Founded 1909 Weekly News and Highlights December 8, 2023
President Nancy Cahill's Theme for 2022-23
Gather - Engage - Serve
NO MEETING DECEMBER 13
Next Event: Club Holiday Party on December 19
Tuesday, December 19
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Queen City Yacht Club
Annual Holiday Party
Enjoy music, food, fun, and fellowship at our annual holiday party! To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.
Members Out and About
The December issue of Rotary Magazine featured a spotlight of Rotary Club of Seattle's very own Jerilyn Brusseau!
Our members continue to give regularly to Bloodworks NW and would like to count you in our number! When donating, please snap a pic and let them know you are with Rotary District 5030 so our organization is credited for your generous giving!
The University of Washington December 2023 issue features an article highlighting club member Mike Hatzenbeler and his work as a community builder spanning from his time as a political science major in college to present day at PROVAIL. To read the article, CLICK HERE.
President Nancy called Seattle #4 Rotary Club to order at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She announced new elections coming up and officers. Faith Ireland spoke about the importance of the arts in Seattle going back to 1962, when she first was exposed to the arts via politics. She supported Wing Luke for Seattle City Council.
Thank you for attending the Rotary Club of Seattle's meeting this week. CLICK HERE for the link to the SRSF New Member Welcome Guide that was presented by Kevin Crane and Vicky Oxley. You will see again how your gifts are making a difference in this world! We are a service club and our service committees bring our raised funds to life!
You should have also received a text this week with THIS LINK to the donation page our website showing all the ways you can give to both the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation and The Rotary Foundation.
For more information about the two foundations, CLICK HERE.
Saturday, December 9
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wellspring Family Services
Volunteer Saturday - Giving Together Drive
Every December, the Wellspring Family Store transforms into a holiday wonderland to provide gifts and toys to children in families experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. Volunteers will write cards to be included in holiday orders, organize toys, or pack toy orders to go directly to families.
Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must complete a volunteer applicationby CLICKING HERE and RSVP by CLICKING HERE at least one week in advance of the event date. Masks are required on-site for all volunteer activities.
Wednesday, December 13
6:00 PM
AMC Pacific Place
Boys in the Boat Private Premiere Screening
Thanks to club members Nicole Klein and Linda Lowry, we are offering this special opportunity to see an early screening of the much-anticipated Boys in the Boat film. We will send a club-wide email soon with all event details but get this on your calendar ASAP!
Tuesday, December 19
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Queen City Yacht Club
Rotary Club of Seattle
Holiday Party
Join us for a festive celebration at the Queen City Yacht Club!
The Rotary Club of Seattle is thrilled to host its annual holiday party, a wonderful in-person event that promises a night of merriment and joy. Get ready to mingle with fellow Rotarians and indulge in delicious food and drinks.
This is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and embrace the holiday spirit with your Rotary community. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of laughter, cheer, and good company. Mark your calendars now for the Rotary Club of Seattle Holiday Party!
For event details and to purchase tickets, please click HERE. Ticket price $10.
Wednesday, January 17
6:00 PM
Tanoor Restaurant (Dexter Ave. Location)
Ethnic Dinner Hosted by Fedva Dikmen
Club member Fedva Dikmen would like to invite you to our next club ethnic dinner at Tanoor Restaurant. The set menu is $55 per person. To RSVP for this event, please contact Fedva by CLICKING HERE.
Seattle # 4 is co-sponsoring a 9 day tour to Kenya to learn more about Rotary service, especially malaria projects and working with Rotary Clubs in other countries.
The tour will include sightseeing and more importantly 3 days, 2 nights of safari. The $2,400 price includes all hotels, transportation within Kenya, food, adult beverages tips and admissions; based on double occupancy. If interested, contact Larry Granat: Larry@lgranat.com
Notice
Lunch Cost Changes: All individual payments for meeting lunches across the board are now $45 including visiting Rotarians and prospective member guests.
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!!
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 Carma McKay for more information.
4. Invite your connections to a weekly meeting, and let carma@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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