BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bbrc.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20250106T180457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T180457Z UID:60140-1737702900-1737707400@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"2025 All in for Autism Kickoff" DESCRIPTION:Kevin Klustner – President-Elect\nBellevue Breakfast Rotary\nCome join us for this important kickoff event for the 2025 All in For Autism 5K Run/Walk (AI4A). This event aims to bring together community members to raise awareness and support for autism. The keynote speaker for the event is Kevin Klustner\, BBRC President-Elect.\nThe All in For Autism 5K Run/Walk is a BBRC’s signature fundraising activity and has been held for over 17 years. This years’ event will be held on Sunday\, April 27\, 2025\, at the Bellevue Downtown Park and aims to support children with autism and their families and caregivers. The event includes a 5K run/walk and a Kids Dash\, making it a family-friendly event that encourages participation from all age groups. Your participation\, whether as a runner\, volunteer\, or sponsor\, will make a significant impact on the lives of many families in our community. \nAbout the Speaker\nKevin Klustner is an entrepreneurial executive with a proven track record of success in enterprise\, SaaS (AWS) and clean tech software. Particular focus on clean technologies\, smart grid\, distributed energy resources and behind the meter energy efficiency programs. Kevin is also a long and strong Rotarian of Bellevue Breakfast Rotary\, participating in a wide range of community service projects and club activities. He is a member of the board of Malaria Partners International. Kevin also is the Chair of the Steering Committee for the upcoming Global Malaria Eradication Conference which will be held in Calgary in June of 2025. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/2025-all-in-for-autism-kickoff/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241216T051320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T051320Z UID:60134-1737098100-1737102600@bbrc.net SUMMARY:PNW Partners for Work Rotary and Ivanova Smith - " My Journey to True Inclusion" via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Heather Evans / Ivanova Smith – President / Community Collaboration Manager\nPNW Partners for Work Rotary / Washington State Developmental Disabilities\nIn the last grant cycle\, Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club partnered with PNW Partners for Work Rotary Club to support students with intellectual disabilities in the Bellevue School District\, making a difference for local students leaving school. Come learn more about the direct impact that grant had on students in our community! Additionally hear Ivanova Smith\, PNW Partners for Work Sargeant at Arms\, share her incredible personal testimony as a person growing up with disabilities. \nAbout the Speaker\nIvanova Smith is a leader of Washington’s self-advocacy movement as a member of People First of Washington and the faculty of the UW LEND program in Seattle. Ivanova was employed as an activist advocate for Atwork!\, where they advocate for employment equality for people with disabilities. Just last month\, Ivanova accepted a position with the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration as their Community Collaboration Manager. Ivanova lives in Tacoma\, is happily married to Ian Smith and parent to little girls\, Alexandra and Hildegard. \nHeather Evans (she/her) is PNW Partners for Work Rotary Club President and Technical Assistance and Training Manager for the national training organization Wise. Wise promotes equitable employment for people with disabilities through innovation\, training and technical assistance URL:https://bbrc.net/event/pnw-partners-for-work-rotary-and-ivanova-smith-my-journey-to-true-inclusion-via-zoom-2/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T203000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241211T234337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T235540Z UID:60122-1736616600-1736627400@bbrc.net SUMMARY:BBRC 40th Anniversary Party DESCRIPTION:You’ve Come a Long Way Baby! \n\n\n\nPlease join us to celebrate 40 years of Fellowship and Service at the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club \n\n\n\nDate:  January 11\, 2025 (Saturday)  at 5:30 to 8:30 pm \n\n\n\nLocation:  Cascadia Pizza Restaurant and Brewery\, 1820 – 130th Ave NE Suite 2\, Bellevue\, WA  98005 \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Pizza and Salad Buffet.  \n\n\n\nWine\, beer\, refreshment drinks are on your own (no-host) \n\n\n\n$40 early bird pricing until January 3\, 2025 \n\n\n\n$45 price increase on January 4\, 2025 \n\n\n\nCome one\, come all\, spouses and friends too.  No maximum number of people. \n\n\n\nQuestions: Contact John Martinka john@martinkaconsulting.com  425-533-4577 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Anniversary Party 2025\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Event Ticket Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n 12 items available.Offset Payment Fees?\n \n \n Yes! I will offset the payment processing fees.\n \n \n \n No\, not this time. The fees will be deducted from the event profits.