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This Week's Meeting
This week's meeting will include a presentation by local author Amanda Zamara who will talk about how to self-publish books. After the meeting there will be a tour of the new Food Bank facility on 20th St SE starting at 9 am.
 
The planned reschedule for the work at Skyline Elementary this weekend will be postponed yet again--thanks to the spring rains.
 
Next week there is a Fireside planned for Tuesday evening at the Lake Stevens Brewery, 7 pm.
 
The District Conference is coming up in four weeks! District Governor Raj was able to get the hotel hold the less expensive rates until April 18th! Register today!!! Click this link to sign up for a great time in Surrey, BC.
 
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.
Welcome New Member JoElle Munger
President-Nominee Ron Rasmussen and President Chris Vallo welcome new member JoElle Munger to our Club as the newest member this past Friday, March 31st. Welcome JoElle to the Rotary Club of Lake Stevens!
District Assembly 2023
The first view when we arrived at the District Assembly was Lee Harman standing by 82-year-old Miss Vicky. He plans on driving Miss Vicky from Alaska to Mexico is to raise funds for the fight to end polio. Lee is asking Rotarians to donate $67 USD (or more) toward the campaign to end polio. His last road trip was driving Miss Vicky--a 1931 Ford Model A Victoria--from Beijing to Paris. You can find more information and donate at  http://raise.rotary.org/missvicky/challenge.
President Chris Vallo, Secretary Gary O'Rielly, Vocational Service Chair Kristin Odegaard and her daughter Josie, our Club's Exchange Student who will be going to Norway in late August. Also pictured with Josie were other inbound and outbound Exchange Students attending the District Assembly.
Bridge Receiving
Our featured speaker this week was Tracy Rubstello, Development Director of the Bridge Receiving Center. Tracy has visited us numerous times updating our Club members on the latest information regarding Bridge Receiving Center. Her last visit was in June 2021. Bridge Receiving is a "Healing start for children entering foster care."  In Washington State, children aged 4-17 are the most vulnerable children and they face incredible obstacles.
Bridge Receiving Center is a welcoming place for children entering foster care. They provide a safe, therapeutic, trauma-responsive program. Children usually stay for 30 days or up to 60 days if needed. Their current facility has capacity for six children at a time. 
 
Bridge Receiving Center provides round the clock staffing, 24 hours a day/365 day a year. They provide necessities such as food, clothing, bedding, and linens. Supplementary supplies and materials from toys and books to special needs interventions.
 
Recurring trauma care training so the staff is current on best practices for working with children who have experienced trauma. Activities and excursions that provide and facilitate health and wellness is part of their on-going program. Counseling and Case Management is provided for each child. 
 
Donations are the most important aspect of continuing the work of Bridge Receiving Center. The Center has been recognized state-wide. Joining the 51 Club provides a monthly source of becoming a sustaining member or give whatever you can at bridgereceivingcenter.org/join-the-51-club. 
 
Bridge Two-a teen only center is under consideration. They are in the process of beginning a visibility search which they would like to have near their current location.
Scout Troop Mulch Fundraiser
This Saturday is the next day the Scouts will be out delivering and spreading mulch!!
Let's support our Scout Troop with their fundraiser. The proceeds help Scouts pay their own way in the program and fund Scout Camps, Scout gear and more! Order yours today.
Mark Your Calendars!
Tour of the New Food Bank Facility
7 April 2023
 
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Now that school is back in session, Club Meetings will resume shortly. Contact Mrs. Odegaard for more information!
Find out the latest at our Facebook site.
 
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.
Speakers
Apr 14, 2023
State of the City
May 26, 2023
Scholarship Breakfast
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Board Meeting
Rewis Insurance Agency
Apr 18, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
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