Video of Seattle 4 Rotary Programs are available online thanks to the generous support of our Seattle Rotary Audio Visual Sponsors.
Special thanks to our Gold Level Sponsor, Bob Alexander.
In addition to supporting our club, becoming a Seattle 4 Rotary Audio Visual Sponsor brings many benefits. To learn more, click here, or contact Mariah for more details at Mariah@seattlerotary.org.
Get Involved - Join a Committee!
You can find a full list of our committees with descriptions on our website. Contacting the committee chair, listed below, is the best way to find out how to get involved.
Our Rotary Cares team is ready to listen and to support you. One of the wonderful things about our club is that you have many friends --you just need to reach out to tap into our amazing network of caring people. Please contact one of our Rotary Cares Committee Co-chairs listed below to let us know how we can help.
Unless protests are received in the time period required (seven days), the following will receive a "Welcome to Rotary" notification that their membership has been accepted:
Mihoko Tanaka, President and CEO of Tanaka Consulting. Individual Membership with a Business Consultants & Services Classification. Proposer, Doug Seto, and seconder, Marli Iverson.
ONLINE ZOOM PROGRAM September 30th at 12:00pm
*Social time starting at 11:45am*
Election 2020: What You Need to Know to Feel Better About November
As head of one of the most diverse offices in state government, Secretary Kim Wyman is responsible for overseeing state and local elections, corporation and charity filings, the Washington State Library, the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, and the Washington State Archives.
A leader of national renown, Secretary Wyman often shares Washington’s award-winning, innovative election administration and cybersecurity practices with organizations across the country. Her office led the successful statewide effort to modernize and secure the state’s election infrastructure and continues to focus on securing elections in 2020 and beyond.
Secretary Wyman is committed to promoting civility and civic engagement, and connecting people with their government. She serves on many state and national boards, enjoys mentoring students, participates in leadership-development organizations, and advocates for preserving and teaching our history and traditions, the importance of civics education, and volunteering in our communities.
2. Forward invitations to meetings and events to your network.
3. Include Caroline's email (Caroline@SeattleRotary.org) so your friends and associates can reserve their spot and get access codes.
If you don't already have a LinkedIn profile, CLICK HERE to learn how to get started.
Tuesday, September 29th at 5:30pm
Walk to the Olympic Sculpture Park and Dine at Elliott’s Oyster House
Enjoy a walk along the waterfront to the Olympic Sculpture Park followed by dinner and a beautiful view of Elliott Bay from socially distanced tables on the deck at Elliott's Oyster House. In addition to seafood, they offer chicken, pasta, and filet mignon (the same filet you get at the Metropolitan Grill). Attendees will meet by the Argosy Cruise sign for the walk to the Olympic Sculpture Park at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm.
This event is limited to 34 people.
Please RSVP by Friday, September 25th. For more information, contact Doug Seto.
Networking Event with the Great Northwest Rotary Business Network
The Great Northwest Rotary Business Network invites you to attend their first-ever networking social on Zoom! See the flyer linked below for more information and a link to RSVP.
Save the Date for the Next Meeting of the First Five Rotary Clubs!
The first five Rotary Clubs (Chicago, San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle, and LA) are gathering again. If you enjoyed our first collaborative meeting in May, you'll love this program filled with inspirational speakers and opportunities to connect, with a focus on Rotary's spirit and legacy of service and an announcement about a very special collaborative service project coming later this fall. The identity of our keynote speaker is under wraps until October 1 - stay tuned for the exciting announcement!
We hope to see you at our next Happy Hour on October 15, with guest hosts from the Seattle City Rotaract. We'll have lots of time for breakout rooms, trivia, and more!
Members in the News
Have you read this month's edition of Rotary Magazine? It features an interview by our own Mark Wright in the article, Why Partners Matter.
Are you receiving your copy of Rotary Magazine each month? If not, please reach out to the Rotary International Support Center directly or to the club office to troubleshoot.
Volunteers Needed at the Rotary Boys and Girls Club
The Seattle Rotary Boys & Girls Club, under the leadership of Patrick Carter, has taken on the role of full-day academic support and childcare for the Seattle Public Schools. This means they need to ensure students are online and learning with their respective classrooms. What problem does online learning present? Without human touch and guidance, the students are having their share of struggles. Some of them still can’t read or are having problems with basic math. Unlike the kids who can stay at home, they don’t have a parent or guardian to step in and help them when they run into problems.
Seattle Rotary Boys & Girls Club needs volunteers to come down and help. The time slots 8:30 – 11:30 and 12:30 – 2:30 are available and all COVID-19 procedures are being followed. No reported cases have been identified during the past six months of operation at the club. Volunteers will need to complete a simple background check and follow the guidelines.
Learn more about the Rotary Boys & Girls Club ontheir website.
Being a parent is hard these days! Here’s a real example from a parent who faces these same issues at home:
“For 3rd grade and under, it’s a lot to expect for them to stay organized. They move along the various subjects like vocabulary, reading comprehension, math, PE, religion (it’s a Catholic School), etc.… I like to think my son is pretty sharp, but he still needs some direction and help. There are plenty of kids who aren’t getting that, and they become distractions to the rest of the kids in class as well as to the teacher. There needs to be some supervision at most times.”
Are You Ready to Lead?
Are you interested in supporting people around the globe? Would you like an opportunity to learn about nonprofits from all over the world? If so, consider serving as a co-chair for our club's International Service Committee. Message Sarah Mackay at sjkmackay@gmail.com.
Rotary Around the Globe: International Service Committee Project Highlight
The Seattle 4 Rotary International Service Committee is proud to be a partner in supporting Mwanzo, an organization that cultivates opportunities through education and community-driven development in Rabuor Village, Kenya, and neighboring communities. The term mwanzo means “new beginnings” in Swahili. Through their community-driven model of rural development, Mwanzo accelerates hope in Rabuor Village, Kenya, and surrounding subsistence-farming communities. Click the link below to view a beautiful video that highlights their work.
Do You Have Any Musical Instruments to Donate to Students in Need?
Music4Life is a non-profit and project of Rotary District 5030 that distributes musical instruments to public school students in need.
We welcome any gently used musical instruments you wish to donate. They can be delivered directly to these local music stores that are now open: American Music in Phinney Ridge and Kennelly Keys Music in Bellevue, Lynnwood, and Everett.
Please accompany your instrument with the PDF donation form, linked below.
2. Send your ideas and requests for content for our public Facebook Page to Social Media Chair Bailee Neyland.
CONTACT US
Rotary Club of Seattle
1326 5th Ave Suite 342
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-623-0023
Caroline Bobanick
Executive Director
caroline@seattlerotary.org
Mariah Kimpton
Program 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 Executive Director, Caroline Bobanick, or Program 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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