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Online Program
Jan 20, 2021 12:00 PM
County Executive Dow Constantine announced this summer that King County would close its juvenile detention facility by the end of 2025. This is just the latest phase of ongoing effort to reduce the number of young people in detention, as King County moves toward its goal of Zero Youth Detention. Executive Constantine will be joined by Allen Nance, Juvenile Detention Division Director to discuss the process so far and outline next steps. |
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Jan 21, 2021 6:00 PM
Enjoy Westland Distillery's American Single Malt Whiskey Virtual Tasting with the fellowship of your Rotary Club of Seattle friends. You will be guided through an hour-long tasting of three different Westland Distillery award-winning single malt whiskies. Westland Distillery’s Single Malt Scotch Tasting Kit includes their American Oak, Sherry Wood, and Peated Single Malt Whiskies. You will receive a Glencairn Tasting Glass and Westland Whiskey information with the whiskey. Westland Distillery will ship the whiskey tasting kit to your home prior to the event. Cost: $95.00 per person.
Contact Doug Seto at dougseto@comcast.net for more details, and click the link below to sign up to participate.
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Online Program
Jan 27, 2021 12:00 PM
Five-term Secretary of State of Washington and retired Republican leader Ralph Munro will share his insights on the role of democracy in our country and the transition of our national leadership to a new administration. Having been appointed our state’s first volunteer coordinator in 1969 by Governor Dan Evans, Ralph will also speak to the value of public service and its impact in fostering a unified national culture. |
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Online Program
Feb 03, 2021 12:00 PM
Denise Moriguchi, President, CEO and third-generation family leader of Uwajimaya, an iconic local Asian grocery retailer that has been serving the Pacific Northwest for over 90 years, will talk to the company’s past, present and future. Learn about the company’s history, tales of survival, resilience, and change over 90 years, and what lies ahead. |
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Online Program
Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PM
Puget Sound Energy CEO, Mary Kipp, will discuss how the company is keeping its commitment to customers and the environment in the midst of the pandemic. She will share the company’s recent announcement that it is aspiring to be a Beyond Net Zero Carbon company by 2045 and the importance she has placed on addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Mary was named president of PSE in August 2019 and CEO in January 2020. Under her direction, PSE is leading the way to a clean energy future in partnership with its customers and the communities it serves. Mary joined PSE from El Paso Electric (EPE), where she served as chief executive officer and president. Prior to EPE, she was a prosecuting attorney for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for four years, investigating and prosecuting violations of federal energy laws. Mary also worked as a lawyer at El Paso Natural Gas Company and at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Alliance to Save Energy and is immediate past chair of the Smart Electric Power Alliance. Mary received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College, a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law, and is an alumnus of Exeter College, Oxford University. |
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Online Program
Feb 17, 2021 12:00 PM
Rick Steves, CEO of Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. Join travel expert Rick Steves—acclaimed for his bestselling guidebooks and public television series—for his conversation with Rotarian Mark Wright as Rick answers the questions we're all wondering: When will we travel again? What will travel look like in the future? And what is the true value of travel? After a lifetime of exploring Europe and inspiring Americans to broaden their perspectives through travel, Rick shares his reasons why joy awaits those who will travel again. |
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Feb 19, 2021 6:00 PM
Hearts & Wine 2021 will be unlike any other as Harvest Against Hunger shifts to bring you a memorable online event. This winter’s fundraiser will include many of the elements you love from the annual in-person event—engaging and entertaining speakers, fellowship, and opportunities to do good things for our community.
There are several options for participating - including free registration. Register to attend yourself, rally a group for a virtual watch party, and check out the silent auction items (bidding starts February 8) below. We can't wait to see you there!
