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SUMMARY:June 2\, 2026: State Representative Liz Berry
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon \nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St \nPlease join us to hear from our State Representative Liz Berry! Liz Berry is a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives\, representing the 36th Legislative District since January 2021. The 36th Legislative District includes Seattle neighborhoods Queen Anne\, Magnolia\, Interbay\, Ballard\, Phinney Ridge\, Crown Hill\, and Greenwood. Berry serves as Chair of the Labor & Workplace Standards Committee and is a member of the Environment & Energy and Consumer Protection & Business Committees. She also participates in the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations and serves as a Board Trustee of ArtsFund. These roles reflect her focus on labor rights\, environmental protection\, consumer advocacy\, and support for the arts. This promises to be very interesting and is a great opportunity to ask questions. We’ll see you there! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nUse this link: https://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-2-2026-state-representative-liz-berry/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T120000
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SUMMARY:June 16\, 2026: Aaron Fox\, YMCA Director of Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon \nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\nJoin Ballard Rotary on June 16th to hear Aaron Fox\, Director of Philanthropy and Community Giving for the YMCA of Greater Seattle. Aaron has dedicated 19 years to the YMCA of Greater Seattle\, beginning his career at the Social Impact Center (YSIC)\, where he spent 15 years serving youth and young adults. In 2023\, he transitioned to the YMCA’s Financial Development Department as a Director of Philanthropy. This shift was driven by his firsthand experience with declining program funding following the pandemic\, as well as the strong partnerships he built across key departments. Aaron’s passion for serving YMCA communities is rooted in his direct service experience and his deep appreciation for the organization’s impact on individuals and families of all ages\, backgrounds\, and faiths. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-16-2026-aaron-fox-ymca-director-of-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T120000
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SUMMARY:June 23\, 2026: Lunch at Ballard NW Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon \nLOCATION: Ballard NW Senior Center\, 5429 32nd Ave NW\nOur intrepid Program Chair\, David Rice\, has planned a special lunch outing to Ballard NW Senior Center\, which will also include a brief tour by Executive Director Matt King\, and a brief talk about Rotary by David Rice! This is a chance to rub elbows with seniors and share the Rotary spirit\, so we hope to see you there! \nLunch at the center is served promptly at noon! It is important to arrive by 12 pm in order to be served. The suggested donation is $5.00 per meal. Come in\, join friends in the Harmony Dining Hall and visit over the noon meal.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-23-2026-lunch-at-ballard-nw-senior-center/
LOCATION:Ballard Senior Center\, 5429 32nd Ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T120000
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SUMMARY:June 30\, 2026: Transition Celebration Picnic & 80th Birthday of Ballard Rotary
DESCRIPTION:You can’t miss this event! We are celebrating both our club’s 80th anniversary and the “turning of the wheel” as we transition from the leadership of 2025-2026 under Alana Morris to the leadership of 2026-2027 under Wil Barrett. It’s time to have FUN! \nAn email invitation will be coming your way soon\, with the opportunity to say yes\, you are coming\, and to say you will be bringing a potluck food item. Pete and Linda will be providing those picnic favorites\, hot dogs and hamburgers. Drinks and a celebratory cake will also be provided!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-30-2026-transition-celebration-picnic-80th-birthday-of-ballard-rotary/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:July 21st\, 2026: Washington State Treasurer\, Mike Pellicciotti
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon \nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\nJoin Ballard Rotary in a special program with Mike Pellicciotti\, Washington State Treasurer. Elected in 2020 as Washington’s chief financial officer\, Mike is dedicated to increasing government transparency\, protecting Washington’s financial health\, and leading policies that best serve our state’s working families and retirees. As State Treasurer\, Mike is leading good government reforms and policy proposals to reduce financial barriers for all Washingtonians. Last year he was selected as a Rodel Fellow\, the bipartisan recognition of America’s 24 most promising elected leaders. \nThe State Treasurer is Washington’s chief financial officer\, who manages the Office of the State Treasurer (OST). OST is the state agency that serves as the bank for Washington State government. OST operates divisions which manage public investments\, debt\, and cash for the State of Washington and leads policy initiatives affecting the State Treasury and the state’s long-term fiscal health. \nThis is going to be a very special meeting! Invite your friends and colleagues\, and be prepared for thoughtful discussion. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/july-7th-2026-washington-state-treasurer-mike-pellicciotti/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:August 4th: Debbie Bodal and Global Grant in Kenya
DESCRIPTION:Tomorrow’s Program: Debbie Bodal and Global Grant in Kenya\nTIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St; \nFor this meeting\, we will have lunch in Cafe Stua (Kaffestua) and the program talk in the Norna Room on the 3rd floor. \n \nDebbie Bodal from Lynnwood will speak on a Global Grant water project for the Maiyanat Maasai Community in Kenya. Because a persistent and  severe drought is significantly impacting water availability there\, the project’s goal is to provide water to the community. In Lynnwood Rotary\, Debbie is involved in international outreach and youth services\, supporting education and health initiatives. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)! \nBloodworks Northwest has scheduled a mobile blood drive tomorrow at the Leif Erikson Lodge\, from 10 AM to 4 PM in the big hall. Donating blood to Bloodworks Northwest is a District 5030 Rotary project\, so take this amazingly easy opportunity to donate your blood!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/august-4th-debbie-bodal-and-global-grant-in-kenya/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marissa Coughlin\, the owner of Ballard based Romance bookstore and Retail Shop--Swoon City.
