President Rick called the meeting to order at 6:30. The pledge we said by the group and I believe there were no guests.
Paul Harris Fellow:
Terry Cole received the "Paul Harris Fellow Plus 8" award for his generous contribution to Rotary. He has won this award many times, because of his commitment to improving the lives of those he does not know.
Announcements:
- There will be a Willows Golf group event will be held on July 23 rd. with other Rotarians. There will be teams of two for $200. More details to follow from our fearless leader, "Rick."There will be a Willows Golf group event will be held on July 23 rd. with other Rotarians. There will be teams of two for $200. More details to follow from our fearless leader, "Rick."
- Duck Dash is off to a swimming start. Venues will be coming shortly and tickets are available for pick up. Ernie sold all of his tickets. "The key is to have a prop and… you have to ask. "James explained why they got rid of writing the cards numbers down. He is inviting members to use the square billing device.
- End Polio: Brandon/ July 3rd Mariners game at 7:10 pm which is End Polio night. Tickets range from $25-45. The Gates are tripling their donation based upon the number of ticket sales. If you cannot attend, you can text your donation to 71760 or send your contribution to him thru the Rotary Foundation.
- The July 4 Parade participants should arrive between 10:30 am to 11 am … bring friends and families. We decorate the vehicles and have a good time. We need volunteers!!!
Program:
Bob Ferguson, State Attorney General, spoke at our meeting on June 10, 2019. He has attended hundreds of rotary meetings.
The AG's office is the largest law firm in the state of Washington with more than 1, 000 attorneys. They are the law firm for all of the agencies, commissions, and departments in this state. They advise, and each department decides. They also represent the peop9le of the state thru affirmative litigation for computer protection, antitrust, etc. Their agency is independent. They defend the laws whether they agree to it or not.
Consumer Protection legal action against Comcast found that they violated the Consumer Protection Action 500 times. It is a historical judgment. The Legislature can use the money in any way they believe the state needs.
The opioid epidemic has devastated families throughout the state. Two people a day die each day from the overdose for opioids. Washington was one of the first states to file suit against in King County Superior Court. The pharmaceutical companies engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices by telling the public the medication was not addictive while knowing that it was. They also brought actions against 3 distributors who distribute opioids into the communities. The pursuit of these companies for the damage they have done is a bipartisan issue, and Washington works with other states in their quest to hold the drug companies accountable for putting profit first and the lives second.
The AG's office is very involved in the National level as well. The travel ban was one of 22 cases they brought against the Trump Administration. The state has won them all.
Scribe for a night Rick Walter