Everyone had a great time at the Holiday Party

Join the University Sunrise Rotary Club for a program featuring the University of Washington’s David Woodson.

The program will be presented in person and on Zoom on Thursday morning with the Zoom line opening at 7:00 a.m.  The formal meeting including the program runs from 7:30-8:30 a.m.  No registration is required, and the program is free.

The in-person meeting will be at the Wedgwood Community Church at 8201 30th Ave NE, Seattle. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the program begins at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting will be available via Zoom. Click here to join the meeting Thursday morning.  The Zoom line will open shortly after 7:00 a.m.

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David Woodson is the Executive Director of Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations at the University of Washington. David spent most of his career at the University of British Columbia where he had been responsible for the Energy and Water Services group prior to leaving to join the UW in November 2021. David’s primary role at the UW is to decarbonize the steam plant and recapitalize energy infrastructure.  David is a UW Alumni with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and also has an MBA from the University of British Columbia.

On December 28, 2023, University Sunrise Rotary club volunteers will prepare and serve dinner to about 70 needy young adults in the University area.  These young adults are going through a difficult time; they come for the food but also find Teen Feed staff who offer support and resources.  Volunteers should arrive at University Congregational Church at 5 pm to start meal preparation.  Meal service will begin around 7 and clean up by 8.  Volunteers have a chance to see the young people being helped as well as to chat with club members.  To participate in this project, contact David Mushen at David.mushen@gmail.com.

On December 8, 2023, University Sunrise Rotary will deliver new dictionaries to approximately 24 third grade students at Sand Point Elementary.  These dictionaries are designed specifically for this age group and each dictionary may be the first book that the student has owned.  The delivery is accompanied by a brief description of how to use a dictionary.  Club volunteers help small groups of students follow the instructions for dictionary use.  The entire project takes about 1 hour or a little more. For more information and to sign up for this project, contact Ron Espiritu at sespiritu@aol.com.

Join the University Sunrise Rotary Club for a program featuring Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz.

The program will be presented in person and on Zoom on Thursday morning with the Zoom line opening at 7:00 a.m.  The formal meeting including the program runs from 7:30-8:30 a.m.  No registration is required, and the program is free.

The in-person meeting will be at the Wedgwood Community Church at 8201 30th Ave NE, Seattle. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the program begins at 7:30 a.m.

The meeting will be available via Zoom. Click here to join the meeting Thursday morning.  The Zoom line will open shortly after 7:00 a.m.

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Chief Adrian Diaz has been a dedicated member of the Seattle Police Department for more than two decades. His work building relationships that bridge race, ethnicity and every flavor of humanity can be seen across the Department and in every neighborhood in Seattle.

The Chief began his career in Patrol, the Mountain Bike Unit, and the Anti-Crime Team before joining Investigations. He’s a Master Defensive Tactics instructor, served as Assistant Chief of the Collaborative Policing Bureau, was named Deputy Chief, served as Interim Chief for over two years and currently serves as Chief of Police.

Chief Diaz holds a B.A. in criminal justice from Central Washington University and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Washington. He has completed the Major Cities Chiefs Associations Police Executive Leadership Institute, the Cascade Executive Program and the Senior Management Institute of Policing. Chief Diaz has authored numerous national publications in community policing, misdemeanor justice and juvenile justice.

Join the University Sunrise Rotary Club for a program featuring Maureen Kures, CEO of Radiant Mourning.

The program will be presented on Zoom on Thursday morning with the Zoom line opening at 7:00 a.m.  The formal meeting including the program runs from 7:30-8:30 a.m.  No registration is required, and the program is free.

The meeting will also be available via Zoom. Click here to join the meeting Thursday morning.  The Zoom line will open shortly after 7:00 a.m.

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Maureen Kures is the CEO and Founder of Radiant Mourning. She’s on a mission to guide families to decide, document, and discuss their final chapter plans to bring peace to those who live on. As an oncology, hospice, and ICU nurse for 35 years, she was privileged to provide end-of-life care for many. She saw the devastation that occurred when families hadn’t had candid conversations with their family members. Now she facilitates those conversations with families around the world and leads virtual group workshops to replace drama, trauma, and chaos with calm, ease, and peace.

Join the University Sunrise Rotary Club for an informal program featuring Rotary District 5030’s District Governor, Kaj Pedersen.

We will meet in person at the Wedgwood Community Church (8201 30th Ave NE, Seattle. The program is also accessible via Zoom. The meeting opens informally at 700 a.m. and the official meeting starts at 730 a.m.    We normally close the meeting at 830 a.m.  No registration is required and the program is free.

The meeting will be available via Zoom. Click here to join the meeting Thursday morning.  The Zoom line will open shortly after 7 a.m.

The entire month of May is dedicated to Rotary learning! The Festival of Training is open to all Rotarians, with some classes targeted to specific Rotary roles. Learn about club flexibility, how your club can use social media, how our district is taking on malaria, and how we are helping bees. If you are new to Rotary there is a session for you, and if you are taking on a specific club role there is a session to assist you.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at either 5:00pm or 6:30pm via Zoom. All sessions are 45-60 minutes.

Click on the session title for more information and to register: FOL 2023 Full Schedule.pdf

We hope we can Awaken you to the Extraordinary Opportunity of Rotary as we help Create Hope in the World!

Wendi Fischer – District Trainer

Location:  Exact location is TBA and will be announced on Facebook a few days prior.   We Heart Seattle is constantly scanning the city for where a volunteer crew is needed most.   We’d all like more advance notice for our personal planning purposes, but please be patient with the process.  There is a fair amount of pre-work that goes into making a site ready for us volunteers. We Heart Seattle is a non-profit that comes alongside homeless encampments to clear trash.  This is a harm reduction strategy for the people living there and also a beautification strategy for our city.  Along the way, We Heart Seattle offers people living outdoors referral services to housing and drug rehabilitation services.   Rest assured that if the homeless encampment we are working near is inhabited, We Heart Seattle will get permission from the residents before we clean.  It’s not uncommon for the residents to come out and clean with us.  Wear sturdy hiking boots and layers for the weather. And if you have one, wear your “Rotarian at Work” T-shirt or Rotary Hat.  They show up great in photos!  We Heart Seattle will supply gloves, PPE, picking tools, garbage bags and other cleaning supplies.  This service project is appropriate for volunteers aged 13 years and older. To learn more about We Heart Seattle go to:  www.weheartseattle.org To buy yourself a Rotarian at Work T-shirt or Rotary Hat go to:  www.bestclubsupplies.com RSVP’s are being collected on Facebook:  https://fb.me/e/13b6VzGuA

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I have in my custody a ring which was found after The Big Taste event in the hangar. If it is yours, please contact me with a description of the ring so that I can return it.

Contact me at Lincolnferris@outlook.com.

Lincoln Ferris, President, University Sunrise Rotary Club