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Birthdays
May 3
Tom Hayward
James Wong
May 4
Howard Burton
Alan Sclater
May 5
Eric Robinson
May 6
Alan Bergen
May 8
Susan Adler
Jane Pryor
May 9
Mary Johnstone
Walt Maas
Allison Parker
Paul Tsai
May 10
Mahnaz Eshetu
Neil Larson
Rich Senseney
May 12
Daniel Weiner
May 13
Matt Barnhart
Carl Behnke
Dan Varghese
MAY MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
1 Year
Jevon Powell
Eric Roecks
Stacie Sherman
2 Years
Howard Crabtree
Cody Fritz
Kevin Medved
Yoichiro Yamada
Gary Volesky
3 Years
Nathan Donohue
6 Years
Lina Kim
7 Years
Peter Wright
8 Years
Lisa Bridge
Liz Powell
Sarah Weaver
10 Years
Ken Grant
Faouzi Sefrioui
11 Years
Sue Beller
Jann Curley
16 Years
Jean Thompson
17 Years
John Kilpatrick Ph.D.
Jerilyn Brusseau
18 Years
Charley Dickey
20 Years
Maureen Brotherton
21 Years
Kirk Greene
22 Years
Father Steve Sundborg
25 Years
Len Cereghino
26 Years
Scott Harrison
27 Years
Doug Seto
33 Years
Tim Bendokas
36 Years
Tom Herche
48 Years
Ken Lowthian
58 Years
Bill Bain
SPONSORS
SEATTLE ROTARY ONLINE
Video of Seattle Rotary Programs are available online thanks to the generous support of our Seattle Rotary Online Sponsors.
Special thanks to our Gold Level Sponsor, Bob Alexander, and Silver Level Sponsor, Sherry Calvert of Caliber Investments.
In addition to supporting our club, becoming a Seattle Rotary Online sponsor brings many benefits. To learn more, click here, or contact Mariah for more details at Mariah@seattlerotary.org.
PARKING INFORMATION
For those who drive to our weekly luncheons, here is some information about available parking options:
The Westin - for self-park or valet, obtain coupon at meeting registration for a discounted rate of $14.
Pacific Place is another good option only a couple blocks from most of our venues. The cost is $12 for up to 3 hours. The garage is accessed from either 6th or 7th between Pine and Olive.
The Sheraton, Four Seasons, Grand Hyatt, and Hyatt Olive 8 do not offer discounted parking.
ROTARY CARES
Celebrate and support your fellow Rotarians during good and difficult times. Share news of kudos, awards, illness or loss with the Rotary Cares Committee (co-chaired by Fedva Dikmen & Jane Tornatore) — our group is dedicated to supporting and celebrating Seattle #4 members. Click here to contact the committee and share your news!
SUPPORT OUR ROTARY FOUNDATIONS FOR A YEAR OF ACTION AND IMPACT!
As Rotarians, we are leaders connecting for extraordinary good –both in our community and around the world. Together we are eradicating polio and malaria, bringing fresh water to rural villages worldwide to stop the spread of disease, and helping our neighbors in need with housing, healthy foods, and educational opportunities.
Once a year we ask you to fulfill your membership obligations and take action by making two gifts that will impact the world. One is to the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation (SRSF). The other is to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). Thank you for taking action now to help our club have a powerful and positive impact on our world.
Do you have a friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who you think would enjoy Rotary membership?
Contact Caroline Bobanick at 206-623-0023 or caroline@seattlerotary.org for more information or to reserve a complimentary lunch for a prospective member.
Terms ending 6/30/2019
Linda Cheever
Jimmy Collins
Beth Knox
Ben Linford
Johnny Lau
Terms ending 6/30/2020
Ken Colling
David Levine
Barbie Seifert
Jane Tornatore
Robyn Grad
Terms ending 6/30/2021
Fedva Dikmen
Paula Houston
Ben Wicks
Lillian Sherman
Sue McNab
The Future of Seattle Public Schools
May 8 at Noon
The Renaissance, 515 Madison St.
When we focus on ensuring racial equity in our educational system, unapologetically address the needs of students of color who are furthest from education justice, and work to undo the legacies of systemic racism, only then will we eliminate opportunity and achievement gaps and provide every student with a high-quality, world-class education.
That is the bold approach of the 2019-24 Seattle Public Schools Strategic Plan, largely shaped by Denise Juneau from the moment she became the 22nd Seattle Public Schools Superintendent on July 1, 2018. Throughout her career in public education, Denise has championed equitable access to quality education. She will share her inspiring story with us and give a glimpse into the future of our public schools.
Self-parking is available at the Renaissance for a $12 flat rate. Please pay with the cashier in the ballroom foyer before or after the luncheon to receive the special rate.
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Guests, visiting Rotarians, and members who are not on the meal plan can now purchase their lunch in advance. Online sales end the Friday before each luncheon.
