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Feb. 29, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Club members have an opportunity to join a Rotary community service work party to sort packaged foodstuffs for distribution those in need. Club members who wish to volunteer should call or email Dave Aubry (click on his name) to participate in this fun, productive contribution to our community.
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Mar. 04, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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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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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Mar. 11, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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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Mar. 18, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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A conversation with the 2023-24 Rotary District Governor
Mar. 18, 2024 6:40 p.m.
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Mar. 21, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
To Join the Rotary Meeting via Zoom use this link: or use the:
Meeting ID: 811 4609 9041
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Mar. 21, 2024 5:31 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
To Join the Rotary Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom use this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81146099041?pwd=Tm5rdUwvYWttcnZ6Z2l6Wm1QakdLdz09
or use the: Meeting ID: 811 4609 9041 Passcode: 270394 |
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Apr. 01, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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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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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Apr. 08, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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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Apr. 09, 2024 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Apr. 15, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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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Apr. 18, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
To Join the Rotary Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom use this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82060799495?pwd=YkhqRDE3QjZYVWhqNVVxRFhrMjJpQT09
or use the: Meeting ID: 820 6079 9495 Passcode: 976575 |
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Apr. 27, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
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May 06, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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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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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May 13, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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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May 16, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
To Join the Rotary Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom use this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81969658213?pwd=NnhlSjNnZThpUHJzN3JsNzRhd0U3dz09
or use the: Meeting ID: 819 6965 8213 Passcode: 739103 |
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May 19, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 3:03 p.m.
The Kirkland Downtown Association invites Rotarians to join the KDA for the Downtown Kirkland Clean Sweep! Next time you’re strolling through Kirkland's streets, take a moment to look down – it’s an eye-opener! The KDA's mission with Clean Sweep is to vanquish litter, battle unruly weeds, and restore sparkle to teh downtown. Arm yourself with gloves, your most fearless grubby outfit, and your weapon of choice – be it brooms, shovels, rakes, or hoes. There are two shifts: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pick one that works for you and register using this LINK. Volunteers will meet at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, located in the heart of Downtown Kirkland at 15 Lake Street, Suite 200. The KDA is kicking off the event with coffee and donuts to fuel your heroic efforts, and lunch will be provided from 12 - 12:30 p.m. Marina Park or Lake St. lots offer free parking on Sunday. |
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May 20, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Honoring middle school educators for outstanding service
May 20, 2024 6:40 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Kirkland very much appreciates the work local educators are doing to offer quality instructional and support programs during the most challenging of times. Despite the challenges presented to our community today, we continue to recognize outstanding educators within our region. While it’s likely there are several examples of “outstanding Service Above Self” among the staff at each school in our community, each year one or more schools nominate one educator who best represents characteristics drawn from the “Object of Rotary”:
The Rotary Club of Kirkland is pleased to honor staff of the Lake Washington School District in the Kirkland area who best represent these high ideals.
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Update on the activities in Congress and outlook for the election.
May 20, 2024 6:50 p.m.
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene represents Washington’s 1st Congressional District, which includes parts of King and Snohomish Counties. First sworn into the House of Representatives in November 2012, Suzan brings a unique voice to the nation’s capital with more than two decades of experience as a successful technology entrepreneur and business leader.
She serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, which is at the forefront of creating a more equitable tax code, health care reform, trade deals, and lasting retirement security. She serves on the Select Revenue Measures and Trade Subcommittees. Suzan also serves as Co-chair of the Women's High-Tech Coalition, Kidney Caucus, and MedTech Caucus. She is also a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus. Suzan is Chair-emeritus of the forward-thinking New Democrat Coalition after chairing the coalition in the 117th Congress. Suzan spent part of her early childhood in Newport Hills and Mercer Island before her father lost his job. After fourth grade, her family moved all over the country in search of work. Through hard work and financial aid, she earned her BA in biology from Reed College. She started her career in immunology research before earning an MBA from the University of Washington and embarking on a successful career as a technology leader and innovator. Over more than two decades as an executive and entrepreneur, she helped start drugstore.com and served as CEO and President of Nimble Technology, a business software company based on technology developed at the University of Washington. Suzan also spent 12 years at Microsoft, most recently as corporate vice president of the company’s mobile communications business. Before being elected to Congress, Suzan served as Director of the Washington State Department of Revenue. During her tenure, she proposed reforms to cut red tape for small businesses. She also enacted an innovative tax amnesty program that generated $345 million to help close the state’s budget gap while easing financial burdens on small businesses. Suzan’s real-world experience in both the private and public sectors gives her a deep understanding of how to build successful businesses, create jobs, implement real fiscal accountability, and adopt policies that provide individuals with access to opportunity. Suzan and her husband, Kurt DelBene, have two children, one grandchild, and a dog named Reily. Some of Suzan’s priorities include:
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Jun. 03, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Jun. 10, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Real Estate Outlook
Jun. 10, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Matthew Gardner is widely recognized as being one of the foremost real estate economists in the country and speaks to more than 75 groups per year where he offers his opinions regarding economic and housing markets condition.
