11:45 a.m. - Please join with video so we can connect and see each other's smiling faces! (Link to meeting will be provided via email)
Presenter: Pat Reay
Program:Port of Walla Walla
Pat is the Executive Director for the Port of Walla Walla since July 1, 2016. As Executive Director he is responsible for the operations of the Port subject to the oversight of the Port Commission, providing management and supervision to the staff, providing advice to the Commission regarding economic development, the promotion of goodwill for the Port and such activities directed by the Commission and as may be necessary or desirable to facilitate the continuing operation of all the business of the Port.
Prior to his position with the Port of Walla Walla, he served 12 years as the City Administrator for the City of College Place. He has been active with several community organizations, including the Chair of the Walla Walla Community College “Ride Against Child Abuse” College Rodeo, Board member of the N.W. Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals Association, member of Sunrise Rotary, Board member of the RMEF Walla Walla Chapter, member of the Board of Governors for the Walla Walla Community College Foundation, Past President of the Walla Walla Exchange Club (2016-2017), past Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Board of Directors serving 9 years and holding the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President and President on the Fair Board and a current member of the Board of Directors for the Pendleton Round-Up. Pat and his wife Emily, who owns Reflections Salon in Walla Walla, reside in Walla Walla.
Pat is a graduate of Eastern Oregon State College (Eastern Oregon University) completing a double degree, including a Bachelor of Science: Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Small City and Rural County Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Geography and Regional Planning.
Recently, our Club heard from the Sunrise Rotary Club about the $200,000 Vista Terrace Park playground project. They have been working with the City on this for the past six months and have recently purchased playground equipment. It will have a playground that is handicap accessible and a picnic shelter. This is a much needed project near Eastgate Wilbur exit, but, North of the highway. Our club is donating $15,000 out of our major project funds (we set aside $5,000 each year). We would like to make it $20,000. So, you are invited to donate with the Club matching dollar per dollar up to $2,500. If you donate $100, the Club will donate $100, for a total of $200. Send your check to Rotary Club of Walla Walla, PO Box 418, Walla Walla 99362.
Also, the Sunrise Rotary Club has a buy a brick fundraiser.
Purchase a brick or two with your special message, which will be used in the walking path: https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/VistaTerracePark
We are excited for this park redevelopment which will enable the community to better enjoy outdoor activities with their children.
Looking for Rotarians to help with the Vaccination Clinic
The Volunteer site is showing new volunteer opportunities for Sunday, February 21st and Monday, February 22nd. As of yesterday, the Sunday event was almost full but there were several spots for the Monday event.
A dozen of our local Walla Walla Rotarians volunteered again to help make the Walla Walla COVID-19 vaccination event wildly successful. We helped with organizing parking, traffic, provided mobility, escorting patients, registration, and other duties as assigned. Rotarians Bill, Dave, Tom, Esther, Pam Cress, Bob Alexander and more were among the many many volunteers helping. Over 1,500 people received the vaccine Saturday, February 6th.
All Rotarians are welcome to attend Rotary Board of Directors Meetings via Zoom Meeting 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.
Our next meetings will be on Monday, March 1st and Monday, March 15th. Please let us know if you would like to attend and we will provide you the Zoom link for the meeting.
Sometimes we just have to miss a meeting. If you are working on perfect attendance or just want to get your Rotary fix each week, there is one location on the web that can help you. Access https://www.rotaryeclubone.org/ and participate in readings, videos, etc. Once complete you can submit a “request a makeup” verification and email it directly to our club Secretary for recording.
