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President Jon's Four Cs: CONVENING, CONNECTING, COOPERATING, and COMMUNICATING!

Next Meeting - May 7 at Plymouth Church

Wednesday, May 7
Socialize @ Noon!

Meeting 12:30 - 1:30 PM

PeaceTrees Vietnam

Join in honoring PeaceTrees Vietnam's 30th Anniversary, building strong bridges of trust and understanding with the Vietnamese people.

Hear how Clearance of Unexploded Ordnance in Vietnam's two most wartorn provinces, Quang Tri and Quang Binh Province, saves lives, farm land, school grounds, road ways and villages. 

Learn how children's lives and limbs are saved through Mine Risk Education taught throughout the provinces; how 25 kindergartens for ethnic minority children in the mountainous areas fully support their education, safety and bright futures ahead. 

Listen to stories from PeaceTrees Citizen Diplomacy travelers who have traveled to Vietnam, north to south, welcomed by local people from Hanoi to Quang Tri and Quang Binh Provinces on to  Hue, Hoi An and to Ho Chi Minh City in the south. Unforgettable experiences!
 
 

Morning at the Movies for First 100 RSVPs!

 
 
A cohort of club members recently won a charity auction for a night at the movies and concessions at the Majestic Theater! There are 100 tickets available for Rotarians and their prospective member guests to attend; see more details from Past President Nancy Cahill, below.
 
Thank you for this club opportunity!
 

Date:   Saturday, May 10th at 9:30am (doors will open at 9am)

Who can come:   One Rotarian.   You can also include a guest or a prospective Rotarian.

  • Our Guests will also get to have one complimentary pass through the concession line!
  • Please give me the name(s) of who is coming

RSVP to Nancy Cahill: cahill@holmancahill.com   

FIRST 100 PEOPLE WHO SIGN UP GET TO COME!!!!

SRSF Spotlight

SRSF is rounding out the year with several club events-we hope you are able to join us in celebration!
 
Friday, May 23 from 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM @ Uplift NW
 
Uplift NW Tour and RISE Graduation Ceremony
 
Join us as we tour our 2025 Large Local Impact Grant recipient Uplift NW's facilities. We will attend the RISE program graduation as well on the day. Spend your lunch break seeing your SRSF donations at work in support of good happening in our local community. Please email Club Director Mary Goldie to RSVP to attend!
 
Thursday, June 12 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Rotary Boys and Girls Club
 
Rotary Boys and Girls Club 70th Anniversary Celebration
 

For seven decades, this iconic building has been a hub of opportunity, where young people have gained the skills, confidence, and hope to shape their futures. We invite you to come together with community leaders, alumni, supporters, and friends to honor the history we’ve built and the future we’re continuing to create.

Let’s celebrate the legacy of this space and the generations of young people it has served — and continue building the future, together.

 
Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Seattle Tennis Club
 
Pinkham & Skeel and President's Circle Reception
 
This reception will recognize our member donors for their generosity in giving this Rotary year. To join the Pinkham & Skeel Circle of Service, the minimum donation is $1,000. To join the President's Circle, the minimum donation is $2,500.
 
Jim Pinkham and Ernst "Ernie" Skeel were key figures in the early development of the Rotary movement. Pinkham, a lumber wholesaler, and Skeel, a lawyer, were both founding members of the Seattle Rotary Club. Skeel played a crucial role in drafting Rotary's first constitution and emphasized the importance of giving back to society. Pinkham later became Rotary Seattle's third president in 1911.   
 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE INVITATIONS HAVE GONE OUT TO QUALIFIED DONORS!
 
 
 
Thank you again for your very generous donations to the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation! 

Get Involved!

Saturday, May 3
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Diagonal Ave Park & Shoreline Habitat 

Rotary Restores the Duwamish River
 
Please bring work gloves, shoes that can withstand mud, and water bottles to this event and help other area Rotarians restore our river and plant new trees! Lunch will be provided.
 
For more information and to RSVP to attend, please contact Rotary District 5030 Environmental Sustainability Chair Dave Spicer by CLICKING HERE.

