200 Homeless Care Bags for Rotarians to Hand Out






200 Homeless Care Bags for Rotarians to Hand Out![]() ![]() Thanks to attendees pictured left to right: Chuck Kraining, Nancy Whitaker, Frank Guthrie, Ed and Corey Hamilton, Steve Slaton, Danny Guthrie, Erin Shannon, Matthew Barrett. And Buster! Not pictured: Cathy Bisaillon and Rick Soper. ![]() We produced two hundred bags, each with the following items pictured above: 2 cans of canned pasta with meat-pop top, 1 Tuna Salad with crackers kit, 2 fruit cups (1 applesauce and 1 mixed fruit), 2 packages of peanut butter crackers, 1 package fruit snack, 1 pair of socks, 1 toothbrush, 1 utensil pack with napkin, 1 bag of pet food. First aid kit in snack size Ziplock: 4 wet naps, 7 band aids, 2 antibiotic ointments, 2 non-aspirin 2 packs, 1 tube of toothpaste, 3 dental flossers. And a Rotary card with the 211 info on the back. ![]() On the 19th the assembly line went fast, and we were done well before 1:00 p.m. ![]() Pictured: Erin, Ed, Steve, Corey, Frank, Danny, Nancy ![]() Members took as many bags as they wanted. Someone told Chuck they gave two out in Lynnwood over the weekend, and they were well received. Some bags went to the Westside Improvement Club's Little Blue Pantry (on right) and some to Coffee Oasis. Chuck will bring them to every club meeting until the supply is gone. There are over 100 left to give out - come to Rotary and get yours! Huge thanks to Chuck for purchasing the items and hosting the venue on May 18 (including dinner!) and May 19. Silverdale Rotarians - People of Action! |
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Community Announcements![]() ![]() If anyone wants to donate to Carol Arper, MS Walk, go to Donate To Carol Arper - Fundraising For Walk MS: Silverdale 2022 (donordrive.com). In the photos I was wearing my raingear because I was there at 6 am to help set up in the rain. It actually stopped raining for the walk at 10 am! |
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District International Service Award!On May 14 at the District 5020 Conference in Victoria, the Silverdale Rotary Club was awarded 2nd Place in the annual Olson Foundation International Club of the Year competition! The following are excerpts from our application, which may be downloaded in it's entirety here. Our Club was awarded 1,000 Paul Harris points for future awards. Thanks to International Service Chair Nancy Whitaker and her hard working committee, countless people's lives have been changed all over the world! ![]() Pictured above - a Maternal and Child Health Clinic in the Philippines In 2021-2022, the Rotary Club of Silverdale significantly expanded its international service to make lasting impact through all 7 Rotary Areas of Focus. Our accomplishments were diverse, far-reaching, and sustainable, and…it all started when we turned Wine to Water! Having a history of developing water projects in the Dominican Republic, the Silverdale Rotary Club has always looked for creative ways to grow our International Services budget in order to broaden our reach. In the fall of 2021, we “Turned Wine to Water” by hosting a wine tasting event that included our club members and fellow Rotarians from District 5020 Area 9 clubs, raising $2,000, and we had compelled 30 people to renew their partnerships and commitments to service beyond North America. Our advocacy led to another donation of $1,000 by the estate of a deceased friend of Rotary. Combining all revenue sources, our club raised $20,500 to invest in international efforts in 2021-2022. Ukraine Relief Effort – Slovakian District 2240. When Russia invaded Ukraine, we made contact with District 2240 in Slovakia via our former Rotary Exchange Student, Matej Kunák. We launched a professionally developed Facebook fundraising campaign fueled by donor-matching pledges through our club and our amazing individual Rotarians. The funds were sent in increments, and the very first $2,500 was used for antibiotics in March. Our club’s total financial support for District 2240’s Refugee Relief Effort was $12,500. ![]() Pictured above - Slovakian Rotarians shipping relief supplies for Ukrainian refugees. Philippines. Our sister club, the Orion Rotary Club in the Philippines, identified four new needs: a hand washing station at an elementary school; a Maternal and Child Health Program; a mangrove tree planting program; and school supplies for 50 students at the School of Fisheries. Through these projects, our $1,000 investment is hard at work, and we already have proof of impact! ![]() Pictured above - hand washing station Burkina Faso, West Africa. Our club has a long standing relationship with Lisa Stirrett https://lisastirrett.com/womens-empowerment/ , supporting her work with Walk In The Light, International Walk In the Light International (witli.com), Burkina Faso, West Africa. This year, our committee continued funding the Period Pad Project with a $1,500 grant to provide women and girls reproductive and health education and materials for the sewing school to make hundreds of washable pads. Thanks to these system-changing efforts, women and girls in the surrounding villages will experience heightened confidence and independence to overcome years of oppression and shame. ![]() Silverdale Rotarians - People of Action! |
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Meeting Change on May 19May 19 - our meeting will be held at noon at the Seabeck Conference Center, Rhododendron Building (head to the right at the main building), where we will stuff 200 bags of food and personal items for handing out to the homeless. Come see what Rotary service and People of Action are all about! |
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Final Update - 3rd and 4th Grade DictionariesOn May 3, we completed delivery of 157 dictionaries to 3rd and 4th graders at Emerald Heights Elementary, and we are done! That brings the grand total to 835 books to six schools in CK School District! Next year it will be back to just 3rd graders, and half the books. But this year, the 4th graders, who missed 2021 due to the pandemic, really appreciated our catching them up with their very own beautiful hard cover dictionaries! Thanks especially to Rich Arper, Bob Cassis, and Mary Hoover who each helped with multiple schools. Thanks also to Scott Slocum, Scott Shoemaker, Cathy Bisaillon, Erin Prince, Monty and Gloria (Seabeck Conference Ctr staff), guest Clyde Savage, Jennifer and Tye Strong, Brianna Angelo, Christie Scheffer, Matej Kunak and Niki, Elayne and Steve Burton, Steve Slaton, Steve Boe, Nancy Whitaker, and Rick Soper. Thanks to our partner East Bremerton Rotary Club who orders the books and takes care of the other six elementary schools in CKSD. Wow - Cougar Valley dictionary delivery on April 22 was a 100 yard dash! We had under thirty minutes to do six classrooms and only had four people, so we had to split up. They were doing a school wide fire alarm at 1:15 pm. We started just after 12:45 pm and reached the front door as the alarm went off. Rotarians attending were: Rich Arper, Steve Boe, Scott Shoemaker and Chuck Kraining. 138 books were delivered. ![]() Pictured: Rich Arper at Cougar Valley Elementary And if Cougar Valley was a sprint, then Clear Creek Elementary on April 25 was a marathon! Chuck was alone half the time, and then Bob Cassis came to the rescue (pictured below). Yay Bob! We delivered 148 books to seven classrooms! ![]() April 13 and 15 were busy, fun days for Silverdale Rotarians and friends of Rotary labeling and delivering dictionaries to 3rd and 4th graders at Silver Ridge and Green Mountain Elementary Schools! ![]() On April 13 Christie Scheffer, Clive Savage (Christie's son-in-law), Brianna Angelo, Mary Hoover, Chuck Kraining, and Erin Prince delivered 128 books to 6 classes of 3rd and 4th graders at Silver Ridge Elementary School. See Christie pictured above talking about Rotary and the Four Way Test. ![]() Afterwards, Christie, Brianna Angelo, Elayne Burton, Bob Cassis, Matej and Nicki, Gloria, Rick Soper and Chuck headed to Seabeck Conference Center to label 500 books (83 boxes - they are heavy!) ![]() Pictured left to right: Niki, Elayne, Brianna, Christie, Matej, Bob, and Rick Thanks to Cathy Bisaillon, Nancy Whitaker, and Steve Slaton who came to help, but we got the labeling done before they arrived. Thanks to everyone - it went very quickly! |
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Duck Bucks for Commercial Refrigerator - Bremerton Backpack BrigadeBremerton Backpack Brigade https://www.bremertonbackpackbrigade.org/ posted the following on Facebook on April 29, 2022: We are so grateful to the Silverdale Rotary Club for their 2022 Duck Buck Grant to help us purchase a commercial size refrigerator for our food pantry. ![]() ![]() Currently we are packing for over 350 children each week - that is a tremendous amount of veggies that require a refrigerator with a lot of space. We are thankful for the generosity of the Silverdale Rotary Club and how its members all work hard to help build a stronger, healthier community for everyone! Thank you Silverdale Rotary Club for helping us fight food insecurity in the lives of the children we serve! |
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Reviewing Scholarship Applications - Would You Like to Assist?Annually the Silverdale Rotary Club awards $10,000 or more in scholarships for graduating high school Seniors from CKHS, Klahowya, and Crosspoint Academy. The scholarship applications have been turned in, and it's time to review them! If you like to be a part of this process please let Ed Hamilton know at edhamilton23@gmail.com or by texting him at 360-649-3004. What does this process entail? We have received about a dozen applications. Each Rotarian is permitted their own process for reviewing and rating the applicants, but a spreadsheet we've used over the years will be provided for those who wish. You should expect to spend about one to two hours reviewing the applications and another hour or two in a couple of weeks discussing the results with other reviewers. The end goal is to identify applicants and assign a dollar amount by late May; ultimately, this is a group decision. The applications will be made available to interested Rotarians this week. Please reach out to Ed with any questions. |
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Rotarian Rich Arper - Silverdale Chamber Citizen of the Year!![]() ![]() Pictured: Silverdale Chamber President/CEO with Silverdale Rotary Co-Presidents Jennifer Strong and Erin Shannon David Emmons kicked off the ceremony by recognizing the Chamber’s Board of Directors and inviting VIPs, including Congressman Derek Kilmer, to give speeches regarding our area’s rebounding businesses. Finally, the highly anticipated awards for the top business, non-profit organization, and individual citizen were unveiled.
![]() Pictured left to right: Silverdale Rotarians Rick Soper, Cathy Bisaillon, Nancy Whitaker, Chuck Kraining, Christie Scheffer, Rich Arper, Amanda Smith, Jennifer Strong, Ed Hamilton, Erin Shannon, Scott Shoemaker The many Silverdale Rotarians who donned their 70’s garb for some food, fun, and fellowship were loud and proud when our club members won top honors. Who knows? Next year, that could be our club at the podium receiving best non-profit organization of the year. That would be…like, far out! |
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Silverdale Rotary Duck Race Proceeds at Work in Third World CountriesIt’s amazing how big an impact small amounts of money (by U.S. standards) can make in third world countries! Our International Service Committee, chaired this year by Nancy Whitaker, works tirelessly maintaining personal contacts to ensure that the Committee only funds projects that are reliable and sustainable. On April 7, Nancy gave us an update on where the committee has spent some of their allocation from the 2021 Duck Race for Rotary year 2021-22. Note: $12,500 for the Ukrainian relief effort is covered in a separate article. Philippines. The Committee has an ongoing relationship with the very active Orion Rotary Club in the Philippines, and sent $500 which was used for a hand washing station at an elementary school and a Maternal and Child Health Program. ![]() Pictured - hand washing station ![]() Pictured above: Maternal and Child Health Program Also, combining another $500 from Silverdale Rotary plus other Clubs’ donations, the Orion Club is also doing an environmental mangrove tree planting program and providing school supplies for 50 students at the School of Fisheries. Burkina Faso. Our club has a long standing relationship with Lisa Stirrett, supporting her work with Walk In The Light, Burkina Faso, West Africa. This year our committee continued funding the Period Pad Project ($1,500) which provides women and girls reproductive and health education and provides materials for the sewing school to make hundreds of washable pads for women and girls in the surrounding villages. ![]() Thanks to the tremendous support of our Duck Race Sponsors and the general public purchasing duck tickets in 2021, so many lives have been changed in a positive way! |
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3rd and 4th Grade Dictionaries - Three Down and Three to Go!April 13 and 15 were busy, fun days for Silverdale Rotarians and friends of Rotary labeling and delivering dictionaries to 3rd and 4th graders at Silver Ridge and Green Mountain Elementary Schools! ![]() On April 13 Christie Scheffer, Clive Savage (Christie's son-in-law), Brianna Angelo, Mary Hoover, Chuck Kraining, and Erin Prince delivered 128 books to 6 classes of 3rd and 4th graders at Silver Ridge Elementary School. See Christie pictured above talking about Rotary and the Four Way Test. ![]() Afterwards, Christie, Brianna Angelo, Elayne Burton, Bob Cassis, Matej and Nicki, Gloria, Rick Soper and Chuck headed to Seabeck Conference Center to label 500 books (83 boxes - they are heavy!) ![]() Pictured left to right: Nicki, Elayne, Brianna, Christie, Matej, Bob, and Rick Thanks to Cathy Bisaillon, Nancy Whitaker, and Steve Slaton who came to help, but we got the labeling done before they arrived. Thanks to everyone - it went very quickly! We have three schools left - come experience the joy of giving in Rotary!
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Join Us - In Person or Via ZoomJoin us at noon either in person or via Zoom. Check schedule under Speakers and Upcoming Events for meeting days and other planned activities. Meeting ID: 861 3602 3215 Passcode: 091645 One tap mobile +12532158782,,86136023215#,,,,*091645# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,86136023215#,,,,*091645# US (San Jose) **ZOOM ROOM WILL OPEN AT 12:00 pm** |
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Our Newest Rotarian – Emily Morisawa![]() Congratulations, and WELCOME, Emily, to the Silverdale Rotary Family! |
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Rich Arper – Finalist for Silverdale Chamber Citizen of the YearCongratulations to our own Rich Arper, who is a finalist for the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year! Rich has been a member of the Silverdale Rotary Club since 2004. ![]() ![]() Winners will be announced at the Chamber Gala on April 21. We are also proud to report that the Rotary Club of Silverdale was nominated for Non Profit of the year! |
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Mark and Karen Timken - March Rotarians of the Month![]() Pictured: Mark and Karen Timken with Co-President Erin Shannon This has to be some kind of record! Mark and Karen Timken were inducted into our Club on February 12, hosted a sumptuous social gathering on March 5, and less than two months after they joined the club, President Elect Cathy Bisaillon (via Zoom) named them March Rotarians of the Month on April 7! ![]() As transferring Rotarians, Karen and Mark are no strangers to Rotary service and creating opportunities for fellowship. Cathy thanked them for scheduling the social well in advance of induction and providing attendees with a relaxed atmosphere in their beautiful home. Karen and Mark responded with, “this is what we do!” and announced their intention to host again next year. Thank you, and congratulations, Mark and Karen! |
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$12,500 to Slovakian Rotary District 2240 for Ukrainian Relief EffortsWE DID IT!!! We will be sending another wire soon to the Slovakian Rotary District 2240 for the Ukrainian relief effort. Between our Club's International Service Committee funds, individual Rotarians, and our $5,000 fundraiser on Facebook, the total amount that was or will be sent to Rotary District 2240 in Slovakia is $12,500! Our matching fund raiser topped $5,051 thanks to 34 donors who contributed. Thank you to Mark and Karen Timken who put us over the top with an $805 donation! Below are some images of Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Pardubice in Slovakia, taken the first week of April. They are sending durable food, medicines, clothing and electronics (mostly power banks) via truck then train to Záporozí/Mariupol in Ukraine. ![]() ![]() |
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3rd (and 4th) Grade Dictionaries at Silverdale ElementaryEvery year since 2009 Silverdale Rotary has been partnering with East Bremerton Rotary to give American Heritage hard cover dictionaries to every 3rd grader in the 12 elementary schools in the Central Kitsap School District. Each club takes six schools. This year's 3rd (and 4th) grade dictionary delivery program is twice as big as in the past because we are making sure the 4th graders get a book as well. They missed out last year because of the pandemic. I hope you can join me at the schools – we have five more to go. I guarantee you will leave with a smile! First of all, a big thank you goes to Jennifer and Tye Strong and Bob Cassis for helping label 360 books on March 28. Here's the label that goes inside each book - each student writes their own name...in their very own book! ![]() ![]() ![]() Pictured: Jennifer Strong, Tye Strong, Chuck Kraining, and Bob Cassis Thank you to Rich and Carol Arper for their help at Silverdale Elementary on March 29. We found that the 4th graders were as excited as the 3rd graders. ![]() They seemed glad we didn't forget them. ![]() Pictured: Rich Arper explaining about Rotary and the Four Way Test to 4th graders, with Carol Arper and Chuck Kraining at Silverdale Elementary Share the joy of Rotary and bring a guest to give dictionaries away! Below is the rest of the schedule so far – you can sign up (Register) on the events in this Breeze or our website on Clubrunner, OR you can use the DACdb mobile app and RSVP under Silverdale Events - try it!
