Rotary Club
of Seattle
Weekly Totem
    Founded 1909                      Weekly News and Highlights                        April 19, 2019
 
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LOOKING AHEAD

May 1
The Westin
Sarah Sidman, ArtsFund
 
May 8
The Renaissance
Denise Juneau, Seattle Schools Superintendent
 
May 15
The Westin
Seattle Fire Department Awards
 
May 22
The Westin
Program TBA
 
May 29
The Sheraton
AI Ethics Panel
 
June 5
The Grand Hyatt
General Volesky, Commander of America's First Corps 
TOTEM SUBMISSIONS
 
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Birthdays

April 20
Robyn Grad
April Mobley
 
April 21
Derick Pasternak
 
April 23
Chris Charbonneau
Jim Linardos
 
April 25
Watt Taylor
 
April 26
Catherine Cleveland
Anne Gillingham
 
April 28
John Adams
Tom Mormino
Shell Stone
 
April 29
Dorothy Echodu
APRIL MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
 
1 Year
Jessica Bhuiyan
 
2 Years
Alejandro Grajal
Gary Hartman
 
4 Years
Michael Adams
Rosanne Lapan
Benjamin Wicks
 
6 Years
Lauren Domino
Michele Shaw
 
9 Years
Kelly Holm
Kari Rallo
 
10 Years
Gary Drobnack
 
11 Years
Steven Boyd
 
13 Years
Stephen Sundquist
 
14 Years
Linda Cheever
 
15 Years
Hollie Ellis
Freeman Fong
 
16 Years
Alfred Benaroya
 
19 Years
Jean Bateman CFRE
 
26 Years
Michael O'Byrne
 
32 Years
Robert Parks
 
34 Years
Rex Clark
 
35 Years
James Burdett
SPONSORS

Bob Alexander

 
SEATTLE ROTARY ONLINE

 

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!

 


SUPPORT OUR ROTARY FOUNDATIONS FOR A YEAR OF ACTION AND IMPACT!

 
As Rotarians, we are leaders connecting for extraordinary good –both in our community and around the world.  Together we are eradicating polio and malaria, bringing fresh water to rural villages worldwide to stop the spread of disease, and helping our neighbors in need with housing, healthy foods, and educational opportunities.
 
Once a year we ask you to fulfill your membership obligations and take action by making two gifts that will impact the world.  One is to the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation (SRSF).  The other is to The Rotary Foundation (TRF).  Thank you for taking action now to help our club have a powerful and positive impact on our world.

Interested in Proposing a New Member?

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.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
President
Cindy Runger

President-Elect
 Kim Moore

Immediate Past-President
Mark Wright 
 
Board Chair
David Woodward

Vice President for Membership
Liz Powell 

Vice President for Service
Susie Roe

Vice President for Programs
Rob LoBosco

Secretary
Jennifer Porto

Treasurer
Robert Stadler

Sergeant-at-Arms
Ken Grant 
 
TRF Chair
Jeff Pyatt
 
Governance
Jimmy Collins
 
Personnel 
Paula Houston 

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

Admiral Bill Owens,  
The US and China in 2039

April 24 at Noon
The Grand Hyatt, 721 Pine St. 
 
In 2039, China will most likely have a larger GDP than the United States.  And it may not be the only country with that distinction.  What will that mean for the balance of economic and military power in the world?  What will it mean for us?
 
Retired Admiral Bill Owens, former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, decorated war veteran, and renowned business executive, is currently co-authoring a book on this subject and will share his unique views and valuable insight.  Admiral Owens is a futurist known for his strategic and visionary approaches to world events.   His leadership in the pivotal decade following the Cold War contributed directly to much of what today’s military does well.

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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.

A Celebration of Service for the Hidden Homeless

Our President-Elect, Kim Moore, introduced our main program and our member Heather Fitzpatrick, CEO of Wellspring Family Services, who led a discussion of family homelessness.  She was joined by her colleagues at Wellspring; Derek Taylor, Walter Washington, and Bevette Irvis.
 
Heather reminded us that ten years ago our club celebrated its 100th Anniversary and as part of our centennial project built the Rotary Support Center for Families. Wellspring provides children education and counseling services in an effort to try to avoid the problems that come with homelessness and break the cycle of family homelessness.  Wellspring's Rotary Support Center for Families “works with adults to find and retain housing and works with children to succeed.” 
 
Read more...

Meet Bill Hammond

They say if you love someone, set them free. If they love you, they will return to you. If they don’t, well, they are stupid!
 
Standing next to me today is a very, very smart man. It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to our newest returning Rotarian, Bill Hammond, who rejoins us today under the classification of Health Care.
Read more...
 
UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP EVENTS AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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VOLUNTEER WITH WELLSPRING FAMILY SERVICES
Saturday, April 20
9:15-11:15 am @ the Rotary Support Center for Families, 1900 Rainier Avenue South
 
Spend a Saturday morning with your fellow Rotarians by helping families experiencing homelessness at Wellspring Family Services.
 
