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SUMMARY:April 8\, 2025: Tom Price of EcoSafi
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Zoom \nPlease join us to hear from Tom Price\, CEO of EcoSafi\, an organization that is transforming cooking in the developing world by providing clean\, affordable biomass stoves that protect health and the environment. Many families\, even those living in urban settings with modern amenities\, still resort to lighting charcoal fires multiple times a day for cooking. Recognizing the need for a better alternative. EcoSafi builds cook stoves and biomass fuel pellets that aim to reduce deforestation\, improve in-home air quality and health outcomes\, and reduce emissions. They work in Kenya\, Zambia\, Malawi\, and Uganda. The challenge is that as of 2020\, 43% of families in low and middle-income countries worldwide cook food at home using stoves fueled by wood or coal. Tom has founded and led multiple startups in solar\, bio energy\, and carbon. Previously he worked as a freelance journalist covering the environment and human rights\, after almost a decade working for conservation groups in Washington\, DC.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/april-8-2025-tom-price-of-ecosafi/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T120000
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SUMMARY:April 15\, 2024: Charlotte Massey & The Seattle Chamber of Connection
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in hearing from Charlotte Massey\, founder and Executive Director of the Seattle Chamber of Connection\, a new civic organization that is tackling the national loneliness epidemic. Charlotte is also the co-founder and former COO of Gnara Inc\, an award-winning venture-backed outdoor apparel company built around patented zipper technologies. Charlotte is a Tory Burch Fellow\, Watson Fellow\, and Vital Voices Fellow\, and her work has been featured by ABC News\, Forbes\, USA Today\, Women’s Health\, and Good Morning America. Charlotte was recognized as Seattle Forbes 30 under 30 and is a TEDx speaker (on gender inequities in the outdoor apparel industry). She lives in Ballard with her husband. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/april-15-2024-charlotte-massey-the-seattle-chamber-of-connection/
LOCATION:Sunset Hill Community Center\, 3003 NW 66th Street\, Seattle\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T183000
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SUMMARY:4th Tuesday President's Social
DESCRIPTION:Rough & Tumble Pub (5309 22nd Ave NW\, on the top floor) \nIt’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 tasty shareable items\, salads\, and entrees\, in addition to drinks that include cocktails\, beer on tap\, beer in cans and bottles\, and wine too. Just remember that President Fred Finkelstein will buy your first drink! So add this to your calendar and definitely invite a friend or neighbor!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/4th-tuesday-presidents-social/
LOCATION:Rough and Tumble Pub\, 1550 NW 49th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T183000
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SUMMARY:The New 4th Tuesday President's Social (Updated 4/21/25)
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2025: Fun Times at the President’s Social!\n\n\nTIME: 5:30 PM\nLOCATION: Old Stove Gardens\, 1550 NW 49th St \nIt’s time to just chill and have fun together! Show your support for club president Stan Miner and the club by joining Stan and your fellow Rotarians for Happy Hour at Old Stove Gardens in Ballard. Bring your family and friends too! In addition to a wide selection of beer and other beverages\, OSG also serves a barbecue-inspired menu. The days are getting longer\, so celebrate at OSG and enjoy your first beverage on Stan! And if you have a favorite “happy hour” spot in Ballard that you would like the club to visit\, just let Stan know.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/the-new-4th-tuesday-presidents-social/
LOCATION:Old Stove Gardens\, 1550 NW 49th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
CREATED:20250421T160437Z
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SUMMARY:May 6\, 2025: State Representative Liz Berry
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Sunset Hill Community Hall \nPlease join us to hear from Liz Berry\, who represents Washington’s 36th Legislative District\, which includes the Seattle neighborhoods of Queen Anne\, Magnolia\, Interbay\, Ballard\, Phinney Ridge\, Crown Hill\, and Greenwood. \nLiz is Chair of the Labor & Workplace Standards Committee and is a member of the Environment & Energy and Consumer Protection & Business committees. She is a passionate advocate for working families\, combating climate change and plastic pollution\, and standing up for consumers against powerful corporations and special interests. She also serves on the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations\, and as a Board Trustee of ArtsFund. Liz is national co-chair of Legislators for Safer Communities\, an independent\, nonpartisan coalition of state legislators across all 50 states committed to reducing gun violence. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/may-6-2025-state-representative-liz-berry/
LOCATION:Sunset Hill Community Center\, 3003 NW 66th Street\, Seattle\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T120000
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SUMMARY:May 13\, 2024: Jenny Clark & Women’s Empowerment Coalition
