On February 1, 2021, Wenatchee Rotary officially completed our first 100 years of service to the Wenatchee Valley and the world. Our tribute on January 14, was the first of several planned celebrations.
Kelli joined the club January 21, 2021, sponsored by Russ Speidel. Summary of her remarks.
Born and raised in Tacoma
Family roots in Wenatchee
She never knew what to do with her hair
Newspaper reporter
Congressional staffer
Husband: Brett Scott, former Capitol Hill staffer and a government affairs consultant.
Two daughters: Kate (9) and Vivian (7)
Moved to Wenatchee in 2013
Current role: Central Washington Manager for U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08)
Loves her 11-year-old chow, Barkley. Read story HERE.
Her induction and charge covered in a recent APPLESEED.
Some of her visuals are shown below.
Grand parents
At Lake Wenatchee
At OSU w/sorority sisters
Work & play at the US Capitol
Marriage to Brett Scott
At Wenatchee
After the 2015 fire
Barkley
Dawn Davies has fond memories of the
Humane Society fund raiser when Barkley
Became dog president
Now working for the conresswoman
WEEK IN REVIEW - Feb. 04, 2021, 6 PM (ZOOM #42A)
The Centennial Toast to 100 years of Greatness!
26 members and a few guests gathered at 6-7 PM to toast our 100 years of community and world service. Many toasts were offered. Much reminiscing and imbibing of adult beverages were enjoyed by all. Scroll to bottom to see attendance.
The meeting was opened and led by president Kory Kalahar, as he welcomed all members and guests.
Announcements.
May 12th. - D5060 Foundation Event - virtual fundraiser for Rotary led by Robin DeRock! This is a meal event; more to come.
Women in Rotary month. Welcome women; thanks for all you do!
NCESD. We received a thank-you note this week for our recent $4,000 grant for their classroom grant program. The money went to classrooms in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. It said: " Wenatchee Rotary, Thank you, thank you, thank you for your generous donation to North Central Education Foundation! Your support assisted our funding efforts. A total of 123 grants were awarded during this incredibly challenging time our teachers require support more than ever! You are appreciated immensely! Kerri Mitchell - Combs, Board Member "
Project Time.
An ask from the Community Foundation scholarship program for scholarship readers. Great service opportunity for anyone in our club who has the time and interest. She asks folks to respond by Feb. 15, so it is time sensitive. This is not tied to our Wenatchee Rotary Foundation scholarship program as we have our committee set for this scholarship season. Thanks, Joe or Julie Mott <julie@cfncw.org>
The idea was brought to my attention that our club could write cards of appreciation and thanks to the first responders who are working at the TTC administering the vaccine. Cards/letters can be dropped off at the TTC or mailed to TTC First Responders, C/O Town Toyota Center, 1300 Walla Walla Ave 98801
Fellowship Opportunity: Paul Jones (PJ) from Sunrise Rotary, asked me to put out to you that anyone who wants to meet/ski at Mission Ridge as a Rotary get-together just show up every Wednesday at 1pm. At the base in front of big trail map sign next to stairs up to lodge. 1:00 pm Wednesdays.
Kory on NCW Life TV. On Monday 2/8, check out Marc Heminger and Kory on "Street Talk with Mike 'Madog' Magnotti" talking all about Rotary! They discuss what Rotary is and how important this year is for us all! Monday Feb. 8, 10 AM & 10:30 PM. You can also watch itHERE.
Allan Galbraith is a new grandpa. Daughter Lisa had a baby girl, Catherine, on Monday, February 1. Allan voluntarily offered a fine of $50. Allan says she already needs a haircut! See photos below.
Sue Rose, not to be outdone, also paid a $50 fine because today about this time (12:15) 50 years ago, her first child, daughter Jill was born. Sue's dad paid a fine of $1 per pound.
A Toast. A celebratory toast to Wenatchee Rotary for 100 years of service to the Wenatchee Valley, surrounding communities, and the world. Please be present tonight (2/4) at 6 PM on ZOOM. See "Week in Review".
Judy Conner. Judy had hoped to participate in "Ten things you Don’t Know About a Fellow Rotarian" but she was still suffering after effects of a recent illness.
Not so stupid. Kory shared how he is thankful for his wife and family and that they started young having 3 great kids, all now adults (Emma, Mackenzie, & Carson). They married when Kory was only 22.
Jill Leonard's Educational Moment. See below.
How about those babies!
Allan is new grandpa.
Lisa & Catherine
Sue not to be outdone
JILL'S EDUCATIONAL MOMENT
Our Rotary Foundations
Jill Leonard took a few minutes to explain some basics about the two foundations which we support, plus the ClubRunner mobile app.
The WRF is our private club non-profit, named for a past member and philanthropist, Paul Scea. A member donating $500 or more becomes a Paul Scea Fellow. Track your donations by contacting Jill or other WRF board member. This fund is aimed mainly at local education scholarships, but it also assists many local charities. One aspect of the WRF is the Legacy Society.
TRF is Rotary's world-wide non-profit. Any Rotarian donating $1,000 or more becomes a Paul Harris Fellow (Paul Harris founded Rotary in 1905 in Chicago). TRF includes many different charities including one of Rotary's primary initiatives - PolioPlus. One may donate to TRF or track donations at MyRotary; create a login using the same email address used for our ClubRunner.
ClubRunner mobile application. Carry our membership in your mobile phone to get instant communication, quick and easy (and more).
Keni Sturgeon is an experienced nonprofit and arts & culture leader with a background that includes more than 14 years of experience in senior and executive management. Prior to joining the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center as its Executive Director in November 2018, she was with Pacific Science Center in Seattle, as their Vice President of Science Engagement and Outreach.
Keni received her graduate degree in cultural anthropology from Arizona State University in 2000, and earned a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Illinois in 2017. She serves as a Director on the Western Museums Association’s (WMA) board of directors, is a Trustee for the Icicle Fund, serves on the AppleSTEM Network’s Leadership tTeam, is a member of Our Valley Our Future’s Equity and Inclusion Working Group, and is a community advisor to Cultural Access Washington/Inspire Washington.
FEBRUARY 18 - HEARING LOSS -
THE SILENT EPIDEMIC
With Monique Hammond
CENTENNIAL PLANS AND HISTORY
Plan to attend our 100-year celebrations
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Virtual Celebration - Spring 2021/TBA
Big Gala! - Wenatchee Convention Center/TBA
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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.
