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2023-11-20 18:15:00Z Nov. 20, 2023
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person)
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person) Nov. 20, 2023
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2023-11-20 18:30:00Z Nov. 20, 2023
Rotary Student of the Month
Erisa Baba of Lake Washington High School Rotary Student of the Month Nov. 20, 2023 6:30 p.m.
On Monday, November 20, greet the first Rotary Student of the Month from Lake Washington High School for this year.  Erisa Baba describes herself as a compassionate, involved, talented senior who plans to attend college to gain skills to design structures or technologies that will benefit people.  Erisa counts among her accomplishments achieving two Boston Architectural College Summer Academy badges, earning GPA Gold Level Awards her freshman, sophomore, and junior years, a 4.0 Honors Designation her freshman and sophomore years, and competing with the Lake Washington High School girls' varsity soccer team.  She's involved in her community as a soccer coach, Bellevue College Disability Resource Center contributor, and as a high school peer tutor.
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2023-11-20 18:40:00Z Nov. 20, 2023
Rotarian Kate Koslosky will present a brief classification talk introducing herself
Classification Talk: Kate Koslosky Rotarian Kate Koslosky will present a brief classification talk introducing herself Nov. 20, 2023 6:40 p.m. View
2023-11-20 18:50:00Z Nov. 20, 2023
Rotarian Michelle Cazeau will present a brief classification talk introducing herself
Classification Talk: Michelle Cazeau Rotarian Michelle Cazeau will present a brief classification talk introducing herself Nov. 20, 2023 6:50 p.m. View
2023-11-27 18:15:00Z Nov. 27, 2023
Bye Week (No Meeting)
Bye Week (No Meeting) Nov. 27, 2023
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2023-11-30 17:30:00Z Nov. 30, 2023
Rotary Board of Directors Special Meeting*
Rotary Board of Directors Special Meeting* Nov. 30, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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2023-12-04 18:15:00Z Dec. 04, 2023
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person)
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person) Dec. 04, 2023
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2023-12-04 18:30:00Z Dec. 04, 2023
Rotary Student of the Month
Brooke Lewis of Lake Washington High School Rotary Student of the Month Dec. 04, 2023 6:30 p.m.
On Monday, December 4, meet the club's second Rotary Student of the Month, Brooke Lewis. A senior at Lake Washington High School, Brooke is a Feminist Club officer, a member of National Honors Society, and a panel member for Kang Connections, a student founded and run peer-to-peer mental health organization. She is also a 2023-2024 National Alliance for Mental Illness Eastside Youth Ambassador. Additionally, Brooke is a competitive gymnast who has woin several state titles and a state-wide character award. As Brooke looks to college, she is anxiously awaiting this new chapter of her life to make lasting memories and learn about diverse topics within the STEM field.
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2023-12-04 18:40:00Z Dec. 04, 2023
Rotarian Josephine Shi will present a brief classification talk introducing herself
Classification Talk: Josephine Shi Rotarian Josephine Shi will present a brief classification talk introducing herself Dec. 04, 2023 6:40 p.m. View
2023-12-04 18:50:00Z Dec. 04, 2023
Rotarian Peter Peaquin will present a brief classification talk introducing himself
Classification Talk: Peter Peaquin Rotarian Peter Peaquin will present a brief classification talk introducing himself Dec. 04, 2023 6:50 p.m. View
2023-12-11 18:15:00Z Dec. 11, 2023
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting*
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting* Dec. 11, 2023
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2023-12-11 18:40:00Z Dec. 11, 2023
An update on the activities and plans for Helen's Place
Dietra Clayton of Helen's Place & The Sophia Way An update on the activities and plans for Helen's Place Dec. 11, 2023 6:40 p.m.

Dietra Clayton is the managing executive director of The Sophia Way, and will share updates about the organization's activities in 2023  and touch upon its journey as The Sophia Way celebrates its 15th anniversary. She will also share her vision of the organization's mission and programs in 2024.

