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.
Thank you to District Governor Rachel Bouchand for being our speaker in our August 6th Meeting. The mission of the Rotary Foundation is to promote peace and understanding through service projects around the world. Become a Paul Harris Rotary Fellow. Check out your history of giving by visiting https://myrotary.org Learn about district grants at https://5030grants.com
Our Tuesday, June 4th speaker, Loala McCann of Intrinsic Consulting gave an interactive presentation on things that get in their own way. The negative voice that has many names, imposter syndrome, harsh inner critic, saboteur. It’s the negative voice inside our heads that sits in judgement of ourselves, others, and circumstances. During breakouts, the group shared insights with each other and identified common challenges and support. Learn more about overcoming these obstacles and about Intrinsic Consulting by visiting www.intrinsicnow.com.
Thank you to King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski for being our speaker at the July 13th Meeting.
Councilmember Rod Dembowski shared highlights from the 2023-24 County Budget including:
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 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 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.
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.
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.
