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!  January - the Beagles – Barbara and Brian are fantastic examples of dedicated Rotarians. Although they have relocated and are no longer in the area, they attend every Zoom meeting, go above and beyond with the weekly Breeze, sewed masks for duck sales, and are always actively participating in meetings and sharing their incredible Rotary knowledge. February - Cathy Bisaillon – has done an amazing job with coordinating Operation Duck Drop – a total of eight Duck Drops ($11,000) in all - to engage our Duck Race cash sponsors and get the funds back out to our community. She is always willing to step up and take on tasks to assist our Club. We are thankful for her!  March – Elayne Burton – has been hard at work behind the scenes with the upcoming Duck Race sponsorships and keeping the Club on track as Treasurer. The service she performs is invaluable! We couldn’t do it without you, Elayne. |
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RIP Silverdale Rotarian Roger Aydt, 1934-2021 It is with great sadness that we report that Honorary Rotarian Roger Aydt passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, three days after his 87th birthday. 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 maintained a special ongoing relationship with his Duck Race sponsors and was responsible for landing thousands of dollars in cash sponsorships and prizes, as well as getting permission to set up a duck selling booth at Wendy’s (see photo on right).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 Food Silverdale 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.  Our Duck Drop #3 involved two Duck Race Sponsors: Pacific Northwest Title (represented by Andy Buskirk pictured on right) and Chinook Contractors (who couldn’t attend), who both chose Coffee Oasis as the recipient, hence $2,000!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.   Coffee Oasis (see Restoring Community - The Coffee Oasis) was represented by Executive Director Daniel Frederickson and Community Development rep Daniel Kluth (pictured left to right), who reported that in 2020 the heavily used Crisis Text Line which operates 24/7, fielded over 9,000 texts! That’s just one of the many services, plus job training and jobs at the Cafes. Both Daniels expressed gratitude and amazement for the grant which "dropped out of the sky," and they promised to come back later to report how they were able to put the $2,000 grant to work. 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 Our Speaker on February 4 will be Sarah Chamberlin, Executive Director of the St. Michael Medical Center Foundation. She has been with the medical center since November of 2010 in various leadership roles during that time. Committed to her work at the Foundation, Sarah enjoys partnering with community organizations, philanthropists, and grateful patients and their families, connecting them with causes that are important to their hearts. Silverdale Rotary has supported the Foundation in the past with Duck Bucks.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 - On January 21, Rotarians Erin Shannon and I, on behalf of our Duck Race Sponsor employer 1st Security Bank, had the privilege of honoring the first grantee, Myra Battin from the Bremerton Backpack Brigade with the a $1,000 Duck Drop grant. https://www.backpackbrigade.org/. I’ve had the privilege to volunteer regularly with this great group of volunteers and the Brigade Team. It gives me such great pride to pack these weekend backpacks for the kids in need in the Bremerton School District. Even during COVID, Myra (pictured) has managed to keep the weekly food bags coming to these kids while keeping a safe environment for the volunteers. Last week176 families were served with nutritious food for the weekend, that equates to one ton every week costing $2,200! The Backpack Brigade is always looking for volunteers and donations to feed hungry kids.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 We discovered that someone had cut a hole in the fence around the iconic Silverdale Christmas tree, and we were concerned about them stealing the wiring.  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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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 iconic Silverdale Christmas tree is lit up in all its glory once again, towering over our community and visible for miles. Did you know that the star is 8 feet across? Silverdale Rotarians have worked with Silverdale Dandy Lions and dedicated community volunteers every year to maintain the 128 foot tree, which has been lit every holiday season since 1955. 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 Silverdale Rotary will not be meeting on Thursday, November 26. 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! Our own President Steven Boe was part of a virtual breakout panel session regarding parents and families and Rotary in the June 2020 virtual Rotary International Convention. His 7-minute talk about Kids of Action starts at 25 minutes at the following link https://www.facebook.com/RotaryMembershipVoice/videos/296278014798629. See more details below.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 Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history. 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  Editor's Note: It's not as simple as it looks! To read the history of the Silverdale Christmas tree and our Club's involvement starting even before we were chartered in 1955, go to 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. Later this year when Rotarian Rich Arper puts out the call for a work party to change out bulbs, you will know "the rest of the story."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  Phillips sent 162 bulbs!! We have enough new LED red bulbs to do 2 strings (they sent 42), and enough other colored bulbs to do several other strings. So hopefully we can schedule a work party to get the new bulbs on the tree sometime this fall. |
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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  At our Rotary Zoom meeting on July 9, Chris Benson, Executive Director of Central Kitsap Food Bank in Silverdale since 2014, gave us a virtual update. “We never shut down during COVID-19,” stated Benson, a retired Navy Chief. Following very strict protocols, food bank recipients can still shop in person. Owing to the fact that Costco, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, and Sprouts all donate fresh produce, the Food Bank needs a steady stream of volunteers to repackage the items in a timely manner so they don’t go to waste. There are also provisions for high risk clients who can’t come in to shop to receive food.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 Incoming President Steven Boe presented Chuck Kraining with the Rotarian of the Year award on June 27 with the following citation (excerpts): Chuck joined the Silverdale Rotary Club in 2011,was Club President 2015-16 and was the 2017 Duck Race chair, leading a very successful Duck Race!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!  We are honoring Chuck with Rotarian of the Year for his outstanding service this year to our Youth Exchange program and to both this year’s Exchange Student Aron Skultety and former Exchange Student Matej Kunak.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 It’s so gratifying for Silverdale Rotary Club to be able to award scholarships to graduating high school seniors, and this year was no exception, although we had to meet via Zoom to do it. That didn’t dampen the spirits of our very deserving awardees on June 11, when we awarded a total of $13,000 to ten very talented and hard working young men and women from Central Kitsap High School (CKHS) and Klahowya Secondary School (KSS). The awardees are:
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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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.  While COVID-19 required us to cancel our 2020 annual observance at the Memorial, a special wreath adorned the flag area to remember those who have fallen. Special thanks to the Silverdale Safeway floral shop for providing the beautiful wreath at a substantial discount. 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 Katy Cornell (pictured), cofounder with her husband Tom of Walk in the Light International (WITLI) in Burkina Faso West Africa, returned to our Club via Zoom and spoke with passion about the accomplishments in the country since she last spoke to us. Founded in 2009 and partnering with village elders, they built and opened a school that this year is celebrating a huge milestone: their first group of graduating 10th graders who started their education with WITLI. 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.  For example, Bernadette Diasso (pictured on left) used a microloan to purchase a sewing machine and take design and sewing lessons. She now runs a thriving tailoring business. 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 In Silverdale Rotary’s first ever virtual new member induction, Membership Chair Jason Wright inducted Dr. Erin Prince as our newest member. Dr. Prince is Superintendent of Central Kitsap School District, continuing a longtime tradition of CKSD Superintendents being members of our Club. Erin’s Sponsor is President Christie. All together we virtually clapped and declared, “Welcome to our Rotary Family, Erin!” |
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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.  Silverdale Lutheran Church is now a “Scholastic Literacy Partner” with Scholastic Books www.scholastic.com . As a Literacy Partner, they are able to purchase books at often deeply discounted prices. SLC’s partnership with Scholastic Books enables them to use the grant money wisely and influence the educational path of more children. “The partnership grant with the Rotary Club of Silverdale enables us to reach out further into the Central Kitsap School District and impact a greater number of elementary students.” |
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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.   Night to Shine is a prom for people ages 14 and older who have special needs, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and hosted by newlife. Every guest of Night to Shine enters their prom on a red carpet complete with welcoming friendly paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive VIP treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining stations, corsages and boutonnieres, a karaoke room and dancing! The highlight of the night comes when every Night to Shine guest is crowned as a king or queen of the prom. 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 Celebration for Jack Jensen at February 2 Rotary Club MeetingMembers 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 Jensen.JPG) Funeral 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 Jensen It is with sadness that I share with you the news of our beloved friend, mentor and brother Jack Jensen...At 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! .jpg) |
