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Sep. 07, 2024 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
The HERO House Fun Run is coming up next weekend, Sept. 7, and they are critically short on volunteers for the course. Hero House staff estimate their support needs at 10 volunteers to help on Saturday the 7th from about 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 or 10:00 a.m. The race will be at Redmond Municipal Park on the scenic Sammamish River Trail. The race itself starts at 8:00 a.m., so volunteers need to be there by 7:30 a.m. at the latest. Here is the race registration site: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Redmond/HEROHouse5K. Club members refer to the invitation sent through ClubRunner for volunteer coordinator contact information.
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Sep. 09, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Rotary clubs and districts grant for Obstetric Emergency Training in the Congo
Sep. 09, 2024 6:40 p.m.
HandUp Congo is a small, non-government organization based in Australia and registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission. It was created to make a difference to the health and well-being of Congolese communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo – a country that ranks at the bottom of the United Nations Human Development Index. HandUp Congo remains small by choice, continuing to focus on food security, education and emergency medicine. Remaining small allows us to successfully engage with our Congolese project partners. We regularly visit Congo with skilled volunteers and communicate with donors and volunteers about our projects. This presentation is related to an international grant opportunity extended to the Kirkland club by Lucy Hobgood-Brown with the Rotary E-Club of Greater Sydney.
In 2005 HandUp Congo was founded by Anne and Lucy Hobgood, two sisters who grew up in Congo, and their friend, Betsy Brill. Betsy Brill is a former journalist and business editor who has spent more than a year travelling, studying, and writing about microfinance approaches in Egypt, India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. She brought her knowledge of microfinance and sustainability to the trio’s fledgling efforts when they organized in 2005. “The world is filled with problems,” Betsy says, “but solutions fascinate me. Sharing those solutions – taught by women in other developing countries – is the most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life.” Betsy, who was the catalyst for the Microcredit project, lives in San Francisco and spends part of the year in a small village in France.
Betsy, who was the catalyst for the Microcredit project, is a woman of a certain age… among the first recipients of the polio vaccine in the 1950s and the most eager to receive the COVID19 vaccine in 2021. A former journalist, editor, and publication designer, today she is an exhibited sculptor in clay. She now lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Francisco, California.
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Sep. 16, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Advocating for condominium homeowners across the United States
Sep. 16, 2024 6:40 p.m.
From Alaska to Florida and Hawaii to Maine, common interest communities (better known as community associations or condos, co-ops and HOAs) are everywhere. This program will explore how legislation influences association governance and operations in Washington State and across the nation. In addition, we'll discuss the role of the business industry and why homeowner-centric advocacy is critical for superlative legislative outcomes.
Homeowners of America (HOA) United is a nonprofit organization led by volunteers that connects homeowners to provide advocacy, collaboration, education, empowerment, and inspiration to create positive, transformative impacts for common interest communities. HOA United relies on the engagement and donations from members across the United States.
Condo Connection is a highly-developed volunteer passion project dedicated to maintaining healthy, vibrant common interest communities through access to information. Condoconnection.org applies a pragmatic approach to provide access to the best concepts, content and ideas homeowners and volunteers can immediately apply in their communities and offers learning and engagement opportunities for individual homeowners, volunteer leaders, and community managers. The bi-weekly CIC Info Bytes newsletter contains dozens of news articles and insights about topics that directly and indirectly impact community associations.
Steve Horvath has been an active part of the Seattle condominium community for over a decade as a multi-term board member and committee volunteer. Steve founded Condo Connection to provide free education and resources, the SMAARTE Group to provide homeowner-centric consulting services, and co-founded HOA United where he actively volunteers as a national advocate for legislative reforms that balance the reasonable expectations and needs of homeowners with the responsibilities of community associations.
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Sep. 23, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Kirkland Arts Center & Community
Sep. 23, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Since joining the Kirkland Arts Center in December, Executive Director David Lynx has added three new board members, seven new staff members, and the team has redefinied its mission and vision. The Kirkland Arts Center was built in 1893 by Peter Kirk, in 1962 was bought by the Creative Arts League, and has performed as a functioning art school since that time. David will share the newest programming at the center and some exciting plans for next year.
David Lynx grew up on Mercer Island, earning his bachelor's degree in theatre from the University of Washington and Masters in Museum Studies from the University of Washington as well. He worked for five years as the director of Sheehan Gallery at Whitman College, 18 years at Yakima Valley Museum reaching associate director, and 11 years as director of the Larson Gallery at Yakima Valley College. David has taught Art History for Yakima Valley College since 1996. He is currently the executive director of Kirkland Arts Center.
