Events

Past club events are listed below. See the home page for current and upcoming events

2004

Monday, February 9, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway
Guest Speaker: Julius Debro, UW Sociology

Saturday, February 14, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, in Magnolia.
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday. February 23, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: University of Washington, Parrington Hall, 3rd Floor, The Commons
Parking available in N1 and N2 lots by the Burke Museum and new law school building. Enter at the 45th & 17th entrance.
Guest Speaker: Ezra Teshome, about Mr. Teshome
In coordination with the International Gateway Student Group and Evans Student Organization

Monday, March 8, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Santorini Pizza & Pasta, 11001 35th Avenue NE
Cost: Average dinner prices are $8.95 - $11.95
    (i.e. for pasta that comes with salad and bread).
    Please bring cash if possible for easier bill-splitting at the end.
Directions:
    Going North in I-5
    Take Exit #171 (WA-522 E towards Bothell) - Drive 2.4 miles
    Turn Right on 110th Street - Go about 1/2 mile
    Turn left on 35th Ave. NE - Restaurant is right here.

Sunday, March 21, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Volunteer Event: University Rotary Work Party
Location: 22232 17th Avenue SE - Suite 202, Bothell
Preparation for next weekend's fundrasier.

Monday, March 22, 6:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Peet's Seattle, 3401 Fremont Avenue N, 206-267-4688
The club board members will be discussing various issues. All members are welcome to attend.

Saturday, March 27, 2004
Volunteer Event
Location: Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St
MAD (Making a Difference) Fundraiser, sponsored by University Rotary

Saturday, April 10, 9:00am-12:00noon
Volunteer Event: Northwest Harvest
Location: Magnolia, Pier 91, Building 50

Thursday, April 15, 7:00pm
Club Meeting, Social Event
Location: The Ram of U Village

Saturday, April 24, 10:00am-Noon (& 12:30pm-2:00pm, optional)
Volunteer Event: Seattle Youth Garden Works Greenfest
Location: Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St, near U-Village.
Celebrate the kick-off of the growing season and Earth Day. Lunch provided.

Monday, April 26, 6:30pm
Club Meeting
Location: Seattle Public Library, Capitol Hill Branch
Guest Speaker: Dick Spady of Dick's Drive-In Restaurants. More about Mr. Spady: Seattle PI

Thursday, May 13, 7:00pm
Club Meeting, Social Event
Location: Ruby Restaurant, 4241 University Way NE, Info from: CitySearch

Saturday, May 15 & Sunday, May 16, Morning & Afternoon
Service Project
Location: U-District Street Fair in front of Big 5 near University Way & NE 43rd St
Raise funds by selling frozen fruit bars in the sun with University Rotary

Thursday, May 27, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N. 34th Street (map)

Sunday, June 13, 11:00am-2:00pm
Service & Social Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, in Magnolia.
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks

Directions to NW Harvest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
You'll want to take 15th Avenue West (going either South from Ballard or North from downtown - from downtown will be called Elliott Street). Take the Magnolia Bridge, which will go up and over 15th and head west. You'll want to stay right on the bridge and take the first exit - it will descend down underneath the bridge. You'll see a rather non-descript white warehouse building - should be a lot of cars. There's parking directly under the bridge, and you can walk around the building to the other side to find the entrance.

Post-NW Harvest Picnic at 1:15 p.m.
The picnic will be located at Magnolia Park. I've been told that once on the bridge and you go up the hill, the park is on the left-hand side (the water side of the road). Rotary has reserved tables 5, 6, and 7.

Thursday, June 24, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N. 34th Street (map)
Guest Speaker: Son Michael Pham

Saturday, June 26, TBD
Service & Social Event
Location: West Duwamish Greenbelt
We will be removing ivy and installing survival rings in the West Duwamish Greenbelt. It promises to be a fun day working in the sunshine.

EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and light refreshments. Feel free to bring your lunch. We suggest wearing many layers of older clothes that include long pants, long sleeve shirt and a jacket. Durable footwear such as work boots, hiking boots or running shoes are recommended for these events. These events take place rain or shine so please come prepared for the weather.

