Our Club has been a sponsor of Troop 88 since its beginning. Time to order your mulch from a great organization of Scouts in Lake Stevens, follow the order request above.
Our guest speaker on Friday, February 27th was Haley Karnes, Campaign Development Manager for the Pacific Northwest Chapter of Blood Cancer United--formerly the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The organization provides research, support and advocacy. Blood Cancer United is the leading organization for everyone affected by blood cancer. The organization started in 1949. The organization is involved in advanced cancer care, patient support programs including peer to peer support, education and nutrition as well as resource programs. Blood Cancer United is a Visionary working with Fred Hutch and Children's Hospital Policy and Advocacy. Removing red tape is a big issue. Fundraising is a major part of their efforts.
Two of our four new members were given their membership kits on Friday, February 27th. The Membership Kits include their badges, certificates, Rotary pins and more. From left to right, Rickelle Pegrum, co-chair Membership Committee with new member Jessica McLaughlin with her sponsor Ilene Levering, and Todd Lewis with his sponsor Anthony Hawley. The two other members will receive their Membership Kits at an upcoming meeting.
Our guest speaker on Friday, February 20th was Nate Nehring, Snohomish County Council Chair and Board Trustee, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County. He has been on the County Council since 2017. Prior to that, he was an Middle School Science teacher. He lives in Arlington with his wife and four children.
He started the conversation acknowledging that Snohomish County population is 873,000 and 43% unincorporated with 298,000 non-ag jobs. The County has 3,450 employees. The Snohomish County biannual budget is $3.08 billion dollars with this fall being a new budget cycle. In the budget, $700 million in the general fund will support law and justice as well as general government. The Councilman always looks for budget cuts before considering any new tax increases.
How has Troop 88 grown for the Scouts?
88 Girls Troop - Senior Patrol Leaders Elianna - focusing on growing and building the program - January was Whidbey Island Exploration Day; August camp out at YMCA Fort Casey; advancement camps are held twice per year to have scouts catch up on items that will help them advance and earn their badges
88 Boys - Senior Patrol Leader Brittan attended Aviation Day at Boeing and he was accepted as an intern; Fire Mountain Camp where they created a skit for the campfire and cooked clam chowder from scratch and hot cross buns in a Dutch oven; Lawless Forge outing where they learned about metal forging and made Christmas ornaments
88 Girls - Delaney - two Scouts (Oakley and Stella) reached Eagle Scout status in the past year; the Cub Scout Pack was reestablished this year; all the Scouts are working on recruiting new members.
Mulch sales for 2026 - delivery and spreading dates March 14, April 11, May 2 - Check out their Facebook page Troop 88 mulch fundraiser.
The Scouts are heading straight to winter camp at Lake Wenatchee after this meeting.
Keith Binkley and Eric Adman from Adopt a Stream and Northwest Stream Center were are guest speakers on Friday, February 6th working in a shared the leadership role for the local non-profit. They have been in their roles for about a year. Previously, both served on the Board. Their efforts are part-time with a strong commitment to the organization.
Eric takes care of education and organization reach out. Eric was on the Board for over 15 years and is a former EMS professional. Keith retired from the Snohomish PUD. Eric spoke about the history of the Adopt a Stream organization which is a 501c(3) organization. The Northwest Stream Center is the jewel of the Adopt A Stream program in Snohomish County. Their trout stream exhibit is man made and as stated the jewel of the organization locally.
Christine Egelstad receives to Paul Harris certificate and pin from Bob Howe, Chair of our Club Foundation on Friday, February 6th. Rotary International honors individuals who donate $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation with a certificate, pin and medallion.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Since it was founded over 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. Thank you, Christine.
Posted on Mar. 18, 2026
Board Meeting
11 March 2026 This is a change of date!
At the Lake Stevens Food Bank This is a change of venue!
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