The 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.
The program this week includes Brett Shattuck, Ecologist with the Tulalip Tribes Natural Resources Department. He will talk about the Pilchuck River Dam Removal Project.
Our Annual Installation "Banquet" will be virtual this year on Saturday, June 27th. Click this link to register your participation. Bring your significant other, too! For your dinner, may we suggest you get a meal from Chef Dane & Take Out for Inclusion which will be parked at Sherwood from 4:00 until 5:50 pm. Proceeds from that day will support Sherwood Community Services. Dinner includes Cajun Caesar salad, Brioche rolls, and your choice of BBQ Stuffed Potato, Baked Chicken Parmesan or Vegetarian Lasagna. Cost is $42 for two persons. You must order in increments of 2. You can purchase yummy add-ons such as beer, wine, cocktails, appetizers and/or desserts. Click this link to order and you must do so by 4 pm on June 25th. Again, order by 4 pm Thursday, June 25th!
The Corks & Kegs Hawaiian Style Planning Committee will meet this Friday shortly after the regular Club Meeting. Members were sent the Donation Procurement form earlier this week. Every member is asked to round up a couple of donations. Need ideas? Baskets, gift cards, trips, vacation spots, sets of ??, wine and/or beer tubs, etc.
Thank you President Laurie for your year at the help of our Club. What a year it has been!
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, June 26th. Look carefully! Send your guess to the Editor. We've had one guess so far, but, alas, it wasn't even close.
Our speaker June 19th was Jenn Hudson, Student Mental Health Support Specialist with the Lake Stevens School District. In that role she helps students for any reason when they have to deal with pressures of school, home and life. She is part of a team the District has to ensure that students are successful in school. There are specialists at both middle schools--Lake Stevens and Northlake--as well as at Cavelero Mid-High and the High School, where Jenn is based. The Team also includes an Intervention Specialist who splits his time between Cavelero and the High School.
While the Specialists are based at the secondary schools they are certainly available for all seven elementary schools and the Early Learning Center. Another vital member of the Team is Bruce, a golden Labrador retriever who is trained as a service dog to help students for whatever reason.
Jenn shared that students that utilize the Support Services can meet individually with the Specialists and/or as part of a group of peers. The group meetings can happen as often as weekly and vary at the time of the school day so as not to impact the learning opportunities for students. When a student comes to seek help, the student is told that the specialist has three "bosses." 1) the student, 2) the student's parents, guardians or caregiver and, 3) the school district. There is some confidentiality about what a student shares, but, if the student expresses self-harm intentions or intentions to hurt others, then the caregivers and school district have to be advised.
During the current worldwide pandemic and schools being closed, it's been harder on the Team to support the students. They have found ways including using online meeting platforms to support the students.
Jennifer was born and raised in the Snohomish County area. Prior to her work in the mental health field, she worked in the medical sector at a local orthopedic surgery center and at Providence Hospital.
She chose to pursue a career in the mental health field because she is dedicated to helping people heal and find their own power. Jennifer graduated from Western Washington University with her Bachelor’s in Human Services in 2006 and Bastyr University with her Master’s in Behavioral Sciences in 2008. Beginning in 2007, she worked in the Child Advocacy Program through Compass Health at Dawson Place in Everett—an organization we are very familiar with. Jennifer specialized in helping youth and families heal from the impact of sexual abuse. She has extensive training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed modalities of care, and ACES. Additionally, Jennifer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington and is a Child Mental Health Specialist.
In 2013, she began work for the Educational Service District, the regional agency that supports all of the school districts in the northern part of western Washington as a Child Mental Health Support Specialist based in Lake Stevens. In 2014, she began working directly for our school district as a Student Mental Health Support Specialist. Jennifer split her time between Cavelero Mid High School and Lake Stevens High School until a few years ago when the District was able to expand these important services and hire Mental Health Specialists at each secondary building. Now, she works primarily at Lake Stevens High School and helps fulfill a District role with support teams, crisis intervention, and mental health committees.
Just like her time at Western, Jenn is a proud Viking Staff and community member. She and Peter, her husband of 21 years, live in Lake Stevens and they are proud to be part of our community.
This presentation was part of our long "State of the School District" series. We’ve heard from Superintendent Amy Beth Cook, twice—the first time one year into her tenure and then again at her five year mark. Mollie Langum, Head of Nutrition Services, reported on how a good diet is important for a good education. Ron Moag, who, at the time, oversaw the Career & Technical Education programs of the District, told us how these programs provide students with a wide variety of opportunities in careers and vocations. Next, Jason Pearson shared how athletics are an important part of a student’s development. Kim LaFortune followed with a program on how the District helps high schoolers navigate the sometimes challenging process of job searches, job applications, resumes and the myriad of scholarships that students have available to them.
Then we were visited by two students who talked to us about the DECA program and how it prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. High School Band Director Neil Proff joined us the next year and shared his passion about music and how that is just as important as some of the other parts of a student’s time in the education system. Last year, Matt Wyant, the Director of the District’s Early Learning Center, enthusiastically talked about the critical time in a child’s development—ages 3 to 4—and how the preschool program helps these young students develop their minds in a positive learning environment. We already have a speaker for next year as part of this series.
Thank you Jenn for sharing about this vital component of our School District. No doubt, students are better off when they know there's a support system available to them outside of their own families and friends.
The Rotarian of the Month award was created by Past President Kevin O'Brien during his term and carried forward under President Laurie Westover. The last two Rotarians of the Months for 2019-2020 have been announced by President Laurie. Kristin Odeggard is the Rotarian of the Month for May and Shawn Frederick is the Rotarian of the month for June. Both members have been respected members of the community, active and passionate about their roles.
Kristin has been the Interact Advisor since the very beginning. The growing number of Interact members is a credit to her role as Advisor and leader in the Lake Stevens High School Community. The goal of the Rotarian of the Month is to recognize those members of our Club who have shown outstanding leadership during the year. The number of Interact Club members has risen to the high 20's this past year. Interactors have over 346 hours of service to the community.
Shawn's community involvement spans the boundaries from the County to the City of Lake Stevens. His expanded leadership role at the Snohomish Health District especially during COVID-19 and in his new role as a member of the City Council of Lake Stevens. Shawn's example of being involved certainly meet the criteria of "Service Above Self."
Congratulations to Kristin and Shawn. Now, they just have to decide who gets the parking place of honor that comes with the award.
President's Message
Laurie Westover
President Laurie already taking the helm in July as the Viking storm the beach during AquaFest 2019.
We are coming to the end of Rotary year and what a year it has been! A lot of good projects have been completed, several terrific community organizations supported, and our international involvement has been increased. I'm so very proud to be part of this fun and committed Club. Every member brings such unique talents and gifts. Together we have made and continue to make a difference.
A big thank you to our Rotary Club Board, all of the Club Members and our District 5050 team for the support you have provided to me during my year as President. And for the tolerance you have shown me when I goof up.
It has been fun. It has been challenging. I personally have learned so much. Especially on using Zoom!
If we can accomplish so much during such tough times, think of what we will be able to accomplish next year
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.
The June 26th Meeting will be online. 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.
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