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Past Events

December 2023

December 12

Darrell Kirk is going to update us about his experiences at Kilimanjaro on Zoom

 Would you like to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, the world's highest free-standing mountain? Have you dreamed of going on Safari during the Migration? Would you like to learn how Rotary in Tanzania is saving hundreds of thousands of lives each year though their efforts to eliminate Malaria? If so, then please join us tomorrow at the Rotary Club of Ballard's weekly meeting via Zoom at 11:45AM! Darrell Kirk recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in September of 2023 and will take you on…

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December 19

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
December 26

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

January 2024

January 02

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
January 09

Tom Fay, Chief Librarian for the Seattle Public Library.

Happy New Year! I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 9th for another Rotary Lunch meeting at Picolinos beginning at 12pm. We're starting off the new year with an outstanding program; Tom will be informing us about an innovative program called “Books Unbanned”, among other topics. You can learn more about Tom and the Seattle Public Library here: Leadership | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)    

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States + Google Map
January 16

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
January 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

February 2024

February 06

Michelle Martin and Camp Read-a-Rama at Picolinos

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Ristorante Join us to hear Dr. Michelle H. Martin, the Beverly Cleary Endowed Professor for Children and Youth Services in the Information School at the University of Washington, where she teaches graduate courses in children’s and young adult literature and youth services. Michelle is a renowned author, essayist, lecturer, book critic, community literacy activist, and champion of diversity in children’s literature. In addition to her teaching and writing, she is the founder and co-director of Camp…

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

Club Meeting – Join Rotary Club of Ballard on Zoom at noon! Rotarian J Thomas Ranken will be educating us on Eastern Washington geology.

Join Rotary Club of Ballard on Zoom at noon!   Rotarian J Thomas Ranken will be educating us on Eastern Washington geology.   Details: Location: Zoom - Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8235732830?pwd=dnV3cHp4eGt4SU1Gek4yMHRRK25IZz09&omn=84797948953&from=addon Meeting ID: 823 573 2830 Passcode: 5JrQzN Time:  February 13th, 2024 Networking:  11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Program:  12:15-1:00 p.m. Cost: $0 Sponsor: N/A

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February 20

February 20, 2023 – Kaj Pedersen 5030 District Governor

Kaj Pedersen, District 5030 Governor, will speak to the club about awakening to the extraordinary opportunity of Rotary. He will inspire us on such topics as the challenges of membership, the changes in our communities, and how to connect and engage with others across generations. This is a great opportunity for you to ask Kaj any burning questions you may have about Rotary, and about the goals and accomplishments of District 5030. Don't miss this annual meeting with an uplifting…

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd 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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