View some of the speaker's PowerPoint slides below.
The speaker was introduced by P/E/N Jill Leonard, explaining that Jim is currently CEO of CDRPA and has over 30 years experience working in the "port" industry, including 1 year at Port of Chelan, 3 years at Port of Benton, and 26 years at Port of Walla Walla. He holds a BS in economics from EWU, and a MS in public administration from Evergreen State.
The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is the first of its kind in Washington. It is the principal economic development agency for Chelan & Douglas Counties. The Port of Chelan County and the Port of Douglas County voted to functionally consolidate as of January 1, 2020 and operates as an independent government entity under the provisions of Title 53 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
Jim explained the obvious logic of merging the two port districts, since we enjoy a common economy. Consolidating saves money for each. It is the largest in the state, covering 4843 square miles (larger than Rhode Island), serving 120M citizens. Each county still retains it own taxing authority, and Jim described the current levies and how they are allocated. Jim reports to 3 elected commissioners from each county. Two votes from each county are required to begin a project. Total budget for 2021 is over $26M, including more than $17M in capital projects. Some of the many properties were shown and discussed, along with their assessed values and efforts to utilize them. He discussed aid to local small businesses, having awarded 727 grants at an average of $5843, totaling $4.2M, and thanked the agencies that provided assistance funds. He announced Round-4 of COVID-19 aid from the state Commerce Department, receiving applications beginning March 29 (www.commercegrants.com). He urged our members to spread this news! A few of his images appear below. For the entire program, WATCH THE VIDEO.
He finished up by explaining the recent decline in airport travel due to COVID.
The meeting was opened and led by our fun-loving president Kory Kalahar, as he welcomed all members and guests. Announcements.
Hybrid Meeting. We did it folks! Your Rotary Board held our BOD meeting last week hybrid style. Even though I thought I might go the entire Rotary year remotely, it happened. Our next meeting on April 1st is hybrid at Pybus! NO JOKE; you can meet in person or you can check out our Zoom feed. There will be NO food, but you can bring a sack lunch or grab something to go and bring it. Come a little early.
April Social Event. After our Board of Directors (BOD) meeting in April, we hope to host a social at Pybus.
Confluence Magazine. Tom Mcnair reporting speaking with the person writing our Centennial story.
We should all become members of the WVMCC so that we receive a copy while also supporting the museum.
Blood Drive competion. Wenatchee Confluence Rotary is organizing a Cinco de Mayo blood drive at Pybus Public Market and we thought it would be fun to challenge other area Rotary clubs to see which group can donate the most blood. In addition to bragging rights, we will have a fun trophy (fresh off the 3-D printer) you can take back to your club! They will be raffling off $50 Pybus bucks that will go to a random donor that day. Sign up to donate HERE.
TTC COVID volunteers. Mark Miller at the TTC is offering the following to any groups that can commit to the following volunteer commitment:
10 adults for 5 hr shift for traffic at TTC for vaccines.
Hrs 8am-1pm or 12pm to 5pm
Time frame: April – June
Monday thru Friday time slots.
Breakfast and lunch provided. Drinks provided.
Vaccine shot for worker only.
Must commit to (3) shifts; scheduler will let you know what days are open .
Pay to organization would be $300 per group slot worked. (total $900).
AUCTION 2022. Co-chairs PP Mike and Pete conducted a humorous tag-team announcement. A record amount of funds are hoped for, with a theme of "It's all about the kids!" Much more later.
JOIN THE PARTY May 12!!! Big TRF Fundraiser, zone-wide!
Make your $100 donation your ticket to the huge fundraising Gala event "Celebrating our Foundation!" Over 75,000 Rotarians invited from Alaska, all across Canada & northern USA!! Click the link to see a 2.5 minute video promo, and to register:
5:00-6:00pm Wednesday 12 May (minimum $100 donation)
10 Things about Jim Brink. Things you Don’t Know About a Fellow Rotarian - See below
World's Best. Jill asks that you help us win the Wenatchee World's Best Non-Profit by nominating us! Because, after all, we ARE the best!! Nominations are open through April 4th. Thank you!
Click on "Community", then scroll to "Non-Profit", and "Park" then complete the write in process.
Women of Rotary. Jill also announced the next event for April 20 at Hilton Garden Inn,
POLIO. Our polio hero Carmen Bossenbrock will have a message for us next week.
Final thoughts. Not so Stupid Things that Kory has done! "My Dad passed away on August 4, 2015. A not so stupid thing that I did during that was to prioritize every doctor’s meeting, chemo treatment and radiation treatment so I could be there with him and drive him to Seattle whenever he needed to go. Anything he needed, I wanted to be there for him! I was able to spoon feed him his last meal and I have no regrets! My dad is my hero in so many ways!"
Click HERE For the latest COVID-19 local health news.
Ten (or more) things we didn't know about Jim Brink.
** video includes Kory's 'Not So Stupid Stuff' & Jill's announcements.
Next victim - Marc Heminger These members have already told their story :
1. Kory Kalahar
2. Leonard Singhose
3. Jil Leonard
4. Phil Rasmussen (Raz)
5. Laurel Turner
6. Tom Ross
7. Rich Peters
8. Gary Provo
9. Linda Parlette
10. Dawn Davies
11. Gene Anderson
12. Alicia Nakata
13. Dorry Foster
14. Claudia DeRobles
15. Ford Barrett
16. Tom McNair
17. Mark McCants
18. Sean Cooper
19. Russ Speidel
20. Andy Petro
21. Pete Van Well
22. Frank Clifton
23. Sue Rose
24. Judy Conner
25. Allan Galbraith
26. Jim Corcoran
27. Alice Meyer
28. Jim Brink
29. Marc Heminger?
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
APRIL 01 - CELEBRATION - HYBRID
Several members will describe current and recent club service projects.
This will be our first regular hybrid meeting, i.e., we are still on ZOOM, but you may also attend in person at the PYBUS Events Center. COVID rules apply. There will be no food, but you may bring your own lunch. Members are encouraged to arrive by 11:45.
APRIL 08 - CLASSIFICATION TALK
With Jodi Gerber.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
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SPEAKERS. Are you thinking of sponsoring a speaker? Complete the new online info FORM. Guidelines are posted on our website under the main menu. Or click here.
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.
The speaker was introduced by P/E/N Jill Leonard, explaining that Jim is currently CEO of CDRPA and has over 30 years experience working in the "port" industry, including 1 year at Port of Chelan, 3 years at Port of Benton, and 26 years at Port of Walla Walla. He holds a BS in economics from EWU, and a MS in public administration from Evergreen State.
