Meeting Date/Location
March 6, 2016 at China City
President’s Comments
Some days you feel more like a Rotarian than others and this week has been one that exemplifies what we are all about. Local, national, and international projects are the backbone of Rotary and I am so proud that our little young club was able to make a difference in the lives of children in another country. We were able to send money to the Jithada School in Tanzania Arusha to help them finish the development of a kitchen so that the children can have hot meals….often the only one of the day. In 2014, we obtained a matching grant from Rotary International which made it possible to build the first toilets for the school. To hear the happiness of the teachers and the stories of how it has changed their lives brings home the joy of Rotary
Happy thoughts
Happy thoughts included new chicks, a great cooking class at Orchard Kitchen, a business opening, upcoming vacations, and not least of all, tree frogs.
Guests:
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Curt Olsen, guest of Chet Ross
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Ron Roessler, guest of Jane Helten
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Mike Belange
Topics:
Lyn reminded us that it’s Water and Sanitation month, and reminded us not to take access to clean water and sanitation services for granted when so many do without.
We also heard from Citizens Against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault and Abuse (CADA) director Cynde Robinson. On Whidbey Island since 1979, CADA works with abuse victims in multiple ways as a liaisons for legal aid, medical, health, and employment services, housing, counseling, and more.
To learn more about this invaluable organization and how you can support it, visit www.cadacanhelp.com.
We have a few deadlines coming up:
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Next week is the deadline for making recommendations for the Service Above Self award. Please let Ashley know about any unsung heroes in our community.
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The deadline for submitting ideas for service projects is on March 28.
We’re also pleased to report that we have selected two young people to sponsor at this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awar (RYLA) Camp.
Next Week
Next week’s program is from Jim and Kathy Rogers, who will tell us about their work with children in the Guatemala City Garbage Dump. Please watch the short documentary Recycled Life at recycledlifedoc.com to learn more about these children and their lives.
Upcoming Events
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March 14: Jim and Kathy Rogers will deliver a presentation on their annual trip to Guatemala, where they and other medical professionals provide healthcare to impoverished children.
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March 19: Roadside cleanup
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March 19: Rotary Leadership Institute in Surrey, BC.
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April 23: Seattle Men’s Choir fundraiser
Next week’s Meeting duties
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Scribe: Gabrielle
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Photographer: Sharon
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Greeter: Alex
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Setup/Takedown: Ed and Virginia