Cougar Valley and Emerald Heights are still TBD. Thank you! I would love to see more people involved at the future events. |
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Update: Please Support Slovakian Rotary Efforts to Assist Ukrainian Refugees![]() As of March 31, we have received $3,793 for our $5,000 match, including $500 from our own Frank Guthrie! Thanks to all who have donated so far! Click on this link to donate! https://secure.givelively.org/donate/silverdale-rotary-club-foundation/support-ukraine Here is just an example of the work the Slovakian Rotarians are doing for Ukrainians (from the Facebook page of Rotary District 2240 - Czech & Slovak Republics): 12 trainloads - 220t of humanitarian aid - durable food, hygiene supplies, medical material, warm clothing to Cop; 11 loading wagons with disinfectants, drug goods, medical materials, diapers, sleeping bags, blankets, warm clothing and durable food were sent to Kharkiv. If you are on Facebook, please share the Silverdale Rotary post asking for matching money. If you aren’t on Facebook, please share this link that goes directly to the donation site: Click here or text RotaryCares to 44-321. Original Story on March 14: The Silverdale Rotary Club recently donated $2,500 to the Slovakian Rotary District 2240 for humanitarian aid for the Ukrainian refugees flooding across the border into Slovakia. These funds will pay for water, food, shelter, and a show of support that THE WORLD CARES for those fleeing for safety during Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine. WILL YOU JOIN THE CHALLENGE? The Silverdale Rotary Club will match community donations up to another $5,000. Donate $1 and we'll match that dollar! Donate $500 and we'll match that too! Click here or text RotaryCares to 44-321. THANK YOU! ![]() ![]() ![]() Our own Slovakian Rotarian Matej Kunák connected us to Slovakian Rotarians spearheading the efforts to provide aid to the Ukrainian refugees. Please watch his video appeal below. |
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299 Bags of Food - Turkey Trot Proceeds at Work Feeding the Hungry!Thank you to the sponsors and participants of the 2021 Silverdale Rotary Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot – because the proceeds funded the purchase of all this food! ![]() March 24th was a great day! “Why?” you ask. Because Silverdale Rotary was able to purchase, pack, and deliver 299 bags of food to the Central Kitsap School District Operations Service Center to be distributed to kids in need, to help stretch meals during Spring Break across 19 elementary, middle and high schools! ![]() Erin Leedham and her Security Team at the Kitsap Mall came through in big ways as they always do, helping us cart the food in and out, storing the food and setting up tables, providing recycle bins for cardboard and helping out with positive, willing hearts! And waves of Rotarians helped before, during and after! Ed and Corey Hamilton, Michael Collins, Ben Scheffer and the wonderful security team at the Kitsap Mall helped unload and store the food. The morning of the 24th, Corey Hamilton, Mary Hoover, Matthew Barrett, Jennifer Strong, Chuck Kraining, Cathy Bisaillon, Nancy Whitaker, Kid of Action Reyce Scheffer, Rick Soper, and Frank and Danny Guthrie came early to help set out and organize the food for ease of bagging. ![]() And Steven and Debbie Slaton, Jim Barker, Amanda Smith, Emily Morisawa (who will be inducted Thursday), Kaylee Woods (a prospective member), Laci Everson, Steven Boe and Kids of Action Amelie and Cavanaugh Boe, Bob Cassis, Jim Dudley, Scott Shoemaker, and Christie Scheffer helped bag. ![]() And once the bags were packed and loaded we were off to deliver them to the Ops Center with our final group of Rotarians to unload the bags: Frank and Danny Guthrie, Nancy Whitaker, Matthew Barrett, Corey Hamilton and, Christie Scheffer. See what I mean about waves of Rotarians! And the CKSD Ops Center folks are wonderful! They coordinate with the Homeless Liaisons at each school and make sure the bags are delivered. Many hands made light work that day and we hope the bags of food help lighten the load and hearts of the families receiving the gift! ![]() |
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Hybrid In Person and Zoom Meetings - Join Us!In Person meetings started back up on March 10 at Kitsap Golf and Country Club. Join us at noon either in person or via Zoom. Check schedule under Speakers and Upcoming Events for meeting days and other planned activities. Meeting ID: 861 3602 3215 Passcode: 091645 One tap mobile +12532158782,,86136023215#,,,,*091645# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,86136023215#,,,,*091645# US (San Jose) **ZOOM ROOM WILL OPEN AT 12:00 pm** |
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Update to Fundraiser in Slovakia for Ukrainian RefugeesThe Silverdale Rotary Club recently donated $2,500 to the Slovakian Rotary District 2240 for humanitarian aid for the Ukrainian refugees flooding across the border into Slovakia. These funds will pay for water, food, shelter, and a show of support that THE WORLD CARES for those fleeing for safety during Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine. WILL YOU JOIN THE CHALLENGE? The Silverdale Rotary Club will match community donations up to another $5,000. Donate $1 and we'll match that dollar! Donate $500 and we'll match that too! Click here or text RotaryCares to 44-321. THANK YOU! ![]() ![]() ![]() Our own Slovakian Rotarian Matej Kunák connected us to Slovakian Rotarians spearheading the efforts to provide aid to the Ukrainian refugees. Please watch his video appeal below. |
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Duck Bucks Fund Three Blue Star Banners in SilverdaleSilverdale Rotary has a long history of honoring active duty service members in the local area, and one way is through the Blue Star Banner Program nonprofit organization. On March 17, Lynette George, founder of the Blue Star Banner Program in Kitsap, Mason, and Jefferson Counties, thanked us for the $1,050 Duck Buck Grant to place three Blue Star Banners in Kitsap County. These banners represent the gratitude and high esteem that Silverdale Rotarians (many of whom are veterans) hold for our Armed Forces men and women. For more information about the Blue Star Banner Program, go to About the Blue Star Banner Program - Blue Star Banner Program ![]() Pictured left to right: Lynette George, Co-President Jennifer Strong, and Matthew Barrett) Thanks to the generous sponsors of the 2021 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race and the community who purchased Duck Tickets, three banners will hang proudly in Silverdale honoring active duty military members from our local area. |
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Phase 2 - Presidents' Project: “Memorial Meadow”Phase 2. On March 11, Rotarians completed the second phase of our Presidents' Project, planting 64 native plants at Newberry Hill Heritage Park. ![]() Pictured: Nancy Whitaker and Rich Arper planting a native rhododendron. ![]() Sixty four native plants! Thanks Rotarians for all the hard work! ![]() Pictured left to right: Matthew Barrett, Jennifer Strong, Nancy Whitaker, Cathy Bisaillon, Rich Arper Our next step will be to get the bench made or purchased with a Rotary dedication plaque for Jack Jensen to be put on the bench. After the bench is placed we plan on holding a dedication memorial and invite all Rotarians, Jack’s family, and friends within the Community. Cathy Bisaillon suggested the name “Memorial Meadow” for this area, and I love it! See Phase 1 below. ![]() Pictured left to right: Mary Hoover, Rich Arper, Cathy Bisaillon, David Emmons, Erin Shannon, Nancy Whitaker, Ed Hamilton. Front row standing guard on four feet: Jack. Not pictured: Jennifer and son Tye, and Erin's son Jake Ten hard working Rotarians and family members chopped and lopped and pulled scotch broom on March 6 for the first step of Jennifer Strong and Erin Shannon’s Presidents’ Project in Newberry Hill Heritage Park. ![]() ![]() Rotarians - People of Action (and backaches, too!) Pictured: Cathy, Jennifer, and Rich We will be planting native plants in that area to make it look like a garden in the forest. We will install a bench as well with a Rotary dedication to honor Jack Jensen. When complete, our Turkey Trotters will be running by each year and see this beautiful project. ![]() When they were finished, all that scotch broom was gone - Whew! ![]() ![]() The scotch broom was no match for Jennifer, Nancy, and Jake! |
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Work Party on March 6 - Newberry Hill Heritage Park![]() Pictured left to right: Mary Hoover, Rich Arper, Cathy Bisaillon, David Emmons, Erin Shannon, Nancy Whitaker, Ed Hamilton. Front row standing guard on four feet: Jack. Not pictured: Jennifer and son Tye, and Erin's son Jake Ten hard working Rotarians and family members chopped and lopped and pulled scotch broom on March 6 for the first step of Jennifer Strong and Erin Shannon’s Presidents’ Project in Newberry Hill Heritage Park. ![]() ![]() Rotarians - People of Action (and backaches, too!) Pictured: Cathy, Jennifer, and Rich We will be planting native plants in that area to make it look like a garden in the forest. We will install a bench as well with a Rotary dedication to honor Jack Jensen. When complete, our Turkey Trotters will be running by each year and see this beautiful project. ![]() When they were finished, all that scotch broom was gone - Whew! ![]() ![]() The scotch broom was no match for Jennifer, Nancy, and Jake! |
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Imagine Rotary![]() Below is our own Steven Boe's latest video in honor of Rotary International President-Elect Jennifer Jones who takes office on July 1, 2022. The Rotary International theme for 2022-23 is Imagine Rotary. |
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Will You be a 2022 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race Sponsor?The 28th Annual Silverdale Rotary Duck Race is set for Sunday, July 31, 2022. All proceeds go to support Rotary projects! It is the final event at Silverdale Whaling Days, which is a 3-day community festival. We have exciting new perks for all Duck Race Sponsors! See graphics package sample below, and click on the 2022 Sponsorship Package for all the details, other perks, Duck Race Proceeds Recipients, and Sponsor Pledge Sheet. DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIPS IS MARCH 31. NEW IN 2022 - GRAPHICS PACKAGES for all Sponsors! See sample below! $100 minimum. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Our Newest Members – Mark and Karen Timken![]() On February 10 Membership Chair Christie Scheffer officially inducted Mark and Karen Timken into our Club via Zoom. “They have already become part of our Rotary family, and are hosting a social/open house on March 5!” See separate article, please RSVP by February 26! Mark and Karen are both former Poulsbo Rotary Club members (8 and 10 years respectively), were married in 1988, and they gave us thumbnail descriptions of their work lives. Mark has lived in Butte, MT; Coeur d’Alene, ID; south central Alaska (survived the 9.2 magnitude Great Alaska Earthquake in 1964); Bremerton, WA; Washington, DC; and now Silverdale. He spent 10 years in the U.S. Navy, sold real estate, and then started and retired from a career with the Federal Government (General Services Administration and Federal Aviation Administration). His favorite job is the one he has now: retirement! Karen’s work included real estate, was a display artist (helped open the Bon Marche in Silverdale), retired from teaching high school marketing and retail management, joined Mark in Washington, DC, was executive director of Fishline, and most recently spent 7 years caring for her now deceased mother. Mark and Karen love to cruise (they just returned from the western Caribbean), and had many cruises canceled by Royal Caribbean during the pandemic. The good news is that they received 125% in credits and now have five (yes five!) cruises booked that have to be completed by the end of September 2022! Welcome to Silverdale Rotary Club, Mark and Karen! |
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Matthew Barrett (Mr. “I Can Do That!”) – January Rotarian of the Month![]() Cathy: Hey Matthew – would you organize the December 2021 Bell Ringing? Matthew: I can do that! Cathy: Matthew, can you help us with Hybrid Meeting technology? Matthew: I can do that! Cathy: Would you join the 2022-23 Board of Directors and take not one, but two positions? Matthew: I can do that! You get the idea – Congratulations, Matthew, and THANK YOU! |
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Remembering Rotarian Dr. Mike Gass Click Here for his obituary in the Kitsap Sun on February 6. A shorter obituary can be found at https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23684483/michael-arthur-gass-jr/bainbridge-island/washington/cook-family-funeral-home. |
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Remembering Rotarians Don and Mary Gerry Taylor![]() From Don's son Patrick: "Donald Taylor died on November 23, 2021. He went without pain or struggle. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, February 26th at 2:00 pm at St. Antony's Episcopal Church in Silverdale. He loved Rotary and could never say enough good things." Barbara Beagle put together a Powerpoint of archive information and photos about this amazing Rotary power couple. Click Here to view the Powerpoint. You can also see it and hear Rotarians share about their experiences with Don and Mary Gerry starting at minute 22 of Rotary Club of Silverdale - Zoom passcode 4cLy+L21. |
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Time of February Zoom Only MeetingsDue to the COVID Omicron variant, all February Rotary lunch time meetings will be ZOOM ONLY. **ZOOM ROOM WILL OPEN AT 11:45 am. Meeting will start at noon.** Meeting ID: 861 3602 3215 Passcode: 091645 One tap mobile +12532158782,,86136023215#,,,,*091645# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,86136023215#,,,,*091645# US (San Jose) **ZOOM ROOM WILL OPEN AT 11:45 am** |
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Duck Bucks Help Renovate a Teen Center in Central Kitsap![]() Phil joined our club via Zoom on December 3 to thank us for our $3,000 Duck Buck grant which will be used to enhance and revitalize the Kitchen/Serving area of their teen center “The Underground” located at Crossroads Neighborhood Church in Central Kitsap, 7555 Old Military Rd NE, Bremerton. Pictured below is the "before" in the Underground. ![]() This teen center offers youth a place to hang out and do things they like to do, while being supported by staff, volunteers and programming that will help them build healthy relationships and life skills. It serves young people at both Fairview Middle and Olympic High Schools with a combined student population of about 2,000. The kitchen upgrade will include a new stove, counter/prep area, dishwasher, sink, and some cabinetry. “This will dramatically change the way we are able to serve food to kids in our community.” Phil also invited our club to participate in work parties at The Underground. "We would love to have your help as we revitalize this space for young people." If you would like to see The Underground in person, there is an open house on February 14, See details at |
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No Meeting or Social on January 20There will be no Rotary meeting on January 20, and the evening social has been canceled. We hope to see everyone back on Zoom on January 27! |
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Newberry Hill Heritage Park Thanks Silverdale Rotary for Our Support![]() ![]() Pictured above - artificial wetland project for student learning - materials funded by Silverdale Rotary “Thank you for your tremendous support on behalf of all the NHHP Stewards, students, and the thousands who annually use the 15 miles of trails in the 1,200 acre park" situated next to KSS. Also, Tom announced that the NHHP Board voted to allow the Silverdale Rotary Turkey Trot to be held at the park “in perpetuity!” Why? Because our event was the “neatest, best organized” large group event ever – leaving the park in pristine condition after 500 people ran/walked in the 5/10K event on Thanksgiving morning. Ed Hamilton, 2021 Turkey Trot Chair, thanked Tom and the other NHHP stewards’ help – it’s a great partnership! Turkey Trot proceeds help students in CKSD (including Klahowya) who are food insecure. In addition to participating in hands on work parties, Silverdale Rotary has supported NHHP since 2013 with with almost $9,000 in Duck Race proceeds:
NHHP only gets $2,000 per year from Kitsap County, and given the rising cost of lumber used for wetland boardwalks, bridges, etc., it doesn’t go very far. Silverdale Rotarians are very gratified that our Duck Race supports the preservation of the flora and fauna in the park, and especially the fact that we have played a role in helping NHHP provide an outdoor environmental learning opportunity for Klahowya students. To watch the Zoom recording of Tom’s remarks that includes a lot of details about the park, click here and start at minute 8:30. His remarks also include a description of some really exciting future plans, including beaver relocation and the proposed “Blue Hills Trail” from NHHP to the top of Green Mountain. See Blue Hills Trail - Google Slides. |
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Tornado Disaster Relief in KentuckyFrom Rotary District 5020 Governor Lorna Curtis via Kentucky District 6710 District Governor Gail Story: ![]() Pictured: Mayfield, KY Many of you have asked how you and your Districts/Clubs can assist with the disaster relief efforts in Kentucky. The tornados devastated communities in 18 counties in Rotary District 6710. Donations are now being accepted by District 6710 to help the tornado victims. Please click HERE for a letter from RI Director Elizabeth Usovicz containing additional details and donation information, as well as a video message from District 6710 Governor Gail Story. Please feel free to share these documents with your clubs/members. |
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Turkey Trot Proceeds Feed the Hungry in CKSDSilverdale Rotarians at Work filling 300 food bags for CKSD at risk students over Christmas break! Silverdale Rotary Turkey Trot proceeds go to help those in need in Kitsap. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year such a success! Huge thanks to our Community Partners: Kitsap Mall for providing storage, a space to bag, and great assistance from their employees; Grocery Outlet for ordering the best food choices and providing a discount; Rancho Storage for the loan of the truck. And the many who came to help! Pictured below is the team who delivered the 300 bags to Central Kitsap Food Services. Thank you, everyone! ![]() Pictured left to right. Back row: Corey and Ed Hamilton, Reyce and Christie Scheffer, Melissa Hill with CK Food Services. Front row: Ron Templeton and Rich Arper |
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Duck Bucks Feed 300 At Risk Families![]() The numbers of kids in need continue to rise - Backpacks 4 Kids helps in 11 elementary schools and 3 middle schools by sending home bags to 300 families. During the holiday season every family gets an extra bag. This impressive accomplishment is achieved through food drives, donations, and the diligent work of dedicated volunteers. Want to volunteer at their Tuesday packing work parties? Go to Support Us | Central Kitsap Food Backpacks 4 Kids (ckfoodbackpacks4kids.com) For more information go to Weekly Meals | Central Kitsap Food Backpacks 4 Kids | United States (ckfoodbackpacks4kids.com) or search Facebook. |
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Rotarian of the Month for Two Months – Ed Hamilton![]() Ed Zoomed in for the presentation and thanked the multitude of volunteers that helped make it happen. Cathy then remarked: “It shows that we (the Club) can do anything given the right leadership!” Cathy then presented Ed (virtually) a Beer Advent Calendar (24 beers) in a box! ![]() Congratulations, and thank you, Ed! |
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Silverdale Rotary Turkey Trot - a Huge Success!![]() The first unregistered runner arrived at 7:00 AM, patiently filling out his form by the light of his cell phone. As nearly 500 runners filtered in over the next hour, it was fantastic to see the energy of the community show up for the reimagined fund raising event. Runners from area cross-country clubs, nationally ranked collegiate programs, family guests from as far away as Tennessee, elves, and even princesses showed up to participate in the run or enjoy the event. ![]() Runners also brought some cute four-legged friends along, and families came out with jogging strollers and managed to avoid a few rain showers for a fun run. ![]() With an enthusiastic support by the Newberry Hill Heritage Park Stewards and the cooperation of the Central Kitsap School District, the event was moved to the Heritage Park, with the Klahowya Secondary School campus used for parking. ![]() Raising money for fighting hunger in our community was handily achieved when online and in person registrations reached 500, and 12 very generous sponsors supported the event. ![]() While total numbers and expenses are still being tabulated, this event should net about $12,500 for our Rotary Club’s food and kids programs! ![]() Success can be measured in many ways, but perhaps the greatest success of this year’s Trot was the tremendous outpouring of support from the community and the revival of a tradition after a challenging year - a reminder to ourselves and our community that we are People of Action! |
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Silverdale Christmas Tree Lights - Part 3 - Success!![]() Scott Parr from Scott’s Tree Service came on Sunday, November 21 and rescued the three ropes stuck at the top of the tree, and also brought down string #4 that was hung up in the tree after it disconnected from the top. We had a small mishap in the beginning when the machine shut down with Scott stranded 80 ft. up in the air! Pape Rentals came to the rescue, giving us instruction over the phone on how to get Scott back down to the ground. Then they dispatched a technician to make sure that everything was OK with the machine. Then the Pape Rentals tech and Scott hung around to make sure that everything was OK while Carla Larson from Silverdale Dandy Lions, Bill Carter, and Rich re-hung the 2 orphan light strings, #4 & #5, and turned everything on once more to make sure that everything is OK. Success!! Huge thanks to Chico/Kitsap Towing for delivering the 135 ft. man lift for free, to Pape Rentals for donating the aerial lift again after expediting significant repairs to make it available, plus the rescue on a Sunday! Thanks to Scott from Scott’s Tree Service for coming to our aid again, on a Sunday, even though they have been absolutely swamped due to the windstorm. Please see the story below, Part 2, for more "thank you's." Never has it been more apparent that it takes a village and a LOT of generosity to light up Silverdale's iconic 128 ft tree! Be sure to attend the lighting ceremony in Old Town Silverdale on Saturday, November 27. |
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Update - Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot!![]() Registration online closes Tuesday, November 23rd at 8:00 am. NOTE: T-shirts are sold out. In-person registration will be available on Tuesday, November 23rd and Wednesday, November 24th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the inside entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods inside of Kitsap Mall. Registration will also be available on race day. If you plan to register on race day please allow plenty of time in your morning. It will be busy. Events start at 8:00 am. Registered Runner Packet-Pickup: Pickup of race packets before race day can be done on Tuesday, November 23rd and Wednesday, November 24th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the inside entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Kitsap Mall. During business hours the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, inside the Kitsap Mall, will have packets on Wednesday, November 24th until 5:00 pm. While the events will take place entirely within the Newberry Hill Heritage Park, we have arranged with Klahowya Secondary School to use their parking lot. The school can be accessed from Newberry Hill Road. Signs will direct you to parking and the Events. NOTE: The Fellowship Church also located on Newberry Hill is also having a Thanksgiving Day event. Please make sure you proceed onto the Klahowya School property to arrive at the correct event. |
