The Rotary Club of Kirkland held a meeting on May 9, 2022 at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel.

 

Past-president Joanne Primavera rang the bell at 6:22 p.m., calling the club meeting to order.

 

Kristin Olsen and Mike Hunter led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Attending were George Anderson*, Bob Auslander, Rich Bergdahl, David DeBois*, Doug Evanson, Monica Fratita*, Margie Glenn, Michael Hunter, Isabelle Kalisa, Jim Meniketti*, Kristin Olson, Rick Ostrander, and Joanne Primavera. *Attended the meeting online.

 

Guests:

 

Guests this evening were the speakers from Nourishing Networks and its parnters, Tammy Waddell, Alejandro Mendez, Glynis Abdallah, and Na’eemah Webb.  Lisa Westlund was a guest of Dave Aubry, and attended with interest in joining the club.  A guest Rotarian attending this evening was Jocelyn Ellison* of the Rotary Club of Virginia Beach.  Prospective member Rashmi Garimella attended tonight.

 

Greeter:

 

Our greeters this evening were Bob Auslander and Mike Hunter.  Margie Glenn stood in for treasurer Jim Meniketti at the front desk to greet attendees and collect dinner fees.

 

Announcements & Club Business:

 

On May 16 there is NO MEETING at the COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT because we are meeting at the Kirkland Marina for Electric Boats at 5:00 p.m.

 

THERE IS NO MEETING MAY 30 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

 

June 6, 2022 is Scholarship Night at the Rotary Club of Kirkland.  We have three applicants from Juanita High School and one applicant from Lake Washington High School.  Mike Hunter is coordinating the interviews.

 

July 31 is the Duck Dash, and it is progressing as expected. Everyone is looking forward to having in-person Duck Dash this year.