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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! .jpg) 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. .jpg) .jpg) 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. .jpg) 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. .jpg) 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! Did you know our Rotary Club receives dozens of emails through our website every year? As the "gate-keeper" of incoming emails, I received one that asked "Can I borrow one of your inflatable ducks?" So, I asked "Why?" Here’s the back story: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! .jpg) 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 November 14 was a very special day at Rotary where we celebrated Veterans Day and the Veterans in our Rotary Club! Our speaker was Commander (Ret) Jack James, a former SEAL and Explosive Ordnance expert. He reminded us that Veterans Day is a celebration of triumph over adversity, of men and women who at one time “signed a blank check, up to and including the ultimate sacrifice” when they entered service to their country. 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! .jpg) There are three countries where polio is still endemic: Nigeria, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. For more about the polio campaign, go to https://www.endpolio.org/. You can go online and donate at https://www.endpolio.org/donate. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is matching all donations two to one! |
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Peggy Templeton - Teaching the Teachers in Jamaica Note: to see Peggy Templeton’s entire dynamite presentation, go to https://www.facebook.com/SilverdaleRotaryClub/videos/1002235690122746, and start at 10:58. 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.  Working with a nonprofit called Great Shape!, Inc. (“Humanitarians in Action since 1988,” https://greatshapeinc.org/), Peggy gathered school supplies and paid for transportation and shipping plus $800. Once there, she set up 30 donated computers and commenced teaching 38 teachers, some who ranged in ages well into their 80s! 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 also sampled local Jamaican street and restaurant food proudly cooked by the locals. How was it? “HOT! Because of the ubiquitous Scotch Bonnet chilis, one of the hottest culinary chilis around!”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 Silverdale Rotarians were happy to welcome back one of the members of the Washington Explorer Search and Rescue (WESAR) - Kitsap Unit to accept a check for $3,318 for the purchase of technical rescue equipment to aid in moving injured rescuees up and down steep slopes. Pictured is Sean Carhart accepting the check from Rotarian Mary Hoover. Sean reminded us that WESAR is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that depends entirely on donations.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. .jpg) “We have had a rich volunteer-powered tradition since 1945, and we are staying relevant and needed in our community today,” informed Bonnie. Past President, Kim Peterson, was honored to award the check to Bonnie and to encourage our members to visit the library and support its many community events. Learn the latest library news at https://www.facebook.com/pg/Tracyton-Community-Library-130993673596924/about/?ref=page_internal. |
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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. .jpg) 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 Rotarian David Jordan (pictured) shared briefly about his and his wife’s upcoming trip to Uganda in partnership with Children of the Nations (COTN https://cotni.org/). Thank you to the Rotarians who donated soccer and rugby balls for them to take over with them as they will work with an orphanage with 700+ kids.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. .jpg) 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!  Rotarian Jim Barker with Children of the Nations (COTN) introduced James Okalo (pictured), the COTN Country Director for Uganda, who spoke about the impact that Rotary has had there. James has served with COTN for 13 years. He shared that they are so grateful for the lifeline that our own Silverdale Rotary Club threw to Northern Uganda several years ago. This has provided them hope. They are able to offer the people in their area access to their campus programs. This intervention promotes change, creates jobs rather than job seekers, and ultimately democracy.It’s a blessing to see how Rotary has touched so many! |
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Rotarians Partner with Children of the Nations in UgandaRotarian David Jordan (pictured) shared briefly about his and his wife’s upcoming trip to Uganda in partnership with Children of the Nations (COTN https://cotni.org/). Thank you to the Rotarians who donated soccer and rugby balls for them to take over with them as they will work with an orphanage with 700+ kids.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! Rotarian Jim Barker with Children of the Nations (COTN) introduced James Okalo (pictured), the COTN Country Director for Uganda, who spoke about the impact that Rotary has had there. James has served with COTN for 13 years. He shared that they are so grateful for the lifeline that our own Silverdale Rotary Club threw to Northern Uganda several years ago. This has provided them hope. They are able to offer the people in their area access to their campus programs. This intervention promotes change, creates jobs rather than job seekers, and ultimately democracy.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 Rotary KIDS of ACTION! Join us this Thursday, Aug. 8th at 11:30am when we spring into action to pack 120 bags with school supplies for an 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! Our Duck Race was held on July 28, 2019 at Whaling Days!
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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
BREMERTON - Normal Business Hours
POULSBO - Normal Business Hours
PORT ORCHARD - Normal Business Hours
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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! .jpg) 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.  The replacement cost of the duck is valued at $2000. More significant is the loss of marketing that it provides, which will greatly affect ticket sales. The annual Silverdale Rotary Duck Race has raised over 1.6 million dollars for our community. Lost ticket sales will directly impact service organizations throughout Kitsap County that help feed homeless teens, provide shelter for victims of domestic violence, promote literacy, education, and many other services. 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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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? .jpg)  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! .png)   Congratulations to President Elect Steve Boe, as Rick awarded him a President's Citation! Thank you, Steve, for all that you do.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 There will be no regular Rotary Meeting on Thursday, 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! Congratulations to President Elect Steve Boe, as Rick awarded him a President's Citation! Thank you, Steve, for all that you do.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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Youth Exchange: What a wonderful year with Ruby! With just four days left in the United States, Ruby Peng from Taiwan enlightened us with all that she did this past year. “The Northwest is really, really cold for me, all the time,” she began. Her presentation started with a shot of the airplane that brought her to us, and it ended with cap & gown photos of last Thursday’s graduation from Klahowya Secondary School.She recalled memories of the welcome party at Peggy & Ron’s, (see below)  making friends at school, carving a pumpkin for Halloween (“It was hard to do!”), eating a ton of food at Thanksgiving, and building a snowman. Her trips included Southern California where she toured Hollywood, beach combed and experienced Disneyland in all of its Christmas splendor. .jpg) Chinese New Year, February 5, 2019 Ruby expressed her gratitude to all of our club members that took her places, bought her gifts, and simply treated her with kindness. Chuck and Rick warmly acknowledged how much Ruby has blossomed into an outgoing, fun-loving young lady. They presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a gold necklace with a ruby encased in a heart-shaped pendant to reflect that Ruby has captured our hearts. Ashley Oaksmith was given roses for providing an exceptional host family experience for Ruby. Ashley shared her warm reflections of the year, and she reminded us that there will be a gathering at Mod Pizza on Monday at 5:00 p.m. to share one more meal with Ruby before she boards her plane for Taiwan.  Pictured left to right: President Rick Soper, Youth Exchange Officer Chuck Kraining, Ruby, Host Mom Ashley Oaksmith, Youth Protection Officer Elayne Burton To download Ruby's entire presentation (14 MB), click on https://content.clubrunner.ca/730/Document/Download?DocumentType=AccountDocuments&DocumentId=f7c7ef01-a475-47e0-bf24-886df2041c6c. |
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Rotary Pancake Breakfast on July 27 in SilverdaleHave breakfast on Silverdale Way before the First Federal Lions/Kiwanis Grand Parade!  |
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Full Moon Social with Jack JensenFellowship and Stories - Rotarians and guests shared both with legendary Past President Jack Jensen on June 14 at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino and Resort. Jack celebrated 50 years in Silverdale Rotary in October 2018!  Pictured left to right: Past President Scott Slocum, Jack Jensen, Jill Slocum, David Jordan, Sarah Hamilton, Past President Ed Hamilton, President Elect Christie Scheffer, and former Rotarian Jason Mayer Jack told a few stories, and reminded all of us that life is precious, and it’s our family and friends that make it so. |
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Duck Bucks Fund Life Saving TrainingCarrie Murphy, Communications Director, Central Kitsap Medic One Foundation, received a $1,750 Duck Buck grant to purchase 25 mannequins for CPR training purposes. These mannequins will help Medic One give CPR classes in the community.  Pictured left to right: Carrie Murphy and Rotarian Kim Peterson The purpose of the Medic One Foundation, founded in 1996, is to provide supplemental funding for emergency medical services that are performed by Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue (CKFR). https://www.ckfr.org/medic-one/. |
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The Ducks Are Coming!Tickets go on sale near the end of June!  |
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Rotarian of the Month – May – Steven BoeSteven Boe, who joined Rotary in 2016, is one of those individuals who jumped into Rotary with both feet and submerged! And we don’t think he’s come up for air since! He is a gifted individual that has shared his gifts generously with our Club, District 5020, and internationally!  He has elevated the profile of this Club and its important work in the community, telling the story of what Service Above Self can look like locally and beyond. Whether it is commercials for Duck Race, Turkey Trot or Wreaths, or video vignettes telling individual Rotarian’s stories, or maximizing the reach capable with social media platforms like Facebook, or creating videos that tell Rotary’s story in a heart-felt and compelling manner….the quality and excellence shine through. |
