We will meet Queen Scarlette Cron, princess Dylan Schmitten and princess Natalie Pearson. Come and learn about this year's Royalty whose theme this year is "We're all in this Together". Come and learn “why” these three young ladies decided to run for the 2023 Apple Blossom Royalty. What are their expectations? How will they support our community? And maybe just maybe, they will give you an opportunity to win a few prizes, that is IF you know some apple blossom festival history!
This is always a Great program!
MEETING INFORMATION.
IMPORTANT - To help make purchasing lunches easier, we will have a cashier each week. Lunches are $12 per person. You can purchase by cash, check or Venmo. We have 20 lunches available for purchase.
GREETERS THIS WEEK - PP Allan Galbraith, Malachi Salcido, Kevin Litterell
CASHIER - TBD
20-Apr-23
Allan
Malachi
Kevin
27-Apr-23
Mickey
Scott
Berg
4-May-23
Shermer
Simmons
T. Leonard
11-May-23
Sims
Simon
Gut
Greeters are selected so as to combine one from each of 3 groups:
board members (club or Foundation), seasoned members, new members.
Teddy Garcia spoke on short notice for Elvis Garcia, the Founder and Executive Director of the Elvis Garcia Foundation which believes that higher education is a basic human need and essential to a healthy democracy. Teddy and Elvis have had a passion for education scholarships since childhood, and are selling diversity banners now to support their cause. The price begins at $150, and they will be displayed in downtown Wenatchee and East Wenatchee during June, and other cities in future years. They are giving their first scholarship this year. They believe that the banners are welcoming to all people who see them and make people feel safe.
ROTARY AT THE MOVIES. Our local Gateway Theater is now showing an ad for the Rotary Clubs of the Wenatchee Valley. Watch the video here.
Grace Van Well was honored on April 7 at the Washington State Senate with Senate Resolution 8625, where athletes, coaches, and volunteers of the 2022 national summer games were recognized in the Senate Chamber for their courage and achievements. She and her family, and coach Stephanie toured the Senate with Senator Brad Hawkins.
Because of our love for Grace, her family, and her amazing achievements, the club is inducting her as an Honorary Member of Wenatchee Rotary.
ABOUT GRACE. Grace Van Well was diagnosed with Autism Disorder at age 3. She attended school in Wenatchee and started participating in Special Olympics at age 11 in Speed Skating. That was quickly followed by swimming, figure skating, bowling, basketball, soccer and most recently, track. She began competitively swimming in middle school for the Pioneer Bears (where she also participated in Drill Team) and Velocity Swimming private swim club.
UPCOMING EVENTS. District Conference 2023, May 18-21
PP Pete Van Well announced that Wenatchee Rotary will be working the Polio Plus booth at the Expo Village outside Leavenworth’s Festhalle during the District 5060 Conference May 19 through 21. Volunteers do NOT need to attend the conference to help out at the booth. We need two Rotarians for two hour shifts starting Friday, May 19 at 11:00 am (set up) until 6 pm; Saturday May 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday Mar 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pete will have a signup sheet at our meetings.
We have seven volunteers already committed. Will you please join them?
Questions? Call Pete Van Well at 509-679-5214.
The District is launching a HUGE new initiative in Rotary’s fight to end Polio, a fight that has its very roots in Wenatchee Rotary. Oh, and there will be snacks. Email Pete at pete2@vanwell.net or call at 509-679-5214 to volunteer. Thanks.
Register for the conference here; click the image.
ALL-SERVICE-CLUB LUNCH. Wenatchee Convention Center. Join us on Wednesday May 3 at the All Service Club luncheon, a highlight of the Apple Blossom Festival. This is our chance to hang out with others who are making an impact in the community. President Jill has purchased a table. Get a ticket from her at only $25, or purchase them here.
Doors open at 11:30 AM, program begins at noon. Help us honor our 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year, community leaders, and hearing from our Keynote Speaker, 2023 Grand Marshal Sarah Babbitt.
New this year, we will be meeting on Thursday, May 4 during our regular meeting time. The meeting will be at the Museum. Make sure you plan to hear the classification talk from Katie Blair.
SERVICE PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES.