Driving Directions:
From I-5 Merge onto W SEATTLE BRIDGE via exit number 163A toward SPOKANE ST/PORT OF SEATTLE. Take the DELRIDGE WAY SW/SW SPOKANE ST ramp toward SOUTH SEATTLE COMM. COLL. Take the SW SPOKANE ST ramp. Turn RIGHT onto CHELAN AVE SW. CHELAN AVE SW becomes W MARGINAL WAY SW. Drive approximately 1 mile to SW Edmunds Street and look for the entrance to Herring House Park on the east (left). Proceed forward for 1 block until you see a blue Port of Seattle sign that says "Duwamish Public Access." Park in this parking lot and follow the signs and paved trail (eastbound) adjacent to W Marginal Way until you see the Stewardship event sign. At this point cross W Marginal Way to access the Duwamish Greenbelt.

Thursday, July 8, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Santorini Pizza & Pasta, 11001 35th Avenue NE

Saturday, July 10, 7:30-11:00pm (shifts)
Volunteer Event
PFEA (Police, Firefighters, Emergency Technicians) Appreciation Night, hosted by Seattle Jaycess
Location: Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way
Rotaractors will help with registration, set up and take down, door prizes, and the silent auction.

Thursday, July 22, 5:00pm
Volunteer Event
Women Taking a Swing at Cancer
Location: The Golf Club at Newcastle; 15500 Six Penny Lane, Newcastle
Benefit, auction, and dinner for Gilda's Club. Rotaractors will be helping with the silent and live auctions.

Thursday, August 5, 6:00pm 6:30pm
Volunteer Event
Teen Feed
Location: University Temple Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St, (map)
University Street Ministry, 4740-B University Way NE (map)
Bring prepared food and serve it local local youth.

Sunday, August 15, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Capitol Hill, Summit Ave E & E Roy St (map)
Contact Erica for specific directions

Tuesday, August 24, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Capitol Hill, Summit Ave E & E Roy St (map)
Contact Erica for specific directions

Thursday, August 26, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Guest Speaker: David Bobanick of Rotary First Harvest

Thursday, September 4, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Volunteer Event
Bumbershoot
Location: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St (map)
Parade Crew: responsible for navigating the large puppets through the parade.

Thursday, September 9, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Guest Speaker: Polly Trout, Executive Director of Seattle Education Access. She will discuss SEA's role in the community, and how the organization supports young people who might not otherwise get into college.

Sunday, September 19, 6:00pm
Board Meeting & Social Event
Location: Whitman Ave N & N 36th St, Fremont (map)
Contact Jay for specific directions.

Thursday, September 23, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)

Join us this Thursday to learn about who we are and what we're up to in Seattle! We will collect books from our September service project, the Book Drive for Seattle Education Access, as well as discuss our upcoming October service opportunities and Fall Open House. Following the meeting, there will be fun and merriment in Fremont. Get to know your fellow Rotaractors in a more laid-back locale at one of the neighborhood's many coffeeshops, Thai restaurants, and pubs.

Sunday, September 26, 4:30-8:00pm
UW Foreign Student Orientation Cruise
Location: Pier 55, Seattle, Fremont Argosy Cruises, 1101 Alaskan Way (map)
In addition to the UW exchange students, Rotaract members are invited. We will act as hosts, circulate, greet students, and have a great time pointing out the fine Seattle landmarks. The boat full of about 400 foreign exchange students.

Thursday, October 7, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Club meeting and work party for our autumn membership drive.

Please join us this Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. for a Rotaract work party!

The Rotaract Club of Seattle is gearing up for its fall membership drive and will be hosting a Membership Open House on Thursday, October 21st (mark your calendars!). This Thursday, we need your help getting materials prepared for the open house event - from stuffing new member packets to folding brochures to helping us post fliers to brainstorming ideas on new ways to recruit members. It's also a great chance to come and visit with fellow Rotaractors, learn more about the organization and what we do, and to lend a hand. Our club is aiming to double our membership in the next year, and we need your help to make it happen.

Monday, October 18, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont
Contact Scott for specific directions.

Thursday, October 21, 7:00pm
Membership Party
Location: Peet's Coffee & Tea, 3401 Fremont Ave N (map)

Thursday, October 28, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Guest speaker: A representative from Treehouse.

