Lake Report (Oct 22, 2019)

Posted by James Monroe on Oct 21, 2019

Our featured presenter this week is our own Steve Hobbs, Washington State Senator and Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. He will give us an update on what's happening legislatively in our great state.

Thank you to those that have signed up to sponsor the weekly breakfast. Please look ahead to January and beyond to sign up for a meeting. Partnering with another member can help. Contact Club Services Chair Jim Haugen for more information.

PHOTO CONTEST: 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, October 25th. Send your guess to the Editor.

District Governor Brad Whittaker Visit

Posted by Gary O'Rielly on Oct 21, 2019

Brad Whittaker, District Governor visited our Club this past Friday, October 18th. What a treat, to have the District Governor visit our Club. A really great opportunity to get acquainted with one another, share our stories, projects and learn from our District leader. The Governor was introduced by Dave Duskin, Area J Assistant District Governor. Brad is the fourth Rotarian from the Chilliwack Club to be the District Governor.

During his visit to our Club, Brad spoke about the 1.2 million Rotarians in over 34,000 Clubs worldwide and the work we all do in our communities. His main message centered on the Action Plan Priorities which are:

1. Increase Rotary's impact
2. Expand Rotary's reach
3. Enhance Rotary Club members participation
4. This year's Rotary theme is Rotary Connects the World
5. District grants grow Rotary. District Grants and a Global Grant of $10,000 while partnering with another Rotary Club can generate up to $35,000 for that project.
6. Impact...where there is Rotary, there is less poverty
7. Local projects important to each community. He acknowledged our efforts on behalf of the Skateboard Park, our work at Lundeen Park and the donation of five park benches and two picnic tables.
8. Build a new Rotary or Rotaract Club. Look at new club concepts to grow your membership.

Use our District and Rotary International websites to get the most our of Rotary. By putting more into Rotary, you learn more about Rotary and become more involved in Rotary. He mentioned some of the upcoming events such as the Rotary Learning Institute November 2 and March 7 & 8th, the District Assembly April 4th, and the District Conference coming up in late April and early May.

A big shout out to our District Governor Brad Whittaker and Assistant District Governor Dave Duskin for being with us the past Friday and learning more about the impact Rotary can have on local communities.

Welcome Our New Member

Posted on Oct 20, 2019

Welcome our newest member, John "Jak" Thornton who was formerly inducted into our Club by District Governor Brad Whittaker. Joining in the ceremony was President Laurie, who is Jak's sponsor, and Ron Rasmussen, our Membership Committee Chair. Please welcome Jak to our Club when you meet him at our next meeting or project. This brings our total membership to 43 Active members and 2 Honorary members!

Lake Stevens Fire - Open House

- Open House on Tuesday, October 29th from 6-7 pm at the downtown Fire Station 81 at 12409 21st St. NE. The Open House will recognize their members and our Lake Stevens Community. Ceremony begins at 6:15 pm.

GolFun 2020

Posted on Oct 16, 2019

GOLFUN 2020

District Governor Nominee Bev Harrington has asked Bill Murray to chair her GolFun 2020 event to be held at the Homestead Farm Golf Course in Lynden, Washington on Friday, 21 August 2020. Bill is organizing a committee to plan and execute this event. If you are interested in serving on the GolFun 2020 Organizing Committee, contact our Club Secretary, Gary O'Rielly for details.

Quote of the Week - Who Said It?

“It is well that there is nothing in Rotary so sacred that it cannot be set aside in favor of things better.”

Thought of the Week - Who Said It?

"To this day I still refer to him as Mr. Ambassador. He was very good with people and picking up on and understanding their culture."

Mark Your Calendars!

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

26 October 2019

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. There is a robust continental breakfast available beforehand. Visitors are always welcome.