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What is Service Above Self?What is Service Above Self? The Silverdale Rotary Club thinks they have found the answer. |
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Rotarian of the Month - Elayne BurtonOn May 30, Past President Elayne Burton was recognized by President Elect Christie Scheffer as Rotarian of the Month for the month of February, 2019.  Pictured: Christie Scheffer and Elayne Burton Elayne Burton joined Rotary in 2003. Throughout the years Elayne has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to service: She was Club President in 2011/12; Duck Race Chair in 2012/13; Area 9 Assistant Governor from 2012 – 2015, District 5020 Trainer from 2015-2018, and is currently serving on the District Youth Protection Committee and as our Youth Protection Officer And she has simultaneously served as our Club Treasurer for most of those years. One is only able to accomplish all of this with a huge investment in time and effort and a dedication to Service Above Self! |
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Duck Race 2019 - Shout Out to Advantage NissanThank You to Advantage Nissan, our Major Sponsor of the Silverdale Rotary Duck Race for 14 years! |
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Honoring the Fallen on Memorial DayVietnam Memorial Wall in Washington DC  |
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Duck Bucks Help Eliminate HomelessnessOn April 18, Joel Adamson, Director of Kitsap Homes of Compassion, spoke to our Club and opened our eyes to the way that his organization is "eliminating homelessness, one shared home at a time.” Accepting a Duck Bucks grant for $3,000, Joel explained that these funds will pay the initial costs to lease a home that will then be self-sustained through the rental of five rooms to local men who have been homeless for quite some time. Learn more about the great work being done by this new organization at https://kitsaphoc.org/. Imagine the impact this will make on these homeless people's lives! Thanks to generous Duck Race Sponsors and the community who purchased Duck Tickets for our 2018 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race, they will have affordable long term supportive housing for the first time in a long time. |
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Special Grant – In Memoriam for Natalie Bryson.jpg) Past President Mary Hoover presented a check for $700 to Cathy Bisaillon, President & CEO of Easterseals Washington. “Our club was entrusted with donations made in memoriam for Natalie Bryson” (inset) Mary began. “We know that she would be very happy to see Easterseals Camp Stand By Me use these funds in its service to children who have disabilities.” Cathy was very grateful for the surprise donation, which she stated is perfectly timed with preparations for summer camp sessions. Camp Stand Be Me info can be found at https://www.easterseals.com/washington/our-programs/camping-recreation/. Editor's Note: Natalie Bryson, a civic leader widely recognized for her impact in the community, passed away in June 2018. She joined Silverdale Rotary in 1987 as the first female Rotarian in Kitsap County. |
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Program – Catalyst Public Schools Project  “Education options are coming to Bremerton in 2020,” opened Amanda Gardner. As the Co-Founder of Catalyst Public Schools, Amanda (inset) has been working on making her dream a reality since Charter Schools were written into Washington State law in 2016. Amanda and Co-Founder, Tatiana Epanchin, are passionate to open the school that will serve a diverse student population including at-risk children and kids with disabilities. The school will initially offer curriculum for Kindergarten, first, fifth and sixth grades; then, it will expand to eventually provide K-8 education.“We have community support and a waiting list for students,” Amanda explained. “Now, the challenge is to find a facility with at least 32,000 square feet.” The organization is also looking for finance and legal professionals to round out its Board of Directors. Discover more about Catalyst Public Schools, or join its mailing list at https://www.catalystpublicschools.org/ |
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Duck Bucks Send Scouts to Camp Our own Nicole Stephens, District Executive at Chief Seattle Council of Boy Scouts of America, accepted $850 to fund participation for ten scouts at Orca Day Camp in July 2019 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. Nicole thanked the club and stated, “Our scouts look forward to this event, and the Silverdale Rotary’s support will allow children to attend Day Camp this summer regardless of their ability to pay.” Catch up on all things Scouts at https://www.scouting.org/ and Chief Seattle Council at https://www.seattlebsa.org/ |
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"People of Action" Video Gains International AttentionPresident Rick announced that our Public Image Chair Steven Boe and Silverdale Rotary Club have received international attention with Steven's "What is Your Story - People of Action" video. To watch the video click on https://youtu.be/PE5xjHKfzh8?list=PLwTgFWA94VnQDzavE0IxF17SThHwIiohK  Steven made the video downloadable and customizable by other Rotary Clubs and Districts. Some are playing his video at their local District Conferences. Steven has been invited to speak at one of the online clubs from the UK, and was interviewed by Rotary Magazine, with the article coming out in the fall. Well Done to our very own Steven Boe! |
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Rotary Meeting Streamed Live - May 16"Why did you join Rotary?" Watch and listen to see that question answered by several Silverdale Rotarians, some new to the Club, and some seasoned by many years of service to the community. Click on this link: https://www.facebook.com/SilverdaleRotaryClub/videos/2398933817049261/. |
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Silverdale at District Training and Conference 2019Let's start our re-cap of the Silverdale Rotary presence at the District 5020 District Training and Conference 2019 on May 9-11 where it belongs: our incoming President Christie Scheffer. This year's conference offered early starts every day and a late ending the last night. Which meant arriving the day before the events and leaving the morning after; three evenings of "hospitality" in the President-Elect's suite. Well, with at least a little help from daughter and Rotarian Brianna, Christie knocked it out of the park. I've looked back on this conference and feel it's the best one I've been a part of in my ten years of Rotary. Fellowship is always a big part of that. With 14 Silverdale Rotarians attending we had an outstanding presence. In addition, the training appealed to me, and the day of guest speakers were amazing. Our photo below -- we're missing a couple of us -- was a nod to one of the impressive speakers, Paul Chappell, who spoke about growing up in a violent household, going to to West Point, and serving our country in the Gulf War; and all efforts to address a growing rage inside of him. In his post-military life he established a foundation teaching "peace literacy." The story of the forks we're holding will have to wait.  Front row: Past Presidents Chuck Kraining, Ron Templeton, Rich Arper Back row: Matej Kunak, Past Pres Ed Hamilton, Brianna Miller, Peggy Templeton, Pres Elect Christie Scheffer, Jennifer Strong, Past Pres Elayne Burton, Steven Boe, PDG Don Lachata, Bob Cassis, Kathy Cassis It's already been decided that the 5020 District Training and Conference in 2020 will be in Victoria. Let's all go! |
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Rotary Recognizes Students of the Month Pictured left to right: Kate Schweitzer (Klahowya); Matyas Kisiday, Gabrielle Lazo, and Madison Wallis (CKHS); Meghan Schmidt (Crosspoint) Not Pictured: Woon Na (CKHS), Shaela Haga (Klahowya) Silverdale Rotarians were pleased to host our last group of Rotary Students of the Month for the 2018-19 school year. All three high schools that we support were represented at our meeting this month: Central Kitsap High School (CKHS), Crosspoint Academy, and Klahowya Secondary School. These students are picked by faculty, and demonstrate not only academic excellence, but also leadership, integrity and ethics. Once again, this month’s students gave us so much hope for our future – these are amazing young people! Here is a little information about where they will pursue their college education this fall: CKHS: Madison Wallis - Rutgers to pursue NeuroScience Gabrielle Lazo - UW to pursue Engineering/Bio-engineering Matyas Kisiday - Stanford Woon Na – not present Crosspoint Academy: Meghan Schmidt - UW to pursue Engineering Klahowya Secondary School: Kate Schweitzer - USC Shaela Haga (not present) - UW on an Army ROTC scholarship |
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April 25 – Rotary Meeting Streamed Live on FacebookThis is a great example of our weekly meetings: terrific speaker David Nelson, Editor of the Kitsap Sun, with an update on the newspaper business and Q&A, Duck Bucks presentation; community events; and spirited interplay among Rotarians. |
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Duck Bucks Keep Students Reading during Summer Break Cathy Bohman, the Community Connector at Silverdale Lutheran Church (SLC), is “Bridging the Gap” by providing ten books to every second grader at Silver Ridge and Esquire Hills elementary schools. The program is designed to help students maintain their literacy levels during summer break, so that they return to school as third graders ready to move forward.Rotarian Erin Leedham (pictured on right) presented Cathy (on left) with a Duck Buck check for $1,500 that will fund much of the project. SLC has developed a partnership with Scholastic Books that keeps the books affordable and ensures delivery to the children by early June. President Rick reminded our club members that “Our work on the Duck Race is responsible for great outcomes like this!” |
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Rotary Welcomes Two New Members: Matej Kunak and Jim BarkerPresident Rick Soper and Membership Chair Jason Wright inducted two new Rotarians into our Club on April 18:  Pictured left to right: Jason Wright, Rick Soper, Matej Kunak, Jim Barker
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Duck Bucks – Helping Haselwood Family YMCA Serve the Community On April 11, Executive Director Harold Shea (pictured next to the banner that will displayed in the Y) accepted a $3,000 Duck Buck grant on behalf of the Haselwood Family YMCA. He described some of the wonderful things the Y is able to do because of grants like these such as:
We are fortunate to have such a fantastic organization here in our community. https://www.ymcapkc.org/haselwood/ Thanks to the generous support of sponsors of the annual Silverdale Rotary Duck Race and the community who adopts ducks, Silverdale Rotary has been a supporter of the Haselwood Family YMCA for years. In 2016 we wrapped up a $200,000 long term project for the Teen Center - that's a LOT of Duck Tickets! |
