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!
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
America’s First Corps: Commanding General Gary J. Volesky
June 5 at Noon
The Grand Hyatt, 721 Pine St.
You’ve no doubt driven by Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on your way down south. But do you know what they actually do there? Or that it’s the second largest employer in Washington State? Or that it’s the only army power protection base west of the Rocky Mountains and strategically located for rapid access to the deepwater ports of Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle? Or that its leader, the commander of America’s First Corps, is our own member, Gary Volesky, a highly decorated war veteran?
If you didn’t, you’re not alone. The world’s most powerful military exists so unobtrusively in our country that it’s easy to overlook them. So, we’re fortunate to have Commanding General Volesky update us on JBLM and share stories of the work his soldiers are doing throughout the Indo-Pacific region to help with training and building partner capacity in those nations. Maybe he’ll even share a story or two of his own.
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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
There is no denying how artificial intelligence or AI is growing at a rapid clip. It is being developed by scientists and data analysts with no oversight to protect privacy and prevent abuse, particularly among vulnerable populations. Rotarians learned about AI and the ominous implications of facial surveillance from a panel led by fellow Rotarian, attorney, and board member of an emerging organization called AI and Faith (www.aiandfaith.org), David Brenner. The day’s program was a discussion of this technology and its potential abuses if not used properly, monitored, and vigorously regulated.
I’d like to introduce you to our newest corporate member, Teresa Moore, the executive director of Seattle CityClub, proposed by Jon Bridge and Lillian Sherman.
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.
@ The Seattle Yacht Club, 1807 E. Hamlin St., Seattle
Save the date for the Pinkham & Skeel Reception at the Seattle Yacht Club on June 18. If you contributed to the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation at the $1,000+ level, you will receive a personal invitation to this reception very soon! New this year, each committee will be spotlighting one of their successful projects from the 2018-19 Rotary year. This reception will be an opportunity for you to interact directly with beneficiaries of our service grants. It will be very special for all who attend. If you’d like to join in the festivities, it’s not too late to top up your donation to the Pinkham & Skeel level. And we hope you do!
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.
The Mariners have reserved the first pitch for Rotary International VP John Matthews on a night with fireworks to join Rotary's fight to end polio. A portion of proceeds from discounted tickets will benefit Rotary's PolioPlus campaign. See the flyer for more information. Tickets can be purchased at mariners.com/polio using the promo code POLIO.
Celebrate the start of the new year with Seattle City Rotaract, a young professionals club sponsored by Seattle #4. You'll have the opportunity to meet the members, hear more about what they've accomplished this year, and learn about their plans for 2019-2020 at this casual rooftop barbecue. Rotarians, friends, family, and anyone interested in learning more about the club are welcome to attend. Tickets are $20 and include food and drinks.
Last week members of Seattle Rotary joined fellow Rotarian and director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Alex Fan, at a reception hosted by that organization. This is a great example of how the Rotary Diplomacy Task Force and the Consular Association of Washington collaborate.
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.
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:
Caitlin Grant, Experienced Senior Assurance Associate for BDO US, LLP. Young Rotary Leader with an Accounting Classification. Proposer, Virginia McKenzie, and Seconder, Susie Roe.
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
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 Club Manager, Caroline Bobanick, or Associate Club Manager, Mariah Kimpton, 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!!
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I’d like to introduce you to our newest corporate member, Teresa Moore, the executive director of Seattle CityClub, proposed by Jon Bridge and Lillian Sherman.
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.