Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club

"Giving Children a Healing Start in Foster Care"
2023-04-07 07:15 - 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
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 into the foster care system with trauma responsive care that puts them and their unique needs first. The Bridge Receiving Center model is one that we hope will become the standard for care not only across Washington State but across the whole US. You will also find out about the second Bridge Center they are in the process of creating – a center for older teens who have been in care for a while but not found any permanency.
About the Speaker
Tracy majored in Communications with an emphasis on Advertising at the University of Washington and has a long history of nonprofit work. She started and ran her own nonprofit that worked in Rwanda post-genocide in helping to establish healing and reconciliation as well as poverty reduction programs. Tracy’s strengths focus on helping to cast a vision for new ways to impact the world for good, create a community or support around those visions, and sharing hurting people’s stories in ways that honor as well as help them. In her free time, Tracy enjoys taking walks – especially in the woods, reading books – especially children’s books, and spending time with her family that includes her husband, two grown children, one son-in-law and a grandson.

DECA Student Presentations 2023
2023-03-31 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
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 and competitions.
BBRC financial support is instrumental in supporting students from the (5) Bellevue high schools for the international competition.
About the Speaker
Lori Hairston is the Executive Director for Washington DECA. Lori is a strategic leader, with twenty-eight years of experience in education. Her professional experiences include 16 years in Retail Management with Lamont’s, 11 years on the board of the Washington Association of Marketing Educators, and 10 years on the Washington DECA Board of Directors, including 6 as Board Chair. Lori holds an MBA in Management and Strategy.

“A Look Behind the News”
2023-03-24 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
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 widespread and whose enthusiasm and energy has helped raise the bar at thousands of entertainment events, auctions and other regional fundraiser for more than 30 years. She is a columnist for Puget Sound Business Journal and a sought-after keynote speaker and emcee. Payne serves as principal of her own public affairs/community relations business, The Payne Group Communicating/Connecting.
Patti Payne became a household name after spending more than 25 years as a correspondent and news anchor for KIRO, KOMO and KING radio stations in Seattle. During that time, she was awarded dozens of local and national honors for her work, including her coverage of the Oklahoma City federal building bombings.
She is on a variety of boards including Bellevue LifeSpring Advisory, Treehouse Advisory, and Cancer Lifeline Advisory, and is a longtime member of the Community Development Roundtable.
Her professional and civic activities have been recognized by numerous awards, including ‘Seattle Woman of the Year;’ ‘Women in Communications Torchbearer;’ ‘Woman of Influence/Puget Sound Business Journal;’ dual honoree, with David Horsey, of ‘Washington News Council Gridiron East Roast;’ ‘The Voice of the Community’ honors from the prestigious Celebrity Waiter’s Fundraiser; the inaugural honoree of The 5th Avenue Theatre’s ‘Excellence Award,’ for community service; and 2019 Seafair’s Community Spirit award.

"Helping our Law Enforcement Community in Times of Tragedy"
2023-03-17 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
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.
About the Speaker
Sergeant Brian Johnston is also a member of the Monroe Police Department where he has served for over 35 years. Sergeant Johnston has served in many capacities in his law enforcement career to include Police Officer, Sergeant and SERT.

"The Order of St John"
2023-03-10 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
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 of Arts degree in Anthropology from Oregon State University, a Cert HE in Archaeology from the University of Leicester, and is currently enrolled in a Master of Business Administration degree at the University of York.
Gregory was appointed a member of the Most Venerable Order of St John by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2010, and later promoted by Her Majesty to the grade of Officer. Gregory is currently the Chair for the IT committee for the Order of St John, Priory of the USA.

