Meeting will be held at Pybus Event Center
December 21, 2023
 
To attend via ZOOM, the link never changes; save this link:  
 
 
 
Common Ground
Community Housing Trust
With Stephanie Bradshaw

Low inventory and community growth have caused a housing crisis in the Wenatchee Valley. The rising cost of rental units and home sale prices leaves much of our community’s workforce with little to no options.

Common Ground offers solutions through the community land trust model which focuses on home ownership, perpetual affordability and stewardship. Learn more.

Last week - Annual Business meeting/Elections
With President Gary and others

President Gary Provo presented an update on the state of the club, which is very good from every metric. These are the areas covered

In discussing leadership, Gary expressed appreciation for the contributions of the many talented members of the club.  He blames himself for any failures in organization, and praised PP Jill Leonard for her stellar job in building membership, helping to create the momentum that has led to 8 new members this Rotary year.

Major achievements, and looking ahead...

There is much more to be learned in the video recording.

Election Results
The club elections results were announced on Thursday, December 14.   64% of the members voted in the online ballot. 
 
Congratulations to President Elect Nominee Nominee, Rachel Evey.   Her term will be 2026-2027.  

Board members for the 2024-2027 term are
  • Lee Alley,
  • Katrina Borth-Bohart
  • Xavier Arinez.   
They will replace these members leaving in July: 
  • Katie Blair,
  • Thomas Everly
  • Ricardo Iniguez.
To refresh your memory, the Presidential line is as follows:
  • Gary Provo- President
  • Andy Petro- President Elect
  • Michelle Shermer- President Elect Nominee
 
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New Name Badges
Time is running out!   
This week, December 21 is your last chance to order a new name badge before the next Rotary year.  Bring your $10 (cash or check), $12 (venmo) on Thursday.   A sample of the new name badge is shown below.  
Email Frank Clifton to reserve your name badge. 
 
 
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
New Members Pat Simmons and Bethany Alhairdi were inducted as members of the club on Thursday. 
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News from PP Jim Russell
Our seasoned members will remember beloved Past President Jim Russell (2016-17), who left the club with wonderful wife Karen to be near their precious daughter in Seattle (suffering from Alzheimer's), and then shortly losing Karen to illness. Jim is an honorary member.

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Service Opportunities

 

Concessions at Town Toyota Center- WE NEED YOU!

Volunteers are needed for December 31, January 20, 24, and 26.
 
Members who have not yet volunteered are in high demand!   This is a fun way to meet other Rotarians, share the love of Rotary with the community, and raise funds for our club and its impact on the community.  So far this Rotary year, we have earned $1,100+ volunteering with concessions.   This helps keep our dues stable.   

It is as easy as 1-2-3. 
1. Get your food handlers card
2.  Get your MAST permit
3.  Sign up for a shift or three.   

Show up and get ready to have fun! Our club gets a portion of the net sales based on the number of club members served. 
 
Thank you to Mike & Tammy Kintner, Mark Kulaas, Dante Gutierrez-Zamora, Allan Galbraith, and Ken Robertson for volunteering at concessions!  

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Upcoming Events

2nd Annual Toast & Roast
The fun continues.  This year we will be toasting and roasting Mayor Frank Kuntz.   
 
We are looking for Event Sponsors, Table Sponsors, and Supporters for our annual fundraiser.   

We cannot raise funds to impact Sage Advocacy Center, WRF Scholarships, or Community Outreach grants without the support of all club members.   
 
The event is March 9, 2024
5:30 pm 
Wenatchee Convention Center
District Conference 2024
Register Today!
Price increases on January 1, 2024.
Make plans now to attend the next annual District Conference May 2-5 in beautiful Penticton, BC.  You will have the opportunity to hang out with fellow American and Canadian Rotarians, hear compelling speakers, and participate in a service project. 
The District Conference is your opportunity to see the vision of the district and the value of Rotary.  Got questions?  Ask AG Mike Kintner.   The price of $350 increases to $400 after December.
Rotary International Convention

Singapore awaits

The Rotary convention is where friendship and learning come together to inspire you. In Singapore you’ll connect with people of action from around the globe at Rotary’s biggest event of the year.

We’ll share fresh perspectives, inspiration, and hope – with each other and the world! The convention features world-class dining and cultural attractions, distinguished speakers, energizing breakout sessions, and much more. 

Join us 25-29 May 2024 in Singapore where we’ll be Sharing Hope With the World!  Click the image at left for more details.

Register by 15 December to take advantage of the early registration discount!

GREETER SCHEDULE

21 Dec
Jill
Bethany
Pat
Jan 4 Thornock         Flarity-White Kruse
Jan 11 Williams Foster Alley, L
Jan 18 Blair Gutierrez-Zamora Alley, R
 
Greeters are selected by combining one from each of 3 groups:
board members (club or Foundation), seasoned members, and newer members.
 
To make changes, contact Secretary Frank here.
View ATTENDANCE for recent meetings.
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Meeting Information
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Pybus Events Center
3 N. Worthen Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
United States of America
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
Venue Map
Venue Map

Check out the upcoming events for the Club, District 5060, and Rotary International

 
   
December
         
      28 No Meeting
          

 
 2024
         March 9       Roast and Toast
         May 2-5       District Conference
                                Penticton
         May 25-29   RI Convention   
                               Singapore
 
  Monthly Board meetings
     3rd Thursday, 4 PM
      In-person & online
      Contact the Secretary for more info.
 
 
 
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