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          WEEK IN REVIEW - February 28         

 

Pete is director of the Skills Center which is part of the Wenatchee School District.  He gave an informative overview of it operations and purpose.  He led with a short video produced by the Digital Media Arts Department.  The Center has been working to increase the opportunities for students to transition from project-based instruction and training to industry based problem solving. Project work is still a foundational training method utilized to help students successfully master the core competencies of the curriculum and this mode of instruction will allow students to successfully earn industry certification and college articulation credit.   Listen to AUDIO . 

 

Some facts....

• An extension of your local high school located at an off-campus training site.
• An opportunity for high school aged students to receive highly technical job training.
• An opportunity to get a jump-start on a post secondary education, apprenticeships, technical and two/four year colleges or universities.
• Preparation for immediate entry-level employment.
• Staffed by outstanding instructors from industry with many years of experience in their fields.
• The College Connection - We work closely with Wenatchee Valley College to provide advanced placement and credits for high school students. Currently many programs are connected to post secondary training.
• Classes are held at 327 East Penny Road, Bldg A, morning or evening (allowing students to attend regular classes at their school in the alternate periods)

 

 

 

 

 

Chaplain's Report. The report included those mentioned previously with some additions.   Jerry Copp is now in home-hospice but able to receive friends.  Gil Sparks spoke with great concern again about Karen Russell, recently diagnosed with inoperable stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and some nodules in her lungs.  She is being treated at the Seattle Cancer Care Clinic.  She appreciates contacts from friends and also our prayers.  Jim indicated Karen enjoys and very much appreciates getting cards and notes from folks. Their current mailing address is 12829 Sun Break Way, Redmond, WA 98053.   You can keep in touch and read her journal via Caring Bridge website.   Jane Reichert reports that honorary member and former club secretary Carol Norton has had a major stroke. She is on third floor CWH, and apparently not in the ICU. Carmen Bossenbrock is recovering at home and hopes to attend a meeting soon.  Penny Carpenter is now recovering at home.

 

 

Ford Barrett requested ideas for a big visible project to give the club some community visibility (e.g. during Apple Blossom).  This is one of the 3 major thrusts of the current membership drive.

 

• Guest Rachel Evey has applied for membership and is approved by the board.
• Pete is searching for info on past member Bob Scea (1963-2016, deceased), as RI wants to honor him for his substantial donations to TRF.
• There are a few openings left for Pete's Pool Party in July at $40 pp.  Contact Jill or Jay. 
• Polio cups on the tables.  
• Special board meeting Thursday 4 PM in Cadman Room.
• District news added late - If you wish to advertise in the next District Directory, contact Secretary Frank.
• Pete's Good News:  Pete announced the opening of the Special Olympics here this weekend, and gave some history of Special Olympics, originally started by Eunice Shriver , plus some details about SOWA events here this weekend, even the Olympic flame at TTC.  The S/O  motto:    "Let me win, but if I do not win, let me brave in the attempt."  See story in Wenatchee World.

 

 

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Join Kory Kalahar & John McDarment on the Centennial Committee . Help plan the January 16, 2021 big celebration gala at the Wenatchee Convention Center. 

 

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