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Rotary Recognizes Students of the Month Pictured left to right: Front Row: Kathryn (Alexa) Watson (CKHS), Rylee Fenske-Radford (KSS), Xitong (Laura) Tan (Crosspoint), Dominic Levenseller-Watland (KSS). Back Row: Haley Morkert, Greyson McCormick, Louis Gannon (CKHS); Nathan Taylor (Crosspoint) Rotarians welcomed students and guests on April 11 for our bi-monthly recognition of Students of the Month. All three schools were represented this month: Central Kitsap High School (CKHS), Crosspoint Academy, and Klahowya Secondary School (KSS). These students are picked by faculty, and demonstrate not only academic excellence, but also leadership, integrity and ethics. This month’s students brought a variety of different interests, cultures, and college choices! Some students are going as far away as Brown and Butler, a couple athletes are looking to Community colleges like Tacoma and Centralia to pursue soccer and baseball respectively, and of course there are a couple WSU Cougs and UW Huskies. Congratulations to these talented and motivated future leaders! |
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Rotary & The Coffee Oasis - Working for a Better Community! Silverdale Rotarians and The Coffee Oasis are working hard to help homeless and neglected kids in Kitsap County. Rotarians Ed Hamilton, Ashley Oaksmith (pictured above) and the rest of our club and guests filled 100 bags of supplies and food for homeless kids on April 4. Thank you to The Coffee Oasis for distributing the supplies to kids in need, and for all of the great work their organization does in our community. For more about Coffee Oasis' amazing programs, go to https://portal.clubrunner.ca/730/Stories/coffee-oasis-program-on-april-4. What a great turnout we had on April 4!! We had 12 guests attend our meeting (including Meredith Green, Rotary District 5020 Area 9 Assistant Governor, pictured below left) in addition to 30 Silverdale Rotarians!  It was a real pleasure to have four children and three young adults pitch in to help! Part of our mission in Rotary is to pass on the values of ‘service above self’ to the next generations! The kids helped set out all the items and had table assignments and the young adults helped cart and pack all items in the Coffee Oasis truck!   Rotary spanning the generations! Rotarians and guests pitched in to pack the bags with enthusiasm. Items included: 2 combs, pack of wipes, toothpaste, tooth brush, 2 small shampoos, hand warmers, tuna snack pack, 2 bags of peanuts, 3 granola bars, juice bag, 3 cheese cracker packs, apple sauce, candy and a Chef Boyardee snack pack. The gallon sized bag was packed to the brim! In addition to the 100 bags, there were multi meal food bags from our work party on March 28 for Coffee Oasis to distribute to kids in transitional living situations, plus 200 pairs of warm socks, 100 additional juice bags, and a case of chili.  Rotarian Erin Leedham (inset), Manager of the Kitsap Mall, worked tirelessly throughout the entire event, setting up the Community room, helping to set out food and hygiene products and breaking down and rebuilding boxes as the need arose. She then assisted with the kids' help to clean up the room. We cannot thank Erin enough for welcoming our Club to the Mall for our various projects! Your team of Security guards and support staff helped in many ways to make this project possible!A special thanks to our partner Clear Creek Dentistry for donating 100 tooth brushes!  Thank you everyone for helping meet needs of homeless youth in Kitsap County! You are making a difference! |
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Coffee Oasis - Program on April 4On April 4, the Rotary Club of Silverdale invited Daniel Frederick from Coffee Oasis to share about the extraordinary program that is reaching and serving homeless teens on the Kitsap County community. He explained their mission is to Change the world for Homeless Youth by reaching out to youth experiencing Drug abuse, Homelessness, Violence and Poverty. These are real problems affecting real kids in our community. Their hope is to transform the lives of homeless and street-involved youth through:
Their goal is to be “out there.” Wherever they are. In the midst of whatever they’re going through. To compassionately guide troubled and at-risk youth into lives of dignity, integrity and responsibility. To see not just youth lives changed, but the world around them change and become a place that cares for hurting youth. |
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Feeding the Hungry - Turkey Trot Proceeds at Work!Silverdale Rotarians - PEOPLE of ACTION!  Pictured: Erin Shannon April 1-5 is Spring Break in the Central Kitsap School District, and kids are always excited for school breaks! But to some it means going hungry, as they do not have access to free or reduced breakfast and lunch.  Knowing this, the Rotary Club of Silverdale met at the Kitsap Mall on March 28, and using funds raised by the Silverdale Rotary Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving 2018, filled 200 large bags of food and delivered them to 14 CKSD schools (Elementary, Middle and High School)! These schools were identified by the CKSD Homeless Liaison as not having a food backpack program already.Rotarian Erin Leedham, Manager of the Kitsap Mall, worked with her Security and Maintenance teams to set up our food packing area inside the Mall. Rotarians Bob Cassis, Scott Shoemaker, Erin Leedham, and Christie and Ben Scheffer helped unpack and stage the food on tables so the assembly line would move smoothly and quickly.   Rotarians pitched in to pack the bags, and Rotarians with strong backs ferried them to the loading dock. Thank you, Scott Shoemaker, David Jordan and Rick Soper for ferrying the bags, making countless trips to the dock!  Pictured left to right: Ryan Gilhuly, Nicole Stephens, Kevin Moran Rotarian Debi Brooks-Givens was in charge of the loading dock, counting the bags and directing them to the appropriate cars. She was assisted by Columbia Bank co-workers who pitched in to help. Rotarians then delivered the bags of food to 14 different schools. Thank you to our driver volunteers: Jim Dudley, Steve Slaton, Mechelle Hoerer, Scott Shoemaker, David Jordan, Erin Shannon, Jennifer Strong, Mariam James, Chuck Kraining, Matej Kunak, Ruby Peng, Rich Arper, and Frank Guthrie and his son. Reports are rolling in from these drivers that schools were ecstatic to receive the bags! We have additional food bags made up which we will donate to Coffee Oasis on April 4! A special thanks goes to our partner Safeway for donating reusable grocery bags! And again, we cannot thank the Kitsap Mall team enough for their gracious and enthusiastic help. They were amazing to work with.  Thank you everyone for helping ease hunger in Kitsap County! We are making a difference! |
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Meeting at the Mall on April 4The Silverdale Rotary Club will be meeting at Kitsap Mall on April 4 in the Community Room across from H&M at the regular time. We will be packing 100 gallon sized bags with a combination of small food items and hygiene products to provide to Coffee Oasis to hand out to teens that visit the coffee house or case management center. Everyone is welcome! |
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3rd Grade Dictionaries - Rotary's Gift to Students in CKSDFor decades the Silverdale Rotary Club has maintained strong ties with the Central Kitsap School District (CKSD), and during the past 11 years the Silverdale Rotary Club has teamed with the East Bremerton Rotary Club to deliver American Heritage hard cover dictionaries to every 3rd grader in all 12 elementary schools in the CKSD. That's over 9,000 dictionaries! Each Club covers six schools.  Pictured: Cougar Valley Elementary School on March 20 Thanks to our generous sponsors and the community who purchased Duck Tickets for the 2018 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race, our Club purchased and delivered over 400 dictionaries this year to eager 3rd graders and grateful staff. Rotarians immensely enjoy passing out the books and interacting with the students, explaining about Rotary, and briefly exploring the dictionaries.  Pictured: Rotarians Kim Peterson, Steven Boe, and Rich Arper at Cougar Valley Elementary In the video below, Rotarian Kim Peterson and the students read and understand the Rotary Four Way Test on the label on the inside covers. Some highlights from 2019:
 Pictured at Clear Creek Elementary School on March 1: Rotarian Nicole Stephens, unidentified Teacher, Rotarian Kim Peterson  Pictured at Silver Ridge Elementary School: Rotarian Mary Hoover, unidentified Teacher, Rotarians Ed Ahrens and Scott Slocum |
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Comfort Closet - Helping At-Risk CKSD Students Stay in SchoolCause of the Quarter. For the next two months, Silverdale Rotary seeks to restock the CKSD Comfort Closet by donating items that students (who qualify under the McKinney-Vento Act**) need to be prepared for the school day. Per Gaynel Holt, Homeless Coordinator of CKSD “… We have something called a "Comfort Closet" that we try to keep stocked with basic hygiene items, new clothing items, and school supplies. We give a form to all McKinney-Vento families. If they choose to fill one out, we then put the items in a discreet bag and send it to the family through the school. There is such a need for these items. If a child is lacking any of these, it can be a giant barrier to attending school. This is particularly true of our teens who are not living with their parents. It would benefit our families so much if your organization would help. Thank you for considering this! Items that have been given out from the Comfort Closet this year include: Shampoo and Conditioner Bar Soap and Body Wash Deodorant Toothbrushes and Dental Floss Feminine Hygiene Products Toilet Paper Laundry Soap and Dryer Sheets Hairbrushes and Combs, Hair Ties and Bobby Pins Boxes of Band Aids Pens and Basic Calculators Children’s and Adult Socks Undershirts and Junior and Adult-sized Bras Children's and Adult Underwear Coats and Jackets As you can see these are basic items that a child or teen needs in order to even think of attending school! Rotarians can bring items to our weekly luncheon or can deliver them to the Kitsap Mall Management Office (across from Baskin Robbins and down the hall – open Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00). Outside of those hours, just ask a security officer to hold the items for Erin Leedham in the management office. The Rotary Club of Silverdale will respond! Let’s step up for these kids and help restock the Closet. **“To be eligible for services, the student must meet the Act's definition of homeless. The McKinney-Vento Act defines “homeless children and youths” as “individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.” Lacking any one of these three conditions would make a child eligible.” |
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Rotary in KenyaOur guest speaker on March 21st made us extra proud to be Rotarians, and also made us feel like there is a lot more that we can do to put Service Above Self. We were honored to have Bob Cairns, the World Community Service Chair from the Port Orchard Rotary Club, share his story. Click on the video below for a short introduction. Striving just to make a difference, Bob earned multiple Rotary Global Grants to lengthen and improve the lives of the people he met. It took time and some creativity, but many problems are being solved thanks to projects such as the Adopt-A-Goat program; building a sand dam to harvest water;  stocking schools and libraries with books (pictured above); funding housing for orphans, and so much more. For a glimpse of the work that is ongoing in Kenya in partnership with Hifadhi Africa, go to http://hifadhiafrica.org/ . Bob’s words reminded us that Rotary is most effective when it is personal. His connection to Africa started after meeting just one man who used a scholarship to transform his life. Bob and his wife are headed back to Kenya in June, and he encourages all of us to ignite our passion and make a difference through Rotary. |
