Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club

The State of Arts and Culture in Our Region Today!
2022-09-30 07:15 - 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
About the Speaker

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.

Rotating the Wheels 2022
2022-06-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Seattle Boat Co., 3911 Lake Washington Blvd SE, Bellevue, Washington, 98006, United States
The Times… They Are A-Changin’!!!

Help us say farewell to Colleen Turner and welcome Tom Leonidas as President of Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club

Mark your calendar and watch for the online signup to be established soon.Save the date:

Location: Seattle Boat Co., 3911 Lake Washington Blvd SE, Bellevue WA 98006When: Saturday June 25, 2022 at 5:30 pmEntry fee: $20.00 per person

Reservations required! Only 45 can attend this premier event of the year!

For questions, please contact Jenny Andrews.

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NO MEETING THIS MORNING!
2022-06-24 07:00 - 09:00 | WA
Rotating the Wheels Saturday, 6/25.22

"NOVINOPHOBIA"--The Fear of Running Out of Wine!
2022-06-17 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Nabil Absi – Co-owner
Seattle Wine Company, Bellevue
If you are fearful of running out of wine, you can stop worrying as Nabil is here to help allay that fear. Join us to hear Nabil speak of the history of the business he and his wife Karen started 20+ years ago, Seattle Wine Company. Do not fear, Nabil will be here! And be ready to get answers to your wine related questions!
About the Speaker
Nabil Absi was born in Cairo, Egypt, college educated at the University of Provence in Axin-en-Provence, France and then came to America to seek his fortune. After extensive work in the travel industry, he and his wife, Karen, decided to open a very successful wine store in Bellevue. Both Nabil and Karen have outlasted most of the competition over the last 20 years due to their excellent pricing, refreshing personalities, while treating all their customers like family.

June BBRC Board Meeting
2022-06-14 07:30 - 09:00 | Online (To be announced)

"The Fight to End Malaria in Africa"
2022-06-10 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Jenny Andrews – Executive Director
Malaria Partners International
Jenny Andrews and visiting Rotarians from Zambia, Uganda and Gambia will discuss the devastation of this disease in Africa and the efforts to begin its eradication.
About the Speaker
A long-time Rotarian and past President of the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club, Jenny combines extensive non-profit development leadership with private sector entrepreneurial experience. She has been in the Executive Director role at Malaria Partners International since August 2020.

“The UW Clean Energy Institute and UW’s Major Expansion of Facilities, Research and Partners"
2022-06-03 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Kevin Klustner – Executive Director
Director of the Center for Advanced Materials and Clean Energy Technologies, University of Washington
The University of Washington has big plans for developing its West Campus. Beginning with the Clean Energy Institute (CEI) and its new building, the UW will develop 70 acres and add 3,000,000 sq feet of lab, office and classroom space. This discussion will give an overview of the exciting research that is happening within CEI. It will also give an overview of the University’s plans for developing the West Campus.
About the Speaker

Tales told by an ER Doctor - "Compassion Amidst the Chaos"
2022-05-20 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Christopher David, MD – Author
Independent contributor
The morning Dr. Chris Davis will discuss his book “Compassion Amidst the Chaos”. His book is brimming with the tension, anguish, exhaustion, relief, gratitude, and compassion that are all part of a typical day at work in the ER. Travel with Dr. Davis through the cases he remembers most from his 35-year career as an emergency medicine doctor.
About the Speaker
Over the course of a 35-year career as an Emergency Department Physician, Dr Christopher Davis has cared for over 100,000 patients. He has taught emergency medicine in the Washington DC area, the Pacific Northwest, and as guest faculty member in Laos, Bhutan, Cambodia, and Uganda. He is a Past President of Ballard Rotary and is presently teaching Adult and Pediatric Life Support Certification classes to Seattle area health care workers.

"The Good Foot Arts Collective" - Youth Violence Prevention through Arts Education.
2022-05-13 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Louie Praseuth – Co-founder / Creative Director
The Good Foot Arts Collective
Today, Louie Praseuth will share the story of The Good Foot Arts Collective, whose mission is Youth Violence Prevention through Arts Education. Their Vision is to see youth EQUIPPED to end violence before it begins, EXPRESSIVE in the arts through transformative movement and artistic mediums, EMPOWERED to reach their full potential through mentorship and EDUCATED to advocate in their community. Learn more at https://www.thegoodfootarts.org/
About the Speaker
Louie Praseuth is a community and youth leader and has been serving in the field of community development, youth and arts ministry for 20 years. Social, spiritual, artistic and personal identity development are some of his passions. He has experience in quantifying positive youth outcomes as a former staff with School’s Out Washington and has strong formal education and after school time partnerships. Prior to professional development, Louie was a full-time international performer, choreographer and has competed in high level Breaking competitions worldwide and has worked with artists such as Salt N Pepa, Talib Kweli, and has featured in commercials like Subaru, T-Mobile and Sony. He choreographed a remix video for David Bowie’s, Let’s Dance which made #1 on the dance charts upon release. Louie co-founded the youth, community and arts organization, The Good Foot Arts Collective in 2005, with his wife May Praseuth, that exists to provide safe space for youth to develop artistic expression for future leadership. He currently continues this work with a specific focus on addressing youth violence within local school and community settings.

