Anna Knill, a Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Switzerland (2016-2017), became the first exchange student through the Rotary Club of Wilsonville when it resumed its program in 2016. She will share memories from her time here, talk about what she has been doing since then, and talk about the impact Rotary Youth Exchange has had on her life.
Aquiles Montas, bandleader of Conjunto Alegre, will be speaking on Caribbean Latin Music in Oregon. Since coming to Portland 45 years ago, Aquiles has been a leader in promoting Latin Caribbean culture in Oregon and Washington. He shares his knowledge of the music, dance, food, geography and history of the culture.
Steve Lack, Vice Chairman of Beers Rotarians Enjoy Worldwide (BREW) Fellowship, will be speaking on BREW Fellowship. Steve is a member of the Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill, California, and a past District Governor for District 5160.
Sierra Bishop will be speaking about her collegiate rowing career at Oregon State University. She will share her experience from walk-on to World Champion on the US U23 National Team in 2021.
Gale Castillo, President of Canopy, Inc., will be speaking on The Economic Importance of the Latino Community.
Lili Boicourt and Kelly Martin from Oregon Department of Transportation will be speaking on Oregon 2017 Auxiliary Lanes Project and what it means for the region.
Sujan Shadrak will speak about Water Project in India. He created a fundraiser to buy reusable stainless steel water bottles for underprivileged kids in India. Sujan has used the money raised from GoFundMe and from the generous donations of members of Wilsonville Rotary Club to buy reusable stainless steel water bottles. Sujan will be discussing how the fundraiser went, along with pictures and statistics to show the members how their money was spent, and what is to come of this project in the future.
Rotary is made up of local professionals who desire to make friends and serve the community. Rotarians Kyle Hagmeier and Glenda Walls will discuss their personal and professional backgrounds.
Joan Palmateer, Superintendent at Coffee Creek, will be speaking on Gender Informed Practices at CCCF (Coffee Creek Correctional Facility). Joan co-founded the Through a Child’s Eyes (TACE) program, a partnership between the Oregon Department of Corrections and the Rotary Club of Wilsonville.
John Budiao, Founder/CEO of nonprofit Operation Spartan Flag, will speak on the mission, vision, and purpose of operating wood work shop for Veterans who can come and feel useful building things with their own hands. More details to come.