Dietra's expertise spans the entire continuum of care, with a focus on in-home caregiving, support for individuals with disabilities, those affected by HIV, and compassionate care for individuals facing psychiatric challenges. Embarking on her journey with The Sophia Way in 2017 as a part-time, on-call shelter worker, Dietra quickly developed a deep connection with the organization and its impactful work. Recognizing her commitment and leadership qualities, she was appointed director of client services and shelter programs in 2019. In this role, she successfully led a dynamic team of 20, overseeing all facets of programming, services, provider support, and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness. In 2021, Dietra assumed the position of managing executive director. Under her leadership, the organization continues to make significant strides in its mission to provide essential services and support to women in need of shelter and stability.

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2023-12-18 17:30:00Z Dec. 18, 2023
Rotary Club of Kirkland Holiday Party
Rotary Club of Kirkland Holiday Party Dec. 18, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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2023-12-21 17:30:00Z Dec. 21, 2023
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting*
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting* Dec. 21, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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2023-12-25 00:00:00Z Dec. 24, 2023
Christmas Day (No Meeting) Dec. 25, 2023 View
2024-01-01 00:00:00Z Dec. 31, 2023
New Year's Day (No Meeting) Jan. 01, 2024 View
2024-01-08 18:15:00Z Jan. 08, 2024
Bye Week (No Meeting)
Bye Week (No Meeting) Jan. 08, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-01-15 00:00:00Z Jan. 14, 2024
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Meeting) Jan. 15, 2024 View
2024-01-18 17:30:00Z Jan. 18, 2024
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting*
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting* Jan. 18, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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2024-01-22 18:15:00Z Jan. 22, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person)
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person) Jan. 22, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-01-22 18:30:00Z Jan. 22, 2024
Rotary Student of the Month
Andy Alkin of Lake Washington High School Rotary Student of the Month Jan. 22, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Andy Alkin is a senior at Lake Washington High School, and plans to major in economics in college so he can create new financial mechanisms and applications such as micro-loans and budget planning to help people, especially the underprivileged, to overcome financial challenges. Andy played Varsity Soccer all of his high school years, and plays in a band for which he writes original songs. Andy often volunteers in food drives, park cleanups, and youth camps. Andy’s family is from Ukraine, so when the war began he founded a non-profit, Youth Soccer for Peace. He mounted a "Soccer For Ukraine" campaign and hosted soccer bootcamps that are donation-based for local children and free for refugees. Earnings from the campaign are helping build a soccer field for an orphanage in Ukraine and helping local refugees.
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2024-01-22 18:35:00Z Jan. 22, 2024
Rotarian Jocelyn Ellison will present a brief classification talk introducing herself​
Classification Talk: Jocelyn Reiter Ellison Rotarian Jocelyn Ellison will present a brief classification talk introducing herself​ Jan. 22, 2024 6:35 p.m. View
2024-01-22 18:40:00Z Jan. 22, 2024
Presenting the story of one of the largest sailing centers in the region
Seth Muir of Sail Sand Point Presenting the story of one of the largest sailing centers in the region Jan. 22, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Seth Muir is the executive director of Sail Sand Point (SSP), a non-profit community sailing center at Magnuson Park in Seattle, right across Lake Washington from Kirkland. SSP hosts over 16,000 people annually and has grown into one of the largest sailing centers in the region. Seth will introduce Rotarians to the SSP programs, highlight their recent successes, and describe their ambitious plans for the future.
 
Before joining SSP in 2019, Seth ran Salish Sea Expeditions, a Puget Sound marine science and sailing organization, and served as director of the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association's programs on ships, work shops, and submarines.
 
