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October 2023

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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November 21

David Ellingson the Paddle Pilgrim, Author, Master Gardener, Lutehran Pastor, and more!

Join us on Tuesday 11/21/23 for a Noon lunch at Picolinos and our speaker David Ellingson the Paddle Pilgrim, Author, Master Gardener, Lutehran Pastor, and more! You can learn more about Dave online here: PADDLE PILGRIM - David Ellingson | Adventurer & Author (paddle-pilgrim.com)   Pay for yourlunch ahead of time: 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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November 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
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December 2023

December 05

Annual Holiday Lunch with the Ballard High Jazz Choir

Annual Holiday Lunch with the Ballard High Jazz Choir is tomorrow at 12pm-1pm at Picolinos.   Please pay in advance! We have a convenient Lunch Payment link that you are encouraged to use here:   https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_b87ba1c5    + GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ADD TO ICALENDAR

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

Club Sponsors

These companies partner with our Club as we provide services that benefit the entire community.