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A Night to Shine - Duck Bucks at Work for Those with Special Needsnewlife thanked Silverdale Rotary Club on Facebook for our $2,000 Duck Buck sponsorship of their Night to Shine event on March 8, an unforgettable prom night experience for teens and adults with disabilities and special needs.  Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and hosted by newlife, the event provided music, refreshments, limo rides, photo booths and other entertainment for a huge crowd of guests and volunteers. Caregivers benefited from respite time and massage services. To see videos of the event go to https://www.facebook.com/nighttoshinekitsap/. |
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When Being Good Is Not Good Enough! |
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Rotary Recognizes Students of the MonthRotarians were once again “blown away” by the talent and drive exhibited by our Students of the Month, who in addition to being introduced by school staff were given the opportunity to tell us about themselves, their accomplishments, and their plans for the future.  Pictured left to right: Alyssa Edwards, Hannah Alexander, Raegin Fain (Klahowya Secondary School); Aina Zabinski, Zach Green, Jasmine Lee, Elijah Allen (Central Kitsap High School) Represented at our meeting on March 14 were CKHS and Klahowya Secondary School students. These students are picked by faculty, and demonstrate not only academic excellence, but also leadership, integrity and ethics. Congratulations to our future leaders! |
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Are You a Leader of Action? |
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New Duck Race Sponsor Refurbishes Duck TrailerThanks to Lee Fabricators, our Duck Trailer is repaired and painted, and it looks great!  The duck trailer tailgate was suffering from years of being dumped into the saltwater, despite re-painting it year after year. See below.  We took the trailer out to Lee Fabricators, and they re-built the tailgate, and then re-painted the whole cage, free of charge! That's a $2,000 in kind sponsorship!  Thank you Lee Fabricators for your Sponsorship - the trailer is now ready for the Duck Race on July 28, 2019. |
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Rotarian of the Month - Recognizing Barbara Beagle Today we recognize Barbara Beagle as Rotarian of the Month for January 2019.Barbara is being honored for her outstanding continued work on developing and posting the Breeze each week, which keeps us all informed of our Club’s activities. Barbara is one of the first people I met at Rotary and immediately took me under her wing, introducing me to other Rotarians, becoming my mentor and helping me navigate my way to understanding Rotary more deeply as well as the nuts and bolts of working in a Club. She is very committed to the development of new Rotarians and applies this same commitment to everything she does. I cannot tell you how many times we are working on a project and Barbara comes behind and offers solutions, know-how, historical perspective and help. She is instrumental in the success of the Duck Race and has provided a safety net for us on so many projects and occasions. We are very lucky in this Club to have long-term members like Barbara, with in-depth knowledge, who are just as committed as the day they joined, along with our new, energetic, awesome members! Together we make a great team and Club! Thank you Barbara for all you do! You display the true heart of a Rotarian! |
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The Rotary Foundation - How to Check Your Donor History and DonatePast President and Foundation Chair Steve Slaton gave a riveting and inspiring discussion about not only The Rotary Foundation (TRF), but how to donate to TRF. Here is information on how to check your giving report and the way to donate. Go to the RI home page: https://www.rotary.org/en
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3rd Grade Dictionaries - A Gift to CKSD Students Hard cover American Heritage dictionaries were delivered by Silverdale Rotarians to almost 200 enthusiastic 3rd graders at Silverdale, Green Mountain, and Silver Ridge Elementary Schools on February 21-22. Here are some highlights:
Adults pictured at Silver Ridge Elementary School: Rotarian Mary Hoover, unidentified Teacher, Rotarians Ed Ahrens and Scott Slocum Thanks to our generous sponsors and the community who purchased Duck Tickets for the 2018 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race, our Club will be delivering over 400 dictionaries to a total of six CK elementary school 3rd graders. Note that the East Bremerton Rotary Club does the same for the other six elementary schools in CKSD. Rotarians – People of Action! .JPG) Pictured: Rotarian Jason Wright at Green Mountain Elementary |
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What Is Your Story? |
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Rotary Canceled on February 14There will be NO Meeting on February 14. See you on February 21! |
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Rotary: People of Action in Silverdale! Making a difference one smile at a time!Silverdale Rotarians joined forces with some great organizations to put on a mock-interview training session for local adults with disabilities. In the end, the applicants made connections and gained some great interviews skills, but it was the Rotarians who left with smiles. What a wonderful experience for everyone involved. If you have a job that might fit one of these applicants, please send us a message. They are ready to work! See more details in the article below. Rotarians - People of action in their community! |
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You Make a Difference Award – Meg HallMeg Hall has been a Rotarian just over a year, and one of her first volunteer jobs was to take on the mighty task of Trail Boss for Big Duck Wrangling for the 2018 Duck Race! .jpg) This meant that Meg coordinated with our generous sponsors, the locating of one of our inflatable Lucky Ducks at their place of business, coordination of the Duck Wranglers, and if a Duck Wrangler wasn’t available she would move the Duck herself. It’s a big job and Meg handled it with grace and incredible stamina!! Meg then went on to host the Rotary Blood Platelet Drive for Silverdale, and the first Silverdale Rotary Platelet Drive was a huge success! .jpg) Pictured: Meg Hall on left and platelet donor Steve Boe On Friday, October 5, Rotarians turned out to donate much needed platelets at the Silverdale Bloodworks NW. There are 11 donor centers across Western Washington, and more platelets were collected at the Silverdale Center on Friday than any other center, and more than on any other Friday historically! Some of the platelets from the October 5 Rotary platelet drive were sent to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Michael where there was an urgent need. Meg, we want to honor and thank you for making a difference in our community and beyond! |
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Program - Partners for WorkWhat do Rotarians do when faced with two challenges? We combine them to achieve outcomes, of course! Nationally and locally, we face a labor shortage in practically every field. At the same time, unemployment for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities is at an all-time high. On January 31, District 5030’s Partners for Work program was introduced to the Silverdale Rotary Club in the style of a hands-on project. Seven job seekers from Kitsap County who have disabilities joined our meeting for the opportunity to meet Rotarian business people and benefit from a half-hour mock interview.  Pictured: mock interview “The buzz in the room was exhilarating,” stated Cathy Bisaillon, Silverdale Rotarian and CEO of Easterseals Washington. “I am not sure who enjoyed this experience more, the job seekers or my fellow Rotarians.” At the conclusion of the mock interview, each table’s spokesperson introduced a job seeker to everyone in the room with the goal of matching the candidates with potential employers. These job seekers are not short on talent, experience or personality – they just need a chance.  Pictured: on right Rotarian John Oliver introduces the job seeker from his table “I have a strong resume, but I haven’t worked in a year and a half,” implored Jennifer when she was offered the microphone. “I want to work, I really do.” Rotarians and guests agreed that the session opened their eyes to the challenges that people with developmental disabilities face. They commented that these are their neighbors, their fellow community members. They need to reap the benefits and challenges of having paid employment just like we all do.  Pictured: mock interview The program was a resounding success thanks to the many disability employment agencies in the room and Issaquah Rotarian, Debbie Moore, who works for WISE https://www.gowise.org/, an agency that provides assistance to businesses and organizations to promote supported employment. |
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Rotary Recognizes Sailors of the Month Pictured left to right: CS3 Cheyenne C. Frank, Guest, LSSN Julia Rice, YN2(SW) Angel C. Escobedo, ABE1(AW) Mark G. Dalmacio Vocational Service Chair Scott Park, opened the program by introducing Command Master Chief Beau Willis from Naval Base Kitsap. Honored to join us in recognizing his sailors, the Master Chief began with Culinary Specialist 3, Cheyenne Frank, as the Junior Sailor of the Quarter. CS3 Frank has served in the Navy for five years including a tour on the USS Stennis, and she is raising two sons while assigned to shore duty. Blue Jacket of the Quarter went to Learning Support and Special Needs Specialist Julia Rice. LSSN Rice is originally from Bulgaria, and she will soon serve a second tour in Japan. She is married and has a seven month old son. Aviation Boatwain’s Mate Mark Dalmacio, proudly received the award for Senior Sailor of the Quarter. Originally from Lake Tahoe, ABE Dalmacio is in his seventh year of service and has led the command’s Leadership Certificate Program. Chief Cody Thornton was brought to the microphone to honor Yeoman Angel Escobedo. YN2 Escobedo’s work toward the command’s achievement of a year of zero DUIs for sailors made him an obvious choice for Sailor of the Quarter. Escobedo served in Japan for two years, and he hails from Riverside, California. Congratulations to all these hard working sailors! Silverdale Rotarians and guests were so proud to meet and hear from our dedicated and highly skilled service men and women! |
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Rotary Streamed Live on January 24Silverdale Rotary has is lots going on: click on the following link to hear all about it! https://www.facebook.com/SilverdaleRotaryClub/videos/vb.189208651110287/2215677708647966/?type=2&theater . |
