This week's meeting includes a presentation by the leaders of our Scout Troops. They will provide an annual report of the Troop's activities during the past twelve months including summer camp and more. Presenting at the meeting is just the start of a busy weekend for the girls and boys of our Scout Troops.
Don't forget to register for the District 5050 Conference that will happen at the beginning of May. It will be at Harrison Hot Springs!
As we have mentioned, our Scholarship Portal is now open to accept applications from 2026 Lake Stevens High School graduating seniors. If you know of a senior who plans to pursue education after high school at a college, university of technical/vocational institution, please invite them to submit an application. Click here for the link. The deadline is April 7, 2026.
It's never too late to keep getting those sponsors in!!! The updated 2025-2026 LSR Sponsorship portal is available to you at our website. You can also send the form directly to sponsors. Click this link to download and start collecting sponsorships!
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 Co-Secretary, Christine Egelstad know.
Keith Binkley and Eric Adman from Adopt a Stream and Northwest Stream Center were are guest speakers on Friday, February 6th working in a shared the leadership role for the local non-profit. They have been in their roles for about a year. Previously, both served on the Board. Their efforts are part-time with a strong commitment to the organization.
Eric takes care of education and organization reach out. Eric was on the Board for over 15 years and is a former EMS professional. Keith retired from the Snohomish PUD. Eric spoke about the history of the Adopt a Stream organization which is a 501c(3) organization. The Northwest Stream Center is the jewel of the Adopt A Stream program in Snohomish County. Their trout stream exhibit is man made and as stated the jewel of the organization locally.
They give away live Christmas trees where families can take them home for the Christmas celebration and can either plant them at their homes or bring them back to be planted along a stream. They have the elevated forest and wetlands exhibit. There are four game cameras set up around their site showcasing all kinds of wildlife seen at the Northwest Stream Center.
There is the video of a virtual stroll on the narrated by Tom Murdoch. The walk is limited to five participants at a time. As indicated, you can see all kinds of wildlife on the stroll. Currently, Adopt A Stream and Northwest Stream Center are creating the first sustainable ecosystem lab in the country. There are rain gardens on the site. This is a $1.5 million dollar campaign for the development of the ecosystem. Trees shade the streams providing colder clearer water streams for the fish.
Christine Egelstad receives to Paul Harris certificate and pin from Bob Howe, Chair of our Club Foundation on Friday, February 6th. Rotary International honors individuals who donate $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation with a certificate, pin and medallion.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Since it was founded over 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. Thank you, Christine.
Members- invoices were sent to you for the semi-annual dues and voluntary contribution to The Rotary Fund (EREY). Cash, check, Venmo are all acceptable ways to make that payment. If you have yet to make your dues payment please contact the Treasurer to let him know when you will take care of this. Check your email for the invoice and be part of the Paid group. Thank you for supporting your Club.
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 are held at Lake Stevens High School. 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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