Founded 1909 Weekly News and Highlights April 21, 2023
NEXT WEEK'S MEETING
Wednesday, April 26
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom Only
Tom Mesaros
The Art of Non-Profit Giving
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 26thwill provide that information.
Thank you to Pete DeLaunay for being our meeting reporter this week.
Rotarians welcomed Washington State Treasurer, Mike Pellicciotti, Wednesday for a discussion about the role of his statewide office, and priorities going forward. “I inherited an enormously talented group of public servants when I was elected in 2020,” he said. “The office manages the state’s investments in various areas, manages the state’s debt, funds the state’s operating budget, transportation budget and capital budget.”
Kareen Vander Hoek, Don Kraft’s daughter, wanted us to know that Don and Midge are settling in at Mirabella’s skilled nursing floor. They have a beautiful double room, so they are able to remain together. He is getting the care he needs. Don uses a walker and struggles to get around, but with Karen’s help, he is able to Zoom in to the Rotary meetings. His 70+ years of perfect attendance is very important to him. He continues to be passionate about Rotary.
Don would love to hear from our members. According to Karen, cards or emails would be wonderful. You can send them to:
Saturday, April 22nd
1:00 PM
Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center
The Peace Builders Committee is inviting all to join us on Saturday, April 22, for a day including a little hiking or easy walking, some learning about our community’s history, including that of the local indigenous peoples, and fun socializing with fellow Rotarians at a “happy hour” afterwards.
Join Southwest Seattle Historical Society and West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails Group for a guided hike followed by an oral history panel program highlighting the tribal, residential, industrial, political and ecological history of Seattle’s largest contiguous forest.
1:00 pm - Hike to Pigeon Point Park
(moderate to strenuous)
1:30 pm - Hike to heʔapus Village Park (easiest)
3:00 pm - Panel at Longhouse
Afterwards, Seattle Rotarians will enjoy a “happy hour” at a local establishment.
Both hikes depart from the Duwamish Longhouse.
Duwamish Tribe Longhouse & Cultural Center
4705 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Registration for this event includes either hike and the panel program. Light refreshments will be provided before the panel begins.
Afterwards, Seattle Rotarians will enjoy a “happy hour” at a local establishment.
Contact Kathy Williams HERE to register both for the hikes, the panel discussion, and the happy hour afterwards. When you register, you will be informed of the “Happy Hour” location.
Community Forest Restoration Planting Party
Friday April 28th
2:00 PM-6:00 PM
Discovery Park
Seattle Rotarians are invited to join the United Indians of All Tribes, the Green Seattle Partnership and the Na'ah Illahee Fund at their Community Restoration Planting Party at the Daybreak Star Cultural Center in Discovery Park.
Be part of the vision to create a Food and teaching Forest at the Daybreak Star Cultural Center. Our efforts support indigenous communities living in Seattle to learn and harvest traditional foods and medicine.
Come ready to plant these sacred medicines and foods. tools will be provided.
Theo's Chocolate Private Tour Experience
Saturday, April 29
1:00 PM
Theo's Chocolates
During this hour-long interactive experience, you’ll discover the origins of cacao, see how we craft our chocolate from scratch in Seattle, and learn about the close partnerships we’ve cultivated with the farmers we source from. Plus, you’ll get an inside view of our factory to see where the magic happens. And what chocolate experience would be complete without tasting? During your visit, you’ll indulge in a wide range of treats, from our nationwide bestsellers to hand-crafted confections.
Note that tickets are first come, first serve and capped at 21; each member may bring no more than two additional guests. Cost for each attendee is $15, with part of ticket costs being subsidized by the club.
To register to attend, please RSVP to Jan Levy. You will then receive an invoice from Freshbooks to pay for your ticket.
Dinner & 5th Avenue Theater Saturday, May 3 Dinner at 5:30 PM (Washington Athletic Club), Performance at 7:30 PM (5th Avenue Theater)
We will be having dinner together at the Washington Athletic Club prior to the musical. Please contact Doug Seto HERE to make a reservation for dinner at the Washington Athletic Club and if you have any questions.
Join fellow Rotarians at Sweeney Todd, a deliciously thrilling story of revenge and retribution, which continues The Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre’s celebration of the titan of musical theatre: Stephen Sondheim. After 15 years in exile, Sweeney Todd arrives in a dark ad gritty London, hungry for vengeance against the judge who destroyed his life. Todd joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, the unhinged proprietress of a failing pie shop, and together they develop a spine-tingling plot to extract revenge.
Purchase your tickets HERE for a special discount.
We love to see our Rotary members promoting good works in our community and abroad! If you have a project or fundraiser that you are excited about and would like to promote to your fellow club members, please check in with our Membership Manager, Mary Goldie, before distributing information or invitations through our email roster. We value the privacy of our members’ contact information and can let you know the appropriate ways to reach out to folks in our club. Thank you!!
4. Invite your connections to a weekly meeting, and let carma@seattlerotary.org know so they may be introduced.
If you don't already have a LinkedIn profile, CLICK HERE to learn how to get started.
SEATTLE 4 ROTARY AUDIO VISUAL SPONSORS
Video of Seattle 4 Rotary Programs are available online thanks to the generous support of our Seattle Rotary Audio Visual Sponsors.
Special thanks to our Gold Level Sponsor, Bob Alexander.
In addition to supporting our club, becoming a Seattle 4 Rotary Audio Visual Sponsor brings many benefits. To learn more, click here, or contact Mary for more details at mary@seattlerotary.org.
Do You Have Any Musical Instruments to Donate to Students in Need?
Music4Life is a non-profit and project of Rotary District 5030 that distributes musical instruments to public school students in need.
We welcome any gently used musical instruments you wish to donate. They can be delivered directly to these local music stores that are now open: American Music in Phinney Ridge and Kennelly Keys Music in Bellevue, Lynnwood, and Everett.
Please accompany your instrument with the PDF donation form, linked below.
Our Rotary Cares team is ready to listen and to support you. One of the wonderful things about our club is that you have many friends --you just need to reach out to tap into our amazing network of caring people. Please contact our Rotary Cares Committee Co-Chairs are listed below to let us know how we can help.
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