Youth Exchange may be the best of all Rotary programs. It takes a high school student from here and sends them to another country for up to a year. At the same time, a student from another country is brought here.
Some of the countries we exchange with include Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Turkey, India.
Students partaking in one of these exchanges are changed for life. Not only do these students learn a new language, but the learn about the cultures and traditions of these different counties.
The end goal of the program is to promote peace, understanding and friendship around the world. When you get to know and understand other people, you make them your friends.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the program and our current inbound student, Annefleur Derksen. Also, we may learn more about our next outbound student Benjamin Sagerser, a junior at Wenatchee High School, doing Running Start through Wenatchee Valley College.
James focused mainly on his vocation, his work at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society where he has been Executive Director since replacing Dawn Davies about a year ago.
James discussed his two decades of experience in animal sheltering and animal welfare advocacy, including leading statewide initiatives as the Director of Maddie’s Pet Project, a program of the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation. James is a contributing author on a canine risk assessment tool being utilized and taught national wide. He has taught classes nationally on animal sheltering best practices and leadership. He has led operations in large animal shelters on the east and west coast. As a seasoned animal welfare leader, James is passionate about advancing conditions that put welfare first for both people and animals. He holds certifications in animal behavior, animal cruelty investigations, project management, adult learning, and risk management. James is passionate about advancing the animal welfare profession and collaborating with colleagues.
He carefully explained the difference between animal rights and animal welfare and outlined in some detail the challenges, issues and costs related to operating a non-profit no-kill animal shelter and rescue service. Of special concern is dealing with the rapidly expanding feline population. He is very pleased with the recent advancements in ethical treatment of animals which has seen in last decade.
TRF Chair Frank Clifton was pleased to present Paul Harris Fellow +2 recognition to Leonard Singhose. This donation level represents lifetime giving of $3,000 to The Rotary Foundation (TRF).
WRF has an open board seat that needs to be filled!
To learn more about the WRF, please contact Ken Robertson or any of the current WRF Board members or visit the links below from the Wenatchee Rotary Club Website.
Volunteers are needed on January 24 and 26, February 9 and 28.
Members who have not yet volunteered are in high demand! This is a fun way to meet other Rotarians, share the love of Rotary with the community, and raise funds for our club and its impact on the community. This helps keep our dues stable.
Grab a friend, spouse, or fellow Rotarian and sign up for a shift or three.
BIGThank YOU to the following 10 volunteers who have volunteered regularly on behalf of our club since last September at the TTC Concessions.
Dante Guiterrez - Zamora (Our Superstar with 8 shifts to date!)
Mark Kulaas and Allan Galbraith (Tied for second place)
Mike and Tammy Kintner
Gary and Jane Provo
Jill Leonard
Frank Clifton
Ken Robertson
Help lighten the load and join your fellow Rotarians by signing up to be a concessions volunteer. You can have fun while raising money! Shifts are available most days of the week, typically in the late afternoon /evenings and last about 5 hours.
Training is as easy as 1-2-3.
1. Get your WA Food Handlers Card
1 hour online training; certification is good for 2 years; $10 fee.
Training: https://www.foodworkercard.wa.gov/
2. Get your MAST permit (Mandatory Alcohol Server Training) – 3 hour training; certification is good for 5 years; $20 fee.
List of approved MAST trainings: https://lcb.wa.gov/mastrvp/mast-providers-list
3.Attend a 1-hour hands-on training at Town Toyota Center led by Confluence Rotary – DATE TBD
Please send your Food Handlers and MAST certifications to Lauren Scanga at lauren.scanga@gmail.com. Once our club has a handful of volunteers who have completed steps 1 & 2, we can coordinate a hands-on training with Confluence Rotary for our group. After that, you are ready to sign up for a volunteer shift and have some fun working the concessions!
Our club receives a portion of the net sales for each shift you volunteer for. Thus far, our club has raised over $1,300 in just September and October of last year.
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Upcoming Events
See Calendar below.
2nd Annual Toast & Roast
The fun continues. This year we will be toasting and roasting Mayor Frank Kuntz.
We are looking for Event Sponsors, Table Sponsors, and Supporters for our annual fundraiser.
We cannot raise funds to impact Sage Advocacy Center, WRF Scholarships, or Community Outreach grants without the support of all club members.
Make plans now to attend the next annual District Conference May 2-5 in beautiful Penticton, BC. You will have the opportunity to hang out with fellow American and Canadian Rotarians, be inspired by compelling speakers, and participate in valuable breakout sessions, local tours, and a Bocce tournament!
The District Conference is your opportunity to see the vision of the district and the value of Rotary. Got questions? Ask AG Mike Kintner.
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
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the program and our current inbound student, Annefleur Derksen. Also, we may learn more about our next outbound student Benjamin Sagerser, a junior at Wenatchee High School, doing Running Start through Wenatchee Valley College. 
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