A representative from a local non-profit, Treehouse, will share information on their organization, the challenges their clients face, and how groups like Rotaract can help.

Treehouse helps foster children in the Seattle community by addressing needs that no other agency provides. This includes educational support services, clothing and school supplies, and fees for extra-curricular activities and programs among others.

Monday, November 8, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont
Contact Kristina for specific directions.

Saturday, November 13, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Thursday, November 18, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Club Meeting
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Guest speaker: Joe Gruber, Executive Director of the University District Food Bank

The University District Food Bank is a community supported private non-profit providing supplemental food, infant care items and referral information to low-income Northeast Seattle residents. Their mission is to alleviate hunger by providing food for families and individuals through a community of volunteers and resources.

Wednesday, December 1, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Holiday Party
Location: Jillian's, 731 Westlake Ave N (map)
Woo hoo! Our first annual holiday party! Be there...

Monday, December 15, 5:45pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)

Wednesday, December 15, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Service Project
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)

2005

Sunday, January 9, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Peet's Seattle, 3401 Fremont Avenue N, 206-267-4688
A joint board meeting for the outgoing club officers and the nominees for 2005 positions. All members are welcome to attend.

Monday, January 10, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Peet's Seattle, 3401 Fremont Avenue N, 206-267-4688
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Elections for 2005 positions and ideas for the new year. Plus food and drink in the heart of Fremont afterward.

Wednesday, January 19, 5:30pm
Volunteer Event
Location: Ronald McDonald House, 5130 40th Ave NE (map), Directions
Our first service project of the new year. We will help prepare and serve dinner to the children and their families. There will be plenty of opportunities to talk with the kids and parents, too.

Monday, January 24, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Afterward, we'll migrate a few blocks west for fine food and drink.

Saturday, February 5, 10:00am-2:00pm
Service Project
Location: Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S (map).
We'll organize a carpool from the Fremont area. Please Contact Jay for details, or meet us there.

IvyOUT– Join EarthCorps, Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, Seattle Works, UW Carlson Center and the Friends of Seward Park as we continue to restore one of Seattle’s most popular Parks. Today’s event will consist of woodchip application, sheet mulching as well as the removal of non-native plant species.

EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, safety vests, water and light refreshments. Feel free to bring your lunch or refreshments to share. We suggest wearing many layers of older clothes that include long pants, long sleeve shirt and a jacket. Durable footwear such as work boots, hiking boots or running shoes are recommended for these events. EarthCorps has a limited supply of rain gear so bring your own if you have it. These events take place rain or shine so please come prepared for the weather.

From I-5 North or South take the COLUMBIA WAY exit (just South of Downtown Seattle). Follow COLUMBIA WAY as it winds down to RAINIER AVE S (approximately 2 miles). At RAINIER AVE S take a right (south). Follow RAINIER AVE S to S ORCAS ST. and take a left. Follow this down to the water and take a right on LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD. At the next stop sign Seward Park will be on your left. Follow signs to the work party or check the Kiosk at the Nature Center for the exact location.

Monday, February 7, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Wallingford, Aurora Ave N & N 50th St (map). Contact Rachel for specific directions.
Highlights of our last year and planning for winter and spring. All members are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, February 8, 5:00pm-10:00pm
Fundraiser for Fremont Rotary
Location: 3601 Fremont Ave N (map). Fremont Rotary is having their annual fundraiser at Dad Watson's. Should be fun!

Monday, February 21, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Guest Speaker: Terry Pile from Career Advisors will be speaking on how to find your dream job.
After the meeting, we plan to visit one of Fremont's many restaurants for a relaxing good time.

Monday, March 7, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont Contact Jay for specific directions.
Highlights of our last year and planning for winter and spring. All members are welcome to attend.
We'll talk about our current membership efforts and ideas for a large service project. All members are welcome to attend.

Saturday, March 12, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, March 21, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Guest Speaker: Brian Wright of U Rotary
TBD. All members are welcome to attend.

Sunday, April 3, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont Contact Scott for specific directions.
Review of 2005 Q1 activities and progress toward yearly goals. All members are welcome to attend.

