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Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change.

Upcoming Events

December 2022

December 06

6 December 2022 – BHS Assistant Principal David Fort and Students of the Month for October & November

Alas, Ballard High School’s new Principal, Abigail Hunt, isn't able to be the featured speaker today. But in her place will be Assistant Principal David Fort, and bringing with him the Students of the Month for October and November. Let's all attend and celebrate BHS!

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map
December 13

Ballard High School’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble will Play at Picolinos

Director of Vocal Music Courtney Rowley and the members of Ballard High School’s Vocal Jazz ensemble will entertain us with a range of favorite holiday songs. We will be under the big tent in the back of Picolinos (aka the "White Palace"), so it is going to be a special gathering. You don't want to miss our treasured holiday luncheon. And bring a guest!

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January 2023

January 10

10 January 2023 – Debbie Espinoza on Helping the Formerly Incarcerated

Come and be inspired, as Deborah Espinosa, attorney and Executive Director of Living with Conviction, tells the stories of formerly incarcerated individuals burdened with court debt who are assisted by Living with Conviction. Formerly incarcerated individuals and their families struggle to survive and thrive under court-imposed legal debt that accrues interest for years at a rate of 12%. Living With Conviction works to secure economic and racial justice with and for marginalized communities, especially formerly incarcerated individuals, through community-driven research, storytelling, and legal…

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map
January 24

4th Tuesday President’s Social

Celebrate by joining your fellow Rotarians and friends at the "president's social" at Reuben's Brews (5010 14th Ave NW). Your first drink is on our president, so be sure to join us! Invite a neighbor to come with you!

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Reuben’s Brews, 5010 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 + Google Map

February 2023

February 28

4th Tuesday President’s Social

Celebrate by joining your fellow Rotarians and friends at the "president's social" at Reuben's Brews (5010 14th Ave NW). Your first drink is on our president, so be sure to join us! Invite a neighbor to come with you!

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Reuben’s Brews, 5010 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 + Google Map

March 2023

March 28

4th Tuesday President’s Social

Celebrate by joining your fellow Rotarians and friends at the "president's social" at Reuben's Brews (5010 14th Ave NW). Your first drink is on our president, so be sure to join us! Invite a neighbor to come with you!

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Reuben’s Brews, 5010 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 + Google Map
March 30

Ballard Rotary Auction – Save the Date!

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

April 2023

April 25

4th Tuesday President’s Social

Celebrate by joining your fellow Rotarians and friends at the "president's social" at Reuben's Brews (5010 14th Ave NW). Your first drink is on our president, so be sure to join us! Invite a neighbor to come with you!

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Reuben’s Brews, 5010 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 + Google Map

May 2023

May 23

4th Tuesday President’s Social

Celebrate by joining your fellow Rotarians and friends at the "president's social" at Reuben's Brews (5010 14th Ave NW). Your first drink is on our president, so be sure to join us! Invite a neighbor to come with you!

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Reuben’s Brews, 5010 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 + Google Map

June 2023

June 27

4th Tuesday President’s Social

Celebrate by joining your fellow Rotarians and friends at the "president's social" at Reuben's Brews (5010 14th Ave NW). Your first drink is on our president, so be sure to join us! Invite a neighbor to come with you!

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Reuben’s Brews, 5010 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 + Google Map
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Club Leadership

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

Fred Finkelstein

President

David Rice

Past President

Frank Airey

President Elect

Frank Airey

Treasurer

Jeff Ward

Secretary

Kathleen Linscott

Public Relations Chair

Lori Foehn

Rotary Foundation Chair

Lance Georgeson

Membership Chair

Val Gaifoulline

Community Service Chair

Derick Pasternak

Youth Vocational Chair

Terry Collings

Program Chair

Bev Washburn

Family of Rotary and Attendance Chair

James Raptis

Club Service Chair

Dr. Kathleen Davis

International Service Chair

Alana Morris

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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