Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club

"A brief history of Time Equipment Company, almost a century of resilience!"
2023-01-27 07:15 - 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
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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
2022-09-23 Anti-Trafficking Event

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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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No Meeting today!
2022-09-02 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Have a Happy and Safe – Labor Day
Weekend!
Our next program is Friday, September 9, 2022
About the Speaker
Joy Stephens, the Founder and CEO of Corporate Giving Network, will be our speaker on Friday, September 9, 2022.

“ALL THINGS KIWANIS – The Good Fight”
2022-08-26 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Matt Gregory – Evangelist
Kiwanis Club of Kirkland
Matt Gregory’s talk this morning will include a brief history of community service and a partial comparison of community service organizations such as Kiwanis, Rotary, etc. It will include an overview of Kiwanis at the international, regional, divisional and local levels, with emphasis on his Kiwanis Club of Kirkland.
About the Speaker
Matt Gregory has been a member of the Kirkland Kiwanis Club since 1982. In 1997-98 he was their President and performed as Secretary from 2011 to 2017. He has chaired/served on countless committees and received multiple awards including Kiwanian of the Year in 1997 and 2013.
Matt has also been involved with the Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International as Lt. Governor twice, webmaster from 2011 to 2017 and as club counselor to 2 new and 4 old Kiwanis clubs. He has attended numerous Kiwanis conferences and conventions, served on the Pacific Northwest District’s Centennial and Finance Committees as well as 4 times on the District Governor’s team.
In addition, Matt has been Board Director of the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation (2018-20) 20 and received their Distinguished Service Award in 2022. He previously served on the Kirkland Kiwanis Foundation Board.
In his work life, Matt was an architect and is now retired.

"The Sea Services in the Northwest"
2022-08-19 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Stephen Keith – President
Navy League Seattle
America is a maritime nation and Seattle is a maritime city. The Sea Services are a vital part of our economy and security here in the Northwest and deserve your support.
About the Speaker
Steve has been a member of the Seattle Council of Navy League since 2007 and has served as its President since 2019.
He served as a Navy officer for 30 years, culminating in command of the frigate USS Ford and later the University of Washington NROTC Unit. He retired from active duty in 2007.
He worked as an operations analyst from 2007 to 2011, and then became the Assistant Director of the International Pacific Halibut Commission, retiring from there in 2020.
Steve first came to the Northwest in 1979 with Navy. He and his family have made Seattle their home since 2001.

"Successfully Growing our Family Business"
2022-08-12 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Joe Trieu – President
Evergreen Business College
This morning Joe Trieu will discuss their family’s business, Evergreen Beauty College. Joe will share the success and growth of Evergreen Beauty College, first under the leadership of his parents and since 2010, under his leadership as President.
Joe is grateful for the opportunity the United States afforded his parents after they fled South Vietnam in 1975 on rafts as Saigon fell. They were rescued by U.S. military ships, rebuilt their lives in America, and later founded the school Trieu now runs with three of his siblings. “If it wasn’t for the U.S. saving my parents at sea, we would not be here,” Trieu said of Everett-based EBC, which his mother, Thi, and father, Hoa, founded in Lynnwood in 1996 after purchasing what was then the single-site Evergreen Beauty & Barber College.
About the Speaker
Joe Trieu is President of Evergreen Beauty College. He specializes in company and school culture, sales and operations. He has used his sales skills to grow the student salon, offering greater opportunities for future professionals to begin building their business while still in school so that graduates can begin reaping their return on investment sooner. Under Joe’s leadership along with his sister and 2 brothers, they have taken their parents’ business from 6 employees to now the largest beauty school group in Washington State with 7 college campuses and nearly 1500 active students each year.
Since 2010 as president, Joe has: led Evergreen to its first National competition; had over 15 International top 3 finishes in the Business Student of the Year Competition; and been recognized by Modern Salon Magazine and as Family Business of the Year by Seattle Business Magazine. Joe’s major at the University of Washington, Foster School of Business, was Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Joe has received the Outstanding Performance Award, Human Relations Award & the Highest Award for Achievement from the Dale Carnegie Center of Excellence. Most recently, he was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the top 40 business leaders under the age of 40. Previously, Joe worked in pharmaceuticals at Alcon Labs, where he was a top 10 salesperson.
At Evergreen Beauty College, Joe’s purpose is to create a supportive environment where an individual can discover their self-worth, dignity and hope for their future. With this mission, Evergreen Beauty College has been recognized as one of the “Top Places to Work” for 8 years in a row.
Joe is married to Tami and they have 5 children.

Real Estate and Residential Lending What’s going on?
2022-08-05 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
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"Talk Saves Lives"
2022-07-29 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Johnna Long – Washington State Board of Directors
American Foundation for Suicide Pre4vention
This presentation will cover the efforts the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is making to combat the suicide epidemic. We will discuss the largest fundraising event upcoming in October and what the funds we raise go towards.
About the Speaker
Johnna Long is from Washington State and first joined the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in 2017 while living in New York City. She continued her involvement after she moved back to the Seattle area and joined the Washington State Board of Directors. Most recently she spent time speaking to congress members advocating two separate bills being pushed by AFSP, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021.