Saturday, April 9, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Wednesday, April 13, 7:00pm
Volunteer Event
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Preparation for the WCIT event on April 21.

Monday, April 18, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Guest Speaker: TBD
Business followed by foodage and funnage. All members are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, April 20, 11:30am-1:30pm
Social Event, FIUTS Luncheon
Location: UW Seattle campus, HUB 200
Munch and mingle.

Thursday, April 21, 4:00pm - 9:30pm
Volunteer Opportunity
Location: The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave, Grand Ballroom III (map)
We will assist the Washington Council on International Trade with their 32nd Annual Meeting and First Annual "It's A Small World" Auction. Please Contact Aleena to RSVP for this special event and for more detailed information. Volunteers are needed throughout the evening for auction setup, registration, raffle ticket sales, spotting the auction, and check out.

The dress code is business attire. Food will be provided for volunteers. The proceeds will go to the WCIT International Trade Education Foundation, to send students to a day long, hands on program (similar to the United Nations day) simulating international trade. TO sell raffle tickets, arrive by 5:30pm. The silent auction starts at 5:30pm, the live auction at 8:00pm.

Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1
Rotary District 5030 Centennial Celebration, Annual Conference
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Our former club president Kristina will check it out and report back. Details from Rotary District 5030.

Monday, May 2, 7:00pm
Board Meeting & Potluck Dinner
Location: Fremont Contact Scott for specific directions.
Make an awesome dish for this one. Secret board business and more. As usual, all members are welcome to attend.

Saturday, May 7
Volunteer Opportunity, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66 (map)
We will assist Univeristy Rotary at their annual benefit dinner and auction. Please RSVP.

Saturday, May 14, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, May 16, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Guest Speaker: Sally Mackle, Vice President of the Washington Council of International Trade
A great speaker and fun times afterward!

Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22, Morning & Afternoon
Service Project
Location: U-District Street Fair
Raise funds with University Rotary. Fun in the sun!

Monday, June 6, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
The usual, this time at Tacos Guaymas.

Saturday, June 11, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, June 20, 6:00pm
Social Event: Mariners Baseball
Location: Pyramid Brewery, 1201 1st Ave S (map)
Safeco Field, 1250 1st Ave S (map)
Contact Rachel to reserve a ticket. More information is on our Evite event page. Travel to the game in style via the excellent transit service serving the Seattle area.

Monday, July 11, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
Once again at the coolest Mexican joint in Fremont, Tacos Guaymas.

Saturday, July 16, 10:00am-2:00pm
Service Project
Location: Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S (map).
More details at the EarthCorps web site. We'll organize a carpool from the Fremont area. Please Contact Jay for details, or meet us there.

Monday, July 18, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Red Door, 3401 Evanston Ave N (map)
New location and fun times!

Sunday, August 7, 7:30pm
Board Meeting
Location: LaurelHurst/Sand Point
The board will do a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and have another fine meal. All members may attend, but please contact Jay for directions and to RSVP a few days in advance this time.

Saturday, August 13, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Thursday, August 18, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
Guest Speaker: Nikki Kloeppel will be presenting the Dale Carnegie principles and helping us understand how we can apply those to build a better Rotaract organization as well as improve our relationships at work and home.
Another new location and fun times! All members are encouraged to attend.

Saturday, August 20, 10:00am-2:00pm
Service Project
Location: Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S (map).
Seattle Rotaract has been known to do a mean job at the park. More details at the EarthCorps web site. We'll organize a carpool from the Fremont area. Please Contact Jay for details, or meet us there.

Thursday, September 1, 7:30pm
Social Event
Location: Belltown Billiards, 90 Blanchard St (map)
We'll check out Belltown Billiards, and maybe migrate to other venues nearby.

Travel in a carpool, or in Metro style via the excellent transit service serving the Seattle area.

Saturday, September 3, 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Volunteer Event
Bumbershoot
Location: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St (map)
Attention: Rotaract will be helping on the event admissions crew. We need a lot of people for this, so please come help out and RSVP with Jay.

Tuesday, September 6, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
Once again at the coolest Mexican joint in Fremont, Tacos Guaymas.