May BBRC Board Meeting
2022-05-10 07:30 - 09:00 | Online (To be announced)
This meeting will be held on Zoom. Email Colleen Turner at RotarianColleen@outlook.com for the link.

“Preserving Planet Earth: It Takes A Village"
2022-05-06 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Cary Kopczynski / Alex Rule – Founding Principal / Western Region Leader, Health Care Practice
CKC Structural Engineers / Gallagher
Creating a sustainable future for planet Earth is challenging. A growing global population, increasing demands on finite resources, and the inability of political entities to cooperate combine to paint a disturbing picture. The good news is that the combined efforts of committed individuals and sustainability focused organizations such as Rotary can create major impact. Cary and Alex will discuss this, illustrated with examples from their personal experience.
About the Speaker
Cary is a longtime Eastside resident and 2000 – 2001 Past President of the BBRC. He and his wife Jan are the proud parents of two successful sons…Jeffrey and Philip, both attorneys. Cary is an avid adventurer, having traveled to over 45 countries and explored many parts of our planet. He has seen firsthand the challenges we face in preserving our world for future generations. Professionally, Cary is the Founding Principal of an engineering firm based in Bellevue with an office in Chicago. Most recently, he is the immediate Past President of the American Concrete Institute, the largest concrete industry organization in the world, with over 30,000 members in more than 100 countries. ACI recently embarked on a major sustainability initiative to eliminate the concrete industry’s global carbon footprint, which is currently almost ten percent of total carbon emissions worldwide.
Alex Rule is a Maine native, moved to Seattle in the early 90’s to take advantage of all the outdoor activities the Northwest has to offer, was a BBRC member from 1996-2016, where his passion for nature was channeled toward the Preserve Planet Earth Committee. He met his wife, Kim Edberg, through Sharon Edberg, who was President of BBRC at the time, at a Rotary sponsored Preserve Planet Earth tree planting project. Alex and Cary became good friends through their shared passion for nature and remain committed to continuing the tradition of seeking adventure together each year.
Alex and Kim have two boys, Liam (18) and Declan (16) and professionally, Alex run Gallagher’s healthcare practice in the Western Region.
And BBRC members who were around in 1996 know that the “hook” might be necessary whenever Alex has the mic in his hand!

"Goals: Why you’re not achieving yours and how to fix it!"
2022-04-29 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Nick Salmon – Award-winning motivational speaker, author and life coach
Himself
What’s one thing you’ve always wanted to do? If you could achieve one goal in the next week, month or year – what would it be? We know we need goals for our careers, our finances, our health but they are always so hard to find the time for and stick to. If this is true – you’re definitely doing it wrong. With real world examples – Nick will explain how you’ve been doing goals wrong all your life. He’ll dismantle your existing beliefs about goal setting and give you a simple three step method you can implement today to start achieving success.
Nick’s passion and energy are infectious, and he always leaves his audiences motivated, educated and crystal clear on their path to achieve lifelong success, professional accomplishment and personal fulfillment.
About the Speaker
From his years as an aerospace engineer managing a diverse team of professionals to his emergence as a Toastmasters™ International Speech Champion, Nick Salmon embarked on a personal mission:
To “simplify success” so that anyone can be empowered to achieve professional and personal goals that were once beyond their wildest dreams.
Nick’s years of research are distilled in his latest book titled: “Unscramble Your Life: How to find direction and success in the chaos of adult life” (https://tinyurl.com/2p8tb65x).
It features his no-nonsense self-improvement program with simple, actionable steps readers can put into practice on Day 1.
In his exciting and inspiring presentations, Nick presents a simple blueprint that leverages small lifestyle changes to deliver massive results. including how to:
• Take back control of your life – achieve what YOU want today
• Establish a life-changing morning routine – to improve your health and focus
• Guarantee that you achieve your goals – make success unavoidable!
• Speaking with confidence – to inspire others with your message