Your morning will be spent helping to sort donations for Wellspring’s Baby Boutique, a free clothing store for families facing homelessness.
ROTARY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Maintenance day
Saturday, April 27
9:00 am-12:0o pm @ the Rotary Boys & Girls Club,
201 19th Ave.
 
Rotarians, friends, and family are invited to come help spruce up your investment at the Rotary Boys & Girl Club's Annual Maintenance Day on Saturday April 27th. We'll get started at 9:00 am and finish with lunch at 12:00 pm. The club is located on the corner of 19th & E. Spruce.  Bring your favorite gloves or tool. Please contact Stacy Sherman for more information or to RSVP.
BUSINESS NETWORKING NIGHT
Thursday, May 9
5:30-8:30 pm @ the Hard Rock Cafe, 116 Pike St. 
 
Seattle 4 Rocks Networking! Back by popular demand, we are hosting our second business networking event Thursday, May 9th from 5:30-8:30 pm at the popular Hard Rock Café (116 Pike Street, between 1st and 2nd Ave). This is a time to build business connections both with our members and the greater business community. Please feel free to bring your colleagues and club prospects.
 
Tickets are free for current Seattle Rotary members and $10 for non-members. There will be a no-host bar plus an array of delicious appetizers. Plenty of parking is available nearby.
 
You can sign up through the link below. So grab your cards and get ready to connect. We hope to see you there!
Rotary First Harvest Work Party
Saturday, May 11
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.
Keeks Meeting
Thursday, May 16
7:30 am @ the Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave.
 
Meet fellow members, learn more about the club, and check off another item on your yellow badge checklist!
 
Because the Rainier Club needs to prepare for our group, please RSVP to Kevin Crane.
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. 
Cindy's Proverbial President's Party
Thursday, June 27
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. 

2019 DISTRICT CONFERENCE

May 16-19
Spokane Convention Center
 
Additional tickets are now available!
 
The district has made arrangements to simulcast the events at the Saturday Plenary Sessions into the Conference Theater at the Spokane Convention Center.  This will allow 200 more people to join in on the festivities!
 
Tickets for the simulcast are $125 and will provide admission into the Convention Theater as well as to the breakfast plenary session on Sunday.  The theater allows food and beverages inside and there will be a bar and concession stands nearby.
 
Seattle #4 Rotarians who have already registered include: Larry Granat, Dorothy Echodu, Charles Dickey, Kathryn Williams, Linda Cheever, Virginia McKenzie, Derick Pasternak, Catherine Gibson, Jacqueline Lorenz, Suzanne Griffin, Jennifer Porto, Sten Crissey, Steve Crane, James Moore, and Matthew Albertson.

World Malaria Day is
April 25

Mark Wright will have a World Malaria Day interview on KING 5 Evening News next Thursday, April 25, with Dr. Philip Welkhoff, Malaria Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  Dr. Welkhoff and his team are working with Rotarian Malaria Partners, Seattle 4, and many other Rotary clubs on malaria elimination in Uganda and Zambia.

Members in the News

Shout out to the Seattle #4 Members who were among the dozens of local Rotarians and Rotaractors who turned out this past Saturday to spruce up the Interurban Trail. The Seattle Times took note!
 

Thank you SRSF and Seattle #4 Rotarians!

Students and faculty from the Center School attended our luncheon this week to thank our club for our support in starting their music program. 
 

Rotary Means Business

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. 

COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

For more information on committees, including those that do not have regular meeting times, see the committee 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
 
Community Service
11:00 am, 1st Wednesday
1326 5th Ave., 7th floor conference room
Daron Vchulek and Lacey Clark
 
Education
11:00 am, 1st Wednesdays
Rotary Club luncheon venue
Mary Wagner and Lori Walker
 
International Service
10:30 am, 3rd Wednesday
Puget Sound Plaza, 1235 4th Ave. 15th-floor conference room
Sarah Weaver and Sarah Mackay

Peacebuilders
11:00 am, last Wednesday of the month
Rotary Club meeting venue
Matt Albertson and Alex Mummery
 
Rotaract
5:30 pm, 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Perkins Coie, 49th floor of 1201 3rd Ave
Virginia McKenzie, Liaison
 
Rotary Boys & Girls Club
11:30 am, 3rd Wednesday
Lobby of the Rotary Club meeting venue
Robert Stadler and Stacie Sherman
 
Sustainability
11:00 am, 4th Wednesday September-June
Northern Trust, 1301 Second Ave., Suite 2600
Eric Christensen

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES

Classification
10:00 am, 3rd Tuesday
1215 4th Ave., 3rd floor conference room
Jacki Lorenz and Jane Pryor
 
Keekwulees
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
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