\n Credit Card Fees\n \n \n Price:\n $0.00\n \n \n \n Total\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://bbrc.net/event/bbrc-40th-anniversary-party/ LOCATION:Cascadia Pizza Restaurant and Brewery\, 1820 - 130th Ave NE Suite 2\, Washington\, 98005\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241216T050117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T050117Z UID:60130-1736493300-1736497800@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Action for a Changing Climate in Washington State" DESCRIPTION:Dr. Patricia Townsend – Associate Professor / Environment and Community Outreach Specialist\nWashington State University\nWashington State is a leader on climate solutions in many ways. We have the Climate Commitment Act\, a governor who is passionate about climate\, and ample clean energy. Yet\, our greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State have not started to decline. All of us and especially our front-line communities are vulnerable to the impacts. There are many actions that we can take every day to help our communities and increase resilience for current and future generations. \nMartin Clavijo will introduce Dr. Townsend. \nAbout the Speaker\nPatricia Townsend is an Associate Professor and Environment and Community Outreach Specialist at Washington State University Extension. She leads the Washington Climate Education and Extension Team\, the Washington State Naturalist program and the environment and community outreach programs in Snohomish County. Patricia is also working to bring a Climate Stewards program to many communities in Washington State. She completed her doctoral work at the University of Washington working on tropical forest conservation in Costa Rica. Patricia loves helping people learn about the environment and especially working with Spanish-speaking communities. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/action-for-a-changing-climate-in-washington-state/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250103T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250103T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241205T184450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T184450Z UID:60120-1735888500-1735893000@bbrc.net SUMMARY:Happy New Year! DESCRIPTION:No meeting today. – Enjoy the New Year\nand the holiday season!\nOur next Meeting if Friday\, January 10\, 2025. \nAbout the Speaker\nGood-bye 2024! URL:https://bbrc.net/event/happy-new-year-2/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241227T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241227T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241205T184041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T184041Z UID:60119-1735283700-1735288200@bbrc.net SUMMARY:Happy Holidays! DESCRIPTION:No meeting today – as we celebrate\nChristmas!\nOur next meeting will be Friday\, January 10\, 2025. \nAbout the Speaker\nEnjoy the holiday season! URL:https://bbrc.net/event/happy-holidays/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241220T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241220T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241005T001247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T001354Z UID:60099-1734678900-1734683400@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Washington Maritime Blue: A strategic alliance for maritime innovation and a sustainable blue economy" via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Devon Emily Thorsell – Vice President of Operations\nWashington Maritime Blue\nThe presentation will give an overview of Maritime Blue as an organization including its programs\, initiatives\, and the innovation cluster model. It will also include an introduction to the Blue Economy and Maritime Blue’s unique definition and approach. Attendees will learn about ways to engage with and participate in Maritime Blue activities.\nAbout the Speaker\nDevon Emily Thorsell is the Vice President of Operations at Washington Maritime Blue\, a nonprofit strategic alliance dedicated to accelerating innovation in the blue economy. At Maritime Blue\, Devon oversees HR\, finance and accounting\, communications\, facilities\, Board relations\, compliance\, and IT\, and is a member of the executive team. Devon operationales values for non-profit organizations and creates systems that support people. Before joining Maritime Blue as the Director of Operations\, Devon was the Program Operations Manager for the Washington State Academy of Sciences. She holds three master’s degrees from the University of Washington: MBA (2024)\, Master of Marine Affairs (2015) and Master of International Studies (2015). URL:https://bbrc.net/event/washington-maritime-blue-a-strategic-alliance-for-maritime-innovation-and-a-sustainable-blue-economy/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241117T230244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T230244Z UID:60114-1734074100-1734078600@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Autism Support and Resources including Community Homes housing solutions. " DESCRIPTION:Marci Muhlestein / Marikay Cuthill – Executive Director / Board member\nCommunity Homes\nQuestion – What are we doing currently to support and help individuals with Autism? How is this helping or potentially hurting people with ASD?\nAnd a solution is how Community Homes is creating affordable housing in Bellevue for adults with autism and developmental disabilities with compassionate attentive providers who support residents who are living rich\, active lives. Discover how stable housing creates opportunities and why it is essential to pay attention to these vital resources. \nAbout the Speaker\nFrom an early age\, Marci Muhlestein has dedicated herself to creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to be included and enjoy life. As an occupational therapist\, she focused on enhancing special education and helping students navigate their educational journeys. She later implemented an associate degree program at Bellevue College that allows individuals with learning differences to develop career pathways. Additionally\, she has worked to create housing opportunities in Arizona and Washington for people with developmental disabilities\, enabling them to lead rich and fulfilling lives. Marci excels at piecing together resources in creative and sustainable ways\, ensuring that individuals can thrive in their communities. \nOver the course of her 30-year career\, Marikay Cuthill has worked for companies such as KIRO Newsradio\, Terranomics Retail Services\, Colliers International\, Wesbuild Development and Starbucks. Specializing in Commercial Retail Real Estate. She currently serves on the board of Community Homes and was previously on the board of KidsQuest Children’s Museum. Marikay is involved with NW Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital. In February 2015\, she started a website MAP\, maciandpebble.com\, dedicated to creating awareness and helping provide needed resources and information for those caring and working with individuals with Autism (ASD). Since