Rotary Club
of Seattle
Weekly Totem
    Founded 1909                      Weekly News and Highlights                        March 29, 2019
 
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LOOKING AHEAD

April 10
Grand Hyatt
Dow Constantine, King County Executive
 
April 17
The Westin
Wellspring Family Services
 
April 24
Grand Hyatt
Admiral Bill Owens
 
May 1
The Westin
ArtsFund
 
May 8
The Renaissance
Denise Juneau, Seattle Schools Superintendent
 
May 15
The Westin
Seattle Fire Department Awards
TOTEM SUBMISSIONS
 
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Birthdays

March 29
Kelly Holm
 
March 31
Hamilton McCulloh
Jesse Thomas
 
April 2
Ben Linford
 
April 6
Bill Franklin
 
April 7
Ron Bayley
Fred Weiss
 
April 9
Gary Hartman
MARCH MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
 
1 Year
Zach Haveman
Sarah Mackay
Joyce Robertson
Taylor Shimizu
Jesse Thomas
Bonita Towne
 
3 Years
Daron Vchulek
 
4 Years
Kelly Pearson
Marc Rapaport
 
5 Years
Robert Boeshaar
 
6 Years
Trent Mummery
Theresa Wang
James Loder
Mark Long
Eric Newman
Jimmy Collins
 
7 Years
Dorothy Echodu
Rita Koefod
Arnold Ness
 
10 Years
Gary Smith
 
13 Years
Candy Lee
Janice Winemiller
 
14 Years
Cindy Runger
Jeff Pritchard
 
15 Years
Liv Wernecke
 
17 Years
Leon Rowland
James Odom
 
18 Years
Paul Heppner
James Wong
Joel Ferrell
 
19 Years
Einer Handeland
 
21 Years
John Steckler
 
22 Years
Joel Paget
 
23 Years
Craig Dawson
 
25 Years
Gerry Maurer
Judith Whetzel
 
26 Years
Christine Charbonneau
 
27 Years
Mark Weed
Laurel James
 
29 Years
Rich Lacher
 
30 Years
Douglas True
 
31 Years
Rita Ryder
 
32 Years
D. Jerry Burtenshaw
 
41 Years
Fred Weiss
 
69 Years
James G McCurdy
SPONSORS

Bob Alexander

 
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.

Interested in Proposing a New Member?

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.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
President
Cindy Runger

President-Elect
 Kim Moore

Immediate Past-President
Mark Wright 
 
Board Chair
David Woodward

Vice President for Membership
Liz Powell 

Vice President for Service
Susie Roe

Vice President for Programs
Rob LoBosco

Secretary
Jennifer Porto

Treasurer
Robert Stadler

Sergeant-at-Arms
Ken Grant 
 
TRF Chair
Jeff Pyatt
 
Governance
Jimmy Collins
 
Personnel 
Paula Houston 

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

Making a World-Class Community: A Discussion with Phyllis Campbell

April 3 at Noon
The Hyatt Olive 8, 1635 8th Ave. 
 
What would it mean for Seattle to be a world-class community?  And, more important, how do we know we’re not?
 
Phyllis Campbell, Chairwoman, Pacific Northwest, for JPMorgan Chase & Co., would like to share her thoughts on this subject and hear yours.  She will offer her experience from an illustrious career and 30-year history with Seattle, along with her perspective as an outsider in more ways than one.
 
We’ll first hear from Phyllis, and then have a facilitated discussion led by Seattle Rotary member and executive coach Kelly Holm.  Phyllis wants to know what you think, what ideas you’ve seen work, and how our increasingly diverse community can work together to reach world-class status.
NEW! 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.

The Federal Reserve and Seattle’s Role; Honoring a Fellow Seattle 4 Member

In explaining how the Federal Reserve helps to promote a strong and stable economy, Darlene Wilczynski, Vice President and Seattle Regional Executive for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, started her presentation with a story of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico in September 2017. As Puerto Rico went without power for 11 months during the crisis, the Federal Reserve saw a 700% increase in demand for cash after the storm, as no electricity meant no use of credit or debit cards. In response, the Fed flew cash to Puerto Rico repeatedly over those months in an effort to help ensure financial stability in a time of crisis.
Read more...
 
UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP EVENTS AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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Rotary First Harvest Work Party
Saturday, April 13
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.
Interurban Trail Clean Up
Saturday, April 13
10:00 am @ the Interurban Trail
 
Rotarians from across the district will be teaming up to adopt sections of the Interurban trail for this fun, hands-on service event. Contact our club's event lead, Eric Christensen, to participate. Stay tuned for more details!
#Boldforblood district Blood Drive
Monday, April 15
11:00 am-5:00 pm (closed 1-2 pm) @ 2014 4th Ave.
 
Rotary District 5030 is hosting a series of blood drives with local nonprofit Bloodworks Northwest this spring to help provide lifesaving blood to people in need in our community. It’s the easiest way there is to save three lives in the time span of your lunch hour and the perfect way to live up to Rotary’s motto: Service Above Self.
 
