PP Mike Kintner, chair of the nominations committee, thanked all of the candidates, then spent a few minutes asking a series of penetrating and unexpected questions of the two presidential candidates. Both answered eloquently. Mike was confident this was a no-lose scenario for our club.
Jill Leonard reported that the online vote was very close, but the winners are shown in her graphic ...
For president, 2023-24 – Michelle Shermer; read her statementHERE .
For BOD director 2021-24 (3) – Ricardo Iniguez, Sean Cooper, Tom Ross
At the end of the program, Kory asked members if they wished to relate more holiday memories. Joe St. Jean shared a touching story from 10 years ago about how parents will sacrifice for their children, especially at Christmas time, when there is a possibility of some Christmas "magic".
The meeting was opened and led by president Kory Kalahar, who offered many announcements following the pledge of allegiance. Scroll to bottom to see attendance. Our one guest was Kelli Scott who has applied for membership, sponsored by Russ Speidel. Kory then explained about our election process, and allowed anyone who was unable to vote, to place their votes by phone call to Jill Leonard.
Other items.
Medical Supplies from Cascade. Loren Stach reports that the K of C-HELP were only able to use the crutches, but remaining supplies are now on their way to Cambodia and Morocco to be used by Medical personnel who have the need for the items.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing (repeat). - Sign-up thru the email of major Ralph Jiminez (ralph.jiminez@usw.salvationarmy.org). Ralph says "As you know they will have to follow COVID guidelines such as social distancing and wearing mask and gloves. If they can do that that would be great. I know some members are more susceptible than others and probably shouldn’t volunteer. We probably need 14 volunteers for at least one door at Safeway, 2 people every two hours. If we have more there’s also JC Penney. Saturday the 12th or 19th are also open. There is also have a 'virtual kettle' for on-line local donations." View the Red Kettle Concert video HERE.
Centennial plans. Plans are evolving based on changing circumstances, such as shutdown of NCW Life due to COVID. There will be a major party sometime soon! Watch for news.
Thanks from Action Health Partners. Deb Miller and Action Health Partners send out a HUGE THANK YOU to Shannon Sims for her help moving many LARGE furniture items for us. "She and I coordinated the weekend following Thanksgiving and used her truck and horse trailer to move some incredibly challenging furniture. I have no pictures to share because it was only the two of us and our hands were otherwise busy the entire day. While I have a little gift and card I plan to deliver to her as a personal thanks, I would love it if you could publicly thank her for representing Rotary and helping out our agency!!"
Sack pack! Over 700 sack packs donated! Judy Conner excelled in card-writing!
Jill's Teachable moment (Repeat). Recently Jill Leonard presented a useful bit of information about getting rewards for our foundation (WRF) when we shop locally. When we link our rewards cards at Amazon Smile or Fred Meyer, they donate a portion of the purchase amount to the organization you select. READ MORE .
Our oldest past president. PPP Pete reported " My uncle just got a call from Paul Larsen, who is our oldest living past president. Paul just turned 94 on December 7. He lives in assisted living halfway between Logan, UT, and Salt Lake City. He was Wenatchee Rotary president in 1975-76 when he ran the WSU Tree Fruit Research Station in Wenatchee. He left that job to take over the Horticulture Program at Utah State University in Logan. He and his wife traveled the world into their late 80s until Lorna’s death about five years ago (and it wasn’t just driving to Salt Lake, they were actively travelling to Lebanon and other ports of call). They made it to six world continents after a rogue wave kept their cruise ship from landing in Antarctica (again in their 80s on this trip, where the ship almost capsized and Lorna broke her arm and they ate cold sandwiches for days waiting on rescue). Just another example of the great men and women who make up our club."
District Conference 2021 Cancelled. The planning committee recently made this decision due to COVID fears. Alternative plans are being studied, but not to include a virtual conference.
Bryan Campbell :Charles W. “Bud” Sears, 90, of Wenatchee, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. He was principal of Washington Elementary School where Bryan attended.
Would you Rather, final edition. Would you rather be an elf in Santa’s workshop (build something with your hammer) or would you rather be a reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh (swim in the air like a reindeer). The second half of Kory's year will feature a more relevant activity.
One who seemed to really enjoy the game was Angie Spies, back with us again!
Message from DGN Karl Ruether (We all received this email)
Hello Rotarians in district 5060. I am your District Governor Nominee and this is the first time you will here from me. I received the below invitation from my classmate Bala and I think it is a very good opportunity for all of us to learn first hand about the future of Rotary as seen by our General secretary John Hewko. It has been a very strange year indeed and I hope you will find time to join us for this informative meeting.
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. All the best, yours in Rotary Karl
Greetings D.G.N. Karl Ruether
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Rotary Club of Troy and D6380 are proud to invite you, your clubs and their members to join Rotary International General Secretary and CEO, John Hewko in an intimate discussion on the future of Rotary and the next few years. This district wide program is being held on Wednesday, Jan. 6th, 2021 starting at 11:30 AM US-EST. John Hewko oversees the operations of both Rotary and the Rotary Foundation and manages a combined operating budget of over $450 million and assets of more than $1 billion. John also manages Rotary’s relationship with strategic partners and governments and leads a staff of almost 800 at Rotary’s world headquarters in Evanston, Illinois and in 7 offices outside the United States.
Kick off the New Year with a fresh new perspective from Rotary International General Secretary and CEO John Hewko. Did you know John is a local Michigander? He speaks 5 languages besides English. Come prepared to ask your questions as John shares his vision of Rotary. Registration is required for this free event! Please click this link to register https://tinyurl.com/y2gxslqr
Please share the above note along with the flyer with your entire membership.
At Your Service!! Yours Truly in Rotary
Bala Murthy, DGN 2020-21, RID 6380, Rotary Club of Troy
SPEAKERS. Are you thinking of sponsoring a speaker? Complete the new online info FORM. Guidelines are posted on our website under the main menu. Or click here.
End Polio Now: Our goal this Rotary year is $7500. As of this December 9, we have donated $5200 (#1 in District 5060*), 70% of our goal; this amounts to $15,600 (with the Gates match! ) This equates to 26,000lives potentially saved to date!
70%
Note: We continue our 10-year relationship with the Gates Foundation. Since 2013, they have matched each dollar with $2 toward polio eradication. * District donations total about $51K.