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May 20, 2020 12:00 PM
Most brands say retaining customers is their top marketing priority, yet they continue to focus their resources on new customer acquisition -- trying to grow their business from the "outside-in." Adam Brotman, CEO of Brightloom, will share how consumer brands can grow their business from the "inside-out" by activating their digital ecosystems and owned channels to create predictable and sustainable business growth. |
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May 27, 2020 12:00 PM
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have had an enormous impact on the banking industry and the clients who depend on bank services. From the closure of bank branches to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and mortgage forbearance measures, the industry has seen a number of challenges in a short period of time. Join us on May 27 when we’ll hear from Washington Trust Bank executives Jack Heath, President and COO, and Kevin Blair, Regional President Western Washington, who will share an economic update and their perspective on the changes currently impacting the banking industry. |
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Jun 03, 2020 12:00 PM
Bob Quinn is a scientist, farmer, innovator, and Rotarian. He's the author of Grain by Grain - A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food, which tells of his life and mission, detailing all that food is costing us and our nation after we leave the grocery store and how we can heal our farms, our small communities, our planet and the health of our people. See Bob's recent feature in The Rotarian Magazine, here: https://www.rotary.org/en/scientist-farmer-innovator-rotarian Members will be sent information to join the Zoom meeting by email. If you have any questions about using Zoom, please contact mariah@seattlerotary.org. |
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Online Program
Jun 10, 2020 12:00 PM
As the CEO of Fire & Vine Hospitality and the Chair of the Washington Hospitality Association, Chad Mackay has been on the front lines of not only working to save his family business but also to save an industry. He’ll share personal stories and key decisions that Fire & Vine made, as well as some of the critical factors to get Washington's restaurant and hospitality industries back on their feet. Since joining El Gaucho and his father and founder, Paul Mackay, in 2003, the two worked together to build a special place for people to celebrate their lives. Over the years, Chad developed strategic direction to promote continual growth, and in July 2017 announced the evolution to Fire & Vine Hospitality. The operating company manages the El Gaucho family of restaurants and the Inn at El Gaucho, an operating partnership with Chef Jason Wilson’s restaurants. As a dedicated member of the Seattle community, Chad is active in the Washington State Hospitality Association and Visit Seattle. Previously, he served on the Washington State Tourism Advisory Committee, the Washington State Tourism Commission, and the Seattle Sports Commission. Members will be sent information to join the Zoom meeting by email. If you have any questions about using Zoom, please contact mariah@seattlerotary.org. |
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Online Program
Jun 17, 2020 12:00 PM
COVID-19 is fast becoming a perfect storm for worsening the opioid epidemic. People in recovery are often finding their support groups canceled and treatment providers limiting or stopping services. At the same time, those in active addiction may find it difficult to acquire their usual supply of drugs due to the pandemic, throwing them into dangerous withdrawals. Our homeless population now faces even more challenges to treatment and recovery. On June 17, we will hear how Ideal Option, a national leader in office-based, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, seeks to help stem the tide of addiction in downtown Seattle and throughout King County. Dr. Jeff Allgaier, a University of Washington graduate and co-founder of Ideal Option, will share Ideal Option’s plans to offer low-barrier, innovative programs and tools to every demographic in Seattle. He will also provide a compelling look into how Ideal Option is currently making a difference in other cities and counties. Today, Ideal Option operates 72 clinics in 9 states, including 31 in Washington State. Ideal Option collaborates with existing stakeholders and providers to improve the continuum of care. This includes partnerships with emergency rooms and jail systems as well as numerous support agencies and programs addressing housing, mental health, and nutrition support among others. |
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Online Program
Jun 24, 2020 12:00 PM
Join us next Wednesday, June 24, to wish President Kim a fond farewell and welcome incoming president Jeff Borek. The program promises to be thoughtful, poignant, and a WHOLE LOT OF FUN! Part of the fun will be an interactive session with Drum Café, where we will all participate. So bring something to keep a beat to, whether a drum, a pot, or the arm of your chair. All you skeptics have to trust Kim and Jeff on this one! We will also hear from the Rogues, Father Steve, and a few others. Tell all your Seattle 4 posse to show up too. |
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Online Program
Jul 08, 2020 12:00 PM
Given the critical role maritime commerce plays in the Pacific Northwest, Keith Taylor, Executive Vice President of Fleet Operations for Holland America Group, will provide one perspective on current efforts to manage global operations and seafarer rotations during a pandemic. Keith is responsible for nautical, technical, safety, health, security and environmental management as well as new-builds for the Holland America Group, a unit of Carnival Corporation serving Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, and P&O Australia. In his role, he oversees operations for 40 ships that trade globally.