“Sea Scouts - 110 years of Tradition, Youth Development and Community Involvement!”
2023-03-03 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
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 Island H.S., he has been a Sea Scout on Bill’s vessel the Argo for the past five and a half years. He is a qualified Seaman, Leader, SEAL, and concerned Leader of his crew and ship. He plans on finishing his college education and continuing into the Coast Guard Officers ranks. He is one of the first to take advantage of our newly established connection with the USCG AUXiliary (Flotilla @@) as a Certified member.
About the Speaker
Bill and his parents moved to Bellevue and Phantom Lake in 1957. He considers himself the Last of the Bellevue “small farm” boys. While attending Tillicum Junior High, he paddled a canoe across the lake since it was faster than walking. His high school job was at the John Danz Theatre.
Being true to his roots, Bill attended Washington State University (farm boy becomes a Coug!). Bill married a Cop (Deputy, Sheriff) and they raised two boys on Phantom Lake. Bill taught at Sammamish High School for 30+ years and at Renton High School before he retired from teaching.
He has been a Sea Scout on the Argo since age 14. And he has lots of Scouting experience – Cub Master, Asst. Scoutmaster, Sea Scouts- Mate, Skipper, Scouting Merit Award, Venturing Excellence, Sea Badge, Silver Beaver,

"Four Thousand Hooks"
2023-02-24 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
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 helm. Backtracking from the gripping prologue, Dean Adams describes how he came to be a crew member on the Grant and weaves a tale of adventure that reads like a novel?with drama, conflict, and resonant portrayals of halibut fishing, his ragtag shipmates, maritime Alaska, and the ambiguities of family life.
This morning Dean will tell you the rest of the story! And you may want to buy his book.
About the Speaker
Dean Adams was born in Seattle and grew up on the shores of Lake Meridian near Kent, Washington. In 1972, he began his commercial fishing career at the age of 15, working on his uncle’s schooner, the GRANT, and went on to become the owner and captain of the QUEST in 1979 at 22. In the 1990’s, Dean returned to the University of Washington to finish a B.S. in Fisheries Science (1994) and completed his M.S. in 1998. He retired from Alaska commercial fishing in 2007.

"Planning for the Future of Bellevue School District"
2023-02-17 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Melissa deVita – Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Operations
Bellevue School District
Today Melissa deVita will discuss BSD’s Demographic and Enrollment Study as well as their fiscal situation. If you are a BBRC member and would like to preview the Demographic and Enrollment Study, please email Bob Holert and he will forward the link.
About the Speaker
Melissa deVita is the Deputy Superintendent for Financial Services and Operations. Melissa is responsible for the financial and general business operations of the district including finance, budget, payroll, information/ technology infrastructure, building projects, maintenance, custodial services, transportation, and nutrition services. Her role involves general oversight for the financial health of the district as well as the general business operational structure which impacts Bellevue’s ability to offer quality educational services.
Prior to Bellevue, Melissa was the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the Mesa County Valley School District in Grand Junction, CO. Her career in education follows a 16-year career as a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting—leading global resource planning and management projects for Fortune 50 clients such as McDonald’s, Eli Lilly, Caterpillar, Abbot Laboratories, and Proctor and Gamble. Melissa has a BA in Industrial Administration from Kettering University and a MBA from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Melissa joined the district in 2013.
Melissa and her husband Jeff are parents to Gabriella and Nico. An active mom, Melissa spends her spare time traveling with her family, cooking and juggling the wide range of duties of an active hockey and dance mom.

"Challenges Related to Consumer and Business Fraud"
2023-02-10 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Bill Reed – CFO / Fraud Examiner
MFL Law Group PLLC
According to research conducted by the University of Maryland, fraud, specifically cybercrime, is the fastest growing crime in the USA. This presentation by Bill Reed will inform and educate you about how to mitigate its impact, whether related to you as a consumer or your business.
About the Speaker
Bill Reed is a business consultant, leadership coach, workplace and fraud investigator, and CFO at MFR Law Group PLLC. Bill has considerable experience in accounting/finance and in conducting independent and impartial workplace investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment/bullying, retaliation, workplace misconduct, and violations of policy. Bill is a member of the Association of Fraud Examiners, the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Workplace Investigators. Bill is a certified fraud examiner, certified in financial forensics, certified public accountant, chartered global management accountant, Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder, and a graduate of the Seattle Coach Professional Training and Development Program.
In addition to having worked in the private sector for over twenty years, Bill has also worked in the education sector for nearly twenty years as an educator and administrator, teaching at the high school, community college, and university levels. Bill has earned several awards for his commitment to students and families, including President’s Award – Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants; You Made a Difference Award – Everett Community College; Community Leadership Award – Washington Association of School Administrators, Everett Public Schools; President’s Award – NAACP – Snohomish County Branch; Advancing the Dream Award – Central Washington University; and Exceptional Faculty Award – Everett Community College.

