Events

Mike Pellicciotti - Treasurer Washington StateMike Pellicciotti, Washington State’s Treasurer will discuss his work improving the financial outlook for state and local governments, as well as working families and retirees in Washington. Please note this is a Zoom meeting only! About the Speaker Mike Pellicciotti (Pelleh-chee-otti) was elected the 24th Treasurer of Washington in 2020. […]

Our Rotating the Wheel event will be Saturday, June 29 at Newport Shores Yacht ClubThis is a party to thank BBRC President Ruben Ladlad (2023-24) for his service to BBRC from July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024. In addition, we will be welcoming incoming BBRC President Sheldon Sweeney (2024-25) who will serve from July […]

Enjoy celebrating the - Fourth of July and the weekend!Our next meeting is Friday, July 12th with a presentation on the new Seattle Aquarium by their President and CEO Bob Davidson. About the Speaker Hope to see you there.

Robert W. (Bob) Davidson - President & CEO Seattle Aquarium Seattle’s waterfront is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation into a family-friendly destination for all of us. At its heart is the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion, opening this year. Join Aquarium President and CEO Bob Davidson for a virtual tour of this amazing new space—and learn […]

Sheldon Sweeney - President (2024-25) Bellevue Breakfast Rotary ClubBellevue Breakfast Rotary Club is run by a team, which includes all of us. Find out more about the Directors of BBRC and the Program Chairs as well as the duties of the various committees. Sheldon will introduce the Directors and they will share the scope of […]

Kim Duncan Martin - Executive Director Media One Foundation After 54 years, Seattle and King County are still the best places in the world to have a heart attack. Medic One Foundation staff will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how our emergency medical system works, the critical elements for its lifesaving success, how citizens are […]

Dave Lovely - The Manic Nomad Rotary Who doesn’t like stories about travel? In this presentation, Dave focuses on life lessons that he learned or had reinforced over his past 10 years of traveling the world. Interesting stories from his travels that he accumulated are used to highlight those lessons in a way that they […]

George Wu - Entrepreneur Representing himself George will discuss his entrepreneurial journey while answering questions from BBRC member John Martinka. About the Speaker George Wu is a local entrepreneur. He is also a supporter (sponsor) of BBRC's "All in for Autism" walk/run.

Dr. Wen Chen - Activist Amnesty International The Chinese authority has arrested millions of citizens for their spiritual beliefs or political views. These prisoners of conscience have been tortured, forced to do slave labor, and killed for their organs. While it takes several years in the U.S. to wait for matching organs, most Chinese hospitals […]

Jeff Cashman - Commissioner Public Hospital District #2 (EvergreenHealth) BBRC's own Jeff Cashman will update us on EvergreenHealth in Kirkland this morning. As a Commissioner on their Board, he has intimate knowledge of the direction our local public hospital is going in continuing to provide vital healthcare services to eastside communities. About the Speaker Jeff […]

Jack Timmons - Founder, Proprietor and Pit Master Jack's BBQ Please join Jack Timmons as he tells his story of taking his love for barbecue and changing careers from MICROSOFT to the founding of Jack’s BBQ restaurants. Learn about central Texas style barbecue, and what it takes to run a successful business with eight locations. […]