Saturday, September 10, 10:00am-2:00pm
Service Project
Location: Hitt's Hill Park, 5234 37th Ave S (map).
Seattle Rotaract has been known to do a mean job at the park. More details at the EarthCorps web site. We'll organize a carpool from the Fremont area. Please Contact Jay for details, or meet us there.

Monday, September 19, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Guest Speakers: Kristina Server & Bri Nguyen, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars
Business followed by foodage and funnage. All members are welcome to attend. We will migrate to the Triangle after the meeting concludes.

Thursday, September 22, 5:45-8:15pm
YPIN Travel Reception and Panel Discussion
Location: REI Seattle Flagship Store , 222 Yale Ave N (map)
Another great organization, YPIN, is putting on this event. Details on the World Affairs Council site. Please RSVP.

Sunday, September 25, 4:30-7:30pm
UW Foreign Student Orientation Cruise
Location: Pier 55, Seattle, Argosy Cruises, 1101 Alaskan Way (map)
In addition to the UW exchange students, Rotaract members are invited. We will act as hosts, circulate, greet students, and have a great time pointing out the fine Seattle landmarks. The boat will be full with about 400 foreign exchange students attending. This event is now full.

Saturday, October 1, 9:00am-12:00noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
We will help Global Partnerships, a local non-profit working to end global poverty, prepare for their Business of Hope luncheon.

Sunday, October 2, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Greenlake neighborhood
The board will do a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and have another fine meal. All members may attend, but please contact Rachel for directions and to RSVP a few days in advance this time.

Saturday, October 8, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, October 17, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Fremont Neighborhood Service Center, 908 N 34th St (map)
Guest Speakers: Jim Shrunk and Candy Jennings of West Seattle Rotary
Business followed by foodage and funnage. All members are welcome to attend. We will migrate to the Triangle after the meeting concludes.

Saturday, October 22, 9:00am-1:00pm
Volunteer Event
Location: Husky Stadium at the University of Washington, 3800 Montlake Blvd NE (map)
We'll be helping the University Rotary Club raise money for the UW Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Saturday, November 5, 11:00am-1:00pm
Volunteer Event
Location: Pike Place Market, Downtown, 85 Pike St (map)
Join us for some fun times at the Pike Place market! We will be helping Giving Tree paint and decorate their Pike Place Market store for the holidays. The Giving Tree is a woodshop where beautiful, handcrafted toys are created in an environment that fosters a renewed sense of purpose and meaning for seniors, formerly and currently homeless individuals, and youth and adults within the greater community. The Giving Tree shop is located at the Pike Place Market down Flower Row, between the fish market (next to the steel pig) and the public waterfront view.

Monday, November 7, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
Once again at the coolest Mexican joint in Fremont, Tacos Guaymas.

Saturday, November 12, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Saturday, December 3, 6:00am-11:30am
Volunteer Event
Location: Sears in SODO, 2759 1st Ave S (map)
We will assist the Rotary Club of West Seattle with their annual event, the Children's Shopping Spree, benefiting youth of West Seattle.

Saturday, December 10, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Saturday, December 17, 11:00am
Social Event
Location: Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St (map), and Pike Place Market
Join us for a fun filled tour of the Seattle Art Musuem exhibits and the Louis Comfort Tiffany exhibit. The tour is free, courtesy our Rotaract SAM members, and is the last opportunity to see the museum before it closes for the next two years. After the tour we will spend time holiday shopping around Pike Place Market.

2006

Monday, January 2, 6:00pm, New Time
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
Once again at the coolest Mexican joint in Fremont, Tacos Guaymas.

Monday, January 16, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
Guest Speaker: TBD
We'll kick off the new year and shuffle to a post-meeting destination nearby such as Agua Verde or The Northlake Tavern & Pizza House.

Saturday, January 21, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Sunday, February 5, 2:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Greenwood neighborhood
It's a pre-Super Bowl meeting! Come for the rousing action of the meeting or, ya know, that whole annual entertainment phenomena afterward. Contact Karen to RSVP and get specific directions

Saturday, February 11, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, February 20, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
Guest Speaker: Brenda Finkenbinder, incoming president, and Lisa Fox, volunteer coordinator, both of University Rotary
We will hear about an excellent volunteer opportunity with University Rotary, their annual dinner and auction fundraiser.