"A Place to Unite - the new Bellevue Aquatic Center"
2023-02-03 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Susan Pappalardo – Co-Founder and President
SPLASHForward
It has been just over fifty years since the last new public pool was built on the Eastside and our population has grown tremendously and is much more diverse. Learn about the nonprofit SPLASHForward’s efforts to bring a game-changing new Bellevue Aquatic Center to the City of Bellevue to meet our aquatic needs and provide aquatic pathways so that everyone can learn essential life skills and be safe around water. SPLASHForward is the private partner to the City of Bellevue bringing stakeholder voices to the process, creating community engagement, developing long lasting partnerships, leading the vision for the facility design and usage, and providing the private funding to a 130,000 square foot aquatic facility that will be an economic driver to our local economy. In support of their mission, they have several initiatives including a HS Lifeguard Training Program that has supported 76 students to date. SPLASHForward envisions a world where everyone is safe around water and has equitable access to best-in-class aquatic centers that are vibrant places of pride and inclusive for all. Their mission is to build healthier, stronger, and safer communities by creating equitable access to aquatic facilities and programs that build essential life skills, inclusion, connection, and active lifestyles.
About the Speaker
Susan is the co-founder and president of the nonprofit SPLASHForward founded in 2018 when the city of Bellevue reawakened their efforts to explore a new comprehensive regional public aquatic center. Susan has 15 years of program management leadership and user interface design experience in computer graphics and mobile software design. She worked at Microsoft for 11 years and has been a Kirkland resident for 30 years where she and husband raised twins that just entered college. Susan is a lifelong learner and athlete. A competitive runner, a former long standing volunteer track and cross-county coach for Cascade Striders, and a masters and open water swimmer. She is never far from a pool and has met many outstanding people of all ages and abilities through swimming. She co-chairs of the Kirkland Arts Center Advisory Council, serves on the Advisory Committee for the King County Aquatic Facilities and Parks and Open Space Grant Programs and serves on the City of Kirkland’s Parks Funding Exploratory Committee for a potential 2023 Parks Measure.

"A brief history of Time Equipment Company, almost a century of resilience!"
2023-01-27 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
John Brondello – President / Owner
Time Equipment Company
John Brondello III, the 3rd generation owner of Time Equipment Company, will give a history of Time Equipment Company and how it has continued to evolve and change with the times. From wooden clocks that needed to be wound once a week to online solutions that integrate with various forms of technology, John will review how the industry has changed and what Time Equipment Company has done to stay relevant in our ever-changing economy.
About the Speaker
John Brondello III is a native to the Pacific Northwest. He literally grew up in the time and attendance industry. He attended the University of Washington where he majored in Economics. He was also privileged to attend three Rose Bowls as well as participate in a National Championship season while marching in the Husky Marching Band. John took over Time Equipment Company in 1993 just after graduation and has continued to grow and evolve his family business. John has been married for 29 years, has four children, two of which have graduated from college, one is a Junior at the University of Washington, and one is a Freshman at Texas Christian University. John is also a new grandfather with his oldest having his first grandchild just last month! John is a 3-time president of the Infotronics Dealers’ Association, 2-time president of Seattle Executives Association, and is active in many other industry associations as well as Bellevue Rotary.

