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  Wenatchee Rotary  - Noon Thursdays at Red Lion  
 
       September 19,  2019         
                  Volume LXIX - No 10                 
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
  • MIKE'S MUSINGS
  • 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.
 
 
   
  
  Ricardo Robert Cheryl Samantha
Date Future Weeks Looking Ahead
9/26 Turner Van Well Anderson
Arnold
10/03 Ballard Barrett Bishop Bossenbrock
 
Owner - Tom Ross
 
Based in Wenatchee, we serve
customers throughout
North Central Washington. 
Your home and comfort are
important to us.
509-662-6846
 
 
Menu and meeting room :   Columbia River Room.   Oven fried Chicken served with roasted red potatoes, Corn on the cob, Tossed greens with dressings and condiments, Cornbread with honey butter, Chef’s Choice Dessert & Coffee Service.
NOTE:  HYPERLINKS HEREIN MAY NOT FUNCTION IN ALL BROWSERS.
RECENT SAD LOSSES
Dr. Terry Sorom (PP, 93-94) passed away July 6, 2019.    Memorial service was September 14, Grace Lutheran Church.  Read Judy Conner's touching tribute in previous Appleseed.   Obituary link.
Rocky Skalisky.  It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of former Rotarian, Rocky Skalisky September 6.  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.  No obituary or arrangements have been published.
 
 Go here for a list of other deceased members, with many obituaries.  
 
     UPCOMING PROGRAMS     
 
    SEPTEMBER 19 - WENATCHEE ROTARY FOUNDATION    
   PAUL SCEA AWARDS -  with Tom Ross
Plus Auction Kickoff
The Wenatchee Rotary Foundation Board will have the honor of presenting the Paul Scea Pins to those Rotarian who have contributed $500 to the Wenatchee Rotary Foundation.    We will talk about the mission of the Foundation, it's success with awarding scholarships and furthering the eduacation in our youth.  For every $500 donated (cumulative) you receive a Paul Scea Pin.   
And the Auction Co-Chairs will share their vision for the upcoming auction on January 25, 2020.
Please join us as we recognize those who support the Foundation and continuing education in the Valley.
    SEPTEMBER 26 - LEUTENANT GOVERNOR HABIB    
More next week.
Mike's Musings
Mike Kintner
member photo
We’ve said farewell to two pillars of our Wenatchee Rotary Family in the past few weeks, Dick Harris and Terry Sorom.  Their memorial services were wonderful reminders of why Rotary is such a vibrant and needed organization in this world.  Throughout both of their memorial services, the international connections they made through RI were mentioned repeatedly.  Friendships crossing international borders for the betterment of the world- that is a foundational component of our organization.  This concept was highlighted for me during the Rose’ at the Roses event last week.  After most had gone home, Sue and Rick Rose shared with a few others of their RI connections.  Life long friendships were made with people from all over the world in the name of making a positive difference.  Another Rotarian shared with me that Rotary was vital in keeping them connected and grounded despite a work schedule that kept them out of town for stretches of time.  In the age of tweets, snapchats and instagrams, its so easy to lose the human touch that Rotary brings.   
 
You are important in our Rotary life- even if you have limited time to participate.  Because its all about being connected with people who want to make a positive difference in our world.  And- to steal from Past RI President Dr. Cadman- you are the key to making a positive change and to connecting with good people locally and all across the planet we call home!     - Mike 
 
 
    WEEK IN REVIEW SEPTEMBER 12   
     WENATCHEE SCHOOLS    
with Dr. Michelle Price & Dr. Paul Gordon
 
Our member, Michelle Price introduced the main speaker, Dr. Paul Gordon, Superintendent of Wenatchee schools.  But first, Michelle, Superintendent of the North Central Educational Service District  (NCESD), gave an update some current statewide education hot topics :
  • New school funding model
  • Results of recent levy initiative giving the state more control of local schools
  • Student safety issues and suicides
  • Crisis response planning
  • Family support programs
  • Capital projects
  • New pathways to graduation
  • Teacher shortages and more ......
Dr. Gordon first spoke glowingly about his family and his life journey, which included work in Chicago and Colorado. He and his wife Marianne love this community.  They have two children who live and work in Chicago and New York.  He emphasized his personal foundational principles-- integrity, relationships and inclusion.  He likes working closely with the school board and staff leaders, such as Kory and Ricardo.  He expressed enjoyment in answering many questions from club members.   Listen to the program here.  
 
If you missed Michelle's classification talk in April, click here (Week in Review).
 
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.  This week it was Russ Speidel.  Latest Big Juicy clue for this week:  "Our mystery Rotarian this week is Wenatchee Rotary’s Chair for the Rotary International Foundation (TRF)".  Get more clues on the meeting PowerPoint.
  • RLI.  Mike highly recommended Rotary Leadership Instititute in Yakima Oct. 5 & 6.  However, since then, it has been rescheduled to November.
  • 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.  WRF Paul Scea Awards.
  • Judy in the news.  Mike read from the Wenatchee World a news feature from 25 years ago, announcing Judy Conner as the first female president of this club.  All men were fined $1.
  • Second Harvest.  Joe St. Jean requested volunteers for Wednesday 9/18, 11 AM - 2 PM.
  • Ending Alzheimers - Dan Rodgers promoted The Walk to End Alzheimers, Saturday 9/21.
  • Daryl Ferguson.  Daryl retired last week and is moving to Chelan.
  • 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:  The greeting "Ahoy" was used to answer phones before "Hello"was suggested by Thomas Edison.
 
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR (w/links) SITE SPONSORS
 
Sept. 18
Second Harvest
 
Sept 19
Paul Scea Awards &
Auction Kickoff
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 

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!
August 10.  Keep up to date with Karen Russell 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 19, 2019
Tom Ross
Paul Scea Awards
Sep 26, 2019
Lt. Gov. Habib
Wash. Govt. issues
Oct 03, 2019
Jordan Baldock
Classification
Oct 10, 2019
Jenny Rojanasthien
GWATA
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