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"You Make a Difference!" - Thanking Vicki FinneyOne of the great things about being a Rotarian is the opportunity to serve the community in hands-on-projects throughout the year. For a number of years, the Silverdale Rotary Club has coordinated with the Salvation Army to ‘Ring the Bell’ at Christmas!  Pictured left to right: President Elect Christie Scheffer and Vicki Finney. Editor's note: Christie also presented Vicki with a Hallmark keepsake ornament of Snoopy ringing the bell! This past December, Vicki Finney (shown above on right with President Elect Christie Scheffer), who joined Rotary one year ago, stepped forward to coordinate the Bell Ringing for our Club at Safeway. This meant organizing volunteers, keeping track to make sure slots stayed filled and making sure all was well coordinated with the Salvation Army.  Pictured on left: Past President Steve Slaton manning one of the 12 shifts during the 2-day period.Vicki did a fantastic job, arriving early to set things up, checking in throughout the days to make sure Ringers were ‘good’, buying coffees and hot cocoa and simply investing the event with her gracious, bright spirit! What a wonderful way to raise money for the Salvation Army that meets needs in the community! Thank you, Vicki for making a difference! |
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Rotary Streamed Live on January 17Silverdale Rotary has is lots going on: click on the following link to hear all about it! https://www.facebook.com/SilverdaleRotaryClub/videos/221721052100749/ |
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Two Rotarians Receive Paul Harris +2 Awards!On January 3 and 10 respectively, David McVicker and Christie Scheffer were presented with their third Paul Harris Awards (PHF+2) for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation (TRF).   Click on the following link to read about the humanitarian work that TRF does worldwide thanks to Rotarians like David and Christie who donate to TRF: https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation. .jpg) |
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"You Make a Difference!" - Recognizing Ron and Peggy TempletonPresident Elect Christie Scheffer presented a special "You Make A Difference!" award to two very deserving Rotarians!  Ron and Peggy Templeton - Past President (1990-91) Ron and Peggy Templeton wear many hats for the Club. Ron Templeton joined our Club in 1980, and has most recently coordinated the Student of the Month program for many years. Ron and Peggy hosted three Rotary Youth Exchange Students between 1982 (the Club's first) and 2012. Peggy joined our Club in 2016 and has been a positive addition. This year she assumed the role of Chair of the Administrative Committee and has done a terrific job. But what we want to specifically honor and thank them for is their generous hospitality over the years! They have opened them home for many years to host a Salmon Bake for the incoming Exchange Student at their beautiful home on Dyes Inlet. They spend many hours in preparation, setting up tables and chairs and food and drink tables, preparing delicious food, banking a salmon over a hot fire and hosting with grace and a warm welcome the members, friends and families that attend. Thank you Ron and Peggy for your warm hearts and generosity! |
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Thank you from the Rotary Club of Orion in the PhilippinesIn 2018, Silverdale Rotary sent $2,000, and Bainbridge Island Rotary chipped in $500, for a total of $2,500 that funded school supplies for four classrooms serving 900 students in the Capunitan Elementary School in the Philippines! Our Club recently received a letter and certificates from the Rotary Club of Orion in the Philippines as well as some kudos to the Rotarians on the International Service Committee and 2017-18 President Cindy Holmes. See below. It’s great to be a part of something bigger, making a difference at home and around the world - Silverdale Rotary Duck Race proceeds at work! |
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Project Beauty Beast - January 3 Program Clink on this link for a short video of Elaine Turso telling about her project: https://www.facebook.com/SilverdaleRotaryClub/videos/vb.189208651110287/278065176192746/?type=2&theater The Rotary presentation on January 3 was one of pain, empowerment, and thriving through adversity. Our presenter was Elaine Turso of Elaine Turso Photography. Ms. Turso leads Project Beauty Beast here in Kitsap County. Her work focuses on shedding light on the bullying, body shaming, self harm, and suicide attempts that plague our community. She works with teens in our community to show through photography the issues that ravage their lives, and how to triumph from the pain they suffer through. Her work, information on Project Beauty Beast, and helpful links can be found online at www.projectbeautybeast.com. |
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A Special Night for People with Special NeedsOn February 8, 2019, Kitsap County will join 537 locations around the world to provide Night to Shine, an unforgettable prom night experience for teens and adults with disabilities and special needs. Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and hosted by newlife, the event provides music, refreshments, limo rides, photo booths and other entertainment for more than 500 guests and 1,000 volunteers. Caregivers benefit from respite time and massage services. Prospective volunteers can get involved by visiting https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey6n8Y-W7juISQVK2GhtZMVOMT2XvYcUVKvIsLaZGLJPtpfQ/viewform.  Our club presented Josh Hinman (pictured on left with Rotarian Steve Slaton), Executive Director of newlife in Silverdale (and former Silverdale Rotarian) with a Duck Bucks check for $2,000 to support hospitality for the event. Find out more about Night to Shine Kitsap at https://nighttoshinekitsap.com/.This Duck Bucks proceeds grant is made possible by our generous sponsors of the 2018 Silverdale Rotary Duck Race and the community who purchased Duck Tickets. |
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Exchange Student UpdateChuck Kraining informed as that Ruby Peng has recently transitioned to her second host family, Rotarian Ashley & husband Ben Oaksmith, and she is headed to some fun in the San Diego sun for a week. Life with the Oaksmith clan includes hanging out with two rescue dogs and three rescue cats – Ruby will not be bored!  Pictured left to right: Ruby Peng, Ashley and Ben Oaksmith, Ben's sister Jenne and her husband Matt and family in the San Diego area  Chuck reminded us that Ruby is up for outings of all kinds, and that Ashley is handling her schedule. Have something fun coming up? Email Ashley at aoaksmith@krl.org. Also, Ruby will need a third host family in a couple of months, so please consider hosting this outgoing, fun-loving young lady! |
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Duck Bucks Granted for Make Music Day What could be better than spending June 21, the longest day of the year, experiencing live music everywhere in Kitsap County for free? The West Sound Art and Music Association (WSAMA) is making this happen by adding our area to the list of more than 800 cities worldwide hosting Make Music Day on June 21.Jill Hudson-Giddings (President, WSAMA) and Jim Goettler (Director, Make Music Day – Kitsap) informed us that there will be concerts on streets, sidewalks, parks – pretty much anywhere musicians of all types can set up and play. Corporate partners will give away harmonicas and songbooks, all in the spirit of spreading the love of making music.  Pictured: Jim Goettler, Jill Hudson-Giddings, Rotarian Steve Slaton The Rotary Club of Silverdale is proud to help WSAMA make the first annual Kitsap event a success by granting $500 to help with publicity and outreach. People with info on possible venues to host the casual concerts can learn more at http://www.makemusicday.org/kitsap/. |
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No Rotary Meeting on December 27There will be no regular meeting on Thursday, December 27. .jpg) HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE SILVERDALE ROTARY CLUB! |
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Rotarians Ring the Bell for Salvation Army at SafewayShoppers at Silverdale Safeway on December 6-7 were greeted with warm smiles as Rotarians manned the Salvation Army kettles. Many were our new members who had never rung the bell before as Silverdale Rotarians. .jpg)  Pictured left to right: new Rotarians Brianna Miller, Brittany Logan, Meg Hall A total of 16 shifts were covered over the two days. Rotarians - People of Action!   Pictured left to right: Jason Wright and Scott Shoemaker. While ringing, Scott posted on Facebook, "Come see me! Bring change! More (cow)bell. Hook’em Horns!" |
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Students of the Month Honored by RotariansRotarians were very pleased to honor Students of the Month from Central Kitsap High School and Crosspoint Academy on December 6.  Pictured left to right: Fritz Humm, Ryan Nguyen, Maggie Gibson, Christina Calma, Megan Hendrick, Avery Schuette (CKHS); Greta Reydell (Crosspoint Academy) School staff members introduced their students, and then came the best part: hearing from the students themselves – young people with many accomplishments under their belts and already leaders with an enormous drive to make the world a better place. Central Kitsap High School:
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Order Rotary Wreaths to Help Feed Kitsap Kids!Click the following link for the latest Rotary Wreaths video from Steve and Whitney Boe. https://www.facebook.com/SilverdaleRotaryClub/videos/2205393256397591/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qib6muojFmY  Spread the word about Lynch Creek Farms - buy a wreath or centerpiece, and 20% will go towards feeding Kitsap Kids! http://www.rotarywreaths.com , Here are a couple more of this year's creations.   |
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Rotary Meeting on December 6 Live Streamed on FacebookHere is the link to our December 6 meeting: |
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2018 Turkey Trot Results.JPG) Click on the links below for the results of the 2018 Turkey Trot. Congratulations and thank you to all our participants! |
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Rotary Wreaths - Beauty with a Purpose!Spread the word about Lynch Creek Farms - buy a wreath or centerpiece or tree, and 20% will go towards feeding Kitsap Kids! http://www.rotarywreaths.com , Here are a couple more of this year's creations. .GIF) .jpg) |
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2018 Turkey Trot - Results and Thank You!Thank you to everyone who came out to support our community during our recent Turkey Trot. Thanks to the participants, volunteers, and sponsors! |
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Rotary Live Streamed on Facebook on November 15Here is the link to our November 15 meeting: |
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Classification Talks - Erin Shannon and Brittainy LoganTwo of our Club's newest Rotarians shared a bit about themselves and why they joined Rotary. Welcome Erin and Brittainy!  Erin Shannon is a VP and the SBA Manager (small business lending) at First Security Bank in Silverdale. Erin grew up in Hawaii, is married to Tom, has two boys, Jacob-13 and Reece-8, and also has a Texas rescue dog Kona and a KHS rescue cat Bugsy. One of the draws of working at First Security, besides working close to home, was the opportunity to volunteer, as “First Security feels very strongly about it.” Erin joined Rotary because she wants to model giving back for her boys, “because none of us got here by ourselves.” Dr. Brittainy Logan is a Podiatrist who just moved here from Cleveland, OH (which she described as a “quirky” city). She graduated from Podiatrist School and finished her residency at a Cleveland VA hospital, specializing in diabetic limb salvage. In July she joined Kitsap Podiatry with Dr. Paul Aufderheide. Brittainy grew up in a culture of community service and thanked Silverdale Rotarians for the opportunity to continue that tradition. |