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Zoom \nWe invite you to join us in hearing from Jenny Clark\, co-founder and co-CEO of the Women’s Empowerment Coalition. Jenny\, who last spoke to us in December\, will share about the Rotary trip to Costa Rica which included our own Alana Morris. Ballard Rotary supported a Rotary grant (put together by Jenny Clark and Christine Peak of West Seattle Rotary) that helps empower Costa Rican women coffee farmers. Jenny has co-led international community initiatives and volunteer trips since 2012\, primarily in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Jenny has dedicated the past 10 years to increasing her understanding of responsible international travel\, gender equity and grassroots community engagement. \nTo login for online access to this Zoom meeting\, use this link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89469778885?pwd=m1xKBaw2JOgkG5TgaAet5BjPMXFoEy.1
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/may-13-2024-jenny-clark-womens-empowerment-coalition/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T130000
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SUMMARY:May 20\, 2025: Jen Muzia and Ballard Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Sunset Hill Community Hall \nYou know that Ballard Food Bank has been experiencing an increasing need for all that it provides. We have had two food drives benefiting Ballard Food Bank in just the past year. So please join us to hear from Executive Director Jen Muzia\, who will update us all that is happening at Ballard Food Bank. Whether a meal or a bag of groceries\, you can count on the Ballard Food Bank to supply nutritious food with dignity. Ballard Food Bank also provides wrap-around services with its Community Resource Hub\, which offers services including rent & utility assistance\, healthcare\, mailing address\, ID vouchers\, emergency financial assistance for eviction notices\, and more. This is an amazing resource for our community\, so don’t miss this talk!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/may-20-2025-jen-muzia-and-ballard-food-bank/
LOCATION:Sunset Hill Community Center\, 3003 NW 66th Street\, Seattle\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T120000
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SUMMARY:June 3\, 2025: Chris Nakea of the Alzheimer's/Dementia Rotary Action Group
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Sunset Hill Community Hall \nWe are pleased to welcome Christopher Nakea\, a software developer and a Rotarian from Vashon Island\, who will speak on the work of the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Rotary Action Group. Christopher is Vice-Chairman of ADRAG\, and also the editor of its monthly newsletter\, which provides updates on research\, care strategies\, and inspiring stories to foster understanding and collective action. Reflecting Rotary’s values\, it seeks to impact those affected by these conditions positively. Whose life has NOT been touched by someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s? This will be a very informative meeting\, so we hope to see you there! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72 \nTo login for online access to this hybrid meeting\, use this link:\nhttp://tiny.cc/RCB-HybridZ
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-3-2025-chris-nakea-of-the-alzheimers-dementia-rotary-action-group/
LOCATION:Sunset Hill Community Center\, 3003 NW 66th Street\, Seattle\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
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SUMMARY:4th Tuesday President's Social
DESCRIPTION:Rough & Tumble Pub (5309 22nd Ave NW\, on the top floor) \nIt’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 tasty shareable items\, salads\, and entrees\, in addition to drinks that include cocktails\, beer on tap\, beer in cans and bottles\, and wine too. Just remember that President Fred Finkelstein will buy your first drink! So add this to your calendar and definitely invite a friend or neighbor!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/4th-tuesday-presidents-social/
LOCATION:Rough and Tumble Pub\, 1550 NW 49th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
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SUMMARY:June 17\, 2025: 5030 District Governor Rachele Bouchand
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Sunset Hill Community Hall \nDistrict Governor 5030 Rachele Bouchand will be visiting Ballard Rotary to share the latest hot topics in District 5030\, especially in light of our own club activities\, and how District 5030 is making a difference. This is also your big chance to ask questions and learn more about the activities and goals of our Rotary District\, and how Ballard Rotary fits into the picture.\n.\nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72 \nTo login for online access to this hybrid meeting\, use this link:\nhttp://tiny.cc/RCB-HybridZ
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-17-2025-5030-district-governor-rachele-bouchand/
LOCATION:Sunset Hill Community Center\, 3003 NW 66th Street\, Seattle\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
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SUMMARY:4th Tuesday President's Social
DESCRIPTION:Rough & Tumble Pub (5309 22nd Ave NW\, on the top floor) \nIt’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 tasty shareable items\, salads\, and entrees\, in addition to drinks that include cocktails\, beer on tap\, beer in cans and bottles\, and wine too. Just remember that President Fred Finkelstein will buy your first drink! So add this to your calendar and definitely invite a friend or neighbor!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/4th-tuesday-presidents-social/
LOCATION:Rough and Tumble Pub\, 1550 NW 49th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
CREATED:20250613T204358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T204358Z
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SUMMARY:June 24\, 2025: Happy Hour\, Anyone?
