Wednesday, November 12 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Frolik at the Motif Hotel
Social Happy Hour
Our evening event in November is for fun and fellowship! Join us at Motif Hotel's recently remodeled Frolik restaurant for a social happy hour. No cost to attend but please note you will be responsible for your own food and beverage purchases.
Our member and the Major Gifts Officer at KUOW radio, Matt Albertson, moderated a panel discission on The Future of Public Broadcasting that featured: Rob Dunlop (President/CEO, Cascade PBS), David Fischer (President/General Manager, KNKX radio), and Tina Pamintuan (President/CEO, KUOW radio). Matt introduced the topic and the panel: “we have three local, public media leaders who will discuss what public media look like in our region. Three challenges they and all public broadcasting are now facing: changes in funding, technology and people’s attention.“
We heard how they are navigating these changes:
· There is a financial impact of course from the loss of Corporation of Public Broadcasting funding but also the psychological and emotional impact
· KUOW has closed this funding gap for this year thanks to their generous listeners but that is not true across the country
· Public broadcasting has a unique value to deliver; they each bring a different mission and provide broadcasting that commercial stations do not, including in the public safety space (for example, their stations are how we find out about emergencies)
· Going forward they want to focus on local coverage; opportunities for citizens to engage locally
· KUOW’s top priorities: hiring an investigative reporter, more political reporting and educating people on how media is made; teach people about media at an early stage
President Jan opened the meeting at the Motif Hotel on a rainy and dark autumn day with a few minutes of Table Talk answering the question: “Art is…?” She encouraged all members to read her Presidents Update that was emailed earlier this week and included our club’s top three funding priorities, the latest membership numbers (she reminded us that all of us are needed to grow our club), and the importance of networking opportunities now and going forward. She also recognized the many guests in attendance including someone visiting from Germany.
Our Gutter Ballers Unite(d) at Monday's Hunger Strike event raising money for Harvest Against Hunger and No Kid Hungry! You still have time to donate in support of our team and efforts to combat food insecurity. To give, please CLICK HERE.
Last week we announced that a board motion was approved to make club members honorary at the age of 90 and if in good standing with the club. With her birthday later this month, we will be moving Roberta Greer to honorary status. Thank you for your years of service, Roberta!
Our look back in the archives for this week takes us to 1911 and this “enticing” lunch meeting menu. Although this meal doesn't seem too appealing today, we should give them credit from their commitment to locally-sourced food!
Invitation to Mailing List for Karen Kalish Events
Club member Karen Kalish is a frequent host of salons, panel discussions, and other social events at her residence in Belltown. Recent events have included presentations from authors, political candidate forums, and informative sessions with local nonprofit leaders.
If you would like to be added to Karen's mailing list for notifications regarding future events, please contact her at karenkalish@gmail.com.
SRSF Spotlight
From November 1, 2025 to March 11, 2026, we are accepting grant applications for local and international service projects. If you have a project you’re passionate about—or know an organization doing meaningful work, now is the time to apply.
Please CLICK HERE for forms and instructions for local grants and CLICK HERE for international grants.
Every grant proposal must have a Rotary Club of Seattle member serving as an advocate. No previous experience is needed to serve as an advocate but please note that the primary advocate cannot be currently employed by the proposing organization, nor can they be on the organization's board. This is your chance to impact the things that matter to our club locally or internationally. Please see the attached document for the roles and responsibilities the advocate role entails.
Please email Jevon Powell HERE with any questions about local projects and applications and Maddy Vonhoff HERE about international projects and applications.
We are able to support the good works of the awarded grants through your generous annual donations to SRSF.
Saturday, November 8 8:45 AM-12:30 PM Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation
Boise Creek Restoration Day
Join the Rotary District 5030 Environmental Sustainability Committee for a half-day of work restoring the Boise Creek natural area. We will be planting 400 native edible plants and clearing invasive blackberry bushes.
Please join our arts interest group for an evening at Narae: a Korean American Cultural Celebration! CLICK HERE for tickets. If attending, please meet other members in the lobby at 6:45.
Narae is a landmark Korean American cultural celebration that brings communities together under the embrace of Narae (wings).
Through breathtaking performances, immersive storytelling, and world-class artistry, audiences will journey through a dynamic tapestry of sound and movement. This showcase of Korean heritage promises an unforgettable experience that rises, resonates, and soars.
In an effort to better inform membership of the health of the club, we will start posting member additions and resignations after each month's club board meeting. October membership changes approved by the board are as follows:
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 Director, 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!!
These are club membership (not total years of Rotary membership) anniversaries only
7 Years
Mary Johnstone
8 Years
Gene Boes
11 Years
Robyn Grad
19 Years
Dave Kraft
23 Years
Terry Van Nostrand
26 Years
Trish Bostrom
27 Years
Jonelle Johnson
37 Years
Tracy Garland
38 Years
Sue McNab
Get Involved
Meet fellow Rotarians and get involved in service. See below for a list of committees. Email the committee chair by clicking on their name. Or, contact Mary Goldie for more information.
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.
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 Chair to let us know how we can help.
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