TIME: Noon LOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St, in Ballard We 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 […]
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!
TIME: Noon LOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St, in Ballard We 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 […]
TIME: Noon LOCATION: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TIME: Noon LOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St, in Ballard We 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 […]
Blood donors are needed, especially Type O and Platelets! Bloodworks 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. Sign up at bloodworksnw.org/giveblood. As a thank-you, you’ll […]
TIME: Noon LOCATION: Zoom Please 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 […]