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 5:30 PM\nLOCATION: Old Stove Gardens in South BallardWith Stan Miner and Alana Morris attending the International Convention in Calgary\, there will be no “President’s Social” as such. Nonetheless\, club members are invited to stop by to enjoy happy hour and celebrate the end of Rotary year 2024-2025! It’s always fun getting together\, you know!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-24-2025-happy-hour-anyone/
LOCATION:Old Stove Gardens\, 1550 NW 49th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
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SUMMARY:July 8th\, 2025: Ballard Rotary Leadership Transition\, Marilee Fuller on Rotary International Peace Convention
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erickson Hall\, 2245 NW 57th St \nThe first club meeting of the Rotary year 2025-2026 is notable for several reasons. First is the change of location to the Leif Erickson Hall. We are unable to use Sunset Hill Community Hall because the facility is hosting two months of summer camp for kids. Alana has nimbly secured our use of the Leif Erickson Hall for July and August\, with her hopes that our club will want to switch locations permanently. So it is important that you all attend and check it out\, so that you can weigh in on any move. \nSecondly\, this meeting will also be our official transition meeting\, with outgoing president Stan Miner passing the gavel to incoming president Alana Morris. This is a celebratory occasion that everyone should want to attend. We toast Stan with many thanks for his excellent year of service as President. We will also toast Alana with gratitude that she is willing to serve as President in the coming year. It’s time to party!!! \nAnd third\, this meeting will also include a program provided by Marilee Fuller\, past Ballard Rotarian (and past president!) and currently a member of University District Rotary. Marilee will report on the Rotary 2025 Presidential Peace Conference that took place in February in Turkey. It should be highly informative and inspiring! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72 \nNOTE: There will be NO Zoom/Owl link for this meeting.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/july-8th-2025-ballard-rotary-leadership-transition-marilee-fuller-on-rotary-international-peace-convention/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T130000
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SUMMARY:July 15\, 2025: Stan Miner and the International Rotary Convention in Calgary
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: \nOur immediate past president Stan Miner will share the excitement he experienced at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary. Alana Morris and Derick Pasternak also attended the convention and will be on hand to share their experiences.\n.\nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72 \nTo login for online access to this hybrid meeting\, use this link:\nhttp://tiny.cc/RCB-HybridZ
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/july-15-2025-stan-miner-and-the-international-rotary-convention-in-calgary/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250722T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
CREATED:20250707T154420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T230552Z
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SUMMARY:July 22\, 2025: Happy Hour on the Houseboat!
