BRC Youth Exchange Student Seema Tamang Featured in Rotary Voices
Seema Tamang, Bellevue Rotary’s 2016‑17 Youth Exchange Student from Kathmandu, Nepal, was featured recently in Rotary Voices, Stories of service from around the world. Hosted primarily by BRC member Rob Rose and his wife Gina, Seema’s arrival in 2016 marked the first time in many years that Bellevue Rotary hosted an inbound, year‑long youth exchange student. It […]
BECU People Helping People Awards: Vote for Rotary First Harvest!
Voting has begun for the BECU People Helping People Awards, and Rotary First Harvest a chance to receive $30,000! BECU received over 230 nominations this year and selected 18 finalists, one of them being Rotary First Harvest. Through November 17, you can vote for your favorite organization. Please consider voting for Rotary First Harvest, which connects farmers, […]
Rotary First Harvest Work Party, December 9
The Bellevue Rotary First Harvest Work Party is held the second Saturday, every other month, from 8:30-11:00AM, at the Northwest Harvest Warehouse, 22220 68th Ave S, Kent. This is a wonderful and meaningful way to be a part of a hands-on project that helps people in our own community. All Rotarians, family members and friends […]
Sun Valley Ski Retreat Final Payment Due December 20
The BRC Fellowship Ski Retreat will at Sun Valley, ID, is just around the corner (March 8‑12), and final payments are due December 20. With more than 3,400 vertical feet and over 2,000 acres of varied terrain, Sun Valley offers skiers and boarders something special on two mountains, Bald and Dollar. Accommodations are at the Sun Valley […]
RFH Work Party Photos from October 14
Thank you to Randy Williams-Gurian and Brad Hunt for organizing this month’s Rotary First Harvest work party and for providing these photos. Thank you also to all who participated. The next Bellevue Rotary First Harvest Work Party is Saturday, December 9, and is being organized by Mona McPhee and David Schooler. As usual, this is a great way to be a […]
Volunteers Needed for Cameo Apple Glean, Saturday, October 21
Join Rotary First Harvest and our partners with Upper Valley M.E.N.D., in Leavenworth, to help pick fruit in a Cashmere, WA, cameo apple orchard located at 572 Ringsrud Lane, just to the north of downtown Cashmere. The orchard has not been picked this year, so there is plenty of fruit on the trees that we can get into […]
Call for Holiday Luncheon Talent!
October is here and the holidays will be upon us before we know it! As such, it’s time to start planning our annual holiday program. Here’s the scoop: WHO: Hopefully, you (especially if you’re new to the club)! We are looking for talent of any kind – musicians, actors, dancers, impersonators, or general silliness that is entertaining – anything […]
Bellevue Rotary Oktoberfest Celebration, October 26
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS ENDED. Please join us from 6:00-8:450PM, on Thursday, October 26, at the Bellevue residence of BRC member Steve McConnell. We will be having a casual evening of beer, brats, and lively conversation. Brats are being catered by Dante’s Inferno Dogs. Please bring a favorite beer to share and some to drink. The cost is $25 […]
Rotary International Peace Day 2017
Nancy Pasternak Rotary’s collaboration with the City of Seattle to observe the United Nations’ 35th Annual International Day of Peace on September 21st took place successfully at Seattle City Hall. Highlights of this event were messages by the Interim Mayor, City Council members, representatives of the Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, and Coast Salish communities, Dick’s Drive-In, the Chief […]
Rotary First Harvest Work Party, October 14
The Bellevue Rotary First Harvest Work Party is held the second Saturday, every other month, from 8:30-11:00AM, at the Northwest Harvest Warehouse, 22220 68th Ave S, Kent. This is a wonderful and meaningful way to be a part of a hands-on project that helps people in our own community. All Rotarians, family members and friends […]
BRC Book Group Discussion, October 11
The next Bellevue Rotary Book Group discussion will be Wednesday, October 11, from 7:00‑9:00PM. Thanks to Elaine Heller for offering to host this meeting. The next book for discussion will be the best seller (currently #2 on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction list), “Hillbilly Elegy,” by J.D. Vance. If you have an ODD numbered birth year, please […]
BRC Thirsty Thursday, September 28, Henry’s Tavern
Please join us for BRC Thirsty Thursday, from 6:00-8:00PM, at Henry’s Tavern, 500 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 310 (located on the third floor, across from the new cinema). Thirsty Thursday is a great way to introduce new and prospective Rotarians to our club and members. Bring your guests and join us for a bit of mingling and a few laughs […]
BRC Masquerade Ball Photos
Click here to view photos from the Bellevue Rotary Masquerade Ball, taken by a professional photographer. Photos below courtesy of Glen Curda.
