Past Speakers

Thank you to King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski for being our speaker at the July 13th Meeting.

14 Jul, 2023

Councilmember Rod Dembowski shared highlights from the 2023-24 County Budget including:

Thank you to Teresa Perdue from Make-A-Wish of Alaska & Washington for being our guest speaker on June 22nd.

23 Jun, 2023

Since the Alaska & Washington Make-A-Wish Chapter started in 1986, they have granted 8,257 wishes to children with critical illnesses. There are five kinds of wishes the 450 volunteers in the chapter work with: 1) Wishes to give something 2) Wishes to have something 3) Wishes to be somthing 4) Wishes to meet someone 5) Wishes to go somewhere. Nationwide, Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted over 500,000 wishes, giving hope to children from 2 1/2 years old to 18.

Thank you to our June 16th Speaker, Yi Zhao from Imagine Housing

16 Jun, 2023

Thank you to Yi Zhao, Executive Director for Imagine Housing for being our guest speaker on Thursday. Imagine Housing has built communities that are home to 1,400 people on the Eastside. More housing is coming to Bothell in 2024 with the anticipated opening of Samma Senior Apartments.

2023 Northshore Rotary Fundraiser and Auction, Palm Tree Paradise

By Website Admin • 10 Mar, 2023

2023 Northshore Rotary Fundraiser and Auction, Palm Tree Paradise The Palm Tree Paradise Northshore Rotary auction and fundraiser on February 17th 2023 was a huge success. In addition to a great time, the event raised $32,940.55. The funds will be used to support the charitable activities of the Foundation, which include annual scholarships for high school graduates of the Northshore School District and our annual Santa Breakfast.

Stephanie Lucash, Kenmore Deputy City Manager

By Guest Speaker • 10 Mar, 2023

Our guest speaker on March 2nd was Stephanie Lucash, Deputy City Manager for the city of Kenmore. There are three main things the City of Kenmore is focused on: Be a well-run city See strategic opportunities Focus on key partnerships. These focus areas are part of propelling Kenmore upward, and creating a thriving community where everyone lives. The city of Kenmore will celebrate it’s 25th anniversary as a city on August 26th, 2023.

Steve Holmes of WhatsUp, Stand-Up Paddle & Surf

By Guest Speaker • 14 Feb, 2023

Our speaker on February 9th was Steve Holmes of WhatsUp, Stand-Up Paddle & Surf and the Kenmore Business Alliance. Steve shared stories of how he got started in business in Honolulu, to his two paddle board and watersports locations in Bothell at Bothell Landing and Kenmore at Log Boom Park.

Dan Fine

By Guest Speaker • 02 Feb, 2023

Our speaker on February 2nd was Dan Fine, the managing director of the Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund. Dan spoke about his trips to Ukraine to help rescue pets that have been abandoned due to the military conflict in the area. Dan has an interesting background which includes taking public the first of the .com companies. Click here to learn more about the Ukrainian War Animal Relief Fund.

Chartered in 1958, the Rotary Club of Northshore, Bothell, and Kenmore is home to more than 30 Individuals who live a lifestyle of Service Above Self and are dedicated to serving their local and global communities. Joining with over 1.2 million members in 35,000 Clubs worldwide supporting programs designed to impact this world we live in positively. We invite you to join us and learn more about The Rotary Club of Northshore, Bothell, and Kenmore.

Mission

To support Rotary International’s vision of world peace through Service.

Vision

To change lives in our local and world communities through service and financial support.

Values

An inclusive, fun, loving, and caring group of community leaders coming together to share a common sense of service and ethics to impact lives locally and abroad positively.

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