Monday, March 6, 7:00pm
Sunday, March 5, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Greenlake neighborhood
Contact Rachel to RSVP and get specific directions.

Sunday, March 19, 3:00pm-9:00pm
Volunteer Event
University Rotary Annual Dinner and Auction
Location: The Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave (map)
The University Rotary Club is offering Rotaract members the opportunity to volunteer at their largest fundraising event of the year. We will be helping will many activities throughout the afternoon and evening, including registration, raffle, auction, and check-out. Volunteers may particpate for the full event, or volunteer for a partial shift at the beginning of end of the event. A complimentary meal will be provided to all Rotaract volunteers. Please contact Rachel for additional details.

Monday, March 20, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
We'll discuss what our club has been up to lately and head over to Northlake Tavern & Pizza House.

Sunday, April 2, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Wallingford, N 43rd St & 1st Ave NE (map)
Contact Bri to RSVP and get specific directions.

Saturday, April 8, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, April 17, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
Guest Speaker: Bill Metcalf, University Rotary
Bill is going to share his home brewing secrets with us. All ages may attend, but only those over 21 may sample his tasty concoctions.

Wednesday, April 19, 5:30pm
Volunteer Event
Location: Ronald McDonald House, 5130 40th Ave NE (map), Directions
Update (10 Apr): This is no longer a Seattle Rotaract event. However, you are welcome to join our friends from U Rotary at this event. We will talk with the children and their parents as well as help prepare and serve dinner to them.

Friday, April 21 - Sunday, April 23
Rotary District 5030 Annual Conference
Location: Fairmont Chateau, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Members of the board will attend District Conference 2006.

Sunday, May 7, 6:00pm
Board Meeting & Mexican Dinner
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
Once again at the coolest Mexican joint in Fremont, Tacos Guaymas. We will discuss elections and plans for the leadership assembly in two weeks. We will also have a recap of Jay and Rachel's experiences at the annual conference in Whistler. Everyone is welcome to attend, but only dues-paying members may vote on issues, including elections. (You may pay dues at this event.) For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jay.

Wednesday, May 10, 7:00-8:00pm
Service Presentation: HALO Trust
Location: Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave N, Fremont (map)
Join us and the HALO Trust for a special presentation about the impact of landmines on war-torn societies and the heroic demining efforts that are improving the lives of people in these communities. Come learn how your own city of Seattle is involved in this effort through the work of Rotarians for Mine Action. Contact Aleena for more information.

Saturday, May 20, 7:30am-12noon
Rotary District 5030 Leadership Assembly
Location: Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue (map)
Our members will be networking with leaders in our district and fundraising by providing morning snacks and beverages to the attendees. District Leadership Assembly 2006 includes a light breakfast, opening and closing sessions, two breakout sessions for specific topics, as well as snack breaks. All Rotaract members are strongly encouraged to attend this event.

Monday, May 22, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
Guest Speaker: David Staley, Rotarian and former Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar

Sunday, June 4, 6:00pm
Board Meeting & Potluck Dinner
Location: North Greenlake
Contact Rachel to RSVP and get specific directions.

Saturday, June 10, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, June 19, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
We will hold our annual elections. All dues-paying members may vote on the slate for next year's officers.

Saturday, June 24, 10:00am-2:00pm
Service Project
Location: Llandover Woods, NW 145th St & 3rd Ave NW (map).
More details at the EarthCorps web site. We'll organize a carpool from the Fremont area. Please Contact Jay for details, or meet us there.

Saturday, July 8, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Sunday, July 9, 6:00pm
Board Meeting & Potluck Dinner
Location: Fremont
Contact Jay to RSVP and get specific directions.

Monday, July 17, 7:00pm
Club Meeting
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)

Sunday, August 6, 6:00pm
Board Meeting & Potluck Dinner
Location: Greenlake neighborhood
Contact Rachel to RSVP and get specific directions.

Saturday, August 12, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, August 21, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: N/A
This meeting was cancelled.

