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In what is officially the Anacortes Rotary Club’s largest, mass Zoom induction ceremony ever (okay, the first), we are proud to welcome three new members who have elected to embrace “Service Above Self”. There is much to accomplish in 2021 and the community looks forward to their energy and contributions. Meet Anacortes’ newest Rotarians:
Jack Curtis. 
Jack is a recently retired Naval aviator, fresh from commanding a Growler squadron at NAS Whidbey. He now works as a government contract technical analyst and is a co-founder of End Speed Group, a leadership and organizational culture consulting firm, along with fellow new Rotarian Brad Turnage. Jack stays busy coaching youth sports, volunteering at A Simple Gesture food bank, and spending many hours on the ACFL trails.
Courtney Orrock. 
Courtney Orrock has returned to Anacortes (and the club) after working for almost 10 years in Las Vegas, first at Sunrise Children’s Foundation, then at Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation club and exchange company. Now a stay-at-home mom rearing an 18-month old daughter, Courtney is looking forward to re-engaging with the Anacortes Arts Commission, Anacortes Library, Island Hospital Foundation and other worthy causes.
Brady Turnage. 
Brady (along with Jack Curtis) founded End Speed Group, utilizing his more than 20 years of experience building and leading teams in the Navy and as a lacrosse coach at the University of Delaware. Brady was the Commanding Officer of a carrier-based jet squadron at NAS Whidbey and is currently a Contract Instructor, training EA-18G Growler aircrews.
Project Leader Tom Griffin rallies the troops around a really big pile of leaves accumulated at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center cleanup.
Nearly a dozen Rotarians and family turned out with rakes and blowers to spruce up the Anacortes Museum grounds. Amber Walker coordinated the cleanup with the City as part of ongoing efforts to support community services and help offset COVID budget cuts. Next stop is the Senior Center on Saturday December 12th at 10AM. Come join us!
Wednesday’s meeting, attended by more than 30 Zoom-savvy Rotarians, celebrated the conclusion of Stephanie Hamilton’s presidency and the start of Tim Garrison’s. Assembled members applauded Stephanie for her inspired leadership during some of the most unusual circumstances in the Club’s 98 year history. Assistant District Governor Connie Milliken officially installed Tim as Anacortes Rotary’s 2020-21 President, and Tim described how he and his new board and committee chiefs are already building upon Stephanie’s amazing work this past year.
Special Paul Harris recognitions were made, on behalf of Virginia Smiley, to recognize community leaders who have contributed so greatly to Anacortes:
Dick Nelson- Dakota Creek Industries
Dennis Richards- Island Hospital (and Kiwanian)
Shirley Yap- Shell Puget Sound Refinery
Nels Strandberg- Strandberg Construction
Club member Kevin Meenaghan was also honored as a new Paul Harris Fellow. Paul Harris said: “He who tries to find the good in others will be rewarded, for others will surely find the good in him. Of all the earth’s sad and lonesome creatures, the most helpless is he who loves not his fellowmen.”
The new leadership team and all members look forward enthusiastically to the re-opening of our community and new opportunities for “Service Above Self.”
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Application deadline is June 4, 2021