creating MAP\, the most rewarding part has been empowering others on their journey by advocating for finding the best care\, education\, therapies\, medical treatments\, and support. Marikay grew up in Bellevue and graduated from the University of Oregon. Married for 21 years and mother to a 19-year-old daughter with ASD. she enjoys playing golf\, cooking\, hiking/walking\, and bible study groups URL:https://bbrc.net/event/autism-support-and-resources-including-community-homes-housing-solutions-2/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241115T044712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T044712Z UID:60108-1733469300-1733473800@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Protection from Hackers In Our Modern World" DESCRIPTION:Dallas Stewart – Principal\n CMIT Solutions of Bellevue\, Kirkland and Redmond www.cmitsolutions.com/bellevue\nThere are many ways we can guarantee the livelihood of the world’s hackers. But there are also ways to make them consider a real job! We’ll spend time going over correcting the “bad habits” users routinely employ to keep food out of the hands of these poor cyber criminals. These best practices will make it significantly more difficult for cyber criminals to continue robbing from the rest of the world (or at least you) to enrich themselves. \nAbout the Speaker\nDallas Stewart is the President of CMIT Solutions of Bellevue\, Kirkland and Redmond. He’s worked with Fortune 500 Companies and small startups over his past 40 years in the IT industry. Having focused on the storage and security industries with multiple software companies\, Dallas expertise lies in working with business owners to understand their goals and laser focusing technology to those goals and objectives. Dallas’s background includes sales engineering roles\, product manager\, marketing VP as well as CTO/CIO for a Bellevue based software company. He started his CMIT Solutions franchise in 2009 and received many awards including National Franchise of the Year in 2017. \nDallas has lived in the Bellevue area since the early 2000s having migrated from the Central Ohio\, where most of his family still lives. Boating\, travelling and attending Seattle sporting events is a mainstay of his personal activities. He’s an avid UW Huskies football fan but admits his first love is Ohio State. He also has served as the President of the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce signifying his heavy involvement with the Eastside business community. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/protection-from-hackers-in-our-modern-world/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241129T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241129T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241115T045250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T045250Z UID:60109-1732864500-1732869000@bbrc.net SUMMARY:Happy Thanksgiving weekend! DESCRIPTION:No Meeting today – Our next meeting is\nFriday\, December 6\, 2026\nOn December 6\, our speaker will be Dallas Stewart of CMIT Solutions\, Bellevue. \nAbout the Speaker\nHe will discuss Best Practices to help you\, or your business\, to avoid hackers! URL:https://bbrc.net/event/happy-thanksgiving-weekend/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241122T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241122T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241117T210858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T210858Z UID:60111-1732259700-1732264200@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"A Complete History of BBRC's Craziness\, abridged!" DESCRIPTION:John Martinka – Historical Narrator\nBellevue Breakfast Rotary Club\nVeteran BBRC members\, do you remember Cletus\, Superman\, Otis\, Stella\, Spider Monkey\, Superman\, or any of the other zany skit characters – not to mention Judge Jenny and the (in)famous belly dancer? You are forgiven if you shed these things from your memory bank. \nNew members\, this is your chance to learn about the BBRC pre-Covid craziness. \nAnd let’s not forget “The Band.” \nCome to the November 22 meeting and see who makes a guest appearance\, either live or on the screen. \nYou’ll laugh\, be entertained\, and it just might give you an idea or two to add to the club’s fun. \nSo\, be there on November 22! \nAbout the Speaker\nJohn Martinka\, a long-time\, treasured member of Bellevue Breakfast Rotary will take us through the almost 40 years of Bellevue Breakfast Rotary’s existence. February 2025 is BBRC’s 40th Birthday! URL:https://bbrc.net/event/a-complete-history-of-bbrcs-craziness-abridged/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241005T004937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T050545Z UID:60102-1731654900-1731659400@bbrc.net SUMMARY:PNW Partners for Work Rotary and Ivanova Smith - " My Journey to True Inclusion" via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Heather Evans / Ivanova Smith – President / Community Collaboration Manager\nPNW Partners for Work Rotary / Washington State Developmental Disabilities AdministrationIn the last grant cycle\, Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club partnered with PNW Partners for Work Club to support students with intellectual disabilities in the Bellevue School District\, making a difference for local students leaving school. Come learn more about the direct impact that grant had on students in your community! Additionally hear Ivanova Smith\, PNW Partners for Work Sargeant at Arms\, share her incredible personal testimony as a person growing up with disabilities. \nAbout the Speaker\nIvanova Smith is a leader of Washington’s self-advocacy movement as a member of People First of Washington and the faculty of the UW LEND program in Seattle. Ivanova was employed as an activist advocate for Atwork!\, where they advocate for employment equality for people with disabilities. Just last month\, Ivanova accepted a position with the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration as their Community Collaboration Manager. Ivanova lives in Tacoma\, is happily married to Ian Smith and parent to little girls\, Alexandra and Hildegard. \nHeather Evans (she/her) is PNW Partners for Work Club President and Technical Assistance and Training Manager for the national training organization Wise. Wise promotes equitable employment for people with disabilities through innovation\, training and technical assistance. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/pnw-partners-for-work-rotary-and-ivanova-smith-my-journey-to-true-inclusion-via-zoom/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241029T040120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T040120Z UID:60105-1731050100-1731054600@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Charting Our Path Forward: Financial Health\, Future Vision\, and Strategic Next Steps for BBRC" DESCRIPTION:Sheldon Sweeney – President \nBellevue Breakfast Rotary\nJoin us for an insightful session as we explore the future of the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club. We’ll provide a comprehensive overview of our current financial health for both BBRC and the BBRC Foundation\, discuss our vision for the club’s future\, and outline the strategic steps we need to take to achieve our goals. This meeting is a crucial opportunity for all members to engage in shaping the direction of our club and ensuring its continued success. \nAbout the Speaker\nSheldon Sweeney is the President of Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club for the 2024-2025 Rotary year. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/charting-our-path-forward-financial-health-future-vision-and-strategic-next-steps-for-bbrc/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241101T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241101T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20241005T012820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T012820Z UID:60103-1730445300-1730449800@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizza Making Class" - Offsite! DESCRIPTION:John Martinka – Narrator / Tutta Bella Pizza “Chef”\nBBRC / Tutta Bella\nThe BBRC meeting today will be offsite\, at the crossroads location of Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria\, 15600 NE 8th Street\, Bellevue. Everyone in attendance will get the opportunity to find out how to make Neapolitan pizza! Yes\, this is a seminar on pizza making\, but you will also have an opportunity to taste a slice! Hope you can join us. \nAbout the Speaker\nOne of Tutta Bella’s pizza chefs will be training us\, but we can thank John Martinka for making this happen and Joe Fugere\, CEO and Founder of Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzerias\, for once again hosting us. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/tutta-bella-neapolitan-pizza-making-class-offsite/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240917T185816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T185816Z UID:60095-1729235700-1729240200@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Poetry in the Modern World" via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Joe Santi – Talk show poet / Poet for hire\nHugh Hewitt show / Himself\nFor thousands of years\, poets were revered as sages and soothsayers\, the conscience of humanity. Today\, poetry seems to be relegated to the classroom\, coming out into the sunlight for five minutes every four years at the next President’s inauguration. This morning “Tarzana Joe” will talk about the role of poetry in civilization and see if we can conspire to get contemporary poets the fame they richly deserve. \nAbout the Speaker\nJoe Santi is one of the few poets in America (maybe the only one) whose work is broadcast weekly on nationally syndicated talk-radio. As Tarzana Joe\, he is heard on the Hugh Hewitt Show which airs on hundreds of stations across America.\nAs a talk-radio poet\, Tarzana Joe’s weekly poems are commentaries on everything from the recent elections to popular culture. On the weekend before Valentine’s Day several years ago\, he offered to write love poems for the gift-challenged. Overwhelmed with requests\, he began a new career as a poet-for-hire.\nJoe is originally from New York City. He attended Wake Forest University in North Carolina. Joe’s play “Blue Laws” was nominated for an L.A. Ovation Award as Best New Play in Los Angeles. He co-wrote the screenplay for “The Pickets” which was accepted into the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival.\nJoe is a retired ice-hockey goalie and lives in Tarzana\, California in the lovely San Fernando Valley. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/poetry-in-the-modern-world-via-zoom/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240922T172043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T172043Z UID:60096-1728630900-1728635400@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Major League Rugby - The Seattle Seawolves" DESCRIPTION:Shalom Suniula / Rich Martin – Retired Rugby star / BBRC member and Seawolves videographer\nSeattle Seawolves / Owner & Creative Director RB Content Lab\nThe Seattle Seawolves\, a founding member of Major League Rugby\, kicked off their initial season in 2018 and immediately won back-to-back championships. In the 2024 Major League Rugby season which ended on August 4\, the Seawolves lost in the championship game to New England 20 to 11. Today we will find out more about the sport of rugby\, the Seattle Seawolves team and the success the team has had since their inception. \nAbout the Speaker\nShalom Suniula is a former rugby league and rugby union player\, who played for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby (MLR)\, and for the United States national rugby sevens team. He played rugby union for the United States Eagles XV’s\, USA Sevens\, and at club level for Belmont Shore RFC\, as a scrum-half or fly-half. His brothers Andrew and Roland Suniula also played rugby for the U.S. Shalom led the Seawolves to the league championships their first two seasons in Major League Rugby and retired after the 2021 season. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/major-league-rugby-the-seattle-seawolves/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240827T225645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T225645Z UID:60088-1728026100-1728030600@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Opportunity Drives Success" DESCRIPTION:Kim Lorenz – Author\, Entrepreneur and Rotarian\nHimself\nKim will discuss how to learn to visualize opportunity\, act on it and change the way you think while improving your Rotary Life. This is discussed robustly in his book “Tireless”\, a #1 Best-Selling\, Award winning book written by a Kim and endorsed by several Global Corporate Leaders. \nEvery person can glean valuable insight from Kim’s experience\, out of the box thinking and recognizing opportunity in front of us all. “Tireless” leaves readers fired up to seek out unseen opportunities and learn how to use our self-talk\, as a force to improve and grow. \nAbout the Speaker\nKim Lorenz is an award-winning author\, entrepreneur\, and visionary who founded two companies starting at age 26. He built and ran them successfully\, then sold both to Fortune 500 companies after 20 years. He then became a CEO for a Paul Allen company. Today\, aside from writing books\, he has been doing Humanitarian work globally with World Vision and Rotary for more than 22 years in more than 16 countries. \nHis humanitarian work now exceeds $60 million in reaching over 10 million individuals. \nKim earned his MBA from the University of Washington. He is a business consultant\, proven leader\, public speaker\, and motivator. \nA pilot for 43 years on wheels and floats\, he also holds a US Coast Guard Master Captains license and is a Past Commodore of the Seattle Yacht Club. Kim lives with his wife Jill in Bellevue. \nHis book ‘Tireless’ hit #1 Best Seller on Amazon in 2020 and won First Place in 2022 at the Los Angeles Book Festival. “Kim Lorenz cuts through the noise of fake Facebook ‘millionaires’ having done the tireless work it takes to build multi-million-dollar companies from scratch.” The book is endorsed by several Global Corporate leaders. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/opportunity-drives-success/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240814T222043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T222129Z UID:60079-1727544600-1727553600@bbrc.net SUMMARY:Oktoberfest 2024 DESCRIPTION:Please join us in a festive evening of fellowship with the Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Club and the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club \n\n\n\nWhen:  Sept 28 2024 (Saturday) 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: at the spectacular home of Mitch Freedman\, 5006 -145th Place  \n\n\n\nSE\, Bellevue\, WA  98006.  Carpooling is encouraged \n\n\n\nRain or shine\, the home of Mitch will be a beautiful spot for our annual  \n\n\n\nOktoberfest.   \n\n\n\nBrats\, Salad\, Pretzels\, Beer…all provided. No Pot Luck. \n\n\n\nEntry fee $25 until September 20\, then $30.  Space is limited to 50 people. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Oktoberfest 2024\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Event Ticket Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $30.00\n \n \n Quantity \n 1 item available.Offset Payment Fees?\n \n \n Yes! I will offset the payment processing fees.\n \n \n \n No\, not this time. The fees will be deducted from the event profits.\n Credit Card Fees\n \n \n Price:\n $0.00\n \n \n \n Total\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://bbrc.net/event/oktoberfest-2024/ LOCATION:Mitch Freedman\, 5006 145th PL SE\, Bellevue\, Washington\, 98006\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240830T221423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T221423Z UID:60091-1727421300-1727425800@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Puget Sound Business Journal Update" DESCRIPTION:Don Baker – Market President and Publisher\nPuget Sound Business Journal\nDon Baker of the Puget Sound Business Journal will share the changes going on at the PSBJ as the local business publication unveiled a new design and size this year\, refocused its coverage to enhance the emphasis on key industries and geographies\, as well as their plans for new events and programs in 2025. \nAbout the Speaker\nDon Baker is Market President and Publisher at Puget Sound Business Journal\, and co-author of An Influencer’s World: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Social Media Influencers and Creators. Don joined the PSBJ three years ago after spending 23 years with the business journal organization back east\, having moved here from Ohio. Don and his family live on the Eastside. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/puget-sound-business-journal-update-3/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240920T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240920T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240814T214233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T220826Z UID:60075-1726816500-1726821000@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Macro-Economic Trends & Policy Challenges: An Outsider’s View" via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Sergio Clavigo – Professor\, Faculty of Economics – Universidad de los Andes\, Colombia\nHimself\nProfessor Sergio Clavijo will be addressing the recent macro-performance (growth\, unemployment\, inflation and interest rates) of the USA in comparison with Europe (27-members of the European Union); the main idea being to decipher the probability of a macroeconomic “soft-landing”. Then he will take a snapshot of the Emerging Markets performance (BRICs and LATAM). Finally\, he will assess world policy challenges regarding fiscal\, social\, and institutional areas\, with particular focus on the USA-November Presidential Elections.\nAbout the Speaker\nSergio is a citizen of Columbia and will be joining us via Zoom. His brother Martin is a long-term BBRC member.\nSergio has a distinguished career as shown below. He is presently Professor of Economics at Universidad de los Andes\, Colombia. His academic background is: Ph.D. in Economics (1987)\, University of Illinois (Urbana); U.S.A; Master of Arts in Economics (1980)\, Univ. de los Andes\, Bogotá; Colombia; Economist (1979)\, Universidad de los Andes\, Bogotá; Colombia; High School (1973)\, “Woodrow Wilson HS” Long-Beach\, California; U.S.A. \nProfessional and Academic Experience: Professor Faculty of Economics – Universidad de los Andes\, Colombia currently; Executive Director of (think-tank) ANIF (Nat. Assoc. Fin. Inst.