Saturday, May 10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wellspring Family Services

Wellspring Family Services Volunteer Paint Party

Join us for a fun and meaningful morning as we give the Wellspring lobby a fresh new look with a couple of coats of paint. Your time and talent will help us create a welcoming space for the families we serve!

 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO ATTEND

What to Wear:

· Clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on (work pants, shirts, closed-toe shoes)

· Optional apron or smock for extra coverage

· Hair tied back or under a cap

What to Expect:

· Standing and light physical activity for 3 hours

· Ladder use may be needed (comfort with ladders is a plus!)

· All painting supplies provided, including disposable gloves and face masks

· Wellspring will provide snacks and beverages

Ready to Join? If you haven’t volunteered with us before, please fill out our volunteer form by CLICKING HERE 

Questions or to RSVP by May 5th, CLICK HERE 

Let’s roll up our sleeves and paint with purpose!

Wednesday, May 14
4:30 PM
Ivar's on Alaskan Way

Walk the Waterfront 2.0 with Bob Donegan!

Look forward to the sequel to last year's waterfront tour, guided by our very own Bob Donegan.

Last year we walked south - and this year we will meet Ivar's Acres of Clams on Pier 54 and walk North

Followed by food, drinks, and (hopefully!) a great Seattle sunset at Ivar's!

Start Walking Tour: 4:30PM (in front of Ivar's)

Start Appetizers and Drinks @ Ivar's: 6:00PM

SEE YOU THERE!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Tuesday, May 20
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
UW Founders Hall, Peek Forum (5th Floor)

Rotary Business Mentors Showcase

 
This event will showcase the Rotary Business Mentors Committee and celebrate the completion of the Business Management Consulting Program. Held in Peek Forum on the 5th floor of Founders Hall at the UW Campus, the event will highlight how the program has positively impacted student learning and business growth. We’ll also recognize the vital contributions of the Rotary Business Mentors Committee in supporting both students and small businesses. 
 
 

Friday, May 23
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Uplift NW

Uplift NW Tour and RISE Graduation Ceremony

CLICK HERE to email Club Director Mary Goldie to RSVP to this event. Come tour our 2025 Large Local Impact Grant recipient facilities and attend this year's RISE graduation ceremony for program participants!

Thursday, June 12
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rotary Boys and Girls Club (201 19th Ave)

Rotary Boys and Girls Club Building 70th Anniversary Celebration

For seven decades, this iconic building has been a hub of opportunity, where young people have gained the skills, confidence, and hope to shape their futures. We invite you to come together with community leaders, alumni, supporters, and friends to honor the history we’ve built and the future we’re continuing to create.

Let’s celebrate the legacy of this space and the generations of young people it has served — and continue building the future, together.

🎉 Event Highlights

  • Light refreshments and an opportunity to connect with fellow friends of Rotary
  • A special display recognizing key milestones and stories from the past 70 years
  • Tributes to the people and partnerships that have made this journey possible
  • The opportunity to invest in the Club experiences that continue to shape youth's futures
  • An alumni group photograph

This is an all-ages community event! Please share this invitation with other Rotary BGC friends.

RSVPs are requested by June 6th to plan for catering. We look forward to celebrating with you!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

 

Wednesday, June 18
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Seattle Tennis Club

Pinkham & Skeel Donors Reception

SAVE THE DATE! This event will be open to select donors in honor of their contributions to the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation this year.

 

Discounted Fifth Avenue Theatre Show Tickets for Rotarians

The Tony Award winning, Best Revival of a Musical, PARADE is playing at The 5th Avenue Theatre April 16th – May 4th, 2025! You don’t want to miss this epic production and this beautiful, sweeping score. Remember to use your ongoing 25% discount! This North American touring production of the Broadway musical is filled with soaring music and with a timely and heart-wrenching story!
 
CLICK HERE to book directly through the 5th Avenue website or go to the CALENDAR section of our website and enter promo code ROTARY to purchase your tickets.
 