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Oct. 11, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87996042707?pwd=K8bLtDQ0KOFj3R30YUECpyD98HTM15.1 Meeting ID: 879 9604 2707 Passcode: 978924 |
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Oct. 14, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This is an evening of fun and fellowship you won’t want to miss! The location is St. John’s Episcopal Church. Think about something to donate for the auction. (Maybe a week in Cabo, or tickets to a great sporting or performance event, or dinner in your home, or a lovely house plant, or wine and glasses, or use of your Rolls for week, or ….) And, this year you will be voting on the recipient(s) of the proceeds of the Auction. |
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Oct. 17, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rotary Club of Kirkland Board of Directors meeting Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89874593402?pwd=H6Rfbw5ExPqgK7aRa0BwCwC3ydX9hY.1 Meeting ID: 898 7459 3402 Passcode: 709576 |
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Oct. 21, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Why do a rummage sale: The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island's primary fundraiser for over 60-years
Oct. 21, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Carol Reitz is a six-year member of the 150-member Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island, and was the chair of the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Auction & Rummage Sale in 2023. Carol will discuss with Kirkland Rotarians "Why do a rummage sale?" The Bainbridge Island club has been using the rummage sale as its primary fundraising tool for over 60 years. It’s a long-term commitment that will provide more benefits than just dollars.
Carol was raised in Minnesota, and graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in music. She found a job thanks to her MBA in finance from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. She retired from Weyerhauser's Management Consulting group in Federal Way when her son was born 26 years ago. Her son graduated from Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie, and Carol accompanied the excellent Mount Si High School choirs for five years. Carol is now the committee chair for the Rotary Positive Peace Action group and the Mentorship process. She is also the president of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community.
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Oct. 26, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Kirkland will operate a booth at the Kirkland Downtown Association's Pumpkins in the Park event, with contests and prizes and club members will be dressed up in costumes. Specifically designed for children and pets in costume, Pumpkins in the Park will include multiple different vendors, a dog costume contest, live music, llamas, Reptile Man, food vendors, professional pumpkin carvers, and much more! There will be treats for kids and prizes for the grown-ups as well.
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Nov. 04, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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What does it mean to Kirkland to be a Main Street Affiliate
Nov. 04, 2024 6:40 p.m.
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Nov. 18, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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How Make-A-Wish works and how Rotarians can be involved
Nov. 18, 2024 6:40 p.m.
The speaker will be Lou Cutler, a man who has been a Make-A-Wish volunteer for 28 years and has now been involved with over 240 wishes. He retired as a P.E. teacher and now devotes full time to fulfilling wishes for children who want and need them. He will describe how the organization works and presumedly will let us know how any of us can be involved if we so choose. |
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Nov. 21, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rotary Club of Kirkland Board of Directors meeting Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81774609077?pwd=fhI6RTNHtXbBj8a0GsL6eNHgWaBJ5w.1 Meeting ID: 817 7460 9077 Passcode: 973391 |
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Dec. 02, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Dec. 09, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Listen and Talk is a specialized listening and spoken language program for hearing impaired children
Dec. 09, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Listening and Spoken Language is an approach that relies on newborn hearing screenings, supportive intervention, and hearing technology to empower children with hearing loss to listen and communicate verbally with the surrounding world. Listen and Talk families partner with highly-specialized providers to utilize auditory-verbal strategies that support their child’s language development.
Maura Berndsen began her career at Listen and Talk in 1996 where she has served as executive director since 2018. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Education from Fontbonne University, a Master of Arts in education from University of Texas-San Antonio, and a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist designation from AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language.
Maura serves as a member of Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth’s Statewide Outreach Team and has volunteered in leadership roles for AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language, OPTION Schools, Inc., Washington State Hands and Voices, and numerous state-level and national-level advisory councils and work groups. She has shared her knowledge with others by volunteering for Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, where she supported their efforts in Vietnam.
Maura has also provided presentations, contributed to publications, and supported research related to the development of listening and spoken language in children with hearing loss, as well as best practices for the children and their families.
Maura is a nationally recognized advocate for increased access to specialized services for the diverse community of children with hearing level differences and their families.
When not working at Listen and Talk, Maura enjoys spending time with her husband Kevin and daughter, Sophie.
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Dec. 16, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Dec. 19, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Use this link to join this board of directors meeting using Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85423555123?pwd=kCrxI98iBOcyABZ7edrpJnmJx9l1AE.1 Or use the following access codes: Meeting ID: 854 2355 5123 Passcode: 34191 |
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Jan. 06, 2025 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Connecting for kids, because every child counts
Jan. 06, 2025 6:40 p.m.
KidVantage, formerly “Eastside Baby Corner” was founded in 1990 by a pediatric nurse practitioner with insight into what kids need for healthy development, and what families need to care for their children. Over the past 31 years, KidVantage has grown to three locations in King and Kitsap counties. KidVantage helps children have what they need to grow, play, learn and thrive by providing essential care, safety, and health goods for children who are experiencing the stresses of economic insecurity, systemic inequities, or family disruption.
Kids, ages birth through 12, get shoes, diapers, formula, blankets, coats, and much more from KidVantage and its service partners. KidVantage also provides for expectant and postpartum mothers, supplying maternity wear, personal care goods, and mother-infant support items. Kids are warm, healthy, safe, and better prepared to fulfill their own potential because of KidVantage.
