The Central Washington Chapter of the Evergreen Mountian Bike Alliance focuses on mountain bike advocacy, educating riders of all abilities, especially youth, and building and maintaining sustainable trails in the greater Wenatchee Valley area. The region stretches from Leavenworth to Chelan and includes some of the best riding in the state! Tony Hickok, Board President, will talk about their educational programs for adults and kids and the extensive new trail system they have created up Number 2 Canyon (for hiking and biking).
Elani Scott used a comprehensive pictorial PowerPoint to describe her wonderful exchange year in Sierras Bayas, Argentina, a small town of about 6,000 people and a Rotary club of only 11 members. Besides language, the main factors in her adjustment were food and drink, and severe economic inflation. Another new thing for her was the excitement of World Cup soccer, in which the locals were fanatical about, with many parades and parties. Elani watched all of the games, finding the atmosphere "so cool".
Among her favorite things were her small private school and 21 days on a tour bus with other RYE students, hiking Glacier Calafate and the salt flats to the north, as well as the region of Ushuaia which included a lighthouse island, the farthest point south and near Antarctica, home to hundreds of penguins.
To the question "How has the experience affected you?", Elani believes it has made her more outgoing and willing to try new things, and also willingness to accept things as they are without complaint.
Her future plans include pre-law studies at WSU, with a focus on international law.
The board has approved the application from Scooter Harter, WRC Executive Director. Click image to leave feedback.
Where in the World are Rotarians?
Wenatchee Rotary member, Malachi Salcido and Sunrise President, Craig Reese, visited a Rotary meeting while visiting Burundi, Africa. Malachi and Craig are part of the Sister Connection organization that helps women and orphans. The pair exchanged club flags with members of the Gitega Rotary Club
Now is the time to sign up to have some fun, volunteer, and earn money for the causes we support.
There is a high demand for September 9, 22 and 23. This is the kickoff to the new hockey season, and it is sure to be busy!
There are a couple of basic requirements to volunteer. First, every volunteer needs to have a Washington State "Food Handling Card" along with a Mandatory Alcohol Servers Training (Mast) permit. Some of you who have previously worked at other venues (i.e., George Amphitheater) may already have them. They can be readily obtained via online training sites. The Food Handler course is about 1 hour and is good for 2 years, and the Alcohol Training is 2 1/2 to 3 hours and good for 5 years. The links are as follows:
Meetings are currently held at Pybus Event Center unless noted otherwise in the Speaker list.
NO LUNCH is Available. Feel free to bring your own.
Board meetings are 2nd Thursday, 4:30 PM. See the newsletter for access.
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