In addition to his speaking engagements, Matthew sits on the Washington State Governors Council of Economic Advisors and is an Advisory Board Member at the Runstad Department of Real Estate at the University of Washington where he also lectures in real estate economics.
Matthew’s economic forecasts are used by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and his housing forecasts are used by Reuters (Roy-turz) in their U.S. Housing Market forecast and by Fannie Mae in their National Home Price Expectation Survey.
Matthew received his undergraduate degree in economics from St. Johns College, Oxford, and he holds graduate degrees in economics and econometrics from the London School of Economics.
Recognitions that he has received include being chosen as the 2022 Partner of the Year by the Seattle-King County Realtors Association, and as the 2023 Partner of the Year by the Washington Realtors Association. He was also voted Industry MVP by the readers of the Seattle Agents Magazine.
When he is not giving housing forecasts, Matthew can be found either with his family, ocean kayaking, or long-distance target shooting.
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Jun. 13, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pacific Topsoil gave the Rotary Club of Kirkland a very good deal on mulch and will deliver 15 yards of screened compost mulch to the Hero House NW Bellevue Clubhouse at 12838 SE 40th Place, Bellevue (Factoria) on Tuesday, June 11.
Olga Yarmoshik has been informed that a few of the members from the Rotary Club of Kirkland would help spread some of the mulch on Thursday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Any Rotarian that can help is welcome to come by at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 13 for a couple of hours. Plase bring your own shovel, and we need at least one additional wheelbarrow from a volunteer... more wheelbarrows would be helpful.
Please let Jim Meniketti know if you can be there to help, and if you plan to bring a wheelbarrow.
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Jun. 13, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
To Join the Rotary Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom use this link:
or use the:
Meeting ID: 882 5982 8233
Passcode: 298985
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Jun. 24, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Rotary District 5030's end of year celebration is at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. This will be a big gathering this year as many clubs have expressed an interest in attending. It will include the transfer of the DG Club Home Banner to DGE Rachele’s home club – Bellevue. District staff and volunteers will be organizing a program that will recognize District 5030 achievements with the publication of the District 5030 Impact Report. The District will also recognize club achievements in support of the 3-year strategic imperatives for 5030, the Rotarian of the Year, newly minted Paul Harris Fellows, and the second cohort of graduates from the RISE Leadership program. There will be other fun activities to add, which will be detailed in the next 4-6 weeks. For the year-end celebration, the District is keeping it simple by having clubs write checks to RI District 5030 2024 District Conference. Clubs should include a note on the check that states "EOY Celebration" to help with the tracking on the accounting side. The price of attendance is $1,100 per table ($110 per person) and will cover the sit-down dinner and the program. District leadership advise not to delay, to book seats or tables before the District runs out of space. There is a limit of two tables per club. Individuals may submit a request via the form on this Rotary Events page, and District staff will follow up with the details for payment. |
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Jul. 01, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Meeting ID: 883 7590 7677
Password: 264774
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Grays Harbor Historical Seaport: From Lady to the Landing
Jul. 01, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Bailey Cavender is the deputy director of the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, and will describe for Rotarians the story of the original Lady Washington, the historical Lady Washington, the nature of the Seaport Landing Site and Event Center, Lady Washington's upcoming restoration, and they public programming offered by the Historical Seaport.
Bailey has fifteen years of museum and nonprofit experience, and first encountered the Seaport when she served as steward and education coordinator on the Hawaiian Chieftain in 2011 and 2012. She has been volunteering on and off ever since, even serving on the board before coming to work at Seaport Landing. Part of her job as deputy director is to develop an on-site Seaport Museum. Bailey holds B.A. in English and History from Whitworth University, and a B.S. in Secondary Education and an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Idaho. Her master’s work dealt with the transportation history of the Pacific Northwest, and her museum specializations are collections management and education.
