Bellevue Sunrise Rotary

04/14/2026

Welcome back Janice Zahn! Janice visited us last August and it is sure to be another fulfilling and informative meeting.

Join us @ 7a tomorrow, April 14 at Embassy Suites Bellevue to hear from Washington State Representative and former Bellevue City Councilmember Janice Zahn.

From leading major capital projects as Chief Engineer at the Port of Seattle to shaping transportation policy and championing local nonprofits, Janice’s work impacts our region every day. Come be inspired by her remarkable career in engineering, leadership, and community service!

🌟 First-time guests receive a complimentary breakfast.

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03/29/2026

Join us next Tuesday, March 31, from 7:00–8:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites in Bellevue for a refreshing morning of fellowship and connection. As spring gets into full swing, this will be a great opportunity to catch up with one another and share what’s ahead—whether it’s travel plans, projects, or simply the pace of a busy season. These gatherings are the heartbeat of our club, and your presence helps keep that energy strong.

We’ll also spend a few minutes looking ahead to our Annual Fundraising Event on August 12. While it may feel early, a little thoughtful planning now goes a long way toward another successful year. In addition, we’re pleased to welcome our friend and incoming President of Bellevue Breakfast Rotary, Martin Clavillo, who will share an update on the Colombia Beach Clean-Up Project. As you may recall, our club was proud to support this effort, and Martin has just returned with firsthand insights and results from the trip.

Come for the breakfast, stay for the camaraderie, and leave with a stronger connection to the great work we’re doing together.

03/23/2026

Looking forward to welcoming Julie Wise, Director of King County Elections, to Bellevue Sunrise Rotary on Tuesday, March 24th.

At a time when voting laws and election integrity are front and center nationally, Julie will share a clear, fact-based perspective on how our election systems actually work—and why Washington’s process remains secure, accessible, and trusted.

📍 Embassy Suites Bellevue
🕢 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Guests always welcome!
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03/01/2026

Join if us next Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. at the Embassy Suites in Bellevue for what promises to be a fascinating and uplifting program!

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Sibyl Frankenburg of the University of Washington’s College of Education — a passionate educator who is shaping the next generation of teachers across the Puget Sound region. Drawing on her experience as a former high school social studies teacher and current coach to Master of Teaching candidates, Dr. Frankenburg will share how today’s educators are trained, mentored, and inspired to make history come alive for students in ways that connect the past to the world they live in now.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Frankenburg brings a civic perspective through her service on the boards of the Seattle Public Library Foundation and the Brennan Center for Justice, underscoring the powerful link between education, democracy, and community life. If you care about the future of education — and the leaders it will shape — this is a morning you won’t want to miss. Please join us, and feel free to bring a guest for a thoughtful start to your day.

01/29/2026

Join us at Bellevue Sunrise Rotary on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7:00am (Embassy Suites, Bellevue) as we welcome Sue Rahr— former King County Sheriff and Interim Seattle Police Chief.

Her talk, Policing vs. the Police State, explores immigration enforcement, accountability, and constitutional rights. An important conversation — hope to see you there.

01/27/2026

Please plan to join us tomorrow, 1/27 for our next breakfast meeting at 7:00 a.m. at the Embassy Suites in Bellevue. As always, good coffee, great fellowship, and thoughtful conversation will be on the menu.

We’re pleased to welcome Jason Cheung, Outreach Specialist at Willdan, as our guest speaker. Jason will share insights into how Willdan partners with governments, utilities, and businesses to modernize infrastructure, improve efficiency, and advance the transition to clean energy—through projects like energy retrofits, renewable energy installations, EV infrastructure, and smart planning for the future. It promises to be an engaging and informative morning, and we hope to see you there!

01/22/2026

What an incredible gift!

The full article can be found here: https://www.rotary.org/en/indian-developer-donates-us-50-million-rotary-foundation?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=social&utm_profile=Rotary&utm_source=twitter

12/24/2025

As we close out the year, spending time with people we love, we are grateful for times shared in fellowship together all year long. Our rotary club, and all clubs in , hope to embody the spirit of the season no matter the month.

We celebrated the season during our Tuesday morning meeting this week with merriment, gifts, stories, and songs! Nothing better than a kazoo chorus! A special thanks to all the members who organized the day’s events- maybe next year it will be you!?

May you be filled with joy, love, good food, and optimism for the new year! Happy Holidays!

(The last photo is a screenshot of the party from Zoom for members who can’t make in person meetings.)

12/12/2025

We’re pleased to welcome Paul Cornish, Strategic Projects Director for Sound Transit’s first Bus Rapid Transit program. Paul has been deeply involved in transportation planning and major transit solutions across the Central Puget Sound region for more than 33 years, including his early work as a Transportation Planner and Project Manager for the City of Bellevue.

During his 21 years with Sound Transit, Paul has led the design of Light Rail, Regional Express Bus, Sounder Commuter Rail, and Bus Rapid Transit projects. He served as project manager and Light Rail Development Manager for the East Link Extension—soon to be the world’s first light rail system built on a floating bridge. Paul holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is a licensed engineer. We’re fortunate to have him with us, and I encourage you to attend what promises to be an engaging and insightful program.

Please join us this Tuesday, December 16 @ 7a in Bellevue! All first timers receive a complimentary breakfast 🥞 🍳 🥓 🍌 ☕️

12/05/2025

🌟 Big news from the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine! 🌟

We’re excited to announce our first Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Match!

Kicking it off with our first Fellow Highlight:

🔹 Dr. Alex Franke, A WSU Medicine Graduate from our inaugural class!

– Emergency Medicine Residency, University of Utah (Chief Resident)

– Team physician, Aviation Medical Examiner, and attending emergency physician

– Board member for Pacific Northwest Wilderness Medicine

We’re thrilled to welcome Alex to the fellowship and can’t wait to see the difference he will make in critical care! ❤️🏥

12/03/2025