guest, Christi spoke about TOGETHER! for Youth, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing a broad spectrum of services to Chelan & Douglas Counties since 1993. Our mission is to engage & mobilize families, schools and the community to advance the health safety & success of our youth.  It is funded by grants and private donations. All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. We are governed by a dedicated Board of Directors which includes community, business, and law enforcement leaders.  As Executive Director, she wanted to thank us for our support.   LISTEN HERE to Christi; photo below.    Kory also highlighted the Yakima Rotary Centennial, described below. 
  • Yakima Rotary celebrates 100 years.  All Rotarians are invited to attend the big gala December 6.  Click HERE for complete details.  Sign-ups were taken, transportation will be available.
  • AUCTION Appeal.  Here is what we need:  sponsors, procurement items, and FOCUS.  This event is critical to what we do!  Tickets will be available soon, along with more info on our website.  Also, see "JUST SO 'YA KNOW" below.
  • Mystery Rotarian.  Last week's M/R was Shannon Sims, this week, Beth Stipe.   This week's Big Fat Juicy Clue is a mystery until next week.
  • Annual Tailgate Luncheon, 11/22.  [It was great fun!]
  • Memorial Service for Rocky Skalisky, 11/30.   Link to obituary here.   A Memorial to Celebrate Rocky will be held on November 30, 2019, at Sage Hills Church, 1501 Fifth St., 10:30 AM.
  • Next week.  No meeting; next meeting Dec. 5, Mission Ridge, followed by our annual Christmas Party, and annual business meeting with elections.
  • Jessi Mendoza.  Jessi bragged about their new baby Andromeda.
  • Trisha Johnson.  She bragged about recent good luck in Las Vegas.
  • Salvation Army Bell-Ringing.   Dick Reed collected volunteer names to ring bells for Christmas donations at Wenatchee Safeway, 11AM to 6 PM at both doors for the entire time period on 12/7/19 (underdirection of Major Ralph Jiminez).  Shifts will run 2-3 hours.
  • Interact Club Concert.  Two students promoted the event and sold tickets for the Heart of Wenatchee benefit concert on Dec 6 for Chelan-Douglas Land Trust at Riverside Playhouse.   Please support them with your money and presence.  Contact Laurie for more information, or call her at (509) 662-3359.  Interact students may appear at our next meeting with tickets.  Click here to see detailed flyer.  
  • USELESS TRIVIA.   Mike's useless trivia for the week (#21):  Human bone is 5 times stronger than steel when compared by weight according to one website...CLICK HERE.
 
 
NOTE:  Secretary Frank's quick holiday mailing tip.  If you ship USPS insured Priority Mail packages and they become lost in transit (as mine recently was), your insurance claim will only be accepted if you furnish a receipt for the cost of insurance, PLUS proof of value!

 
 
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR (w/links) SITE SPONSORS
December 12
Christmas Party
 
December 19
Annual Meeting (Elections)
 
January 25, 2020
Building Communities Auction
 
April 23 - 26, 2020
District Conference in Kelowna
 
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January 16, 2021
Centennial Gala
 
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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
 
    Just so ‘ya know…#25 - Community Outreach    
 
Just a reminder that our Rotary Auction is closer than you think!
 
Have you turned in one or more Donor Receipts & Pickup Order slips yet?  ...or is it just an unfulfilled thought in the back of your mind?  Rotary has a week's hiatus due to Thanksgiving so use that gift of time to secure an item or two for our auction.
I hear that the procurement committee is in need of mid-priced silent auction items. Look around your house or canvas the neighborhood for auction items.  
   Example:  I 'found' a new, in the box, Penn Level Wind Reel that I had inherited from my father.  Value - $59.95  I hope that at least two people want a nice salmon reel and are willing to bid it up.
 
The procurement committee is also in need of BIG ticket items for the live auction.  We have few very nice big ticket items, large entertainment parties, and wonderful travel packages but could use a few more.  Do you have access to items that could be paired with other items that could make a great gift or get-away package?  A few years ago a Rotarian and his wife put up for bid the opportunity to babysit their infant for an evening.  How cool was that! Grandparents in the audience bid that one way up!   If you have an idea, act now to secure that item for our auction. 
 
Soon we will be involved in selling tickets for our auction. The evening promises to be filled with great food and lots of action.  Ask your neighbors, or you can try to fill up one of our tables... or just invite your in-laws.  We need lots of people to get behind our worthwhile projects and spend money to support Rotary action in our community.  Do it before our next Rotary meeting...
 
    Happy Thanksgiving...we each have been given so much,
    Joe St. Jean
 
CENTENNIAL AWARENESS SERIES
#39 - OUR PAST PRESIDENTS - #39
View a list of ALL past presidents here.
 
1959-60 
L.H. "Lev" Craven
READ MORE -
Pres. Craven later became district governor for 1974-75.
View a list of ALL past presidents here.
 
Join Kory Kalahar & John McDarment on the Centennial Committee . Help plan the January 16, 2021 Gala.
 
 
 
 


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.  On November 21, Club-60-cup donations totaled  $18.15 bringing our total to $754  or $2262 with the Gates match!   This equates to 3777 lives potentially saved!  On World Polio Day, October 24, collections at KPQ totaled. about $700 by our club.  Also, total donations at the Greatest Dinner to End Polio were about $6611 between all clubs represented, plus about $700 in pledges.  Other uncounted donations are made by members through other avenues.
            10%        [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
Jim Brink
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
 
INBOUNDBeatrice 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
Nov 28, 2019
Dec 05, 2019
New and exciting things at Mission Ridge
Dec 12, 2019
Dec 19, 2019
View entire list
Russell Hampton
ClubRunner
ClubRunner Mobile
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P.O. Box 1723, Wenatchee, WA 98801
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