EARTH DAY. Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day. Please come to Wenatchee Rotary Park in the Peace Plaza area from 9:30-noon to help rake rocks, weed and spread topsoil in the 4,000 square feet area around the Peace Plaza, before it is hydro seeded late next week. Please bring a rake, gloves, water and your Rotary spirit to help us for a few hours Saturday morning! We will have snacks available to energize you during the work party and after.
Town Toyota Concessions - There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and help generate funds for the Community Outreach Grants. Thus far, we have raised about $2100 for Community Outreach!
Thank you for supporting the club and volunteering your time.
Youth Exchange 2023-2024.
We are looking for host families for our female inbound exchange student from the Netherlands. Families do not need to host the entire time. If you would like to host a student for all or a part of the school year, contact RYE chair Brett Riley. Or Alice Meyer.
VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED FOR MISSION RIDGE TRAIL RUNS. We have been contacted by Irene Henninger of Evergreen Trail Runs with this request.
"Evergreen Trail Runs, (www.evergreentrailruns.com) hosts monthly races around the Cascades. I'm reaching out to you to see if you think any Rotary Club members might have any interest in volunteering for a race we are hosting, Devil’s Gulch, which is based out of Mission Ridge Ski Area on July 15. We have operated most of our races consistently for several years now, although the Devils Gulch Race we acquired this year. It is our first truly impressive ultramarathon race, headlining with 50mi and 100mi options. There is also a half marathon. We have a number of different roles available from helping out at aid stations to assisting with race registration. If anyone volunteers, they receive a free race entry for one of our races ..". READ MORE
ROSARIO'S CHILEAN DESSERTS. Our exchange student from Chile would like to share some of her favorite desserts which she is making herself (for a small fee of course). For info, see her next week.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANTS.
Community Outreach Committee seeking grant applications.
Chair Joe St. Jean says .....
"Do you know of a worthwhile project that just needs a little funding to
get it “off the ground”? Do you know of a group that is seeking funds to support their projects?"
FINES (Fun,Informational, Newsworthy, or Educational).
Veronica Arroyo-Perez offered praise to new members Lee and Roberta Alley for their local tutoring work.
PP Don Myers promoted hosting of Youth Exchange students explaining how much he and Heidi have enjoyed doing that many times over the years, adding that they are planning an international trip soon when they will visit some of their exchange "kids". The trip begins in Germany for the wedding of Axana, who visited our club last December.
Kevin Litterell announced plans for his company (Tekni-Plex)to participate in the Earth Day Fair at Pybus on April 22 for the 3rd consecutive year, and also that Tekni-Plex is the new Title Sponsor for the Apple Blossom Youth Parade.
Guest Reuben Mayes (of Seattle Children's Hospital) will be handing out life jackets at Memorial Park on Youth Day Sunday April 30.
Ken Robertson announced that signups are available today for Rosario's desserts and for TTC concessions. He then gave some fun facts about our guest Reuben Mayes.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK.“This is a changing world. We must be prepared to change with it. The story of Rotary will have to be written again and again.”- Paul Harris
Check out the upcoming events for the Club, District 5060, and Rotary International
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ABOUT GRACE. Grace Van Well was diagnosed with Autism Disorder at age 3. She attended school in Wenatchee and started participating in Special Olympics at age 11 in Speed Skating. That was quickly followed by swimming, figure skating, bowling, basketball, soccer and most recently, track. She began competitively swimming in middle school for the Pioneer Bears (where she also participated in Drill Team) and Velocity Swimming private swim club. 
PP Pete Van Well announced that Wenatchee Rotary will be working the Polio Plus booth at the Expo Village outside Leavenworth’s Festhalle during the District 5060 Conference May 19 through 21. Volunteers do NOT need to attend the conference to help out at the booth. We need two Rotarians for two hour shifts starting Friday, May 19 at 11:00 am (set up) until 6 pm; Saturday May 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday Mar 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pete will have a signup sheet at our meetings.
Town Toyota Concessions - There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and help generate funds for the Community Outreach Grants. Thus far, we have raised about $2100 for Community Outreach!
ROSARIO'S CHILEAN DESSERTS. Our exchange student from Chile would like to share some of her favorite desserts which she is making herself (for a small fee of course). For info, see her next week.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANTS.
