We welcomed a large group back to China City for our seemingly rare regular meeting. Happy thoughts included finding and returning a few lost dogs, wine and food, time with grandkids, the fall weather, and the upcoming holidays.
 
 
Lyn was overjoyed to present Gordy and Sharon with "Rotarian of the Month" awards for all their hard work related to our recent run of social events.
 
 
Ashley gave us a brief overview of the club projects for the upcoming year.
 
Melissa Cates gave a half-personal, half-business classification talk. Melissa was born in St Louis, Missouri and attended Sweet Briar College in West Virginia. She began working for Edward Jones Investments in her early 20's and followed a trail of promotions out here to Whidbey Island where she is currently the Financial Advisor in the Edward Jones Freeland office. Melissa enjoys equestrian activities and is a state champion hunter-jumper.