Helen Banks Routon is the director of development and community relations at KidVantage.
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Jan. 13, 2025 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Sustainability Ambassadors work advancing the city's Sustainability & Transportation Strategic Plans
Jan. 13, 2025 6:40 p.m.
Students of the Sustainability Ambassadors Kirkland Team will engage the Rotary Club of Kirkland around a range of impact campaigns that they are facilitating in collaboration with the city of Kirkland to advance the city's Sustainability Strategic Plan and Transportation Strategic Plan. The Sustainability Ambassadors' mission is to “rapidly advance a sustainable future” and they have some exciting ways that they are leading by example at home, at school, and in our neighborhoods. Presenters will share their work on…
Collaboration
In conversation with Rotarians, the Ambassadors would like to explore ways that they might work together across generations and neighborhoods on reducing our collective carbon footprint through transportation choices, energy conservation, home electrification, tree canopy, and water conservation. They would like to inform, inspire, and involve the Rotary Club in these efforts. The Ambassadors admire Rotary's service-oriented mission and would like to combine forces wherever practical. There are so many solutions.
The Ambassadors have three goals for this presentation and in follow up with club members:
The Student Ambassadors invite Rotarians to join them in their mission to rapidly advance a sustainable future right here in our community.
Sustainability Ambassadors Staff
Peter Donaldson, Director of Learning, peter@sustainabilityambassadors.org
Jenna Leverich, Communications Coordinator, jenna@sustainabilityambassadors.org
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Jan. 16, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join the board meeting via Zoom using this link:
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Meeting ID: 815 8786 6753
Passcode: 032116
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Jan. 27, 2025 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Rotary Impact at John Muir Elementary in Partnership with Communities in Schools
Jan. 27, 2025 6:40 p.m.
John Muir Elementary, part of the Lake Washington School District, is proud to partner with Communities in Schools (CIS). The CIS Site Coordinator, in collaboration with the John Muir Elementary Counselor, will share insights about this impactful partnership. They will also highlight the positive difference the Rotary Club's contributions have made in the Muir community.
Working directly in 39 schools across the Renton, Lake Washington, Issaquah, and Seattle school districts, Communities in Schools support students who are furthest from educational justice. CIS's student-centered approach is designed to promote educational, social and emotional development of students and position them to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Lila has always been passionate about equity, community building, and bringing culturally responsive practices into education. She has worked with young people in a variety of settings including as a paraeducator in Vermont, a substitute teacher in Seattle, and an English teacher at a bilingual school in Bogotá, Colombia. She also has experience working as an advocate for survivors of interpersonal violence and uses her knowledge of trauma-informed practices to guide the work she does at CIS. |
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Feb. 03, 2025 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Successes in distributing the musical instruments donated by Music4Life
Feb. 03, 2025 6:40 p.m.
Lake Washington School District began partnering with Music4Life in the 2023-2024 school year. This program supports music students by providing instruments to them free of charge. Stephanie Miller, who is a teaching and learning specialist in health and physical education as well as visual and performing arts, will describe the successes experienced by students who have been given the opportunity to participate in music programs through the Music4Life program.
Stephanie has been a teacher in Lake Washington School District since 2017. She taught at Rush Elementary School, Wilder Elementary School, and Timberline Middle School. Beginning in 2022, she began working as teacher on special assignment to support all visual and performing arts in the district. In this role she supports visual art, theater arts, and all music programs K-12.
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Feb. 10, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This event is the Rotary Club of Kirkland's traditional gathering in celebration of the Valentine's Day holiday. Members will enjoy a delightful dinner together at the St. John's Episcopal Church in downtown Kirkland. Couples, singles, and guests are most welcome to this evening of camaraderie in the spirit of Service Above Self. Note that the registration cost covers the use of the space, dinner provided by The Catering Company, and supplies. Attendees who wish to contribute refreshments are encouraged to contact Doug Evanson to offer those commitments.
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Feb. 24, 2025 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Update on the I-405 Improvement and City of Kirkland projects on NE 85th Street
Feb. 24, 2025 6:40 p.m.
Sarah Olson serves as the Kirkland Public Works Deputy Director of Engineering, Planning and Development Services. In this role, Sarah supports developing a safer transportation system, resilient and healthy surface water management, and fostering safe private development to support Kirkland’s growth and sustainability goals. She oversees coordination with the I-405 Improvement projects, implementation of the RapidRide K Line, Transportation Strategic Plan, NPDES Permit compliance, and the Surface Water Strategic Plan. With more than 25 years in public service, Sarah prioritizes community engagement and environmental resilience, ensuring our public spaces and services meet the evolving needs of a vibrant community. Sarah holds a Master’s in Public Administration and enjoys walking, urban hiking, and family bike rides.
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Mar. 03, 2025 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Being a masters athlete
Mar. 03, 2025 6:40 p.m.
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