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Silverdale Christmas Tree - Part 2 – The Light Strings Are Up (Almost)!![]() ![]() Once again a small but mighty group (the “Tree People!”) met at the Silverdale Christmas Tree, this time to hoist the light strings on the new ropes and pullies installed the weekend before. See the story below this one. ![]() Thanks to Rotarians Rich Arper, Mary Hoover, and Scott Slocum; Silverdale Dandy Lions Roland Arper and Carla Larson, and longtime volunteer Bill Carter who, on November 10, carefully kept the strings untangled and the bulbs safe as the lights made their journey up the 128 foot tree. There was one sad glitch: While they were hoisting string #6, the clamp on the end of the light string came off, two light strings came crashing down, and one rope end went up into the tree. How do we know it’s 104 feet up? A friend of Roland’s used his drone to find it and measure the height. That is another story (see Part 3). And while you are admiring the lights from near or far, remember the dedicated group of Community Partners who made it possible this year, against all odds! |
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Silverdale Christmas Tree Part 1 - It's a Game Changer!![]()
“It’s a game changer!” exclaimed Rich Arper, when describing the momentous change in the method of maintaining the 12 light strings on the iconic 128 ft Silverdale Christmas Tree. For decades volunteer arborists have climbed the tree to lower the light strings for wire maintenance and bulb replacement. It was a job fraught with difficulties. ![]() What does a man lift do when it’s too windy? It automatically shuts down! Fortunately a spot was found where the tree sheltered the manlift enough to keep operating, and the articulating boom allowed access to all 12 strings from one spot. On Saturday, November 6, rain, wind, and miserable temperatures were no match for the volunteers who came out to brave the elements. With the assistance of the manlift, the light strings were removed, 12 pulley systems and ropes were installed to allow for quicker access and maintenance in the future, and one string with new LED bulbs was hoisted up. Success! ![]() 128-foot tree has been a labor of love for the Rotary Club of Silverdale, a tradition that started in 1954 with charter Silverdale Rotarian Bob Arper (Rich and Roland's Dad). Over the years, in partnership with the Silverdale Dandy Lions and other community organizations and businesses, the big tree has been maintained; including the removal of blackberry brambles and tending to the twelve light strings, as well as making sure the tree stays healthy for years to come. And don’t miss out on the fun on November 27th from Noon-5:30 PM at Silverdale Antiques for tractor rides, pictures with Santa, the tree lighting at 5 pm, and more! |
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Change of Venue November 11 - Seabeck Conference CenterOur November 11 Club meeting will be held at noon at the Seabeck Conference Center. Lunch will be provided! |
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Update: 2021 Silverdale Rotary Turkey Trot MeetingUPDATE: The Turkey Trot Committee is tentatively meeting at 5 pm on Wednesday, October 13. Contact Ed Hamilton for details: edhamilton23@gmail.com or 360-640-3004. Also, you can sign up to help at Rotary meetings. ![]() Many Rotarians have volunteered to assist, and Ed Hamilton, the Turkey Trot coordinator, will be reaching out to them to help put this together. Anyone else interested in helping should reach out to Ed (edhamilton23@gmail.com or 360-640-3004). Help will be needed in course creation, marketing, t-shirts, website monitoring, putting together race packets, and multiple day-of-race chores. |
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Silverdale Christmas Tree: Rotarians 1, Blackberries 0!![]() ![]() Pictured: clearing brush inside and outside the fence around the 128 ft white fir tree. Rotarians - People of Action! On October 9, Silverdale Rotarians, family members, and two community volunteers tackled the blackberries and brush under the Silverdale Christmas tree and outside the fence to clear the space to bring down and maintain the light strings. Pictured: Jacob Lyons providing youthful muscle power It looked pretty daunting at first, but we got through it with the help of power weed wackers and a powerful lawnmower to speed things up. And having a couple young men to haul the cut brush away was a real help. Pictured: Tess and Christie Scheffer, Heather Campana; 2nd photo Cathy Bisaillon. Notice all the smiles - Rotarians know how to have fun and do good at the same time! So by noon we were done! The whole area inside the fence is cleaned up, and a 4-5 ft. path around the perimeter of the fence is opened up for light maintenance. And we didn’t lose anyone down the hillside (ha, ha - although I was little worried when Christie was back there outside the fence cutting brush!). Thanks to Rotarian Rich Arper for coordinating the project, Heather Campana, Matthew Barrett, Erin Shannon and son Jacob Lyons, Christie and daughter Tess Scheffer. Cathy Bisaillon, Amanda Smith, and longtime Christmas tree volunteer Bill Carter and grandson. Thanks to Christie for bringing coffee and fixin’s! ![]() Pictured: Tree on left; all cleared areas looked like the blackberries on the right before the work party! To read about the history of the Silverdale Christmas Tree since 1954, click here. |
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Wine Tasting Event Raises $2,000 for International Projects!Do you take clean water for granted? They don’t! That's why Silverdale Rotary raises funds to help children like these pictured below collecting drinking water from a drain pipe in the Dominican Republic. ![]() Wine to Water Fund Raiser on September 30 - "This is what we needed after COVID – it felt like Rotary again!” exclaimed President Elect Cathy Bisaillon. Initially September 30 started out rainy and cold – not a good sign for an outside event. But around 4 pm the clouds parted and blissful sunshine and blue skies ushered in a Silverdale Rotary wine tasting event at Seabeck Conference Center, and this was one that will be remembered a long time, because along with the fun, fellowship, and seven great wines, $2,000 was raised to fund Silverdale Rotary’s international projects. ![]() ![]() Pictured: Lisa Stirrett (Walking in the Light) and Jim Barker (Children of the Nations) Rotarians Jim Barker and Rich Arper described the work by Children of the Nations in the Dominican Republic, where Silverdale Rotary has funded clean water projects, and supported schools with dictionaries and breakast programs. ![]() ![]() Pictured: Water tank and filtration system in the Dominican Republic Lisa Stirrett thanked us for our support of Walk in the Light’s projects in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Pictured below is one of many – a chicken farm - funded by a microloan (fully paid back) that provides much needed protein for two villages! ![]() Rotarian International Service Chair Nancy Whitaker talked about the school furniture and office supplies (pictured below) we provided to an impoverished school in the Philippines that was ravaged by fire - twice. ![]() New Rotarians Alex Bonesteel and Michael Collins (pictured below) experienced what Rotary can be all about – fun and fellowship – with a purpose! ![]() Huge thanks go to Co-Presidents Jennifer Strong and Erin Shannon for helping to organize the event, Rotarian Chuck Kraining for providing the lovely venue, Amanda Smith for the elegant charcuterie that accompanied the wine (especially the decadent chocolate that paired fantastically with the 2017 Mascota Vineyards Unanime!). ![]() Huge thanks to Rotarians Rich Arper and Nancy Whitaker for bringing all the photos of our projects, and President Elect Cathy and Phil Bisaillon for donating the carefully chosen but still affordable wines. All agreed that it was a fantastic event. Rotarians - People of Action - we can hardly wait until next year’s event! |
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Rotarians - People of Action at Newberry Hill Heritage Park![]() Pictured left to right front row: Ed Hamilton, Tye and Jennifer Strong, Nancy Whitaker, Cathy Bisaillon, Matthew Barrett, Erin Shannon and Jacob Lyons. Back row: Sarah Hamilton, Tess and Christie Scheffer ![]() Thirteen of our Rotary and family members arrived on the sunny Saturday morning, September 18 to a jewel of an experience!! We were guided by Tom Coleman, a Steward of Kitsap Parks and Rec, Frank and Pat Strickland from Friends of Newberry Hill Heritage Park, and park crews on a two-hour adventure! We were taken to the bridge we helped fund by the beaver pond (photo taken while bridge was under construction) and were told how this bridge now protects the beaver pond and stream, creating a safe space for all types of wild life, the salmon (who mature their first year in the beaver ponds) and birds. Made me proud that we were a part of this project! Then we broke into two teams and started clearing trails of brush with loppers to create space for two people to walk side by side and high enough for folks on horseback. It sounds like work but was not hard work, and there was nowhere else we would rather have been on that glorious, sunny, crisp morning. The breeze in the trees, shafts of sunlight filtering down through the leaves, an eagle cry overhead, and the the smell of cedar and pine in the air! Glorious! My daughter Tess and I were with the steward Pat Strickland, clearing brush and weed eating behind the team cutting fallen trees out of the pathway. Throughout our time together Pat shared wildlife and plant lore, introduced us to plants we’d never met before, and helped us understand the wise ways of protecting our forests and parks. We came away from our two hours of service enriched and having received far more than we gave. Thank you Nancy Whitaker for connecting us to this project! From Co-President Erin Shannon: We had such a great time - we got to see the beautiful Bridge that the Rotary Club helped fund that serves to protect the beavers' environment. Then the group of us divided up and brushed back the trails. We are excited to have the Parks come and speak at the club. Looking forward to going back! |
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Hands On Project This Saturday, September 18 – Newberry Hill Heritage Park![]() Pictured: Mary Hoover's President's Project - installing trail signs Come join us! Date: Saturday, September 18 Time: 10 am – Noon Place: Blue Gate on south side of Newberry Hill Road between Klahowya School Road and gas station (see top of map here) Bring: Work gloves, loppers Wear: Sturdy shoes, Rotarian at Work yellow neon vest or t-shirt or Rotary gear Silverdale Rotary has supported five projects plus installing trail signs with $7,300 and countless volunteer hours in the Newberry Hill Heritage Park in past years. See map of the park here with projects annotated. Come join other community volunteers to help do trail maintenance. ![]() Viewing platform funded by Silverdale Rotary Club Other projects included a low foot bridge (boardwalk) through wetlands, an artificial wetland classroom under construction, and a larger bridge for salmon migration. |
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Join Us via ZOOM on September 16 - DG Lorna Curtis![]() District Governor Lorna Curtis has been a Rotarian since 1997. She has been a club president, secretary, membership chair and the event chair for many fundraisers. She has been district secretary, youth policy coordinator, and a Rotary Foundation Fundraiser. She brought ten Rotary Clubs together in Victoria to raise a half a million dollars to support the Food Rescue Project. This consisted of getting perishable food items from grocery stores, then distributed to vulnerable populations in the community. Ms. Curtis’ education background is in Public Administration. She spent thirty-seven years working in municipal government, thirty-one of these years was in Parks and Recreation finishing her career as the Director of Oak Bay Parks and Recreation Department in Victoria, British Columbia. Ms. Curtis was a single mom, solely raising her sons from the age of seven and ten. She is most proud of the men her sons have become, one is a Professor at Stanford University and the other is an Electrician. Lorna loves to spend time with her two granddaughters, six and nine years of age, who live in San Francisco. Since retirement she has travelled extensively around the world embracing many adventures throughout her travels. She enjoys old movies, loves to cook, garden and entertain. |
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SEPTEMBER 16 - ZOOM ONLY - Zoom Link for Rotary MeetingsZOOM ONLY MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 16 - District 5020 Governor Lorna Curtis https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86136023215?pwd=Vms3eUdYNGlIenI2N1g2NFZWYk1Xdz09 Meeting ID: 861 3602 3215 Passcode: 091645 One tap mobile +12532158782,,86136023215#,,,,*091645# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,86136023215#,,,,*091645# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 861 3602 3215 Passcode: 091645 Find your local number: https://us05web.zoom.us/u/lh9OHg51N |
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New Member Induction - Alex BonesteelOn September 9 we welcomed our newest member – Alex Bonesteel – to our Club. Alex even did his classification talk on the same day! ![]() Pictured left to right: Co-President Erin Shannon, Alex and Anna Bonesteel ![]() Alex recently moved to Silverdale, WA with his wife Anna and three children, Delling, Freya, and Svea; and is a Digital Marketing Executive. He described himself as an artist, musician, and builder. Welcome to the Silverdale Rotary Club, Alex! |
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Rotarians of the Month - People of Action!Co-President Jennifer Strong announced the Rotarians of the Month for April and May: ![]() May - Bob Cassis. Bob Cassis’s organization of the Veteran’s Memorial Park clean up in May is so appreciated! ![]() Bob has been heading up the maintenance efforts and flag replacements as well as the ceremonies for many years. The Park is a shining example (pun intended) of one of the many ways we give back to the community. Thank you for all you do Bob! President Elect Cathy Bisaillon announced Rotarians of the Month for July and August: July - Frank Guthrie. Frank is Rotarian of the Month for July for being The DuckFather. From the moment the giant inflatable ducks left the nest, until their safe return, Frank knew where they were and what they needed to stay clean and in good repair. ![]() ![]() The ducks help us recruit and steward sponsors and sell Duck Race tickets. Thank you, Frank, for tending to the flock! August - Rich Arper. Rich Arper came through in multiple ways in August. He brought his beautiful vintage automobile to the Duck Race Gala on August 6th to add to the themed fun, and he spent the last Saturday of the month clearing trails at the Port Gamble multi-club work party. Rich is definitely Rotarian of the Month for August! ![]() Frank received a gift card to Sierra Trading Post, as he loves to hike. Rich received a gift card to Westbay Auto Parts, for obvious reasons. Both received a Rotarian of the Month lapel pin. |
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ShelterBox HERO Award - Silverdale Rotary Club!Editor's Note: In 2021, the Silverdale Rotary Club's International Service Committee sent $1,000 to ShelterBox, continuing an annual tradition of donations to ShelterBox. ![]() Congratulations on receiving the ShelterBox HERO recognition for Rotary Year 2020-2021. Your support is very much appreciated. Your club will be listed on our HERO page www.shelterboxusa.org/hero. ShelterBox has provided aid to over 2 million people since 2000, we could not have reached them without clubs like yours. COVID-19 has not stopped our efforts; ShelterBox provided aid to over 33,000 families in 2020, and over 13,000 households in the first half of 2021. Help us Stock the Box for 2021-22 https://www.shelterboxusa.org/stockthebox/ Thank you for being a ShelterBox HERO! Sincerely, Michael Barnard, MD District 5020 ShelterBox Ambassador |
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Duck Race Grand Prize Winner Donates $16,000 to Charity!It was really a special night...hearts were overflowing! And, it was unprecedented! For the first time in 27 years of holding Duck Race fund raisers, the grand prize winner donated the entire prize to directly to charities! ![]() John Johnson of Silverdale (a former Silverdale Rotarian, pictured above) chose two local charities – Children of the Nations and Coffee Oasis, to receive $8,000 each. At our Duck Race Gala Event on August 6, John told an amazed crowd that since it was such an honor to receive this blessing, as an act of good stewardship he wanted to see the money go to two ministries: one serving and meeting critical needs internationally (Children of the Nations) and one serving and meeting critical needs locally (Coffee Oasis). ![]() Both of these ministries were started by individuals seeing a need and personally responding to make a difference! Silverdale Rotary has supported both COTN and Coffee Oasis with Duck Buck grants and other resources for many years. This is why we sell ducks! At the end of the evening where we celebrated the hard work of our Rotarians, the generosity of our sponsors, and the service of our military volunteers, 2021 Duck Race Chair Christie Scheffer spoke of the joy and honor of working together as community, all with like-hearts committed to the mission of changing lives! |
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2021 Duck Race Video on July 25, 2021Thanks to Windermere Real Estate for this terrific video, including the first ever drone shots of our Duck Race! |
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No Lunch Meeting on August 26There will be no lunch meeting on August 26. Instead, we will have a Green Day social hour at KettleFish Restaurant on August 26 at 5:30 pm. |
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2021 Duck Race Prize WinnersTo see the entire list of 64 prize winners, click on https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000000730/en-us/files/homepage/2021-duck-race-prize-winners/2021-Duck-Race-Prize-Winners-.pdf. A million thanks to everyone who adopted ducks; and thanks to our generous sponsors, EVERY DOLLAR of ticket sales will go to worthy projects - and lives will be changed! |
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Watch This Space for Duck Race Winners!The Silverdale Rotary Duck Race is scheduled for 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 25 at Silverdale Waterfront Park. It takes a while to capture the winning ducks and cross reference them to the winning ticket holders. Watch this space! ![]() |
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Join Us for Duck Tagging, July 22 at Seabeck Conference Center!Duck Tagging on July 22 at Seabeck Conference Center at 11:30 am. Come join Silverdale Rotarians, family members, and community volunteers to tag 18,000 ducks for the big Silverdale Rotary Duck Race! Pizza and soda will be provided. Pictured below - community volunteers who have a heart for giving back to the community! ![]() Bring pocket knives, the kids and grandkids, family members, coworkers, friends - the more the merrier! ![]() |
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2021 Duck Race - July 25 at Whaling Days!![]() |
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Duck Race Zoom Meeting - Lucky Duck vs. Turkey Trot Tom |
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2021 Duck Race Prize List - 64 Prizes!Get Your Tickets - the Race is at 4:00 pm on July 25 at Whaling Days! Why do we have a Duck Race? Where to buy Tickets? Visit http://silverdalerotaryduckrace.com/ ![]() ![]() |
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July 8 Fellowship Meeting at 5:30 pm at Kettlefish Restaurant RestaurantThere will be NO NOON MEETING on July 8 - instead join us for in person fellowship at Kettlefish Restaurant in Old Town Silverdale. Time: 5:30 pm. See you there! |
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The Ducks Are Coming!THE DUCKS ARE COMING!!! Tickets are now on sale for the 2021 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race to be held on July 25 at Whaling Days. Your chance to win a brand new 2021 truck from Advantage Nissan or $16,000 in cash, or one of 63 other prizes. 100% of all ticket sales go directly back to the community. More info at http://silverdalerotaryduckrace.com/ |
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Updated - Rotary Installation on June 26 - A Fantastic Celebration!![]() Pictured: 2021-22 Co-President Erin Shannon, Rotarian of the Year Christie Scheffer, Co-President Jennifer Strong, Past President Steven Boe. Congratulations! Installation Dinner on June 26 - what a fantastic celebration in so many ways! It was the first big in person social event since COVID-19 shutdown, and thanks to Chuck Kraining and the Seabeck Conference Center staff, an air conditioned space was arranged at the last minute. Everyone seemed so delighted to see the members of our Rotary family – in person! Some highlights:
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The 2021 Duck Truck Is Here!![]() Here is the 2021 Duck Truck. It's white this year! You could be driving it home (or counting $16,000 in cash) after the Silverdale Rotary Duck Race on July 25th at Whaling Days. |
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No Rotary Club Meeting on June 24The June 24 meeting is canceled. See you on July 1! |
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Children in the Philippines Learning Again - Silverdale Rotary Partners with the Rotary Club of OrionDevastating fire, COVID-19 – how can an impoverished school in the Philippines keep educating children? With the help of the Rotary Club of Orion in the Philippines, and the Rotary Club of Silverdale! After a devastating fire a few years ago, the Puting Buhangin Elementary School in Orion, Bataan was rebuilt, but there was no money for furniture. So Silverdale Rotary Club sent funds for tables and chairs. Pictured below are members of the Rotary Club of Orion at the school. ![]() They were just getting back in operation when COVID-19 hit, shutting down the school. As there is no infrastructure to hold online classes, the school needed printers, paper, and ink to print and distribute hard copy lessons. Once again, Silverdale Rotarians sent funds to the Orion Rotary Club, ![]() and look what they purchased for $1,000: two printers, two sets of ink for the printers, 100 reams of printer paper, four gallons of alcohol (for spray disinfectant), 47 boxes (50 per box) of disposable face masks, and six multi-purpose boxes! ![]() Thanks to the generosity of our Duck Race Sponsors in 2020 (even though the race was later canceled), school children in the Puting Buhangin Elementary School can get back to the business of learning! |
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Ashley Oaksmith - 2021 Rising Star!![]() Leadership Kitsap’s 20 Under 40 Awards Program seeks to identify and celebrate exceptional business leaders under the age of 40 who are dynamic trailblazers in the Kitsap community. They share their stories and celebrate their successes, bringing these individuals together to grow into a powerful network of young leaders who can then leverage that network to make even more great contributions to our region’s economy and civic dialog. |
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Wildfires in Kitsap County – Call to Action – Help Save Your Home and Neighborhood!Do you think that your home is safe from wildfire because you don’t live in dense woods? Think again, according Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue (CKFR) Chief John Oliver on May 13. ![]() In an eye opening (and downright scary) presentation, Chief Oliver described how wind can carry fire embers for miles, igniting everything in their path, wiping out whole suburban neighborhoods. Here? Even on the “green” side of the Cascades? Yes! “With the ongoing drought, we have a tinderbox out there,” the Chief stated, and he asked Rotarians to help raise awareness in our community. Awareness that leads to action! ![]() Indeed, there are lots of things you can do to prepare to mitigate the risk. First, watch Chief Oliver’s presentation starting at minute 21 of this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/f6rC9KAWhxAa-ea9oqrChkeYWUCvIQP8sTb0xkFIvW-HbauxhHgKyfM8pJHOKYg.V0fttkeGIJ7Lpu5E Passcode: .JBU4?a5 (note the passcode starts with a “period”. ![]() Below are the links referred to in the presentation, starting with preparing your home and the surrounding 30 feet.
