Events

Five Reasons Why Women Are Great Leaders

When women become leaders, they provide a different set of skills and imaginative perspectives. More importantly, female leaders bring structural and cultural differences to the table, which drive effective solutions. This creative standpoint and unique sense of awareness will also allow them to study and uncover the finer details that may go unmissed by others. Studies have shown that companies with higher gender diversity in leadership roles boast a higher EBITDA by over 3.5% as well as superior stock performance. Join us to hear more with Andrea Heuston’s presentation, 5 Reasons Why Women Make Outstanding Leaders.

If you are a committee chair and/or part of the Membership Engagement committee, please make a plan to attend this virtual meeting. The agenda will cover a review and update of the events calendar and brainstorming new engagement ideas.

This presentation will be a moderator/panel format highlighting the work of the club's Business Mentors committee.

The Art Committee is pleased to be able to offer limited discounted tickets to three showings of A Woman of No Importance at Taproot Theatre on Friday, Feb 3 at 8pm; Friday, Feb 10 at 8pm; and Saturday, Feb 18 at 2pm.  This comedic classic from Oscar Wilde features glittering banter, charm and wit within the beloved Taproot Theater.  We only have six seats reserved per performance, so it is first come, first served.  To reserve a spot, contact Janice Winemiller HERE. 

Finding Our Y:  Community Caring for Community

The YMCA of Greater Seattle has been serving community and keeping its promise to be there no matter what since 1876. Join us for a conversion with Loria Yeadon, President & CEO of YMCA of Greater Seattle, to learn more about Vision 2025, the Y’s bold plan for strengthening community and advancing equity and justice for all through whole person health. With over 35,000 member families, the Y is a welcoming place of belonging where youth and families can develop and thrive through programs like health and wellness classes, early education, childcare, swim lessons, meal programs, outdoor leadership and camp, sports, mental health counseling, transitional housing, crisis response resources, foster care, volunteerism, and so much more. Join us!

Join your fellow Rotarians for a night of basketball action! We are also planning some behind-the-scenes goodies for members that attend so keep an eye on this space for other activities that might take place on the night! For discounted tickets in our Rotary group section, please click HERE.

This tour is actually two separate tours which can be purchased as one, or you can purchase a part which works for you. The tours include all hotel accommodation, meals, beverages (including beer and boxed wine), gratuities, airport/hotel transfers, ground transportation, two in-country flights and the Zambia/Tanzania flight described herein. Please see below for additional trip details including a tentative itinerary and costs for each trip leg.

ZAMBIA TOUR:

Thursday, Feb 9      Official arrival in Lusaka, Zambia, with check-in at the Protea Tower Hotel (a Marriott property). Dinner in hotel. Our hotel is located next to the large Arcades Shopping Center which will provide currency exchange, shopping opportunities and a casino.

Friday, Feb 10         After a buffet breakfast, meet with the National Malaria Elimination Committee to inform members on malaria program progress in Zambia and the importance of Rotary engagement. Make-up meeting with a local Rotary club. Overnight at the Protea Tower.

Saturday, Feb 11    Day trip to Chaminuka Lodge and Game Reserve; includes lunch, a cheese tasting and game drive. Bring your bathing suit for the pool! Observe 18 different species of antelope and other game animals. Late afternoon return to the Protea and dinner with local Rotary leadership.

Sunday, Feb 12       Morning flight to Ndola; followed by lunch, then check-in at the Ndola Protea Hotel. Afternoon discussion on reducing the malaria burden in the Copperbelt with Community Health Workers (CHWs) led by the project manager. Dinner with Copperbelt Rotarian leadership.

Monday, Feb 13     Visit to a community health center in the Luanshya Area to learn results of the malaria project and speak with CHWs serving the local population.

Tuesday, Feb 14     After breakfast, charter bus transfer to Kabwe and check-in at the Urban Bliss Hotel. Afternoon discussion on a Rotary Project of Scale (with the project manager), which received a total of $6 million to scale the Zambia malaria program and is now one of the largest Rotary International funded projects. Dinner in our hotel.

Wed, Feb 15            Visit a community health center to meet with professional staff and locally trained CHWs.

Thursday, Feb 16    Morning charter bus back to Lusaka where tour ends after lunch. Embark for home or rest at hotel.

