Happy Wednesday! I hope to see many of you tomorrow at our regular luncheon. Cheryl is cooking chicken fajitas for lunch and the new board of directors will each be presenting information about their 24-25 committees as the program.
There have been a few edits requested on the member booklet from the board, so it's been delayed a bit!
2024-2025 Community Projects
Click HERE to see a running list of proposed community service projects. Please keep this list confidential until it is approved! We will be looking to prioritize items on this list with a ballot on July 18, 2024. If there is a project on here that the club absolutely doesn't want to do, we can discuss that during the July 18th meeting.
Please email RuthBEFORE July 18 if you have a project you'd like to add to the running list. A short description of the need as well as an estimated cost should be included.
The board currently has $250,000 set aside for 24-25 community projects. The list linked above spends probably around $131,000, we're still waiting on some project estimates. Let's spend some money and do as many great things in our community this year as possible. During my year as president, I'd like to create magic throughout our Sedro-Woolley community. What other small projects can we dream of? What other organizations can we partner with to pay for items they wouldn't be able to otherwise dream of?
We are also hearing that some of our past projects need some TLC. Have you seen a Rotary-funded project that needs some fresh paint or stain? Send Ruth an email! She and Lin are working to create an inventory of past projects that could use a little refresh!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
At the 2024 Summer Concert Series, the focus will be on ROTARY! Kriss Rothenbuhler will have flyers about our club, but we need volunteers to set up a table each Sunday prior to the concert and at least 2-3 Rotarians to sign up for each concert to greet people and talk about the projects our club has done in the community over the years as well as what it means to YOU to be a Rotarian! Everyone's story is different and it's great to be able to share multiple perspectives about being a Rotarian. See the dates below and email or text Kriss asap to let her know which concert you can help at. And, YES, attending the concerts count as a meeting make-up!
Teak is picking up the shelter and taking it to Kriss.
Also, does anyone know who has a key to our storage room at the community center? Apparently, the lock was changed and Kristine doesn't have a copy of the key!
Potential New Members
Do you have a potential new member you would like to sponsor? Talk to the Membership Committee! The club's goal has set a goal to bring in two new members this year, but we would love to see more!
What are we looking for in new members?
Folks who meet the motto of service above self, not just to have membership on their resume.
Those looking to give back to our community!
Those who can attend at least 50% of our regular meetings!
Friendly and fun members who could also contribute in our service projects and fundraising efforts in a positive manner!
Former members who may want to rejoin the club because they're at a better stage in life to allow them to participate more!
Membership Chair: Chris Johnston
Mark Venn Paul Wagner
Teak Martin Chad Paulsen
Louie Requa Ruth Richardson
Chuck Ruhl Dan Sims
Don Striker
2024 Summer ConcertS
Friends For the Ghost will be performing at our amphitheater with a great Country/Rock/Folk sound on July 14 at 6 p.m.
Troy Fair Band will be performing at our amphitheater with a some great Country music on July 21 at 6 p.m.
The Fabulous Murphtones will be performing at our amphitheater with a some classic rock on July 28 at 6 p.m.
Petty Thief will be performing at our amphitheater with an amazing tribute to Tom Petty on August 4 at 6 p.m.
For more information, follow the Summer Concert Facebook page.
The club's annual golf scramble will be on September 5 at Overlook Golf Course in Big Lake. Tee off will be between 4–5 p.m. Golf is $22 per player or $44 per two-person team. Not into golf? That's okay. Email Carl and let him know you'll be there for dinner only! And, of course, he'll need volunteers!
Chair: Carl Garrison
Don Olmstead
Sheena Burns
Dan Hockett
Travis Huisman
Mark Nilson
Chad Paulsen
Eric A. Johnson
Joe Jones
Tim Lehr
Brock Stiles
Darrell Heisler
Steve Huggins
JoEllen Kesti
Barbecue - Sept. 12, 2024
The club's annual salmon barbecue will be held on Thursday, September 12 at Riverfront Park.
Chair: Josh Requa
Joe Jones
Ellen Schweigert
Paul Wagner
Sheena Burns
Chuck Ruhl
Nick Van Jaarsveld
Bill McCann
Aldi Kllogjeri
Dan Sims
Darrell Skiles
Louie Requa
Eric A. Johnson
Jim Dillon
Geoff McCann
Steve Massey
John Matterand
Don Ostrom
Mike Janicki
Todd Wright
Christmas Party
The 2024 Christmas Party will be held on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Sedro-Woolley Community Center.
Co-Chairs: Becky Elde & Ellen Schweigert
Sue Straathof
Christina Trader
Mark Venn
Joe Jones
Mark Nilson
Rick Lemley
2025 Auction
The 2025 Auction will be held on May 9, 2025 at the Saint Joseph Center in Mount Vernon. Rebecca Skrinde has volunteered to be the auction chair. Many thanks to her for taking on this important role. Start thinking about silent and live auction items NOW! Auction sponsorships will be available soon.
Theme: Law & Disorder
Overall Chair - Rebecca Skrinde
Decorations Chair- JoEllen Kesti
Mailing/Printing Chair -Kristine Kilcup
Sponsorship Co-Chairs - Tamás Bencsik & John Janicki
Live Auction Procurement Chair - Rebecca Skrinde
Silent Auction Procurement Chair - Travis Huisman
Registration/Auctria Chair - Dani Russel
Catalog - Kate Howland Vinogradova
Catering - Josh Requa
Bars/Alcohol - Nick VanJaarsveld
Facilities - Phil Brockman & Tim Howland
A/V Sound Co-Chair - Eric R. Johnson & Kriss Rothenbuhler
