Skiing Uphill - A story of strength & Perseverance
With Pat Turner
On a snowy night in Wenatchee in December 1965, 17-year-old Pat West Turner’s life was turned upside down by a car crash that took her right leg. The loss changed the vector of her life but in ways that she believes made her a better human being and an inspiration to those around her. [Excerpted from Wenatchee World story in 2017...click the button below for the rest of the story]
Pat was raised in North Central Washington in the town of Entiat. Now she lives in East Wenatchee, Washington with her husband of forty years, Joe. She has been active at her local ski area, Mission Ridge, learning to three-track ski in 1966. Currently she facilitates a Writing for Clarity group. Her book tells her story. Learn more at the meeting!
Kirk was introduced by President Gary Provo who gave an overview of his impressive career with the PUD (see prior Appleseed).
Kirk sees the energy industry entering a major transformation as it moves toward clean/green production. And after years of debate, hydro-power is finally seen as a renewable resource.
Washington is leading the way with its Clean Energy Transformation Act, placing high demand on electric utilities as carbon-based energy is phased out. Currently the PUD has surplus energy, as demands increase due to expanded electric vehicles, data services and AI applications. Many applications are being received in Chelan and other PUDs for new power loads and from entrepreneurs with innovative new ways to produce and store energy.
The PUD is now using a Strategic Foresight Process based on 50-year planning rather than the typical 5-year process.
We can learn more about all of this in the upcoming Clean Energy Exposition here in Wenatchee December 14, hosted by our 3 counties.
Kirk praised those pioneers who foresaw these trends 50 years ago, when hydro power was introduced and expanded. He admitted that we need to be concerned about losing our current low power rates.
The Wenatchee Rotary Club became involved in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, helping with water filters and with micro-loans to women starting home-based businesses.
Over time we realized that the water filters were short-term fixes and not sustainable over time. We learned of a group called Haiti Outreach that had been working on water systems in Haiti for over 30 years. In 2018, Wenatchee Rotary member Carin Smith entered into conversations with Neil Van Dine, a Rotarian, Haitian resident, and leader of Haiti Outreach, about how we might have a greater impact. Well-drilling has finally begun, and recently PDG Sherry Chamberlain visited the first drilling site. Click the image to see more photos and a brief video on our Facebook page, including some of Sherry's comments about her visit.
Annual Club Elections
December 14
Our annual elections will take place with an online ballot. The link to the ballot will be emailed to you on December 8. The deadline to return your ballot will be Thursday, December 14 at 10:00 am.
If you have any questions about the election process or want to nominate someone (or yourself) please contact Nominating Committee Chair, Jill Leonard, chaoscontrolmaketing@gmail.com.
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EVENTS
Christmas/Holiday Party - Making Wishes Come True
This December 7th, we're hosting a heartwarming Christmas party to make the wishes of 12 young kids from our valley come true. Santa will be joining us to deliver presents and spread the holiday cheer.
💲 Admission: 👥 $20 per person
📬 Payment Options: You can deliver your $20 to Jessi Mendoza via:
You will enjoy a delicious meal from Garlini's and contribute to the purchase of 12 gift bags for our special guests. Spouses and/or guests are welcome to attend.
🌟 Special Guests: The students joining us will be from Columba Elementary School.
🎶 Be Prepared for:
Christmas Carols
Fun Games
Delicious Food
Witnessing Happy Children receiving gifts they would otherwise not receive without your help and contribution!
Making our annual donations to the Salvation Army.
We're looking for table host volunteers to help make the students feel welcome. Let Jessi or Alice Meyer know if you'd like to be a table host.
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!
The Wenatchee Rotary Foundation (WRF) is one of the many local non-profits participating in the annual Community Foundation Give NCW campaign.
Your gift will support current and new amenities at Wenatchee Rotary Park, the most popular City of Wenatchee park.
The Rotary Park Committee has representatives from Wenatchee Rotary, Confluence Rotary, and Sunrise Rotary Clubs.
There are several projects scheduled for 2024, including completing the original design of the Peace Plaza and potential enhancements to the Flag Plaza, that require
additional funding.
The board of the Wenatchee Rotary Foundation has announced that Roberta Alley has graciously stepped up to replace Judge Robert Jourdan, who needed to resign for personal reasons.
Rotary International is working to strengthen the brand. Since the introduction of the new logo (the word Rotary to the left of the wheel), Rotary International is requesting clubs work to replace all Logos with the current logo to be compliant with RI brand standards. The club will move forward to produce the name badges below. All new members will receive the new logo badge. Members are encouraged to replace their name badge. We will be placing a bulk order on December 15, for members who prepay. The cost is $10. Email Frank Clifton to order a replacement badge.
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Service Opportunities
Concessions at Town Toyota Center
Want to have fun while earning money for our club? Want to show the power of Rotary with other Rotary members?
The Concessions at the Town Toyota Center is the place to be. You can spend the evening getting to know fellow Rotarians from other clubs and serve the community.
Show up and get ready to have fun! Even Frank Clifton has completed a shift and agrees that it was fun and rewarding.
Our club gets a portion of the net sales based on the number of club members served. In September we earned $350+. This was over 3 games. The money raised helps keep dues low, and fund community outreach grants and other club activities.
Pair & Share
Carin and Becky share a few moments of fun at Pybus recently.
GREETER SCHEDULE
30 Nov
Pybus
Lauren
Nathan
Eunice
7 Dec
Simon
De Robles
Mayes
14 Dec
Sims
Dudek
Henderson
21 Dec
Thornock
Flarity-White
Kruse
Greeters are selected by combining one from each of 3 groups:
board members (club or Foundation), seasoned members, and newer members.
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
Annual Club Elections
This December 7th, we're hosting a heartwarming Christmas party to make the wishes of 12 young kids from our valley come true. Santa will be joining us to deliver presents and spread the holiday cheer.
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