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Nov. 30, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join the Board of Directors Meeting on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89350081249?pwd=V0N3OTZaalJxYmhWc0tucUQvVnZXZz09 Meeting ID: 893 5008 1249 Passcode: 707080 |
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Dec. 04, 2023 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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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Rotarian Josephine Shi will present a brief classification talk introducing herself
Dec. 04, 2023 6:40 p.m.
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Rotarian Peter Peaquin will present a brief classification talk introducing himself
Dec. 04, 2023 6:50 p.m.
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Dec. 11, 2023 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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. |
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Dec. 18, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Dec. 21, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
To Join the Rotary Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom use this link:
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Meeting ID: 894 5324 8439
Passcode: 387451
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Jan. 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/88208265180?pwd=WUhCSnZtSFE3amxwUkVHVWZaN1B4Zz09 or use the: Meeting ID: 882 0826 5180 Passcode: 534267 |
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Jan. 22, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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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Rotarian Jocelyn Ellison will present a brief classification talk introducing herself
Jan. 22, 2024 6:35 p.m.
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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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Feb. 05, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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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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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Feb. 12, 2024 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 Kirkland Woman's Club 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 Amy Mutal or Doug Evanson to offer those commitments.
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Feb. 15, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
To Join the Rotary Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81515610549?pwd=MkthZERLUTRwdXlNRmNSSjRaL256Zz09 or use the:
Meeting ID: 815 1561 0549
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Feb. 15, 2024 5:31 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
To Join the Rotary Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom use this link:
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Meeting ID: 815 1561 0549
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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
Passcode: 270394 |
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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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