Seth promises the club an entertaining presentation without (too much) cursing or keel-hauling of anyone. 
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2024-01-29 18:15:00Z Jan. 29, 2024
Bye Week (No Meeting)
Bye Week (No Meeting) Jan. 29, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-02-05 18:15:00Z Feb. 05, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person)
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person) Feb. 05, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-02-05 18:30:00Z Feb. 05, 2024
Rotary Student of the Month
Subhasheni Venkatesh of Lake Washington High Sch. Rotary Student of the Month Feb. 05, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Subhasheni Venkatesh describes herself as a resilient problem solver with a high-priority goal of pursuing a degree in computer science. She’s immersed herself in the world of programming, hoping to use these skills to meaningfully impact others around her. Subhasheni is the Girls Who Code treasurer, Indian American Community Services secretary, and National Honor Society mentor and tutor. She supports her peers by planning community events, fundraisers, hackathons, managing club funds, taking attendance, and planning meetings. Outside of school, she volunteers at Radiance Learning Academy as an unpaid basic math tutor for preschoolers and kindergarteners. During the summers, she dedicates time to learning and focusing on her passions by participating in the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program (SIP).
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2024-02-05 18:40:00Z Feb. 05, 2024
The role of the state treasurer
Mike Pellicciotti, Washington State Treasurer The role of the state treasurer Feb. 05, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Mike Pellicciotti (Pelly-chotty) was elected Washington’s 24th State Treasurer in 2020. As Washington’s chief financial officer, Mike is dedicated to financial transparency, protecting Washington’s financial health, and advancing policies that best serve our state’s working families and retirees. Before becoming Treasurer, he served two terms in the Washington House of Representatives, where he served on House fiscal committees, including the Capital Budget Committee. In the legislature, Mike fought for more equitable and open government, passing laws to get “dark money” out of politics and requiring that the legislature provide its public records.
 
Before representing the 30th Legislative District of South King and North Pierce Counties, Mike was an assistant attorney general who managed a state unit that combatted economic fraud in Washington. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, and he received his Master’s in Rural Development as a United States Fulbright Scholar, where he studied economic development. His Juris Doctor is from Gonzaga University and is a lifelong fan of Gonzaga Basketball.
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2024-02-12 17:30:00Z Feb. 12, 2024
Rotary Valentine Dinner
Rotary Valentine Dinner Feb. 12, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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2024-02-15 17:30:00Z Feb. 15, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Rummage Sale Team Meeting*
Rotary Club of Kirkland Rummage Sale Team Meeting* Feb. 15, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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2024-02-15 17:31:00Z Feb. 15, 2024
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting*
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting* Feb. 15, 2024
5:31 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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2024-02-19 00:00:00Z Feb. 18, 2024
President's Day (No Meeting) Feb. 19, 2024 View
2024-02-26 18:15:00Z Feb. 26, 2024
Bye Week (No Meeting)
Bye Week (No Meeting) Feb. 26, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-02-29 10:00:00Z Feb. 29, 2024
Hopelink Service Day
Hopelink Service Day Feb. 29, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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2024-03-04 18:15:00Z Mar. 04, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person)
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person) Mar. 04, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-03-04 18:30:00Z Mar. 04, 2024
Rotary Student of the Month
Reese Roberts of Lake Washington High School Rotary Student of the Month Mar. 04, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Reese Roberts is a junior who describe herself as a kind, outgoing, hardworking person who loves to spend time with friends and family she’s not at school, playing basketball, or volunteering. Some of her goals are graduating with a 4.0 GPA, being named female student-athlete of the year her senior year, attending college out of state with many scholarships, and gaining a corporate job quickly after college. Some of her accomplishments are earning a 4.0 GPA for her first two years of high school, making varsity basketball as a freshman, and playing in the state championship two years in a row. Athletics is not Reese’s only extracurricular involvement; she volunteers often with youth sports programs and for her school due to the clubs in which she participates, including Honor Society and Link Crew.
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2024-03-04 18:40:00Z Mar. 04, 2024
A conversation with the chief executive officer of The Lighthouse for the Blind
George Abbott of The Lighthouse for the Blind A conversation with the chief executive officer of The Lighthouse for the Blind Mar. 04, 2024 6:40 p.m.
George Abbott, the chief executive officer of The Lighthouse for the Blind, will provide Rotarians with an update on the work of the Lighthouse, a social enterprise that started in Seattle in 1918. Today the Lighthouse manufactures parts for the aerospace industry, and provides a variety of products and services to the federal government. The mission is to empower individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities. Focus will be on the types of jobs employees who are blind hold, services provided to employees and the community, and priorities for the future. Time will be reserved for questions and answers.
 