Tuesday, August 29, 6:00pm
Social Event: Mariners Baseball
Location: Safeco Field, 1250 1st Ave S (map)
Contact Rachel to reserve a ticket for only $10!

Saturday, September 2, 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Volunteer Event
Bumbershoot
Location: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St (map)
Attention: Rotaract will be helping on the event admissions crew. We need a lot of people for this, so please come help out and RSVP with Karthik.

Wednesday, September 6, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
Once again at the coolest Mexican joint in Fremont, Tacos Guaymas.

Saturday, September 9, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, September 18, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
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Saturday, September 23, 8:00am-12:00noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
We will help Global Partnerships, a local non-profit working to end global poverty, prepare for their Business of Hope luncheon.

Sunday, September 24, 3:45-7:00pm
UW Foreign Student Orientation Cruise
Location: Pier 55, Seattle, Argosy Cruises, 1101 Alaskan Way (map)
In addition to the UW exchange students, Rotaract members are invited. We will act as hosts, circulate, greet students, and have a great time pointing out the fine Seattle landmarks. The boat will be full with about 400 foreign exchange students attending.

Tuesday, October 3, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Magnolia neighborhood
Contact Rachel to RSVP and get specific directions.

Saturday, October 14, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Terminal 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, October 21, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: N/A
This meeting was cancelled.

Sunday, November 5, 6:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Belltown neighborhood
Contact Karthik to RSVP and get specific directions.

Saturday, November 11, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, November 19, 11:00am-3:00pm
Volunteer Event
Location: Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE (map)
Come help out at the Historic University Theater on their annual project day. We will be installing new screens and cleaning among other activities. The Historic University Theater is a non-profit theater running a variety of improv shows including Jet City Improv. Volunteers will recieve passes to a night of free shows at the theater.

Monday, November 20, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
We'll discuss what our club has been up to lately and head over to Northlake Tavern & Pizza House.

Tuesday, November 28, 6:00-7:30pm & 8:00-10:00pm
Social Event
Location: The Garage, 1130 Broadway Ave (map)
Comedy Underground, 222 S Main St (map)
The evening begins at the Garage for a little pre-func and a bite to eat. Then we'll mosey on down to the Comedy Underground in Pioneer Square to attend a comedy show benefitting the Bad Fruit Foundation, an organization which supports access to health care and health insurance for uninsured artists (including comedians). Pre-sale tickets are $10.00 each. Contact Rachel to reserve a ticket.

Saturday, December 2, 6:00am-11:30am
Volunteer Event
Location: Sears in SODO, 2759 1st Ave S (map)
We will assist the Rotary Club of West Seattle with their annual event, the Rotary Holiday Shopping Spree, benefiting youth of West Seattle.

Tuesday, December 5, 6:30pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont neighborhood
Contact Jay to RSVP and get specific directions.

Saturday, December 9, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, December 18, 7:00pm Cancelled, Happy Holidays!
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
Business followed by foodage and funnage. All members are welcome to attend.

2007

Sunday, January 7, 6:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Wallingford neighborhood
Contact Aleena to RSVP and get specific directions.

Friday, Janaury 12, 7:30pm
Social Event: Comedy Show at Jet City Improv
Location: U District, Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE (map)
Please RSVP with Rachel to reserve a ticket!

Monday, January 22, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
Business followed by foodage and funnage. All members encouraged to attend.

Sunday, February 11, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
The usual, this time at Tacos Guaymas.

Monday, February 19, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
Business followed by foodage and funnage. Our featured speakers are from the U District Rotary Club, and they will provide details on volunteer opportunities at their annual fundraising event schedule for March 25. Learn how we can make a difference and help them beat last year's record-breaking $75,000 fundraiser. All members are welcome to attend.

Sunday, March 4, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
The usual, this time at Tacos Guaymas.

Saturday, March 10, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Sunday, March 18, 10:30am
Volunteer Event
Big Climb for Leukemia
Location: Columbia Center, 701 5th Ave (map)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is holding their 21st Annual Big Climb for Leukemia. Help us raise money for people affected by blood cancers. Please contact Holly for additional details.

Update: Participants from the Rotaract Club of Seattle raised over $700 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!

