Dr. Garn Christensen, a member of East Wenatchee Rotary and Superintendant of Eastmont School District, was given a memorable introduction by P/E Mike Kintner. Listen to it here. Unfortunately that is all of this program that is available due to restrictions on what Garn is allowed to publicize. But if you missed this program, you missed one our best ever. It was literally spell-binding, hearing about his challenging and dangerous missions in some remote parts of the undeveloped world, representingSHELTERBOX-USAthrough Rotary, helping people to have shelter in areas devastated by natural disasters.
See also ShelterBox with Rotary . ShelterBox is a global organization made up of people who believe in shelter as a human right – that shelter from the chaos of disaster and conflict is vital.
New Member Induction
Frank Jorgensen
New member Frank Jorgensen was introduced by his sponsor and neighbor Phil Rasmussen, and inducted into the club by President Pete. A Rotary charge was administered by PP Terry Sorom, who praised Rotary and its people, and gave reasons why he has enjoyed his 32 years in the club. Frank will be serving on the WestSide committee and will be serving as a greeter for the next few weeks. Frank is owner of Jorgensen Custom Builders.
President Pete opened the meeting of the "Vernal Equinox plus 1" of Rotary clubs. After welcoming several guests and our newest member we recited Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-Way Test (in honor of our speaker). Then Pete made or allowed the announcements below.
NEW.
Rich Peters recognized and fined ($5) those local endeavors who who made the World's Best list this week.
REVIEW.
Gorge Training. We are seeking more names to agree to work concessions at THE GORGE this summer. Sign up here for TRAINING. The final training session is to be held May 7, 5:30 - 8:30 PM (location TBA). More info soon.
Rotary Fellowship Event : March 27, 6-8 PM, Bob's Burgers & Brews, 795 Grant Rd., E. Wenatchee. 6-8PM. Bring a guest. Contact Doug Button here.
Kory Kalahar reminded us of the WestSide HS 5th Annual Spaghetti Feed/Auction fundraiser on behalf of student Ewan MacPherson. March 28, 6-8 PM. There will be excellent entertainment. He brought with him student Reuben to tell us more about it.
Foundation meeting - next week 3/27 with PDG Pete Erickson.
RLI Wenatchee . April 13-14. See 5060 site.
Lunch at the Skills Center . Rob Tidd of Confluence Rotary invites us to lunch at the culinary school at the Wenatchee Valley Technical Skill Center on April 17th. The tech center is located at 327 E. Penny Road, Bldg. A in Wenatchee. There will be a presentation about the skill center and a tour for those who are interested. "We have a 2nd year student who is going to make this lunch his 'Chef of the Day' wherein he will decide the menu, shopping, etc… The cost is $25, part of which will go to support the culinary school. We have room up to 120 people for lunch. So far we have 35 Rotarians from the Confluence and Leavenworth clubs and guests signed up." Sign up with Rob here.
District Conference May 2... Pete is providing group transportation.
Carmen Bossenbrockwill hopefully be back for at least one meeting, on March 28.
Pete's Good News: Lewis & Clark on this date in 1804 departed on their historic expedition from St. Charles, MO. These men are celebrated for being the first to accept directions from a woman (Sacacagawea)!
[Ed. Note. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2003. The photo is part of a mural at the Montana House of Representatives.]
Join Kory Kalahar & John McDarment on the Centennial Committee . Help plan the January 16, 2021 big celebration gala at the Wenatchee Convention Center.
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 March 21, donations by club members to the Club-60 cups was $22.53,bringing our total to $2,160. Combined with other member donations by other means of $6,630 (as of 3/21) brings our total to $7,116, or $21,348with the Gates match! This equates to 35,651 lives potentially saved!
$7,116
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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