Rotary

It was an outstanding morning at the grange, with guest speaker Ngoc Nguyen, Program Manager from BEST (Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking) informing us on ways BEST is addressing the problem of human trafficking in Seattle.

This is a difficult topic that needs to be discussed. Seattle is a hotbed for sex trafficking.

The Victims are:

• 300-500 children are prostituted in greater Seattle – some are as young as 11 years old.
• Most of these youth are American.
• Most of them are bought in hotels.
• The typical age of entry into prostitution is between 13 and 15 years old.

Visit BEST to learn more about what can be done to stop this evil. Seattle BEST Slavery Facts.

On a lighter note, Woodinville Rotary Alumni Greeter extraordinaire, Eric Angelo and his parents, joined Debbie Moore from Partners for Work, in a surprise visit. It was great reconnecting with Eric, seeing a special recap video and hearing about Eric’s job at Microsoft. Eric remembered many names, jumped into his old greeter duties and lifted everyones spirit. His energy is contagious! See his video.

Assistant Governor, Pat Turner, paid a visit and won a raffle prize. Always nice seeing Pat! Paul Harris awards were presented to Wayne Parris and Paul Konrady by President Bronco. Congratulations!

An announcement was made by Past President Jeff Lair, who will be transferring his Rotary membership to the Mazatlan Rotary later this summer. We wish Jeff all the best, as he moves to Mexico, to bring music to disadvantaged children and continue his passion for service.

Standing ovations were in order for Brittany for hosting an amazing auction dinner and President Bronco on a fantastic year as our Club President. This was a year to remember!