Chief Oliver is making himself available to provide this presentation to groups - spread awareness, take action! |
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Thank You to Our 2021 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race Sponsors!THANK YOU to our generous Sponsors of the 2021 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race scheduled for July 25, 2021 at Whaling Days. To see a list, click on https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000000730/en-us/files/bulletin/2021-05-10-silverdale-rotary-breeze-may-10-2021-1/thank-you-to-our-2021-duck-race-sponsors/Thank-You-to-Our-2021-Sponsors.pdf . |
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Rotarians of the Month for January, February, and March 2021Co-Presidents Elect Jennifer Strong and Erin Shannon presented Rotarians of the Month recognition for the months of January, February, and March of 2021. Congratulations to these well deserving Rotarians! ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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RIP Silverdale Rotarian Roger Aydt, 1934-2021![]() An active Rotarian from 1994-2018 and 1999-2000 Club President, Roger will be remembered as a quiet but tireless supporter of The Rotary Foundation (multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Club Foundation Chair) and proponent of the Silverdale Rotary Foundation for student scholarships. A retired Navy Commander holding a PhD, Roger was most recently a faculty member at Olympic College before retiring completely. Every year he was part of the Silverdale Rotary cadre who rang the bell for the Salvation Army. Throughout his active years, Roger was a tireless Duck Central worker before and during Race Weekend, handing out duck tickets and patiently checking in ticket stubs and reconciling cash with harried Rotarians (see photos below). ![]() ![]() ![]() Roger spent hours every year in Kitsap Mall successfully selling Duck Race Tickets in his signature low key way. One of his “secret” selling strategies was to approach ladies of a certain age and ask them with a smile, “are you over 18?” (which is the legal age for purchasing raffle tickets). With a twinkle in his eye, he said that he sold a lot of tickets that way! ![]() Cards may be sent to his wife Barbara (pictured on left with Roger) and family at 4892 NW Bryce Ct, Silverdale, WA 98383. We will miss you, Roger. |
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Partner of the Week - Seabeck Conference CenterWe can't even count the ways that the Seabeck Conference Center and Executive Director, Chuck Kraining, have supported the Silverdale Rotary Club. Thank you! ![]() |
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Feeding Hungry Families - Silverdale Rotarians and Kids of Action Bag and Donate 300+ Bags of FoodSilverdale Rotarians, community volunteers, and Rotary Kids of Action masked up on March 25, 2021 at the Seabeck Conference Grounds to bag over 300 bags of food to deliver to CK School District for families in need over Spring Break. We then delivered the bags to CKSD Central Services. The Schools had been organized to distribute to elementary, middle and high schools throughout the district. Thank you to everyone who turned out for this great project to feed hungry families! (Note that we had also provided 300+ bags earlier in the school year for Winter Break.) Helpers included: Steven Boe, Christie Scheffer and Kids of Action Reyce Scheffer Losey, Rick Soper, Amanda Smith, and Kids of Action Sophia, Aiden, Vivian, and Jacob; Jennifer Strong and Kids of Action Sophia and Tye, Corie Hamilton, Bob Cassis, Rich Arper, Michael Collins, Nancy and Nicholas Whitaker, Erin Shannon, Chuck Kraining, David Emmons, Cathy Bisaillon, Mary Hoover and Kids of Action Taylor Sagester, Jim Dudley Pictured: Rotarian Rich Arper and Rotary Kids of Action - we know how to have fun and feed families! Thank you to our wonderful partners! Grocery Outlet - James Gochmansky helped find and order nutritious food; ![]() Seabeck Conference Center and Chuck Kraining donated storage and space to bag food (above), Rancho Storage - Lori Boe donated the use of the truck; and Silverdale Safeway - donated bags |
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No Rotary Zoom Meeting on March 25There will be NO ROTARY ZOOM MEETING on Thursday, March 25. Rotarians and volunteers will be at Seabeck Conference Center in the A-Frame behind the main building filling food bags for CKSD. Setup is at 11:00 am, and bagging will start at noon. After all bagging and cleanup is done, the bags will be delivered by volunteers to CKSD Central Services on Dickey Rd. See you there! |
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Operation Duck Drop #6 - Easterseals WashingtonIn 2021 Silverdale Rotary is hosting Operation Duck Drop, where Duck Race Sponsors are invited to choose a nonprofit to be a recipient of Duck Race proceeds “out of the blue.” No applications were necessary, and there are no restrictions on the grants. Silverdale Rotarians are very appreciative of our generous 2020 Duck Race Sponsors, who in spite of the Duck Race being canceled in 2020, allowed us to keep their cash donations to continue our work in the community during COVID-19, and to award Duck Drop grants that change lives! On March 18, we heard from Rotarian Mary Hoover, a Duck Race sponsor who has donated to the Duck Race on behalf of, and in memory of, Rotarian Natalie Bryson, a legendary community leader and organizer. Natalie worked relentlessly on causes related to children, education, and helping families in need. Mary shared that Natalie had very high regard for Easterseals Washington and the work they do locally, and therefore chose Easterseals Washington https://www.easterseals.com/washington as the recipient of a $1,000 unrestricted grant. On hand to accept the grant was a grateful Angela Cox, Senior Program Director in Kitsap and nearby, who told us about some of the work that Easterseals Washington has continued during COVID-19 supporting children, adults, veterans, and families:
Cathy Bisaillon, CEO of Easterseals Washington stated that “Keeping our current programs safe, and gearing up to reopen our camp and daily adult services, means un-budgeted expenses for PPE, hand sanitizing stations and extra nursing supplies. This unanticipated $1,000 saves the day!” |
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Rotary Virtual Reality Universe - Come Join Us!“For over a year now, the Silverdale Rotary Club has been hosting the Rotary VR Universe, a weekly meetup in virtual reality. Originally designed as a place for Rotarians to gather, the event has since grown into more of a place for people to discover Rotary, discuss their ideas, and connect with people who share their passion for service; sometimes awaking a passion they never knew they had.” On March 18 at 7:00 pm PDT, join us for our special guest speaker, John Bucher. See video below for more details. |
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No Rotary Meeting on Thursday, March 11There will be no Rotary Zoom meeting on Thursday, March 11. We will return to our normal schedule on March 18. |
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Operation Duck Drop #5, Foster Parents Alliance of Washington State (FPAWS)In the 5th in a series of Duck Race proceeds grants in 2021, Rotarian Heather Campana (Branch Manager of Duck Race Sponsor Columbia Bank) presented a $1,000 unrestricted grant to Tracy Freckleton, Coordinator and Program Developer of Foster Parent Alliance of Washington State (FPAWS) http://www.fpaws.org/. ![]() The Duck Drop presentation starts at minute 27 of this link in the recorded Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/OcYWc8TasFnSEnIKHOxdjwkdmN_g_0I3y5bza9f2V7R5OGuiLwbh69J-OhxxJ-Iu.pFe34VywMtmKaYuW Passcode: %d!5PqBl . Heather shared a heartfelt description of Tracy and her life’s work as a foster and adoptive parent, and work supporting foster families. Watch Tracy’s information-packed presentation at minutes 31-37. “Foster parents come at this work with hope and desire to make the life of a child better. FPAWS wants to meet caregivers and families where they are and help in any way we can.” Tracy talked about the many services FPAWS provides to foster families, and highlighted that Silverdale Rotary’s $1,000 grant will fund 400 hours of online education for foster families, a much needed support service. |
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Jennifer Jones - March 8 at Noon PST - Celebrating Achievements in DiversityThere will be NO regular Silverdale Rotary Club Thursday meeting on March 11. Instead we will meet on Monday, March 8 with the Bainbridge Island Rotary Club on Zoom with SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Rotary International President-Nominee Jennifer Jones. You must register for this event - see below. ![]() In celebration of International Women’s Day, International President-Nominee Jennifer Jones will share thoughts on diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Bainbridge Island Rotary Club Zoom meeting on March 8. There will also be a speaker from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Here is the link to register for her event: http://d5020.com/JJ2021 The Zoom room opens at 11:30 a.m. and she will begin the program at noon. Please do not wait until the last minute to enter. |
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Food for Hungry Families - CKSD Spring BreakOn Friday, February 26, 2021, Silverdale Rotarians picked up food ordered through Grocery Outlet and brought it to the Seabeck Conference Center for storage, in anticipation of our Food Bagging on March 25th. Many Rotarians and friends came to help unload the food. We appreciate everyone's help! ![]() At Grocery Outlet - that's a TALL stack of food! |
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Why Do Ducks Race?Watch this video to see why the Silverdale Rotary Club holds an annual Duck Race, and some of the multitude of recipients of over $1.6M in proceeds over 27 years! The 2021 Race will be held on July 25, the final event of the 3-day Whaling Days Festival. |
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Partner of the Week - Reliable StorageA big thanks to this reliable community partner! We appreciate your support of the Silverdale Rotary Club and our shared community! #PartneroftheWeek #reliablestorage #kitsapcommunity #kitsapcares #rotarycares ![]() |
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Partner of the Week - Quality Heating, Electrical, and Air ConditioningWe value our community partners so very much! Partners like Quality Heating Electrical & Air Conditioning. A quality THANK YOU for supporting the Rotary Club of Silverdale and our shared community! |
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Operation Duck Drop #3 – Coffee Oasis Receives $2,000Silverdale Rotary Club has invited cash sponsors of the 2020 Duck Race (which was subsequently canceled due to COVID-19) to select their favorite nonprofits as direct recipients of unrestricted grants, and to award those grants at Zoom meetings where we all could virtually meet our Sponsors and their chosen community service nonprofits. ![]() Andy shared that Pacific Northwest Title is heavily into community service, and they recognized Coffee Oasis for their work helping homeless and at risk youth. ![]() ![]() What can you do? Buy coffee at one of the cafes – see locations at Cafes - The Coffee Oasis. You can watch the award presentation at this link https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/RkllSt6hfzRKKn24iW1Os_fOrXv9C1w1qbc9hiT77WmuLGc7MQ9gsZ_8fcOjzUAl.YZdbKnUeNio0QorV , passcode .H0wz82e (note there's a "period" at the beginning of the passcode). Click on the |< to get to the second recording. The presentation starts with Cathy Bisaillon at minute 3:20 of the second recording. If the link gives you an error, copy and paste the link. |
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Partner of the Week - Kitsap Tennis and Athletic CenterA tennis court sized thank you to our #PartneroftheWeek Kitsap Tennis & Athletic Center! Thanks for the great work you do in our community and for your support of the Rotary Club of Silverdale. We are People of Action! ![]() |
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February 4 Meeting: St. Michael Medical Ctr Foundation; plus Operation Duck Drop #3 - Coffee Oasis![]() Operation Duck Drop #3 - We will also be awarding $2,000 to Coffee Oasis, as two Duck Race Sponsors, Pacific Northwest Title and Chinook Contractors have chosen Coffee Oasis as their recipient. See you on Thursday, February 4! |
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Partner of the Week - Kitsap Credit UnionJoin us in making every week of the year a week of gratitude. This week we would like to recognize the Kitsap Credit Union for their support of the Rotary Club of Silverdale and our shared community. ![]() |
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Operation Duck Drop #1 - Bremerton Backpack Brigade![]() ![]() Operation Duck Drop is new this year because we had to cancel the 2020 Duck Race due to COVID-19. Some of our generous cash sponsors allowed us to keep their donations after the race was canceled, so we asked those sponsors to choose the recipients of $1,000 grants – no Duck Buck applications necessary for the recipients! |
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Silverdale Christmas Tree - Viking Fence to the Rescue![]() So we contacted Viking Fence, and they came out and donated the repairs. Thank you, Viking Fence! This is another example of how the beloved tree has been a community effort since 1955, spearheaded by Silverdale Rotarians and Silverdale Dandy Lions. |
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Partner of the Week - Costco SilverdaleA Costco sized thanks to our Partner of the Week, Costco in Silverdale, for their support of us and the Kitsap community! ![]() |
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Thank You to Sponsors of the 2020 Virtual Turkey Trot!Thank you to the generous sponsors of the Silverdale Rotary Club 2020 Virtual Turkey Trot! We are looking forward to the 2021 race. Watch the video at this link https://youtu.be/oKo5Dyo5wcE . ![]() |
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Stop Domestic Violence - New VideoA beautiful, inspiring, and poignant call to action to stop domestic violence. Click on this link: https://youtu.be/NTyKoXDr4m8. Note: the image below is not interactive. ![]() |
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New Rotary Video - Stop Domestic ViolenceA beautiful, inspiring, and poignant call to action to stop domestic violence. |
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Election of 2021-22 Board of Directors
Rotary Board Slate of Officers – July 2021-June 2022 Co-Presidents – Erin Shannon and Jennifer Strong President Elect – Cathy Bisaillon Secretary – Don Lachata Secretary Elect – Peggy Templeton Treasurer – Elayne Burton Immediate Past President – Steve Boe Duck Race Chair – Steve Boe Foundation Chair – Ron Templeton Club Service Chair – Ashley Oaksmith Club Service Assistant Chair – Matthew Barrett Community Service Chair – Cathy Bisaillon Community Service Assistant Chair – Steve Slaton International Service Chair – Nancy Whitaker International Service Assistant Chair – Jim Barker Membership Chair – Christie Scheffer Public Image – Rick Soper Vocational Service Chair – Scott Shoemaker Vocational Service Assistant Chair – Amanda Smith Youth Service Chair – David Jordan Youth Service Assistant Chair – Chuck Kraining Not Board Members Webmaster – Ed Hamilton Youth Exchange Officer – Kim Peterson Youth Protection Officer – Chuck Kraining |
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Rotary Cares - Rich Arper![]() |
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Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army - Helping Those in NeedSilverdale Rotary Club volunteers rang the Salvation Army bell at Silverdale Safeway on December 12 to raise money for those in need. Special thanks to new Rotarian Matthew Barrett for corralling all the bell ringers. @salvationarmyus #RotaryCares @rotary5020 Safeway They shared the area in front of Safeway with the local Kiwanians who were conducting a food drive, and it turned out to be a good thing! Here are some stories from that amazing day: From Rich Arper: some of the Kiwanians that were there for the food drive were people that had helped with the Silverdale Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the past. So although we didn’t get to have that event this year, we were able to work together fundraising at the same time at the same location! From Steve Boe: Son and daughter Cavanaugh and Amélie were very excited to ring the bell. Although, it took awhile before Cavanaugh realized he didn’t get to keep the money. They met a young girl from Kiwanis who brought over a blanket to wrap around our dog Capt. Jack. But the best part was the next morning when the kids asked when can they go ring the bell again. “We need to help people.” Looks like Rotary is rubbing off on them! From Cathy Bisaillon: A lady put a generous donation in the pot, and then she told me that she had rung the bell for many years as a Rotarian in another state. She is new to Washington, and she is committed to continue to make a difference through Rotary. We will likely see her at our next club meeting! From Peggy Templeton: Shoppers were very generous this time. I had to shake down the kettle often to settle the bills. Lots of big bills! |
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Community Effort - Food Bags for 300 Hungry FamiliesIn a huge community effort, Silverdale Rotary purchased a truckload of food which was loaded and unloaded, transported, and staged for Rotary and community volunteers and their families to prepare 300 bags of food for those in need during the holidays. Thanks to Rotarian Christie Scheffer who masterminded and coordinated the cadre of businesses and organizations for this effort. Silverdale Rotary: People of Action! Pictured: Silverdale Rotarians, family members, and volunteers filled 300 food bags at Seabeck Conference Center Special thanks go to:
![]() Pictured above and below: James, Jenny, and Lisa ringing up and then loading pallets of food into the truck ![]() ![]() Pictured: Rotarian Rich Arper, volunteer Corey Hamilton, Rotarian Matthew Barrett, and two Seabeck Conference Center staff unloading the truck ![]() Pictured: Rotarians Rick Soper and Chuck Kraining recycling at Seabeck Conference Center ![]() Pictured: Rotary family member Corey Hamilton Pictured: 300 food bags for CKSD families #RotaryCares @rotary5020 |
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Partner of the Week - Kitsap Bank![]() It's not November anymore, but let the thanks-giving continue! We're thankful for our partner of the week, Kitsap Bank, for their continued support for Rotary and the Kitsap community! |
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Historic Silverdale Christmas Tree Is All Lit Up!![]() The tree has a fascinating history - to read about it, click on https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000000730/en-us/files/homepage/history-of-the-silverdale-christmas-tree/Silv-Xmas-Tree-History-20-Oct-18.pdf |
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Partner of the Week - Templeton, Horton, Weibel, and BroughtonThanksgiving is tomorrow, and we are so very thankful for our Partner of the Week, Templeton Horton Weibel & Broughton PLLC, and their support of the Silverdale Rotary. Thanks for all you do for the Kitsap community! https://www.kitsaplawgroup.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Templeton-Horton-Weibel-Broughton-PLLC-114416383686052#rotaryclubsofkitsap #silverdalerotary #rotarypartneroftheweek #PartneroftheWeek #thankfulnovember #thankful #rotarycares #rotarysupporters |
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Thank You Silverdale Rotary - Changing Lives in Burkina Faso!Silverdale Rotarians have partnered with Silverdale humanitarian Lisa Stirrett since 2017 to bring hope to desperately poor villages in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Many individual Rotarians funded microloans that allowed women to earn an income, support their families, and pay the loan back (e.g., a wheat grinder, sewing and pattern drafting lessons). We have sent French books for the schools and elementary school supplies in schools where it is a luxury to not have to share pencils. The latest projects that our Club funded with Duck Race proceeds are described below. ![]() |
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No Rotary Meeting on Thanksgiving![]() We wish everyone a safe, and grateful, Thanksgiving. |
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Partner of the Week - Pacific Northwest TitleIn this season of thanksgiving, Rotary is thankful for Pacific Northwest Title and their continued support of Rotary and our community! https://www.pnwtkitsap.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pnwtkitsap/ |
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Partner of the Week - Good Property ManagementOur Rotary Partner of the Week is GPM! Thank you for your continued support of our community! https://gpmkitsap.com/ #rotarypartneroftheweek ![]() |
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VIRTUAL Turkey Trot 2020 - November 19-26VIRTUAL TURKEY TROT 2020 7 am PST November 19 through 11:59 pm PST November 26 ![]() |
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Partner of the Week - Columbia BankWe want to recognize Columbia Bank this week! Thank you for your continued support of the Silverdale Rotary and our community! #ColumbiaBank #RotaryPartnerOfTheWeek ![]() |
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Partner of the Week - Easterseals Washington![]() Partner of the Week. A big thank you to Easterseals Washington for their continued support of Rotary and the Kitsap community. Find out more about the incredible programs this organization provides to Kitsap residents here: https://www.easterseals.com/washington/. |
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Advantage Nissan - Partner of the WeekGive a big thank you to our Rotary Partner of the Week - Advantage Nissan. For years they have been a great supporter of Rotary and the Kitsap community. https://www.advantagenissan.com #RotaryPartnerOfTheWeek |
