Lake Report (May 18, 2021)

Posted by James Monroe on May 17, 2021

Join us this week as we return to in person meetings! Though we are keeping the online option available to everyone. This will be a hybrid meeting. If you would rather join via the Zoom meeting platform, the link is available here as well as on our website. You will be asked to abide by the physical distancing guidelines set up by the school district.

This weeks program includes a presentation about Funko, a leading creator and innovator of licensed pop culture products to a diverse range of consumers. Funko designs, sources and distributes highly collectible products across multiple categories including vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel, housewares and accessories. Their aim is to provide consumers tangible ways to take their fandom offline. Lorrie Roe is an Administrative Assistant as the Company's Everett headquarters.

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 Secretary, Gary O'Rielly know.

Continue to live by and exemplify the Rotary Four Way Test-

Is it the Truth?

Is it Fair to All Concerned?

Will it Build Goodwill and Better Friendships?

Will it Be Beneficial to all Concerned?

PHOTO CONTEST: You are encouraged to participate in this. The photo perspective has changed! Be the first person to correctly identify from where the photo at the top of this bulletin and at the top of our website was taken from by 7:30 am Friday, May 21st. Send your guess to the Editor.

Snohomish County Conservation District

Posted by Gary O'Rielly on May 17, 2021

Our featured speaker on Friday, May 14th was Linda Lyshall, PhD, the Executive Director of the Snohomish County Conservation District. Linda is a forward-thinking leader with 15 years experience facilitating the development, assessment and execution of natural resource strategic plans and programs.

Were you aware of the 80 year existence of the Snohomish County Conservation District? The District has been working with farmers, city residents, rural and suburban landowners on a voluntary basis since 1941. Currently their offices are located in Lake Stevens with a staff of 30. The District is looking for new property to purchase in Lake Stevens for their office.

There are currently 45 conservation districts in Washington State. Conservation Districts are responsible with local implementation of conservation practices, both urban and rural. The District is a political subdivision of state government with no regulatory authority. The District operates with a staff ranging from engineers, resource planners, community conservation staff, restoration specialists, a field crew, outreach specialists and administrative staff.

The District's programs consists of Lawns to Lettuce which encourages landowners to convert a portion of their lawn to grow edibles in a way that builds healthy soil, protects pollinators, minimizes pesticide use, reduces runoff and conserves water.

Another program is the green stormwater infrastructure which provides over 8,000 installed rain barrels. Habitat restoration is another important element of the District. The District is involved in other programs involving Climate Change, Farm Planning, Agroforestry and Agriculture resilience. and so much more. Another focus is Youth Education. There are 112 youth education lessons. Local food banks received over 21,435 lbs. of food donated the past year. Fantastic presentation with lots of information. You can view the Club meeting and speakers presentation on the YouTube.com channel Lake Stevens Rotary.

Quote of the Week - Who Said It?

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”