Speakers

Lorraine Ralston is the Washington state coordinator for America250.  She is responsible for helping plan and coordinate events and activities around the state for the semiquincentennial.   One of her main roles is doing outreach around the state to raise awareness about this historic moment in our country's history, and encouraging local participation and engagement.  In addition to working with America250, Lorraine is a self-employed event manager who manages the media at large sporting events around the world.  

Patsy Cudaback was elected Mayor of Monroe in November 2025 and took office on January 1, 2026. She brings more than two decades of public service and nonprofit experience to the role, including 12 years serving on the Monroe City Council (2009-2021). 

Professionally, Cudaback currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the YMCA of Snohomish County, a position she has held since 2018. Prior to that, she served as the Executive Director of the Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA from 2003 to 2018. 

Mayor Cudaback holds a Juris Doctor from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business from Washington State University.  In the community she has volunteered as a part of Monroe Rotary, the Providence Hospital Board, the Providence Capital Campaign Committee, the Everett Community College Foundation Board, and Miracle League. 

As Mayor, Cudaback is focused on promoting a safe, connected, and vibrant Monroe. Her priorities include maintaining strong public safety services, addressing traffic challenges, enhancing parks and public spaces, expanding housing options, supporting local economic development, and fostering positive discourse among residents, partners, and regional agencies. Patsy believes that effective local governance begins with listening and bringing people together to serve the community. 

In her free time, Mayor Cudaback enjoys hiking, traveling, and reading.  

Monroe Rotary partners closely with both Monroe and Sultan High schools to provide selected graduating students with a $1000 academic scholarship to the school of their choice.  

After an extensive application and interview process, several students are invited to speak to our Rotary club.  From these speakers Monroe will award a $1000 scholarship to the winners from both Sultan and Monroe High Schools.

Come support our finalist as they share their inspiring stories!