We invite you to join us in hearing from Ballard notable Christy McDanold, owner of the Secret Garden Bookshop, located in the heart of downtown Ballard. Christy McDanold purchased the Secret Garden Bookshop in 1995 and has guided the store's success through many challenges, including Covid. A general interest bookstore for all ages, the store […]
TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Ristorante Join us to hear the Executive Director of Montlake Futures, Andrew Minear, speak to us about how Montlake Futures is the #1 producer of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for University of Washington student-athletes. A young company, Montlake Futures seeks to leverage the roles and identities of student-athletes to help […]
TIME: 5:30 PM LOCATION: Old Stove Gardens, 1550 NW 49th St Cheers! Join our club president Stan Miner for Happy Hour to relax and enjoy a drink at Old Stove Gardens in Ballard. It's a great way to spend time with your fellow Rotarians, family, and friends. In addition to beer, UFB also serves a barbecue-inspired […]
Join us in hearing from Dale Bateman, Associate Dean of Seattle Maritime Academy. A native of Salem, Oregon, Dale began his maritime career in the Coast Guard, retiring at the rank of Commander. During his 22-year career, CDR Bateman served aboard a variety of ships, sailing throughout the world. Additionally, he taught both navigation and […]
A speaker for our Zoom meeting is Daniel Perlman, appointed this summer to be Chairman of Rotarians Against Malaria - Global (RAM-Global) Rotary Action Group. Dr Dan Perlman is a tropical disease expert who has been spearheading a war against malaria for decades. Before becoming chairman of RAM-Global, Dr Perlman fought malaria in Equatorial Africa, […]
Join us in an inspiring program featuring Mike Preiner, who has a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and a background in data science, and is founder of The Math Agency to close math gaps before kids get to middle school. With support from The Math Agency (working with Seattle Parks and Recreation), students at Northgate Elementary […]
Rough & Tumble Pub (5309 22nd Ave NW, on the top floor) It's time to relax and enjoy a drink with your fellow Rotarians and Rotarian-wanna-bes at our monthly Rotary Social. This month it's at the Rough & Tumble Pub, Seattle's home for women's sports. If you are hungry, there is a full menu of […]
TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Join us in hearing a presentation by Bob Davidson, President and CEO of the Seattle Aquarium. Bob Davidson became president and CEO of the Seattle Aquarium in 2010 and guided the Aquarium’s successful transition to nonprofit management. He also played a key role in the $41.5-million public/private New Currents Aquarium expansion in 2007, which made […]
TIME: Noon LOCATION: Zoom The speaker for this Zoom meeting is Abdirizak Inshar, who immigrated to the U.S. from Somalia in 2023. He is the recipient of a McCarthy Bridge to College Success Grant at Renton Technical College. His decision to leave Somalia was shaped in part by the desire to live free from the constant threat […]
TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Join us in hearing from Gregory K. Alex, MA, CDC, founding Director of Matt Talbot Center, a long-standing Seattle non-profit organization that operates a substance abuse treatment program and offers support, rehabilitative and restorative services to Seattle’s homeless, addicted and mentally ill populations. Established in 1985, the Matt Talbot Center (MTC) is located […]