"Contender or Pretender? - The 2022 Seattle Mariners"
2022-04-22 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Bill Krueger – Baseball Analyst / Speaker
Root Sports / 4SeamLeadership
Bill Krueger, the crafty left-hander who once pitched for the Seattle Mariners, and has been involved with their TV broadcasts on Root Sports Northwest for years, will discuss the 2022 Seattle Mariners. The hopes, and pre-season projections, for this year’s team are high, with some exceptional rookies joining the team and some key players added through trades. Can they make the playoffs in 2022? Can they win the west with their new players? Bill will share with us his thoughts on this season and the players on the field!
About the Speaker
Bill Krueger is a former major league baseball player who played from 1983 to 1995 for eight teams, including the Seattle Mariners. Bill now shares his love of baseball as a senior baseball analyst, broadcasting Seattle Mariner games, on Root Sports Northwest. He grew up in McMinnville Oregon and played baseball at the University of Portland before signing a free agent contract with the Oakland Athletics. Bill is also Co-President of the Cure Autism Now Northwest chapter.

"A Unique Mentoring Model for Youth in Foster Care"
2022-04-15 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Rick Newell – Executive Director
Hope Herd
Rick Newell and his wife, Rebecca, started, built up and handed off the very successful mentoring program called M.U.S.T. (mentoringisamust.org) that focuses on the most underserved black males in Seattle Public Schools. Now the Newell’s are using what they have learned to start a new mentoring program for youth in foster care.
About the Speaker
Rick Newell had a good career in technology working at companies like Microsoft, Sun Microsystems and Cingular. Rick, however, felt he wanted to try something different. Instead, he went to work at the Rotary Boys & Girls Club in the Central District of Seattle. Newell applied the same work ethic he gave in the corporate world to the kids at the club. The result was the youth he mentored won 9 national awards from a pool of 2 million kids over a 7-year period. From his years at the Boys & Girls Club Newell came to firmly believe that the need of the hour in the urban core is positive male role models. This belief caused Rick and his wife to start, build and hand off the very successful mentoring program called M.U.S.T. (Mentoring Urban Students and Teens). Rick and his wife are now turning their attention to the world of foster care through their new organization called Hope Herd. Using the same basic model as M.U.S.T., they plan to pay and support young adults who grew up in foster care to mentor youth currently in foster care. Rick is happily married to his wife, Rebecca, and loves being a dad to his four boys.

April BBRC Board Meeting
2022-04-12 07:30 - 09:00 | Online (To be announced)

"Dick’s Drive-In: Return to Bellevue"
2022-04-08 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Jasmine Donovan – President / CFO
Dick’s Drive-In Restaurants
For decades, Dick’s Drive-Ins have been an iconic brand in Seattle. A few years ago, they began expanding, first to Edmonds, then to Kent and last fall to Bellevue, at Crossroads Shopping Center. Now residents of Bellevue and the surrounding area do not have to cross the bridge of drive 20+ miles north or south to enjoy their fare. Today, Jasmine Donovan, the granddaughter of the founder and namesake of Dick’s, Dick Spady, will share their journey to return to the Eastside after many years!
About the Speaker
Jasmine Donovan is the President and CFO of Dick’s Drive-In Restaurants. Granddaughter of one of the founders and namesake, Dick Spady, she has worked at the business several times since she was 16 years old and started working full-time on the executive team in 2013. Jasmine stepped into the role of President when her father, Jim Spady, retired in late March 2019.
Jasmine is on the board of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Mary’s Place and Seattle Restaurant Alliance. Jasmine was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a Woman of Influence in 2019. Jasmine graduated from Hillsdale College with a BS in Mathematics and Chemistry in 2006. She joined the Navy after college and was assigned as an instructor at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Charleston, SC. During her service she was the Command Public Affairs Officer, earned her master training specialist certification, and was the Division Director of the enlisted physics teaching division. While in Charleston, Jasmine earned her Masters in Business with an emphasis in Finance at Charleston Southern University. Jasmine currently resides in North Seattle with her husband and two sons

"Hope Is on the Way!"
2022-04-01 07:15 - 08:30 | The Salvation Army Eastside Corps, 911 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, United States
Jonathan Harvey – Major – General Secretary of Northwest Division / King County coordinator.
Salvation Army
Major Harvey will share an overview of Salvation Army programs throughout King County and specifically in Bellevue.
About the Speaker
Major Jonathan Harvey is General Secretary for Northwest Division supporting Salvation Army operations in Washington, Northern Idaho, and Western Montana. Major Jonathan also serves as the King County Coordinator strategic leadership to multiple programs throughout King County. Major Jonathan received an AA degree in Ministry from The Salvation Army College for Officer Training, and a bachelor’s degree in Public Ministry, majoring in Leadership and Ethics from Nazarene Bible College. He serves alongside his wife of 28 years, Major Vickie Harvey, The Harvey’s have two children – Zacharie (23), a fire fighter with West Mason County, WA and MacKenzie (18), a senior in high school.
