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Birthdays
April 26
Catherine Cleveland
Anne Gillingham
April 28
John Adams
Tom Mormino
Shell Stone
April 29
Dorothy Echodu
May 1
Geoff Ball
May 2
Gerry Maurer
May 3
Tom Hayward
James Wong
May 4
Howard Burton
Alan Sclater
May 5
Eric Robinson
May 6
Alan Bergen
APRIL MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
1 Year
Jessica Bhuiyan
2 Years
Alejandro Grajal
Gary Hartman
4 Years
Michael Adams
Rosanne Lapan
Benjamin Wicks
6 Years
Lauren Domino
Michele Shaw
9 Years
Kelly Holm
Kari Rallo
10 Years
Gary Drobnack
11 Years
Steven Boyd
13 Years
Stephen Sundquist
14 Years
Linda Cheever
15 Years
Hollie Ellis
Freeman Fong
16 Years
Alfred Benaroya
19 Years
Jean Bateman CFRE
26 Years
Michael O'Byrne
32 Years
Robert Parks
34 Years
Rex Clark
35 Years
James Burdett
SPONSORS
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, and Silver Level Sponsor, Sherry Calvert of Caliber Investments.
In addition to supporting our club, becoming a Seattle Rotary Online sponsor brings many benefits. To learn more, click here, or contact Mariah for more details at Mariah@seattlerotary.org.
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 & Jane Tornatore) — our group is dedicated to supporting and celebrating Seattle #4 members. Click here to contact the committee and share your news!
SUPPORT OUR ROTARY FOUNDATIONS FOR A YEAR OF ACTION AND IMPACT!
As Rotarians, we are leaders connecting for extraordinary good –both in our community and around the world. Together we are eradicating polio and malaria, bringing fresh water to rural villages worldwide to stop the spread of disease, and helping our neighbors in need with housing, healthy foods, and educational opportunities.
Once a year we ask you to fulfill your membership obligations and take action by making two gifts that will impact the world. One is to the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation (SRSF). The other is to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). Thank you for taking action now to help our club have a powerful and positive impact on our world.
Do you have a friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who you think would enjoy Rotary membership?
Contact Caroline Bobanick at 206-623-0023 or caroline@seattlerotary.org for more information or to reserve a complimentary lunch for a prospective member.
Terms ending 6/30/2019
Linda Cheever
Jimmy Collins
Beth Knox
Ben Linford
Johnny Lau
Terms ending 6/30/2020
Ken Colling
David Levine
Barbie Seifert
Jane Tornatore
Robyn Grad
Terms ending 6/30/2021
Fedva Dikmen
Paula Houston
Ben Wicks
Lillian Sherman
Sue McNab
The Art of Community Building - Leveraging the Social Impact of the Arts
May 1 at Noon
The Westin, 1900 5th Ave
As our community undergoes rapid economic growth and increasing diversity, we face constant reminders that the benefits of this growth are not shared by all. Homelessness, rising income inequality, race and gender issues, and an aging population are challenges we must continually address as we build a world-class community.
Since 1969, ArtsFund has promoted the arts in pursuit of such a community, where arts are accessible to all and valued as central and critical to a healthy society. Sarah Sidman, an ArtsFund Vice President, will share findings from their pioneering Social Impact of the Arts Study and discuss ways we can harness the impact of the arts to advance community priorities and sustain a thriving, equitable society in our region.
Plus, members of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra will perform a piece from the Lullaby Project, where they work with Mary’s Place parents and children in crisis to create personal lullabies.
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Guests, visiting Rotarians, and members who are not on the meal plan can now purchase their lunch in advance. Online sales end the Friday before each luncheon.
If you miss the cutoff, guests can still register by contacting Mariah at mariah@seattlerotary.org.
Members are still welcome to purchase their lunch at the door.
If you plan to bring a prospective member as a guest, please contact Caroline at caroline@seattlerotary.org.
President Cindy Runger brought club member Paul Suzman to the stage to introduce the main speaker, retired Admiral Bill Owens. Paul mentioned that Admiral Owens, a native of North Dakota, is a former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, decorated war veteran, and business executive, who is currently co-authoring a book, which will be titled China and the US 2039: The End Game? Paul explained that Owens’s leadership was evident during the decade following the Cold War, which contributed directly to much of what today’s military does well.
Heather Fitzpatrick, his proposer, is the first. Because he admires the work Wellspring does, Derek asked to join the board. The first question Heather asked was “are you in Rotary?” Literally.
Saturday, April 27
9:00 am-12:0o pm @ the Rotary Boys & Girls Club,
201 19th Ave.
