Join the University Sunrise Rotary Club for a program featuring Charlie Keller of Bellevue College discussing the formation of Washington’s landscapes.

The story about the Great Floods of Eastern Washington is really incredible.

This program will be presented both on Zoom and at the Wedgwood Community Church (8201 30th Avenue NE in the church basement).  Doors and the Zoom line will open at 7 am. The formal meeting runs from 7:30-8:30 a.m.  No registration is required.

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The dramatic landscapes of Washington have been shaped by Fire (molten rock) and Water (gas, liquid, solid).  These processes have been ongoing for millions of years.  Sometimes requiring millions of years to reach the results we see today.  Sometimes requiring only days to weeks.  This presentation will review the geology that explains the formation of these landscapes and how the evidence supports both Catastrophic and Uniformitarian events. 

Charlie has been an adjunct instructor at Bellevue College since 2016. After 35 years as a consulting hydrogeologist and environmental engineer, he now enjoys his time teaching Geology courses including Geology 101 (Introduction to Physical Geology) and Geology 107 (Geological Catastrophes).  He also enjoys advising students, so would like to hear from anyone with any questions about future careers in environmental science or other earth and space sciences; or questions about science and careers in general.

His academic background focused on isotope geochemistry and fossil fuel geology. He obtained a Master’s of Science degree in Geology from The Ohio State University.

He has been interested in STEM education and increasing diversity in STEM fields most of his career.  He also enjoys skiing, fishing, hiking, biking, carpentry, ceramics, photography, kayaking, music, movies, ale, most foods, wine, spirits, comedy, anthropology, and astrophysics.

When the war in Ukraine broke out in February, 2022, the Netherlands and particularly the village of Schaijk, sprang to action. Members of the Rotary Club Schaijk-Landvan Ravenstein joined with a local pallet importer to fill trucks returning to Ukraine with many tons of needed supplies and emergency aid.

Join us to hear about this amazing project from the participants themselves, members of RotaryClub Schaijk-Land van Ravenstein!

Looking at this again, I think the people in Ukraine would say that the invasion in Feb. 2022, was a continuation of the war that began in 2014 with the illegal annexation of Crimea and the DonBas.

There is a businessman in the town of Schaijk (pronounced like “shrike”), Netherlands, population <8,000, who imported goods from Ukraine and sent back fruit, vegetables and flowers for sale in Ukraine and Russia. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, 2022, imports to Netherlands continued but there was no market for goods for the return trip. The business owner saw the empty trucks heading back and saw an opportunity to help. He began to solicit donations and to get help with loading the trucks for the return trip. Members of the Rotary Club of Schaijk-Land von Ravenstein joined the effort which has to date delivered several thousand tons of food, clothing, and medical supplies directly into Ukraine for distribution. There’s a lot more about this remarkable local effort, involving Rotarians from the club in Schaijk. Come hear about it from the participants themselves!

Join the University Sunrise Rotary Club for an online program featuring sustainability expert Rory Bakke speaking about why and how to become more sustainable.  Rory Bakke is the Founder of Sustainable Concepts Studio and Principal Coach at Hedgehog Coaching & Consulting.

Our Zoom line will open at 7:00 a.m. for informal discussion. The formal meeting runs from 7:30-8:30 a.m.  No registration is required.

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 A Sustainable Value Lens is a new way of seeing opportunities based on sustainability values and principles and helps an organization see new ideas as they consider environmental and social factors, along with new stakeholder marketplace demands. Sustainability is becoming a strategic imperative for an increasing percentage of organizations and understanding and learning how to create sustainable value is at the heart of this transition to align with new market signals and requirements.

We’ll examine sustainable value concepts, look at some examples, and potentially complete an exercise or two together about creating more sustainable growth for your organization and/or your life.

Rory Bakke is the Founder of Sustainable Concepts Studio and Principal Coach at Hedgehog Coaching & Consulting, LLC.

Ms. Bakke specializes in sustainability management (ESG) strategy, practices, and coaching with executives, managers and emerging leaders of companies and public agencies to develop effective programs that boost performance, decision-making, leadership, and drive sustainable business results.

Rory has a passion for collaborating with clients to design sustainability roadmaps for organizations that boost profitability while they build improved awareness in their leaders, better teamwork in their cultures, and more inspiration for their workforce and other stakeholders. She has advanced sustainability progress by working with 25 industries, all levels of public agencies, and environmental not-for-profits in both the United States and Europe. A graduate of Presidio Graduate University, University of California, and Claremont Graduate University, she also holds certifications from the Co-Active (Coaches) Training Institute, UC Extension Program (in Integrated Waste Management) and Human Synergistics, a management training organization that accredits coaches to employ neuroscience based tools that assess and develop constructive leaders, teams and organizational cultures.

As a strategic advisor, planner, and content strategist, Rory co-designs and embeds environmental and social practices, policies and programs that support more regenerative ways of working and being. Rory helps organizations and individuals gain critical buy-in necessary to fulfil the promise of positive sustainable change by employing tools such as:

• ESG strategy, goal setting and reporting
• Employee and supplier engagement
• Materiality assessment
• Net zero program development
• Responsible sourcing
• Stakeholder strategy
• Sustainable business model evaluation
• Training workshops and curriculum in sustainability transformation

She uses active facilitation and coaching tools and frameworks to help leaders and managers translate visions and ideas into actionable steps. 

