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27 Jan 2021 Tacoma Rotary Foundation Board Meeting Jan 27, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM next meeeting May 5
28 Jan 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Jim Henderson Jan 28, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Tacoma established the Rotary Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 to honor a member whose participation over more than twenty years encompasses local and global service activities, as well as financial support of Rotary in Tacoma and Rotary International. The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award exemplifies the Rotary ideal of "Service Above Self.“ In addition to honoring the individual selected, the Rotary Club of Tacoma makes a financial contribution in the name of the recipient to the nonprofit organization the recipient selects. This years award winner is Jim Henderson. Jim retired, in 2013 after 18 years, from The News Tribune. He has been a member of Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 since August of 1985. He has been active on a number of Committees: Rotary International Foundation (chaired numerous times); Membership Classification; Auction; Communications; International Services; Scholarship; and Club Counselor to five RI Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars. He has served on the Board of Directors, has been Club Secretary twice! Jim served as Club President in 2002-2003. He also co-chaired our Club’s Centennial Dinner in 2010 and helped with our 110^th Anniversary Celebration. He has served our District as well and co-chaired a District Conference held in Tacoma. He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, an Arthur Wickens Fellow, and a Benefactor to the RI Foundation. We are excited to have Jim become our 3^rd Lifetime Achievement Award winner, following Jim Harris in 2020 and Cap Pearson in 2019.
02 Feb 2021 Winter Firesides Feb 02, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
04 Feb 2021 Chris Keay Dispute Resolution: Victory and Vindication Cost Extra Feb 04, 2021 Christopher Keay has practiced law in Pierce County for over 37 years and has served as a mediator in hundreds of civil law cases. He is a partner in the firm of Johnson, Graffe, Keay, Moniz & Wick, LLP
04 Feb 2021 Community Service Grants Committee Meeting Feb 04, 2021 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
05 Feb 2021 Projects Committee Meeting Feb 05, 2021 8:00 AM Meet the first Friday, unless otherwise posted Co-Chairs: Gil Quante and Diane Kelleher
09 Feb 2021 February 9 Sandwich Maker Feb 09, 2021
09 Feb 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Feb 09, 2021 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
09 Feb 2021 Auction Committee Feb 09, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
10 Feb 2021 DEI Book Club Discussion Feb 10, 2021 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Zoom Information https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81922523287
11 Feb 2021 Bryan Reynolds - Anthem Coffee Heroic Hospitality During COVID Feb 11, 2021
18 Feb 2021 Judge Robert Bryan Reflections of an Old Federal Judge Feb 18, 2021 Judge Bryan will discuss the federal courts and various issues facing the federal courts and federal judges. Judge Bryan, a Bremerton native, has been a trial judge for 51 years, serving the Superior Court in Kitsap County and the United States District Court for Western Washington in Tacoma. He has held court in 37 different cities from Fairbanks to Tucson, and from Saipan and Guam to Billings. He was instrumental in converting Tacoma’s Union Station to a United States Courthouse, where the historic portion now bears his name. Throughout his legal and judicial career, he has taught and written on a variety of legal subjects and has received recognition for leadership, innovation, and professionalism.
01 Apr 2021 Stephanie Pederson The Future of The News Tribune Apr 01, 2021 Stephanie Pedersen is the president and editor of The News Tribune. She, along with her husband, Scott, and two kids moved across the country to the Tacoma area in July. While she's a Southern transplant who yells Roll Tide, she prefers Pho and Thai to collard greens or black-eyed peas. When she's not working, you can normally find her at her daughter's gymnastics or her son's baseball games. She will share with us the qualities that make up a sustainable news company in 2021 Sharing her vision and goals not only for The News Tribune but for our community.
13 May 2021 Becky Fontaine Creating a Culture of Safety May 13, 2021 We will hear what all Rotarians need to understand and do to ensure we create a safer environment for Rotarians, friends of Rotary and those whom we serve. Becky Fontaine has been involved with Rotary Youth Programs since 1999. For several years she was active with the Youth Exchange Program but now serves as the District Youth Protection Officer. In 2006 she was the sole district representative to a conference when Rotary first unveiled the “Youth Abuse & Harassment Policy. Over the years, Rotary has made several changes that have impacted how districts around the world not only work with youth, but other vulnerable populations. Professionally, Becky has worked for various non-profit organizations with over 30 years in senior leadership positions. Today, she works for the American Red Cross and recently was deployed to work on the WA and OR wildfires. Throughout her career she has worked with and supported volunteers in diverse roles.