Lake Report (Mar 12, 2019)

Posted by James Monroe on Mar 11, 2019

The program at this week's meeting will be presented by Anita Ordóñez, an Ambassdor for Women's Health with Days for Girls, an international organization based in Bellingham. Days for Girls increases access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, cultivating social enterprises, mobilizing volunteers, and innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigmas and limitations for women and girls. Together, we're creating a world with dignity, health, and opportunity for all.

Corks & Kegs is Saturday! Do YOU have your tickets?

Thank you to those that have signed up to sponsor the weekly breakfast. Please look ahead to April & May to sign up for a meeting. Partnering with another member can help. Contact Club Services Chair Gina Anderson 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, March 15th. Send your guess to the Editor.

Bloodworks NW

Posted by Gary O'Rielly on Mar 12, 2019

Gayle Richards, Donor Representative for Bloodworks NW was our special speaker on Friday, March 8th. Gayle's territory for Bloodworks NW covers NE Snohomish County, South Skagit County and Whidbey Island. She has been at the blood center for 35 years. It all started 35 years ago with Sno-Isle Community Blood Bank in 1984 and in 1991 they merged with Puget Sound Blood Center and in 2015, they changed the name to Bloodworks NW.

Donor recruitment for Gayle started the week before September 11, 2001. Each day 900 pints of blood are needed in Western Washington and Portland, Oregon. There has been lots of research and testing to assure adequate blood supply. Did you know that one pint of blood saves three lives. Some of the blood goes to cancer patients.

She has worked with a Rotary Club on Whidbey Island on a blood drive that has increased the blood donations in that area. Dave Duskin, Assistant District Governor asked if our Rotary Club would be interested in a blood drive? Millenniums donate the least amount of blood according to Gayle. Bloodworks NW has a mobile bus with four beds and a mini-bus with three beds. Usually a blood drive starts at 7 am and goes to 7 pm.

Tracy acknowledged her work in a blood lab from 1982 to 1998. Gayle works with a number of churches, businesses and hospitals in donor recruitment. Community drives are the best functions for her. Maintaining effective relationships with various donor groups is absolutely key to her role as the Donor Recruitment Representative.

For more information, you can go to their website at www.bloodworksnw.org for more information.

2019 Corks & Kegs Keg Sponsors

2019 Corks & Kegs Magnum Sponsors

2019 Corks & Kegs Bottle Sponsors

John & Peggy Dyer

2019 Corks & Kegs Growler Sponsors

Silent Auction Baskets Event

Silent Auction baskets are being put together for our Corks and Kegs fundraiser on Saturday, March 16th. Tickets are still available. A big thank you to Marcus for allowing us to use his place to prepare the 70+ baskets.

Tonight's the Night!

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8th Annual Wine & Beer Tasting with Live and Silent Auction

Saturday, March 16th, 2019, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Everett Community College

Jackson Conference Center - 2000 Tower Street

Tickets $35.00

Must be 21

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Caribbean Inspiration - District Conference

Register today for this year's District 5050 Conference - Caribbean Inspiration. Being held at Tulalip Resort, this is a great opportunity for you to meet Rotarians from throughout the District. Visit the Conference website for complete information.

Quote of the Week - Who Said It?

"Don't look with your eyes, Look with your feet

Don't think with your head, Think with your hands"

Thought of the Week - Who Said It?

"You're civic leaders. You've earned the right. Don't take it lightly."

Mark Your Calendars!

Corks & Kegs

March 16, 2019

Everett Community College

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.