Rotary Club of Everett-Port Gardner
About Our Club
History of the Founding of the Rotary Club of Everett-Port Gardner:
In the fall of 1985, due to the rapid growth in Everett it became apparent that more Rotary Club's ere needed in the area. A committee was established under the leadership of Everett Rotary Club Noon president Mark Samuelson. The focus was to determine the feasibility of and process by which a new club would be formed. The committee included these noted community leaders. Bill Dobler, Tom Rainville, Mark Nesse, Dale Lyski, Travis Snyder, and Earl Smiley. One of the original names considered was Everett-Milltown Rotary Club.
Timelines:
- Envisioned - Fall of 1985
- Founded - August 1986
- Breakfasted - March 1987
- Met - June 17, 1987
- Incorporated - October 27, 1987
- Chartered - January 9, 1988
Meeting Places: (Approximate Dates)
- 1988 - Everett Pacific Hotel
- 1988 - 1992 - 1st National Bank (Cascade Club)
- 1993 - 1994 - Everett Pacific Hotel
- 1995 - 2015 - Everett Golf & Country Club
- 2015 - 2016 - Legion Memorial Golf & Country Club
- 2016 - 2017 - Howard Johnson Hotel
- 2017 - 2018 - Buzz Inn on Broadway
- 2019 - 2023 - HopeWorks Station North
- 2023 - 2023 - Buzz Inn on Broadway
- 2023 - Present - The Vintage Cafe' on Hewitt