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  Wenatchee Rotary  - Noon Thursdays at Red Lion  
       November 21,  2019         
                  Volume LXIX - No 20                
November is Rotary Foundation Month
Thanks to Ken Kohnhorst for the updated banner.
Makeup opportunities at area clubs.  (Area 8)
- CONTENTS -
  • ROTARY AMBASSADORS
  • MEETING ROOM/MENU
  • SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
  • UPCOMING PROGRAMS
  • WEEK IN REVIEW
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS/NEWS
  • MYSTERY ROTARIAN CLUE
 
  • CENTENNIAL AWARENESS #38
  • ALL SITE SPONSORS
  • EVENTS CALENDAR
  • UPCOMING SPEAKERS
  • POLIO-PLUS DONATIONS
  • CLUB ORGANIZATION
  • OUR RYE STUDENTS
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.
 
 
  
11/14 Allan Ken Matt Pete
Date Future Weeks Looking Ahead
12/05 Jiminez Henkle Hoyt Iniguez
12/12 Jinneman Johnson Johnson Jorgensen
 
 
 
Proudly serving the communities
and residents of Chelan, Douglas,
& Okanogan Counties with our
commitment to excellence.
509-663-4602
501 N Wenatchee Ave.
 
Menu and meeting room :   CASCADE Room   Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Maple Glazed Carrots, Green Salad w/3 toppings, Chef's Choice Dessert & Coffee Service.
 (Thanks to Alyssa Moomaw of Red Lion staff for providing this update weekly)
 
     UPCOMING PROGRAMS     
  (NOTE - All program speakers listed on site home page)   
 
   NOVEMBER 21 - NCW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT    
with Mr. Paul Moore

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.

   NOVEMBER 22 (FRIDAY)  
    ANNUAL LIONS TAILGATER LUNCHEON      
     ALL-SCHOOL APPLE CUP
WENATCHEE CONVENTION CENTER
DOORS OPEN AT 11:30 AM
Get tickets at our meeting (Garry Sparks)
TICKETS $20 ADVANCE, $25 AT DOOR

   BUY A RESERVED TABLE OF 10 AT $200
DRESS IN YOUR BEST "TEAM SPIRIT" OUTFIT
COME EARLY AND DECORATE YOUR TABLE
FEATURED SPEAKER - ERIC GRANSTROM
WSU - UW FOOTBALL POOLS
RAFFLE PRIZES
NO-HOST BEER AND WINE
            
NO MEETING NOVEMBER 28
 
    WEEK IN REVIEW -  NOVEMBER 14     
    HAND IN HAND IMMIGRATION SERVICES)    
With Norma Gallegos (Director) & Vania Winters (Exec. Director)
 
The meeting was opened by President Mike Kintner, who made or allowed the announcements below before introducing Dawn Davies who introduced the main speaker Norma Gallegos (former member, greatly missed).  Norma reviewed all the services below provided by her organization.  LISTEN HERE to the presentation.  Norma later introduced the executive director, Vania Winters, who was once a Rotary GSE participant.

Hand in Hand Immigration Services is a trusted place where immigrants can get accurate, up-to-date information on the citizenship process and clarification of their particular requirements for citizenship. Legal assistance is conducted by case workers who have been accredited by the Department of Justice (DOJ).  Watch video. 

What we provide -

• A physical location where people can get information and guidance.

• Individual, confidential, one-on-one guidance through the required paperwork.

• A significant cost reduction that offers incentive for individuals to apply for citizenship.

• Free classes that prepare students for the citizenship test and interview, and teach civics.

• A support system that will encourage and motivate immigrants to be active in the community.

Already a citizen?

You can get involved with our programs as a volunteer or donor.  Hand in Hand has assisted more than 1500 people in becoming United States Citizens over the last 7 years.  Hand in Hand Immigration Services, the first founded Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) site recognized in North Central Washington by the Department of Justice since 2015.  Bilingual Bicultural Program Director / BIA Accredited Representative Norma Gallegos has been a community leader not only in the Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, but also participates and coordinates the involvement of family in the advocacy for Kids through Seattle Children's Alliance in Olympia, WA.  As a bilingual spokesperson for the organizations she represents, Gallegos  serves on several boards. Among those are the Holden Village Born in Mexico and raised in Kansas she lives in the Wenatchee Area for almost 30 years. Gallegos is passionate about strengthening our community relations as she believes that we all have equal participation in learning from each other.

 

Dawn Davies introduces
Norma Gallegos and
Vania Winters.
 
Thanks to Ashley Gillum & Jessica Kendall for this week's photos.
 
   ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS  
Some added post-meeting.
See previous editions for other important notes
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Happy Birthday Beatrice!  The members gave a robust rendition of the classic tune for our excellent Italian RYE student.  A cake was cut.
  • AUCTION Appeal.  Co-Chair Bill Murray gave a short pep talk and announced that Confluence Health will be the Presenting Sponsor!  Carmen B. will be the Balloon Pop sponsor.  More sponsors are needed.
  • Mystery Rotarian.  Last week's M/R was Lorien Clemens, this week, Shannon Sims.   This week's Big Fat Juicy Clue is " This Indiana-born lady is making an indelible impact every day on our community through her organization." Get more clues at the meeting.
  • Yakima Rotary celebrates 100 years.  All Rotarians are invited to attend the big gala December 6.  Click HERE for complete details.  There will be sign-ups next week, transportation will be available.
  • Memorial Service for PP/PDG Al Stojowski on 11/16, and for Rocky Skalisky, 11/30.
  • Next week.  NCW Economic Development, and also a regular meeting.
  • Women in Rotary.  Alice Meyer announced the next "Women in Rotary" event is Tuesday, November 19 at the Wenatchee Museum  and Cultural Center, 5:30-7:00  pm.  This is is open to all local club Rotarians and friends and will include fund-raising for women's issues.
  • 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.  Laurie Flarity-White announced 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.  
  • TRF.   Dan Rodgers encouraged donations before year end, especially if you are taking IRA distributions.
  • Tailgater.  See Garry Sparks to get tickets for the big fun event on Friday 11/22.
USELESS TRIVIA. 
Mike's useless trivia for the week (#20):  The disparaging term "NERD" was originated in 1950 in a "Dr. Seuss" book titled "If I ran the Zoo".  
 
 
 
 
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR (w/links) SITE SPONSORS
 
November 21
Regular Board meeting
 
Fri. November 22, 11:30 AM
All-School Tailgate Luncheon
Convention Center
 
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
 
CENTENNIAL AWARENESS SERIES
#38 - OUR PAST PRESIDENTS - #38
View a list of ALL past presidents here.
 
 
1958-59 
Rollie W. Day
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 07, Club-60-cup donations totaled  $63.22 bringing our total to $735  or $2205 with the Gates match!   This equates to 3682 lives potentially saved!  On World Polio Day, October 24, collections at KPQ totalled. 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
Nov 21, 2019
Paul Moore
NCW Economic Development
Nov 28, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving
Dec 05, 2019
Mission Ridge
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Russell Hampton
ClubRunner
ClubRunner Mobile
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Wenatchee Rotary, Wenatchee, WA
P.O. Box 1723, Wenatchee, WA 98801
"Service Above Self "since 1921        www.wenatcheerotary.org