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Rotary Live Streamed on Facebook on November 8, 2018Here is the link to our November 8 meeting: |
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District Governor Captures the Essence of Rotary Today was a special day for our Club – the annual District 5020 Governor’s Visit. Since our District Governor Craig Gillis is from Campbell River, BC, our Club Service Chair Peggy Templeton had beautiful centerpieces on each table that sported both the American and Canadian flags. We sang both the Canadian and U.S. National Anthems.District 5020 Area 9 Assistant Governor Meredith Green introduced District 5020 Governor Craig Gillis. Watch the video below for his entire inspirational speech, encapsulating the Essence of Rotary. |
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Kitsap Humane Society Training - the Path to Working with Dogs On November 4 my President’s Project with the Kitsap Humane Society took a big step forward. I was joined by seven others at the Orientation and Introduction to Dogs classes that we need to take, before we move on to the dog walking course most of us will be taking this week. And when we are certified to work with the animals at the shelter, I'm going to start setting up days of the week where we'll meet as a group to go out and walk the dogs together. My goal is the give us a constant hands on opportunity that we can do as a group, that's making a deep impact on the Humane Society as they move through a construction process that can be very upsetting to the animals there.  I want to thank everyone who has participated so far, especially those who were able to come today: pictured above left to right: Kiley (Meg Hall’s daughter), Meg Hall, Shannon Stowers (Asst Manager 1st Security), Jennifer Strong, Mariam James, Ashley Oaksmith, and Erin Shannon. As we move forward, and I find out more and start to schedule things, I'll keep everyone informed. I look forward to what we will accomplish going forward together. Rotarians – People of Action! |
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Rotary Live Streamed on Facebook on November 1Here is the link to our November 1 meeting: |
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Update on CKSD Programs and Construction Projects  What’s going on with the CKSD Schools? Superintendent David McVicker (on left above) and Doug Newell, (Executive Director of Business Operations on right) spoke on the progress made with the CK Schools. Note: You can watch this presentation at https://www.facebook.com/SilverdaleRotaryClub/videos/335922403837878/ . It starts at about 29 minutes into the video. "Bonds are for Buildings"
"Levies are for Learning" – Levies are geared to bridge the gap from state funding to even more quality education. The McCleary Decision increased funding for schools. This was beneficial to Kitsap teachers’ salaries as the increase was with the King County cohort. What a wonderful thing for our amazing teachers in our area! |
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Malawi - From Starvation to College Degree - Children of the Nations and Rotary
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Rotary Live Streamed on Facebook on October 25Rotary Live Streamed on Facebook. Here is the link to our October 18 meeting: |
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Duck Bucks and Buy the Book Campaign - the Rest of the Story On October 18, Rotarian Erin Leedham (pictured on right) presented $1,500 to Scott McDaniel (on left) of the Paul Linder Educational Foundation to close out the Buy the Book Drive for CKSD elementary schools.The “Buy the Book” Drive for CKSD Elementary Schools was held by Silverdale Rotary in August-September, partnering with Barnes and Noble at the Kitsap Mall. The goal was to deliver a total of 2018 books to 11 elementary schools in the Central Kitsap School District. The Foundation will take the Duck Buck funds to Barnes and Noble who will provide a 20% discount to fill in the final "holes" left by the book drive.  This Duck Buck grant was made possible by the huge support of Sponsors and the community of our 2018 Duck Race fund raiser. For more information about the Paul Linder Educational Foundation, go to http://www.ckschools.org/about/community_partnerships/linder_foundation. |
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Turkey Trot - Registrations and Sponsorships Now Open |
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Help Save the Silverdale Christmas Tree!Come help save the Silverdale Christmas Tree on Saturday, October 20 at 9 am. Wear sturdy outdoor shoes (uneven ground), bring gloves, and one or more of the following: shovel, wheelbarrow, rake for spreading wood mulch, hand clippers for touching up. If you don't have any of those tools, come anyway! There will be donuts! It's a Community Effort! Join Silverdale Dandy Lions, Silverdale Rotarians, and people who love our Christmas tree at the tree site on Anderson Hill just up from the intersection with Silverdale Way. The purpose is to mulch around the tree to help the drought stricken, insect infested 140-150 year old 128 ft tree; and maintain the 12 strings of lights. .jpg) .jpg) Pictured above: Christmas Tree and mulching the tree. Pictured below: replacement light bulbs for the 12 strings of lights.  For background information on what the volunteer arborist says about our beloved tree (70/30% chance of survival, up from 50/50%); and what he did to treat the tree for insects, click on https://portal.clubrunner.ca/730/Page/Show?ClassCode=StoryDetails&Slug=saving-the-silverdale-christmas-tree-on-october-20-you-can-help. Pictured below: holding the light string waiting for the arborists at the top of the 128 ft tree to raise the lights on a pulley to the top. .jpg) |
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Save the Silverdale Christmas Tree - This Saturday, October 20Come help save the Silverdale Christmas Tree on Saturday, October 20 at 9 am. Wear sturdy outdoor shoes (uneven ground), bring gloves, and one or more of the following: shovel, wheelbarrow, rake for spreading wood mulch, hand clippers for touching up. If you don't have any of those tools, come anyway! There will be donuts! It's a Community Effort! Join Silverdale Dandy Lions, Silverdale Rotarians, and people who love our Christmas tree are meeting on Saturday, October 20 at 9 a.m. at the tree site on Anderson Hill just up from the intersection with Silverdale Way. The purpose is to mulch around the tree to help the drought stricken, insect infested 140-150 year old 128 ft tree; and maintain the 12 strings of lights. Pictured above: Christmas Tree and mulching the tree. Pictured below: replacement light bulbs for the 12 strings of lights. For background information on what the volunteer arborist says about our beloved tree (70/30% chance of survival, up from 50/50%); and what he did to treat the tree for insects, click on https://portal.clubrunner.ca/730/Page/Show?ClassCode=StoryDetails&Slug=saving-the-silverdale-christmas-tree-on-october-20-you-can-help. Pictured below: holding the light string waiting for the arborists at the top of the 128 ft tree to raise the lights on a pulley to the top. |
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Turkey Trot - Registrations and Sponsorhips Open.JPG) Here is the link to the Turkey Trot video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYRC47EKySY |
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“Why Did I Join Rotary?” New Rotarians Answer the QuestionFour Rotarians gave their "Classification Talks" on October 11, telling us about themselves and why they joined Silverdale Rotary.  Scott Shoemaker, Attorney at Law, Ryan Montgomery & Armstrong, joined Silverdale Rotary in April 2018. He is married to Aleena, and they have a daughter Ellie (10) and a son Marshall (7).Scott shared that the Rotary Four Way Test mirrors what he describes as his lifelong “search for the truth,” and that he “likes the way it feels to help people in their own lives.” Rotary Four Way Test - of the things we think, say or do:
But some years ago in Texas he was so consumed with work that his family life took a back seat. “If work consumes you, you are OK at a lot of things, but you ‘just exist’.” His physician said it would lead to an early death. To change that he relocated with his family to a new job in Silverdale and has worked ever since to balance his life between work, family, and serving the community. “I have a lot to learn from Rotary about Community Service,” Scott remarked, but from our view, he has already jumped into service projects with energy and enthusiasm. Welcome to Silverdale Rotary, Scott! *********  Ryan Gilhuly, Financial Advisor - Edward Jones, joined Rotary in March 2018. He is married to Kasey, and they have sons Patrick (12) and Sean (8}.Earlier in his working career, Ryan was in the hospitality industry in a huge hotel in Hawaii. It was an all-consuming, 24/7 job. He moved back to the Mainland and changed careers where he makes time for family and other non-work activities. Ryan already has a lot of Community Service experience, being Cubmaster and Boy Scout Troop leader, and coaching basketball, baseball, and soccer. Ryan immediately engaged in Rotary activities. Welcome to Silverdale Rotary, Ryan! ********* Ashley Oaksmith, Branch Manager of the Silverdale Branch, Kitsap Regional Library, joined Rotary in May 2017. She is married to Ben Oaksmith.  Ashley has worked in libraries for 15 years, is “proud to be a librarian,” and it’s obvious that she considers her work as service to communities. She believes that libraries are more than shelves of books and resources: libraries should be a safe place for kids, a place where military families don’t need to “know someone” to connect with people in library activities, that libraries are a place for seniors to have good conversations. Ashley has worked in five states, and in Texas she discovered that there are many isolated small communities living in “book deserts” because they can’t afford a library. Ashley created electronic libraries with e-readers; a concept not immediately fully embraced by some, until later.Ashley speaks with enthusiasm and gratitude that there is now a path forward for a new Silverdale Branch Library, partnering with the Central Kitsap School District. She remarked that the love and support of the local com |
Since 1954, the 128 foot Douglas fir known as the Silverdale Christmas Tree has been lit up every year, but old age, wooly adelgid insect infestation, and drought have all conspired to weaken the massive 140-150 year old tree such that 4 years ago there was only an estimated 50/50 chance that it would survive. Now, thanks to the community efforts of Silverdale Rotarians, Silverdale Dandy Lions, and other volunteer individuals and businesses, things are now more optimistic. After years of annual blackberry chopping and bark mulching, plus arborist treatments, and four years of watering in the summer, the tree is now producing new growth! 
