Announcements

• Beer tasting  September 20th at 5:30 at Naveen’s house 
• September Community Service Project is the food drive with Lions Club to benefit 
• Fishline – September 20 and 21 at Walmart, Central Market and Red Apple Grocery. Sign up with Jim Schlachter. 
• Sept. 24 and 26: Tues/Thursday Student exchange open house 6:30-8:00. Please share with interested high school students and families 
• There’s a new box of club flags. Please let Jon know when you take some When you check in at the Friday meetings, please log your volunteer hours in the yellow column. We value your time and want to keep track of the CLUB’S TOTALS! 
• Sept 28 at 1pm at Fishline. Bob Hawkinson’s Memorial service. 
• Oct 3rd. Helping ALL People Flourish, Hosted by The Olympic College Foundation and Poulsbo Rotary Club 5:30 PM – 8 PM Harvey Theatre, Bldg 7, Olympic College Bremerton 

Youth Exchange Student Duda spoke about Brazil 

The fires in the Amazon are sad but she thinks they are getting better. We all need the forests -they help the climate and host many unique plants. Plus remember, many people live in the forest, and they depend on the forest and rivers. Although most people can’t just go to the Amazon, Duda was able to go there on a school project. They have a fruit called Acai. You can make juice or ice cream, but they just eat it as lunch. She made cassava flour. It is a lot of work and they sell it really cheap. Her village had 13 houses with only one family living there. They all had showers, but they do not use them. They bathe on the river and do their clothes in the river too. She loved playing with others while she washed her hair. They do not have beds. They sleep on swings and they are uncomfortable, but you get used to it. They don’t have much money but they are happy. They leave for college and usually come back to help the family. 
 
Duda lives in the capital of her state , which used to be the capital of Brazil. They have to largest number of black people outside of Africa, and racism is a constant fight. She lives near the beach, which was once called the third most beautiful beach in the world. She can see the sea from her house. At the city ’s main churc h, they tie ribbons on handrails. You make three knots and make three wishes. When the ribbons break your wishes come true. Her historical center is a colorful and active part of town. 
 
They were colonized by the Portuguese, but they have a lot of Africans and natives. The Portuguese wanted them to be Catholics, but they created their own religion called Candomblé. The festival Carnival is insane: the party fills the streets, huge trucks come through with bands on them. Crazy big and cool. February is her favorite month for this reason. 
 
She showed a video of a famous singer. Amazing. Can’t wait to go visit! 

Poulsbo Rotary Gala and Auction

Lori Cloutier was called to the front to plead for help. Advertising is a big part of the auction. $150 and $250 for ads in the program. Arron Murphy and Terry Burns a re the first to sign up. She explained this with a GREAT video of members in costume. Bob Doane is our presenting sponsor at $5000!!! Thanks Bob. Table wine sponsors are SOLD (John Pavey and Phil Rasmussen). YEAH!!. Reception sponsor is still available -$3000. Please fill this spot. We also have a form on the table. It just needs to be filled in and attached to a check. Mary Gorman and Joe Hulsey gave $1000 today. GREAT presentation. 

 

 

 

Joe Hulsey needs people to fill out the form if you have donated something to the auction. If you haven’t donated something, please do. Joe is collecting live auction items. We need a few more. 

 

Michele Doyle had all helpers stand. We need more people. It is Halloween themed, and tickets are on sale now for $75. The auction raises between $85K-110K. The money goes to community services, international service, youth services and professional services. Last year we gave $96,000. Our money comes from the Auction, Viking Tour and various grants. The Auction is by far the largest money maker of the year. Invite your friends. We need TREASURE. 
 
The Silent auction needs 40-50 items. Gift baskets etc. It brings in 10-15% of the money but people really like it. We want everyone to have something to bid on. Everyone needs to go get items – check with Naveen. 
 
Joe is in charge of live items but he is leaving prior to the auction to the Philippines. If you have any ideas of something new, talk to Joe. He needs more items for the Viking Fest Basket. 

 

Raising the paddle gets us 30% of the income. Golden tickets get $3500 and Dessert Dash gets $6000. We have dessert dash leaders already. There is no profit in the sale of tickets. The cost of the event is $15-18,000. If you use your credit card please add in the 3% fee so we don’t have to pay them. You can give Michele a check. Ads and sponsorships bring in $15K. YOU CAN: solicit donations. Michele can store them. John Ackenhusen is running the books. Aaron Murphy is spearheading the 7 men for 7 hours. 
 