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Jul. 08, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Jul. 09, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Jul. 10, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Jul. 11, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Jul. 12, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Jul. 18, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join the board meeting using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83415179292?pwd=RX70reOzWXzsM5LZxNetC0wjaOLq3w.1 Meeting ID: 834 1517 9292 Passcode: 431738 |
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Jul. 22, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Rotarians will gather at the L'Experience Paris restaurant on Lake Washington Boulevard for their regular meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024. The restaurant is located in the space previously occupied by the Queen Bee in the Aegis Living Kirkland Waterfront building. Rotarians and guests will be treated to a selection of appetizers, select one main course from among three options, and then enjoy an array of dessert items.
For this meeting, the dinner fee of $55 will be paid at the time of registration online, due by Monday, July 15, 2024, which will in turn be provided to the restaurant a single payment. A Zoom option is planned, dependent upon Wifi and large screen display options at the site.
Meeting ID: 883 7590 7677
Password: 264774
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St. Vincent de Paul – Meeting Our Neighbors at their Point of Need
Jul. 22, 2024 6:40 p.m.
King County’s homelessness crisis has exploded and with light rail coming soon to the Eastside, it’s at our doorsteps. King County 211 Crisis Connections service connects people to the help they need, and they direct more callers to St. Vincent de Paul Seattle/King County than to any other agency. Learn how SVdP literally meets our neighbors at their point of need (for over 100 years), and ways to partner with SVdP to help prevent homelessness and address other real needs in Kirkland and across King County.
Mirya Muñoz-Roach is the executive director of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Seattle/King County. Mirya is a passionate and visionary non-profit organizational leader committed to the common good, equity, inclusion, empowerment of those we serve, systems change especially those that maintain people oppressed, and to closing the achievement gap in education as well as lack of access to resources for vulnerable populations. She is a systems thinker, motivator, and community organizer, and she is bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
Connect with @SVdPSeattle on Facebook.
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Aug. 05, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Boeing in Washington
Aug. 05, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Susan Champlain, senior director of NW Region Government Operations for The Boeing Company, will speak with Rotary members about the important work happening at Boeing. In her presentation, Susan will share the latest market outlook and update members about Boeing’s ongoing partnerships and investments in the Puget Sound region.
Susan leads the Northwest Region State & Local Government Operations team, managing relationships with elected officials and business leaders in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Hawaii.
Previously, Susan held a series of positions within Boeing including policy and state and local government relations roles where she developed company positions on public policy and represented the company in Olympia, Wash. She joined Boeing in 1999 as manager of Legislative Affairs in Washington DC, lobbying Members of Congress on international trade issues.
Prior to joining Boeing, Susan worked for six years as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill focusing on international trade and defense policy. Susan holds a BA in International Studies from University of Washington and a MA in International Affairs from The George Washington University.
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Aug. 12, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Entrepreneurship to break the chronic cycle of poverty and violence in an area of DR Congo
Aug. 12, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Alexis Ruhumuriza and Dean Wagner will discuss the challenges of poverty and violence in an under-developed and remote area of Democratic Republic of Congo and a program to reduce both through education of ethical leaders, capitalism, entrepreneurship, and reconciliation. The mission of Congo Peace is to break the chronic cycle of poverty, violence and tribal animosity in the Minembwe region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by assisting all tribes equally. We provide initial emergency support, and teach vocational and entrepreneurial skills to foster economic opportunity and stability, guided by Christ's reconciling love.
Alexis Ruhumuriza was born in South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and moved to Rwanda when barely a teen. As a teenager, Alexis founded a Christian school for children in Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda Faith Academy. While there, he connected with an American mission team from Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, Washington. He also met his wife Chantal. Through his American connections, he and his family relocated to Washington state. He became a pastor at Bellevue Presbyterian/New Hope Revival, a worshipping community of East African people. Since that time, Pastor Alexis has also founded Agape in Home Care and Congo Peace. Alexis and Chantal have four beautiful children. He is a committed Christian who believes that with God all things are possible.
Dean Wagner is a retired health care leader and Air Force Officer who has resided in Bellevue since 1990. He is in active leadership roles for various U.S. and African based not-for-profits. Dean was born in a small rural village in Nebraska to a mercantile and farming family. After serving his commitment as a U.S. Air Force officer, he moved to Bellevue to pursue a civilian career while continuing to serve in the Air Force Reserve. His hobbies include travel, wood working, hiking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, motorcycling, reading history, and exploring world cultures. Dean is an avid aviator with ratings in airplanes, helicopters and gliders.
If you have questions of either of these presenters, they encourage you to send one or both of them an inquiry. You may:
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