The featured speakers at this week's meeting are JJ Frank and Tommy Speidel of YMCA Snohomish County. JJ Frank is the Director of the Everett Branch and Tommy Speidel is the Director of the Marysville Branch. They will talk about the Y expanding into Lake Stevens. As many of you know, this has been a long-time dream of folks in town. Several locations have already been considered.
Don't forget that this Saturday is the Court of Honor for the Scouts of our Troop. It is being held in the amphitheater at Flowing Lake County Park. The ceremony starts at about 1:30. You can come at Noon to enjoy a pot luck put on by the families of the troop. You will need to purchase a day pass for parking or you can pick one up for free at the Library.
Next Wednesday is the monthly Board Meeting at Sherwood Community Services. All members are encouraged to come and observe.
The link to our YouTube Channel is now available on our website and our weekly bulletins. You can view recent online meetings. If you watch any of them, you can count it as a makeup. Just let our Co-Secretary, Christine Egelstad know.
Ouramazing guest speaker on Friday, October 9th was Xenia Kachur to talk about the Physical Health of your Brain. Xenia provides brain health workshops presenting actionable, researched backed strategies to preserve and enhance cognitive function across the lifespan. Xenia shares a personal head-injury recovery story to illustrate the gap betweem neuroscience research and common medical practices. The common theme includes the role of neuroscience in cognitive decline and mood disorders, foundational pillars of brain health. Practical takeaways emphasize sleep consistency, movement near the lactate threshold, cutting processed foods, managing stress and selective supplementation. Sucj am awesome presentation and thought provoking presentation. Xenia said that “everyone should have access to great brain health.” Click this link to learn more about Mindeo.
Hudson Colombana, a sophmore presented his proposal to participate in a Rotary Youth Exchange program for the 2027 school year. The Club discussed the benefits of exchange anH hosting and sponsoring a Hudson. We discussed family logistics, financial expectations and program rules. His goal is to go to Spain. Currently Hudson is a high school freshman taking Spanish noting the practical value of learning the language in a Spanish speaking country like Spain. His interest was sparked by his family hosting an exchange student two years ago from Spain. The Club is eager to work with Hudson and will consider sponsoring him.
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.
Club Meetings are held at Lake Stevens High School.
Our regular Rotary Club Meetings are at the Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center lower level Community Room located at 12309 22nd St NE. We start at 7:30 am. Click here for the online link. There will not be any breakfast served. However, coffee will be available. Visitors are always welcome.