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Silverdale Rotarians Support Georgia's House ShelterSilverdale Rotary donated food, diapers, toiletries and kitchen and office supplies on September 13, 2020 to Georgia’s House, a shelter for women and children. Pictured below is Rotary Service Member Brianna Angelo assisting with loading up the supplies). ![]() Despite our contribution, there continue to be many unmet needs. Click on https://portal.clubrunner.ca/730/Documents/en-us/5715c99e-e214-4e2b-ab63-0f514633d5bb/1/ for a list of their most needed items. If you would like to drop off a donation you can either drop it with Christie at Paratransit Services 4810 Auto Center Way, Bremerton or at Georgia's House - 4846 Auto Center Way, Bremerton. (360) 479-9020. Just give them a call you are coming and meet them at the back door with the ramp. All donations are appreciated! For more information about the important services that Georgia's House provides to desparate families, go to http://www.gmweaverfoundation.org/ |
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Is Your Home Prepared for a Wildfire?Go to https://www.ckfr.org/ and click on the banner at the top that looks like this to watch a Virtual Town Hall meeting with safety tips for local residents: ![]() |
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Silverdale Chamber of Commerce - Helping Businesses Survive COVID-19On September 10 we heard from our own Rotarians Kathleen Gordon and Rick Soper about the work that the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce is doing behind the scenes to help Kitsap businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Kathleen, the Chamber Executive Director spoke enthusiastically about the comprehensive online resources at https://silverdalechamber.com/. ![]() Working with other county chambers and public agencies, they have developed a Back to Work Toolkit, at https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/716/CMS/2020/covid/B2B-toolkit-May-28-r4.pdf. Other efforts include encouraging the public to support local businesses in Kitsap County with Staycations. ![]() The image above is not interactive. Click on this link for current Silverdale Chamber President Rick Soper’s latest video: https://youtu.be/eDuxpwCSxG0. Also go to https://www.visitkitsap.com/ for Staycation suggestions. ![]() And, real time updates can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rediscoverkitsap. More is going on than you might imagine, locally! |
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Silverdale Rotary Kids of Action – at the 2020 Virtual Rotary Convention!![]() Bring the Baby: Recruiting and Retaining Parents in Rotary This is first release of the 2020 breakout presentation made for clubs that want to engage with more parents of young children and want family-friendliness to be an important element in their club culture. Discover ideas for events, meeting formats, and rebranding projects to be more youth inclusive and parent-friendly. Panelists on the presentation are Christie Champlin Adams (Somerset-Pulaski Morning Rotary Club) Stephen Boe (Silverdale Rotary Club) Kate McKenzie (E-WA Rotary) and Kate Matos (Kent Rotary Club). |
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Jennifer Jones Tapped to be First Woman President of Rotary International![]() A current Rotary Foundation trustee, Jones has been a member since 1997 and has served Rotary as vice president, director, training leader, committee chair, moderator, and district governor. Read more on the nomination: https://on.rotary.org/2DDj58H |
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Silverdale Rotary Guest Speaker Ken Riley - How Business Leaders Can Talk About Racism
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The Saga of LED Bulbs for the Silverdale Christmas Tree ![]() The Silverdale Rotary Club and the Silverdale Dandy Lions have been interested in using LED bulbs on the Christmas Tree for several years, hoping that they will last longer and require less maintenance. We tried some LED bulbs several years ago, and they lasted a long time, but were not very bright. Two years ago we purchased red LED bulbs, and they seem to be holding up well, but their light appears to be directional; i.e., they look good from some angles and not good from others. To do some research, I bought some Phillips colored LED bulbs at Lowe’s to test at home on my dark basement workbench. The bulbs seemed plenty bright, and the light was not directional. So I took the information from the bulb box and contacted Phillips customer service in New Jersey. We exchanged several emails back and forth, and then when the COVID-19 hit, everything seemed to stop. Finally in April I received an email with a link to their charitable donor person with a form to fill out plus a request for a financial statement. Which with Club Treasurer Elayne's help I did. When I contacted them again to check our status, they asked again for our specific request, (which I had sent before). I asked for as many bulbs as they were willing to send us to try as a test on the tree, giving them the quantity and color of bulbs on each light string. Each light string uses 34 bulbs: 20 red and 14 of other colors. With 12 strings on the tree, that's 408 bulbs! Each string has a specific bulb order. See photo below. ![]() Pictured left to right: Community Volunteer Bill Carter, Silverdale Dandy Lions Carla Larson and Roland Arper, and Silverdale Rotarian Rich Arper ![]() |
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Summer Blood Drive August 1-15![]() Northwest Bloodworks is short of blood and plasma! Our President Steven Boe has spearheaded this area blood drive, coordinating with other county Rotary Clubs and other organizations. If you give blood, please post a photo on the Silverdale Rotary Facebook page - you may win a prize donated by local businesses! Pictured below: our co-President Elect Erin Shannon donated blood - thanks, Erin! ![]() For the latest video, go to https://youtu.be/8sQbHpRtI7g Make an appointment online at https://schedule.bloodworksnw.org/DonorPortal/Default.aspx |
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Save a Life! Summer Blood Drive August 1-15Northwest Bloodworks is short of blood and plasma! President Steven Boe has spearheaded this area blood drive, coordinating with other county Rotary Clubs and other organizations. Make an appointment online at https://schedule.bloodworksnw.org/DonorPortal/Default.aspx |
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Program on July 9: CK Food Bank Update![]() ![]() Questions were posed to Benson, “What do you need, and what can Silverdale Rotarians do to help?”
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Rotary International 2020-21 Theme - Rotary Opens Opportunities
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Meet Our New Board for 2020-21Please welcome our 2020-2021 board! They all take office on July 1, 2020: Steven Boe, Christie Scheffer, David Jordan, Chuck Kraining, Don Lachata, Ashley Oaksmith, John Oliver, Elayne Burton, Scott Shoemaker, Erin Shannon, Amanda Smith, Rick Soper, Jennifer Strong, Ron Templeton, Cathy Bisaillon, Peggy Templeton, Ed Hamilton, Nancy Whitaker. They are all truly people of action! ![]() |
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No Noon Meeting on July 3, 2020There will be no weekly noon meeting on July 2. We will resume meetings via Zoom on July 9. Happy 4th of July! |
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Rotarian of the Year - Chuck Kraining![]() Chuck found his home is in Youth Service. He has taken on a role at the Club and District level: Chair of the Youth Services Committee, Club Youth Protection Officer, District level Country Officer, Youth Exchange coordinator, starting Interact Clubs, involvement in Rotary Youth Leadership programs, being a ‘Rotary Exchange Student Host and Father’ and more! ![]() This was a year of the unexpected. Aron had a need to return home for important dental work, and if it hadn’t been handled properly would have meant he would be unable to return to the U.S. Chuck coordinated the arrangements and navigated much international red-tape to make sure Aron received the care he needed but was also able to return back to the U.S. to continue his stay. Then COVID-19 occurred, requiring much additional planning and coordination regarding Aron’s schooling, length of stay and return home. Chuck coordinated altered travel plans and made sure Aron made it home safe and sound! Chuck is generous and caring and a joy to have in the Club! He is always supportive of new ideas and ways of moving Rotary’s mission forward! Thank you, Chuck for your fun spirit, warm heart and generosity! You are well deserving of the honor of Rotarian of the Year! |
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Silverdale Rotary Year in Review - and What a Year It Was! |
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Rotary Cares - Rotarians in Social Media![]() |
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Full Zoom Social -- Come ZOOM with us!Following a fun Full Zoom social on June 4th, we're looking to do it again. Come join your fellow Rotarians and guests this Thursday, June 18th, from 5:00 - 6:00 pm for a virtual social. These events will be bi-weekly until we can meet in person. Please use the Club meeting login below to access the meeting: Meeting ID: 950 6623 1647 Dial by your location
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Zoom Meeting Thursday, June 11, 11:50 am. Rotary meeting via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95066231647?pwd=clVHanF4WGlWK0w1QmpGR29Ed3Fwdz09 Password required. Meeting ID: 950 6623 1647 Password: 942780 |
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$13,000 in Scholarships – Investing in Our Future![]()
There were several sources of the $13,000: $2,000 – donation from Chung’s Teriyaki $1,000 – donation from Hometown Band – investing in student musicians $1,000 – donation from Rich and Carol Arper in memory of legendary Rotarian Bob Arper – focusing on STEM $350 – donations in memory of longtime Rotarian and former CKHS Principal Jack Jensen $3,500 – matching grant from Rotary District 5020 $5,150 – from Silverdale Rotary Club funds Thank you to all our generous donors, and congratulations and best wishes to our awardees as they head to college. |
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Rotary Cares - Rotarians in Social Media![]() ![]() |
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Veterans Memorial - Remembering the Fallen on Memorial Day![]() Veteran's Memorial Park in Silverdale - a place to honor our military, past and present. Using funds raised from the annual Silverdale Rotary Duck Race, Silverdale Rotary has maintained and replaced the flags (when worn out) at the Veterans Memorial at the Silverdale Waterfront Park since it was dedicated in 2004. In addition to the U.S. and MIA flags, there are emblems and flags from all the services: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. ![]() We are grateful to Silverdale Rotarian Bob Cassis, who since the beginning has ensured that the Memorial is well maintained and befits those who have served or are serving in our country's military branches. |
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Walk in the Light International – Update on Work in Burkina Faso![]() They also built a health clinic which Silverdale Rotary helped outfit that has “created a new standard” in the country for other clinics to emulate. WITLI has dug 16 water wells, providing clean water to 32,000 people. Katy thanked Silverdale Rotarians for our club and individual support for the microloan program. ![]() WITLI, looking to the future, is working on foster care and orphanages to fill the need created by surrounding civil wars and a large influx of refugees. For more information, go to https://www.witli.com/. |
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Birthday Surprise in Seabeck for a Special FamilyClick on Read more... below for the heartwarming back story! |
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Silverdale Rotary Cares - Donate Today!For more information on the cancellation of the 2020 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race, go to https://youtu.be/XRWJ-iaILes. |
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Canceled - 2020 Silverdale Rotary Duck RaceFor the complete Press Release dated April 26, 2020, click on https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000000730/en-us/files/homepage/press-release---2020-duck-race-cancellation/Press-Release---Race-Cancellation-26-Apr-20.pdf. |
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Easterseals Washington UpdateEasterseals Washington - Celebrating her 25th year with Easterseals Washington, Cathy Bisaillon, the agency’s President & CEO, shared the impact of its mission. “We’re adapting, and we’re still here for the one-in-four people affected by disability - children with autism, job seekers with developmental disabilities, adults trying to age in place, and caregivers who are running out of steam,” Cathy opened. ![]() Offering nine services statewide and concentrating efforts in Kitsap County, Cathy implored local residents to support Easterseals Washington through the Kitsap Great Give campaign https://kitsapgreatgive.org/, and now that it is over, at https://www.easterseals.com/washington/ . She shared that it is not widely understood that nonprofit organizations rely on fees-for-service for 80% of their revenue. With the COVID-19 situation, program participation fell off rapidly, and without an upswing in donations, Cathy’s struggle to meet payroll and keep the lights on will become dire. Having been a Silverdale Rotarian for over ten years, Cathy emotionally thanked her colleagues for their support. She is grateful for the hundred-year Easterseals/Rotary partnership nationwide and the local investment in services for people in need. She wrapped up her brief presentation with, “Easterseals Washington will not rest until all families faced with the challenges of disability feel 100% included and 100% empowered to reach their full potential. With your help, we will persevere through this difficult time to thrive once again.” |
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Rotary Contributes $5,500 to CK Food BankCentral Kitsap Food Bank is committed to our community, and that's truer now more than ever. That's why Silverdale Rotary Club is proud to award them $5,500. ![]() This grant is made possible by our partnership with Safeway, as well as the sponsors and contributors of fundraising events like the Duck Race and Turkey Trot, and the Rotarians and volunteers who help put those events on. We are all in this together! |
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Rotarians On and Supporting the Front LinesHats off to Rotarian Nancy Whitiker! ![]() Rotarian and CK Fire & Rescue Chief John Oliver on the front line of COVID-19 ![]() |
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Opportunities to Help with COVID-19Materials for CKSD Grab and Go Meals for Students The Central Kitsap School District is in need of the following materials for their grab and go meals offered to students Monday through Friday. - Paper grocery sacks with handles - Portion cups & lids - To-go/takeout containers (boxes, clamshells) - 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz containers with lids for hot foods If anyone has a contact that you think would be willing to help, please ask. Contact Rotarian Mary Hoover at https://portal.clubrunner.ca/730/SingleEmail/Send?MemberId=vwAIpP1WNSM4ineTMMxlEAiAUDB8rnnMJDlPnOEXKRc=. Volunteers are available for pickup and delivery. ___________________________________________ Kitsap Emergency Operations Center is looking for volunteers at their Quarantine Centers The Centers are located at Pilgrim Firs Conference Center in South Kitsap, and at the Seabeck Conference Center. These are available for first responders and medical personnel who may have been exposed as a location to self isolate or quarantine if they are unable to safely do so at home. There will also potentially be community members referred by the hospitals, again if they are unable to safely isolate at home. Persons located there are there voluntarily and must be able to take care of themselves (i.e., they aren’t critical or on ventilators). There will be medical personnel and safety personnel onsite 24/7 as well. There is an orientation every Monday – includes PPE training (full face mask from forehead to under chin, gloves, robe, etc.), and procedure for meal drop off (no entering the cabin, stopping at the door, etc.). Both sites have cabins and office space set aside for volunteers, with wi-fi. Volunteers will have a lot of down time and are free to work, relax, utilize the recreational opportunities (Pilgrim Firs has boats and fishing equipment for the stocked lake!), etc. Description The County is working hard to stand up non-medical, voluntary quarantine and isolation centers across Kitsap. These sites are used for those individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19, have mild to no symptoms or have had close contact with someone who tested positive and needs to quarantine themselves and can’t do so in their own home. As a direct result of the COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak event, and acting on the direction and guidance of local/state/federal health authorities, the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) hopes to have the assistance from volunteers, through its EOC-UC extended operations, to address the immediate threat to public health and safety by serving as site managers at the County’s Isolation and Quarantine Centers. We are looking for Site Volunteers. If you are not at elevated risk for COVID-19 (refer to the CDC guidelines here) and feel comfortable performing the work described below, please complete the attached volunteer application. The DEM Isolation and Quarantine (I&Q) Site Manager (SM) is a critical piece of the operation as being the primary point of contact for each site. The roles and responsibilities of the volunteers consists of: • Answer general questions from guests • Delivery of meals and wellness checks for all guests on the site
• Submit daily reports accounting for site occupancy, safety concerns and supply levels • Coordinate with on-site medical staff so they can provide their service as needed • Express security concerns to on site security officers • Other ancillary duties as needed Guests referred to this site must have the ability to care for themselves. There is no need for physical or labor-intensive tasks during your time. There is a Security Officer present 24/7 and a site Safety Officer on-site or available for call. The site will also have medical providers to work with patients that may need more than the wellness checks. Medical staff will be reachable via tel-a-med on the weekends. Staff Shifts: Morning Shift: 07:30-3:45 Day Shift: 3:20-11:45 Night Shift: 11:30-07:45 The Department of Emergency Management is asking to fill these shifts for the next month with the possibility of extending further as may been needed. Thanks for considering volunteering for this very important function. CONTACT: Keri Sieckowski, Human Resources Supervisor, Kitsap County, (360) 307-4345 |
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New Member Induction – Dr. Erin Prince![]() |
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Rotary Scholarship Applications - May 8 DeadlineRotary Scholarship deadline extended to Friday, May 8th. In light of the school closures those students from Klahowya, Central Kitsap High School, and Crosspoint Academy who wish to submit an application for our Education Assistance Grant or Scholarships may send the submission to the following address. Additionally, requirements for transcripts and letters of recommendations will be waived with an explanation enclosed in your submission. Ed Hamilton Attn: Silverdale Rotary Scholarship PO Box 2649 Bremerton, WA 98310 You may also contact Ed at edhamilton23@gmail.com |
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Duck Bucks Support Easterseals Washington![]() The Silverdale Rotary Club made an investment in the impact that Easterseals Washington is making right here in Kitsap County by funding the replacement of worn out furniture used in its Workforce Development office https://www.easterseals.com/washington/our-programs/employment-training/. “This program has helped thousands of people with disabilities become employed over its 27 year history, and supporting our amazing staff with new office furniture is a huge shot in the arm,” commented Cathy Bisaillon, Easterseals Washington’s President & CEO. The grant of $2,740 will purchase desks and ergonomic chairs used by employment consultants and the Kitsap County Parent Coalition coordinator." "As you know from past experience, Workforce Development plays an essential role in our community by preparing jobseekers with disabilities with the tools they need to become valued members of the workforce in Kitsap County. In the past, Silverdale Rotary has participated in mock interview and networking events, and we are so pleased to strengthen that bond with this grant. Housed in the same office with our employment consultants, is our Kitsap County Parent Coalition Coordinator who keeps families who are dealing with disability issues informed and connected. A repeat sponsor of the Silverdale Rotary Duck Race, Easterseals stakeholders are excited to acknowledge the club’s incredible support of vital community services." |
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First Zoom Rotary Meeting on April 2, 2020![]() Thursday, April 2, 12:00 pm. Rotary meeting via Zoom. We are meeting again - not in person, but online utilizing the Zoom software! CLICK BELOW TO Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 959 366 177 We will use this meeting to see how everyone is doing, provide Community and Rotary announcements, update the Club on Duck Buck awards, discuss our plans for the Duck race and more! We will not have a guest speaker but instead use this opportunity for us to get familiar with the software and with meeting in this manner. Note: Our Board made the decision to follow CK Schools lead on whether or not we will continue to meet as a Club on a weekly basis. All in person Rotary meetings through at least April 24, 2020 have been canceled. |
