Events

David Bowling - Chief Executive Officer Eastside Community Development FundDavid Bowling will join us today to discuss affordable housing and homelessness on the Eastside. About the Speaker David is the head of Eastside Community Development Fund and former President of Congregations for the Homeless (now Porchlight). He is the foremost expert on the subject of […]

J. Reiko Callner - Executive Director Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct Executive Director J. Reiko Callner will describe the function of our state’s Judicial Conduct Commission: “internal affairs” for our state judiciary This constitutional, independent agency is charged with both maintaining ethics in the judicial branch and safeguarding judicial independence. Ms. Callner will share […]

Manuel "Manny" Martucci - Internet Sales professional Michael's Toyota of Bellevue Manny will share a brief history to date of the automotive industry and provide insights, tips and future products/services geared toward providing an exceptional customer experience. His discussion will include a brief overview of new developments on the horizon for Michael's Toyota of Bellevue […]

Sheldon Sweeney - Wealth Advisor Snider Financial Group Sheldon will discuss his approach to financial planning and investing as they apply to his two niche markets: retirement planning and special needs planning. When emotions and behavior cloud our financial path forward sometimes a financial advisor can clear the path and bring clarity to our goals. […]

Richard "Rich" White - Senior Government Relations Manager Being Rich White, Senior Manager, State & Local Government Operations will speak with members about the exciting work happening within Boeing’s facilities, along with growth opportunities in the aerospace industry and Boeing’s current hiring initiatives. In his presentation, Rich will share the latest market outlook and update […]

Darby Stanchfield - Actor Herself What goes into that performance you enjoy on TV? Darby will break down the prep, shooting, and post work that constitutes the job of a professional actor’s performance. Darby will be introduced by Ann Norman. About the Speaker DARBY STANCHFIELD most recently starred as ‘Nina Locke’ in Netflix’s hit series […]

David Bobanick - Executive Director Harvest Against Hunger David Bobanick, Executive Director of Harvest Against Hunger (HAH), has nearly three decades of experience in non-profit executive management. Since David joined in 2001, the organization has significantly expanded its impact at the local, national and international levels, resulting in the delivery of nearly half a billion […]

Sheldon Sweeney - Wealth Advisor / President Elect Snider Financial Group / Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Our program will consist of two parts, a special interview with Spenser Freedman (son of Mitch Freedman) and an update from Marni Kurtz, Executive Director of Athletes for Kids Youth Mentoring. Mitch Freedman and Spenser will share some life experiences […]

Holly Jacobson - CEO Path with Art Whether we know it or not, the arts —in all forms– have been proven to have healing powers. Research confirms, arts interventions in a supportive environment have shown to be a powerful tool for individual and community recover (American Journal of Public Health). Trauma-informed arts instruction and practice […]

Damon Huard - Assistant Athletic Director, Special Initiatives University of Washington Athletic Department As everyone who follows college sports knows, the collegiate sports landscape is going though massive change. This has significantly impacted the Pac-12, which in a few months will no longer exist. This morning Damon Huard will discuss the state of Husky Athletics […]

Bob Holert - Narrator Bellevue Breakfast RotaryAt this point in time, Bellevue Breakfast Rotary is 18 months away from our 40th anniversary. Today we will go back in time to share how the fund-raising efforts have changed over the years and it will include strawberries, strawberry coolers, poinsettias, a little red Acura Integra, the Brothers […]

Joe Fugere - Founder / Owner Tutta Bella This morning Joe Fugere will speak on Tutta Bella's journey from one Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzaria restaurant to seven as well as a food production company with a total of 400 employees. Everyone will have a chance to enjoy an Italian breakfast! Our meeting will be offsite […]