We could use some help on the day. Brenda Wall is going to take over the catering. Paella!!! Need finance table minders. Need costume contest judges. Need help with set up and tear down. Need desserts. Please bring bottles of wine to Rotary to fill two wine coolers donated by Bob Doane. 

 

Please attend. Please invite your friends. Wine will be on the table. Tickets are $75. Open seating unless you buy a table. To get a ticket, go to the Poulsbo Rotary website. Under Announcements, click on buy your tickets. Or make a donation. On the right you can print an auction procurement form. 

 

New Club - Crossroads Rotary

Amy, Tonya and Barb visited from New Crossroads Rotary club. They have signed up 18 new Rotarians from the area. They meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at the Western Red Brewery 630-730pm. First meeting is this Wednesday. Formal speakers start in October. We traded flags. 

Announcements: 

• New Rotary directories are available – take one for home and one for car! 
• September 11th at Vibe at 5PM – High Stakes Leadership Presentation 
• Fireside September 17th at 6:30 at Jerry Deeter’s house 
• Beer tasting  September 20th at 5:30 at Naveen’s house 
• September Community Service Project is the food drive with Lions Club to benefit Fishline September 20 and 21 at Walmart, Central Market and Red Apple Grocery. Sign up with Jim Schlachter. 

Our Gems and our Gents Building Character, Developing Scholars, and Preparing Leaders

This is the 10-year anniversary of OurGEMS: Our Girls Empowered through Mentorship and Service. 

 

Currently OurGEMS is in 18 schools in Kitsap County and expanding all the time. The program started with 9 girls and there are over 400 involved now. The second set of participants are in advanced degree programs in college. 

 

The purpose of the program is to “hone the gems” that are the young women who participate. The program starts in elementary school (8 year olds) and moves with the girls through high school, college and beyond. Those involved form strong bonds with each other for support and empowerment. 

 

There is also a program called OurGents for young men – this program started 2 years ago with 2 young men and now there are 8. 

 

More mentors are needed. A passion for helping youth is all that is needed. Contact www.ourgems.org or call 360-930-1493.

 

Rotary Auction Update – Michele Doyle, Chair

DATE IS OCTOBER 26TH at Sons of Norway! 

Dinner tickets are $75 per person – event is at the Sons of Norway. 

Sponsorship packet has been sent out------PLEASE RESPOND to Lori Cloutier.

Please volunteer to help with silent or live auction donations.

If you don’t plan to attend, please make a donation and encourage friends to come.

Live registration will be available online next week.

 

 

Rotary Volunteer Hours – Cindy Putman

We would like to tell our community not only what we donate in dollars to causes, but also the hours we donate. Starting next week, please indicate next to your name when you sign in how many hours you have worked on Rotary causes the past week. The first entry (or any entry!) will be for hours worked since July 1. Try to remember how much you volunteered, and write it next to your name or initials Then going forward, hours will be recorded for weekly efforts: Boots on the ground, working on a project, committee meetings, trying to get donations/sponsors, and so forth. 

Announcements

• Club Picnic Aug 11 at Brenda Wall’s 
• David Hedderly-Smith had surgery and is doing well 
• Aug 16 Wine Tasting (Washington whites) at Anne Pyles’s home
• Reminder: Morrow Manor is a construction site. You’re welcome to drive past or contact Jim Schlacter for permission to tour. 
• Oct. 3: Olympic College Fundraising Event — How to Help All People Thrive. This is a joint project, through a partnership between our Professional Services Committee and Olympic College. The flyer is on our Facebook page. 

Nick Johnson - How we grow Rotary

Poulsbo Police Department’s Strategic Plan 2019-2021

Dan was selected as the Chief of Police for the City of Poulsbo in December of 2016. He had grown up in Bellevue and was interested in returning to the area. He had a 27-year career with the Westminster Police Department, which is in Orange County, with a population of about 92,000. Dan earned a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science. He has also coached youth football at the middle school level and is now on the varsity football staff at North Kitsap High School. He lives with his wife, Debbie, and doesn’t plan on moving any time soon. 

