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District Governor Raj's Visit

Posted on Jan 19, 2023

DG Raj Visits Our Club

District Governor Raj Rajagopal

Our Program on January 19

Raj was born in the south of India. He has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree and Masters in Hydraulic Engineering (India) and a Masters in Mechanics and Hydraulics (USA). He came to Canada in 1973 and now lives in White Rock where he has retired but still provides worldwide assistance in subjects of his expertise.

He was introduced by Assistant Governor Duane. To see a more detailed bio on DG Raj, click HERE.

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January 12 Program

Posted by Kathleen Olson on Jan 12, 2023

Did you know you can train a cat? This was one of the feline facts shared by Club Member Kathleen Olson, Purrfect Pals Executive Director and Crystal Chiechi, Outreach & Volunteer Manager.

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January 5 Program

Posted on Jan 05, 2023

City of Arlington's Street Preservation Program

City of Arlington Administrator Paul Ellis

Meeting speaker was Club Member Paul Ellis, Arlington City Administrator, who updated the club on the preservation work being done by the city on roads.

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December 29 Program

Posted by Kathleen Olson on Dec 29, 2022

Cutting the TV Cable

Our speaker this week, Fixit Wizard and Club Sgt. At Arms Rick Olson, presented the history of television and provided updates on “Cutting the Cable” with a comparison of streaming services for program content. He also explained how AM and FM radio frequencies and internet bandwidth is utilized to provide home media.

Rick Olson

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Service Project

Christmas Food Baskets

Although providing food for financially challenged families has been an annual tradition of our club, the process has changed dramatically since the Arlington Community Foodbank has gone to a market model. Here are some photos from years past:

Years Past

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Seasonal Projects 2022

Santa Run & Lunch for Seniors

The "Season of Service" continued with the Santa Run on December 9, and Lunch for Seniors on December 16. In addition to the photos below, see individual photo albums. Thanks to all the Rotarians for volunteering for these projects!

Santa Run

Lunch for Seniors

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December 15 Program

Posted on Dec 15, 2022

Rotary Youth Exchange

Wojtek Grous

We heard from our inbound exchange student, Wojeich (Wojtek) Grouse, at our meeting on December 15. As his first host father, John Meno introduced Wojtek.

With a Map of Wojtek's Home County of Poland Behind

Him, John Introduced Wojtek

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December 8 Program

Posted by Kathleen Olson on Dec 08, 2022

Youth Dynamics Director and Club Member Jessica Ronhaar thanked the club for their support of this program serving youth 11 to 18 and young adults 19-24 in Arlington since 1994. The organization combined with Stanwood Youth for Christ in 2017 and now serves youth in Arlington, Camano Island, Darrington, Lakewood, Oso and Stanwood.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas

Halloween 2022

It is a tradition in Oso for JoAnna and Rotarian Paul Abramowicz to have their barn decorated for Halloween for all their neighbors to enjoy. This year they invited the Rotary club to their barn for its annual Halloween party. With the Nightmare Before Christmas movie playing in the barn, many appropriate decorations, and, of course, Rotarians and guests in costume, it was a fun evening enjoying a potluck, and many laughs! Thank you JoAnna and Paul!

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December 9 Meeting

Posted on Dec 09, 2022

New Member:

Welcome Kym Gallo!

Our Membership Director Duane inducted our newest member, Kym Gallo, the Program Director at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club. She was proposed by DJ and Carla will be her mentor. Welcome Kym!

Apple Cup Pie!

It was a tradition in the Tacoma club when Rick and Kathleen were members, that apple pie would be served by those members whose team lost the Apple Cup at the first meeting following the game. They introduced that tradition to our club. Members were asked to wear clothing to indicate the college they attended.

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Holiday Party

Posted on Dec 02, 2022

Holiday Dinner & Celebration

President Joe & Heather

Rotarians and their guests gathered to celebrate the holidays at the Angel of the Winds Resort on December 2. We had a splendid buffet dinner followed by the program.

Members

New Members:

Welcome Gina and Chad Hilker!

At our Holiday party, President Elect Mel (a previous owner of Grocery Outlet) inducted 2 new members. Gina and Chad Hilker are the new owners of the Grocery Outlet. They come from Texas via Portland. In the picture are their sponsor Cindy and their mentors Kathleen and Rick Olson.

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Service

'Tis the Season for Service!

The Turkey Trot, benefiting the Arlington Community Food Bank, was the start of our Rotary "Season of Service". Don't forget "Giving Tuesday", a great time to give to your favorite charity including the Rotary Foundation. Here are photos from last year's Season of Service:

Season of Service 2021

Santa Run

A Christmas Wish Toy Drive

Christmas Food Baskets

Lunch for Seniors

There are links under events to sign-up to participate. Watch for the Giving Tuesday bulletin!

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Program November 17

Posted by Kathleen Olson on Nov 17, 2022

What Goes Into the Blue Bin?

Recycling 101

What goes into the blue recycling can before you roll it out to the curb?

Shannon Brennan Speaking with Marcy Maribusan

This question was answered by Shannon Brennan, a member of the Waste Management Public Education & Outreach Team, who was the meeting speaker, introduced by Jim Kelly along with Marcy Maribusan, who works with the City of Arlington in its garbage and recycling services.

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Saluting Our Veterans

Posted by Kathleen Olson on Nov 10, 2022

Veterans Day Program

Speaker Rick Olson, retired from the Air Force with 23 years, shared photos and stories of veteran club members and their families in addition to his own.

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The Rotary Foundation

Posted on Nov 03, 2022

Bob Campbell, Club Rotary International Foundation Director, was the featured speaker for Rotary Foundation Month. He shared some statistics and the scope of projects funded by the RI Foundation and highlighted our club’s Foundation work.

Any donation made by a club member to the RI Foundation in November will be matched by club points, up to $500. Contact Bob Campbell or Cindy Huleatt for assistance.

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October 27 Program

Posted by Tanner Olson on Oct 27, 2022

Update by Carla Rankin

Executive Director

$25,000 for Meals 'til Monday

We were joined by our own, Carla Rankin, as well as Mason Shepherd from the Arlington Community Food Bank. The Food Bank’s mission is “is to help end hunger in our community at its root cause.” From October 2021 through October 2022, the Food Bank served more than 25,000 individuals and over 8,000 households. That works out to 959,416 total pounds of food shared in the past year!

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Great Stilly Duck Dash 2022

Thank You Great Stilly Duck Dash Sponsors!

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Arlington, WA 98223
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Jan 26, 2023
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Boys & Girls Club

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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