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September 2023

September 07

Clean-up 24th Ave NW Shoreline Street End

Time: 11:00 am Date: Sunday, September 10th Location: 24th Ave NW Street End Park, just past Pacific Fisherman shipyard on the ship canal Calling all club members and their family and friends to this great clean-up opportunity! Andree Hurley has arranged for our club to clean up the 24th Ave NW Street End Park, removing trash and invasive plants such as blackberries. It is part of the Lakes-to-Locks Water Trail (of the Washington Water Trails), so the improvements will be appreciated by kayakers…

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September 12

September 12, 2023 – Natnael Berhe on Peace in Ethiopia

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Zoom Natnael Berhe, a dynamic youth and Rotaractor in Ethiopia, will provide an update on Positive Peace training in Ethiopia. In partnership with The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the Rotary Clubs in Ethiopia are implementing a positive peace program aimed at producing peace ambassadors by providing in-depth understanding, resources, and tools to communicate positive messages and action via innovative peace research. To date, over 600 Rotarians, Rotaractors and other youth have graduated as IEP Peace Ambassadors…

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September 19

September 19, 2023 – Alan Lord & the Ship Canal Water Quality Project

A remarkable tunnel is being built right here in Ballard to deal with sewer overflows that are increasingly exceeding the city's ability to cope with when heavy rains overwhelm our sewer and water drainage systems. Extending from Wallingford to Ballard, the nearly 3-mile long tunnel is a key component of the Ship Canal Water Quality Project. Alan Lord, Project Manager, will present an overview and update of the project. Learn all about this major Seattle infrastructure project, begun in 2015…

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States
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September 26

4th Tuesday President’s Social at Maritime Pacific Brewing Company

TIME: 5:30 PM LOCATION: Maritime Pacific Brewing Company, 1111 NW Ballard Way It's time to relax and enjoy a drink with club president Frank Airey, your fellow Rotarians, and Rotarian-wanna-bes at our monthly Rotary Social. This month it's at that Ballard favorite, Pacific Maritime Brewing. In the Jolly Roger Taproom, they serve a wide variety of beer on tap, including ales, lagers, IPAs, and more. Delicious food is also available, including burgers, sandwiches, sliders, salads, snacks, and more! This is a…

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Rough and Tumble Pub, 5309 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States
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October 2023

October 03

October 3, 2023 – Aylin Kim & Entrepreneurship Programs for Life Science Washington Institute

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Ristorante Picolinos Aylin Kim is Manager of the Entrepreneurship Programs at the Life Science Washington Institute. The LSWI's mission is to provide support to life science entrepreneurs and start-up companies via educational, economic and other resources crucial for their success. Ms. Kim will speak about LSWI and science innovation in WA State, and how the institute ensures life science entrepreneurs continue to have access to the mentoring and resources they require to start and grow their companies. Make…

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States
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October 10

Harry Turner from Wildcat!

Remember Harry Turner from Wildcat? He presented to our club back in the spring to discuss his film, mental health, and his non-profit organization. Fast forward a few months and he is now an Emmy award winner for Outstanding Nature Documentary. He is returning to our upcoming zoom meeting to provide some interesting and exciting updates on his work. You won't want to miss this! Learn more in advance here: Wildcat (2022) - IMDb EMERALD ARCH Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8235732830?pwd=dnV3cHp4eGt4SU1Gek4yMHRRK25IZz09&from=addon…

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October 17

October 17, 2023 – Bruce Balick and the Webb Space Telescope

Back for another in-person visit, Bruce Balick, professor emeritus of astronomy at the University of Washington and contributing designer of the James Webb Space Telescope, will speak about the latest findings of the JWST. Come and enjoy another fascinating look at the heavens through the eyes of this record-breaking telescope, and be prepared to be awestruck. We love science! Make it easy and pay for your lunch ahead of time using this online link: https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_b87ba1c5

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RIstorante Picolinos, 6415 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 United States
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October 24

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
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November 2023

November 07

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
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November 14

Join us for a discussion with NPR Correspondent Martin Kaste. 

Join us on Tuesday for a discussion with NPR Correspondent Martin Kaste.  He covers law enforcement and privacy. He has been focused on police and use of force since before the 2014 protests in Ferguson, and that coverage led to the creation of NPR's Criminal Justice Collaborative. You can learn more about Martin here: Martin Kaste : NPR         Join Meeting: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8235732830?pwd=dnV3cHp4eGt4SU1Gek4yMHRRK25IZz09&from=addon Meeting ID: 823 573 2830 Passcode: 5JrQzN See you on Tuesday!

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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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