In 2014,m George joined the board of trustees for the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., where he served until 2018. In March of 2020, George relocated from Chicago to Seattle to join the Lighthouse as senior vice president. In August 2021, he was promoted to president and CEO overseeing the direction of 450 employees, 250 of whom are blind and DeafBlind, across twenty locations throughout the U.S.
 
George earned a Bachelor of Science in finance with a minor in economics, a Master of Science in Education in Rehabilitation Teaching of Blind Adults from Northern Illinois University, as well as a certificate in nonprofit management from the University of Illinois – Chicago. George’s interest in the rehabilitation field was fueled by his personal experience as a blind person, born blind due to under-developed optic nerves. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. For more of George's biography, click HERE.
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2024-03-11 18:15:00Z Mar. 11, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting*
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting* Mar. 11, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-03-11 18:40:00Z Mar. 11, 2024
Mental health
Olga Yarmoshik of Hero House NW Mental health Mar. 11, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Olga Yarmoshik is the program director for the Hero House NW Bellevue Clubhouse and will discuss mental health with Rotarians. Olga started her Clubhouse journey in the summer of 2004 at Vincent House, Pinellas Park, Florida. She received her B.S. in Psychology from WSU and has been working for HERO House NW since March of 2006. Olga completed two weeks Comprehensive Clubhouse training at Genesis Club in Worcester, Massachusetts. She also participated in two administrative clubhouse trainings and completed Middle Management training in 2016. Her objective is to share with staff and members best practices of members' involvement in all aspects of Clubhouse operation with focus on members' strengths, talents, and abilities. She enjoys working side by side with members and meeting new members.
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2024-03-18 18:15:00Z Mar. 18, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person)
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person) Mar. 18, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-03-18 18:40:00Z Mar. 18, 2024
A conversation with the 2023-24 Rotary District Governor
Kaj Pedersen of Rotary District 5030 A conversation with the 2023-24 Rotary District Governor Mar. 18, 2024 6:40 p.m. View
2024-03-21 17:30:00Z Mar. 21, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Rummage Sale Team Meeting*
Rotary Club of Kirkland Rummage Sale Team Meeting* Mar. 21, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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2024-03-21 17:31:00Z Mar. 21, 2024
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting*
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting* Mar. 21, 2024
5:31 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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2024-03-25 18:15:00Z Mar. 25, 2024
Bye Week (No Meeting)
Bye Week (No Meeting) Mar. 25, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-04-01 18:15:00Z Apr. 01, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person)
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person) Apr. 01, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-04-01 18:30:00Z Apr. 01, 2024
Rotary Student of the Month
Raahina Ali of Lake Washington High School Rotary Student of the Month Apr. 01, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Raahina Ali describes herself as a student who is passionate about computer science, math, and service. Her high priority goals are to pursue a degree in computer science from a prestigious university, create innovative solutions for real-world problems using cutting-edge technologies, and inspire more girls to join the STEM field by being a role model and mentor. Some of her major accomplishments are volunteering for Math Agency, a program where she helps elementary students learn math; participating in hackathons and competitions related to computer science. Raahina’s most important community involvement is being associated with the Rotary Club of Kirkland, where she learned from and contributes to the Rotary values of service, leadership, and fellowship.
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2024-04-01 18:40:00Z Apr. 01, 2024
News about the Performing Arts Center Eastside
Lora Unger of Performing Arts Center Eastside News about the Performing Arts Center Eastside Apr. 01, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Lora Unger is the executive director of the Performing Arts Center Eastside, or PACE. PACE expects to be the preeminent provider of world-class performing arts attractions on the Eastside, reflecting the diversity of its communities. PACE plans to present acclaimed international, national and regional artists and ensembles while partnering with community groups and providing local artists and smaller arts groups with critically needed rehearsal, classroom and performance spaces.
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2024-04-08 18:15:00Z Apr. 08, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting*
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting* Apr. 08, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-04-08 18:40:00Z Apr. 08, 2024
News and Local Outlook from the Kirkland Downtown Association
Anne Hess of Kirkland Downtown Association News and Local Outlook from the Kirkland Downtown Association Apr. 08, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Kirkland Downtown Association executive director Anne Hess will provide Rotarians with the latest updates on local programs and activities supported by the KDA to maintain Kirkland's status as a vibrant, growing, and delightful place to live, work, and enjoy. Established over two decades ago to support Kirkland businesses, particularly the smaller ones, by attracting visitors to downtown Kirkland, the KDA organizes numerous free community events, helps beautify our community, and supports our merchants. KDA events include the Kirkland Wednesday Market, Summer Concert Series, Kids Concert Series, the Waterfront Car Show, Pumpkins in the Park, and Winterfest all designed to draw both tourists and residents into the heart of Kirkland to explore shops, dine at various restaurants and enjoy the picturesque waterfront.

