The Rotary Club of Snohomish was chartered by Rotary International in 1982, sponsored by the Everett Rotary Club. Greg Karpilov was the first president. Meetings were held at the Silver King Restaurant at noon Through the 1980's our Presidents were: Bill Campbell (1983), Brad Bishop (1984-85), Gary Pilgrim (1985-86), Dave Crocker (1986-87), John Fritton (1987-88), Richard Rothe (1988-89), Mel Mothershead (1989-90) In 1985 our meetings switched to breakfast at Harvey's Airport Restaurant. Berry sales began around 1989. Through the 1990's, our Presidents were: Bert Ainsley & Bill Nelson (1990-91), Chuck Whitfield (1991-92), Mike Lively (1992-93), Richard Homme (1993-95), Leeon Aller (1995-96), Karl Keener (1996-97), Kathy Watanabe (1997-98), Richard Frohnen (1998-99), Pete Reeder (1999-2000) Our snow cone sales began around 1991. In 1997, meetings switched to Mardini's. In 1999, meetings switched again to the Cabbage Patch. Later, meetings were held at the School District Headquarters and then at the British Tea Room before finally landing at Collectors Choice in about 2004. Our President for 2000-01 was Candace McKenna. Then came Pat Knight (2001-02), Shane Richardson (2002-03), Melody Clemans (2003-04), Bob Knight (2004-05) and Richard Homme (2005-06), Richard Bridges (2006-07), Lisa Caldwell (2007-08), Todd Smith (2008-09), Brian Berard (2009-10) and Jim Church (2010-11).  In 2004, the non profit Snohomish Rotary Foundation was formed as a 501c3 corporation. It sole purpose is providing enhancement to the community and it's citizens through special projects and grants. We now hold our dinner meetings at 6pm the first Thursday of each month and our breakfast meetings at 7am the remaining Thursdays each month.  We meet in the Banquet Room at Collector's Choice Restaurant, located at 120 Glen Ave. in downtown Snohomish.  We have exceptional speakers at each meeting and invite everyone to join us.  You can call 1-800-454-9715 to make arrangements to attend or email info@snohomishrotary.org.