This week's meeting includes a presentation by our own Debe Franz and PDG David Lukov who went on a Rotary Friendship Exchange trip last fall to Hungary. This was borne from a connection PDG David made when he went to training as the incoming District Governor prior to his year (2023-2024). We are looking forward to hearing about their adventure.
The By Laws Committee will be meeting next week to begin the process of updating our Club's governing documents. And, the Board Meeting is next Wednesday. All members are encourage to attend.
Don't forget to register for the 2025 District Conference: Abracadabra - The Magic of Rotary. The Conference will be at the Tulalip Resort and start in about three and a half months.
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.
Our speaker for Friday, March 7th was Bob Howe, Chairman of the Lake Stevens Rotary Charitable Foundation. Bob commented that his second meeting as a Rotarian was in Kenya. Prior to being the President of his former Club, Bob attended PETS and his commitment to Rotary emerged after these two events in his Rotary career.
Bob mentioned the Five Areas of Service: Promoting Peace, Fighting Disease, Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, Save Mothers and Children and Support Education that Rotary International is engaged in with over 35,000 Clubs and over 1.2 million members. The Rotary Foundation has partnered with the Gates Foundation to eradicate polio throughout the world. District 5050 extends from Everett, Washington, USA to Hope, British Columbia, Canada with 50+ clubs in Canada and Washington.
Bob illustrated the importance of Every Rotarian Ever Year by participating in the Club and Rotary International Foundation. His goal as Chairman is to ask every Club member to participate through giving to the Foundation. The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. The funds can be matched with our District 5050 to double the funding going to local projects in Lake Stevens.
Since it was founded more that 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. The Rotary Foundation receives the highest rating from the Charity Navigator for 14 consecutive years.
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
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 will start again when school resumes in September Contact Mrs. Odegaard for more information!
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.
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