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Kalei Kaneaiakala and April Provost
Jan 24, 2025
Snohomish County Recovery Coalition

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Amy Lewandowski and Sam Toft
Jan 31, 2025
Everett YMCA
Amina Saracevic
Feb 21, 2025
Homage aging and disability services
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Emerging Leaders
Posted by Gary O'Rielly on Jan 14, 2025
Our guest speaker on Friday, January 10th, was Kathy Solberg, Emerging Leaders and CEO of Community Builder. Kathy commented that Emerging Leaders is celebrating its 10th year. At the time, Kathy was with Snohomish Leadership 40 under 40 for professional accomplishments. Members are encouraged to seek a "SEAT AT THE TABLE" as a way to have their voices heard.
 
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Mary Templeton - Classification Talk
Posted by Gary O'Rielly on Dec 23, 2024
Last week's program was a Classification Talk by Dr. Mary Templeton, Superintendent of the Lake Stevens School District. Mary has been a Rotarian for seven years starting in Camas Washougal and transferring to our Club in August 2024 when she became the our Superintendent.
 
Mary commented that Classification Talks evolved when Paul Harris founded Rotary International in 1905. In the early 1900s, bankers and professionals were asked to discuss their professional and personal backgrounds with other Club members. It wasn't until the 1980s that women were admitted to join Rotary.
 
Mary was raised in the Portland area, schooled in the Beaverton School District, and attended the University of Oregon, concentrating on theatre and the German language. She spent some time in Germany honing her German language skills. She has one sister in education and one in opera. Music and the arts are important to her which started in her childhood, with her mother playing the violin and participating in theatre and was in several plays in her youth.
 
Met her husband in California who passed away about five years ago. She has three adult children. Her children are runners and play the violin. Her children are Brenda, Nick, and Tyler. All very important to Mary as they enjoy their vocations in poetry, running, boxing, and one running his own film company.
 
She wasn't drawn to education or teaching in her early years. However, she attended California State University to get her teacher's degree and taught in Modesto. The joy of learning and teaching captured her and she only spoke German in the classroom. Students were surprised when she spoke English in public.
 
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District Conference 2025
TEN REASONS TO ATTEND THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE MAY 2-4, 2025 Abracadabra: Behind The Magic of Rotary District 5050 Conference brings Rotarians together to celebrate the magic created by Rotary People of Action.
 
Here are 10 reasons to join fellow Rotarians May 2-4, 2025 at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Marysville:
 
1. Register by December 31st for a chance to win a two (2) night stay at the beachfront summer home of DG Dave & Kay, in Camano Island, WA. This fully furnished 3- bedroom home sleeps 6 to 8 people. (Dates of stay to be confirmed and agreed upon 30-60 days in advance).
2. Book your deluxe room with amenities at the Tulalip Resort Casino at a Rotary discount. Please call the Reservations Department at 866-716- 7162. Identify yourself as being with Rotary International District 5050.
3. Be inspired by three outstanding keynote speakers:
  • Jennifer Jones, the first female Rotary International President, is a Canadian communications executive who traveled the world in 2022-23 to advance Rotary’s work promoting peace and unity and embracing one another despite our differences. Jones is founder and president of Media Street Productions Inc., an award-winning media company in Windsor. She was chair of the board of governors of the University of Windsor and chair of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has been recognized for her service with the YMCA Peace Medallion, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Wayne State University’s Peacemaker of the Year Award, a first for a Canadian. Jones holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) She has served Rotary as RI vice president, foundation trustee, director, training leader, committee chair, moderator, and district governor. She played a lead role in Rotary’s rebranding effort by serving as chair of the Strengthening Rotary’s Advisory Group. She is the co-chair of the End Polio Now Countdown to History Campaign Committee, which aims to raise $150 million for polio eradication efforts.
  • Ramesh Ferris, a Canadian polio survivor (originally from India) and a global advocate in the fight against polio. He has worked with Global Citizen, Rotary International, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He has shared our Rotary End polio message with countless heads of state and other world leaders. In 2008 Ramesh hand-cycled 7140kms over 6months from Victoria, BC to Cape Spear, NL in program called Cycle to Walk to raise funds and awareness for polio eradication, education, and rehabilitation.
  • Gwen Jones is the creator and producer of the I’m A Rotarian podcast and Greeting from America on Rotary Radio UK. She is a veteran producer, radio personality, voiceover artist, singer, and actor with 30+ years of experience in communication arts. Established in October 2019, the IAR podcast has a growing international audience of thousands of listeners across the world that is growing everyday. The goal of the IAR podcast is to introduce the extraordinary people who call themselves Rotarians to the world, to share the incredible work they are doing as People of Action, and to foster stronger connections and friendships between fellow Rotarians. The IAR podcast can be heard on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts.
4. Participate in a murder mystery game over the weekend with clues given during the conference.
5. Enjoy great music from the Dueling Pianos during the gala dinner.
6. Discount coupons for the nearby Seattle Outlet Mall will come in handy for a bargain shopping spree at major retailers.
7. Visit the House of Magic to learn about the many projects and opportunities for service with fellow Rotarians.
8. Mingle with old friends and make new acquaintances with Canadian and American Rotarians.
9. Participate in interactive activities, including a Sunday morning 5K Walks or Run.
10.Have a great time!
 
Get details and reserve your space at: https://rotarydistrict5050.org/Page/district-conference
 
Important news

​Interact is a service club for youth ages 14-18. The name is a combination of the words international​ and action​. We join Clubs in over 120 countries around the world. The global youth network is dedicated to community and international service. Every Interact Club project, great or small, has a lasting impact on society worldwide.
 
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The Interact Club does not meet during the summer. ​Find out the latest at our Facebook site.
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Ron Rasmussen
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Don Iverson
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Brian Rewis
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Lance Morehouse
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Gary O'Rielly
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Laurie Westover
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Kyle Strand
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Elle Pegrum
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Ilene Levering
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Reshal Ploeger
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Chris Vallo
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Kristin Odegaard
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James Monroe
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James Monroe
Public Image
Rand Southam
Programs
Kendra Pinkelman
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Gary O'Rielly
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    LSSD Lower Level (Where our meetings are)
    Jan 31, 2025
    10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • LS Rotary Board Meeting
    Sherwood Community Services
    Feb 12, 2025
    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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