Tentative Price for the Zambia Tour (February 9-16) is only $1700 including 7 nights hotel, all meals incl tips, beer and boxed wine as desired, chartered flight within Zambia, motorcoach and transfers. Hotel based on double occupancy. For single occupancy, add $ 423.

TANZANIA TOUR:

Thursday, Feb 16    Tanzania tour begins with a night flight to Arusha, Tanzania.

Friday, Feb 17         Morning arrival in Arusha; drop luggage at Sheraton Hotel and enjoy a short sightseeing tour of the area. After lunch we meet the director of a Rotary-sponsored medical camp where members of the local community receive free medical care. Free care only happens once or twice a year; generally with funding and support from US Rotary sources (the tour fee will include a donation to this effort). Our group will be given assignments for the next day. Evening visit with a local Rotary Club.

Saturday, Feb 18    Drive to and participate in the medical camp with the option to assist with medical care and receive a thank you for our donation. Dinner and night at the Sheraton Hotel.

Sunday, Feb 19       Morning flight to Seronera for a game drive in the central Serengeti. Box lunches will be provided upon arrival. Check-in and dinner at Kati Kati Tented Camp.

Monday, Feb 20     Very early breakfast, followed by game drive with box lunches. Mid- to late-afternoon check-in at Kubukubu Tented Camp for free time or a swim before sundowner and dinner.

Tuesday, Feb 21     Depart after breakfast for the Ngorongoro Crater where we descend into the crater. Observe the “big five” game animals living in the world’s largest caldera of 102 sq. miles, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. After lunch and return transfer to Arusha, check-in at hotel for self-guided stay or transfer to the airport for your homebound trip. The tour ends.

 Tentative Price for the Tanzania Tour (February 16 – 21) is $2925. Including 3 nights hotel, 2 nights safari camp, all meals incl tips, beer and boxed wine as desired at our hotels and camps, flight from Zambia to Tanzania, flight to Serengeti, all transfers and a donation to the medical camp. Hotel based on double occupancy.

The Hospitality Business is a Community Treasure and Team Sport

As CEO of Columbia Hospitality, John Oppenheimer is a true travel and tourism visionary and entrepreneur with a passion for the hospitality industry.

In addition to launching Columbia Hospitality in 1995 (to manage Bell Harbor International Conference Center for the Port of Seattle), John has also founded five successful, private hospitality-related businesses.

John is a University of Puget Sound graduate where he earned his Bachelor's degrees in Urban Affairs and Political Science. He and Deanna were honored for their continued service and philanthropy with the dedication of Oppenheimer Hall at their alma mater.

He is a husband and proud father of two adult children, and his passions include spending time with family and friends. An interesting fact is that John first learned about great customer service as a young sky-cap at the Boise, Idaho airport, carrying luggage. The word that best describes John is: grateful.

The Arts Committee would like to invite all Rotarians, especially Diplomacy and International Service Committee members, to the Seattle Opera world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns. If you are interested in joining the group, please email Robyn Grad HERE.

Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and RSVP to fgreen@wellspringfs.org at least one week in advance of the event date . Masks are required onsite for all volunteer activities. Please let us know if there are young children or people with mobility restrictions in your group so we can plan a volunteer activity for everyone to enjoy.

For more information and additional opportunities, reach out to Faye at fgreen@wellspringfs.org.

The Wellspring Family Store provides free essentials like diapers, formula, clothing, books, toys, and school supplies to children in families experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. This critical effort relies on volunteers to help sort clothing, manage inventory, and pack orders going to families.

Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and RSVP to fgreen@wellspringfs.org at least one week in advance of the event date . Masks are required onsite for all volunteer activities. Please let us know if there are young children or people with mobility restrictions in your group so we can plan a volunteer activity for everyone to enjoy.

For more information and additional opportunities, reach out to Faye at fgreen@wellspringfs.org.

Family Resource Fair events provide a place for families to receive mulitple services at one time. These events have a tremendous impact in the community and rely on volunteers to direct traffic, pass out supplies and resources, serve food, and more. 

Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and RSVP to fgreen@wellspringfs.org at least one week in advance of the event date . Masks are required onsite for all volunteer activities. Please let us know if there are young children or people with mobility restrictions in your group so we can plan a volunteer activity for everyone to enjoy.

For more information and additional opportunities, reach out to Faye at fgreen@wellspringfs.org.

Welcome our Early Learning Center students back from summer break with a clean and fresh playground. Be ready to scrub down toys, power-wash slides, and have fun!