“Grievers Library | a community pilot project.”
2023-01-20 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Pamela Belyea – Volunteer Project Manager
Grievers Library
Pamela will discuss Griever’s Library Volunteer driven and community supported, the Grievers Library provides free grief-related books for children, teens, and adults in public book boxes; a directory of grief books in public libraries world-wide; and “EZ Reads,” an on-line collection of short, curated passages from notable grief books. Pamela will discuss the gestation of the Grievers Library, its mission and long-term goals. She invites grievers and non-grievers alike to come and learn about this unique pilot project that dispenses love and compassion to the silent sufferers amongst us. Learn more at: www.grieverslibrary.org.
About the Speaker
Pamela Belyea lives in Seattle and is co-founder and director emerita of Gage Academy of Art, a licensed architect and a cultural legacy planner.

The Voice of the Huskies!
2023-01-13 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Tony Castricone – Director of Broadcasting
Washington IMG Sports Marketing
Tony Castricone, the voice of the Huskies, will discuss the fabulous season the 2022 Washington Huskies football program just completed under new Washington Head Coach, Kalen DeBoer.
About the Speaker
Tony Castricone, the Voice of the Huskies, took over as the voice of the Huskies in 2018. He replaced Bob Rondeau, a legend in Husky broadcasting, who retired at the end of the 2017 football season after 33 years. Tony is the play-by-play announcer for Washington Huskies football and men’s basketball, host of coaches shows and the GoHuskies Podcast and Director of Broadcasting. Tony Castricone just completed his fifth year as the voice of the Huskies for Washington football. He previously was the voice of Clemson basketball. He has worked with IMG since 2010.
Tony is a graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. Tony and his wife Selena have one son.

“Groover Tales – the True Survival Story of Rotary Women on the Salmon River”
2023-01-06 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Jenny Andrews / Wendi Fischer – Revered BBRC Members
Bellevue Breakfast Rotary
This past summer Wendi and Jenny made the courageous choice of floating the Salmon River, also known as “The River of no return”! This morning they will discuss that adventure.
About the Speaker
Jenny Andrews is a long time Bellevue Breakfast Rotary member as well as the Executive Director of Malaria Partners Intenational.
Wendi Fischer, also a long time Bellevue Breakfast Rotary member is known as the First Lady of Chess and has functioned in the role of Executive Director, America’s Foundation for Chess since January 2009.

A Country Western Christmas Charity Event
2022-12-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Copperworks Distilling Company, 1250 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Presented by Copperworks Distillery & Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club.

Proceeds benefit Hurricane Relief in Florida.

Live Music

Texas BBQ

3 Drink tickets per person included with ticket price, 2 mixed drinks and a White Claw seltzer

Raffle

Distillery Tours

Fun Country Western Theme and Costumes

Always some surprises included in the evening

25 Hurricane Relief Bottles / BBRC Matching

A bottle of Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey, Hurricane Ian Relief will be reserved for each of the first 25 registered guests to purchase. This is a limited special benefit release and for each bottle sold, Copperworks will donate $40 to the American Red Cross to support ongoing relief efforts. The Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club has generously agreed to match this donation. The Hurricane Ian Relief bottle is priced at $89.99 (plus tax), but guests will receive a 10% discount code once registered for the event.

10% Bottle Discount

Guests will receive a code for a 10% discount on Copperworks spirits. The code will be active from December 9th until December 17th for those wishing to pre-order and have bottles shipped to their home, or pickup on the evening of the event. The link below directs guests to the online store and will automatically add the discount code to their shopping cart (note: this won’t take effect until December 9). Guests will see the options to pick up at the distillery or have their order shipped and may choose their preference. Additionally, we will apply this discount code to any bottle purchases made in person at the event.