After a distinguished 30-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard and retiring as a Rear Admiral, Taylor joined Holland America in 2013. He worked for Holland America Line and Seabourn until November 2014, when he was strategically chosen for appointment to his current role. Among his many assignments in the Coast Guard, he served as Commander of the 13th Coast Guard District which is headquartered in Seattle, as the Assistant Commandant for Resources/Chief Financial Officer of the Coast Guard in Washington, DC, and as the Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Air Station in Miami, Florida.
Our short program will feature member, Jerilyn Brusseau, and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of PeaceTrees VietNam. On July 11, 1995, when the US and Vietnam established diplomatic relationships for the first time. On that day, the vision of PeaceTrees VietNam was born to honor the losses on all sides of the war and begin building bridges of trust and understanding between the people of our two countries.
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Online Program
Jul 15, 2020 12:00 PM
Cross-cultural conflict commonly exists across cultures not only because People of Color (PoC) have different experiences from White people, our experiences shape our reality, leading to our diverse perspectives on race, racism, and race relations. These differences lead to the inability to have effective conversations that could lead to our collective ability to dismantle our nation's legacy of institutional and systemic racism. There is a saying by an unknown author, “The process is the first part of the product”. In order to address institutional and systemic racism, we must first learn how to talk about it. In this thought-provoking presentation, Dr. Hollins will make clear why we struggle to have effective conversations about racism and provide participants with an effective way to move the race conversation forward. Caprice D. Hollins, Psy.D. is co-founder of Cultures Connecting, which provides culturally relevant professional development and support to organizations committed to improving their ability to work effectively across cultures. |
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Jul 16, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join your fellow members on ZOOM for a special happy hour get together. We'll hear from incoming President Jeff Borek about his vision for the year ahead and have plenty of time to socialize. Bring your own beverage and get ready to connect. There will be a prize for the best Zoom background and a round of Rotary Trivia! Learn how to create your own Zoom Background here. See the Totem Newsletter or contact Mariah at mariah@seattlerotary.org for a link to join the fun. |
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Online Program
Jul 22, 2020 12:00 PM
Virginia Mason Chairman and CEO Gary S. Kaplan, MD, will share insights from his organization’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, key lessons learned, and lasting impacts from the virus. Learn how Virginia Mason's high bar for excellence in leadership and management systems played a critical role in its response to the pandemic. |
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Online Program
Jul 29, 2020 12:00 PM
Since legalizing medical marijuana in 1998 and the sale and recreational use of it in 2012, followed by the opening of the first store two years later, the cannabis industry in Washington State has changed dramatically. Next week’s panel brings together a scientist, manufacturer and finance executive to bust your myths, expand your knowledge and answer your questions about cannabis. What they will share with you will certainly change how you think about, and likely use, this plant-based product. VP of Programs Beth Knox will moderate this panel featuring Shannon Vetto, CEO of Evergreen Market; Jessica Tonani, CEO of Verda Bio; and Jackie Brassington, COO and GM of Evergreen Herbal. |
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Online Program
Aug 05, 2020 12:00 PM
During what would normally be Seafair Fleet Week, RADM James Aiken, Commander of Carrier Strike Group 3 at Naval Base Kitsap, joins us to share updates on the Navy’s COVID-19 response, and ongoing work at sea during a global pandemic. We’ll hear updates on efforts to keep sailors healthy onboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, as well as the USS Gridley, stationed in Everett. To support freedoms of navigation of all nations to fly, sail, and operate as international law allows, the U.S. Navy has built a force of unmatched flexibility, endurance, maneuverability, and strength. Rear Admiral James Aiken was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) at Pennsylvania State University. He commanded USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and Destroyer Squadron 60/Task Force 65. As a flag officer, he served as Deputy Director of Resources and Acquisition, Joint Staff, J8. Additionally, he has served on multiple other ships and staffs during his tenure in the Navy. Plus, don’t miss our short program featuring Eric Corning, fellow Rotarian and President and CEO of Seafair who will share how the classic summer festival has shifted the fun online this year. Be sure to check their website for virtual Fleet Week tours and demonstrations going on this week, and join the fun on Wednesday by flying your own Blue Angels (paper) airplane at our meeting! Virtual Seafair Activities |
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Online Program
Aug 12, 2020 12:00 PM
Today’s talent and customers demand engagement. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to adapt to virtual and hybrid service delivery models. In order to keep pace and remain relevant, top leaders must grow and evolve or get left behind. In this timely and informative program, join Rotarian Steve Crandall, CEO of Prolumina (Seattle 4’s longtime A/V and meeting technology partner) and Anna Liotta, CEO of Resultance, Inc. (which develops strategies for optimal employee and client engagement) as they share:
From helping organizations host their first-ever virtual conferences and events, to supporting one of the first jury trials to resume in the country, to assisting a major fashion brand transition to online sales meetings, Anna and Steve will help you understand, identify, and address best practices and core competencies that will engage your employees and customers and drive business. |
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Online Program
Aug 19, 2020 12:00 PM
Gary Locke, interim president of Bellevue College (BC), will share more about how BC continues to serve students, and the community, amid the pandemic, and why a continued investment in higher education by the state is critical in addressing the economic impact of COVID-19 and longstanding societal inequities. Bellevue College, the state’s largest open admission institution of higher learning, offers students degree pathways in specialized career fields directly in response to workforce demands. Governor Locke will share how these programs—like Running Start—make higher education affordable to a broad range of learners while still providing an educational experience that leads to high paying careers. He will also discuss the challenges BC faces as the campus deals with the emotional aftermath of the art installation defacement, and as we recognize the impact of systemic racial injustice on Black students, staff, and faculty. BC is also facing significant budget shortfalls due to the pandemic, and Governor Locke will explain why now, more than ever, the state needs to maintain its investment in our students, and our future. |
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Aug 20, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Did you know that August 20th is World Mosquito Day which commemorates the discovery that female mosquitoes are the cause of malaria infection? Join us for this special Happy Hour when we'll hear from two members as they share their personal experiences on malaria service projects to Africa, learn how to mix the perfect gin & tonic, be entertained with some mosquito jokes, and of course, have time to socialize with fellow members. For every member who attends, we will purchase a mosquito net to protect a family and help curb the spread of malaria. This is a happy hour where you can truly connect for good - don't miss it!! |
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Online Program
Aug 26, 2020 12:00 PM
Connect the Dots: Breakthrough Thinking in a Virtual World By now we’ve all figured out that there’s no going back to the way things were. It’s a new world—and successfully navigating this new world requires innovative thinking. Okay, fine. We’ve heard that before. But how do you actually do it? How do you come up with the innovative ideas to address new challenges? In this program, 29-time Emmy Award winner Bill Stainton shares nuts and bolts techniques that will turn you into an innovative thinker immediately. |
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Sep 01, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy a scrumptious Dungeness crab dinner with new potatoes, corn, heirloom tomato salad, rolls, and seasonal dessert in a fun, outdoor tropical setting in the Canlis parking lot. Families are welcome. There will be socially distanced tables for up to four people, a temperature check at check-in, and masks required. There is limited availability for up to 35 people. The cost is $74.95 per person, plus drinks, tax, and tip. Please RSVP by Friday, August 28th. For more information, contact Doug Seto. |
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Online Program
Sep 02, 2020 12:00 PM
Westland Distillery started off with the ambition to produce a single malt whiskey representative of our home here in the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, they discovered unique PNW resources—resources that fueled the opportunity to buck traditions and push a very old industry forward. Westland was inspired to innovate, resulting in compelling, delicious whiskeys that are evocative of the place they are made and the people who make them. Co-founder and Master Distiller Matt Hofmann will share Westland Distillery’s use of these PNW resources and entrepreneurial philosophy, not only for its primary products, but also its response to a demand for another kind of product in the midst of a pandemic. Matt started distilling whiskey because of a passion for flavor…a passion that led him to study brewing and distilling science in Scotland where he developed the skillset needed to start his own business. In 2010 he launched the award-winning Westland Distillery in Seattle’s SoDo district, and just a few years later was recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 list as a tastemaker “redefining food and drink in 2016.” |
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Sep 03, 2020 4:00 PM
Paula Houston has recommended The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander for our next Peacebuilder Book Club discussion on Thursday, September 3rd. This will be the third in our series following the highly recommended White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo and So You Want to Talk About Race by Oluo Ijeoma. Order now. The audio book is the easiest and quickest to obtain. |
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Online Program
Sep 09, 2020 12:00 PM