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM\nLOCATION: Alana’s houseboat in The Seattle Marina\, 2401 N Northlake WayEveryone is invited to Alana’s houseboat in the Seattle Marina for the president’s happy hour! Get to know your president better\, and have a relaxing\, social time on the water. Alana plans to serve chardonnay wine\, champagne\, and water. If you want something else\, feel free to bring it! Alana will be at the gate to let you into the marina.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/july-29-2025-happy-hour-on-the-houseboat/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
CREATED:20250724T144224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T144224Z
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SUMMARY:August 12\, 2025: Jenny Clark and Women's Empowerment Coalition
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Zoom\nJenny Clark\, co-founder and co-CEO of the Women’s Empowerment Coalition (WECO)\, will speak about WECO’s current projects in Kenya. WECO has partnered with the Tepesua Community-Based Organization (CBO) in Kenya to support the prevention of child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) and to support income-generating programs for Maasai women and girls. This includes expanding a community farm for food security and income generation\, a mentorship program for junior secondary school girls\, and supporting income generation programs for a widows’ village. The empowerment of women is so vital for the overall improvement of a community. Please join us to hear about these important projects! \n  \nThis will be on Zoom.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/august-12-2025-jenny-clark-and-womens-empowerment-coalition/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
CREATED:20250815T150936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T150936Z
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SUMMARY:August 19\, 2025: District 5030 Governor Jeffrey Borek
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, in Ballard \nWe bet you haven’t yet met our District Governor for 2025-2026. So this is your chance! Jeffrey Borek is an experienced technology executive who is highly regarded by clients\, colleagues\, and business partners for his software industry knowledge\, relationship skills\, and the ability to drive ambitious goals in a highly competitive marketplace. Jeffrey has been with the IBM Corporation for over 25 years having worked wireless startup McCaw Cellular just prior. He currently leads an open-source software initiative and works to build a scalable and consistent artificial intelligence software supply chain security framework. He also promotes the concepts of open source AI as an international speaker. Jeffrey is a long-time native of the Pacific Northwest and currently lives on Mercer Island. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the UW and an MBA from Seattle University. He is a member and past president of Seattle 4\, and is passionate about Rotary. He will share the goals of District 5030 for this Rotary year\, and we look forward to his presentation! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/august-19-2025-district-5030-governor-jeffrey-borek/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
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SUMMARY:August 26\, 2025: President's Social on the Houseboat
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to Alana’s houseboat in the Seattle Marina for the president’s happy hour! Get to know your president better\, and have a relaxing\, social time on the water. Watch boaters and paddlers go by! Alana plans to serve chardonnay wine\, champagne\, and water. If you want something else\, feel free to bring it!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/august-26-2025-presidents-social-on-the-houseboat/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
CREATED:20250815T151545Z
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SUMMARY:September 2\, 2025: Andrew McMasters and Listening without Agenda
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, in Ballard \nWe invite you to join us for a presentation by local actor and leadership coach\, Andrew McMasters\, who will be speaking about his new book\, Listening Without Agenda: Practical Steps for Effective Listening. Andrew McMasters is a seasoned executive coach\, actor\, director\, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the performing arts and organizational development. With a career spanning nonprofit leadership and corporate consulting\, Andrew specializes in helping leaders and teams communicate with clarity\, engage with authenticity\, and collaborate more effectively. As the founder and Artistic Director of Jet City Improv\, Andrew led a nonprofit theater company for over two decades. Andrew also contributes to civic life through his role as a city Arts Commissioner and board member for multiple nonprofits. He has taught at the University of Washington Foster School of Business\, JHU Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation\, Harvard University\, and the University of Northern Colorado. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-2-2025-andrew-mcmasters-and-listening-without-agenda/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T120000
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SUMMARY:September 9\, 2025: Jorge Baron\, King County Councilmember District 4
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: ZoomPlease join us in hearing from King County Councilmember Jorge L. Barón\, who represents King County District 4. Before his election to the council in late 2024\, Jorge served as the Executive Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) from 2008 until 2023\, and as a staff attorney with the organization from 2006 to 2008. \nJorge is originally from Bogotá\, Colombia\, and immigrated to the United States at the age of thirteen. He graduated from Duke University and received his law degree from Yale Law School. In 2017\, Seattle Magazine recognized Jorge as one of the most influential Seattleites of the year. Jorge has received numerous awards\, including: the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service from the King County Council (2018); the Man of Integrity Recognition from the UW Women’s Center (2018); the Roberto Felipe Maestas Legacy Award from El Centro de la Raza (2017); the President’s Award from The Washington State Labor Council (2017)\, to name just a few. \nThis is a distinguished guest you won’t want to miss. Be sure to bring your questions!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-9-2025-jorge-baron-king-county-councilmember-district-4/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
