Meeting Date/Location
January 24, 2016 at China City
President’s Comments
We need your help!
I think that one of the things that attracted most of you to this club was your desire to do things for your community. I believe that it is more than just desire that has motivated you. All of us “need” to feel like we are making a difference. Over the past few years I have observed a renewed energy every time we complete hands-on projects. We like to get dirty, build things and be involved at a personal level. Over the past few months, you have been asked to come up with project ideas that our members can do that will fit this need as well as be meaningful. I ask that you look around your community, talk to friends, business acquaintances, other non-profits, and help identify possible projects. Please think about it and submit your rough ideas to Ashley, our Director of Club Services.
Happy thoughts
Our happy thoughts included shared appreciation of a sunny and beautiful day, Saturday in the city with a daughter, a loss for the New England Patriots, and another great YAIL.
Guests:
Susan Torgen, guest of Sharon Edberg
Robin Meehan, guest of Jane Helten
Ray Green, husband of Mary Green and visitor from South Whidbey Rotary Club
Bill Lewis, visitor from the South Everett/Mukilteo Rotary Club
Topics:
Lyn reported that the all-island social was a great success and well attended—we look forward to more of these events and opportunities to spend time with local fellow Rotarians. We also discussed an opportunity to spend time with more distant Rotarians via the District 5050 Friendship Exchange, which provides opportunities to travel as far afield as New Zealand. For more information, see the District 5050 page on Club Runner.
Speaking of which, the evening’s program included a detailed overview of Rotary resources online, ranging from our Rotary Club of Whidbey Westside website and Club Runner tools to district and international levels. For those reading this newsletter, please remember that the club website at rotary westside.com includes our club contact information, our calendar with meeting duties, events, and social activities. The website is accessible to everyone, so if anyone outside the club is curious about what we do or needs a phone number, this is the place to go.
In addition, if you’re looking for project ideas, Rotary Showcase on the Rotary International website is a great place to go for inspiration.
Gabrielle prepared a “cheat sheet” for using these resources. If you’d like another copy or a refresher, please let her know. You can find her contact information in Club Runner. ☺
Meeting Date/Location
January 24, 2016 at China City
President’s Comments
We need your help!
I think that one of the things that attracted most of you to this club was your desire to do things for your community. I believe that it is more than just desire that has motivated you. All of us “need” to feel like we are making a difference. Over the past few years I have observed a renewed energy every time we complete hands-on projects. We like to get dirty, build things and be involved at a personal level. Over the past few months, you have been asked to come up with project ideas that our members can do that will fit this need as well as be meaningful. I ask that you look around your community, talk to friends, business acquaintances, other non-profits, and help identify possible projects. Please think about it and submit your rough ideas to Ashley, our Director of Club Services.
Happy thoughts
Our happy thoughts included shared appreciation of a sunny and beautiful day, Saturday in the city with a daughter, a loss for the New England Patriots, and another great YAIL.
Guests:
Susan Torgen, guest of Sharon Edberg
Robin Meehan, guest of Jane Helten
Ray Green, husband of Mary Green and visitor from South Whidbey Rotary Club
Bill Lewis, visitor from the South Everett/Mukilteo Rotary Club
Topics:
Lyn reported that the all-island social was a great success and well attended—we look forward to more of these events and opportunities to spend time with local fellow Rotarians. We also discussed an opportunity to spend time with more distant Rotarians via the District 5050 Friendship Exchange, which provides opportunities to travel as far afield as New Zealand. For more information, see the District 5050 page on Club Runner.
Speaking of which, the evening’s program included a detailed overview of Rotary resources online, ranging from our Rotary Club of Whidbey Westside website and Club Runner tools to district and international levels. For those reading this newsletter, please remember that the club website at rotary westside.com includes our club contact information, our calendar with meeting duties, events, and social activities. The website is accessible to everyone, so if anyone outside the club is curious about what we do or needs a phone number, this is the place to go.
In addition, if you’re looking for project ideas, Rotary Showcase on the Rotary International website is a great place to go for inspiration.
Gabrielle prepared a “cheat sheet” for using these resources. If you’d like another copy or a refresher, please let her know. You can find her contact information in Club Runner. ☺
Next Week
Next week program is from Melissa Cates, and there will be a Board meeting prior to the meeting. Both are at China City.
Upcoming Events
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February 4: Evening of theater, wine, and appetizers at Whidbey Playhouse starting at 6:45 PM. Fundraiser hosted by Whidbey Sunrise Club.
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February 6: District 5050 Grants Management Seminar in Mount Vernon.
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February 8: No regular meeting (moved to Vocational after-hours)
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February 13: Area L Membership Seminar, Everett
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February 11: Vocational after-hours at Freeland Carpet One
Director reports:
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Bill and Hank reported on YAIL and RYLA. Remember, we are still seeking RYLA candidates so if you know of a young person who might benefit, please Bill know.
Next week’s Meeting duties
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Scribe: Virginia
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Photographer: Alex
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Greeter: Doug
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Setup/Takedown: Hank and Gabrielle