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Aug. 19, 2024 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives "101"
Aug. 19, 2024 6:40 p.m.
Jason Chudy is the public information officer for the Seattle Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Jason will discuss the ATF Seattle Field Division Citizens Academy and how to participate in it. The Academy includes a classroom portion at ATF division headquarters in Seattle’s SODO district, with the final day at a firing range and Washington State Fire Training Academy. Participants learn about ATF history; “ATF 101;” firearms and explosives laws and regulations; crime gun intelligence center operations; how the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, known as NIBIN, works to help tie firearm crimes together; ATF’s undercover agent and special response teams programs; and how ATF, and other law enforcement agencies, determine their “use of force” policies. The firing range experience includes handgun and rifle practice, and demonstrations of a semi-automatic handgun with an installed Glock switch, which makes these firearms fire fully automatic – meaning they are machine guns, according to the law.
Jason transitioned to ATF from the Department of Energy’s Office of River Protection in Richland, Wash., where he worked for nearly 2 ½ years. Joining federal service in July 2011, he served as a public affairs specialist at the U.S. Forces Korea/United Nations Command/U.S.-Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command and as the chief of public affairs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Between April 2009 and June 2011, he served in a variety of public affairs and media-related positions in Iraq, Afghanistan and Qatar with the Department of Defense and NATO, including serving as a counter-improvised explosive device multimedia team program manager in Afghanistan and an Army heavy brigade combat team public affairs specialist in Iraq.
After graduating from high school in May 1988, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving 21 years, mostly overseas, including tours on three aircraft carriers – two of which were based in Japan – and the flagship of the U.S. 6th Fleet in Gaeta, Italy. Jason holds a Master’s Degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma.
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Aug. 26, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Once again this year, the Rotary Club of Kirkland Salmon Bake will be held on Yarrow Point. The Catering Company has been engaged for the event and the menu is essentially the same as last year. The fee is $40. Similar to prior years, Rotarians are invited to bring side dishes and refreshments, although some will be provided (see below). Please coordinate those items through the club service chair, Doug Evanson. Registration for the dinner is through the ClubRunner events system, and the deadline to register is noon on August 21, 2024. Due to overwhelming popularity, the frozen margarita bar, courtesy of our host and our immediate past president, will be offered again while supplies last. In addition, a selection of other cocktails as well as beer and wine will be available. Please note that registration is limited to 40 attendees. |
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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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Dec. 16, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Jan. 06, 2025 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Jan. 13, 2025 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Jan. 27, 2025 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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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.
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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 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 Doug Evanson to offer those commitments.
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