Anne Hess is the editor of Greet Kirkland and BeLocal Kirkland. She has spent most of her life in Washington raising her family. She resides in downtown Kirkland, where she often enjoys strolls to the scenic waterfront parks with her dog Marley, spending time with her two adorable granddaughters, meeting friends at local coffee shops, and attending the Kirkland Performance Center concerts and events. Anne views volunteering as a cornerstone of her life in Kirkland, crediting it with fostering lifelong friendships through her commitment to the community.

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2024-04-09 13:30:00Z Apr. 09, 2024
Rummage Sale Storage Locker Inventory
Rummage Sale Storage Locker Inventory Apr. 09, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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2024-04-15 18:15:00Z Apr. 15, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person)
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person) Apr. 15, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-04-15 18:40:00Z Apr. 15, 2024
What's happening at the Kirkland Performance Center
Jeff Lockhart of Kirkland Performance Center What's happening at the Kirkland Performance Center Apr. 15, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Jeff Lockhart will provide Rotarians an update on the successes and plans of the Kirkland Performance Center, which has enjoyed a wonderful resurgence since the wane of the pandemic.  He will speak to KPC’s online streaming production enterprise, KPC Studios, and the significant programs KPC is offering the greater Kirkland community.
 
Jeff serves as the executive director of Kirkland Performance Center and KPC Studios.  Jeff is a recognized leader skilled in performing arts and non-profit organization advancement strategies, as well as the music industry business and education.  He has positioned the performance center as the leading venue for live music and the performing arts throughout the Eastside region of Seattle.  Prior to leading the Kirkland Performance Center, Jeff founded and chaired Creatio (music industry business and recording arts program) at Northwest University in Kirkland.  Jeff also founded and currently leads the music performance/artist management/event production collective Live Vinyl Productions.  A professional drummer, he performs and records in several Seattle area bands including Crème Tangerine, Long Live Rock, Good Day Sunshine, and Laurel Canyon Legacy.
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2024-04-18 17:30:00Z Apr. 18, 2024
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting*
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting* Apr. 18, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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2024-04-22 18:15:00Z Apr. 22, 2024
Bye Week (No Meeting)
Bye Week (No Meeting) Apr. 22, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-04-27 18:00:00Z Apr. 27, 2024
Bunco Night
Bunco Night Apr. 27, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
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2024-04-29 18:15:00Z Apr. 29, 2024
Bye Week (No Meeting)
Bye Week (No Meeting) Apr. 29, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-05-02 17:30:00Z May 02, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Rummage Sale Team Meeting
Rotary Club of Kirkland Rummage Sale Team Meeting May 02, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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2024-05-06 18:15:00Z May 06, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person)
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (In-Person) May 06, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-05-06 18:30:00Z May 06, 2024
Rotary Student of the Month
Rachel Chu of Lake Washington High School Rotary Student of the Month May 06, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Rachel Chu describes herself as empathetic, driven, and open-minded. She has already accomplished major benchmarks in her high school career, some of which include being HOSA's secretary and the Symphony Club's conductor, playing in Honors Orchestra, earning the Presidential Service Award in FASCA, and improving Lake Washington High School's environment through clubs such as Green Team and Multicultural Club. Rachel’s most important community involvement is in FASCA, where she’s served in countless events for cultural awareness and education, such as parades, festivals, performances, diplomatic gatherings, summer camps, and overseas programs. Ultimately, Rachel hopes to grow even more in the coming years of high school and grow her community at the same time.
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2024-05-06 18:40:00Z May 06, 2024
Human rights movement in China
Dr. Wen Chen of Caltech Human rights movement in China May 06, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Since 2012, Dr. Wen Chen has given​ hundreds of presentations to community organizations about Chinese culture, history, and human rights. In this presentation, she'll tell the story of Chinese authorities arresting millions of citizens for their spiritual beliefs or political views. These prisoners of conscience have been tortured, forced into slave labor, and killed for their organs. While it takes several years in the U.S. to wait for matching organs, most Chinese hospitals promise to find donors within weeks. The Chinese police, legal, and military system collaborated to perform the state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting. Rotarians will also learn about the Chinese Communist Party’s infiltration into the U.S., the human rights movement in China, an innovation that allows people to bypass China's Internet blockade, and the trend of quitting the Chinese Communist Party.
 
