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2021 Calendars for Sale!
2021 calendar calendar sales fidalgo island rotary calendar fundraiser
 
Support Fidalgo Island Rotary AND get a beautiful 13-month calendar featuring local art! Fidalgo Island Rotary is selling 2021 Fidalgo Island Calendars for just $20, with each month featuring a magnificent high-resolution photograph of life on Fidalgo Island. From Bowman Bay to Fidalgo Bay, from the San Juan Islands to Deception Pass, these calendars perfectly encapsulate island living. Great for holiday gifts for everyone in your life!
 
Not only will you receive this functional work of art, but the funds raised from calendar sales will benefit projects by Fidalgo Island Rotary. These projects include events such as Shipwreck Festival each summer, the FREE Kids Boat Building Booth at Waterfront Festival, STEM Camp for middle school students each August and Celebrate the Season at the Port of Anacortes each holiday season, as well as donating volunteer services and funds to other area nonprofit groups. In addition, Fidalgo Island Rotary is actively working internationally to provide school supplies, assist with economic development and prevent diseases in developing countries. Your calendar purchase ensures we can continue to do good in the neighborhood! 
 
Calendars will be delivered to homes on Fidalgo Island and shipped to anyone living off-island. Those living on Fidalgo Island will be notified by emailed a few days before delivery. 
 
CLICK HERE to purchase your calendar today!
(Note: Please use the add-on section in the purchase window to purchase more than one calendar)
FIR Donates to IRIS
community service rotary donations
 
Last week, Fidalgo Island Rotary delivered a plethora of warm clothing and grocery store gift cards to IRIS in Mount Vernon. Walt Guterbock, Bill Hakins, and Dave and Mari Latimer delivered $1,375 in gift cards and about $1,000 worth of warm clothing to the nonprofit on Nov. 20, all donated by members of Fidalgo Island Rotary. 
IRIS is a nonprofit organization based in Mount Vernon that provided immediate assistance to immigrant families. This includes assistance with funding for medical services, housing, grocery stipends and clothing. Click here to learn more about the organization. 
Rotarians Clean Up Police Station
anacortes police department community service rotary volunteers yard work
 
On Nov. 11, members of Fidalgo Island Rotary Club spent the morning completing yard work at the Anacortes Police Station. About a dozen members of the local service club volunteered their time to weed, rake leaves, trim hedges and pick up trash outside the building. In addition, members who could not attend the yard work session dropped off cookies and other baked goods for the law enforcement team to enjoy when they returned to work on Thursday, Nov. 11 (the building was closed in observance of Veteran's Day.) 
Thank you to all who came out to volunteer and made treats for our local law enforcement! Click to see more photos of our volunteers hard at work!
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Masks Hand Made by Patsy
COVID-19 face covering face mask hand made by patsy
 
As you may have noticed, masks have become all the rage this fall. Whether you're at the grocery store or strolling along Commercial Avenue, everyone is wearing them! (OK, yes, we know, it's because we need to wear masks to keep the community safe during a pandemic. But isn't it more fun to imagine this is the hottest trend out of Paris Fashion Week?) 
If you're looking for a new face mask for your trip out in public, look no further than Hand Made by Patsy. Our very own Patsy McCuaig is creating 
100% cotton face coverings with adjustable ear pieces and wire nose support. The cut and design are made specifically for those who wear glasses (and who know all to well the annoying fog that comes with it!) These masks come in a wide range of colors and patterns, and most are reversible, unless they have additional accessories and delightful bling. Patsy makes her masks in several sizes, so you can find your exact fit. 
If you're in need of a new face covering (or two!) check out the Hand Made by Patsy Facebook page, or email Patsy at hndmdbypatsy@gmail.com. You can also keep an eye out for these masks at local stores such as Sebo's Hardware.
Stay safe, and stay stylish! 
 
FIR Accepting Donations for IRIS
community service donations iris
 
Fidalgo Island Rotary is accepting donations to support IRIS, Immigrant Resources and Immediate Support, a nonproft based in Skagit County. Now through Thanksgiving, FIR is collecting grocery store gift cards, warm clothing or cash for IRIS.
Requested grocery store gift cards are Fred Meyer, Walmart or Safeway, and warm clothing can be for adults or children. Items can be new or gently used, and can include jackets, sweaters, hats, mittens or scarves. 
IRIS is a nonprofit organization based in Mount Vernon that provided immediate assistance to immigrant families. This includes assistance with funding for medical services, housing, grocery stipends and clothing. Click here to learn more about the organization. 
To drop off donations, contact Walt Guterbock: wmguterbock@earthlink.net
 
 

Welcome to The FUN Club!

Fidalgo Island

Service Above Self

We meet Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
DUE TO COVID-19: We are currently meeting on Zoom; email us for weekly links
Anacortes Yacht Club
611 Rotary Park Lane
Anacortes, WA 98221
United States of America
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Directors
Past President
William French
President
Rosemary Kaholokula
President Elect
Daniel Conrardy
Vice President
Kandy Dubuque
Secretary
Valerie Tibbetts
Treasurer
David Sem
Director - Foundation
Stephen Miller
Director Operations/Foundation
Walt Guterbock
Director Operations/Foundation
Brianna Hackler
Director Operations/Foundation
Larry Thomas
Director Operations/Foundation
Peter Martin
Community Services
Pam Estvold
Family of Rotary Chair
Anna Connelly
Foundation Chair
Jan Vigre
Programs
Richard Curtis
International Services
Thomas Walters
Marketing & PR Chair
Brianna Hackler
Membership
Linda Dobbs
Youth Services
Lynnette Setmire
Photo Albums
 
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Do you shop online using Amazon? If you click the below link to shop at Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate .5 % of your purchase price to Fidalgo Island Rotary, at no cost to you! Make sure you're shopping at www.smile.amazon.com and select "Fidalgo Island Rotary Foundation" as your charity of choice!
Speakers
Classification Talks:
Dec 01, 2020 7:00 AM
Dr Justin Irish - Anacortes School Superintendent
Dec 08, 2020 7:00 AM
Anacortes School District
Jason Armstrong
Dec 15, 2020 7:00 AM
Deception State Park
Christmas Holidays - No Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 7:00 AM
Fifth Tuesday - no meeting
Dec 29, 2020
Classification Talks:
Jan 05, 2021 7:00 AM
Sven Gilkey
Jan 12, 2021 7:00 AM
District Director Boy Scouts of America
Club Assembly
Jan 19, 2021
Kelley Bright
Jan 26, 2021 7:00 AM
Shannon Point Marine Center - Western Washington University
Classification Talks:
Feb 02, 2021 7:00 AM
Jim Fuda - Founder Crime Stoppers
Feb 09, 2021 7:00 AM
Trans-National Crime Initiative
Classification Talks:
Mar 02, 2021 7:00 AM
Fifth Tuesday - no meeting
Mar 30, 2021
Classification Talks:
Apr 06, 2021 7:00 AM
Club Assembly
Apr 20, 2021
Classification Talks:
May 04, 2021 7:00 AM
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