DESCRIPTION:We will have for our speaker Marissa Coughlin\, the owner of Ballard based Romance bookstore and Retail Shop–Swoon City. \nSwoon City is located at 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA 98107.  (website:  Romance bookstore and Retail Shop – Swoon City) \nInside Swoon City you’ll find an enchanted library in the emerald city with walls of books\, crafts\, jewelry\, bookish merchandise\, and even some secrets to discover! \n 
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/marissa-coughlin-the-owner-of-ballard-based-romance-bookstore-and-retail-shop-swoon-city/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:September 1st Club Meeting: SPEAKER: Lori Ann Reinhall
DESCRIPTION:September 1st Club Meeting:\n\nSPEAKER: Lori Ann Reinhall\n\n\n\nTopic: Seattle/Bergen Norway Sister City Association\nNotes: Seattle\, Washington\, and Bergen\, Norway\, established a sister city relationship in 1967 as part of a broader initiative to promote international understanding and citizen diplomacy. Bergen\, Norway’s second-largest city\, is a cosmopolitan hub of trade\, shipping\, oil production\, research\, and education\, often called the “City of Seven Mountains\,” while Seattle is known as the “City of Seven Hills” and serves as a gateway to Alaska and Asia. The Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association (SBSCA) coordinates exchanges and programs between the two cities. It organizes cultural events\, educational exchanges\, tours to Scandinavia\, Norwegian film showings\, and social and political forums. Lori Ann Reinhall is the immediate past president of the SBSCA\, having led the organization for 12 years.\nTIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\nNOTES: Pay for your lunch ahead of time: https://bit.ly/4qOoJI1. And don’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-1st-club-meeting-speaker-lori-ann-reinhall/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:September 8th Club Meeting: SPEAKER: Brian Dang on Documenting Mental Health at the ICE Detention Center in Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:September 8th Club Meeting:\n\nSPEAKER: Brian Dang\n\n\n\nTOPIC: Documenting Mental Health at the ICE Detention Center in Tacoma\nNOTES: Brian is a mental health counseling intern who is a part of the Seattle University chapter of Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ-SU). As part of CSJ-SU\, Brian\, as well as other mental health professionals and students\, have embarked on an initiative to document the mental health conditions within the ICE detention center in Tacoma. Brian will present what he has learned and what actions his organization has taken in response.\nTIME: 12:00 Noon\n\n\nLOCATION: Zoom\n\nNOTES: Contact club president Wil Barrett for the Zoom link. He usually sends out an email with the link a day or two before the meeting.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-8th-club-meeting-speaker-brian-dang-on-documenting-mental-health-at-the-ice-detention-center-in-tacoma/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:September 15th Club Meeting: SPEAKER: Jesse Gibbs Topic: Hot Mess Express
DESCRIPTION:September 15th Club Meeting:\n\nSPEAKER: Jesse Gibbs\n\n\n\nTopic: Hot Mess Express\nNotes: Hot Mess Express is a women-led nonprofit with affiliates across the United States. Its purpose is to help local\, overwhelmed women and moms with things they’ve fallen behind on. Through nominations\, the group dispatches volunteers to the homes of fellow women who need some help. With no judgment\, the volunteers help with cleaning\, laundry\, dishes\, organizing meal prep\, restoration of household balance\, and offering a fresh start. Jesse Gibbs is a graphic designer\, a published author\, and an advocate for marginalized people. She has been an administrator for Hot Mess Express Seattle since July 2025.\nTIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\nNOTES: Pay for your lunch ahead of time: https://bit.ly/4qOoJI1. And don’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-15th-club-meeting-speaker-jesse-gibbs-topic-hot-mess-express/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T170000
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SUMMARY:September 22nd President's Social: TIME: 5:00 PM  LOCATION: TBD!
DESCRIPTION:September 22nd President’s Social:\n\n\nTIME: 5:00 PM\nLOCATION: TBD!\nNOTES: Wil Barrett would like this to be at Golden Gardens\, weather permitting. If not\, it will be likely be at Rough & Tumble. We’ll know more definitively when we get closer to the date. We’ll keep you posted!!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-22nd-presidents-social-time-500-pm-location-tbd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T180000
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SUMMARY:Fifth Tuesday Outing September 29th joining Ballard Solidarity for happy hour
DESCRIPTION:Fifth Tuesday Outing September 29th details:\n\n\nTIME: 6:00 PM\nLOCATION: Conor Byrne Pub\, 5140 Ballard Ave NW\nNOTES: We will be joining Ballard Solidarity for happy hour! Ballard Solidarity’s mission is to make Ballard a place where neighbors know each other\, help each other\, and work together for the common good. They are committed to making Ballard a supportive\, safe\, and resilient place for all. Sounds like they are kindred spirits\, so let’s get to know them!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/fifth-tuesday-outing-september-29th-joining-ballard-solidarity-for-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Conner Byrne\, 5140 Ballard Ave NW\, Ballard\, 98107\, United States
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