Lake Report (Oct 20, 2020)

Posted by James Monroe on Oct 19, 2020

Our online meetings will start at 7:30. You will be able to join the meetings starting at about 7:20. We are using the Zoom online meeting platform. Click this link to join the meeting. Guests are always welcome.

Cinthia Santos will join us this week to share with us the IPA's impact on the ground in Honduras. As you'll recall, we recently heard from Marty Pease about the IPA and the great work they do in Central America. Cinthia will offer the perspective of boots on the ground.

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. 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 23rd. Look carefully! Send your guess to the Editor.

District Governor's Visit

Posted by Gary O'Rielly on Oct 20, 2020

A very enthusiastic and energetic District Governor Carol Tinkelman visited our Club via Zoom on Friday, October 16th along with Assistant District Governor Dwayne Rhodes. Carol grew up in Vancouver, BC and spent eight years as Branch Manager with Canada Trust in Price George. She joined the Port George Rotary Club in 1992. In 1995, the she moved to Chilliwack to be closer to family and friends. She opened her own Financial Planning practice and joined the Rotary Club of Chilliwack. She is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a Major Donor and Benefactor of the Rotary Foundation and a recipient of the Avenues of Service Citation from Rotary International in recognition of her very lengthy list of service to Rotary, her church and her community.

The Governor talked about Rotary going dark in March. There was never any training for a pandemic. Every Rotary Club in the world was going through this storm together. Within two weeks of the shutdown the District offered Covid-19 funds through Area grants. She envisions Rotary coming out of this more connected and together. Rotary is not just a Club you joined, its a yearning to engage in your community. Since March, RI President Holger Knaack had asked that each Club have at least one meeting per month. With Zoom taking center stage with Rotary International most Clubs returned to virtual meetings.

Everything that Rotary does opens avenues for someone. Be selective in member recruitment, get them engaged early and often.

Governor Carol acknowledged the six new members who have joined our Club since March. She welcomed John Spencer, David LeDuc, Larry Ruble, Cherie Binns-Cross, Brett Gailey and Ryan Mathisen. The Governor proceeded to talk about the major changes to the Rotary Citation. She said that Rotary role is within each club to achieve. Another acknowledgement went to James Monroe who is the editor of the District's Peace Arch Journal. Prior to her visit, the visit checklist included recognizing distinguished members of our Club. President Ken recommended special acknowledgement to Jim Haugen, Reshal Ploeger, Angie Hein and Ilene Levering for their outstanding contributions to the success of Corks and Kegs fundraiser. Jim Haugen was further recognized for his Paul Harris + 8 and Reshal Ploeger for her Paul Harris + 4.

She also talked about the upcoming District Conference in Chilliwack, BC in May 2021 nd the RI International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan in June. She encouraged us to considering participating in those fun gatherings.

The Governor reminds us that we have to complete this year's Club goals and she recognized the impact of our Interact Club and the work we are all doing. Thank you Governor Tichelman for visiting our Club!

Roadside Clean Up Project

Posted by Gary O'Rielly on Oct 19, 2020

Team 1 - Chris, Cherie, Jak & Jim; Team 2 - Josie, Kristin, Nyomi, Tracy, Joyce, John, Diego kneeling and Gary taking the picture. The Club members were joined by three members of our Interact Club of Lake Stevens High School along with Kristin Odeggard, Interact Advisor and Rotary Club member.

The Roadside Clean Up project involved two areas in Lake Stevens. Team 1 was responsible for Chapel Hill Rd and Team 2's area was 16th Street NE to N Machias Rd, 127th Av NE to 18th St NE and 18th St to Main Street. Along this route, a few neighbors out walking or in their yards, thanked our team for the taking care of their street.

More photos of our clean up efforts along roadsides in Lake Stevens. Combined effort of the eleven individuals was 34 hours of Service Activities.

Around the Community

Snohomish County Rotaract - We are holding a fundraiser on October 21st from 5pm-9pm at the Chipotle in North Marysville. Join us at Chipotle "Do Good with Burritos" at 17103 28th Dr. NE, in Marysville on Wednesday, October 21st from 5pm-9pm to support the Snohomish County Rotaract with 33% of the proceeds going to the club.

Lake Stevens Community Food Bank - Cabernets for Charity. Elevation Cellars will be partnering with our local Granite Falls and Lake Stevens Food Banks between now and October 31st. When you stop in to Elevation Cellars to enjoy our special Vertical Wine Tasting you'll be helping us restock the food bank shelves in preparation for the holiday season. In support of your generosity Elevation Cellars will be matching all donations received between now and October 31st.

Special Vertical Tasting Available

2013, 2014, & 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

We look forward to welcoming you into the Tasting Room soon! Visit Elevation Cellars - Fridays - 3pm-7pm / Saturdays - 12pm-5pm / Sundays - 12pm-5pm at 19495 144th Avenue NE, Suite #A-130, Woodinville 98072.

Quote of the Week - Who Said It?

“Everything we do opens another opportunity for someone, somewhere.”