Join us for a presentation that will illuminate the prevalence and growth of the fastest-growing epidemic facing the United States and the West...Alzheimer's. This disease is also the costliest by an order of magnitude and to date, we have no pharmaceutical treatment to slow or stop the disease. For the last fifteen years, Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai have spoken about our ability as families and communities to affect the prevalence of this disease through a comprehensive approach. What they have been talking about for the last few years is now accepted by all. Their approach is being used in the largest community-based research program in the country and has repeatedly demonstrated the remarkable influence of lifestyle on preventing dementia and other cognitive diseases. Husband-and-wife neurologists and scientists, Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, are dedicated to educating people on the simple steps to long-term brain health and vitality through their clinical work as Directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Health, and co-creators of the Healthy Minds Initiative, a nonprofit organization which aims to help empower communities to achieve their optimal brain health. |
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Online Program
Sep 16, 2020 12:00 PM
The black community has tried every way possible to be peaceful and patient regarding equity, human rights, and to be heard. What we are seeing now is the result of many years of frustration and waiting for systems to correct themselves. So the question we're faced with is, "What’s it going to take? What will our society and our country need for change to occur?" As a retired Seattle Seahawk player, high school football coach, sports radio talk show host, and director with Special Olympics North America, Ray Roberts is no stranger to leadership. The social unrest, along with his own personal stories of discrimination, have served as a catalyst to direct his leadership skills to this critical issue. Ray brings his passionate message and call to action at a time when so many are wondering, "What's it going to take?" |
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Sep 17, 2020 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
September is Disaster Preparedness Month, and we'll be celebrating with a disastrous Happy Hour. Dave Nichols of ShelterBox will talk about Rotary's disaster relief efforts, we'll test your disaster knowledge and preparedness with some fun trivia, and by popular demand, we'll have even more time for members to connect. We can't wait to see you there! |
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Online Program
Sep 23, 2020 12:00 PM
For some parks, providing great experiences has become more challenging because they have seen large and rapid increases in the number of people visiting, as well as changes to the times of year when travelers come, how they arrive, and how they want to experience parks. This has led many parks to look for solutions to the congestion they are seeing in certain areas as a result of growing visitation. We want these solutions to improve access and experiences while protecting park resources and values. The National Park Service is committed to collaborating with local communities and our business and non-profit partners to find solutions that improve the quality of visitor experience, address congestion in a thoughtful way, and maintain the tremendous economic engine our national parks provide. |
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Sep 29, 2020 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Enjoy a walk along the waterfront to the Olympic Sculpture Park followed by dinner and a beautiful view of Elliott Bay from socially distanced tables on the deck at Elliott's Oyster House. In addition to seafood, they offer chicken, pasta, and filet mignon (the same filet you get at the Metropolitan Grill). Attendees will meet by the Argosy Cruise sign for the walk to the Olympic Sculpture Park at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm. This event is limited to 34 people. Please RSVP by Friday, September 25th. For more information contact Doug Seto. |
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Sep 30, 2020 12:00 PM
As head of one of the most diverse offices in state government, Secretary Kim Wyman is responsible for overseeing state and local elections, corporation and charity filings, the Washington State Library, the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, and the Washington State Archives. Secretary Wyman is committed to promoting civility and civic engagement, and connecting people with their government. She serves on many state and national boards, enjoys mentoring students, participates in leadership-development organizations, and advocates for preserving and teaching our history and traditions, the importance of civics education, and volunteering in our communities. A leader of national renown, Secretary Wyman often shares Washington’s award-winning, innovative election administration and cybersecurity practices with organizations across the country. Her office led the successful statewide effort to modernize and secure the state’s election infrastructure and continues to focus on securing elections in 2020 and beyond. |
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Online Program
Oct 07, 2020 12:00 PM
Are you tired and overwhelmed from sheltering at home? Has it been difficult to maintain a positive attitude? Do you need some gratitude reinforcement to get you motivated again? Next week’s program will help you to overcome those issues and more to ensure you conquer your quarantine fatigue. Led by former Seattle 4 Rotarian, David George Brooke, a.k.a. That Gratitude Guy, this presentation is an entertaining, enlightening, and empowering talk that provides tools and techniques to blunt some of the worldwide pandemic effects. Embracing the incredible power of gratitude and using simple exercises to break old habits and beliefs, enables you to re-form and re-focus your life with a higher trajectory. |