RFH Fall Harvest Online Auction
Time to bid and share! Check out the RFH Fall Harvest Auction Online, open NOW through September 12, 2017. There’s something for everyone, no matter where you live or what you like! You’ll find a signed Seahawks football, a stay at the Grand Wailea, gift cards to shops and attractions, and so much more. Click here to see all […]
BRC Fellowship Ski Retreat: Sun Valley, Idaho, March 8‑12, 2018
CLICK HERE FOR BROCHURE WITH COMPLETE INFO & REGISTRATION FORM (PDF) The next BRC Fellowship Ski Retreat will be at Sun Valley, ID, from March 8‑12, 2018. With more than 3,400 vertical feet and over 2,000 acres of varied terrain, Sun Valley offers skiers and boarders something special on not just one mountain, but two. Bald Mountain has […]
Rotary First Harvest Work Party Photos from August 12
On Saturday, August 12, members of the Bellevue Rotary Club joined with other District Rotary friends and students from Eastside Rotaract to box 9,450 pounds of rice and oats, which equates to 7,268 meals. Thank you to Stan Kehl for organizing this event and providing these photos. The next Bellevue Rotary First Harvest Work Party […]
District-Sponsored Happy Hour & Networking, August 10
It’s time to get serious about networking by having some fun! Please Join DG Alex and Julie Hopkins on Thursday, August 10, for our first District‑wide event of the year: Happy Hour & Networking, from 4:30‑7:00PM, at Village Wines, 14450 Woodinville‑Redmond Rd., NE #11, Woodinville. Besides wine, beer, and soft drinks, Village Wines also has a great reasonably-priced menu, if you […]
2017 BAM Ice Cream Sales Photos
Photos courtesy of Glen Curda, Natalie Werzynski, Sam Basta, and Howard Donkin. Click photos for larger images.
Bellevue Rotary Fall Golf Fellowship, September 27
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Bellevue Rotary is booked for 24 tee times on Wednesday, September 27, at Bellevue Golf Course. Our first tee time will be at 12:00 noon, with dinner following at about 5:30PM. The cost is $75.00 (billed to your Rotary account) and includes golf, range balls, dinner, and prizes. Drinks and carts […]
Rotary Trip to Nepal, Fall 2017
Coming up this fall, Rotarian Rob Rose will be leading an 18‑day adventure tour to Nepal, departing Seattle on October 28 and returning November 14. If you join him on this amazing journey, you will learn about the culture and history of Nepal and have a jungle experience in Chitwan National Park, the jewel of Nepal’s national […]
BRC Thirsty Thursday, August 31, Suite Lounge
Please join us for BRC Thirsty Thursday, from 6:00-8:00PM, at the Suite Lounge, on the lobby floor of the Wintergarden Plaza of The Hyatt, in Bellevue (10500 NE 8th St, Suite 125). This month’s theme: Membership Thirsty Thursday is a great way to introduce new and prospective Rotarians to our club and members. Bring your […]
BRC Thirsty Thursday, July 27, Scotty Browns
Mark your calendars for BRC Thirsty Thursday, from 6:00-8:00PM, at at Scotty Browns, 958 111th Ave NE, Bellevue (425.449.8869). This month’s theme: Welcome New Rotarians Thirsty Thursday is a great way to introduce new and prospective Rotarians to our club and members. Bring your guests and show them the lighter side of Bellevue Rotary Club. Join us in […]
Bellevue Rotary Foundation Masquerade Ball, September 9
The Bellevue Rotary Club is proud to host the Bellevue Rotary Foundation Masquerade Ball on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the W Hotel, 10455 NE 5th Place, in Bellevue. The event is presented by Betty and Kemper Freeman/The Bellevue Collection and will begin at 5:30PM with a cocktail reception, featuring passed canapés and an open […]
Rotary First Harvest Work Party, August 12
The Bellevue Rotary First Harvest Work Party is held the second Saturday, every other month, from 8:30-11:00AM, at the Northwest Harvest Warehouse, 22220 68th Ave S, Kent. This is a wonderful and meaningful way to be a part of a hands-on project that helps people in our own community. All Rotarians, family members and friends […]
Past Presidents Luncheon 2017
Photos courtesy of Glen Curda
President’s Celebration Photos 2017
Photos courtesy of Glen Curda.
Camp Good Times Photos 2017
Photos courtesy of Erika Amezquita.
New Feature: Membership Moment
The Bellevue Rotary 2017-18 Membership team we will be trying a new feature this year: the Membership Moment newsletter. Each issue will highlight something of interest about Rotary International and/or your Rotary Club of Bellevue; little known facts about one of your fellow members; a welcome to our newest members; and a chance to win […]
Volunteers Needed for BAM ARTSfair Ice Cream Sales, July 28‑30
We need your help at the Bellevue Rotary Ice Cream Booth at the Bellevue Arts Museum ARTSfair, July 28, 29, and 30, at Bellevue Square. You can sign up online to volunteer or be a Team Captain. Team Captains serve in the Bellevue Rotary Booth, count money, and make sure the ice cream carts are […]
Bellevue Rotary Annual President’s Celebration
RSVP deadline for this event has passed. Questions? Contact Tara Lystad. *** There will be no regular noon meeting this Tuesday, June 27. Instead, Bellevue Rotary will be holding its Annual President’s Celebration, 5:30PM, at the Embassy Suites, 3225 158th Avenue SE, Bellevue. There will be a no-host bar, dinner, and free parking. Dress is […]