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"Zero Waste Washington"
2022-12-09 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Heather Trim – Executive Director
zero Waste Washingotn
Heather Trim joins us this morning to share the mission and focus of Zero Waste Washington. Their mission – To drive policy change for a healthy and waste-free world.
Their focus – Achieving Zero Waste plays a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It saves natural resources. Less waste means less plastic pollution and fewer toxic chemicals in our environment. Zero Waste Washington seeks to make systematic changes that have lasting impact. This means they work on laws and programmatic changes rather than focusing on individual behavior change.
About the Speaker
Heather Trim, Executive Director, joined Zero Waste Washington in 2016. Prior to Zero Waste Washington, Heather has been active in zero waste issues, including helping lead the Seattle bag campaign and helping get the ban on styrofoam / service ware products passed. Previously, Heather was Director of Science and Policy at Futurewise, focusing on habitat, shoreline, stormwater and other issues related to land use. Before that, she worked on similar issues, including toxic pollution and plastics. Heather earned a BS in geology from Yale University and a PhD from UCLA in geochemistry.

"GRIEVERS LIBRARY | Free Books for the Bereaved"
2022-12-02 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Pamela Belyea – Volunteer Project Manager
Griever’s Library
Volunteer-driven and community supported, the Grievers Library provides free grief-related books for children, teens, and adults in public book boxes; a directory of grief books in public libraries world-wide; and “EZ Reads,” an on-line collection of short, curated passages from notable grief books.

Pamela will discuss the gestation of the Grievers Library, its mission and long-term goals. She invites grievers and non-grievers alike to come and learn about this unique pilot project that dispenses love and compassion to the silent sufferers amongst us.

Learn more at: www.grieverslibrary.org.
About the Speaker
Pamela Belyea lives in Seattle and is co-founder and director emerita of Gage Academy of Art, a licensed architect and a cultural legacy planner.

No meeting today!
2022-11-25 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Have a – Happy Thanksgiving
Weekend!
Our next meeting will be Friday, December 2, 2022
About the Speaker
See you In December!

“There When you Need Us!”
2022-11-18 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Amber Hanes-Miller – Network Outreach Coordinator
Life Flight
Amber will provide an introduction to the Life Flight Network, their history, clinical teams and operations including aircraft, activation and membership.
About the Speaker
Amber facilitates community and customer engagement at Life Flight throughout Idaho, Washington and Montana. She began the job in 2014 and feels she is still learning a great deal about healthcare every day. Her background spans marketing and international PR in multiple settings and industries.

"Estate Planning: What you need to know!"
2022-11-11 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Steve Waltar – Attorney/Owner
Legacy Estate Planning
In this presentation, join us with Steve Waltar as we discuss what is included in an estate plan, the differences between plans and how you can avoid estate taxes.
About the Speaker
With over 25 years of practicing law, Steve Waltar and his firm Legacy Estate Planning has changed the lives of over 3,000 clients and their families. Steve is a Washington native who attended college at Seattle University, graduate school at Princeton Theological Seminary and law school at Seattle Pacific University. He has authored two books: Smart Estate Planning in Washington and Legacy Wealth Planning. He is also a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney’s, the East King County Estate Planning Counsel, and is a long-time Rotarian. Steve has been married for 31 years and has 2 daughters who are college graduates.
Legacy Estate Planning was founded in 2000 by Steve Waltar, with a mission to help people and their families build and maintain effective estate plans, and to help those struggling with the loss of a loved one to navigate through the required legal processes.
Our goal is to first arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision about your family’s future. We pride ourselves in personalizing your estate plan to your individual needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you preserve your wealth, protect your family, and plan for your legacy.

