Founded 1909 Weekly News and Highlights April 22nd, 2022
Seattle Rotary meetings and events are now mask optional and do not require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test.
NEXT WEEK'S MEETING
Wednesday, April 27 On Zoom Only 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker: Trish Millines Dziko
Technology Access Foundation
Trish Millines Dziko cofounded the Technology Access Foundation (TAF) in 1996 after spending 17 years in the tech industry. Through Trish’s leadership, TAF transitioned from out of school programs to become a statewide leader in public education, co-managing two public schools (TAF@Saghalie in Federal Way and Washington Middle School in Seattle), partnering with public schools to transform them to promote the highest level of student learning, and increasing the number and retention of teachers and leaders of color in Washington State. Trish is a committed, proactive leader serving on boards of organizations that focus on children, community, and education.
Our April 20th featured speaker, David Montgomery, acknowledged ‘Earth Day’ by making dirt interesting. Seattle #4 Environmental & Sustainability Chair, Eric Christensen, introduced Dr. David Montgomery, Professor of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington, as a visionary teacher, researcher and author who makes dirt interesting by describing how soil degeneration will eventually impact our ability to produce food.
“If you don’t take care of the land you won’t last. We’ve spent the last 10K years denigrating the soil,” he said. “There is a common thread in how people treated their land – the villain was the plow…not deforestation it was the plow that created soil erosion instead of soil building.”
In his latest book, What Your Food Ate, he says we are losing soil fertility globally faster than we are replacing it, putting agricultural civilizations at risk. While some areas of the world are less susceptible to erosion, farming practices have resulted in soil degradation – marked by a difference in how soil is treated. Soil organic matter or carbon has decreased by 50% across north America since the beginning of the North American agricultural economy.
He says life can come back when the soil is not disturbed. He interviewed successful farmers across the U.S. about how they restored degraded land and made it productive. “Famers described how soil regenerative agriculture could be achieved with cover crops in rotation to cultivate beneficial soil for growing and higher profits,” he said.
Farmers who engage soil restoration practices can increase yields or profitability by building soil to be more fertile with minimal use of fertilizer, fossil fuel, and pesticides. “It is a good example of how environmental and economic interests have aligned,” he said, “with more carbon in the soil increasing yields if farmed correctly.”
Dr. Montgomery presented several slides that showed how crop health, livestock health and human health are connected. “Regenerative farming produces crops with more vitamins that result in better human health outcomes,” he said. “What your food ate has a factor on how your body reacts to it. There’s every reason to consider what we eat and how it is produced. What you chose to eat matters a lot.” He ended his presentation by encouraging Rotarians to buy food at farmer’s markets, and to encourage policy makers to put farm building higher on their list of priorities.
Seattle 4 members were asked in January to participate in an advisory poll to assist leaders with Club decisions in the coming months. Eighty-one members contributed their perspective including some recommendations. Survey results were compiled and analyzed by staff and board members. This note is to close the loop with all members on survey results. For any questions or clarification please contact Jimmy Collins or the Club office:
Here's a quick summary of actions to date:
Survey results analyzed and a summary was provided to Club officers; Boards of Director (Club) and Trustees (SRSF); and Committee Chairs.
Officers and board members from the new Rotary year (Beth Knox's team) have also been provided the results for their planning.
Board discussion of the results.
Mix of in-person and Zoom only meetings (hybrid option) will continue.
The link to the presentation shared with Club leaders is here:
Thanks to all who have contributed to the survey as well as the discussion and action planning. Special thanks to Board Member Jevon Powell for applying his expertise to survey analysis.
Rotarians Inspire Hope
Jimmy
James M. Collins
President, Rotary Club of Seattle #4
2021-2022
Don't miss the Rotary International Convention in Houston!! Click HERE for information and registration.
CLUB EVENTS AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Volunteer Opportunity
Saturday, April 23
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Wellspring Family Services
1900 Rainier Avenue S.
Spend a Saturday morning with your fellow Rotarians by helping families experiencing homelessness at Wellspring Family Services.
