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Upcoming Events

May 2024

May 07

May 7, 2024 – Seattle Chief of Police Adrian Diaz

H3D TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Ristorante Join us in this remarkable opportunity to hear from Chief of Police Adrian Diaz, who has been a dedicated member of the Seattle Police Department for more than two decades. His work building relationships that bridge race, ethnicity and every flavor of humanity can be seen across the Department and in every neighborhood in Seattle. He is a Master Defensive Tactics instructor at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and holds a B.A. in…

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map
May 14

May 14, 2024 – David Endicott and Music 4 Life

May 14, 2024 - David Endicott and Music 4 Life TIME: Noon LOCATION: Zoom Join us to hear David Endicott, co-founder and CEO of Music4Life, speak about how Music4Life provides donated-and-repaired musical instruments at no charge for use by students who attend public schools and are from families in-need. David operates his own marketing consulting firm in Seattle. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison and co-founded Music4Life in 2007 as a memorial to his band director, Emory Nordness, in…

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May 17

Food & Hygiene Drive on Saturday, May 18

Food & Hygiene Drive on Saturday, May 18 It's time for our annual Spring Hygiene/Food Drive to benefit Mary's Place! The drive will take place on Saturday, May 18th, at the popular Ballard Town & Country (formerly called Ballard Market). It is always a most rewarding and well-received project, so be sure to watch for the sign-up genius email in your inbox. And save the date!

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Ballard Town and Country Market, 1400 NW 56th Street
Seattle, WA 98107 + Google Map
May 21

May 21, 2024 – Brian Rutberg and 3C Communications Training

May 21, 2024 - Brian Rutberg and 3C Communications Training TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Bryan Rutberg, founder and principal of 3C Communications Training, is our featured speaker. 3C Communications Training works with leaders and their organizations to create better connections with stakeholders by becoming more confident and effective communicators who craft meaningful messages that are understandable, memorable, and actionable. Bryan Rutberg, who is also a motivational speaker, describes himself as "a hippie with an MBA". At companies like HP, McKinsey &…

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map
May 28

4th Tuesday President’s Social

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 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…

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Rough and Tumble Pub, 5309 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map

June 2024

June 04

Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle at Picolinos

Join us on Tuesday 11/7/23 for a Noon lunch at Picolinos and our speaker Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle. Andrea is the Executive Director for We Heart Seattle, an action-based, boots-on-the-ground movement that organizes trash cleanups in our public spaces and offer resources to those in need. You can learn more about the organization online here: We Heart Seattle – An action-based movement dedicated to making Seattle beautiful and safe for all Please pay in advance! We have a convenient…

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map
June 11

Club Meeting

Join Rotary Club of Ballard on Zoom at noon! Program includes a featured speaker, not to mention the excellent camaraderie of Ballard Rotarians!  Join the Zoom meeting 15 minutes early and enjoy a free-form social chat with fellow attendees before the program begins. Free!

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June 18

Club Meeting

Join Rotary Club of Ballard at Ristorante Picolinos in Ballard at noon! Program includes lunch and a featured speaker, not to mention the excellent camaraderie of Ballard Rotarians! Pay for your lunch ahead of time: https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_b87ba1c5

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map
June 25

4th Tuesday President’s Social

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 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…

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Rough and Tumble Pub, 5309 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map

July 2024

July 23

4th Tuesday President’s Social

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 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…

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Rough and Tumble Pub, 5309 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map
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Club Leadership

This fine group of leaders are the elected representatives of the Club.

Frank Airey

President

Fred Finkelstein

Past President

Brian Dang

Treasurer

William Barrett

Secretary

Kathleen Linscott

Public Relations Chair

Lori Foehn

Rotary Foundation Chair

Stan Miner

Membership Chair

Terry Collings

Community Service Chair

Derick Pasternak

Youth Vocational Chair

David Rice

Program Chair

Bev Washburn

Family of Rotary and Attendance Chair

James Raptis

Club Service Chair

Dr. Kathleen Davis

International Service Chair

Alana Morris, Jan Koetje

Peacebuilders Chair

Since 1946 the Rotary Club of Ballard has been committed to making a difference in our local and world community. We ground our work within the Rotary Four Way Test of everything we think, say and do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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