Committees

The best way to meet fellow Rotarians and make a difference is by participating in our committees which organize our philanthropic and fellowship activities. Whether you are interested in contributing to the community, networking, or sailing with fellow Rotarians, you'll be sure to find a group to fits your interests.

Meeting times and locations are subject to change - contact the committee chairs for more information. 
 

SERVICE COMMITTEES 

International Service

Meets 10:00 am on the third Friday of each month via Zoom 

Maddy Vonhoff, Chair
Serves to fulfill Rotary's mission of "advancing international understanding, goodwill, and peace." The committee selects projects that positively impact the health, education, and welfare of less advantaged people in other countries, with a particular emphasis on youth. Actively works with clubs in our District and abroad to leverage — via matching grants — the amount of money available for a project. Members get involved through direct knowledge of the project or by volunteering. Prior focuses have included malaria projects in Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda; microcredit and water projects in India; de-mining projects in Vietnam and Lebanon; AIDS orphan support in South Africa and Ethiopia; education/literacy projects in Nepal, Chile, and Hungary; and more than a decade of wide-ranging projects in Russia. 

ISC grant application and materials 

Local Service

Meets 10:30 am on the second Thursday of each month via Zoom 

Jevon Powell, Chair
 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES

Member Engagement

Susie Roe & Stephen Morse, Co-Chairs
Works to ensure new members are becoming engaged in the club by helping them identify opportunities and providing a greater understanding of the benefits of membership. Also identifies increased opportunities for engagement and connectedness to the club to ensure all members feel a sense of belonging; outreach to members who may have become disengaged for a variety of reasons.

New Member Introduction

Ani Black, Chair
Interviews and then introduces new members to the club at the regular Wednesday meetings. Creativity and polished speaking skills are usually the hallmarks of members participating in this committee. 

Rotary Cares

Marsha Mutisi, Chair
Actively communicates with club members whose circumstances - career, family, health - warrant an expression of congratulations, caring and/or concern from fellow Rotarians. May take the form of a note, call or visit, relevant to the circumstances.

Rotary Mariners

Nicole Klein, Commodore
Seattle Rotary Mariners is a fellowship of the Rotary Club of Seattle. Whether you are a master sailor or just dreaming of getting your first float, boating with fellow Rotarians and friends is a delightful way to make lasting friendships and practice the ideals of Rotary. We also have fellowship events not related to boating. Our fleet is one of over 90 in 22 countries that together form the International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians (IYFR)—the oldest and largest of many fellowships of Rotary International.

Visit the Rotary Mariners website

PROGRAM COMMITTEES

Programs

David Frum, VP of Programs
Arranges and schedules both the main program as well as the shorter segments for each Wednesday luncheon. Strives to have high-quality, interesting, and provocative programs that maintain the club's position as the most influential platform in the Pacific Northwest.

Music

Linda Rough, Chair
Committee members prepare and perform opening songs at regular Wednesday meetings. Song leaders and instrumentalists are welcome.

Newsletter Report

Pete DeLaunay, Chair
This committee functions as a part of the Communications Committee. The newsletter committee members author program "Reviews" which are the official record of each week's club meeting and included in the weekly newsletter sent to all members every Friday.

Meeting Services

OTHER COMMITTEES

Finance

Standing Committee

Jeff Parker, Treasurer