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“What a Wonderful World” our opening song led by David Woodward accompanied by Burr Stewart, was the perfect way to launch our meeting on a gorgeous summer day. Todd Summerfelt followed up with an inspirational reminder to be adaptable and stay on an even keel during tumultuous times, a nice summer sailing analogy. And our main speaker, Pike Brewing Company founder, Charles Finkel, quoted FDR by saying “now is the time for a beer” as evidenced by the beer tasting preceding our meeting. We welcomed two remarkable new members, Crysti Chen, introduced by Rob LoBosco, and Marsha Mutisi introduced by Charley Dickey.
Welcome to Seattle 4 Rotary
Where We Connect for Good
Of the thousands of Rotary clubs in the world today, Seattle was the fourth club established in 1909. It’s a legacy that our business and community leaders take seriously, gathering weekly to manifest the Rotarian ideals of fellowship and Service Above Self. As one of the world’s largest and most inclusive Rotary clubs, we can and do make big things happen in our local and global communities.
Over the decades, the Rotary Club of Seattle has provided a forum for prominent people from business, civic, and academia in the United States and around the world. The best way to learn more about our club and the work we do is to experience this first hand. If you would like to attend a lunch meeting and learn more about Seattle 4, please contact Club Manager, Caroline Bobanick at caroline@seattlerotary.org. We meet every Wednesday at noon and welcome you to join us!
Community Discussion with Jeff Robinson
Aug 21, 2019 4:00 PM
Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave.
Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America
On August 21 the Rotary Club of Seattle will be hosting a special afternoon program featuring a community discussion with speaker Jeff Robinson at Town Hall Seattle.
For over three decades, attorney (and now ACLU Deputy Legal Director) Jeffery Robinson has devoted his career to racial justice. In recent years, he has traveled the country speaking hard truths about race in America. “Our history,” he tells audiences, “has been stolen from us.” Weaving heartbreak, humor, passion, and rage, Robinson takes us through this stolen history, showing us how the legacy of slavery and U.S. imperialism impacts every aspect of our society.
The history Robinson imparts is not easy. It is not comfortable. But it is necessary. In the end, Robinson’s words are a call to arms. He empowers his audience to change the future, leaving them with a sense of optimism about what America could look like if we have the courage to change it.
Learn more about Jeff Robinson and his work:
https://www.aclu.org/bio/jeffery-robinson
https://thewhoweareproject.org/
Seattle Rotary members (and one guest) do not need to register for this event.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT FOR GUESTS AND VISITING ROTARIANS
LIVESTREAM IS AVAILABLE ON OUR CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE AT:
https://www.facebook.com/seattlerotary4/
Doors open at 3:00 pm and the program will begin promptly at 4:00 pm.
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