President Kari Petrasek started the 14^th meeting of the year and the 5,665^th meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Past President Henry Newton gave a Everett Rotary History Thought of the Day. He was president 43 years ago, 1982-1983. He joined in 1973. Henry is a ‘creature’ of habit. The most exciting is he wore the same outfit every week. He stayed in Rotary because what we do is wonderful. Still a member and glad to be a member.

 

No visiting Rotarian or guests.

 

Anne Marie Laurence announced the Fireside gathering will be at Steve Miller’s house at 4 pm on October 14^th. There is room for 8-10 more people.

 

Ashley Bolden announced the Rotary Coffee Hour is Wednesday, October 14^th, 8 am at Artisans Books & Coffee.

 

Heather Barnhart announced the Blood Drive is Friday, October 23th, 10 am – 3 pm at the Everett Elks.

 

There will be a Veteran’s event at the Carl Gipson Center on Thursday, November 5^th. Please consider signing up.

 

Heather Barnhart passed around a sign up sheet for the Downtown Everett Trick or Treat event on Saturday, October 31^st, 11 am – 3 pm.

 

Krissy Davis is happy as she has accepted a position with Providence Hospice & Home Care of Snohomish County. Her son has a new job at Space X.

 

Henry Janicki went on a road trip with his family to celebrate his grandmother’s 90^th birthday.

 

There was a reminder to donate more prizes to the Raffle Committee.

 

Winner Number 1 – Will McMahan selected the wine and chocolates.

 

Winner Number 2 – Greg Tisdal selected the Starbucks card and to go cup.

 

Winner Number 3 – Ashley Bolden selected the digital frame and chocolates.

 

Krissy Davis introduced Andrea Stiles, Membership Director of Forge47.

 

Forge47 is a new private city club in Downtown Everett. The business is located on Colby Avenue, down from the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Everett.  Unlimited Creativity. Unending Gratitude. Where Business Connection, and Experience Converge.

 

Work. Wellness. Social. All under one roof. The business is where business leaders and individuals may work as there are 14 private offices, 3 conference rooms and a shared workspace. Wellness is important as there will be group classes, movement and recovery for a person’s wellness. Social and events with food, drink, games and celebrations is another element of the business.

 

There are three tier memberships.

 

Core membership consists of elements on the first floor. Membership is $99 per month with $500 initial fee. Elite membership consists of elements on the first and second floor. This membership is $349 per month with $1,000 initial fee. The Unlimited membership consists of the entire building. The membership is $599 per month with $2,000 initial fee.

 

Membership benefits include a workspace, dining, lobby and rooftop bar, hotel partnerships, professional / private event and more. Event space can host 10-350 guests. Event space is available to members, member-sponsored individuals and business, and business/community preferred partners.

 

Forge47 will contribute to Snohomish County’s economy.

Vision of the company.

Partnership opportunities are available. Membership is now open.

 

Andrea answered questions.

 

President Kari Petrasek closed the meeting and thanked Andrea Stiles for presenting.

 

NEXT PROGRAM: Village Theatre, presented by Adam Immerwahr.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Photography Submitted,
Walt Greenwood