Rotary Boys & Girls Club
Maintenance Day 201 19th Ave
Join Seattle 4 Rotary members, family, and friends to spruce up the club by cleaning inside and outside. Bring your favorite tools and spend three hours of fun and service at your Rotary Boys & Girls Club. Sign up by emailing Jon Zetlmaier at jon@jzwealth.net.
Seattle 4 Fellowship
Sea4s April Happy Hour CANCELLED
Due to unforeseen issues, this month's Sea4s Happy Hour is cancelled. Our next happy hour will be held Thursday, May 26th at a TBD venue.
Saturday, May 7
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pilchuck Glass School
Stanwood, WA
Campus Tour and Happy Hour
Sign up today for a special tour of the iconic glass art school founded by Dale Chihuly. We'll get a tour of campus, watch live glassblowing, and enjoy some Happy Hour libations. This special tour is $50 per person and will likely sell out fast, so click HERE to reserve your spot today. Make sure you select the correct day and time (Saturday, May 7th Happy Hour Tour).
Volunteer Opportunity
Saturday, May 14
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Salvation Army Work Party for Homeless Shelter
Help pack sack lunches at the Salvation Army's SODO Homeless Shelter. Volunteers will be preparing sack lunches then distributing to clients in the shelter. Space is limited - reserve your spot with Lisa Borders at lisa.borders@usw.salvationarmy.org.
Volunteer Opportunity
Sunday, May 15
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(3rd Sunday of each month)
Build Tiny Houses
The Hope Factory
5 South Nevada Street
14 volunteers maximum per event - first come, first served. Volunteer form needs to be completed for each volunteer.
Rotarians and their families, and friends of Rotarians are all welcome.
We love to see our Rotary members promoting good works in our community and abroad! If you have a project or fundraiser that you are excited about and would like to promote to your fellow club members, please check in with our Executive Director, Caroline Bobanick, or Membership and Communication Manager, Fiona Ronyai, before distributing information or invitations through our email roster. We value the privacy of our members’ contact information and can let you know the appropriate ways to reach out to folks in our club. Thank you!!
Last week we welcomed our new Membership Manager, Mary Goldie, to the Seattle Rotary team! Mary has 10+ years of nonprofit experience related to membership, outreach, and engagement. A Kentucky native, she spent 10 years living in New Orleans and tries to bring a bit of NOLA to every situation. Please welcome Mary to Seattle 4 Rotary!
Longtime former Rotarian Sharon Gantz Bloome passed away April 8th at her home in Seattle. Bloome devoted much of her life to philanthropy, receiving the Washington State Jefferson award in 1996 in honor of her charitable community work.
4. Invite your connections to a weekly meeting, and let caroline@seattlerotary.org know so they may be introduced.
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SEATTLE 4 ROTARY AUDIO VISUAL SPONSORS
Video of Seattle 4 Rotary Programs are available online thanks to the generous support of our Seattle Rotary Audio Visual Sponsors.
Special thanks to our Gold Level Sponsor, Bob Alexander.
In addition to supporting our club, becoming a Seattle 4 Rotary Audio Visual Sponsor brings many benefits. To learn more, click here, or contact Caroline for more details at Caroline@seattlerotary.org.
SPONSORS
Do You Have Any Musical Instruments to Donate to Students in Need?
Music4Life is a non-profit and project of Rotary District 5030 that distributes musical instruments to public school students in need.
We welcome any gently used musical instruments you wish to donate. They can be delivered directly to these local music stores that are now open: American Music in Phinney Ridge and Kennelly Keys Music in Bellevue, Lynnwood, and Everett.
Please accompany your instrument with the PDF donation form, linked below.
Our Rotary Cares team is ready to listen and to support you. One of the wonderful things about our club is that you have many friends --you just need to reach out to tap into our amazing network of caring people. Please contact our Rotary Cares Committee Co-Chairs are listed below to let us know how we can help.
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