\, 2005 – 2019); Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Colombia\, November 1999 – February 2005; Deputy-Minister of Finance of Colombia\, August 1998 – October 1999; Advisor Commission on Public Spending; World Bank- UNDP Project\, Bogotá\, November 1995 – April 1997; Advisor Minister of Finance; July 1993 – September 1994; reappointed August 1994 – November 1995. Economist International Monetary Fund\, Washington D.C.; Western Hemisphere Department; July 1991 – June 1993. Chief Economist (Special Studies Section)\, Research Dept. Central Bank of Colombia; and Editor of the Journal of the Research Dept\, (ie. Ensayos sobre Política Económica); Sept.1989 – June 1991. Senior Researcher\, Research Dept.\, Central Bank of Colombia; July 1987 – August 1989. Doctoral Studies\, Dissertation: “Essays on Monetary Issues of Small Open Economies: Theory and Some Evidence for Colombia”; Chairman: S.Turnovsky; June 1984 – June 1987. Head of the Fiscal Division\, Research Dept.\, Central Bank of Colombia; May 1983 – May 1984: Researcher of the Special Studie\n\nBoard participation includes member of the Colombian Stock Exchange Board (BVC)\, 2009-2020 and President of Colombia’s largest private Pension Fund Investment Committee (2007-presentl). Distinctions: Research Award “German Botero de los Rios” on Economics of 2012: Colombian Fiscal Policy 2012-2020 (Published as a Book); granted by Fedesarrollo (think-tank). Best Economics Book of 1998: “Fiscal Policy and State Organization in Colombia” (Published by Uniandes – Banco de la Republica). Visiting Scholar at the IMF in Washington\, D.C.\, Western Hemisphere Department\, 1995\, 1997\, and 2009. Fellow of the ‘Salzburg Seminar’-Austria\, April 2000 and April 1997. Fellow of the Inter-American Development Bank (AIDB) Network of Ministries of Finance and Central Banks. First Place in the 1991 Latin-American Research paper Competition Organized by The Central Banks of Latin-America (CEMLA)\, with the paper “Stabilization Policies in Latin America: Some Lessons for Colombia”; January of 1993. First Place in the Research Paper Competition\, Economics Department\, Graduate School\, University of Illinois (Urbana) with the paper “International Reserves and Foreign Exchange Black-Market Under ‘Crawling-Peg’: Theoretical and Empirical Issues”\, Published in the National Bureau of Economic Research Working Paper No.8\, Special-Series\, June 1986. Awarded the “American Field Service” Scholarship to study abroad his high school Senior Year\, in Long-Beach\, California; 1972-1973. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/macro-economic-trends-policy-challenges-an-outsiders-view-via-zoom/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240813T045306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T045306Z UID:60074-1726211700-1726216200@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Hopeful Advocacy for Kids with Cancer" DESCRIPTION:Lorna Day – Founder\, Executive Director\nSam Day Foundation\nLorna believes that hope is essential for making a positive difference in the world\, and a worthy companion for living through suffering and loss. She will share the story of her son’s struggle with cancer and how she has found purpose after losing him at age 15. Lorna will discuss the current realities of childhood cancer treatment and research\, and how her organization is focused on developing more effective and less toxic treatments for kids with the most destructive cancers. \nAbout the Speaker URL:https://bbrc.net/event/hopeful-advocacy-for-kids-with-cancer/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240802T232640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T232640Z UID:60073-1725606900-1725611400@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Shared security and prosperity: the Special Relationship between the United Kingdom and United States" DESCRIPTION:Robin Twyman – Consul\, Business & Government Affairs\, Seattle\nUK Government\nRobin Twyman (British Consul\, Seattle) will speak about the Special Relationship between the UK Government and the United States\, the new UK Government’s priorities\, and how they both directly impact the strong and prosperous relationship between Britain and Washington State. \nAbout the Speaker\nRobin Twyman has been Consul (Business & Government Affairs) at the UK Government Office in Seattle since January 2013. The Seattle office is a virtual part of the British Consulate General in San Francisco. Robin’s job is to promote political\, economic and business ties between the UK and Washington State\, with a particular focus on trade\, investment\, environment and innovation. Robin has been in the United States since 2009\, serving as First Secretary (Trade Policy\, Business Affairs & Agriculture) at the British Embassy in Washington DC before coming to Seattle. Robin was born in Canterbury\, UK\, and joined the Foreign\, Commonwealth and Development Office in 1987. His diplomatic career has seen him serve overseas tours in Africa\, the Middle East and Europe. His assignments have covered a range of foreign policy\, security policy\, communications and commercial diplomacy duties. Robin is accompanied in Seattle by his wife\, Laura (from Cleveland\, Ohio)\, and their two daughters. They enjoy travelling\, music and outdoor pursuits. \nRobin will be introduced by Kaj Pedersen. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/shared-security-and-prosperity-the-special-relationship-between-the-united-kingdom-and-united-states/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240816T172323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T172323Z UID:60086-1725002100-1725006600@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"From Bits to Bites - How Jack Timmons changed careers from high-tech to restaurants" DESCRIPTION:Jack Timmons – Founder\, Proprietor and Pit Master \nJack’s BBQ \nPlease 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. \nAbout the Speaker\nJack Timmons grew up in Texas and has lived in Seattle for over three decades. In 2012\, he attended BBQ Summer Camp at the Meat Sciences department of Texas A&M\, then toured many historic barbeque temples of central Texas. Returning to Seattle\, he bought an offset smoker\, imported some post oak\, mesquite and hickory\, and started the Seattle Brisket Experience. \nAfter more than a year of practicing the art of barbeque and serving old-school\, succulent smoked meats to thousands of Northwest BBQ fans at “BBQ Raves”\, Jack opened his first restaurant in the SODO (South of Downtown) area of Seattle – Jack’s BBQ. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/from-bits-to-bites-how-jack-timmons-changed-careers-from-high-tech-to-restaurants/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240718T181626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T181626Z UID:60068-1724397300-1724401800@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"State of Healthcare Update from EvergreenHealth" DESCRIPTION:Jeff Cashman – Commissioner \nPublic Hospital District #2 (EvergreenHealth) \nBBRC’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. \nAbout the Speaker\nJeff recently celebrated his 37-year anniversary with the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club. He has held a number of Board Positions within BBRC\, including Club President for the 1995-1996 Rotary Year. \nAppointed to the Public Hospital District #2 (EvergreenHealth) Board of Commissioners in April of 2023 he was subsequently elected to a six-year term in November of 2023. \nRecently retired\, Jeff had 2 companies in the financial services arena\, an administration and recordkeeping firm for company retirement plans\, IPC Pension Services Company\, (1978-1996) and then an Investment Advisory Firm\, Cashman Consulting\, from 1998-2022. \nHe has been a member of multiple Boards\, including Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce\, United Way of King County and Small Business Improvement Council. In 1987 he chaired the Washington State Small Business Conference and co-chaired with Governor Booth Gardner the event in 1989. For his efforts in the 1987 conference\, Governor Gardner named October 16\, 1987 as Jeff Cashman Day in the State of Washington. \nJeff received his BA in Political Science from Washington State University and Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Puget Sound Law School (now Seattle University School of Law). \nJeff and his wife Judy owned and worked together in both companies and have lived in Redmond for 35 years. They have 2 adult children and 2 grandchildren URL:https://bbrc.net/event/state-of-healthcare-update-from-evergreenhealth/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240816T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240816T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240718T184008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T184008Z UID:60069-1723792500-1723797000@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Human Rights Movement in China” via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Dr. Wen Chen – Activist\nAmnesty International\nThe 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 promise to find donors within weeks. Audiences will also hear about the Chinese government’s influence in the U.S.\, the awakening of Chinese people through innovations to bypass China’s Internet blockade\, and the trend of quitting the Chinese Communist Party. \nAbout the Speaker\nWen was born in China at the end of the Great Cultural Revolution. Being victims of the horrific atrocity that killed two million intellectuals and destroyed traditional Chinese culture\, Wen’s parents had mixed feelings about her education. Despite their discouragement\, Wen eventually won a national prize at a science competition when she was 16. Hence\, she was accepted into a top university for undergraduate study. In 1994\, Wen came to the U.S. for graduate school and received a doctorate in Biology at the California Institute of Technology in 2000. Because of her personal experience of being brainwashed in China\, she decided to be a voice for the voiceless. Since 2012\, she has given over 200 presentations to community organizations about Chinese culture\, history\, and human rights.\nDr. Wen Chen has been working for Caltech since 2000 as a biologist and information scientist on genomics and biological research. Part of her everyday work is to speak at scientific conferences and seminars at universities like UC San Diego and Harvard Medical School. In her personal life\, she is an active member of the Amnesty International Chapter at Pasadena\, a board member for Caltech Women in Biology and Biological Engineering\, and a special event host for the Caltech Alumni Association. She lives in Pasadena with her husband and two daughters. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/human-rights-movement-in-china-via-zoom/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240809T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240809T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240731T200647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T200647Z UID:60071-1723187700-1723192200@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"My Entreprenurial Journey" DESCRIPTION:George Wu – Entrepreneur\nRepresenting himself\nGeorge will discuss his entrepreneurial journey while answering questions from BBRC member John Martinka. \nAbout the Speaker\nGeorge Wu is a local entrepreneur. He is also a supporter (sponsor) of BBRC’s “All in for Autism” walk/run. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/my-entreprenurial-journey/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240802T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240802T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240627T051034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T051034Z UID:60063-1722582900-1722587400@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"INSPIRATION FROM THE SEAT OF A MOTORCYCLE" DESCRIPTION:Dave Lovely – The Manic Nomad\nRotary\nWho 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 can be applied to oneself to make it through life happier and more fulfilled. A few of the life lessons you’ll hear about include compassion\, challenging oneself\, and appreciation. All the life lessons presented correlate to the essence of being a Rotarian. \nAbout the Speaker\nDave Lovely was born and raised in Olympia\, graduating from Olympia High School. One year was spent as an exchange student in Japan. He obtained a B.A. from the International Christian University in Tokyo\, Japan majoring in Business Administration. Many years later he obtained an M.B.A. from the University of Washington. \nMost of Dave’s working career was in the travel industry. He ran a cruise-only travel agency\, worked as Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines’ International Sales Director for Asia\, founded a software company that developed travel agency-focused software\, and was the Director of Cruise Product for Expedia. \nDave has been a Rotarian off and on for the past 38 years\, having been a member of 6 different clubs in 4 Rotary districts. His primary interest in Rotary is the Rotary Youth Exchange program. \nHe has lived as a resident in Japan\, Canada\, and most recently Argentina. He speaks fluent Japanese and is working hard to get better at Spanish. He has 2 grown daughters\, 4 grandchildren and is married to his Argentinian wife. \nIn 2014\, Dave quit his job\, transformed into The Manic Nomad\, and started his quest to travel to every country in the world. To date he has visited 153 countries\, of which over 100 have been on his motorcycle. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/inspiration-from-the-seat-of-a-motorcycle/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240703T041816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T041816Z UID:60065-1721978100-1721982600@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Behind the Scenes: A Look at Our Exceptional Medic One Emergency Medical System" DESCRIPTION:Kim Duncan Martin – Executive Director\nMedia One Foundation\nAfter 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 an important link in the chain of survival\, and the role the Medic One Foundation plays in supporting Medic One’s success.\nThe Medic One Foundation is a local nonprofit dedicated to saving lives by improving pre-hospital emergency care. By funding Medic One paramedic training\, targeted research\, equipment for fire departments\, and CPR/AED and First Aid training for civilians\, the Foundation is a major reason why our region’s paramedics and firefighters achieve a survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest that is two times greater than the national average. \nAbout the Speaker\nKim Duncan Martin\, Executive Director of the Medic One Foundation\, is a seasoned leader dedicated to improving emergency care. With over two decades of experience in healthcare and nonprofits\, including roles at Providence and Evergreen Health Foundations\, Kim’s expertise is unparalleled.\nKim’s involvement with the Medic One Foundation began in 2000 as the Director of Finance and Philanthropy\, where she played a pivotal role in steering the organization’s financial and fundraising endeavors. Her strategic guidance encompassed vital areas such as accounting\, budgeting\, human resources\, donor acquisition\, events and program management.\nSince assuming the role of Executive Director in February 2021\, Kim has led the Medic One Foundation to new heights. Under her leadership\, the foundation has expanded its program services to include CPR/AED training and EMT scholarships\, and led the Foundation to significant increases in contributions\, surpassing previous levels of support.\nKim’s strategic vision and commitment to excellence drive her efforts to help build healthier communities through enhanced emergency care. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/behind-the-scenes-a-look-at-our-exceptional-medic-one-emergency-medical-system/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240624T174744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T175002Z UID:60059-1721373300-1721377800@bbrc.net SUMMARY:“Embracing Service Above Self” via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Sheldon Sweeney – President (2024-25)\nBellevue 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 their area(s) of responsibility. \nAbout the Speaker\nSheldon Sweeney is our newly installed BBRC President for 2024-25. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/embracing-service-above-self-via-zoom/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T083000 DTSTAMP:20260609T080444 CREATED:20240624T172354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T172354Z UID:60055-1720768500-1720773000@bbrc.net SUMMARY:"Building a World-class Aquarium in our Region" DESCRIPTION:Robert W. (Bob) Davidson – President & CEO\nSeattle Aquarium\nSeattle’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 how this project will benefit our entire region and our shared marine environment. \nAbout the Speaker\nRobert W. (Bob) Davidson became president and CEO of the newly nonprofit Seattle Aquarium in 2010\, after serving as CEO of the Seattle Aquarium Society from 2002. Davidson guided the Aquarium’s successful transition to nonprofit management\, including negotiation of the Aquarium’s operating agreement with the City in 2009. He also played a key role in the $41.5-million public/private New Currents Aquarium expansion in 2007\, which made Seattle the country’s ninth-largest aquarium by attendance. Before joining the Aquarium\, Davidson was a leader in the $40-million project to revitalize Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo as co-initiator of Mayor Royer’s Zoo Commission\, board president of the Woodland Park Zoological Society and executive director/CEO of the Zoo. URL:https://bbrc.net/event/building-a-world-class-aquarium-in-our-region/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Eastside Corps\, 911 164th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98008\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Program END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR