Both members and non-members can now signup to volunteer for work at the Gorge Amphitheatre and help raise much-needed funds for Wenatchee Rotary. We need a team ASAP for the first event!
To have the secretary sign you up, click on the preferred event below. OR ... On our Home Page, click the "Gorge" tab [or here ] to see all related info. Login is required to signup yourself. Either way, you will receive a confirmation email, likewise if you need to cancel. Precise logistics will be available next week.
Menu and meeting room : Columbia River Room; Pork Loin in Herb Wine Gravy, Wild Rice, Grilled Squash, Green Salad with 3 toppings, Chef's Choice Dessert & Coffee Service.
NOTE: HYPERLINKS HEREIN MAY NOT FUNCTION IN ALL BROWSERS.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
JUNE 20 - "NEWS FROM THE YMCA"
With Dorry Foster
Dorry will be thanking the club for the Rotary grant award, and showcasing YMCA community benefits but most importantly presenting Ment2b, the YMCA mentoring program.
JUNE 27 - END OF YEAR TRANSFER OF POWER
AKA Presidential Roast
End of Year, Peaceful Transfer of Power, Presidential Roast/Recognition/Tribute, Installation of officers. These are some of the names traditionally assigned to the final meeting of the Rotary year as we transfer the leadership reins.
As we enjoy the last meeting that President Pete will preside over this week, be sure to be here for his send off next week. How many superlative names for our club can we pack into one meeting? And what will be the penultimate "good news" of the year - that Pete's reign is over and he hands off the gavel to President Elect, soon to be President Mike? Don't miss the laughs and fun of this transition meeting - sure to entertain!
NO MEETING JULY 4
WEEK IN REVIEW - June 13, 2019
HANWASH in Haiti
Carin Smith used handouts and a PowerPoint to give a brief overview of the Rotary HANWASH Program, and our involvement with it. HANWASH is an acronym meaning "TheHaitiNational CleanWater,Sanitation &Health Strategy". In 2019 the club committed to become a "Champion" of one of the first four pilot projects organized by this group, which will be in the town ofFerrier, near Milot (where we have been sponsoring a local clean water initiative). This is an exciting and innovative District-Wide Project, and we welcome other clubs to become involved, helping to bring clean potable water to all of Haiti by 2030.
One of Carin's handouts was a copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reflecting an international agreement between all of the parties involved.
The World Service Committee welcomes new members! Contact Bill Murray to work with the Milot project subcommittee (transferring control to the community of Milot) or Carin Smith to work with the HANWASH subcommittee.
STOP THE BLEED with Doug Sklar
Douglas Sklaris a two-time past president of the Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club and has been a Rotarian since 1992. In his free time he is the chair of the Club’s initiative to train 1,000 people in CPR, how to use an AED, and how to ‘Stop the Bleed’. Read more bio in last week's Appleseed.
Doug became interested in the issue of saving heart-attack victims after he suffered one last October 29, learning that survival rates increase dramatically when first aid is given quickly. Doug gave an informative and engaging talk. Listen here to audio of Doug's talk.
His club has made a big commitment to train 1,000 people in CPR and in the use of AED devices (Automated External Defibrillator), and how to Stop the Bleed which is a "national awareness campaign and call to action intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to stop a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives". He stated that one is 60-times more likely to need an AED than a fire extinguisher. His brochure states "This $100,000 commitment to our community over the next two years will only be achieved with your support. Each $35.00 donation will pay for one community member to receive training in CPR, AED and Stop the bleed."
They have successfully partnered with Lifeline Ambulance Service, who gives the classes, and agrees to routinely maintain all of the AED devices placed around the community by Rotary.
Training classes are provided locally in OMAK at a discounted price by Lifeline on a weekly basis. Their Wenatchee website lists nominal prices for these regular classes. They are raising funds and have received a Rotary grant. Doug expressed 3 "ASKS".
He strongly suggests training classes (no law against ending with beer and pizza)
Their small club has taken on a big commitment; they need help
That all clubs make a similar commitment locally, even if on a smaller level.
NOTE: There is NO AED in the Red Lion.
MEETING PHOTOS
Carin Smith discusses HANWASH
Doug Sklar
It was a preview of things to come.
Alice Meyer does the work of 3 good men!
President Nominee Designate Alice Meyer presided in the absence of the 3 guys who would normally take over, and she warned that things might be a little different this week. In honor of Flag Day tomorrow, she led the club in the National Anthem.
After the program, she made or allowed the following announcements and reminders.
From the chaplain: Al Bridges lost his son to illness, leaving behind 2 young children. Terry Sorom suffers from some severe health issues. PP/PDG Dick Harris is hospitalized with pneumonia.
Paul Pankey stated he has sent a card to Terry on behalf of the Club. Be sure to send Terry a Card, preferably humorous.
June 20. President Pete's final board meeting will be June 20 in the Cascade Room upstairs, with appetizers and no-host bar. All members are invited to attend at 5:30, with the business session beginning at 4:30.
June 25. Newcomers breakfast will be June 25, 2019; time and place to be confirmed.
June 27. End of year transfer of power, aka "presidential roast", with planning by PP Don Myers and the past presidents.
July 3. We do not meet July 4, but on Wednesday July 3, the WHS summer school is meeting at Rotary Park and has requested some Rotarians come and speak on community service. Pete and Rich Peters will be there. More later.
GorgeAmphitheatre volunteering -- Rob Tidd (Confluence Rotary) was present to encourage sign-ups, and he also expressed his feeling of pride and honor at having received the District Cadman Award at district conference. For all related info and signup link, click here (or on the "Gorge" tab on the home page). The first of 9 concerts will be July 13. See schedule and more help at the top of this Appleseed.
Carmen Bossenbrock was with us again today, generating lots of smiles and well-wishes (thanks to Ford for fetching her).
Andy Petro thanked Don and Heidi Myers for stepping up to the plate to be the first host family for Beatrice arriving in August.
Alice proudly announced that we ended her meeting in record time.
Join Kory Kalahar & John McDarment on the Centennial Committee . Help plan the January 16, 2021 Gala.
CAROL NORTON - Loved, respected servant of this club and Rotary for 42 plus years. She served as Executive Secretary 42 years beginning in in 1967, and honorary member until her passing on March 26, 2019.
Thanks very much to those of you that have given toward the new Carol Norton WSU Scholarship fund. So far we are near halfway to the initial goal of $10,000. Gifts are tax deductible and there are many ways to give:
One time cash or check
Pledge and budget over two or three years
Bequest - Include an amount in your will
Help in reaching out to Legacy Members or PR in the community
Keep up to date with Karen Russell on her personal Caring Bridge page.
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 ambitious goal was set by President Pete at $10,000. On June 13, donations by club members to the Club-60 cups were$20.41bringing our total to $8,625 or $25,875with the Gates match! This equates to 43,211 lives potentially saved!
$8625
Note: We continue our 10-year relationship with the Gates Foundation. Since 2013, they have matched each dollar with $2 toward polio eradication. Collections at KPQ on Polio Day were $1,133. Read about 2018 World Polio Day, October 24
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CAROL NORTON - Loved, respected servant of this club and Rotary for 42 plus years. She served as Executive Secretary 42 years beginning in in 1967, and honorary member until her passing on March 26, 2019. 
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