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SUMMARY:September 13th Hygiene Drive for Mary's Place
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of the year again! Our Community Service committee has planned a food and hygiene drive for Saturday\, September 13th at Ballard Town & Country Market to benefit Mary’s Place. The drive begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. There will be four 90-minute shifts\, with a minimum of two volunteers per shift. Terry Collings is in the process of securing volunteers for those shifts\, so let him know to add your name! We love to support Mary’s Place\, which\, since 1999\, has helped thousands of women and families move out of homelessness into more stable situations. And we know that the path out of homelessness can be long and challenging. Let’s help Mary’s Place in this important task.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-13th-hygiene-drive-for-marys-place/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
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SUMMARY:September 16\, 2025: Mike Halvorson on History\, Technology\, and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in hearing from Dr. Mike Halvorson\, who teaches history\, business\, and innovation-related courses at Pacific Lutheran University. He worked at Microsoft Corporation from 1985 to 1993 and has written over 40 books about software\, technology\, and history. He is a PLU graduate (1985)\, and received M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Washington. He currently serves as Director of Innovation Studies and Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History. \nHis latest book is This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators\, which has been shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2025 in the Change & Sustainability Category. With the help of fellow PLU historian Fulton Bryan-Anderson\, Mike also helps produce Innovative History\, a podcast that explores new directions in historical research and storytelling\, using creative approaches to teaching and learning history\, including using video games to study the past\, musicians as agents of historical change\, the roots of capitalism\, and the impact of new technologies on research. \nIt looks like this is going to be a very interesting talk\, so don’t miss it! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-16-2025-mike-halvorson-on-history-technology-and-innovation/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
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SUMMARY:September 28\, 2025: Club Sunday Social
DESCRIPTION:It’s the perfect time for a Sunday Social to enjoy your fellow Rotarians and to celebrate autumn! So head to the home of David and Joan Rice for a tasty brunch (or perhaps we should call it “linner”?) David will be providing waffles\, bacon\, and sausage\, as well as coffee\, tea\, and mimosas. Please bring a food item if you can\, savory or sweet. Some suggestions: fruit\, salad\, egg dish\, and so on.\n\nSPECIAL NOTE: The time for this event has fluctuated\, somtimes 1-3 PM\, at other times 2-5 PM. David confirmed a few days ago that it will be taking place from 1 to 3 PM. So be on time! \n 
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-28-2025-club-sunday-social/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
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SUMMARY:October 7\, 2025: Mike Madden on Interact and Rotary Youth Programs
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, in Ballard \n \nWe invite you to join us to hear Rotarian Mike Madden speak about Interact and other Rotary youth programs. Mike is retired and lives in the Loyal Heights neighborhood. Mike taught at Meadowdale Junior High School before joining Safeco Life Insurance Company (now known as Symetra Life Insurance). He retired from Symetra as Vice President after a rewarding thirty-three-year career there. Mike believes in volunteer service\, having served several years as President of the Northwest Regional Board of Dollars for Scholars. He currently volunteers with the University Sunrise Rotary Club\, with the Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas tutoring organization\, is President of the Board of Bright Future Dollars for Scholars\, and serves on the Board of Directors for TINFA (Technology and Information for All)\, which provides equipment and training to empower teachers to bring 21st century skills to kids in underserved areas of developing countries. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/october-7-2025-mike-madden-on-interact-and-rotary-youth-programs/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
CREATED:20251013T161848Z
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SUMMARY:Blood Donors Needed
DESCRIPTION:Blood donors are needed\, especially Type O and Platelets! \nBloodworks Northwest is a project of Rotary District 5030. Wherever you donate\, be sure to let Bloodworks know you are donating with Rotary District 5030\, or provide the code “5030” when you arrive so your gift counts toward our district’s cumulative impact. \nSign up at bloodworksnw.org/giveblood. \nAs a thank-you\, you’ll be entered to win the Musical Trip of Your Dreams!\nDonate between September 7 – October 31 and enter to win the ultimate trip to Tokyo to see your choice of concert—Lady Gaga\, Bad Bunny\, or BLACKPINK—including flights\, hotel\, and tickets. \nBook your appointment now and complete your entry form at bloodworksnw.org/win.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/blood-donors-needed/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
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SUMMARY:October 14\, 2025: Rose Waringa and Helping Youth in Africa
