Events

Dr. Joseph Williams - Seattle Director, Seattle Research Center Pacific Northwest National Laboratory How is a premier Department of Energy research lab addressing our nation’s most pressing energy and environmental challenges? Hear from the Seattle Director for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Dr. Joseph Williams, about how PNNL works in conjunction with the public […]

Gil McNabb - Engineering Manager Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) The presentation content will include an overview of the Renton to Bellevue project, information about upcoming closures at the Main St Bridge closure in downtown Bellevue, the current project schedule, and how you can stay informed and contact WSDOT with questions during the project. […]

Jesse Tam - Managing Director Mega Pacific Investments Jesse Tam, Rotary International District 5030 Governor for 2008-2009, will share a presentation discussing China’s Lunar New Year, which is celebrated not only in China, but also in Korea, Vietnam and around the world. He will include a discussion of its history and traditions as well as […]

Chris Boland - Member Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club Now that Spring is almost here, this is a message I know we will all enjoy! BBRC’s own Chris Boland will share his knowledge of and experiences on local hikes as well as his thoughts as to the benefits that accrue to both our mental and physical […]

Marcee Merriam - Autism Navigator Kindering Center In her presentation, Marcee will share her personal connection to Rotary, her experience as a mother of an autistic child, and her work supporting families on their Autism journey. She brings her personal experience – her “Mom PhD” - and understanding to her work at Kindering, helping families […]

Patricia Cole-Tindall - Interim sheriff King county Interim Sheriff Cole-Tindall will update us on the King County Sheriff's Office. About the Speaker On January 1, 2022, King County Executive Dow Constantine appointed Patricia Cole-Tindall as the Interim Sheriff for the King County Sheriff's office. Patti will serve in that capacity until a process for identifying […]

Lori Hairston - Executive Director Washington State DECA Bellevue Breakfast Rotary is pleased to have DECA join us once again in person after having only virtual presentation for a couple of years. Today, Lori Hairston, the Executive Director of Washington DECA, will introduce 3 DECA presentations from: Bellevue HS - Sophie Sajnani, Project Management Business […]

Jonathan Harvey - Major - General Secretary of Northwest Division / King County coordinator. Salvation Army Major Harvey will share an overview of Salvation Army programs throughout King County and specifically in Bellevue. About the Speaker Major Jonathan Harvey is General Secretary for Northwest Division supporting Salvation Army operations in Washington, Northern Idaho, and Western […]

Jasmine Donovan - President / CFO Dick's Drive-In Restaurants For decades, Dick's Drive-Ins have been an iconic brand in Seattle. A few years ago, they began expanding, first to Edmonds, then to Kent and last fall to Bellevue, at Crossroads Shopping Center. Now residents of Bellevue and the surrounding area do not have to cross […]

Rick Newell - Executive Director Hope Herd Rick Newell and his wife, Rebecca, started, built up and handed off the very successful mentoring program called M.U.S.T. (mentoringisamust.org) that focuses on the most underserved black males in Seattle Public Schools. Now the Newell's are using what they have learned to start a new mentoring program for […]