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Duck Bucks for Bridging the Gap - Summer Reading Program![]() Youth Services is a huge part of Silverdale Rotary’s outreach, including literacy and education. For the second year in a row, we are proud to partner again with Silverdale Lutheran Church’s Bridging the Gap summer reading program to provide 120 backpacks, each with ten new books, to low income students in CK School District. A Duck Bucks grant of $1,500 was awarded in March 2020. ![]() |
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Food for the Hungry in Kitsap 2020Over 350 bags of food, designed to help stretch breakfasts, lunches and dinners a little further for at-risk kids during school closure, were filled by a dedicated group of Rotarians and volunteers on March 18-19. Rotarians and family members of all ages (including a Kid of Action) met to pick up the food and deliver it to the Kitsap Mall space set aside for our activities, where we put together the bags of food. See video below! Thanks to the following Rotarians and volunteers: Pick-up: Corey Hamilton, Steven Boe, Bob Cassis; Ben, Tessa, Christie and Reyce Scheffer. Packers: Ed, Sarah, and Corey Hamilton; Jennifer Strong, Victoria Nickerson, Ashley Oaksmith, Scott and Jill Slocum, Bob Cassis, Steven Boe, Jim Barker, Mary Hoover, Erin Leedham. We utilized the funds raised from the 2019 Duck Race and Turkey Trot and the generous donation from Safeway to pack bags of food for at-risk kids in Elementary through High School in the CK School District. We had packed bags of food last year for Thanksgiving and Christmas break and had planned to do so prior to Spring break, but with the closure of schools, we needed to find a different way to get the food to those in need. CKSD has started a meal distribution program for students, providing breakfast and lunch on a drive-through basis. We are in discussion with the Director of Food Services and also Student Services to best determine how we can provide the bags of food to those in greatest need. Stay tuned! |
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Duck Bucks Fund “Stop the Bleed” Program to Save Lives in Kitsap
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January Rotarians of the Month - Scott Slocum and Jim Dudley“A faithful friend is a strong defense and he who has found such a one has found a treasure.” We all hope as we pass through this life that we will be a faithful friend and have faithful friends to walk beside us on this journey. Rotary’s highest ideal is Service Above Self. We as a Club have been honored to have among us two men that have demonstrated these values in caring and faithful ways that have impacted all of our lives. Scott Slocum and Jim Dudley proved themselves to be faithful friends to Jack Jensen in the latter years of his life. Jack, a Silverdale Rotarian for 51 years, passed away on January 18, 2020 at the age of 90. ![]() Pictured: Jim Dudley and Jack Jensen tagging ducks in July 2019 ![]() Pictured: President Elect Steven Boe and Scott Slocum Their commitment to Jack and to bringing him to our Club meetings and gatherings helped ensure that Jack could stay connected to his Rotary family and friends. Jack expressed many times how much he valued the fellowship and life that Rotary gave him. We know Jack blessed us with his humor, friendship, feistiness and fun! We miss him! Thank you Scott and Jim for making sure that our great friend could stay connected to us each week! Your actions made a difference to Jack and to all of us! We honor you for your faithfulness and kindness! Thank you! |
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February Rotarian of the Month - Rick SoperOn March 5, President Elect Steven Boe presented Rick Soper with a very well deserved February Rotarian of the Month award. \ ![]() It would be hard to list all of Rick's accomplishments and contributions: Immediate Past President, 2020 Duck Race Chair, videographer and voice of the Duck Race, exchange student Host Dad, new member recruiter and sponsor, Monday Night Football host and chef, and all around cheerleader for Rotary in the community. For example: at the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Day event at the Kitsap Pavilion on March 7, Rick and Steve gave away Duck Race coloring books and played Virtual Reality Angry Birds with active and retired veterans and their families. ![]() Congratulations, and thank you Rick! |
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3rd Grade Dictionaries Distributed to Six Elementary Schools!Since 2010, Silverdale Rotary has partnered with the East Bremerton Rotary Club to put a hard cover dictionary in the hands of every 3rd grader in the Central Kitsap School District (approximately 850 students). Each club delivered to six elementary schools. Thank you to East Bremerton Rotary for ordering the books and spearheading the project. Chuck Kraining coordinated with our six schools to set up the 2020 schedule. Handing out dictionaries is an incredible experience! Thanks to our generous sponsors and people who purchased 2019 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race tickets, 420 students have a dictionary all their own this year! Green Mountain Elementary (Feb 21). Rotarians Chuck Kraining, Scott Slocum, Rich Arper, and Bob Cassis handed out the books and were greeted with this sign from Zoie! ![]() Clear Creek Elementary (Mar 4). Pictured below, Rotarian Rich Arper goes over the Four Way Test that is printed on the Rotary label inside each dictionary ![]() ![]() Cougar Valley Elementary (Feb 25) - Rotarians Chuck Kraining, Scott Slocum, Jim Barker; and Rotary Exchange Student Áron Skultéty delivered the books to eager 3rd graders. Pictured below, one class was in the middle of a lesson on Europe, so they listened in rapt attention while Hungarian Exchange Student Áron taught them about his homeland. ![]() Emerald Heights (Feb 26). Rotarians Mary Hoover, Rich Arper, Scott Slocum, Victoria Nickerson, and David Jordan put dictionaries in the hands of eager students. Mary Hoover remembers that she handed her 3rd grade grandson his dictionary at this school in 2011! Silverdale Elementary (Feb 11) - Rotarians Scott Slocum, Rich Arper, Christie Scheffer, daughter Tess Scheffer, and Kids of Action Reyce Scheffer delivered dictionaries to four 3rd grade classes. The word of the day was "Wow!" Kids were delighted to learn as they wrote their names in their dictionary that these were theirs to keep! Every class had the same reaction! “Wow!” “This is mine?” “Look at this picture....I’ve been there before!!” ![]() Pictured in back row: Rotarians Scott Slocum, Rich Arper, Christie Scheffer, Kids of Action Reyce Scheffer (ball cap) and teacher Mrs. Lee. As we handed out the dictionaries we talked about the Four Way Test and the work that Rotary does locally and in the world. In one class, after hearing about the needs Rotary was working to meet, a little boy earnestly raised his hand and asked if he gathered up his toys in a big bag and gave them to us would we give them to the homeless kids? It was really a sweet moment! We were then able to talk about how kids can make a difference and be leaders in service! Silver Ridge Elementary. Rotarians Chuck Kraining, Mary Hoover, and Victoria Nickerson handed out books to enthusiastic students. ![]() |
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2020 Duck Race Sponsors - Supporting Our CommunitySupport your Community! To become a Silverdale Rotary Duck Race Sponsor, click on this link to download a 2020 Duck Race Sponsorship Packet: https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000000730/en-us/files/homepage/2020-duck-race-sponsorship-packet/2020-Potential-Duck-Race-Sponsor-Packet.pdf |
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New Member Inductions - Stacy Saunders and Victoria NickersonSilverdale Rotarians welcomed two new members when President Christie inducted Stacy Saunders (February 27) and Victoria Nickerson (February 20)! Pictured: Stacy Saunders with her sponsor Scott Shoemaker. Stacey was previously a member of the East Bremerton Rotary Club and is an attorney with Ryan, Montgomery & Armstrong Inc., P.S. Pictured: Erin Leedham and Victoria Nickerson. Victoria is the manager at Ben Bridge in the Kitsap Mall. Her Sponsor is Erin Leedham. Welcome to Silverdale Rotary Club, Stacy and Victoria!
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2020 Duck Race - Be a Sponsor!Support your Community! To become a Silverdale Rotary Duck Race Sponsor, click on this link to download a 2020 Duck Race Sponsorship Packet: https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000000730/en-us/files/homepage/2020-duck-race-sponsorship-packet/2020-Potential-Duck-Race-Sponsor-Packet.pdf |
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Dictionaries Delivered to Amazed and Grateful 3rd GradersOnce again Silverdale Rotary is partnering with the East Bremerton Rotary Club to put a hard cover dictionary in the hands of every 3rd grader in the Central Kitsap School District. Each club delivers to six elementary schools. Thank you to East Bremerton Rotary for ordering the books and spearheading the project. Chuck Kraining coordinated with our six schools to set up the schedule. Green Mountain Elementary (Feb 21). Rotarians Chuck Kraining, Scott Slocum, Rich Arper, and Bob Cassis handed out the books and were greeted with this sign from Zoie! ![]() Silver Ridge Elementary (Feb 11) - Rotarians Scott Slocum, Rich Arper, Christie Scheffer, daughter Tess Scheffer, and Kids of Action Reyce Scheffer delivered dictionaries to four 3rd grade classes. The word of the day was "Wow!" Kids were delighted to learn as they wrote their names in their dictionary that these were theirs to keep! Every class had the same reaction! “Wow!” “This is mine?” “Look at this picture....I’ve been there before!!” ![]() Pictured in back row: Rotarians Scott Slocum, Rich Arper, Christie Scheffer, Kids of Action Reyce Scheffer (ball cap) and teacher Mrs. Lee. As we handed out the dictionaries we talked about the Four Way Test and the work that Rotary does locally and in the world. In one class, after hearing about the needs Rotary was working to meet, a little boy earnestly raised his hand and asked if he gathered up his toys in a big bag and gave them to us would we give them to the homeless kids? It was really a sweet moment! We were then able to talk about how kids can make a difference and be leaders in service! Silver Ridge Elementary. Chuck Kraining, Mary Hoover, and prospective member Victoria Nickerson handed out books to enthusiastic students. ![]() Handing out dictionaries is an incredible experience! Thanks to our generous sponsors and people who purchased 2019 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race tickets, hundreds of students have a dictionary all their own! |
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Silverdale Rotarians Honor Students of the MonthOn February 20, Silverdale Rotarians had the honor of recognizing Students of the Month for the 2019-20 school year from Klahowya Secondary School, Crosspoint Academy, and Central Kitsap High School. Rotarian Ron Templeton set the stage by educating students and guests on the history of Rotary, as well as the history of the Silverdale Rotary Club. We heard accolades from teachers and faculty about these remarkable students, and we were encouraged that our hope in future generations will be one of prosperity. ![]() ![]() Pictured: Shinglong (Bruce) Ai (Crosspoint Academy); Onjalina Robinson and Emilie Scott (Klahowya) ![]() Pictured left to right: Madeline Shetler, Aliyah Cleveland, Hayden Wallis, Brett Johnson (CKHS) Students who receive this award are also heavily involved in their communities, schools, and enriching the lives of those around them. Thank you to the parents, faculty, and community for encouraging these students to reach their utmost potential. The students were each presented with a plaque, gift card, a letter to their parents, and a letter from Washington’s 6th District Congressman Derek Kilmer. Congratulations to our future leaders! |
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Duck Bucks Awarded to a Night To ShineSilverdale Rotary awarded $1,000 in Duck Bucks to the local Silverdale newlife event “Night to Shine” on February 7, 2020. There were more than 500 attendees and 700 volunteers. This was the 5th year for the special needs prom. Photo below is from 2019. ![]() ![]() Inset photo: Melissa from newlife (on left) with Rotary President Christie Scheffer. |
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Rotary Live on February 6, 2020To watch the February 6 meeting, click on https://www.facebook.com/SilverdaleRotaryClub/videos/2717670241656165 . |
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Jensen Family Joins Rotarians Remembering Jack Jensen![]() Members of Jack Jensen's family were in attendance, and David Jensen (Jack's youngest son) gave a nice talk about his father. Quote from David: "The love you [Rotary] showed him by being available and bringing him to meetings...he always remembered how much Rotary meant to him." David Jensen - youngest son Katie McCalden - granddaughter Adam McCalden - grandson Dawn McCalden - Adam's wifePresident Christie honored Jack's family with two Rotary pins, Youth Services and Rotary Connects the World. |
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Club Vote Approves 2020-21 Board RosterOn January 30, members of the Silverdale Rotary Club approved the following roster for the 2020-21 Rotary year starting on July 1, 2020:
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2020-21 Presidential Theme – “Rotary Opens Opportunities”![]() On January 20, Rotary International President-Elect (RIPE) Holger Knaack from Germany announced the 2020-21 Presidential Theme to the all incoming District Governors who will take the helm worldwide on July 1, 2020. RIPE Knaack sees opportunities for Rotary to change and thrive, and he is encouraging Rotarians to seize the many opportunities Rotary offers to enrich their lives and the communities they serve. “We will capture this moment to grow Rotary, making it stronger, more adaptable, and even more aligned with our core values.” For more details and to watch the video of his announcement, go to https://www.rotary.org/en/holger-knaack-sees-opportunities-rotary-change-thrive |
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Tribute to Rotarian Jack JensenFuneral Service: Friday, January 31, 2020 – 11:00 am Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 4215 Pine Rd NE, Bremerton WA 98310 Grave-side ceremony: 2:00 pm – Lewis Funeral Chapel Reception: 4:00 pm - Suquamish Clearwater Casino The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Rotary Club of Silverdale, Central Kitsap High School Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 151, Silverdale, WA 98383 in the name of Jack and Katherine Jensen." Cards and condolences may be mailed to the Jensen family at: 9867 Tracyton Blvd NW Bremerton WA 98311rom the opening announcements from President Christie Scheffer, to the end-of-meeting ticket drawing, the Silverdale Rotarians present at the Rotary meeting shared their fond memories of Jack Jensen. Jack was a Silverdale Rotarian for over 51 years and a Paul Harris Fellow. Steven Boe produced a wonderful video that captured Jack’s sense of humor, warm personality and giving spirit. David Jordan donated a bottle of Gentleman Jack for the drawing (won by Steve Slaton), as our Jack was always a gentleman who will be sorely missed. |
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Live: Rotary Meeting on January 23, 2020Click on this link https://www.facebook.com/SilverdaleRotaryClub/videos/491237038489005 to watch the Rotary meeting on January 23. The program was recognizing our local Sailors, Marines, and Coastguardsman of the Quarter. |
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Program: Military Service Members of the QuarterPresident Christie and Scott Shoemaker warmly welcomed our military guests, thanking them for their service and sharing that it is our club’s honor to celebrate their accomplishments. Each honoree received a plaque and gift cards to Silver City and Applebee’s. ![]() Pictured left to right: GySgt Gullickson, Chief Navarro, MAC Shannon Schwartz, Cpl Griffin Grieder, Sgt Michael Soto, MA2 Justin Mahanic, GM3 Nate Gonzalez, CS3 Alexis Cornelison, Master Chief Chris Fly, CSS Eileen Davis Presenters & Honorees: Marine Security Force Battalion Bangor
Naval Base Kitsap
USCG Maritime Force Protection Unit, Bangor
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RIP Jack JensenAt 4:30am on January 18, Jack was resting quietly and passed away. Cards and condolences can be sent to: 9867 Tracyton Blvd NW Bremerton, WA 98311 Jack Jensen's funeral will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020, at Holy Trinity Church. 4215 Pine Rd NE, Bremerton WA, 98310. Time: 11:00 am I want to thank all who worked so faithfully to support our friend in his final years and especially Scott Slocum and Jim Dudley...who always made sure Jack could continue to come to our weekly meetings after he stopped driving. Jack expressed often that our Rotary family was a lifeline and blessing to him. I know we were the ones blessed! Jack believed he would one day he would be reunited with his beloved wife Kay. We rejoice that he is now! |
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January 16 Meetings CanceledIn an abundance of caution, this week's Rotary Cub and Board meeting are cancelled on January 16, 2020. Stay safe, everyone! |
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Meeting Change - December 26There will be NO noon meeting on December 26, 2019. Happy Holidays! ![]() |
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David Jordan and Rich Arper - Rotarians of the Month!At the Holiday Party on December 19, 65 Rotarians and guests helped congratulate David Jordan (on left) and Rich Arper (on right) as President Elect Steven Boe and President Christie Scheffer, respectively, named them November and December Rotarians of the Month. ![]() David Jordan David joined Silverdale Rotary in July 2017, and he has been such a great asset to the club. He’s always willing to help and jumps in with a positive fun attitude! He told us he would grow the Turkey Trot - and he has! And next year is adding a10k race. I think we will double money raised! From the first food bagging he always took on hardest job of ferrying bags. He comes early to meetings to help set things up and checks people in, and he also writes for the Breeze. David embodies what it means to be a Rotarian. From all the work he does for our club, to his work with orphans in Uganda, we are proud to honor David Jordan as our November Rotarian of the Month. Rich Arper Rich joined the Silverdale Rotary Club in 2004 and went on to become President in 2010-11. But his experience with Rotary began as a young lad, getting up early, helping his legendary father Bob Arper with the Duck Race barge, year after year. He learned the importance of supporting the community in his youth and his commitment to service continues to shine to this day! And speaking of shining, year after year, Rich has recognized the importance of ‘community celebrations’ and has faithfully maintained and cared for the Silverdale Holiday Tree. He has planned work parties, changed light bulbs, consulted with arborists, and babied and brought back to life our beautiful tree. Rich cares about community and helps to make sure that each year our neighbors can come together in joy and celebration of the season. Rich does many things for our Club throughout the year, but today we are thanking and honoring him for his wonderful work each year at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Thank you Rich for bringing so much to our Club! You are well deserving of Rotarian of the Month for December! |
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Induction of New Member Amanda Smith, and Rotary Kids of Action!On December 19 Rotarians and family members and guests gathered at Kitsap Golf and Country Club to celebrate the season. It was great fun with a purpose: to induct Amanda Smith as the newest member of the Silverdale Rotary Club. Her classification is Real Estate. Welcome to the Silverdale Rotary Family, Amanda! ![]() Pictured left to right: President Christie Scheffer, Membership Chair Jason Wright, Amanda Smith, Sponsor Rick Soper It was a family affair! A large group of our Kids of Action attended, and Steve and Whitney Boe presented them all with a Kids of Action certificate and pin. Kids present included: Amelie and Cavanaugh Boe, Jacob Lyons, Reece Shannon, Reyce Scheffer, Sophia and Tye Strong. Marshall and Ellie Shoemaker; Aiden, Sophia, and Vivian Smith. ![]() ![]() The Certificate reads: "In recognition of making positive choices that benefit others, of exemplifying the spirit of service above self, and being a Kids of Action role model to your Community, this certificate of excellence is awarded by the Silverdale Rotary Club." Note from President Christie: "We had a White Elephant Exchange for adults and kids! I ran the kids one and am happy to report no tears - LOL!" Thank you Club Service Chairs Erin Shannon and Jennifer Strong for organizing this grand affair! |
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Rotarians Ring the Bell for the Salvation Army at Silverdale SafewaySilverdale Rotarians and their family members and friends manned the buckets at both doors and rang the bells all day Saturday at Safeway, collecting much needed funds for the Salvation Army. This is a decades long tradition for our Club, and the generous public responded! Thanks to all the Silverdale Safeway shoppers who filled the buckets! ![]() Pictured: Rotarian Scott Slocum with grandson Kaleb, with help from their four footed furry friend who greeted everyone with a warm wag! ![]() Pictured: our Rotary Exchange Student from Hungary, Aron Skultety, who learned about another Christmas tradition in the United States. ![]() Pictured: Rotarian Jennifer Strong and her daughters Ty and Sophia ![]() Silverdale Rotary Club President Christie Scheffer had help from 3-year-old grandson Ronan! |