If you miss the cutoff, guests can still register by contacting Mariah at mariah@seattlerotary.org.
Members are still welcome to purchase their lunch at the door.
If you plan to bring a prospective member as a guest, please contact Caroline at caroline@seattlerotary.org.
For more than 50 years, ArtsFund has promoted the value of the arts in King County, and recently commissioned The Social Impact of the Arts Study, about how art impacts communities. ArtsFund Vice President Sarah Sidman said arts organizations contribute $2.4 billion and 35,000 jobs to the Washington state economy, as she delivered powerful results from the GMA Research study that showed how art changes lives in three areas: youth and education, health and wellness, and neighborhood vitality.
It is my pleasure to introduce our newest member, Alvaro Jimenez, who is the founder of Gaudium Capital. Alvaro’s classification is Investments. He has been nominated by David Woodward and Jim Odom.
Back by popular demand, we are hosting our second business networking event Thursday, May 9th at the popular Hard Rock Café. This is a time to build business connections both with our members and the greater business community. Please feel free to bring your colleagues and club prospects.
Tickets are free for current Seattle Rotary members and $10 for non-members. There will be a no-host bar plus an array of delicious appetizers. Plenty of parking is available nearby.
You can sign up through the link below. So grab your cards and get ready to connect. We hope to see you there!
8:30-11:00 am @ Northwest Harvest Warehouse, 22220 68th Ave. S., Kent
Join Rotarians and Rotaractors from around the district for a morning of hands-on service. You'll be helping to pack some of the millions of pounds of healthy fruits and vegetables RFH provides every year for families and individuals in need.
Save the Date: Wellspring 10th-anniversary celebration
Thursday, June 13
5:00-7:00 pm @ the Rotary Support Center for Families, 1900 Rainier Ave. S.
Ten years ago we helped Wellspring build a home: The Rotary Support Center for Families. Join us on June 13 for an open house where we will celebrate the impact of your generosity.
5:30-8:15 pm @ the Queen City Yacht Club, 2608 Boyer Ave. E
Join fellow Rotarians and friends for the 50th Annual Seattle Rotary Mariners President’s Party on June 27 at the Queen City Yacht Club. The President’s Party will
recognize President Cindy for her leadership and insightful end-of-meeting proverbs.
Seattle Rotarians attending the conference are invited to join Seattle City Rotaract for a social during the Saturday afternoon break from 3:00-5:30 pm. Event details have been emailed to attendees we know of - if you did not receive an email, please contact Mariah for more information.
Seattle #4 Rotarians who have registered for the conference include Larry Granat, Dorothy Echodu, Charley Dickey, Kathy Williams, Linda Cheever, Virginia McKenzie, Cathy Gibson, Jacki Lorenz, Suzanne Griffin, Jennifer Porto, Sten Crissey, Steve Crane, Jim Moore, and Matt Albertson.
The Puget Sound Rotary Network is a great resource for Rotarians to share their business with others and learn about products and services offered by other Rotarians in the region.
Ted Kibble, a former Seattle Rotary member and co-founder of the firm Kibble & Prentice, passed away on April 30.
COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
For more information on committees, including those that do not have regular meeting times, see thecommittee page on our website. Meeting times and locations are subject to change, contact committee chairs for more information.
SERVICE COMMITTEES
Arts
11:00 am, 2nd Wednesday
Lobby of the Rotary Club meeting venue
Jim Loder
Business Mentor Program
1:30 pm, 1st Wednesday
Rotary Club luncheon room
William Marshall, Terry Van Nostrand, and Michael Verchot
3rd Thursday of the month at alternating times and venues. Email reminders will be sent in advance of each month's meeting.
Kevin Crane
Rotary Relations
11:00 am, 2nd Wednesday
Rotary Club meeting venue
Derick Pasternak
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Contact Us
Rotary Club of Seattle
1326 5th Ave Suite 342
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-623-002
Caroline Bobanick
Club Manager caroline@seattlerotary.org
Mariah Kimpton Associate Club Manager mariah@seattlerotary.org
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For more than 50 years, ArtsFund has promoted the value of the arts in King County, and recently commissioned The Social Impact of the Arts Study, about how art impacts communities. ArtsFund Vice President Sarah Sidman said arts organizations contribute $2.4 billion and 35,000 jobs to the Washington state economy, as she delivered powerful results from the GMA Research study that showed how art changes lives in three areas: youth and education, health and wellness, and neighborhood vitality.
It is my pleasure to introduce our newest member, Alvaro Jimenez, who is the founder of Gaudium Capital. Alvaro’s classification is Investments. He has been nominated by David Woodward and Jim Odom.
I’d like to introduce you to Chris Johnson, classification Human and Community Services, proposed by Molly Carney and Paul Ishii.
The Puget Sound Rotary Network is a great resource for Rotarians to share their business with others and learn about products and services offered by other Rotarians in the region. 