Dr. Chen was born in China at the end of the Great Cultural Revolution. Being victims of the horrific atrocity that killed two million intellectuals and destroyed traditional Chinese culture, Wen's parents had mixed feelings about her education. Despite their discouragement, Wen eventually won a national prize at a science competition when she was 16. She was accepted into a top university for undergraduate study. In 1994, Wen came to the U.S. for graduate school and ​received a doctorate in Biology at the California Institute of Technology in 2000.

Dr. Chen has been working for Caltech since 2000 as a biologist and information scientist on genomics and biological research. Part of her everyday work is to speak at scientific conferences and seminars in universities like U.C. San Diego and Harvard Medical School. She is an active member of the Amnesty International Chapter at Pasadena, a board member for Caltech Women in Biology and Biological Engineering, and a special event host for the Caltech Alumni Association. She lives in Pasadena with her husband and two daughters.
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2024-05-13 18:15:00Z May 13, 2024
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (Virtual)
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting (Virtual) May 13, 2024
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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2024-05-13 18:40:00Z May 13, 2024
Wisdom and humanity from ancient Chinese culture
Nan Su of SOH International Chinese Radio Network Wisdom and humanity from ancient Chinese culture May 13, 2024 6:40 p.m.
With millions of people infected, COVID-19 has brought the world’s attention to Chinese regime’s cover up of pandemic information. China’s ethical standards and moral values once again have become a hot issue. Traditional Chinse culture has lasted for more than 5,000 years. No civilization without ethical standards and moral values can endure such a long history. But what are those values from China’s tradition, and where are they now?

For Americans to understand and to face the challenges brought to the free world by the current Chinese regime, the discussion about the traditional Chinese culture is more important than ever before.
 
Born and raised in China, Mr. Nan Su came to the U.S. in 1989. Mr. Su has been serving as a news commentator for SOH International Chinese Radio Network and NTD International TV network since 2003, and is known for many speeches  on China-related topics at public events in the past decade.
 
In addition to his media work, Mr. Su has also been an activist for human rights in China. He was one of the coordinators of Human Rights Torch Relay in 2008 prior to the Beijing Olympics Game. The Relay spanned from July 2007 to July 2008, with stops at more than 140 cities around the world with the aim of elevating international awareness of China’s human rights situation. Mr. Su has been married for more than 30 years, and currently lives with his wife and two daughters in San Jose, California.
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2024-05-16 17:30:00Z May 16, 2024
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting May 16, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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2024-05-19 09:00:00Z May 19, 2024
Kirkland Downtown Association Clean Sweep
Kirkland Downtown Association Clean Sweep May 19, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 3:03 p.m.
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