Founded 1909 Weekly News and Highlights August 25, 2017
SEATTLE ROTARY EVENING EDITION
Thursday, August 31
5:00-7:00pm
The Triple Door
216 Union St
Join Seattle Rotary Evening Edition where a representative from Friends of the Children – Seattle will be talking about the amazing work they have been doing with underprivileged children in grades K-12 and their revolutionary new mentor system which has seen more and more children off to college.
Seattle Rotary Online is a significant marketing opportunity that is available to organizations that wish to help co-sponsor it. Intended as a library where you can just pull a speaker’s presentation off the shelf, Seattle Rotary Online is available to companies or other organizations that wish broader awareness within the club or community.
Sponsorships are available for as little as $500. Please contact Seattle 4 Rotarian, David Endicott by email or at 206-409-3275.
self-made in seattle
August 30 at Noon
The Grand Hyatt
721 Pine St
Gary Rubens is one of Seattle’s top angel investors who plays an important role in our region’s startup ecosystem. He has started and sold two companies including ATGStores.com which was purchased by Lowe’s in 2012 for more than $100 million. Gary has acquired and merged five companies and invested more than $17 million in at least 80 companies ranging from wearable technology to cosmetics. His most recent venture is Athlete Intelligence, a Kirkland-based company focused on data analytics for athlete performance and safety including helping coaches measure head impact force for concussion awareness.
In 2012, Gary and his wife Jennifer founded the Rubens Family Foundation which has donated more than $30 million to Washington State non-profits focused on early childhood development and educational opportunities for low income students pursuing STEM and healthcare degrees.
Celebrate and support your fellow Rotarians during good and difficult times. Share news of kudos, awards, illness or loss with the Rotary Cares Committee (co-chaired by Fedva Dikmen & Jane Tornatore) — our group dedicated to supporting and celebrating Seattle #4 members. Click here to contact the committee, and share your news!
10:30am @ Spruce Street Crisis Center, 1102 E Spruce St, Seattle
Volunteers are needed to help paint the 18 dorm rooms for the Spruce Street Crisis Center which is one of the only licensed locations in Seattle that is able to take in children who are victims of sex trafficking. Join Rotarians and Rotaractors from around the area for this hands-on community service event. Bring your painting clothes and we will provide the painting supplies, coffee, and pizzas for lunch. The program director, Deborah Tillman, will be there to answer questions about the program and provide a tour.
Saturday, August 26
11:30am-2:00pm @ The Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St, Edmonds
Almost every girl has experienced girl-against-girl bullying. Unfortunately, almost every girl has also contributed to bullying. Help give them the tools to end the cycle by attending a screening of the IndieFlix Foundation Film: Finding Kind.
Inspired by our speaker, Scilla Andreen, and hosted by Girl Scout Troop 41002, this two-hour event is designed for girls in 5th through 12th grades and is open to all Rotarians. The program includes a movie and facilitated discussion.
Cost: $8 per person. Early bird discounted price of $6 available through June 30.
Join Seattle City Rotaract to watch the Seattle Sounders as they take on the LA Galaxy.
Our tickets will be located in the Green Zone, which has a great view and is close to the concession stands.
Purchase tickets by August 31 to be entered in a drawing to watch the last 20 minutes of the first half on the pitch. Space is limited so get your tickets early!
Tickets start at $34. A portion of the funds will be donated to Seattle City Rotaract to help expand their mentoring program with the King County Juvenile Detention Center.
Have you ever wanted to arrive to a Husky game by boat? This is your chance; the Rotary Mariners invite you to join to the UW Husky game against Fresno State on September 16th in style. Buy your boat tickets and leave Chinook's Restaurant from Fisherman’s Terminal 90 minutes before kickoff. Enjoy free parking at Fisherman’s Terminal and there will be beverages and snacks to buy on board during the cruise. Boat tickets must be purchased separately.
Rotary Club of Seattle
1326 5th Ave, Suite 342
Seattle, WA 98101
Caroline Bobanick
Club Manager caroline@seattlerotary.org
Carma McKay
Seattle Rotary Service Foundation
foundation@seattlerotary.org
Phone: 206-623-0023
Mariah Kimpton Associate Club Manager mariah@seattlerotary.org
We love to see our Rotary members promoting good works in our community and abroad! If you have a project or fundraiser that you are excited about and would like to promote to your fellow club members, please check in with our Club Manager, Caroline Bobanick, or Associate Club Manager, Mariah Kimpton, before distributing information or invitations through our email roster. We value the privacy of our members’ contact information and can let you know the appropriate ways to reach out to folks in our club. Thank you!!
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