"Puget Sound Energy - Charging Forward!"
2022-11-04 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Will Einstein – Director of Product Development
Puget Sound Energy
Will Einstein will join us this morning to discuss the PSE new product pipeline and what we can expect in the future as we charge forward!
About the Speaker
Will Einstein is Puget Sound Energy’s Director of Product Development, a role he has held since 2015. Will leads PSE’s development of new products for energy customers including electric vehicles, solar, energy storage and time-based rates. He is responsible for contracting and development of large scale solar and wind projects in Washington State and advised on the development of Washington State’s 2020 Energy Strategy.
Previously, Will served as Director of Business Services which manages PSE’s large commercial and industrial accounts and leads PSE’s strategy for improving service to our entire business customer base. He has served as PSE’s Director of Community and Business Services for King County. Will also spent two years as Manager of PSE’s emerging technology and climate change program where he oversaw PSE’s electric vehicle program, analysis of greenhouse gas regulatory programs, and PSE’s participation in the renewable energy
Earlier, Will worked as a Manager in PSE’s Federal Government Relations group for eight years and has more than 15 years of experience working in Washington State politics. He has served on the staff of members of the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate and the Metropolitan King County Council.
Einstein has an MBA from the University of Washington’s Executive MBA program and a bachelor’s degree in Politics from Whitman College. He and his wife, Brooke, have two daughters, Emma and Lucy.

Rotary District 5030 Governor's Annual Address
2022-10-28 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Kae Peterson – District 5030 Governor
Rotary
District Governor Peterson will join us to share Rotary’s annual vision with BBRC!
About the Speaker
Kae Peterson is the is the Rotary District 5030 Governor for 2022-23. She previously retired from her role as Vice President of Development from EvergreenHealth Foundation.

How to Coalesce for a Safe, Beautiful, and Hopeful Seattle for all to enjoy!
2022-10-21 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Andrea Suarez – Founder and Executive Director
We Heart Seattle
Andrea will share her playbook on civic engagement using waste management as a form of harm reduction. Removing debris from shared spaces is a direct-action strategy to fill in the gaps needed to support our government. By applying her boots-on-the-ground model for a clean and safe city for all to enjoy, truth and perspective are revealed that challenge the status quo approach to ending homelessness.
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"Pitch Perfect"
2022-10-14 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
KATIE MUNOZ –CEO and Chief Humorist, Serious to Hilarious
Pitch Perfect Do you hate being salesy but need to promote your business? Learn how to make your marketing messages entertaining. In this online workshop, we’ll craft a funny pitch for your product using:

3½ Rules of Humor
4 Questions to Craft Your Pitch Story
The One Thing that Makes Something Funny

Because even naturally serious people can learn to use humor — no personality transplant required.
About the Speaker
Katie Munoz has been teaching public speakers how to use humor for over 25 years. She is living proof that even a naturally quiet person can use humor in public speaking. Check out her latest online class, Monetize Your Marketing Message where people learn how to create their own unforgettable elevator pitch.

"Bellevue Washington - A Constantly Changing Downtown!
2022-10-07 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Patrick Bannon – President
Bellevue Downtown Association
Patrick Bannon, President of the Bellevue Downtown Association, will share the challenges that exist today and the bright future that downtown Bellevue has ahead!
About the Speaker
Patrick Bannon has been President of the Bellevue Downtown Association, a membership organization of business and civic leaders who champion a strong economic and cultural heart for Bellevue and the Eastside, since 2013. He was the communications and public affairs manager there for seven years before moving into his current role. Patrick and the BDA team support members with advocacy, marketing and major community events, and strategic programs to help the Downtown area thrive.
Prior to the BDA, Patrick was an account executive for the Seattle and Los Angeles offices of Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He also worked for a year in Hokkaido, Japan as an English teacher for junior high students. Patrick serves on the board of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and he is a past chair and board member for Leadership Eastside. He graduated from Pepperdine University, where he also met his wife, Sunni. They are Eastside residents with two fast-growing kids and a yellow Lab.