 
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. April membership changes approved by the board on April 22 are as follows:
 
New Members: Joshua Lieberman, Grace Chen, Rachel Ligtenberg, Michael Fors, Roy Wild
 
Resignations: Candy Lee, Jeff Pritchard, Kendrick Davis, Jennifer Porto

LINKS TO RESOURCES

SPONSORS
 

Bloodworks NW

REB Enterprises

Third Reel

Gates Foundation

CONTACT US

Rotary Club of Seattle
1326 5th Ave Suite 342
Seattle, WA 98101

Mary Goldie
Club Director
mary@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 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!! 

Speakers
May 07, 2025 12:30 PM
Plymouth Church
May 14, 2025 4:30 PM
Ivar's House of Clams
May 21, 2025 12:30 PM
Swedish Club
May 28, 2025 12:30 PM
Zoom Only
Jun 04, 2025 12:30 PM
Washington Athletic Club
Jun 11, 2025
Jun 18, 2025 12:30 PM
Motif Hotel
Jun 25, 2025 5:00 PM
Swedish Club
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Restores The Duwamish River
Diagonal Ave Park and Shoreline Habitat -
May 03, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Community Service Committee
Zoom
May 07, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
 
Education Committee Meeting
On Zoom
May 07, 2025 3:00 PM
 
Wellspring Family Services Volunteer Paint Party
Wellspring Family Services
May 10, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
May 14th Evening Event - Walk the Waterfront 2.0
1001 Alaskan Way
May 14, 2025 4:30 PM
 
International Service Committee (Monthly except Jun, Jul, and Dec)
On Zoom
May 16, 2025 10:00 AM
 
Rotary Business Mentors Showcase
UW Founders Hall, Peek Forum
May 20, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Mentor Committee
Plymouth Church 1st Floor Lounge
May 21, 2025 11:30 AM
 
Uplift NW Tour and RISE Graduation Ceremony
Uplift NW
May 23, 2025
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
 
TEST EVENT FOR JAN AND CYNTHIA ONLY
1325 6th Avenue
May 28, 2025 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-07:00)
 
View entire list
Joshua Lieberman
Grace Chen
Michael Fors
Rachel Ligtenberg
Roy Wild
 

CELEBRATING THIS WEEK 

May 2-May 8
 
Anchor Dewitt Jensen
Tamara Lawson
Alan Sclater
Carmen Best 
Rachel Smith
Jenni Cox
 

MAY CLUB
MEMBERSHIP
ANNIVERSARIES

These are club membership (not total years of Rotary membership) anniversaries only
 
1 Year
Arik Korman
Stephen Hall
 
2 Years
Julie Kang
Amy Maloney
Eunji Seo
 
4 Years
Dr. Yvonne Richards
Brenda Barnes
Tim Cummins
Steven Gonzalez
 
5 Years
Kerry O'Keefe
 
6 Years
Liam Li
Dorothy Miller
 
7 Years
Jevon Powell
 
13 Years
Peter Wright
 
14 Years
Sarah Weaver
Jonathan Kilpatrick (reinstatement)
 
17 Years
Sue Beller
 
23 Years
Jerilyn Brusseau
Dr. John Kilpatrick
 
24 Years
Charley Dickey
 
26 Years
Maureen Brotherton
 
31 Years
Edie Hilliard (reinstatement)
Len Cereghino
 
33 Years
Doug Seto
 
39 Years
Tim Bendokas
 
42 Years
Tom Herche

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. 

SERVICE COMMITTEES

Arts
Business Mentor Program
Community Service
 
Education
International Service
Peacebuilders
Rotary Boys & Girls Club
 
Environmental Sustainability
 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES

 
Member Engagement & Recruitment
New Member Introduction
Ani Black
 
Rotary Cares
 
Seattle Rotaract
Rotary Mariners
Nicole Klein
 
YRL - Young Rotary Leaders
 
Diplomacy Round Table Dr. Skip Rowland, Chair  

PROGRAM AND MARKETING COMMITTEES  

Music
Programs
Meeting Reporters
 

OTHER COMMITTEES

Finance

Get Connected!

1. Join our club's LinkedIn Group.
2. Recommend fellow Rotarians.
3. Include Seattle Rotary 4 in your profile. 
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.

Contact Marli Iverson at marli.iverson@comcast.net 
for additional information or visit the website at www.Music4Life.org.

ROTARY CARES


Would You Like Support from Your Fellow  Members? 

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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