From Claudia and Joseph Thomas’ 30th wedding anniversary, University Sunrise Rotary Club members. RIP, Claudia.

See all the photos from the Block Party.

The University Sunrise Rotary Club hosts an annual event at Magnuson Park called the Big Taste. The Big Taste is where we discover the latest wines, beers, ciders, and spirits from the Pacific Northwest. We sampled new favorites from great Northwest Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries, & Breweries! Over 500 people attend and it is one of the most fun events of the year.

The event is a benefit. This year, the recipient will be chosen from among four nominated organizations. Each organization has made an application to the Club and will talk to us about what they are trying to accomplish.

On September 8, we heard from Outdoors for All.

• Here is a link to their website.
• Here is a link to the presentation that was shown to the Club.
• Here is a link to the grant application to the Club.

On Thursday, September 1, we heard from the Friends of Magnuson Park and We HEART Seattle. On Thursday, September 8, we heard from Outdoors for All and Mainstay at Seattle Central College. The Club will vote to determine our partner/recipient.

The University Sunrise Rotary Club hosts an annual event at Magnuson Park called the Big Taste. The Big Taste is where we discover the latest wines, beers, ciders, and spirits from the Pacific Northwest. We sampled new favorites from great Northwest Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries, & Breweries! Over 500 people attend and it is one of the most fun events of the year.

The event is a benefit. This year, the recipient will be chosen from among four nominated organizations. Each organization has made an application to the Club and will talk to us about what they are trying to accomplish.

On September 1, we heard from Mainstay at Seattle Central College.

• Here is a link to their website.
• Here is a link to the video that was shown to the Club.
• Here is a link to the Mainstay at Seattle Central College application.

On Thursday, September 1, we heard from the Friends of Magnuson Park and We HEART Seattle. On Thursday, September 8, we heard from Outdoors for All and Mainstay at Seattle Central College. The Club will vote to determine our partner/recipient.

The University Sunrise Rotary Club hosts an annual event at Magnuson Park called the Big Taste. The Big Taste is where we discover the latest wines, beers, ciders, and spirits from the Pacific Northwest. We sampled new favorites from great Northwest Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries, & Breweries! Over 500 people attend and it is one of the most fun events of the year.

The event is a benefit. This year, the recipient will be chosen from among four nominated organizations. Each organization has made an application to the Club and will talk to us about what they are trying to accomplish.

On September 1, we heard from the Friends of Magnuson Park.

• Here is a link to their website.
• Here is a link to the slides used in the presentation to the Club.
• Here is a link to the grant application to the Club.

This Thursday, September 1, we heard from the Friends of Magnuson Park and We HEART Seattle. On Thursday, September 8, we will hear from Outdoors for All and Mainstay The Club will then vote to determine the partner/recipient.

The University Sunrise Rotary Club hosts an annual event at Magnuson Park called the Big Taste. The Big Taste is where we discover the latest wines, beers, ciders, and spirits from the Pacific Northwest. We sampled new favorites from great Northwest Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries, & Breweries! Over 500 people attend and it is one of the most fun events of the year.

The event is a benefit. This year, the recipient will be chosen from among four nominated organizations. Each organization has made an application to the Club and will talk to us about what they are trying to accomplish.

On September 1, we heard from We Heart Seattle.

• Here is a link to their website.
• Here is a link to the slides used in the presentation to the Club.
• Here is a link to the grant application to the Club.

On Thursday, September 1, we heard from the Friends of Magnuson Park and We HEART Seattle. On Thursday, September 8, we heard from Outdoors for All and Mainstay at Seattle Central College. The Club will vote to determine our partner/recipient.

Here is a link to unedited copies of photos from Saturday’s Beer & Band event. There are lower resolution copies in a separate folder which will be easier to use online.

Photos by Lee Raaen. Band by the Ranken File.

For over 25 yrs, Lee has been committed to the conservation of our planet and invested in solutions that help protect it and advocate for its care. Lee is an environmental scientist, sustainable and clean-energy consultant. As a former US EPA scientist, and geographic information systems (GIS) consultant, she has combined her scientific and digital technology experiences to make investments in clean technology startups.

Since being elected as Co-Chair of E8, she has helped create more diversity on the E8 board and increased E8’s membership.

She has five children ranging in ages 19-27; three are currently in college (UW, WSU, and Purdue). Two have graduated.  Both are professionals working as consultants (in energy and sustainability in the PNW and helping build sustainable housing for the homeless in the Bay Area).

Lee has degrees in Geology/Anthropology and a Masters in Science in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco.

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