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This Week's Meeting
At this week's meeting, our Club will be presenting several organizations with donations that will Serve to Change Lives. Plus, a special recognition will be done.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Annual Installation Banquet on Sunday!
 
There's a sign up for helping out at the Rotary table at the Farmer's Market. We are there every other week.
 
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.
 
PHOTO CONTEST: We do have a winner to the latest photo. A new photo will be introduced soon!

In Tribute-Lorna Hole
Our beloved and cherished Honory Member Lorna Hole was remembered in the Celebration of the Resurrection and Gratitude of Life on Saturday, June 18th at First Presbyterian Church in Snohomish followed by a reception. She will be missed by all and remembered fondly for her witty jokes and generous spirit.
State of the School District
Our guest speaker on Friday, June 17th was our past President and current Superintendent of the Lake Stevens School District, Ken Collins providing a "State of the School District."  Ken started his presentation by talking about the importance of continuity of education which was interrupted by Covid 19. How do you fill in the gaps for the kids learning so that they meet all the educational standards required by the District and the State? 
 
In the 2021-22 period, enrollment is 9.221 and the district employs 1,229 people and there are 8,300 chrome books available students in pre-school to 12th grade. The school district is the fourth largest in Snohomish County. The school district has one high school--Lake Stevens High School, Cavalero Mid High School serving grades 8 and 9, two middle schools, seven elementary schools and an early learning center plus Homelink. There's also a Transitions program supporting special needs students post high school graduation until they turn 21. Lake Stevens is running out of buildable land. The Mid High School alleviates congestion in the high school and middle schools. Only one other school district has a similar set up and it is Puyallup. Lake Stevens is big enough to have two high schools. 
Mid-Schools are more costly. The incoming 9th grade has the largest number of students in District history. There is a need for two additional need elementary schools.  Max capacity at the high school is 2,600-2,700 students unless you add portables and Ken isn't in favor of going in that direction. This year, the high school graduated 592 students.
 
In summary, passage of both levies provided accelerated learning to meet the students' needs which was intentional on the strategies developed by the school district to support the students. Teachers are all on board the multi-track function.  Gina Anderson led the district on the accelerated learning program. Another important aspect of the district is that equity, diversity, and inclusion be a big part of the district so that they can create an environment in learning. Students must feel welcome in the district. 
 
Ken just concluded his first full year as the Superintendent. Prior to that he was the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning giving support and direction related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, special services and programs and learning for both students and staff.
 
Did you know that Ken when to Washington State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Education?  He earned his Master's in Education Administration from Central Washington University, his Administrative Credentials from City University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Washington. Ken played football in college for the Cougars and professionally for the New England Patriots. 
International Project Alliance (IPA) Marty Pease
Our special guest speaker on Friday, June 10th was back for another update on the International Project Alliance. IPA was founded in 2014 by Peter Martin. IPA is a humanitarian projects with Mayan villages surrounding Copan, Ruinas, Honduras. Focus most on education and economic development with Adopt a School and Adopt a Dream, Adopt a Village and Rapid Development which is the economic development program which is a major part of the IPA program. Our Club is a member of IPA and supports Rio Amarillo school.
There are eleven member Clubs, plus Club Rotario de Copan Ruinas. There are 63 schools in Adopt-a-School, 500 students in Adopt-a-Dream middle school, 365 high school and 129 college. There are 173 students in Adopt-a-Dream without sponsors. Plus, there are 16 villages in Adopt-a-Village. IPA supports 35 villages.
 
The Rapid Development program started with six villages in year 1, two villages in year 3 and three villages in year 4. Most successful programs are home gardens which allows the community to grow crops allowing some to sell their vegetables. How to run these programs correctly is available with no loans being in default.
 
Peter Martin was awarded the Service Above Self by District 5050 at the recent District Conference in recognition of his work for the IPA. The Award is presented to only 150 Rotarians worldwide. Started endowment fund recently. Peter visits Copan at least four times a year. IPA has a Global grant to add six villages to the Rapid Development program. IPA added a trip specifically for Adopt-a-Village/tourism.
 
Marty showed so many videos and photos of the work being done by local citizens benefitting from IPA's work in Copan and the surrounding area.
 
Just an exceptional program that our Club through Tracy DeLorm has supported and will continue to support as part of our International Services Committee project. 
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Aquafest
29 - 31 July 2022
 
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Club​ Meetings have resumed! Contact Mrs. Odegaard for more information!
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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
Jul 01, 2022
YAIL
Jul 08, 2022
RI Grant and Eswatini
Jul 15, 2022
Solstice Healing's Ecotherapy program
Jul 29, 2022
Meeting at The Buzz Inn
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Board Meeting
Brian Rewis Farmer's Insurance Office
Jul 21, 2022
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Aquafest
Downtown
Jul 29, 2022 – Jul 31, 2022
 
Rotary & Lake Stevens School District Blood Drive
Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center
Aug 12, 2022
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
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