“Chosen to Lead: Leaders are not just born or built. They must also be chosen.”
2022-07-22 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Nick Anderson – Author / Founder / Owner
Chosen Leader / Indie’s RVs
Relating his experience of completing a demanding physical endurance and mental toughness challenge known as the “Goggins 4x4x48” to the challenges facing leaders in corporate America, Nick will share his observations and lessons learned over the course of 25 years leading individuals and teams. Each of the lessons Nick will share are included in his book: Six-Word Lessons for Middle Managers, 100 Lessons from the Field.
About the Speaker
Nick Anderson is the founder of Chosen Leader, a brand created to support the growth and development of leaders everywhere. Anderson’s book, Six-Word Lessons for Middle Managers was published in May 2022. He became an entrepreneur following a 25-year career in banking with roles ranging from; Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Team Leader; Managing Director of Treasury Management and Payment Solutions, to; Head of Retail Banking and Marketing. A graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School (2008), Anderson was named one of the banking industry’s ‘Rising Stars’ by the Independent Community Bankers Association (2009). Anderson holds a Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Leadership from Seattle University (2018) and was named to the Puget Sound Business Journal’s prestigious 40 under 40 list (2017). He is also a 2013 alumni of Seattle’s acclaimed civic-leadership program: Leadership Tomorrow. Nick is active in the community as a board member and advisor to non-profit and public sector organizations.

"War of two nations. War of two ideologies".
2022-07-15 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Valeriy Goloborodko – Honorary Consul
Ukraine
Today Vaerij Goloborodko will discuss the conflict in Ukraine. He, more than any of us, is close to this conflict due to his heritage and roles in the local and American Ukrainian community.
About the Speaker
Valeriy Goloborodko was born and raised in Ukraine. When he was 24 years old, he married and moved to the United States to
start his family. Since his first day on American soil, Valeriy has shown great interest in serving his community and
being an active member of both the Ukrainian and American communities.
Valeriy is a board member of the American European Bethel Mission. He served as chairman and then as a board member of
the Friends of Ukraine organization. Valeriy founded Goel Payment Solutions, a company that provides a full spectrum of
electronic payment transferring services and has functioned as its president and CEO since 2009. He also started the Ukrainian Business Association, to facilitate starting up relationships between American and Ukrainian businesses, which has merged with Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, for which Valeriy served on the board.
In 2014 Valeriy was appointed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine as Honorary Consul of Ukraine. Consular post headed by Honorary Consul Valeriy Goloborodko has in its jurisdiction Washington and Oregon states. Since 2016 Valeriy serves as a board member of Slavic Department at University of Washington advisory board.
In 2016 Valeriy co-founded and started NW Ukrainian International Festival, the biggest Ukrainian cultural event on the West coast of USA and Canada. Event is done by the Pacific Ukrainian Society, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Valeriy Goloborodko along with pillars of Ukrainian community of Washington State, that is focused on development and maintenance of strong and friendly relationships between Ukraine and USA, including through promoting culture, education, economic relationships and freedom.
Valeriy holds a Master’s degree from Shevchenko University in Law and a Management Information Systems Bachelor’s degree
from International Christian University. Valeriy lives in Bellevue with his wife and four children.

“Why Riding Horses Provides Such a Great Therapeutic Benefit”
2022-07-08 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Paula J. Del Giudice – Executive Director
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center has been providing therapeutic horseback riding for those with disabilities for over 46 years on the eastside, impacting thousands of children and adult riders and patients. But why is riding a horse so therapeutic? Paula Del Giudice, executive director of Little Bit, will share her insights and some of Little Bit’s success stories with Bellevue Rotary.
About the Speaker
Paula J. Del Giudice of Sammamish, WA, has been the Executive Director of the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center for just over five years. She has served as executive director or regional director for three other nonprofit organizations in the Seattle area since 2002. In addition, she has served on the Board of Directors of several religious, arts, and environmental nonprofits starting in her early 20s. In 1999, she was elected by representatives from throughout the country to serve as the first woman volunteer board chair in the National Wildlife Federation’s 63-year history.
Paula holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Master of Education degree from Regis University in Denver. She has two grown children, two young grandchildren, a very small dog whose name is Moo, and a large golden retriever puppy named Birdie. In addition to her work with Little Bit, she is President of the Rotary Club of Redmond. In her spare time, she plays an adequate game of golf.

No Meeting today due to the 4th of July Holiday
2022-07-01 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Happy – Fourth of
July
Our next meeting is Friday, July 8.
About the Speaker
Our program on July 8 is a discussion by Paula J Giudice, Executive Director. on Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center.