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Online Program
Feb 24, 2021 12:00 PM
Whether you’re a fan of hockey or even sports in general, it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement of all things Kraken! CEO of the Seattle Kraken, Tod Leiweke, is simultaneously bringing a three-rink training center to Northgate, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena to downtown Seattle, and an NHL hockey team to the Northwest. Join Seattle Rotary for an update on the construction of Climate Pledge Arena and the training center, building a professional hockey team, and the diverse staff making it all happen. Six months out, here's what to expect from Seattle’s newest professional sports team. Release the Kraken! |
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Online Program
Mar 03, 2021 12:00 PM
The Impact of the Pandemic on Small Businesses in SeattleThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought disruption and many challenges to small businesses is our community. In response, the UW Consulting and Business Development Center, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Seattle through its Business Mentors Committee, has been assisting minority-owned small businesses in managing the challenges of COVID-19. Join us as we learn about the work of the club's Business Mentors Committee in advancing student careers. This session will include a speaker panel discussion with small business owners. They will share how the pandemic has affected their businesses and the changes they have had to survive. Participants will include Rotary business mentors, small business owners, and a UW student. |
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Online Program
Mar 10, 2021 12:00 PM
Too many young people in King County – particularly in communities of color – face barriers to physical activity even in a region famous for outdoor recreation, a study conducted by the University of Washington’s Center for Leadership in Athletics in partnership with King County Parks and the Aspen Institute found. The King County Play Equity Coalition was established to implement the report's recommendations and includes local professional sports teams and community-based organizations. Join us for a discussion with Julie McCleery and Bookie Gates as we learn about the coalition's work to increase rates of King County youth meeting the CDC's physical activity guidelines and ensure all youth have access to the social, emotional, academic, and physical benefits of movement through sports, play, and outdoor recreation. Bookie Gates is a former WSU baseball player and chair of the King County Play Equity Coalition. Julie McCleery is the Director of Research-Practice Partnerships at the UW Center for Leadership.in Athletics. |
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Online Program
Mar 17, 2021 12:00 PM
The Fight for Equity in American HealthcareJoin us next week to hear from highly esteemed local physician, Dr. Ben Danielson, who at the end of 2020 left his “dream job” after 21 years leading the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic, due to allegations of systemic racism at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Learn from a community icon what we all can do to improve our health care system to provide greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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Mar 18, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us for this special happy hour presentation with art historian and Frye Art Museum lecturer, Rebecca Albiani. Gardens were an important motif of early Impressionist art, featuring prominently in the works of Monet, Renoir, Morisot and Cassatt. Much later in his career, Monet would create a garden at his home in Giverny, where he installed the famous Japanese bridge over a pond of waterlilies and painted them gloriously in his final decades. Join us for this special visual treat and celebration of spring! Registration is free for members and their guests Rebecca Albiani is a Graduate Lecturing Fellow at Washington’s National Gallery and a Fulbright Scholar in Venice. She received an MA from Stanford University and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley. |
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Online Program
Mar 24, 2021 12:00 PM
Meeting Our Region’s Critical Blood Donation Needs 365+, Together |
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Mar 25, 2021 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us on a Single Malt Scotch Tour of Scotland from the Northern Islands to the Southern Lowlands. Scotland is known for some of the best whiskies in the world. Kevin Crane will lead us through a journey of the senses and will unfold hte sublime nature and mystery of Scotch. You don't need to an experienced Scotch drinker to attend. Rotary members shall have an opportunity to share their Scotch experiences and recommendations as they bring their own wee dram to this virtual event.
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Online Program
Mar 31, 2021 12:00 PM
A Conversation with Carmen Best on Education, Mentorship, Advocacy, and the Role They Play in Social JusticeCarmen Best, Seattle’s dynamic retired police chief has had a front-row seat on why education is so important and the devastating consequences when it doesn’t work for all students. As we look at important issues to re-imagine our wonderful city post-pandemic, a world-class education that works for all is at the forefront of this discussion. Carmen will have a personal dialogue with us on why our approach and priorities are timely and essential. |
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Online Program
Apr 07, 2021 12:00 PM
Disruptive Change in Retail -From the Pandemic to the FutureIn this fireside chat moderated by Rotary member Jonelle Johnson, Nordstrom CEO, Erik Nordstrom, will touch on the disruptive change that was already in place in the retail industry when COVID-19 hit, and how the pandemic accelerated these trends. The retail customer has changed how they discover, buy, and receive products, and Nordstrom doesn’t believe these trends will revert back post-pandemic. The implications are large, not only for Nordstrom, but also for the Nordstrom teams and communities...this is especially true for the retailer’s hometown of Seattle. |
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On line Program
Apr 14, 2021 12:00 PM
Join local developer, James Wong, Founder of Vibrant Cities, and global perspective architect, Karen Thomas, Principal of Gensler & Associates, as they discuss the resilience of cities and our path forward in the revitalization of downtown Seattle and the supporting region. James and Karen will share emerging data and their purview into what lies ahead for a decade of growth and prosperity. |
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Apr 15, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Online Program
Apr 21, 2021 12:00 PM
Action Over Rhetoric: Connecting with the Next Generation on EnvironmentalismMillennials and Gen Z are prioritizing environmental issues more than any other generation in history. As such, companies, politicians, and leaders (at all levels) are wondering how to engage the next generation. Benji Backer, a national leader in the environmental community, will speak during Earth Week about the numerous ways to engage with younger generations on these issues — and how unifying action is far more important than divisive rhetoric.