Monday, March 19, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
Location: Office of Global Partnerships, 909 NE Boat St Suite #200 (map)
The Northlake Tavern & Pizza House, 660 NE Northlake Way (map)
Business followed by foodage and funnage. Our featured speakers are Kristina Server, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship and past President of the Rotaract Club of Seattle, and Christine Stoffels of the U District Rotary. Kristina will discuss her time in Peru as an Ambassadorial Scholar, and Christine will talk about the application process for the program. All members are welcome to attend.

Sunday, March 25, 4:00pm-10:00pm
Volunteer Event
University Rotary Annual Dinner and Auction
Location: Seattle Yacht Club, 1807 E Hamlin St (map)
The University Rotary Club is offering Rotaract members the opportunity to volunteer at their largest fundraising event of the year. We will be helping will many activities throughout the afternoon and evening, including registration, raffle, auction, and check-out. Volunteers may particpate for the full event, or volunteer for a partial shift at the beginning or end of the event. A complimentary meal will be provided to all Rotaract volunteers. Please contact Rachel for additional details.

Sunday, April 1, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Ballard (map)
Our host will be Mehmet, and avocado frozen yogurt will be in full effect. Word up. Please contact Mehmet for additional details.

Wednesday, April 4, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Social Event
Location: The Garage, 1130 Broadway Ave (map)
Catch the tail end of happy hour at the Garage with Rotaract. It will be awesome! No need to RSVP.

Saturday, April 14, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, April 16, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
New Location: Espresso Vivace, 227 Yale Ave N (map)
Post-meeting: Feierabend German-style pub, 422 Yale Ave N (map)
Business followed by foodage and funnage. Our featured speakers are the board members of the Rotaract Club of Seattle. Find out all you wanted to know about your board's hidden talents, and how to get more involved in your Rotaract Club. All members are welcome to attend.

Sunday, May 6, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
The usual, this time at Tacos Guaymas.

Saturday, May 12, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: University District at TBD (map)
Cleaning up one of the neighborhoods near and dear to our hearts with the University District Rotaraians.

Sunday, May 20
Volunteer Opportunity, 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66 (map)
We will assist International District Rotary and Queen Anne Rotary at their annual benefit dinner and auction. Please RSVP. The Rotaract crew will volunteer in shifts, so feel free to arrive at 4:00pm or in the middle of the event. The Rotarians have generously offered to provide us with a complementary dinner and other fine consumables for our assistance. Dress to impress for this formal occasion.

Monday, May 21, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
New Location: Espresso Vivace, 227 Yale Ave N (map)
Post-meeting: Paddy Coynes Irish Pub, 1190 Thomas St (map)
Business followed by foodage and funnage. Annual elections are tonight. This is your chance to join the board and make a big impact during the next year. All members are encouraged to attend.

Sunday, June 3, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Magnolia neighborhood
Contact Rachel to RSVP and get specific directions.

Saturday, June 9, 9:00am-12noon
Volunteer Event
Location: Northwest Harvest Warehouse at Pier 91, Building 50, Magnolia, 2001 W Garfield St (map)
Sorting and packaging food for distribution to local food banks.

Monday, June 18, 7:00pm
Club Meeting & Social
New Location: Espresso Vivace, 227 Yale Ave N (map)
Post-meeting: Feierabend German-style pub, 422 Yale Ave N (map)
Business followed by foodage and funnage. Our featured speakers are TBD. Find out how to get more involved in your Rotaract Club. All members are welcome to attend.

Sunday, July 1, 7:00pm
Thursday, July 5, 7:00pm
Board Meeting
Location: Fremont, 100 N 36th St (map)
Location: Downtown, Pike Pub & Brewery, 1415 1st Ave (map) We bumped the day and location to discuss summertime business in a new setting.

Saturday, May 31, 7:00am-12noon
Rotary District 5030 Leadership Assembly
Location: Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue (map)
Our members will be networking with leaders in our district and fundraising by providing morning snacks and beverages to the attendees. District Leadership Assembly 2008 includes a light breakfast, opening and closing sessions, two breakout sessions for specific topics, as well as snack breaks. All Rotaract members are strongly encouraged to attend this event.