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This Week's Meeting
Our program this week includes a unique presentation about an organization that is working with villagers in Guatemala on sustainability projects to better utilize the resources available to them. Oliver Goshey is the Founder and Director of The Abundant Edge. Abundant Edge is the culmination of years of passionate research, travel and experimentation with regenerative design and natural building techniques. He is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles that repair and advance healthy ecosystems through holistic design and development strategies that consider the needs of all forms of life.
 
Has everyone taken care of their dues? Please take care of this as you are able.
 
The Board meets on Thursday. A link for the online session will be sent to members. And, of course, everyone is invited to attend that meeting.
 
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. We've been working on this one for 15 months! 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, January 15th. We did have someone submit a guess, but, alas, it wasn't even close. Look carefully! Send your guess to the Editor.

Classification Talk and Vocational Interview
A duo-program was the highlight of opening of our new 2021 meeting on January 8th. Cynthia Casey's gave a Classification Talk and Lance Morehouse provided a demonstration of a typical Scholarship Program interview were our guest speakers. 
 
Cynthia roots are in the Midwest, having been born in Kansas. Cynthia commented that when they moved to Omaha, Nebraska her dad would have lunch with Warren Buffet occasionally. Her grandfather was a Rotarian in Smith Center, Kansas who never missed a meeting. Her husband is a Rotarian and Edward Jones Financial Services runs in the family. Cynthia in Lake Stevens, her husband in Oak Harbor and her daughter in Stanwood. Another daughter is a pre-med student at UW-Tacoma. 
 
Interesting story on how they chose the west coast. Her husband wanted to live and retire near water. So through a lot of research,  they chose the Anacortes/Oak Harbor area. When they moved, the drive to the west coast was through wind, snow and hail which damaged their car. They have fallen in love with the west coast. The family enjoys trips to Port Townsend and traveling in general.
 
At some point in time, they would like to buy a boat. Her husband did a lot of sailing on the east coast. Cynthia enjoys riding horses and was actively doing so until Covid-19 stopped all of that.  Looking forward to getting back to horseback riding. Cynthia's specialty is senior financial planning. Safety and security is part of her background for her clients. She will be re-locating her office in the near future and still in Lake Stevens.
 
Lance interviewed our esteem President Ken as if he were interviewing for a Rotary Club scholarship. Lance did not share the interview questions with Ken in advance of today's meeting.  Lance asked Ken about his Service Related Activities. Ken has been in education for 37 years as a teacher, coach, school principle and now with the School District. The questions were all geared at giving Club Members interested in serving on the Vocational Committee who want to be involved in 2020-2021 High School Senior Scholarship application and interview process.
 
Other questions involved such topics as "Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of?" and "What was your worst experience?" Lastly, how will you use your education? Lance closed by showing the scoring process.  
Membership Dues
Members- invoices were sent to you for the semi-annual dues and voluntary contribution to The Rotary Fund (EREY). 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.
Quote of the Week - Who Said It?

“Rotarians are very much favorable disposed toward action than they are towards words.”

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Thought of the Week - Who Said It?
"Rotary is of great value. It changes the course of human life. It changes the life of every Rotary beneficiary, as well as the life of each Rotarian."
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Mark Your Calendars!
Board Meeting
14 January 2021

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Club​ Meetings have resumed. Contact Mrs. Odegaard for more information!
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The January 15th 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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Jan 22, 2021
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