Octoberfest 2022
2022-10-01 17:30 - 20:00 | WA
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The State of Arts and Culture in Our Region Today!
2022-09-30 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Michael Greer – President & CEO
ArtsFund
Michael Greer, President and CEO of ArtsFund, will give a brief overview of the state of the arts and culture sector today. The presentation will pull from data collected in ArtsFund’s Covid Cultural Impact Study and focus on recommendations for supporting the sector, including observations on the current challenges and opportunities for arts and cultural organizations in the region. (vis Zoom)
About the Speaker
Michael Greer is the President and CEO at ArtsFund, a Seattle-based arts nonprofit whose mission it is to support the arts through leadership, advocacy, and grantmaking, in order to build a healthy, equitable, and creative Washington. As the leader of one of the country’s largest united arts funds, Michael oversees the distribution of millions of dollars of unrestricted funding, along with the implementation of capacity building programs and state-wide advocacy on behalf of the creative sector.
A native of St. Charles, MO, Michael began his career in the arts as a professional ballet dancer. A graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy (’95), he went on to train at some of the world’s most recognizable ballet institutions including School of American Ballet, The Royal Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet School and others. He joined Ballet West in Salt Lake City, under the artistic direction of Jonas Käge and executive leadership of Jóhann Jacobs. As the first African-American dancer employed at the organization, Michael spent six seasons dancing lead roles in productions as varied as classics such as “The Nutcracker” and “The Sleeping Beauty”, to contemporary masterworks by Christopher Bruce, William Forsythe, and others.
Upon retirement from his performance career, Michael continued his educational pursuits and obtained his B.A. in economics and mathematics from Hampshire College, M.Ed. in International Education and Policy Leadership from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School with a focus in management. During his academic career, he was also fortunate to be named a Gilman Scholar by the U.S. Department of State and a Wharton Fellow by the University of Pennsylvania. Michael leveraged his educational attainment to secure positions in microcredit, financial services, and commodities in several multinational companies in India and Mainland, China. Having spent nearly a decade as an expatriate in Asia, he enjoyed bringing his entire set of experiences to his work and gained a true appreciation for multicultural leadership.
Michael returned to the arts nonprofit world in an executive capacity, leading several organizations including Portland Ballet in Maine, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and now ArtsFund. His background as a professional artist and a for-profit executive has allowed him to bring a unique perspective to his role in nonprofit leadership.
Michael sits on the board of the Downtown Seattle Association, Inspire WA, Economic Development District Board of the Puget Sound Regional Council, The Seattle Regional Chamber of Commerce, and United Way of King County
As a married father of two, when he is not promoting the benefits of arts and culture in our community, Michael enjoys time with his family and exploring all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Anti-Human Trafficking with Subject Matter Expert Maya Babow
2022-09-23 07:00 - 08:30 | Salesforce Tower, 929 108TH Avenue NE, Bellevue, Washington, 98004, United States
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"A Life in Production - Stories from Behind the Lens!”
2022-09-16 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Rich Martin – Founder / Creative Director
RB Content Lab
Rich Martin will share his 30-year career in Television and Video production and some of the crazy and funny stories of what is really is going on behind the Lens! With Rich’s sense of humor and British accent, this is a program you will not want to miss!
About the Speaker
Rich Martin is an experienced Creative Director with a long history of success in long form and short form strategic video content creation on both sides of the Atlantic. He is the Owner of RB Content Lab, headquartered in Seattle, WA. RB Content Lab is a Strategic Video/Image Content Creation Company that produces all forms of content for multiple platforms and many different clients.
Rich is highly skilled in narrative-based content creation and all forms of Marketing and Digital Marketing. He has extensive experience in Television based content, including documentary, entertainment, commercials/advertising and live magazine format. Rich spent 10 years in London carving out a successful career in Television before meeting his now wife Lauren. Rich emigrated to her hometown of Seattle after they got married in 2004 and continued his Production career working as a creative director for a large Seattle based Advertising Agency before starting RB Content Lab in 2010. Rich has a Bachelor’s Hons Degree focused in Communication and Media Studies from Leeds Trinity University. He and his wife Lauren live with their two sons Tristan and Brayden in Bothell. Washington.

“Building your Business and Community through Civic Engagement and Board Service”
2022-09-09 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Joy Stephens – Founder and CEO
Corporate Giving Network
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