Events

Dean Adams - Author / Retired Fishing boat captain Himself –Dean Adams will tell his life story of fishing and coming of age on the high seas of Alaska. As his book "Four Thousand Hooks" opens, an Alaskan fishing schooner is sinking. It is the summer of 1972, and the sixteen-year-old narrator is at the […]

Bill Rahr - Sea Scout Skipper - Eastside Sea Scouts Bill Rahr will educate us on the Sea Scout program on the Eastside. He will then turn the program over to one of his accomplished Sea Scouts, Sebastian Foss, to discuss the value he has gained from this program. Sabastian is a Senior at Mercer […]

Gregory Goodrich - Officer / IT Chair Order of St. John A short presentation on the historical and charitable nature of a Royal Order of Chivalry. About the Speaker Gregory J. Goodrich, OStJ, is a Program Manager for Atomic, a Seattle technology firm that specializes in Software development and IT services. Gregory holds a Bachelor […]

Brian Johnston - Executive Director Behind the badge Foundation Brian Johnston will discuss the mission of the foundation he leads and how they honor law enforcement officers who die or suffer serious injury in the line of duty. The includes providing immediate and ongoing support to families, agencies and communities in times of critical need. […]

Patti Payne - Principal / Columnist / Business Consultant The Payne Group - Communicating/Connecting / Puget Sound Business Journal Patti Payne will discuss her take on what’s going on in news and opinion. About the Speaker Patti Payne is a well-known, much awarded local media broadcast and print personality whose work in the community is […]

Lori Hairston - Executive Director Washington DECA Bellevue Breakfast Rotary is pleased to have DECA join us once again in person. Today, Lori Hairston, the Executive Director of Washington DECA, will introduce 3 DECA presentations from Bellevue high schools. DECA is an association that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences […]

Tracy Rubstello - Director of Development Bridge Receiving Center Tracy ‘s presentation will look at how the current foster care system is taking already traumatized children and further exacerbating their trauma by how they are being treated. She will then share how Bridge Receiving Center is a revolutionary approach to how children can be brought […]

Johnny Spangler - Affiliate Professor Antioch University The presentation will provide insights on the latest trends in adolescent mental health, including the prevalence of various mental health conditions and the normalization of talking about mental health struggles. It will also provide an overview of neurodivergence, such as autism and ADHD, and discuss how to provide […]

Laurel Gordon - Organizational Ombuds Federal government AgencyLaurel will discuss and review a leadership coaching methodology that helps managers struggling with negative perceptions of being abrasive turn their behavior around. About the Speaker Laurel Gordon has worked as an organizational ombuds with the federal government since 2016. As an ombuds, she provides conflict coaching, informal […]

Rita Harris / Marni Kurtz - Puppy Raiser / Executive Director Dogs for Better Lives / Athletes for Kids Today we will have a program with two organizations being represented. Rita Harris will discuss Dogs for Better Lives. Dogs for Better Lives is involved with training puppies to become Assistance Dogs - for Hearing assistance, […]

Tim Cruikshank - Founder & CEO / Lt. Commander (Retired) Bonefrog Coffee Company / US NavyToday Tim will share with BBRC members the mission of Bonefrog Coffee, how it was created and the meaning behind the Bonefrog in the SEAL Teams. They take the saying "Long Live the Brotherhood" seriously. It is a life-long commitment […]

Steve Waltar - Attorney / Owner Legacy Estate Planning LLC Ever wonder what would happen to you if your life started to feel like Job way back in biblical times? What would it take to fully undue your belief in your work, your friends, yourself, your belief in God. To lose all hope. Unfortunately, it […]