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Video - Rotarians at Work - Feeding Kids During the Holiday Break |
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Duck Bucks Will Feed 250 Families for a Weekend![]() On December 12, Rotarian Mary Hoover (above left) presented Marilyn Hawks of CK Food Backpacks for Kids with a check for $1,995. These funds are enough to stuff backpacks with food for 250 at-risk families to eat for a weekend. Ms. Hawks related that while the families remain anonymous, one time a teenager connected with one of their volunteers and shared his story of gratitude for the backpacks of food that went back to when he was in grade school! For more information about CK Food Backpacks for Kids, go to https://www.ckfoodbackpacks4kids.com/ Our Club is able to make this Duck Bucks grant thanks to the generosity of Sponsors of the annual Silverdale Rotary Duck Race and the community who purchases duck tickets. Rotarians - People of Action! |
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Food Bags for Holiday Break - Rotarians and Volunteers at Work!On December 12 Rotarians filled over 240 bags of food to help ensure at-risk students in 17 Central Kitsap School District schools won’t go hungry over the winter break. The food was purchased using Silverdale Rotary Turkey Trot proceeds. ![]() The bagging was organized in an assembly line to fill and load the food bags, with others to haul the bags to delivery vehicles, and plenty of folks to deliver the bags to the respective schools. Many hands made for light work, but with a big impact on our local community! Our Rotary Club places a high priority on helping to feed these hungry kids! And it’s truly a community effort. Some shout outs go to: - CKFR Chief John Oliver (pictured below 5th from left) coordinated a host of CKFR volunteers to assist with the food pick-up the day before and preparations for putting out on bagging day! ![]() ![]() - Kitsap Mall Manager Erin Leedham (pictured above center) and Angie Pomeroy provided meeting, storage and packing space as well as assistance from the professional and kind Security Team at the Mall in support of this great project! - Kitsap Regional Library Branch Manager Ashley Oaksmith provided a copy of the KRL Inspire Magazine to go in every bag - connecting kids to literacy, classes and culture! - Safeway for donating the bags! - All our Rotarians and wonderful volunteers that have stepped up to prep, pack and deliver the food to the schools! ![]() Thank you to all - this is a great example of Service Above Self! |
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Meeting and Food Bagging at Kitsap Mall on December 12, 2019We will be meeting and eating lunch on December 12 in the Live 360 Community room just north of the inside Mall entrance to Dick's Sporting Goods. See map below. ![]() After the formal meeting we will move over to the Food Bagging area. Rotarians once again will come together to bag 250 bags of food (a total of 171 cases!) to deliver to 17 different elementary, middle and high schools. These will be sent home with children over the Holiday break. Over and over, families have expressed gratitude for the food, and some mothers have wept with school staff over concern for keeping their children fed. ![]() Our Club is proud to place feeding kids as a priority alongside of the other agencies that attempt to meet a need that continues to grow. Rotarians - People of Action! |
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2019 Turkey Trot ResultsThank you to everyone who participated in the 2019 Turkey Trot! It was a fun event for a great cause, and we netted $10,000 this year! All funds raised will go to support food programs in our community. There are already plans to add a 10K race to the 2020 Turkey Trot, in addition to the 5K, 1 Mile, and Kid's Dash. ![]() Thanks also to all our Sponsors and community volunteers - this was a record breaking year! Click on the links to the left, in the Download Documents section, for the 5K and 1 Mile results. |
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2019 Silverdale Rotary Turkey Trot - A Record Breaking Success!There are already plans to add a 10K race to the 2020 Turkey Trot, in addition to the 5K, 1 Mile, and Kid's Dash! To see the Photo Album, click on https://portal.clubrunner.ca/730/PhotoAlbums/2019-silverdale-rotary-thanksgiving-turkey-trot |
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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot - Preregistration Still Available!Online registration at http://silverdaleturkeytrot.com and early entry prices closed Sunday night the 24th at midnight. People can sign-up Monday-Wednesday at Kitsap Bank in Silverdale, Dick's Sporting Goods on Wednesday, November 27th, 4-7 pm; and on Race Day at Kitsap Mall 7:30-9:00 am. ![]() See our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/456039051666514/ |
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Turkey Trot - Schedule for Thursday
Volunteer arrival: 07:00 am (Location, Kitsap Mall entrance next to Pot Belly and Buffalo Wild WIngs) (Address: 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383) Registration, packet pick-up, and near 5K/1 mile/Kids Dash start: 07:30 am at the same location as volunteers (Please see above) 1 mile start: 08:30 am Pumpkin/Kids Dash start: 08:50 am 5k start: 09:00 am 1 mile Drawing and Awards*: 09:00 am *Individual division awards will be given upon crossing the finish line 5k Finish-line closes: 10:15 am 5k Drawing and Awards*: 10:20 am *Individual division awards will be given upon crossing the finish line Run conclusion and tear down: 10:50 am
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Schedule for Turkey Trot Week![]() Online registration at http://silverdaleturkeytrot.com and early entry prices closed Sunday night the 24th at midnight. People can sign-up at Monday-Wednesday at Kitsap Bank in Silverdale, Dick's Sporting Goods on Wednesday, November 27th, 4-7 pm; and on Race Day at Kitsap Mall 7:30-9:00 am. Event #1: Race Packet Filling What: Put race related items in large envelopes for each race participant When: Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm each night Where: David Jordan’s offices, Thrivent Financial, Silverdale Event #2: Pre-Race Setup and Administration What: Race Registration When: Wednesday, November 27 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Where: Kitsap Mall near Dick’s Sporting Goods Event #3: Race Day Set Up & Tear Down + General Support What: Set up and put away chairs/tables/equipment + on call support When: Race Day, Thursday, November 28 7:30 am – 10:30 am Where: Race Central inside Kitsap Mall near Buffalo Wild Wings Event #4: Runners Check-In/Cashier/Tee-Shirts What: Check in runners, issue runner packages When: Race Day, Thursday, November 28 7:30 am – 10:30 am Where: Race Central inside Kitsap Mall near Buffalo Wild Wings |
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Turkey Trot Funds Feed Children at ThanksgivingLast year's Silverdale Rotary Thanksgiving Turkey Trot proceeds are feeding vulnerable families this Thanksgiving! On November 21 Rotarians and community volunteers packed 246 bags and delivered them to Central Kitsap schools, who specifically screen for the most needy families. ![]() Rotarians and volunteers came together like a well oiled machine! Thanks to the entire Scheffer family who transported 117 cases of food to the Mall (led by President Christie who organized the event, contacted schools, and ordered the food). Thanks to Kitsap Mall and manager Erin Leedham for providing the terrific venue, to Scott Shoemaker (pictured above), Matej Kunak, and Kevin Moran who pushed very heavy carts outside for loading; to Erin Shannon who directed how many bags went to which school and in whose car. There are many, many others who were so important to the success of this event. ![]() Pictured: Loading bags into Rotarians' cars for delivery to schools, with Mary Hoover and Kim Peterson ensuring correct quantities ![]() When Brian and Barbara Beagle delivered 20 bags to the Barker Creek Community School (pictured above), the staff POC described chatting with tearful and grateful mothers who constantly worry about feeding their children. Kudos to the Barker Creek staff who also took up a collection and bought 20 turkeys to go with the bags! ![]() Pictured: Rotarians Brian Beagle, Scott Slocum, and the indefatigable Jack Jensen! The annual Silverdale Rotary Turkey Trot is an event with a purpose - to feed the hungry in Kitsap. Last year the participants ran, and today we delivered! Silverdale Rotarians - People of Action! |
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Turkey Trot Funds Help Feed ChildrenLast year's Silverdale Rotary Thanksgiving Turkey Trot proceeds are feeding vulnerable families this Thanksgiving! On November 21 Rotarians and community volunteers packed 246 bags and delivered them to Central Kitsap schools, who specifically screen for the most needy families. ![]() ![]() Pictured: Loading bags into Rotarians' cars for delivery to schools ![]() When Rotarians delivered 20 bags to the Barker Creek Community School (pictured above), the staff POC described chatting with tearful and grateful mothers who constantly worry about feeding their children. Kudos to the Barker Creek staff who also took up a collection and bought 20 turkeys to go with the bags! ![]() The annual Silverdale Rotary Turkey Trot is an event with a purpose - to feed the hungry in Kitsap. Last year the participants ran, and today we delivered! Silverdale Rotary - People of Action! |
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Food Bagging - Turkey Trot Proceeds Feeding the HungryLast year's Silverdale Rotary Thanksgiving Turkey Trot proceeds are feeding vulnerable families this Thanksgiving! On November 21 Rotarians and community volunteers packed 246 bags and delivered them to Central Kitsap schools, who specifically screen for the most needy families. Video link: https://youtu.be/An7_ZeeRngI ![]() Rotarians and volunteers came together like a well oiled machine! Thanks to the entire Scheffer family who transported 117 cases to the Mall (led by President Christie who organized the event, contacted schools, and ordered the food). Thanks to Kitsap Mall and manager Erin Leedham for providing the terrific venue, to Scott Shoemaker (pictured above), Matej Kunak, and Kevin Moran who pushed very heavy carts outside for loading, to Erin Shannon who directed how many bags went to which school and in whose car. There are many others who were so important to the success of this event. ![]() Pictured: Loading bags into Rotarians' cars for delivery to schools, with Mary Hoover and Kim Peterson ensuring correct quantities ![]() When the Beagles delivered 20 bags to the Barker Creek Community School (pictured above), the staff POC described chatting with tearful and grateful mothers who constantly worry about feeding their children. Kudos to the Barker Creek staff who also took up a collection and bought 20 turkeys to go with the bags! ![]() Pictured: Rotarians Brian Beagle, Scott Slocum, and the indefatigable Jack Jensen! The annual Silverdale Rotary Turkey Trot is an event with a purpose - to feed the hungry in Kitsap. Last year the participants ran, and today we delivered! |
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Underwater Ducks and the Navy - a Celebration of Service!The email was from Jessica Martin, the wife of Master Chief Petty Officer Rex Martin on the Gold Crew of the USS Nebraska (a Trident missile nuclear submarine). She inquired if we would be willing to let her use an inflatable duck to celebrate her husband’s homecoming from his last submarine deployment in the Navy. Our answer was a resounding “yes!” Master Chief Rex Martin has 18 year’s service in the Navy. He was just relieved as Strategic Weapons Systems Master Chief. Of his 18 years of service, he served over 5 years underwater on submarine deployments. This last deployment is his last for his career, and he will be retiring after his shore duty. So, why a Duck? Jessica explained: “A sailor made fun of Rex on the boat on field day. Rex was walking through the boat telling everyone, “wrap it up, wrap it up.” The sailor went a little later after him saying, "rubber duck, rubber duck," thinking Rex didn't hear. The next field day Rex called on everyone to complete their work by saying, "rubber duck, rubber duck," shocking the guys with his eagle ears. So on the Nebraska, the term "rubber ducking" came to mean: finishing up something. For his last deployment I sent all his chiefs, and stuffed in 29 single sailor boxes, about 50 rubber ducks. They made them appear for Rex throughout the deployment. Once even on his chest while he was sleeping! Haha! Just to remind him that this was his last deployment and he needed to “rubber duck it” and come home for the final time." Master Chief Rex Martin and Jessica are pictured to the left of Waddles and Lucky So on Thursday, November 7th, four Rotarians (Matej Kunak disguised as Lucky Duck, President Christie Scheffer, Steven Boe as media, and I) inflated Waddles outside Buffalo Wild Wings in Kitsap Mall for a short, but fun, recognition of Rex’s service to our Country. Our small group was met by about 40 sailors from the USS Nebraska Gold along with their families to recognize the service of Master Chief Petty Officer Rex Martin. Congratulations to Rex from the Silverdale Rotary Club, and thank you for your dedicated service! |
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Rotary Donates 110 Books to Woodlands Elementary!Silverdale Rotary Club - People, and Kids, of Action! ![]() Ms. Roberts, the school librarian, was excited to receive so many popular, quality books! She exclaimed: "I know you said you were bringing in books, but I never expected this! Thank you so much!" Shown in the picture is Lucky Duck (worn by Kids of Action Reyce Scheffer), Kids of Action Lydia Barros, Librarian Liz Roberts and a group of very excited Woodland Wildcats eager to immediately start checking out books! The requests started flying! Liz Roberts and Woodland staff send a warm thank you to the Rotary Club of Silverdale! |
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Reflections on Veterans Day![]() ![]() Pictured left to right: Steve Slaton, Bob Cassis, Brian Beagle, David Jordan, Scott Slocum, Jim Dudley; seated: Jack Jensen There are 14 Veterans in the Silverdale Rotary Club who proudly represent over 180 years of service! Army: Jack Jensen, Dale Robinson Coast Guard: Bob Cassis Navy: Roger Aydt, Brian Beagle, Jim Dudley, Frank Guthrie, David Jordan, Don Lachata, Scott Park, Steve Slaton, Scott Slocum, Don Taylor, Jason Wright Thank you all for your service! Did you know that there are 108 Veterans Memorials in Kitsap County? You can find the list at https://bremolympicnlus.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/kitsap-memorials.pdf. |
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Honoring Our Veterans![]() Pictured: Silverdale Veterans Memorial Park. Silverdale Rotary Club maintains the flags in this park, ensuring that our veterans are properly honored. We have a great Rotary meeting planned for November 14th; you will want be there as we observe Veterans Day. Our speaker will be Commander Jack James who is a retired Navy Seal and an Underwater Explosive expert. He has been and continues to be extremely active in Veterans Affairs in Kitsap County and the State of Washington. We have 14 veterans in our club! Please plan to attend to honor these veterans and fellow Rotarians. |
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Rotary Live on November 7, 2019Click on https://www.facebook.com/SilverdaleRotaryClub/videos/543633886181084 This was a very special meeting because we hosted our Rotary District 5020 Governor Mo Fritz-Roberts and her husband Dale Roberts from Comox, BC, Canada. Mo’s inspirational presentation starts at 8:02. |
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August, September, and October Rotarians of the Month Recognized![]() Pictured left to right: Ashley Oaksmith, DG Mo Fritz-Roberts, Scott Shoemaker, Peggy Templeton In a special presentation by District 5020 Governor Mo Fritz-Roberts, three very deserving Rotarians were named Rotarians of the Month on November 7: Peggy Templeton (August), Ashley Oaksmith (September), and Scott Shoemaker (October). All three are relatively new Rotarians, and their contributions to our Club and beyond are extensive. |
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Rotarians Raise Funds to End Polio Worldwide![]() October 24 is World Polio Day, and Rotary clubs worldwide have been raising funds for the final stretch to End Polio worldwide. On October 24 President Christie led a very exciting Raise the Paddle for Polio Eradication, and in 10 short minutes Rotarians pledged $645! (Note: a different figure stated at the meeting was in error). Add $70 from the week before brings the total to $715! Erin Shannon won the BBQ-themed gift basket, ![]() and Ron Templeton (with the help of Kids of Action Amélie Boe, pictured above with Peggy Templeton) won a nifty tabletop grill, perfect for tailgating! ![]() |
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Peggy Templeton - Teaching the Teachers in Jamaica Jamaica: one pictures idyllic tropical beaches and relaxation. But for Rotarian Peggy Templeton, Jamaica meant a week in August 2019 spent working in a tiny unairconditioned classroom with a leaky roof in 93% humidity. Why? To set up a computer lab (pictured) and Teach the Teachers computer skills on one of the most impoverished islands in the Caribbean whose schools have yet to recover from a devastating hurricane in 1988. Many had never worked on a computer before. Thanks to the Sandals Foundation and Sandals Resorts International, rooms, meals, and on-island transportation were provided to the volunteers at no charge. Peggy thanked Silverdale Rotary and individual Rotarians who contributed supplies and funds for supplies for the school. And she thanked Kim Peterson and Kitsap Bank for contributing the American footballs and wildly popular flashy yo-yos ! When asked the question, “what was your most memorable part of the trip?,” Peggy responded “the gratitude of the teachers (pictured above), who by the end of the week were using terms of endearment like “Auntie” and “St. Peggy”! Well done, Peggy – another great example of “Rotarians – People of Action!” ![]() Pictured - all the Great Shape! Inc. volunteers that week. |
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Duck Bucks Will Help Rescue the Lost and Injured![]() Read on for a synopsis of a dynamite presentation to our Club by two other WESAR Kitsap Unit members in September. ![]() Every once in a while, presenters come into our club and offer information that makes us check our assumptions. We walk out with our mouths wide open muttering to each other, “…did you realize that…?” On September 19, we learned that the courageous people that automatically spring into action to find our lost hikers, disoriented seniors and other vulnerable community members are all volunteers. Kate Cummings and Justin Laurie are leaders with the Kitsap Unit of Washington Explorer Search & Rescue (WESAR), and they are true local heroes. “This work has shaped me since I was a teenager,” shared Cummings. “The challenges that I face during the searches build my confidence, and my partners have become like family.” After six months of intense training that covers everything from reading a map to helicopter safety, crews of volunteers ages 14 and up are dispatched to urban or wilderness locations throughout Washington at any time of day or night. Sometimes the assignment is to uncover evidence, such as a hidden weapon or human remains, but often it is to beat the clock to reach children and adults in life or death situations. If it wasn’t for WESAR, Dorothy Jean Kroum who is 83 and has Alzheimer’s, would have perished in Mason County in August 2019. Jane Gear and her dog “Yoda” would not have made it home after scattering her husband’s ashes on Hurricane Ridge; and, the family of lost hiker Jeremiah from the USS Nimitz would still be longing for closure. “I grew up exploring the wilderness with my grandpa,” offered Justin. “I am committed to this mission because if it was me or my family out there, I would want someone to help.” The WESAR website is loaded with information, photos, happy outcome stories, and ways to get involved. Take a moment to learn more at https://kitsapesar.com/. |
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Program on October 3: Mock Interview Project – Round 2Back by popular demand, our club welcomed six local job seekers to our meeting on October 3. Partners for Work is a program that unites Rotary clubs with social service agencies to increase employment outcomes for adults with developmental disabilities. The program supplied the materials for the Mock Interview session, social service agencies brought the job seekers, and our business-savvy Rotarians did the rest. ![]() Pictured: job seeker on right in black answering interview questions “The job seekers picked up some important interview techniques,” commented Heidi Johnson, Employment Specialist with Easterseals Washington. “And more than that, they left with boosted confidence and some job leads,” Johnson concluded. With most businesses struggling with recruiting and retaining employees, preparing people who want to work, but have some challenges, makes great sense. The Silverdale Rotary Club is honored to promote inclusion in our community, and to motivate clubs around the world to do the same. |
