Malachi was born in Republic, WA, and raised in the Wenatchee Valley. He graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1992, and married his college sweetheart Cathy in 1995. They have 4 children and a son-in-law.
Malachi’s company activities include a full-service contracting business, a data space & cryptocurrency company, and various real estate interests.
Malachi is an alumnus of Wenatchee Valley College and Central Washington University where he earned degrees in Accounting and Finance. Malachi was voted the Wenatchee Valley College Distinguished Alumni of the Year in 2018.
The Salcido family is very active in community support efforts, along with ministry efforts both locally and globally. Malachi serves as the President of the Board at both The River Academy and Sage Hills Church.
With Ruben Mayes, Regional Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer covering most of the northwest, including Alaska. Following a glowing intro by Dr. Carin Smith, Rueben used a highly-professional PowerPoint to illustrate his discussion of the amazing work being done in the field of pediatric medicine, especially cancer treatment.
He began by relating the story of 'Harper', a little Yakima girl who was healed of an aggressive form of Leukemia via an amazing new cancer treatment called CAR T-Cell therapy, in clinical trials. This is his favorite of some 500 such on-going current trials.
Rueben also made mention of the fact that Seattle Children's is the largest such hospital in the nation in terms of geographical reach with 43 clinics in 4 states, including Wenatchee and Kennewick, and is the world's leader in novel approaches to pediatric cancer research.
He further discussed career pathways, access to care, the mobile Science Adventure Lab, and more.
We are especially honored to have Rueben as a member of this club.
The Board of Directors has approved applications for two potential members, Sean Fitzgerald, Wenatchee School District, proposed by PP Kory Kalahar, and Barbara Walters, NCW Libraries, proposed by PP Jill Leonard. You may submit feedback by October 10.
Rotary International Chair, Frank Clifton, shared a PowerPoint on how the PHF points work and how you can use them. Three members were recognized. Tom Leonard and Lee Alley received their first PHF recognition. Terry Stuller became a PHF+5!
Please join your Wenatchee Rotary Enviros installing a second Pollinator Garden in Wenatchee. Our first garden is at the Link Park-n-Ride Columbia Station, and we gathered volunteers from Sunrise and Confluence clubs as well as local environmentalists. The new garden will be in Olds Town closer to the Highway junction. Confluence club is leading this effort, and we will pool our lessons-learned from the first (smaller) garden. Please sign up for one or both work parties (Oct. 7 & 28) to prep the sight (thank goodness this one has irrigation already installed!), and plant the pollinator starts. Signup below.
Our member Lee Alley visited the site and states, "As a former beekeeper, I believe the site is entomologically very good, with access to clean, reliable water (Wenatchee & Columbia Rivers) 24/7/365. Even better that there are no close-by orchards (with Insecticides)." Yay! Please plan to bring work gloves, knee pads and a hat. This is a high-viz area, so please wear a 'Rotarians At Work' T-shirt if you have one.
This is our District Governors continuing focus, and a really big project. Many hands make light work, so please sign up for an hour or two of having fun while doing good. Thank you Wenatchee Rotarians for all you do in our community.
Elizabeth Jackson, Cascadia CD, will facilitate a forum for participants to ask questions about native gardening, review the benefits of native plant landscaping, share tips to manage/start a successful garden, troubleshoot with local gardeners, and connect with other native plant enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcomed.
Join us on Saturday, October 21st from 10 am - noon. Meet at the Saddle Rock Gateway Trailhead Pavilion, 1155 Circle St., Wenatchee, WA 98801. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. The trailhead has bathroom facilities, parking, and a covered shelter. If weather is extreme, then we will instead meet at Cascadia CD's office, 1350 McKittrick St., Wenatchee, WA.
Pennies for Polio
Saturdays in October- More Help Needed
The Rotary Clubs of the Wenatchee Valley will be at the Farmer's Market on Saturdays in October collecting money for Polio. This is a perfect opportunity to educate and collect money for Polio.
Grab a fellow Rotarian and sign up together. You can pair and share while helping to eradicate Polio.
Please plan to join us on Friday, October 13, 2023, for an informal recognition ceremony to thank the individuals, businesses, and other organizations that helped create Wenatchee Rotary Park over the course of the last 21 years, including the original planning for the Park.
We also want to recognize recent donors to the Peace Plaza and Pickleball Courts.
The Park’s amenities include:
Sports Courts (2 pickleball courts and half-court basketball)
Peace Plaza
Disc Golf
Splash Pad
Picnic shelters (2)
Paved trails
Play area
Restrooms
Parking at the Maple Street parking lot at 1810 Maple Street, Wenatchee, WA or for those with
disabilities park along the roadside at 1807 Mulberry Ln , Wenatchee, WA. Seating is limited. Bring your own chair.
The results are in! Sage Advocacy Center and Wenatchee Rotary are the recipients of the net proceeds from our Toast & Roast on March 9, 2024.
The board has unanimously voted to support the SAGE Advocacy Center during Raise the Paddle and split the net proceeds between the Wenatchee Rotary Foundation and Community Outreach Grants.
By supporting two of the Wenatchee Rotary Club's areas of interest. We can promote the impact Wenatchee Rotary is making in the community and Rotary as a whole.
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
Meeting will be held at Pybus Event 
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