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Oct 07, 2020 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The first five Rotary Clubs (Chicago, San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle, and LA) are gathering again! If you enjoyed our first collaborative meeting in May, you'll love this program filled with inspirational speakers and opportunities to connect, with a focus on Rotary's spirit and legacy of service. Our guest speaker will be Jennifer Jones, who this year became the first woman nominated to become President of Rotary International for 2022-2023. We'll also be announcing a collaborative service project happening later this fall. The program will run from 3:00-4:00pm, followed by optional breakout rooms. Registration is required to attend. We can't wait to see you there! Registration is required. |
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Online Program
Oct 14, 2020 12:00 PM
What Every White Person Should Know About African AmericansProminent trial and complex business litigation attorney James Williams serves as the Seattle Office Managing Partner of Perkins Coie. James was named a 2019 “Power 100” business leader and influencer by the Puget Sound Business Journal. His highly educational presentation will discuss why African Americans are uniquely American, and share the most significant events in history that have fundamentally changed their lives in America. |
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Oct 15, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
We hope to see you at our next Happy Hour on October 15, with guest hosts from the Seattle City Rotaract, the young professionals club founded by Seattle 4 Rotary in 2015. Test your knowledge with trivia, get to know your fellow Rotary and Rotaract members in breakout rooms, and learn the secret to the ultimate millennial happy hour snack: the avocado toast. |
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Oct 21, 2020 12:00 PM
Join us on Wednesday for our 5th Annual Diplomacy Day at Seattle 4 Rotary, featuring an enlightening conversation with former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Robert Gates on the exercise of power in today's complex and challenging geopolitical environment. This interview-style program will explore the key elements of power in all its manifestations, and how the United States might learn from its past success and failures to face future challenges. |
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Oct 28, 2020 12:00 PM
It is more important than ever to maintain a robust democracy in which all people can flourish. Innovation has never been needed more than it is today. We need a vaccine, and we need to jump-start the economy. All of these priorities will require innovation and diligent attention. The same is true with civil liberties and rights. Michele will share her ideas for urgently-needed, efficient, and often cost-effective solutions that increase justice, equity, and liberty. She will touch on drug policy, school safety, the right to vote, and things that YOU can do to strengthen our democracy and ensure equity and justice for all. |
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Nov 04, 2020 12:00 PM
Regardless of your hopes for election day outcomes, we all can agree our country is facing a crisis of spirit that has been building for decades. This crisis has left us starving for purpose, for courage, for connection, for each other. Now is the time to remember what we have in common and commit to uniting in a shared purpose. It’s the tallest aspiration imaginable – a vision of mutual respect, solutions that transcend tired debates and old divides, and universal belonging – and the greatest challenge of our times to finally achieve. Tim Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics, will share how his initiative UNITE is promoting national unity and solidarity across differences, and how each of us can be part of this new groundswell of change. |
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Nov 11, 2020 12:00 PM
Jason Gross is the Executive Director of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), a nation-wide coalition of over 500 businesses and NGOs that works in Washington, D.C. and around the country to strengthen America’s civilian-led tools of development, diplomacy, and defense. Jason will give a thorough analysis of what to expect from the new Congress, based on USGLC's experience meeting with over 300 congressional candidates this election cycle, and what to expect in the context of foreign policy from either a Biden Administration or another four years with the Trump Administration. |
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Nov 18, 2020 12:00 PM
Detective Kim Bogucki is a 32-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department and co-founder of the IF Project, a collaboration of law enforcement, current and previously incarcerated adults, and community partners. Detective Bogucki will draw parallels between her unique career path and some rather unusual, but highly effective models of community engagement. Detective Bogucki will also present practical strategies police can use to begin to earn trust…one department, one community, and one person at a time. |
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Nov 19, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
SAVE THE DATE FOR A SPECIAL NOVEMBER HAPPY HOUR!The Power of Servant Leadership: A Conversation With Howard BeharJoin this year's VP of Membership Mark Wright for a special Happy Hour conversation with Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks Coffee Company International and the author of It's Not About The Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks. Look for more details in upcoming Totem newsletters.
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