 

Dan began his talk by addressing the July 3 shooting. Although he couldn’t talk about it, he asked 1. that we trust an investigation is being done by professionals, 2. that we have patience, because it takes time to do a thorough job, and 3. we provide support for the community. This was the most Poulsbo Police, continued: intense scene he has experienced in 30 years of law enforcement. The removal of the memorial is also being investigated. 

 

Dan talked about crime: it’s steady, and slightly down. They’ve hired two more officers. They have a good working relationship with the surrounding jurisdictions, and they’ve added an additional manager. 

 

Dan introduced the Strategic Plan for 2019-2021 — he provided handouts on the tables. Their challenges are training (expensive, with no new funding sources) and recruitment (all chief working together), and remembering that public safety is a priority, even when it’s not. 

 

85% of the people they arrest in Poulsbo don’t live in Poulsbo. He never expected to live in the city in which he works, but Poulsbo is his home. Dan praised his great team: the community, the city team (made of officers, department heads, city council, Mayor, employees), and the police officers. 

 

Chief Schoonmaker led a short Q and A. He said there are fewer homeless people on the streets in the last couple of months because the have Police Navigators — a behavioral health team that connects people with resources, if they’re willing. He dispelled the false rumor that the officer involved in the July 3 shooting had been fired by Port Gamble. He explained a little about the vetting process of their officers: thorough background checks, only 40% get through interviews.

Announcements: 

• Wine tasting tonight at Donna Pledger’s.  
• Two-page ad in the Kitsap Herald is out:  The Annual Review 
• Styrofoam round up is in progress. Official day tomorrow. Glenn is collecting.  
• List of things that we need for the Mexican project that is moving to Poulsbo. Household goods are needed.  
• Dave Shields brought us a beautiful day today. Thanks Dave. 

Harlan Harris earns his blue badge

Jacob Maxwell - Cybersecurity

Jacob offered 3 steps to a stronger password. Many big companies have been hacked. Billions of accounts have been hacked. They have your security questions. Yahoo, Ebay, Equifax and Marriott have all been hacked. These are the biggest four. Equifax lost HALF of all American’s information. Marriott lost everyone’s passport number! If you don’t have a form of identity protection, you might want to get one.

 

Pro hackers target corporations. Hackers have to hone their skills. Corporations are more valuable to steal from. However, the FBI is all over the hacker. So lots of risk and a lot of skill involved.  

 

Individuals are very valuable for “target practice.” Hackers practice on them. They are called Script Kitties. We are valuable for them to train. Not so much monetarily but great practice for the novice hacker.

 

The easiest way to protect ourselves is to make password more difficult to hack. The easiest target is someone with a weak password who uses it across multiple accounts. Even if you have strong password and you use it across multiple accounts you are an easy target. To be less at risk you want a unique strong password for each account.  

 

Tips: 
1. Use strong passwords 
2. Use a password manager to store them all 
3. Use two step verification.  

 

"Tr0ub4dor&3" will take a computer three days to break into. "Correct horse battery stapleÜ will take a computer 553 years to guess. A weak password is less than 20 characters long. Using the same password on multiple accounts, using common sayings, or one having personal information are also poor practices. A strong password has more than 20 characters. 4 unrelated words work best.

 

He can test passwords with Password Haystack. A $2000 computer will take about 2.5 months to hack a weak password. For $10,000 it takes about 1.5 hours. Long passwords take 3.52 thousand trillion centuries. Don’t get complicated, just get long. 
 
Don’t use your Facebook password for anything else. They keep the passwords in plain text so employees could see it. Every account needs a unique password. Don’t use common phrases, movie lines, nursery rhymes, pet names, or big life events. 
 
To keep all these passwords straight. Use password managers. Low tech example is a written telephone book from Walmart. There are cloud managed apps too. One Pass, Dashline or Lastpass. The low-tech option is great but you can only use it when you have it on you. Plus there is only one copy of it. It is also susceptible to physical damage. The tech-based password managers can be harder to learn. They have more tools for security. You have to trust a cyber security company. If they have bad security your accounts will get stolen. If you lose your password you don’t get in. This is good and bad.  

 

Get two-step verification. If a hacker gets your password they can’t get in without your pin. You get a unique pin each time you go to log on. They will only get in if they have access to your actual phone.