Rotary Club
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    Founded 1909                     Weekly News and Highlights                        October 5, 2018
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LOOKING AHEAD

October 17
The Westin
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, Voting Security
 
October 24
The Westin
Dr. Jay Wenger, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: World Polio Day
 
October 31
The Westin
Ambassador Rick Barton, Peace Works
 
November 7
The Hyatt Olive 8
Lewis Rudd, CEO of Ezell's Famous Chicken
 
November 14
The Westin
Eric Liu, Citizen Power
 
November 21
No Meeting
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Birthdays

October 4
Travis Keeler
 
October 5
Assunta Ng
 
October 7
Ross Stewart
 
October 8
Jim AuBuchon
Karl Ege
Paul Heppner
Nancy Osborne
 
October 9
Steve Boyd
 
October 11
Lou Lundquist
 
October 14
Ken Lowthian
Joyce Robertson
Rita Ryder
 
October 15
Eric Newman
Michael Troyer
OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
 
2 Years
John Hojaboom
David McFadden
 
3 Years
Karl Herren
John Hrabar
Simone Loban
Amy White
 
4 Years
Carla Fowler
 
5 Years
Eric Christensen
 
6 Years
Carese Busby
Joseph Chard
Timothy Tomlinson
 
8 Years
Sheree Wen
 
10 Years
William Bryant II
 
13 Years
Susan Lane
Barbie Seifert
 
16 Years
April Mobley
 
17 Years
Daniel Weiner
 
19 Years
James Moore
 
20 Years
Vicky Oxley
Derick Pasternak
 
23 Years
Thomas Mesaros
Ruthann Howell
 
24 Years
Robert Johnson
Darlene Corkrum
 
25 Years
Neil Larson
Kathryn Williams
26 Years
Karl Ege
 
29 Years
Nancy Osborne
Louis Lundquist
 
31 Years
Ronald Bayley
 
32 Years
Cynthia Chirot
 
36 Years
Steven Prince
 
47 Years
John Durbin
Sponsors

Bob Alexander

 
SEATTLE ROTARY ONLINE


Video of Seattle Rotary Programs are available online thanks to the generous support of our Seattle Rotary Online Sponsors.

Special thanks to our Gold Level Sponsor, Bob Alexander.

In addition to supporting our club, becoming a Seattle Rotary Online sponsor brings many benefits. To learn more, click here, or contact David Endicott.

PARKING INFORMATION
 
For those who drive to our weekly luncheons, here is some information about available parking options.
 
The Westin - for self-park or valet, obtain coupon at meeting registration for a discounted rate of $14.
 
Pacific Place is another good option only a couple blocks from most of our venues. The cost is $12 for up to 3 hours. The garage is accessed from either 6th or 7th  between Pine and Olive.
 
The Sheraton, Four Seasons, Grand Hyatt, and Hyatt Olive 8 do not offer discounted parking.
ROTARY CARES

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 & Sue McNab) — our group is dedicated to supporting and celebrating Seattle #4 members. Click here to contact the committee and share your news!
INTERESTED IN PROPOSING A NEW MEMBER?

Do you have a friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who you think would enjoy Rotary membership? 
Contact Carma McKay at
carma@seattlerotary.org for more information or to reserve a complimentary lunch for a prospective member.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
President
Cindy Runger

President-Elect
 Kim Moore

Immediate Past-President
Mark Wright 
 
Board Chair
David Woodward

Vice President for Membership
Liz Powell 

Vice President for Service
Susie Roe

Vice President for Programs
Rob LoBosco

Secretary
Jennifer Porto

Treasurer
Robert Stadler

Sergeant-at-Arms
Ken Grant 
 
TRF Chair
Jeff Pyatt
 
Governance
Jimmy Collins
 
Personnel 
Paula Houston 

Terms ending 6/30/2019
Linda Cheever
Jimmy Collins
Beth Knox
Ben Linford

Terms ending 6/30/2020
Ken Colling
David Levine
Barbie Seifert
Harold Scoggins
Jane Tornatore
 
Terms ending 6/30/2021
Corinne Cavanaugh
Fedva Dikmen
Paula Houston
Ben Wicks

Dr. Gary Gilliland, 
A Stake in the ground for cancer research

October 10 at noon
The Westin, 1900 5th Ave.
 
By 2025, cancer researchers will have developed curative therapeutic approaches for most if not all cancers.  That’s the stake placed in the ground by Dr. Gary Gilliland, president and director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.  The eradication of cancer is an ambitious goal, one that demands tenacity, scientific excellence, collaboration, and breakthrough creativity. Fortunately, Fred Hutch, with its world-renowned and Nobel-laureate researchers, is fully committed to that goal.
 
Dr. Gilliland will visit next week to update us on the ground-breaking research at Fred Hutch on cancer and other diseases and the impact that research has on our community.  He’ll answer your questions about the past, present, and future of cancer research.

Washington State Solicitor General Noah Purcell Shares Tales of Stopping Trump’s Travel Ban and His Seattle Upbringing

Growing up in Seattle, Noah Purcell, Washington’s solicitor general, learned the value of diversity in community at an early age as a Beacon Hill native and proud graduate of Franklin High School, where he was introduced to law on the mock trial team. Purcell was thrust into the national spotlight in early 2017 when he successfully argued Washington state’s victory in federal court that led to a temporary restraining order against President Trump’s travel ban on immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries. As Purcell recounted the events to Rotarians, joined by his wife, Jasmin, in the audience, he said one of his proudest moments was the recognition he later received from Franklin High’s students, including many immigrants, refugees, and Muslim students, in support of Washington state’s stance against the ban.
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UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP EVENTS AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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Rotary Night at Come from Away
Thursday, October 11
5:30-9:00 pm @ the 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave.
 