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Silverdale Rotarians Recognize Navy and Coast Guard Service MembersEvery quarter Silverdale Rotarians take the opportunity to host and recognize and thank outstanding military service members from various installations and commands in Kitsap County. It is truly an eye opening experience to hear first hand about how they perform critical missions "right next door." These individuals are accompanied by their Command representatives who introduce them and provide insight into the amazing jobs they do every day, as well as the volunteer community service they perform. Pictured left to right: RPC Juan Bejarano, MAC Andrew Feliciano, MAC Mark Bailey, MA2 Amber Bull Bear, MA2(SW/AW) Christina Kaderly, MK3 William Dirren, MCPOC Chris Fly, Rotarian Bob Cassis President Christie addressed the military group and spouses about to be introduced and said, “we see you, we appreciate you, and we respect the service that you give every single day.” Then Rotarian Bob Cassis (retired Captain, U.S. Coast Guard) who coordinates this quarterly recognition, remarked that military service members are “as professional and self sacrificing a group of men and women as I’ve ever seen.” Honorees are each presented with a plaque, gift cards, and movie tickets. The military representatives thanked the Silverdale Rotary Club for making them a part of the community. The following individuals were recognized for 3rd quarter FY 2019: From the Naval Base Kitsap Security Department (responsible for Security for Naval Bases Bremerton, Keyport, Bangor, Jackson Park, and Manchester): - Sailor of the Quarter: MA2(SW/AW) Christina P. Kaderly, introduced by MAC Mark Bailey - Junior Sailor of the Quarter: MA2 Amber Bull Bear, introduced by MASC Andrew Feliciano - Not present: Blue Jacket of the Quarter MASN Haley Weaver, introduced by RPC Juan Bajarano From the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Unit Bangor (responsible for protecting Trident submarines transiting to/from the Pacific Ocean): - MK3 William Dirren attached to CGC Sea Devil, introduced by MCPOC Christopher Fly |
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Silverdale Rotary Live on September 26, 2019Click on the link below to see recognition of some of our very talented and dedicated Navy and Coast Guard members, learn about the importance of supporting The Rotary Foundation, hear from our Hungarian Exchange Student, and more! |
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Duck Bucks: Bremerton Westsound Symphony & Tracyton Community Library![]() “The Community Service Committee is proud to provide a $500 grant to support live symphonic music in Kitsap County,” Cathy Bisaillon announced as she invited Alan Futterman (pictured), Music Director of the Bremerton Westsound Symphony, to the microphone. Alan enlightened our members to the many opportunities that the symphony provides for young musicians, and he thanked us for funding venue rental that will feature a youth performance in early 2020. Tracyton Community Library. Volunteer Librarian Bonnie Chrey was presented with $500 to purchase new books and DVDs for the Tracyton Community Library which is completely independent of the Kitsap Regional Library. ![]() |
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Kitsap Crossroads Rotary Club - There's a New Club in Town!There’s a New Club in Town: President Amy Schmidt and Tanya Thomas brought their banner to our club meeting on September 19 and announced the newly-chartered Kitsap Crossroads Rotary Club in Poulsbo. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at Western Red Brewing, 19168 Jensen Way N.E., the club is designed to accommodate working parents’ busy schedules. “We have the support of the Rotary Club of Poulsbo and 30 members so far!” exclaimed Amy. ![]() Pictured left to right: Silverdale Rotary Club President Christie Scheffer, Kitsap Crossroads President Amy Schmidt, and Tanya Thomas Visit Crossroads Rotary Club on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsRotaryClub/, or better yet, bring your own dinner, and drop into a family-friendly meeting in the back room of Western Red Brewing to learn more about the people behind this innovative new club. |
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Silverdale Rotary Club Live on September 19, 2019
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Derek Kilmer (D-WA), U.S. Representative 6th District, Speaks at RotaryNote: Click on the following link to watch Rep. Kilmer’s speech in its entirety. The Rotary meeting starts at 5 minutes, Chuck Kraining’s introduction of and story about Rep. Derek Kilmer starts at 19 minutes, and Rep. Kilmer’s speech starts after 26 minutes. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), our U.S. Representative from the 6th District, gave a fantastic speech and Q&A session at Rotary on September 3. Some highlights: ![]() From Rep. Kilmer's Facebook page on Sep 5: “Enjoyed spending lunch today with the fantastic folks of the Silverdale Rotary Club! Thank you for the tremendous work you do to better the lives of all in Kitsap County.” Rep. Kilmer is a Rotarian from the Gig Harbor Club, and the Rotary Four Way Test hangs in his Washington, D.C. office and shapes how he approaches his job. He started out with a discussion of three things that keep him up at night: - Economic disruption. "We need to empower people to navigate economic change rather than be victimized by it." - Investing in the future, including education, to prevent young people from ending up in jail later in life. He noted that Rotary helps by providing educational resources in the community. - Broken politics. He chairs the bipartisan Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. How can we work together again to really get things done? - Regarding doing an onsite geographical exchange with a representative from Arkansas from the other side of the aisle, "It is important that to understand where people are coming from, we need to know about where they are coming from." Rep. Kilmer wants to hear from the people of the 6th District. “Contact my office,” was his repeated message, if you have an issue with a Federal agency. "We can't solve problems we don't know about." See the graphic below for some interesting statistics. ![]() Go to https://kilmer.house.gov/contact for direct links to the images below. ![]() |
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Media News - in Slovakia!"Rotary Youth Exchange changed my life!" That's the headline in the article about Silverdale Rotarian (and 2017-18 Exchange Student) Matej Kunak in a Slovakian Rotary magazine. ![]() Translation of the first paragraph in bold: "My name is Matej Kunak, I am 20 years old and I'm an international student. I went on exchange in 2016/17 and it literally changed my life." |
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Silverdale Rotary Goes International in the Media
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Safeway Donates $5,000 to Help Feed Hungry Children!On August 23 at Silverdale Safeway, Silverdale Rotary was presented with a $5,000 check to alleviate hunger in children! This was part of their Grand Opening ceremony. Simone Appleton, the Store Director, has been very impressed with our food bagging projects for homeless youth in CK Schools. She knows of our work through Rotarian David Jordan. It is due to his efforts this has come about! |
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Rotarians Partner with COTN in Uganda![]() Additionally, our Rotary Kids of Action came in before the meeting and stuffed 120 pencil bags with school supplies such as pencils, pencil sharpeners, pens, compasses and protractors for David and Rachel to take as well. ![]() Click on https://youtu.be/a9bzkVUwB44 to see a video of the Rotary Kids of Action project. ![]() Pictured - Rotary Kids of Action Front row: Cavanaugh and Amelie Boe Back row: Eli Jones, Reyce Scheffer, Hunter Hoerer, Reece and Jacob Shannon Thank you Kids of Action! ![]() It’s a blessing to see how Rotary has touched so many! |
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Rotarians Partner with Children of the Nations in Uganda![]() Additionally, our Rotary Kids of Action came in before the meeting and stuffed 120 pencil bags with school supplies such as pencils, pencil sharpeners, pens, compasses and protractors for David and Rachel to take as well. ![]() Pictured - Rotary Kids of Action Front row: Cavanaugh and Amelie Boe Back row: Eli Jones, Reyce Scheffer, Hunter Hoerer, Reece and Jacob Shannon Thank you Kids of Action! ![]() It’s a blessing to see how Rotary has touched so many. |
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2019 Duck Race - Top Prizes Awarded at Rotary![]() Pictured left to right: Tacy Boswell - Grand Prize Winner, Chuck Capps - Advantage Nissan Grand Prize Sponsor; Sponsors Jennifer Stone and Erin Shannon of 1st Security Bank; Tina Sherman . of Haselwood Family YMCA and prize winner Beverly Voss; Lori Ann Hartnett, winner of VCA Olympic Animal Hospital prize; Katrina Fulkerson and guest, winner of Holland America cruise, President Christie Scheffer Chuck Capps from Advantage Nissan handed over a check to our grand prize winner, Tacy Boswell. Winners of the Holland America Cruise for Two, Katrina Fulkerson, and VCA Care Club Winner, Lori Ann Hartnett received their prize certificates. Tina (standing in for Harold Shea with the YMCA) handed winner Beverly Voss her certificate for an Annual Family Membership. Jennifer Strong and Erin Shannon from First Security Bank were in attendance, but winner Autumn Mullen of their $1,000 prize was unable to attend. |
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Program - Report on Humanitarian Work in KenyaPort Orchard Rotarian Bob Cairns introduced Naomi Miundi, from Kenya who is with Hifadhi Africa (https://hifadhiafrica.org/). The Hifadhi Africa is a Kenyan based non-profit organization established as a development, advocacy and youth empowerment organization working to transform lives -providing innovative education support and mentorship and equip communities with the knowledge and skills required to address multiple complex challenges they face. Naomi is visiting the United States because she was named a Mandela Washington Fellow for 2019. The prestigious Fellowship involves academic and leadership training for young men and women who possess leadership potentials in their field and within their community. Naomi’s field is civic leadership, and what a perfect fit for this bright young woman. The three components of the Mandela Washington Fellowship are University placement, summit, and life-long membership of YALI (Young African Leaders Initiative) Naomi’s University placement was Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Naomi spoke primarily of a region called East Pokot, which has one of the highest illiteracy rates in the world, at 96%; where more than 60% of children never attend school in their lifetime. Without access to education, they cannot build their futures and transform their communities. They are forced to adopt negative coping mechanisms and practices like cattle rustling, theft, drug abuse, prostitution, and forced recruitment into inter-community conflicts. Factors that hinder East Pokot children from going to school include: poverty and drought, non-existent parental education background, migration and pastoral lifestyle, and a lack of family income. She spoke about each of these challenges in depth, and how HAO has developed solutions. Their programs include:
Port Orchard Rotary has funded projects for each of these programs - including a one-time donation to East Pokot of $5,000! Rotary is making a difference near and far! |
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School Supplies for Orphanage in Uganda![]() Kids helping kids is what it's all about. Kids, you can bring your adults as well! New Life Training & Event Center, Silverdale, next to the YMCA. http://www.KidsofAction.com |
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2019 Duck Race Prize Winners!
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2019 Duck Race Prize WinnersOur Duck Race was held on July 28, 2019 at Whaling Days! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER TACY BOSWELL OF POULSBO, WA who won her choice of a 2019 Nissan Frontier Pickup from Advantage Nissan or $16,000 cash! THANK YOU to everyone who purchased Duck Tickets! Even if you didn't win a prize, we are all winners - helping the Community! Prizes may be picked up at Kitsap Bank in Silverdale during regular bank hours: Monday through Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-6. BRING ID. CUT OFF DATE to claim your prize or forfeit the prize - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 |
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Rotary Pancakes at Whaling Days!![]() Pictured: front - Cavanaugh and Amelie Boe, back - Rotarian Scott Shoemaker, Rotary President Christie Scheffer, and volunteer Kim Rauch The Silverdale Rotary Pancake Breakfast is a longtime tradition on Whaling Days weekend, feeding the hungry hoards before the Silverdale Dandy Lions/Kiwanis/1st Federal Grand Parade. Crowds of hungry parade goers and runners feast on pancakes, sausages, fruit, coffee/tea/milk. To see the Photo Album, click on https://portal.clubrunner.ca/730/PhotoAlbums/silverdale-rotary-pancake-breakfast-july-27-2019. |
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Duck Race - It Takes a Village!![]() Activities leading up the the Silverdale Rotary Duck Race on July 28 at Whaling Days continued at a fever pitch all weekend, starting Thursday, July 25. Duck Tagging, Duck selling, Dandy Lions/Kiwanis/First Federal Grand Parade. Rotarians were busy non-stop, working with the help of community volunteers. ![]() Pictured: Advantage Nissan Duck Truck - Silverdale Rotary Duck Race Grand Prize - with Rotarian Chuck Kraining, Lucky the Duck, and Bucky the Turkey in the truck bed. To see a Photo Album of pre-Race activities, click on https://portal.clubrunner.ca/730/PhotoAlbums/race-weekend-july-25-28-2019. |
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No Rotary Meeting on August 1stThe Rotary meeting normally scheduled on Thursdays is canceled for August 1st. |
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2019 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race Prize Winners!![]() Our Duck Race was held on July 28, 2019 at Whaling Days! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER TACY BOSWELL OF POULSBO, WA who won her choice of a 2019 Nissan Frontier Pickup from Advantage Nissan or $16,000 cash! THANK YOU to everyone who purchased Duck Tickets! Even if you didn't win a prize, we are all winners - helping the Community! Prizes may be picked up at Kitsap Bank in Silverdale during regular bank hours: Monday through Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-6. BRING ID. CUT OFF DATE to claim your prize or forfeit the prize - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 |
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What Would Waddles Do? Buy Your Duck Tickets Now! |
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Where to Get Duck Tickets? Hurry - the Race is Sunday, July 28 at 2 pm!WHERE TO GET DUCK TICKETS? TICKET BOOTHS
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Alternate Meeting Location on July 25Come to the Jenne-Wright Building, 9210 Silverdale Way NW, on Thursday, July 25th to tag 18,000 ducks for the Race on Sunday! Lunch will begin at 11:30 am, and and duck tagging at 12:00 pm. Please bring a knife or another slim-edged instrument to remove the old stickers from before re-tagging the ducks. Guests are welcome! ![]() |
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Waddles is Back to Work!
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Waddles Is Back!![]() Wednesday morning, July 17, 2019 The ballad of Waddles the Duck comes to an end as Bremerton Police apprehend a suspect resulting in the return of the beloved mascot. Working on a tip, officers from the Bremerton Police Department followed the lead to a remote location in Allyn, WA. Officers Brandon Greenhill and Derek Eide from the Directed Enforcement Team (DET) deflated the situation quickly and identified two suspects who confessed to the theft. Silverdale Rotary Club president Christie Scheffer stated, “We are so grateful to have Waddles back home and unharmed. He is a huge part of raising funds that go directly to many service organizations in our community. We can’t thank the Bremerton Police Department enough for everything they’ve done. Also, a big thank you to the media and everyone in the community who helped spread the word.” One of the suspects is a minor whom authorities believe stole the duck in a misguided attempt to impress his girlfriend. No word on whether or not his girlfriend was impressed by the fowl romantic gesture. Rotarian Erin Leedham from the Kitsap Mall added “The Silverdale Rotary Club has decided not to press charges. We’re just grateful Waddles is safe. After a little TLC, Waddles will be back to work later today.” Check out the Bremerton Police Department Facebook page for more info and photos. http://www.SilverdaleRotaryDuckRace.com
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Where's Waddles? PSAWhere's Waddles? A special thank you to our wonderful Bremerton Police Department for helping with this PSA, and for everything they do for our community. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Please share this video. Keep an eye out for Waddles, and buy your duck tickets today! http://www.SilverdaleRotaryDuckRace.com |
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Duck Bucks Change Lives!This video highlights the work funded by Duck Buck Grants awarded to Coffee Oasis, CK Food Backpacks 4 Kids, and CKHS Youth Suicide and Bullying Prevention. Buying Duck Tickets Changes Lives! Click on ![]() |
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Silverdale Rotary Pancake Breakfast - Whaling Days WeekendSpread the word to family and friends to come have breakfast before the First Federal Lions/Kiwanis Grand Parade which starts at 10 am. The location is right on the parade route! ![]() Breakfast includes pancakes (regular and blueberry), sausages, fruit, orange juice, coffee/tea, and milk! Buy your Duck Tickets at the Pancake Breakfast! A big thank you Grocery Outlet and First Security Bank. Because of their contributions, we likely will not need to use any Rotary funds to purchase supplies for the Pancake Breakfast. |
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Stolen: Iconic Silverdale Rotary Duck Race Symbol![]() PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: SILVERDALE ROTARY CLUB, Steven Boe RELEASE DATE: 07/07/19 WHERE’S WADDLES? Stolen: Iconic Silverdale Rotary Duck Race Symbol Silverdale, WA July 3, 2019 — Waddles, one of the large 15-foot inflatable ducks used to publicize the annual Silverdale Rotary Duck Race, was stolen from the parking lot of Advantage Nissan in Bremerton. A police report #T19000215 was filed with the Bremerton PD. ![]() Silverdale Rotary Club president Christie Scheffer says, “While we understand the humor behind a missing 15-foot duck named Waddles, it doesn’t diminish the monetary affect its theft has on the community.” Rotarians Brian & Barbara Beagle will donate five Duck Quack Packs (25 tickets) to anyone providing information leading to the return of Waddles the Duck. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the duck, is asked to please contact the Bremerton Police department or email the Silverdale Rotary Club at SilverdaleRotaryClub@gmail.com ### Following is a link to the Kitsap Daily News article on July 8. |
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Buy Your Duck Tickets Now!The Silverdale Rotary Duck Race will be held on July 28 at 2 pm at the Silverdale Waterfront Park at Whaling Days. |
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Where Can the Public Get Duck Tickets?![]()
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Installation Dinner VignettesJune 28, 2019 - Outgoing President Rick Soper handed over the reigns to incoming President Christie Scheffer as Silverdale Rotarians acknowledged the successful 2018-19 Rotary year. Amelie Boe was the official greeter. Future Rotarian? ![]() ![]() Our very special guest 2019-20 District 5020 Governor Maureen (Mo) Fritz-Roberts addressed incoming President Christie Scheffer with all Past Presidents in attendance looking on. ![]() Pictured left to right: Christie Scheffer 2019-20, DG Mo Fritz-Roberts 2019-20, Rick Soper 2018-19, Kim Peterson 2017-18, Cindy Holmes 2016-17, Chuck Kraining 2015-16, Jason Mayer 2013, Ed Hamilton 2013-15, Rich Arper 2010-11, Elayne Burton 2011-12, Mary Hoover 2012-13, Steve Slaton 2007-08, Ron Templeton 1990-91, Jack Jensen 1974-75 Congratulations to Jason Wright who was named Rotarian of the Year for 2018-19. Well Done! ![]() ![]() ![]() Rick was presented with a President's clock ![]() And Rick was presented with a set of custom Rotary coats embroidered by Peggy Templeton for his four dogs Jack, Mack, Zack, and Zoe. ![]() ![]() Steve Boe then showed a video collage commemorating Rick's year. ![]() Click on this link and be sure to watch all the way to the surprise ending! |
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No Rotary Meeting On July 4![]() Happy 4th of July! |
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Silverdale Rotarians Celebrate a Successful YearJune 28, 2019 - Outgoing President Rick Soper handed over the reigns to incoming President Christie Scheffer as Silverdale Rotarians acknowledged the successful 2018-19 Rotary year. Amelie Boe was the official greeter. Future Rotarian? ![]() ![]() Our very special guest 2019-20 District 5020 Governor Maureen (Mo) Fritz-Roberts addressed incoming President Christie Scheffer with all Past Presidents in attendance looking on. ![]() Pictured left to right: Christie Scheffer 2019-20, DG Mo Fritz-Roberts 2019-20, Rick Soper 2018-19, Kim Peterson 2017-18, Cindy Holmes 2016-17, Chuck Kraining 2015-16, Jason Mayer 2013, Ed Hamilton 2013-15, Rich Arper 2010-11, Elayne Burton 2011-12, Mary Hoover 2012-13, Steve Slaton 2007-08, Ron Templeton 1990-91, Jack Jensen 1974-75 Congratulations to Jason Wright who was named Rotarian of the Year for 2018-19. Well Done! ![]() ![]() ![]() Rick was presented with a President's clock ![]() And Rick was presented with a set of custom Rotary coats embroidered by Peggy Templeton for his four dogs Jack, Mack, Zack, and Zoe. ![]() ![]() Steve Boe then showed a video collage commemorating Rick's year. Be sure to watch for the surprise ending! |
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The Ducks Are Coming...The Ducks Are Here! |
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