Events

A History of Women in Leadership: Through the Prism of One Seattle Family

How have women leaders changed over the past century? What characteristics have endured? I will explore those questions by offering a snapshot of four generations of Seattle women, each called to leadership within a different social context, each – by coincidence – my kin. For example: My great grandmother helped found the Seattle Symphony and Children’s Hospital; my grandmother founded KING Broadcasting Company and served as the UW’s first female Regent; three members of my mother’s generation were significant leaders well into old age; and my experience as a leader has been informed by their example as well as a very different social context.

Heather Snavely is President & CEO of AAA Washington. An imaginative leader drawn to brands fueled by passion and a clear mission, Snavely is the first woman to lead AAA Washington, which serves 1.2 million members across Washington and Northern Idaho.

Throughout her nearly 30-year career, Snavely has worked across multiple industries including retail, toys and games, gaming and entertainment, consumer technology and sporting goods. She most recently held the VP Marketing role at PCC Community Markets, the nation’s largest community-owned grocer. Prior to PCC, she led global marketing at Brooks Running Company, global consumer communications for Xbox, and was Head of the Hive (or global brand communications) at Cranium.

“Northeast Asia and The U.S. Today”

Panel Presentation featuring Mr. Hisao Inagaki, Consul General of Japan in Seattle, Ms. Eunji Seo, Consul General of South Korea in Seattle, and Mr. Daniel Chen, Director General of Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Seattle. Dignitaries in attendance will include consular representatives based in the Greater Seattle region. Learn more about how the world today looks from a truly global perspective.

A Collaboration of the Consular Association of Washington, the Seattle Rotary Diplomacy Roundtable, Bellevue Rotary Diplomacy Committee, and the Seattle International Affairs Advisory Board.

If you will be attending as a visitor or guest, please email your full name to carma@seattlerotary.org and please pre-pay for lunch using this link (make sure to note that the lunch you are buying is for the April 12 meeting).

Have you ever been asked to serve on a not-for-profit board of directors and suddenly realized that one of your key roles is to help raise money to support the mission of the organization?  The task of raising money begins with understanding who is giving it away and to whom are they giving it.  Our program on April 26^th will provide that information.

How do the arts move you?  How has it added to the quality of your life?  Arts is a critical part of bringing vitality, good health and cultural well-being to Downtown Seattle and throughout the city!  The arts have the magic of bringing people from all walks of life together with a common interest, drives economic growth and social change.  Hear how Bernie Griffin over the last 21 years leading The 5th Avenue Theatre created memories for millions of patrons and her passion for education has inspired young people to enjoy the arts and helped develop the next generation of arts patrons and professionals.

The Rise of the Asian American Voice

Featuring panliests Steve Hobbs (Secretary of State), Leesa Manion (King County Prosecutor), David Della (former Seattle City Council member), and Katherine Cheng (Seattle Mariners VP of People & Culture).

Have you ever wondered how 32^nd NHL team ended up with the Kraken name? Or how the Kraken were able to turn things around in just their second season?

Join Todd Humphrey, senior vice president of digital innovation & fan experience at the Kraken, on an interactive deep-sea journey through the history of the Kraken from conception to the first puck drop, how they're building a winning team on and off the ice, the magic that makes Climate Pledge Arena one of the best arenas in the world, the secrets behind their remarkable success in just two seasons, and more. As Kraken employee #5 and a former professional hockey player, Todd’s knowledge of the organization and game will provide unique, insightful stories into what’s happening behind the scenes at the Kraken. Don't miss your chance to plunge into the depths of the Kraken!

Our long program will be focused on Alzheimer's and will feature author Rosalys Peel. Rosalys is the author of The Mike & Me Book: New Hope for Alzheimer's Couples.

Jerilyn Brusseau: My Life in Baking: From Cinnabon to Cairnspring Mill

Our last Rotary meeting of the Rotary year will feature Rotary District 5030 Governor Kae Peterson with our annual District 5030 update.

Mayor Bruce Harrell will provide an update on his One Seattle vision and agenda, highlight the positive progress that has been achieved over the last year to build the city we want to see, and discuss the city’s challenges and the work ahead to address them – from public safety to homelessness, downtown recovery to ongoing growth and affordability. Mayor Harrell will address Rotary members and take questions.

Judges for Justice (JFJ), Washington State innocence organization, has been key in helping four innocent men get out of prison in three states (Idaho, Hawaii, Ohio). Judge Michael Heavey (Ret.) is the CEO of JFJ and co-founded the organization with Judge Peter Deegan (Ret.) of Michigan in 2013. Judge Heavey was appointed to the King County Superior Court bench in 2000 by Governor Gary Locke and served until his retirement in at the age of 66 in 2013. Judge Heavey served as a legislator in Olympia for 14 years from 1987 to 2000, eight in the House and six in the Senate. From 1967 to 1970 Heavey served as an officer in the US Army. He spent one year in Vietnam with the First Air Cavalry Division and was awarded The Bronze Star medal for meritorious service.