Most recently in April 2021, the Silverdale Rotary Club funded the evaluation and treatment by arborist Dan Maple of ABC Consulting Arborists (photo on left). He treated the tree with growth hormone and insect treatment injected into the ground around the tree. He also sprayed an insect treatment onto the trunk to combat the wooly adelgid infestation..jpg)
During the summer dry period the tree will be watered, and later this year the area around the tree will be “weed wacked” and mulched with yards and yards of bark. Maintenance of the light strings and replacements of bulbs will happen this fall, getting ready for the annual Thanksgiving weekend tree lighting. 
Steve Slaton (pictured on left) and Jim Adkins (pictured on right) were on hand at the Zoom meeting on April 1, 2021 and spoke about why they are passionate about supporting the CK Food Bank: Jim Adkins stated that “there shouldn’t be anybody who doesn’t have food,” and Steve Slaton stated that food is the most essential of human needs, and “charity should start at home.” To hear their remarks firsthand, watch the Zoom video at 
On hand to accept the $3,000 via Zoom was CK Food Bank Executive Director Chris Benson who gave us a detailed update on how the Food Bank has stayed open to serve clients during the pandemic in spite of a 50% reduction in available volunteers, less donations, and challenges with PPE and social distancing. Chris, a retired U.S. Navy logistics specialist using his military skills to help hungry families, described how the CK Food Bank is the only one of eight in Kitsap County that has provided clients a “grocery store shopping experience” during the pandemic instead of handing out prepacked boxes of food. 
"Stand Up For Kids (SUFK) Kitsap opened our eyes to the plight of homeless and at-risk youth in Kitsap County,” stated Rotarian Barbara Beagle on February 18 when she and her Rotarian husband PDG Brian (both long time Silverdale Rotary Duck Race Sponsors) awarded $1,000 in an unrestricted grant to Margaret Rodriguez, Executive Director of SUFK Kitsap. “Silverdale Rotary and Stand Up For Kids have been true partners in community service,” added Brian. “We support them, and they support us.” 
Margorie Rowland of the Kitsap Maritime Heritage Foundation thanked Silverdale Rotarians on July 30, 2020 for our help in refurbishing and restoring the schooner Fiddler’s Dream at its Brownsville Marina home, in preparation for its life as a sailing educational classroom. In 2018 our club granted $3,000 in Duck Bucks to fund a new steering system, which has now been installed. See photo below.
Rep. Kilmer summarized what he and congressional colleagues have been teleconferencing about regarding COVID-19: extension of the CARES Act, (Pay Protection Act, expanded SBA), test kits and supplies, hospitals, nonprofits, PPE, Defense Production Act, and more.
Eleven Bleeding Control Stations will be installed throughout the district in high traffic areas, including a polycarbonate clear wall case and individual bleeding control kits. The “Stop the Bleed” kits are useful for any trauma. For example, in 2018 a grade-school girl in Georgia who severed an artery in a playground accident, was saved by the school nurse who had just trained and was provided the kit just 24 hours prior to the accident.
Community Service Chair Mary Hoover, awarded $779.01 in Duck Bucks to support a literacy project at Pinecrest Elementary in East Bremerton. Our Duck Bucks will buy every child in the school a book to read over spring break, and will add 20 Wonder Books to the reading groups’ library for 4th and 5th graders. Amy Horan (pictured), Pinecrest’s Reading Specialist, shared that kids still love to read, even in this tech age, and she thanked our club members for keeping literacy in the forefront for our local students.
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Silverdale Rotarians were honored to host District 5020 Governor (DG) Mo Fritz-Roberts and her husband Dale Roberts on November 7. DG Mo’s dynamic presentation was an inspiration, and a call to action, for all of us. Her topic was “Joy:” the joy of a single mother and other women in Ethiopia who can now support their children, the joy of collaboration to make things happen, the joy of celebrating with Rotarians from the world over at Conferences and International Conventions, and the joy of enabling The Rotary Foundation to do good in the world..jpg)
Giving life saving polio vaccine drops on three National Immunization Days to help rid the world of polio
Earlier Cody Clark (pictured) had described what Coffee Oasis is in a nutshell: “We provide Hope.” Their stated mission at .jpeg)
It’s bad enough to be a child in a hospital, but a lot worse to be a child in a hospital at Christmas. Enter then 7-year-old (in 2016) Zachary Darner, whose baby brother spent Christmas in the hospital. He said, “I really want to give kids something that will make them feel good at the hospital.” What is that? Toys, of course! .jpg)
It’s bad enough to be a child in a hospital, but to be a child in a hospital at Christmas? Enter then 7-year-old (in 2016) Zachary Darner, whose baby brother spent Christmas in the hospital. He said, “I really want to give kids something that will make them feel good at the hospital.” What is that? Toys, of course! 
Silverdale Rotary has been helping Zachary bring smiles to hospitalized children at Christmas since 2017, and on October 24, Rotarian Kim Peterson (pictured with Zachary) presented $500 in Duck Bucks and a bag of toys to Zachary for the 2019 Christmas campaign. Thanks to the generous sponsors of our annual Silverdale Rotary Duck Race, and the people far and wide who purchase Duck Tickets, we are able to support Kidzz Helping Kidzz year after year! To see a video of the 2018 Christmas deliveries to the hospitals, click on 
“Pride – Duty – Integrity – Honor.” Those are the core covenants you will see emblazoned everywhere in Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue (CKFR). But, to Rotarian and CKFR Fire Chief John Oliver, these core values were instilled in him since childhood by his father (WWII veteran and career longshoreman) and his mother and her logger family. During his 35 years of fire service, they have served him well. 
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Waddles has been returned and is back to work! One hole was discovered and the exterior of the duck was a little dirty, but otherwise Waddles is in good condition and was delivered to his new (temporary) home at the Casino.
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Vicky Yu, honored on May 30 as a scholarship recipient by our Club, received the Central Kitsap High School l (CKHS) Principal’s Award on June 6. This award is given to a student who overcomes significant obstacles while maintaining academic achievement. (See the scholarship award story at 
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October - Mary Hoover – Past President Mary (pictured on left with Christie on right) has been a member since 2004. She was awarded the Rotarian of the month for October for her ongoing, positive, friendly service and willingness to pitch in on any project. Whenever there is a task to do, Mary shows up and is willing to take on any aspect. She is calm, supportive and offers good advice and perspective from her years of involvement. She is steadfast, persevering and fun! Mary, for a number of years, has arrived early to set up the meeting and then served as the Registration Table/Greeter. She offers a warm, welcoming greeting to members and visitors alike. Thank you Mary for all you do!!
November - David Jordan - David Jordan volunteered to coordinate the 2018 Turkey Trot and worked very hard to increase enrollment and participation. The Turkey Trot was a successful event, offering us an opportunity to engage with our community together in making a difference. We were able to raise additional funds to feed children in Kitsap County! We have already been told folks are excited about coming again next year and will bring their families and friends! Thank you David for all you do!
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On December 6, Rotarian Cathy Bisaillon (pictured on right) presented a Duck Buck check for $750 to Dawn McCalden (on left) of Eastside Baby Corner (EBC) -West Sound to purchase critical essentials for local children (birth to age 5) living in poverty or crisis in Kitsap and west Pierce Counties. .JPG)
Henry’s dad died when he was a baby, and his mom died when he was only 5 years old. He moved in with his aunt. His six older brothers tried to provide for him, but they were still young, too. Henry met COTN at age 6, by 9 years old he was in school in their programs which provided food and education. He has now graduated from college with a degree in education. Henry noted that the impact The Rotary Foundation made on him and others like him lasts a lifetime and beyond…from generation to generation.
Meanwhile, legendary Silverdale resident and Dandy Lion Bill Selo, 87, came by to see the effort and greet old friends. Bill was very much involved in providing wiring services and organizing work parties for years and years. He showed us archived records and clippings going back decades!