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Zoom \n \nPlease join us in hearing from Rose Waringa\, a professional Counseling Psychologist with lengthy experience in community development and health approaches in Africa. She has over 20 years of experience in community development and child protection\, and is very passionate about women’s rights and the empowerment of girls and women. In conferences in South Africa\, Eritrea\, Gabon\, Zambia\, the USA\, and the United Kingdom\, she has shared her case studies on the plight of girls and children affected by HIV & AIDS. Rose is the Executive Director of Precious Tears Initiative in western Kenya\, a non-profit organization working in education\, mental health\, and community development. The organization works to: \n\nempower adolescent mothers and promote their mental wellness.\noffer inclusive psychosocial support\, professional counseling\, and specialized addiction services through school and community-based programs.\nprovide youth and underserved populations with market-relevant skills\, career guidance\, and access to work-based learning opportunities.\n\nRose Waringa is a force of nature\, with a powerful impact on improving the lives of youth. She is an example to us all. Be sure to tune in! \nUse this Zoom link to join the meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81846939804?pwd=fNtCut0FAqGbewY6FoEOzDiZ59ttra.1 \n  \n 
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/october-14-2025-rose-waringa-and-helping-youth-in-africa/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T100000
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SUMMARY:October Project: Volunteer at Edible Hope Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for the shift of your pleasure: Edible Hope: Volunteer Sign Up. \nWhat: Volunteer at the Edible Hope Kitchen\nWhen: Any weekday between 10/20 and 10/31\, 7 AM to Noon\nWhere: St Paul’s United Church of Christ\, 6512 12th Ave NW in Ballard \nOur club’s community project for October is volunteering at Edible Hope Kitchen. This service project will not be a group project on a single day\, rather it will be individual participation spread out over a number of days. Edible Hope Kitchen needs helpers between 10/20 and 10/31. Our members can sign up for any weekday (M-F) in those two weeks. \nVolunteers serve food/drinks to guests as well and cook and prep food. Food is served from 8AM-10AM. Volunteers are welcome from 7AM-12 Noon and can stay for the hours that work for them. Drop by for 30 minutes before work and help set up tables\, or spend the whole five hours chugging away! It is located at St Paul’s United Church of Christ\, 6512 12th Ave NW in Ballard\, and parking is available on site.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/october-project-volunteer-at-edible-hope-kitchen/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T130000
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SUMMARY:October 21\, 2025: Karen G Anderson - Writer and Editor
DESCRIPTION:Karen G. Anderson is a Ballard-based writer and editor whose work spans journalism\, arts reviewing\, blogging\, public speaking\, and social media consulting. She writes fiction and poetry and has worked as a writer and editor for various publications as well as technology companies. Karen’s articles appear in a variety of news\, trade\, and literary publications and websites\, and you can find her work online and on podcasts. Her writing styles range from buttoned-down and corporate to offbeat and provocative. She works with publishers\, editors\, and event producers in the fiction field to develop websites\, magazines\, anthologies\, podcasts\, and streaming content. In her new book\, “Patti 20: Fifteen Tales of the Very Near Future”\, she uses short-form speculative fiction that focuses on families\, secrets\, and transformations.  Susan was part of the arts team that redesigned the interiors and exteriors of the Seattle-area METRO buses\, is a past president of the board of directors of Northwest Folklife\, and is a current member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA). Anything she has to say is going to be interesting! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72 \n 
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/october-21-2025-karen-g-anderson-writer-and-editor/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T150000
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SUMMARY:October 26\, 2025: Sunday Club Social!
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 1 PM – 3 PM\nLOCATION: Home of David & Joan Rice \nIt’s on again! It’s time to gather at a Sunday Social with your fellow Rotarians and celebrate autumn! Just head to the home of David and Joan Rice for a tasty brunch (or perhaps we should call it “linner”?) David will be providing waffles\, bacon\, and sausage\, as well as coffee\, tea\, and mimosas. Please bring a food item if you can\, savory or sweet. Some suggestions: fruit\, salad\, egg dish\, and so on. \nDavid’s home is located on the south side of Queen Anne\, at 1227 2nd Ave N. This relaxing gathering is perfect for bringing friends and family. We look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nContact us for more information.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/october-26-2025-sunday-club-social/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T085628
CREATED:20251013T161620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T161729Z
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SUMMARY:November Project: Food Drive for Ballard Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for your preferred shift: Ballard Rotary: Ballard Food Bank Food Drive at Fred Meyer Nov 2nd. \nWhat: Food drive for Ballard Food Bank\nWhen: November 2\, 90-minute shifts\, 10 AM to 4 PM\nWhere: Fred Meyer in South Ballard \nIt’s official! We will be collecting food at Fred Meyer for the Ballard Food Bank on Sunday\, November 2. Using the link above\, you can choose from the following shifts: \n10:00 – 11:30\n11:30 – 1:00\n1:00 – 2:30\n2:30 – 4:00 \nThe goal is to have 4 people per shift\, so we can have two people per door. So be sure to sign up. We need all the members to pitch in on this project!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/november-project-food-drive-for-ballard-food-bank/
LOCATION:WA
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