ROTARY CONNECTS THE WORLD 
Monday Meeting, September 21, 2020
11:30 AM Breakout | Noon Meeting


Inspiring Hope in Bainbridge's Youth

Guest Speaker

Cezanne Allen, M.D.

Excecutive Director
Bainbridge Youth Services


Growing up can be challenging enough… but during these pandemic times many teens are struggling. Learn how BYS is responding and how all of us can foster hope. And who doesn’t need more of it right now?

What does hope look like and how can we cultivate it in ourselves and others? Cezanne will discuss the science and power of hope, how you can measure it and why BYS focuses on it. It’s more than just a wish. Hope is an important psychological strength that allows individuals, families and communities to thrive. 

Cezanne is a former practicing physician now focusing on healthy human development, with a particular emphasis on helping youth thrive. She is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine and has been a Bainbridge resident for 20 years.

Join us on Monday to hear how we can learn, understand and nurture hope in our lives and in our community.

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For the full slate of committee meetings, board meetings, club meetings and other events, visit the Club Calendar.
CLUB CONNECTION




Thank the Lard

Since COVID, our long-time tradition of “passing the pig” had gone by the wayside. But at last week’s pre-Zoom, it was revived with astounding success.

We set a record! Donations totaled $2,640. 

If you don’t know, the pig money goes to Bainbridge Island School Lunch Program, championed by Mary Callan. I wasn’t quite sure what Mary said but it went something like, “Thanks so much to all of you. Your generosity makes me feel happier than a pig in the mud.”

Missed your opportunity to stuff the pig? Click here, indicate the amount you’d like to feed the pig and it will be added as a line item to your dues billing. 

Ending Polio


Rotary members in District 5020 are taking action, virtually, to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio.....
a vaccine-preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today.

While October 24th is known as World Polio Day, we have an amazing opportunity to celebrate World Polio Day early with a collection of speakers who will truly inspire you. 

You can easily register online at www.justtwodrops.com for a $30 fee. Proceeds, from this event, will go directly towards PolioPlus and members will be eligible to receive Paul Harris points/credit!

The Pandemic Poetry Book

Our own Poet Laureate, Proctor Schenk, is collaborating with the Waterkloof Rotary Club of Pretoria, South Africa for a truly unique project. Their members have even attended our Zoom meetings. 

The Waterkloof Club members are submitting short poems about their experience in coping with COVID-19. The poetry expresses an uplifting view of hope for the future.

Our club, along with Proctor, is contributing a small amount to get the poems published. Click here to read one of tomes.

But it gets better… Proctor would welcome our club members to contribute as well. Anyone who would like to submit a poem and get published can send a creation to dpschenk@aca-assoc.com.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Responding to a Crisis

The Bainbridge Community Foundation is particularly thankful for the Rotary Fund of Bainbridge Island's $50,000 donation at the beginning of the pandemic.

Take a look below at their video tribute to us. 
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Links We Should All Know About
Whether it's finding the latest news on COVID or things to do with kids on the Island, these resources can help all of us.

Just click on any one to view the information.
COMMITTEE CORNER
Mentoring Committee


We are unique, but you already knew that. This is about a committee most clubs don’t have….the Mentoring Committee.

When a new member joins our club there is a red tag on their badge……a cyberspace one now.

A mentor is assigned to each new inductee to help them remove that red tag. Removing it indicates they have completed an orientation process designed to not only make a new member feel welcome, but to get them involved with club and community.

New BI Rotarians already have two friends when they join the club…. their sponsor and their mentor. Mentors are always there for new members to help them find their way in becoming engaged in Rotary service and answer questions about how our Club operates. Even after a red tag is removed, the mentor is there for them. 

A mentor helps a new member explore a committee that might interest them by connecting them with the committee chair or having them attend a committee meeting.

Other requisites on the Mentoring Activities Worksheet for newbies include:

  • Attending a Board Meeting
  • Giving a 5 minute Classification
  • Learning how to use ClubRunner 
  • Using the Club Calendar
  • Signing up for MyRotary on Rotary International

And, of course, where to help out at the Auction. 

We value new members and want them to become engaged and find their place in the club.

Want to help out as a mentor? Contact Vicki Evans at vevans4976@gmail.com
Based on your interests, experience, and time availability, you can help our club and community by working with one of our 30 committees and subcommittees. Just click on the button above to find one that best fits and contact the Chairperson.
PHOTO GALLERY
Notre Dame won last week, so our resident leprechaun is ecstatic.
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Our two newest Rotarians, Mike & Ginny Kaul were inducted at last week's Zoom. Welcome!
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Dr. Fred Hoffer packs school lunches at Helpline House.
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Ed Gilbert and Poulsbo Rotarian Tom O'Hare on a bike ride (before the smoke) in Port Angeles.
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Jeff Ozimek with his head in the clouds.
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ROTARY = BUSINESS LEADERSHIP


Patti Shannon

Patti has been a successful realtor on Bainbridge for more than 18 years. She has earned the Seattle Magazine Five Star Award for Client Satisfaction 8 times! Prior to earning her Managing Broker License, Patti had a successful career in the radio business. She holds a BS in Speech Communication from the University of Missouri, graduating summa cum laude. Her passion is Kayaking!
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THE FOUR-WAY TEST