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Apr 22, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
It's spring! April showers bring May flowers. Learn how to select flowers for an arrangement. All members and guests welcome. No need to register. ZOOM LINK
You have a bunch of flowers - now what? Learn some design principles, color choices, how to use floral foam, how to select a good vase for floral designs, and science-based flower care facts.
Bring your own pocket knife, pruners, flowers and a vase, or just follow along. You will be all set for summer.
Seattle 4 member, Sten Crissey, grew up working in the family business, Crissey Flowers & Gifts. Sten’s knowledge of flower care and handling is based on scientific research funded by the American Floral Endowment (AFE), an organization for which Sten served as a Trustee. AFE funds research and scholarships for commercial floriculture.
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Apr 28, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Online Program
Apr 28, 2021 12:00 PM
Looking Forward: Vaccines and the Light at the End of the Pandemic TunnelNow that everyone 16 and older in Washington state is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a new goal has been set for administering 90,000 vaccines per day, doubling the original target. While distribution progress has happened faster than anticipated, there are still concerns. Demand for the vaccine has softened in some areas of the state, struggles continue to ensure equitable vaccine administration in some groups, and worries of a fourth wave linger. Washington state’s health secretary, Dr. Umair Shah, will provide an update on gaining ground in the pandemic and what lies ahead at the end of this tunnel. |
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Online Program
May 05, 2021 12:00 PM
Racial Reckoning and the State of the JudiciaryThe challenges and events of 2020 have followed our judicial system into 2021. From responding to the COVID-19 pandemic to facing a national reckoning that spotlighted the racial injustice within our legal system, courts have had to change the way they accomplish their work and deliver open, fair, and equal justice to the people in Washington State. Chief Justice Steven C. González will speak about the racial reckoning facing our country and the state of the judiciary as it continues to recover from the pandemic. |
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Online Program
May 12, 2021 12:00 PM
Why I’m Still a Republican – The Two-party System in America Some say there are four political parties in America: Biden Democrats, Sanders/AOC Democrats, Trump Republicans, and Reagan/Bush Republicans. On election day, however, only two major parties are listed. Is that going to remain the case? I will explain why I think the two-party system is here to stay, and what that means for Republicans like me who were not Trump supporters. |
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Online Program
May 19, 2021 12:00 PM
Failure is NOT an option: Student Needs Demand Higher Education ChangesAndrew Sund, Ph.D. is the President of Heritage University, a four-year private, non-profit college that sits amid the fields of hops on Yakama tribal land west of Toppenish, Washington. The student body is 72% Latinx, 12% Native American, 72% female, and 85% first-generation college students. 91% of Heritage students qualify for federal and/or state financial aid. It is the only university in the US with this demographic mix. Since its founding in 1982, Heritage has graduated nearly 10,000 students. Higher education can be a great equalizer in American society. A college degree increases earning capacity and improves the quality of life. But despite many efforts, minority communities lag in degree attainment. It is hard to get them in and even harder to get them to graduation. Heritage University has proven methods and developed practices to help students succeed. This can be a model for higher education as an increasing number of first-generation and multicultural students pursue their degrees. |
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May 22, 2021 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Help Children Experiencing Homelessness The Community Service Committee invites you to join us for a volunteer opportunity on Saturday, May 22 to sort clothing and build storage racks at Wellspring Family Services. Click below to register and choose Rotary Service Day on May 22 or if you have problems with your registration email Saidah McKissick at smckissick@wellspringfs.org. |
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Online Program
May 26, 2021 12:00 PM
Seattle Metro Chamber: New Leadership and Rebuilding a Competitive, Equitable, and Inclusive Economy As the new President and CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce, Rachel brings 15 years of government affairs, policy, operations, and advocacy experience, including serving as Deputy County Executive and Chief of Staff to King County Executive Dow Constantine, to this critical role of overseeing our region's business industry. Just as importantly, Rachel brings a pragmatic approach to rebuilding the region's economy to be nationally competitive while grounded in the core values of equity and inclusion. |
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Online Program
Jun 02, 2021 12:00 PM
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Online Program
Jun 09, 2021 12:00 PM
Resurrecting Seattle Arts In this conversation with arts leaders, communications professional, and arts leader Vivian Phillips will lead an exploration of the arts sector as it was pre-pandemic and what lies ahead. Seattle Theater Group Executive Director Josh LaBelle and 4Culture Executive Director Brian Carter will share what new opportunities are on the horizon for arts organizations and artists, as well as some of the biggest challenges being faced across the region’s arts ecosystem looking toward the future of recovery. |