Join the University Sunrise Rotary Club for an online program featuring Kelly Van Arsdale and the story of Spinnaker Chocolate and the creation of a bold flavorful chocolate company during a pandemic!

Our Zoom line will open at 7:00 a.m. for informal discussion. The formal meeting runs from 7:30-8:30 a.m.  No registration is required.

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As bean to bar chocolate makers, Spinnaker Chocolate works with the highest quality cacao from around the world and meticulously turns it into bold, flavorful chocolate.

Kelly Van Arsdale grew up in Seattle, Washington. After graduating from Lewis & Clark College with a degree in Economics, he went on to pursue a career in customer experience and product marketing.

Just before the pandemic struck, he decided to pursue his longtime hobby of making chocolate – a passion he shared with his brother, Chris Van Arsdale. The Van Arsdale brothers, with the help of their immediate family, came together and created Spinnaker Chocolate.

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Shane Hamlin has served as the Executive Director of the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) since June 2017. He previously served 18 years in Washington state government, including five years with the Washington State Senate, nearly 10 years with the Office of the Secretary of State, and three years with the Office of Financial Management. Working for two Secretaries, Shane served as the Legislative Liaison, Deputy Director of Elections, and Co-Director of Elections. He led Washington’s contribution to building ERIC and he served as the first Chair of the ERIC Board of Directors. Shane holds an undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington. 

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Sarah Cave joined Always Best Care after 15 years in healthcare administration and eight years in higher education administration and consulting. She began her career at ECG Management Consultants and Providence St. Joseph Health, and later served in executive strategy and business development roles at the system, local, and regional levels with PeaceHealth, an integrated delivery system of hospitals, medical groups, and ancillary services in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.

In 2014, Sarah became the Chief Operating Officer of the University of Washington School of Public Health, where she was responsible for human resources administration, facilities/space management, and other operations. She later joined the faculty of the UW Master of Health Administration Program and launched Sarah Cave Consulting, working closely with healthcare executives and physician leaders in the Pacific Northwest on strategic planning, business development, collaborative ventures, and governance. Since 2019, Sarah has been the Program Director of the MHA Program, the Senior Director of the Health Management and Informatics Programs, and continued her role as Associate Teaching Professor. Sarah is a member of the University Sunrise Rotary Club.

Kaitlin Maguire serves as the Operations Manager for Always Best Care Seattle. Among her responsibilities are office management, caregiver recruitment, and scheduling. She enjoys helping connect individuals and families with loving and experienced caregivers. Kaitlin began her career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant, working with seniors in assisted living. Since then, she has worked in various roles for an orthopedic practice and received her Master of Health Administration from the University of Washington.

Kaitlin Maguire aspires to leverage her experience to create a caring, professional, and high-quality environment for clients and caregivers. Kaitlin enjoys hiking, being outdoors, gardening, and spending time with her fiancé and two Boston Terriers.

Victoria Wenick is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and the Director of Philanthropy for Covenant Living at the Shores, which is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) on Mercer Island. She oversees raising funds for the Benevolent Care Fund which helps community members who have been good financial stewards, yet have outlived their resources and can no longer afford the services or care they need. Victoria has served as a University Sunrise Rotary Club member since February of 2022.

Rick Steves is a popular public television host, a best-selling guidebook author, and an outspoken activist who encourages Americans to broaden their perspectives through travel. But above all else, Rick considers himself a teacher. He taught his first travel class at his college campus in the mid-1970s — and now, more than 40 years later, he still measures his success not by dollars earned, but by trips impacted.

Rick is the founder and owner of Rick Steves’ Europe, a travel business with a tour program that brings more than 30,000 people to Europe annually. Each year, the company contributes to a portfolio of climate-smart nonprofits, essentially paying a self-imposed carbon tax. He also works closely with several advocacy groups and has been instrumental in the legalization of marijuana in states across the US.

Rick spends about four months a year in Europe, researching guidebooks, fine-tuning his tour program, filming his TV show, and making new discoveries for travelers. To recharge, he plays piano, relaxes at his family cabin in the Cascade mountains, and spends time with his son Andy and daughter Jackie. He lives and works in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, where his office window overlooks his old junior high school.

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David Lemieux will talk about his work with the Grateful Dead, where he has been archiving their music and producing music releases drawn from their thousands of live concerts for almost 25 years. As their Legacy manager, David will speak about licensing the Grateful Dead’s brand, balancing the fine line between promoting and protecting their legacy.

David Lemieux has been the Grateful Dead’s official audiovisual archivist since 1999, and their Legacy Manager since 2010. Over the past 24 years, Lemieux has produced scores of Grateful Dead CD and DVD releases, many of which have been certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum by the RIAA®, as well as several Grammy® nominated boxed sets.

Lemieux was the Supervising Music Producer on the Martin Scorsese-produced career-spanning documentary on the Grateful Dead, Long Strange Trip: The Untold Story Of The Grateful Dead. In 2012, the Grateful Dead re-named their primary archival release series “Dave’s Picks,” as a testament to his expertise. Since 2007, he has hosted a daily show on the Sirius XM Grateful Dead Channel, “Today In Grateful Dead History.”

Lemieux holds a BA in History from Carleton University, a BFA in Film Studies from Concordia University, and an MA in Film Archiving from the University of East Anglia. He currently lives in British Columbia, Canada.