It’s time for serious business when Chief of Staff Erv kicks off our morning meeting with a Megaphone and Giant Gavel in hand.
It’s all in fun, and a great start to an inspirational presentation by Woodinville Rotarian Tana Baumler, on her recent trip to India and the work being done by Bethany Vision Trust Ministry with the special communities in this great country.
Club announcements of upcoming events in the community and updates of our Rotary Peace Projects completed another great meeting.
Join us Tuesday morning, 7am at the Sammamish Grange.
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On todays agenda: a Camp Unity Eastside presentation by board members Dennis and Mark. There are 11,000 homeless in King County, a 40% increase in the last 2 years. Camp Unity’s mission is to provide a safe, secure, supportive community where people can live while getting their lives together.
UW Bothell Rotaractor and Camp Unity Peace Project lead Mia Harris, announced that Saturday, March 3, 2018 will be a Sock & Soup Event at Camp Unity starting at 10am, meeting at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, 17856 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd, Woodinville. All are welcome to attend!
President Keith presented a Rotary Red Badge and new member welcome packet to Roy Ghazimorad. Congratulations and welcome Roy!
Girl Scout Amber achieved significant cookie sales, thanks to Sergeant of Arms Jorge’s influential approach. Many boxes were then donated to Camp Unity. Well done!
Join us next Tuesday morning, 7am at the Sammamish Grange.
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Good Morning Woodinville Rotary!
Mayor Jarvis aka Snappy started our morning off by a prayer, the pledge and a special song “Amazing Grace” celebrating the Town of Grace.
The energy continued with our guest speakers including Woodinville City Manager Brandon Buchanan who talked about the city mural painting on March 10. Woodinville Chamber Director Dave Witt mentioned the upcoming Chamber auction, and Music Project Director Bernadette Bascom told us how the Music Project is expanding into Portland and informed the club about a benefit she is holding on Saturday, February 17th at Eden Seattle.
Cascadia College President Dr. Eric Murray provided the club with some student stories, stats and additional information about Cascadia College and how important this institution is for the region. The school supports a large number of students who have stepped out and have come back to complete their degrees and move on to the next level of education.
New member Will Ibershoff was given his Rotary Red Badge by President Elect Paul Konrady. Welcome to our club!
Sergeant of Arms Gayle Hickey did a wonderful job at fines and raffles to end our meeting on a high note.
Join us next Tuesday morning, 7am at the Sammamish Grange.
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“Woodinville Rotary as a Peacebuilders Club” was front and center at our morning meeting today.
A special Rotary thank you to Eric Greenwood for his presentation on the Rotary Peace Initiative and how our club can play a leading role in this effort.
We now have a much better idea for peace building in our community and beyond. Learn more about our organization and how you can join us as ‘We Wage Peace’.
Join us next Tuesday morning, 7am at the Sammamish Grange.
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