New Rotary Year, New Member: Sarah Cave

President Tim Lenihan started the Rotary Year on the right foot by adding a new member, Sarah Cave, at the July 9th meeting. She was introduced to the Club by her sponsor Ed Brondson.

Sarah has been a Rotarian since 2008, beginning with the Longview Early Edition Club and then the Longview Noon Rotary serving through 2013. She then relocated to Seattle and has been in the University District Rotary Club. Her classification is Healthcare Education and starting on September 1 she will be the Senior Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Health Services Administration Program at the UW School of Public Health in the Department of Health Services.

She is also on the planning committee for the Kidney Research Institute’s annual gala fundraiser, is active with her daughter’s school (Bright Water), and serves as a mentor to students in the UW Master of Health Services Administration Program.

Please welcome Sarah Cave as the newest member of University Sunrise RC.

Sand Point Community Block Party Photos

Thursday, June 25th the University Sunrise Rotary Club sponsored a Block Party the Sand Point Community Housing residents. Who says that Rotary isn’t fun? Here are some photos of Rotarian’s during the event.

Nancy Bolin’s comments on the Block Party sums up our orientation in hosting this event, “So proud to be a member of This a Rotary Club! After serving so many at Sand Point Housing’s community, I was able to deliver some of the extra food we had with the U Dist. Food Bank this morning. This gift was gratefully accepted! “

Our Week begins on Thursday

As a Thursday morning club, our week begins on Thursday but the excitement quite often happens other than Thursday. The past weeks were no exception.

June 11, President Mike Madden recognized several members whom he considered valuable to his having a successful presidential year: Tim Lenihan, President elect; Phill Briscoe, website management; Tom Rankin, Program chair; and Ken Mallock, Foundation director.

June 13th, The food drive for the University Food Bank provided ample opportunity for high jinks and shenanigans from USR members (boys! Jim Miller, Stuart Webber, and Phill Briscoe)

On June 14th the Reverend David Storm celebrated 50 years of his ordination into the priesthood.

June 18th, President Mike honors Merrill Mayer

Sand Point Block Party: June 25th

Ron Espiritu, our Club’s Foundation Treasurer, is working hard at today’s meeting writing checks for next Thursday’s big event, the Sand Point Block Party; while Jeff Mushen gives club members their assignments.

Technology and Information for All (TINFA)

The dedication of Emma Le Du cannot be overstated. When she speaks of Technology and Information for All (TINFA), the enthusiasm is palpable. It was gratifying to be made aware that USR’s support has done much to aid TINFA’s work.

The group practices the doctrine that every person has worth and dignity and is of value to self and others. Their work is with K-12 students in rural Mexico and Guatemala with stress on technology in the classroom. This has been shown to constitute a tool for better education. An additional four schools in Guatemala will soon be in the program.

Emma reiterated how much our support has helped, both in regard to equipment and in the mentoring of teachers in the use of computers. A video showed not only the classes and teachers, but also the affection and appreciation for Emma, et al.

Comment: A happy amalgam of material support + motivation.

Chris Rivera, Chairman of the Council of State Biosciences Associations

With Washington outstanding in many endeavors, Chris Rivera, Chairman of the Council of State Biosciences Associations, gave us a view into yet another. His organization has given rise to more than 200 companies in the biosciences field. Life sciences, aka human health care, is a burgeoning enterprise, with Washington already its global leader.

His address, plus video, provided a kaleidoscope of industries, products, and procedures already in place in the state, or in the process of development, i.e.,Perkins-Cole…defibrillation…bone marrow transplant…Immunex…Amgen…Hutchinson/UW/WSU…Abbott…Lilly…Global Health Fund…Phillips…Arthritis Foundation…Samsung, NEA, and many more.

Beginning in 2009, the mission of the biotechnology industry is to save lives and secondarily to create jobs and improve the economy. Some impressive numbers were given regarding the funding of the industry and the number of employees in all aspects of biotechnology. Aid to CEOs in building businesses is accorded. To this end, capital is raised by investments including the venture capital of “angels”. There are some 100 start-ups per year. Pro bono mentors guide new entrepreneurs.

Comment: A happy marriage of aiding the sick and the economy simultaneously—and not a bad field in which to build careers.

Volunteer Opportunities

Saturday, June 13 from 11am-4pm We will be hosting a food drive for the at the Sand Point Metropolitan Market. We will be working in hour shifts for this event. Betsy will be passing around a sign-up sheet as we get closer to the event.

Saturday, August 15 We will be participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Capitol Hill. The event goes from 10am to 10pm–we will be walking in one hour shifts during this time. If you’d like to participate, you can sign up here under the team “Uni Sun Rotarians”.

International Service Scholarship Banquet and Auction this Saturday

Saturday, May 9th, 6pm to 9pm

International Service Scholarship Banquet and Auction and Fireworks and Unlimited Booze. Come see and support the future of our Rotary club at UW Rotaract’s annual auction and banquet. Are there actually going to be fireworks? Maybe! But really, you should come for the booze, bartended by our very own Dan Newman. For only $25, you get a dinner from Cedar’s, entertainment from this generation’s brightest and best, and your chance to hire them before anyone else does! May 9th, 6pm to 9pm.

Please see the banquet flyer.

Purchase tickets: http://goo.gl/forms/DyzB8Uz9Cu

We Support TINFA, will you?

GiveBig 2015 | the countdown begins

TINFA is excited to participate in GiveBig 2015 for the second year in a row! From midnight to midnight on GiveBig day – Tuesday May 5^th , a percentage of your donation to TINFA will be matched by the Seattle Foundation and GiveBig sponsors. At TINFA, we work with schools in underserved areas of Mexico and Guatemala and use technology in innovative ways to support teachers and students in the classroom. We take a collaborative approach to working with the schools, and facilitate virtual exchanges (via Skype) with schools in the Northwest. Watch this video to see how your donation will make a real difference.
Know more about TINFA from TINFA on Vimeo.

Last year, we were excited to raise $3,000 during GiveBig. This year, we believe we can double that and have a goal of $6,000, Please get ready to help us achieve our goal and increase the amount of education support we can deliver to our partner schools. Your support will go a long way in helping to make a difference in the lives of students in the schools we support. As you get ready, we’d appreciate a like on Facebook.

Thanks for your support!

Emma

Emma Le Du Co-founder and Director Cell | 206.612.8361 Web | tinfa.org Skype | emmaledu

Volunteer Opportunities

Saturday, June 13 from 11am-4pm We will be hosting a food drive for the University Food Bank at the Sand Point Metropolitan Market. We will be working in hour shifts for this event. Betsy will be passing around a sign-up sheet as we get closer to the event.

Saturday, August 15 We will be participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Capitol Hill. The event goes from 10am to 10pm–we will be walking in one hour shifts during this time. If you’d like to participate, you can sign up here under the team “Uni Sun Rotarians”.

Interested? Contact Betsy Conklin, clubservice@usrotary.org