Please come to the blood drive at the Seattle 4 Rotary Club bloodmobile in Seattle on Monday, April 14. See the flyer for more information and how to sign up!
VOLUNTEER WITH WELLSPRING FAMILY SERVICES
Saturday, April 20
9:15-11:15 am @ the Rotary Support Center for Families, 1900 Rainier Avenue South
 
Spend a Saturday morning with your fellow Rotarians by helping families experiencing homelessness at Wellspring Family Services.
 
Your morning will be spent helping to sort donations for Wellspring’s Baby Boutique, a free clothing store for families facing homelessness.
TULIP TIME AT ROTARY
Wednesday, April 24
Sales start at 11:30 am @ the Grand Hyatt
 
The Rotary Club of La Conner  will be bringing loads of beautiful tulips to our April 24 luncheon.  A bouquet of 10 stems is only $5 -- you'll want a bunch!
ROTARY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Maintenance day
Saturday, April 27
9:00 am-12:0o pm @ the Rotary Boys & Girls Club,
201 19th Ave.
 
Rotarians, friends, and family are invited to come help spruce up your investment at the Rotary Boys & Girl Club's Annual Maintenance Day on Saturday April 27th. We'll get started at 9:00 am and finish with lunch at 12:00 pm. The club is located on the corner of 19th & E. Spruce.  Bring your favorite gloves or tool. Please contact Stacy Sherman for more information or to RSVP.
BUSINESS NETWORKING NIGHT
Thursday, May 9
5:30-8:30 pm @ the Hard Rock Cafe, 116 Pike St. 
 
Seattle 4 Rocks Networking! Back by popular demand, we are hosting our second business networking event Thursday, May 9th from 5:30-8:30 pm at the popular Hard Rock Café (116 Pike Street, between 1st and 2nd Ave). 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.
 
Here are all the details:
  • Thursday, May 9 at the Hard Rock Café 
  • Free for current Rotary members; $10 for non-members
  • No-host bar plus an array of delicious appetizers
  • Plenty of parking nearby
You can sign up through the link below. So grab your cards and get ready to connect. We hope to see you there!
Cindy's Proverbial President's Party
Thursday, June 27
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. 

2019 DISTRICT CONFERENCE

May 16-19
Spokane Convention Center
 
Additional tickets are now available!
 
The district has made arrangements to simulcast the events at the Saturday Plenary Sessions into the Conference Theater at the Spokane Convention Center.  This will allow 200 more people to join in on the festivities!
 
Tickets for the simulcast are $125 and will provide admission into the Convention Theater as well as to the breakfast plenary session on Sunday.  The theater allows food and beverages inside and there will be a bar and concession stands nearby.
 
Seattle #4 Rotarians who have already registered include: Larry Granat, Dorothy Echodu, Charles Dickey, Kathryn Williams, Linda Cheever, Virginia McKenzie, Derick Pasternak, Catherine Gibson, Jacqueline Lorenz, Suzanne Griffin, Jennifer Porto, Sten Crissey, Steve Crane, James Moore, and Matthew Albertson.

2019 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

Unforgettable moments are made at the Rotary International Convention, a place where the Rotary spirit fills the air with a level of energy and enthusiasm you can’t find anywhere else. This is the event where Rotarians unite and take action to create true and lasting change in the world. The 2019 event will be held in Hamburg, Germany June 1-5.​​​​​​​

Rotary Means Business

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. 
The 5th Avenue Theatre is offering Seattle #4 Rotarians a discount on tickets to this season's production of Marie, Dancing Still. Click the link below for details!

Recruits

Unless  protests are received in the time period required (seven days), the following will receive a "Welcome to Rotary" notification that their membership has been accepted:
  1. Matthew LeMaster, Partner with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.  Individual membership with a Law Practice classification. Proposer, Jimmy Collins, and Seconder, Mark Davis.  

COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

For more information on committees, including those that do not have regular meeting times, see the committee 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
 
Community Service
11:00 am, 1st Wednesday
1326 5th Ave., 7th floor conference room
Daron Vchulek and Lacey Clark
 
Education
11:00 am, 4th Wednesdays
Rotary Club luncheon venue
Mary Wagner and Lori Walker
 
International Service
10:30 am, 3rd Wednesday
Puget Sound Plaza, 1235 4th Ave. 15th-floor conference room
Sarah Weaver and Sarah Mackay

Peacebuilders
11:00 am, last Wednesday of the month
Rotary Club meeting venue
Matt Albertson and Alex Mummery
 
Rotaract
5:30 pm, 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Perkins Coie, 49th floor of 1201 3rd Ave
Virginia McKenzie, Liaison
 
Rotary Boys & Girls Club
11:30 am, 3rd Wednesday
Lobby of the Rotary Club meeting venue
Robert Stadler and Stacie Sherman
 
Sustainability
11:00 am, 4th Wednesday September-June
Northern Trust, 1301 Second Ave., Suite 2600
Eric Christensen

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES

Classification
10:00 am, 3rd Tuesday
1215 4th Ave., 3rd floor conference room
Jacki Lorenz and Jane Pryor
 
Keekwulees
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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