This Week's Program

Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.

Learn more about the candidates for Walla Walla County Sheriff - this is not a debate.

Matthew J. Stroe

Matthew Stroe was born and raised in Walla Walla and graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1996. Matt graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's degree in general studies with a focus on Criminal Justice, Psychology and Sociology. Matt and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 12 years and have two children. He is currently the director of security at Whitman College. He has coached several youth sports programs in the Walla Walla valley and is a member of various associations. To learn more about Matt Stroe please visit www.stroeforsheriff.com.

Undersheriff Mark Crider

Mark Crider holds a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources from Ohio State University and a master's degree in Safety and Systems Management from University of Southern California. He served 10 years as a Navy fighter pilot, and 22 years as an FBI Special Agent. Mark is currently the Walla Walla County Undersheriff. A proud parent, he has two adult children. To learn more about Mark Crider please visit www.criderforsheriff.com

Community Clean Up

Rick Benn, the man who wants to clean the city, has scheduled the second round of gardening work to finish up at the Blue Mountain Humane Society this Saturday October 20th at 1PM . Please RSVP to Rick, if you are able to assist in this cleanup project. Please bring some gardening tools and gloves!

If you'd like to join the committee to help plan these beautification projects please email Rick him at: rbenn@communitybanknet.com

Shine for ShelterBox - save the date

Shine for ShelterBox Fundraiser | Changing Lives

November 8th - Save the Date

When disasters strike and power lines go down, families are left vulnerable, wrenched away from comfort and light. The need for a communal space to share meals is essential in the road to recovery, as winter brings shorter days and colder nights.

Join our community and get together to brighten lives at this candlelit dinner and silent auction for friends and family. As you dine, you’ll be raising money to provide emergency shelter for families who have lost everything in the blink of an eye.

The majority of the money raised allows our club to contribute at a Gold Hero status with a $5,000 contribution to ShelterBox. More event details to follow but we ask that you set aside the evening of November 8th.

Tree Planting Scheduled

Sam Wells announced that there will be a tree planting on Saturday, October 27th. More details to come, but please set the morning aside to make Walla Walla even more beautiful.

WWII Memorial Dedication

Thanks to Rotarian Doug Saturno's hard work and dedication the WWII memorial is nearing completion. Read the full story here: https://www.union-bulletin.com/local/history-in-the-making-as-world-war-ii-memorial-takes/article_f43c1802-beb1-11e8-b091-bb7d63640d40.html

We are all invited to the dedication to be held on Sunday, November 11th at 2pm at Fort Walla Walla Park.

October 24th is World Polio Day

Polio is a highly contagious, crippling and potentially deadly infections disease that is caused by the poliovirus. The infection is spread from person to person and can cause paralysis and even death. The virus is only infectious to other humans and spreads through person-to-person contact. Because the virus lives in the throat and the intestines it is most frequently spread through contact with fecal matter of an infected individual. The virus can also be spread from droplets from an infected persons sneeze or cough as well.

The virus can live for many weeks in the feces of an infected individual. The virus can be spread to others immediately before and up to 2 weeks after the infected individual's symptoms first appear. Individuals can still spread the disease even if they themselves do not get sick. About 72 out of every 100 infected with the virus will not show any symptoms.

A vaccine is available to help children's bodies fight the virus. Most children receiving all the recommended vaccinations for Polio will be protected from the virus.

The Rotary Foundation and Rotarians around the world have reduced polio cases by 99.9% since vowing to eradicate Polio from the world.

On August 15, Rotary announced it would spend $96.5 million to complete the eradication of polio around the world. Rotary also committed to raising $50 more million a year to be matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, yielding an amazing $450 million over the next three-year period. Rotary has contributed over $1.8 billion dollars to fight Polio since launching its polio program, PolioPlus, in 1985.

To learn more about Rotary's efforts to eradicate Polio please visit www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/fighting-disease.

New Exchange Student

Etienne Chaillot - He is from La Chateau d' Olonne, France which is on the west coast of the country. He is 17 years old and will be a Junior at Walla Walla High School this year. He will be here until July 2019. His parents are Christophe and Laurence Chaillot. He has turned out for cross country this fall and plans to pay tennis this spring at school. He has a sister who is 20 and is attending college.

He has been involved with us and our Latino Club activities at the fair this year from helping with cleaning prior to the fair and in our Exploring Post 311 booth under the grandstands at the fair.

A welcome dinner was recently hosted for him.

Rotary Joint District Conference

Our Family

Our fellow Rotarians at work, at play and celebrating victories!

Although Jan did not win, she danced the night away on Saturday at the '3rd Annual Dancing with the W2 Stars' competition held at the Gesa Powerhouse Theatre to benefit Valley Residential Services. Thank you Jan, for your participation in this great cause!

Valley Residential Services - "With the proceeds from the event for the past two years, we were able to purchase a much needed van. This year we hope to purchase a wheelchair lift and modifications for the van, with the money raised tonight. We are extremely grateful for all of our Stars! You are making a difference in the lives of many! Thank you!"

Interact Club

INTERACT CLUB UPDATE:

The 1st Walla Walla Interact Club meeting was held last week. 6 students from Wa-Hi and 2 College Place High School students attended the 1st meeting and are excited to get involved. Welcome Interact Club members!

FUTURE INTERACT MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT IMPRESS SALON ON THE FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:30 PM.

If you want to find out more please contact President Todd Brandenburg. Additional information regarding the Interact Club Program can be found in the Interact pamphlet at https://my.rotary.org/en/document/interact-guide-rotary-club-sponsors-and-advisers

A Reason To Celebrate

National Dictionary Day & National Learn a Word Day - October 16th

History of National Dictionary Day

National Dictionary Day was created to honor Noah Webster's Birthday, October 16, 1758. The day was set aside to emphasize the importance of learning and using dictionary skills and increasing one's vocabulary. Webster is considered the Father of the American Dictionary.

How to Observe

Celebrate both days by learning a new word or two! Get out your dictionary and scroll through it to find some new and interesting words. Play a dictionary based game such as Balderdash. There are many apps available to help you learn a new word every day just as Word of the day.

Board meeting

All Rotarians are welcome to attend Rotary Board of Directors Meetings at the Marcus Whitman Hotel on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, from noon to 1 PM. It’s a good way to complete Blue Badge requirements or make up a missed meeting. The group meets in the board room on the second floor.

Our next meetings will be held Mondays, November 5th and 19th .

Attendees do need to order lunch in advance, if they choose. Contact Chris at dosm@mwhcc.com for the lunch menu and to place your order. The $15 fee can be charged to your Rotary account.