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Online Program
Jun 16, 2021 12:00 PM
Building a More Racially Equitable Future Chris Gregoire, CEO – Challenge Seattle Former Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire, CEO of Challenge Seattle, will discuss Washington Employers for Racial Equity (WERE)– a new statewide coalition of nearly 80 Washington CEOs and business leaders committed to building a more racially equitable future. Join us as Chris shares the journey that this new Coalition has been on to better understand how racial bias and structural inequities affect the lives of Black Washingtonians and how the business community can advance equity for all. Learn how the Coalition has committed to working collectively to achieve parity in hiring, pay, and promotion for Black Washingtonians, support Black-owned businesses and invest in racial equity across the state. |
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Jun 18, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
We will meet at 6:00 pm outside the WAC and proceed on a 30 - 40 minute walk guided by fellow Rotarian, Lori Walker. Walk at your own pace. We will meet back at the WAC for no-host beverages. Look forward to seeing you there. Free Event - We do ask that you sign up so we know how many to expect. |
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Online Program
Jun 23, 2021 12:00 PM
The Promise and Peril of the Digital Age Microsoft President Brad Smith will examine the dual use of technology, which can be both a powerful tool that powers economies and communities and a formidable weapon that can undermine democracy and fundamental human rights. Join Brad as he takes you on a journey examining the role of technology in security, privacy, and sustainability, the greater responsibility that tech companies and governments must bear, and how technology can help the world respond, rebuild and reimagine our collective future. |
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Jun 24, 2021 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Jun 28, 2021 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM
REGISTER HERE by June 14 for golf and/or dinner. Four-person Scramble starts at 1:30 pm - Book a foursome or come as a single. Non-Rotarians Welcome. Reception 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hosted by Seattle Rotary 4 - all welcome. Sign up for reception only here. No charge for reception only. Dinner and Program to follow at 7:00 pm
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Jun 28, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Seattle 4 will be hosting a cocktail reception to thank Seattle 4 Rotary member, Cathy Gibson, for her tenure as District Governor. All are welcome - golfers and non-golfers alike. No charge for the reception only. One drink ticket included. Sign up here.
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Online Program
Jun 30, 2021 12:00 PM
Intentional Conversations: A game plan for leaders Jen Mueller, Sports Broadcaster, Business Consultant, and Author As a sports reporter whose career depends on effective communication, Jen will share three conversation strategies that allow you to connect with greater ease and communicate with more effectiveness. You’ll discover the missed opportunity in every conversation, a counter-intuitive approach for staying in the loop, and ways to increase productivity with your team in just 15 seconds.
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Jul 04, 2021 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
July 4th Celebration at Laurel James’ Six (6) Acre Compound in Lake Forest Park From 2:00pm to 6:00pm Free Event but Reservations Required
Our fellow member Laurel James invites you to join her at her Six (6) Acre Compound in Lake Forest Park for a Family 4th of July Celebration! Come enjoy a day of fellowship, activities including basketball, softball, soccer, hiking, and running. Enjoy spending time by the creek on the property. Bring a Potluck dish to share. There will be a keg of beer. If you desire other beverages bring them with you. Bring your basketball and or soccer ball. It will be a great day of family fun! There is parking on site. Capacity of 100 guests.
Here is the link to make your reservations:
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Westin Hotel, 1900 5th Ave.
Jul 14, 2021 12:30 PM
The Importance of Service above Self In 2019, General Curtis “Mike” Scaparrotti completed a distinguished 41-year career in the US Army as the Commander, US European Command, and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO. As the NATO Commander, General Scaparrotti worked to preserve the security and stability of the Alliance and strengthen it in the face of traditional and new-age adversaries. He collaborated with the leadership of all 29 NATO member nations, as well as the various NATO partner countries around the world. General Scaparrotti is a keen practitioner of strength and diplomacy on the world stage. I know you will enjoy this presentation as he shares his observations about leadership and Service Above Self. Must have COVID Vaccine to attend in person. Zoom option also available. Pre-registration recommended if attending in person. RSVP Retired Members not on the Program Plan and those bringing a guest can pre-pay for their lunch HERE Prospective Members should be pre-registered with Fiona Ronyai. Agenda Noon - Registration and Networking 12:30 - 1:30 Program |
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