The Arts Committee is proud to present a special evening at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Enjoy pre-show appetizers while hearing from Kenny Alhadeff who was one of the producers who brought this show to life.

This event is now sold out.

Rotary First Harvest Work Party
Saturday, October 13
8:30-11:00 am @ Northwest Harvest Warehouse, 22220 68th Ave. S., Kent
 
Join Rotarians and Rotaractors from around the district for a morning of hands-on service.  You'll be helping to pack some of the millions of pounds of healthy fruits and vegetables RFH provides every year for families and individuals in need.
District Professional Development Event
Thursday, October 18
6:00-8:00 pm @ the Seattle Glassblowing Studio, 2227 5th Ave. 
 
Come mix it up with community business professionals and innovators while gaining expert knowledge on today's hot topics.
 
Rotarians and non-Rotarians are welcome! Beer, wine and snacks will be provided.
Essential Elements Seminar
Saturday, October 27 
NEW TIME AND LOCATION
12:00-4:00 pm @ Pyramid Alehouse, 1201 1st Ave. S.
 
Join Rotarians from across the district for a brand, membership, and foundation seminar with education, workshops, and networking opportunities. The time and location for the event have changed - click the flyer below for more details. 
nightmare at beaver lake
Saturday, October 27
7:00-10:00 pm @ Beaver Lake Park, 2600 244th Ave. SE, Sammamish
 
Seattle City Rotaract invites you to a very scary social at Nightmare at Beaver Lake!

We'll meet for dinner at the RAM Restaurant & Brewery in Issaquah (965 NE Park Dr.) at 7:00 pm, then head over to the haunted house and forest at Beaver Lake Park. Costumes are encouraged!

Men Engaging Men to End Violence
Wednesday, November 7
7:00–9:15 pm @ 1716 2nd Ave. N., Seattle
 
Register now to join the men of our Seattle Rotary Club and Peacebuilders Committee in this two-hour training which empowers men to become partners in the fight against sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.

We look forward to having you join us for this educational opportunity facilitated by our friends at Seattle Against Slavery (SAS), a grassroots coalition that fosters collaboration in the fight against human trafficking through education, advocacy, and mobilization. 
Seattle Union Gospel Mission: Search & Rescue Night

Saturday, November 10
7:30-11:00 pm @ Union Gospel Mission, 318 2nd Ave. Extension South

Join fellow Rotarians on a search and rescue evening with Seattle's Union Gospel Mission.

The night is spent providing wool blankets, food, water, and other supplies to our homeless neighbors. It also offers them the opportunity to come inside for a night of safe shelter at the Mission.

This event is for Seattle Rotary members, family, and friends.

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SRSF Opportunity Grant

The Seattle Rotary Service Foundation announced the opening of the 2018 Opportunity Grants cycle.  This funding program works to be responsive to the preferences of our member donors and the needs of our community, recognizing that sometimes our usual structure of annual grants does not make funds available when special opportunities, emergencies, and unique needs arise.
 
The maximum grant will be $7,500 and the minimum is $500.  All applications must be received by SRSF by December 1, 2018. 
Applications for these grants must come through the regular Seattle Rotary Service Committees.

COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

For more information on committees, including those that do not have regular meeting times, see the committee page on our website. Meeting times and locations are subject to change, contact committee chairs for more information. 
 

SERVICE COMMITTEES

Arts
11:00 am, 2nd Wednesday
Lobby of the Rotary Club meeting venue
Jim Loder
 
Business Mentor Program
1:30 pm, 1st Wednesday 
Rotary Club luncheon room
William Marshall,  Terry Van Nostrand, and Michael Verchot
 
Community Service
11:00 am, 1st Wednesday
1326 5th Ave., 7th floor conference room
Daron Vchulek and Lacey Clark
 
Education
11:00 am, 4th Wednesdays
Rotary Club luncheon venue
Mary Wagner and Lori Walker
 
International Service
10:30 am, 3rd Wednesday
Puget Sound Plaza, 1235 4th Ave. 15th-floor conference room
Sarah Weaver and Sarah Mackay

Peacebuilders
11:00 am, last Wednesday of the month
Rotary Club meeting venue
Matt Albertson and Alex Mummery
 
Rotaract
5:30 pm, 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Perkins Coie, 49th floor of 1201 3rd Ave
Virginia McKenzie, Liaison
 
Rotary Boys & Girls Club
11:30 am, 3rd Wednesday
Lobby of the Rotary Club meeting venue
Robert Stadler and Stacie Sherman
 
Sustainability
11:00 am, 4th Wednesday September-June
Northern Trust, 1301 Second Ave., Suite 2600
Eric Christensen

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES

Classification
10:00 am, 3rd Tuesday
1215 4th Ave., 3rd floor conference room
Jacki Lorenz and Jane Pryor
 
Keekwulees
3rd Thursday of the month at alternating times and venues. Email reminders will be sent in advance of each month's meeting.
Kevin Crane
 
Rotary Relations
11:00 am, 2nd Wednesday
Rotary Club meeting venue
Derick Pasternak
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Contact Us

Rotary Club of Seattle
1215 4th Ave. Suite 1215
Seattle, WA 98161
 
Phone: 206-623-0023
Fax: 206-623-0216
 
Caroline Bobanick
Club Manager caroline@seattlerotary.org
 
Mariah Kimpton
Associate Club Manager mariah@seattlerotary.org
 
Carma McKay
Membership Manager
carma@seattlerotary.org
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