Founded 1909 Weekly News and Highlights March 3, 2022
Next Week's Meeting
Wednesday, March 8
Westin Hotel & Zoom
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lisa Bridge, CEO of Ben Bridge
A Values-Focused Evolution to Continue to Thrive After 111 Years
Will downtown Seattle come back? Is physical retail dead? Does anyone want a mechanical watch when they can have an iWatch? With questions and headwinds like these, it could be daunting to be a jeweler in Seattle, but Ben Bridge has gained some perspective over five generations and 111 years and they can continue to remain bullish on each. Hear from President and CEO Lisa Bridge on what the future holds for Ben Bridge and the jewelry and watch industry.
Rotarians welcomed Catie Griggs, Seattle Mariners, President of Baseball Operations to the podium in conversation with Past Rotary President, Mark Wright, who has started a new position as Podcast Host at WORKP2P. He introduced Catie Griggs as the only female president in Major League Baseball and a Mariners first. “As a woman I am here to do a job and don’t waste a lot of time with that as I work with a variety of people gender and age notwithstanding about how to get the job done, but diversity as a valuable asset for any organization,” she began. “Everyone has a blind spot so we want people who look at the world differently.” She aspires to have the Mariners authentically connect with more members of the community. As baseball operations president she is involved with every aspect of the game from scouting to coaching staff, major and minor league athletes, ballpark operations, marketing, broadcast and construction negotiations and human resources. She aims to expand the Mariners brand and attract new audiences to T-Mobile Ballpark.
Do you often attend our weekly meetings online and would like to enrich the experience for all online viewers? Or do you arrive at meetings early and need something to do? Then volunteer to assist with the Zoom component of meetings! You will be responsible for letting guests in from the waiting room and interacting with attendees before the meeting starts. We can use a few more hands to help with this so if you would like to volunteer, please email Mary HERE.
Seattle Opera Presents A Thousand Splendid Suns
Sunday, March 5
2:00 PM
McCaw Hall
The Arts Committee would like to invite all Rotarians, especially Diplomacy and International Service Committee members, to the Seattle Opera world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns. If you are interested in joining the group, please email Robyn GradHERE.
Ethnic Meal at Tanoor Restaurant (Lebanese Food)
Wednesday, March 22
6:00 PM
Tanoor Restaurant
Rotarian Fedva Dikmen would like to invite all club members to her next ethnic dinner at Tanoor Restaurant (803 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle). The chef's choice menu of hot and cold appetizers, salads, kebobs, grilled vegetables, rice, pita bread, and baklava will be offered at $50. Note that this restaurant does not have a liquor license.
To RSVP, please email Fedva HERE. Payment will also need to be arranged with Fedva at that time.
Young Rotary Leader Escape Room Night!
Wednesday, March 22
5:00 PM
Hourglass Escapes
Want to put your mystery solving skills to the test? Become the archaeologist your inner-child has always dreamed of with our Egyptian escape room in Seattle. With just your wits, clues from crates of artifacts, and notes from the trapped archaeologist, you must solve puzzles, discover mysteries, and help free Dr. Carter from his certain grave. Join other Rotary members in working together to solve the mystery and escape!
The escape room takes a max of 60 minutes. Max 12 people. If there are more RSVPs we can do a second escape room at the same time.
After we escape, we'll enjoy dinner at the Queen Anne Beer Hall (all are welcome to join around 6:45pm)
Cost: $35/player
Please RSVP by Monday, March 13th to Tabitha Claus HERE.
Sea4s March Madness Happy Hour and Meet Your New Club Director
Thursday, March 23
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yard House
We would like all members that have joined the club in the past year to attend this month's happy hour! We will be taking in some Sweet Sixteen March Madness action and you will have the opportunity to meet the new Club Director, Mary Goldie. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the club and getting involved as well as a time you can provide suggestions of what events and weekly meeting content you'd like to see more of. Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided by the club.
All members that have joined since January 2022 will be receiving a targeted email regarding this event. To RSVP, click HERE.
Wellspring Family Services Volunteer Day
Saturday, March 25
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wellspring Family Services
The Wellspring Family Store provides free essentials like diapers, formula, clothing, books, toys, and school supplies to children in families experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. This critical effort relies on volunteers to help sort clothing, manage inventory, and pack orders going to families. For more information regarding signing up to volunteer, please click HERE.
2023 UNCF Gala "A Mind Is..."
Saturday, March 25
6:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Downtown Seattle
The UNCF “A Mind Is…”® Gala is one of UNCF’s signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year. Supported by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and individuals, it involves celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in America’s future by getting students to and through college.
The event is black tie and cocktail attire.
Sten Crissey is putting together a Seattle 4 table for the event. As you register for the event, please list Sten Crissey as your table captain.
Rotary Club of Seattle has been a long-term partner with UNCF so if you are interested in attending, click to registerHERE.
Rotary Litter Pick with We Heart Seattle
Saturday, April 1
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salty's Seafood (West Seattle)
We Heart Seattle is a non-profit that comes alongside homeless encampments to clear trash. This is a harm reduction strategy for the people living there and also a beautification strategy for our city. Along the way, We Heart Seattle offers people living outdoors referral services to housing and drug rehabilitation services. Rest assured that if the homeless encampment we are working near is inhabited, We Heart Seattle will get permission from the residents before we clean. It's not uncommon for the residents to come out and clean with us. Wear sturdy hiking boots and layers for the weather. And if you have one, wear your "Rotarian at Work" tee or Rotary hat. This service project is appropriate for volunteers aged 13 years and older.
Saturday, April 15 (Olympic Spring Service Day) & Sunday, April 16 (Elwha River Exploration Day)
NatureBridge
There are two great opportunities in April to volunteer and explore nature through NatureBridge, a nonprofit organization supported by our club's own Seattle Rotary Service Foundation (SRSF).
For more details and to register to attend the Olympic Spring Service Day on April 15, please click HERE.
For more details and to register to attend the Elwha River Exploration Day on April 16, please click HERE.
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!!
Leadership Tomorrow Now Accepting Applications
We are now accepting applications for the LT Class of 2024, which will run from September 2023-June 2024.
During our 10-month Flagship Program, participants explore the interconnected issues that shape our region, develop and practice strategies and tools to become more effective leaders, and expand their personal and professional networks. The program, which unites leaders of all ages across industries, deepens participants’ understanding of the history and current impacts of racism in our region and provides opportunities to work individually and collectively to advance racial equity in Puget Sound.
Each LT class is comprised of up to 80 community leaders from the private, nonprofit, and public sectors who represent the diversity of our region in race, gender, profession, and geographic location.
I’m reaching out because I hope you’ll help identify leaders who would be interested in participating in LT. You can nominate potential candidates HERE or you can email Megan@leadershiptomorrowseattle.org.
Applications for LT’24 are due April 3, 2023, before 5:00 p.m. so please send your nominations as soon as possible.
Member Wally Kegel's wife Bernice took this amazing sunrise portrait while in Tanzania after the recent Rotary Africa Tour. Thanks for the amazing shot, Wally and Bernice!
4. Invite your connections to a weekly meeting, and let mary@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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