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  Wenatchee Rotary  - Noon Thursdays at Red Lion  
December 5,  2019         
                  Volume LXIX - No 22                
December is Rotary's
Disease Prevention & Treatment 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 #40
  • ALL SITE SPONSORS
  • EVENTS CALENDAR
  • UPCOMING SPEAKERS
  • POLIO-PLUS DONATIONS
  • CLUB ORGANIZATION
  • OUR RYE STUDENTS
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Rotarian Stan Hoyt, aged 90.  Stan was a longtime Rotarian (36 years) and fixture in the community.  He was a regular attendee despite health issues in his later years.  Stan was well respected in both our club and also in the Wenatchee area.  Details of his memorial will be provided at a later date.  We wish Bev comfort in this difficult time.
 
Click HERE for a detailed listing of all recently-deceased members, with service dates and photos.

 
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
 
 
“Health Insurance Plans designed
especially for NCW”
Call Shannon :
509-264-3056
 
 
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)   
 
   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?).
 
 
 
 
Mike's Musings
Mike Kintner
member photo

Are you kidding?  Christmas is only three weeks away- already?  How did that happen?  That means it is time to write the traditional year-end Christmas letter- shifting through the ashes of just another year.  Or is it really “just another year”?  Not for our Belgian Rotary Exchange Student Chloe, nor her successor , Italian Beatrice.  It also isn’t for our outbound Emily who is spending the year in Finland.  For them, this is a year they will never forget.  Is it “just another year”?  Not for the high school students whose lives are being transformed by their Interact experience.  “Just another year?” Not for the numerous recipients of our Wenatchee Rotary Foundations’ academic scholarships. “Just another year”? Not for the people of Milot, Haiti who have access to clean water.  Not to the people of Ferrier Haiti that will be benefitting from our participation in the clean water efforts of HANWASH.  “Just another year”? Not for the many non-profit recipients of direct grants from the Wenatchee Rotary Club Community Service Committee.  Just another year?  Not to our newest Rotarians who chose to join our organization to make a difference in our community and our world.  “Just another year”?  Not to the millions of people around the globe who have been vaccinated for polio and did not contract that dread disease.  “Just another year”?  Not to our members who put on an extraordinarily successful auction in January- and are stepping up to accomplish the same in early 2020.    “Just another year”? Not with the passing of two Past District Governors and several other long-term influential Rotarians from our club.  “Just another year”? Not with the successful conclusion of the second picnic shelter at Rotary Park, a culmination of over a decade of effort for that project.  Not for the people who will enjoy the upgrades at Lincoln Park that our club is funding.  “Just another year”? Not for the Women in Rotary- an inter-club fellowship came into being in 2019.  Hmmm…this has been an extraordinary year- with some much great stuff right around the corner (hint- mark your calendars for January 2021 when our club celebrates its 100th year!).  Now that I think about it, I can’t wait for 2020!

 
 
    WEEK IN REVIEW -  NOVEMBER 28     
 
There was no meeting, but you can review all previous meetings HERE.
The editor hopes everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving.
   ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS  
Some added post-meeting.
See previous editions for other important notes
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • 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 Mystery Rotarian was Beth Stipe.   This week's Big Fat Juicy Clue : This family has long ties to the apple industry and to Misawa.
  • Salvation Army Bell-Ringing.   Dick Reed may still need 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 (under direction of Major Ralph Jiminez).  Shifts will run 2-3 hours.
  • Interact Club Concert Dec. 6.   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.   Click here to see detailed flyer.  
 
 
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
#40 - OUR PAST PRESIDENTS - #40
View a list of ALL past presidents here.
 
1960-61 
Jack S. Crowl
READ MORE -
 
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
 
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
Dec 05, 2019
Josh Jorgensen
New and exciting things at Mission Ridge
Dec 12, 2019
Christmas Party
Dec 19, 2019
Annual Meeting
Dec 26, 2019
No Meeting
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Russell Hampton
ClubRunner
ClubRunner Mobile
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