Rotarians, friends, and family are invited to come help spruce up your investment at the Rotary Boys & Girl Club's Annual Maintenance Day on Saturday April 27th. We'll get started at 9:00 am and finish with lunch at 12:00 pm. The club is located on the corner of 19th & E. Spruce. Bring your favorite gloves or tool. Please contact Stacy Sherman for more information or to RSVP.
Back by popular demand, we are hosting our second business networking event Thursday, May 9th from 5:30-8:30 pm at the popular Hard Rock Café (116 Pike Street, between 1st and 2nd Ave). This is a time to build business connections both with our members and the greater business community. Please feel free to bring your colleagues and club prospects.
Tickets are free for current Seattle Rotary members and $10 for non-members. There will be a no-host bar plus an array of delicious appetizers. Plenty of parking is available nearby.
You can sign up through the link below. So grab your cards and get ready to connect. We hope to see you there!
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.
Save the Date: Wellspring 10th-anniversary celebration
Thursday, June 13
5:00-7:00 pm @ the Rotary Support Center for Families, 1900 Rainier Ave. S.
Ten years ago we helped Wellspring build a home: The Rotary Support Center for Families. Join us on June 13 for an open house where we will celebrate the impact of your generosity.
5:30-8:15 pm @ the Queen City Yacht Club, 2608 Boyer Ave. E
Join fellow Rotarians and friends for the 50th Annual Seattle Rotary Mariners President’s Party on June 27 at the Queen City Yacht Club. The President’s Party will
recognize President Cindy for her leadership and insightful end-of-meeting proverbs.
Second-chance tickets are still available through this Tuesday. Don't miss your chance to attend this great annual event!
Seattle #4 Rotarians who have already registered include Larry Granat, Dorothy Echodu, Charles Dickey, Kathryn Williams, Linda Cheever, Virginia McKenzie, Derick Pasternak, Catherine Gibson, Jacqueline Lorenz, Suzanne Griffin, Jennifer Porto, Sten Crissey, Steve Crane, James Moore, and Matthew Albertson.
Seattle #4 member Kirk Greene joined a group of Santa Barbara Rotarians who helped pack 12,000 meals for disaster relief on Saturday, April 20 at their local Boys & Girls Club.
Visiting other Rotary Clubs is a great way to learn more about the wider world of Rotary and connect with a community you are visiting. You can find Rotary clubs around the world using Rotary International's Club Finder tool.
Rotary Means Business
The Puget Sound Rotary Network is a great resource for Rotarians to share their business with others and learn about products and services offered by other Rotarians in the region.
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:
Teresa Moore, Executive Director for Seattle CityClub. Corporate membership with an Associations & Clubs classification. Proposer, Jon Bridge, and Seconder, Lillian Sherman.
Jonathan Bosch, Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Seattle Seahawks. Young Rotary Leader membership with a Sports & Entertainment classification. Proposer, Nancy Osborne, and Seconder, Mark Wright.
Dorothy Miller, Director of Public Policy for Merck & Co Inc. Individual membership with a Health Care classification. Proposer, Liz Powell, and Seconder, Susie Roe.
Dennis Williams Jr., Financial Advisor for Edward Jones. Young Rotary Leader membership with a Financial Advising & Wealth Management classification. Proposer, Craig Dawson, and Seconder, Skip Rowland.
Liam Li, Managing Director with Himalaya Capital Management. Corporate membership with a Financial Advising & Wealth Management classification. Proposer, Karl Ege, and Seconder, Virginia McKenzie.
Jordan Hathaway, Group Sales Manager for Hotel Andra. Young Rotary Leader membership with a Hospitality classification. Proposer, Liz Powell.
COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
For more information on committees, including those that do not have regular meeting times, see thecommittee 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
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
1326 5th Ave Suite 342
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-623-002
Caroline Bobanick
Club Manager caroline@seattlerotary.org
Mariah Kimpton Associate Club Manager mariah@seattlerotary.org
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President Cindy Runger brought club member Paul Suzman to the stage to introduce the main speaker, retired Admiral Bill Owens. Paul mentioned that Admiral Owens, a native of North Dakota, is a former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, decorated war veteran, and business executive, who is currently co-authoring a book, which will be titled China and the US 2039: The End Game? Paul explained that Owens’s leadership was evident during the decade following the Cold War, which contributed directly to much of what today’s military does well.
I am proud to introduce Derek Ruckman to you. 
Please meet Geoff Ball, classification Human & Community Services, nominated by Jacki Lorenz and seconded by Joyce Robertson - thank you both.
The Puget Sound Rotary Network is a great resource for Rotarians to share their business with others and learn about products and services offered by other Rotarians in the region.