Bellevue Sunrise Rotary is a welcoming diverse group that meets regularly for fellowship and expansion of knowledge by a slate of outstanding speakers. The recent presentation on national security by retired General (and Rotarian) Barry McCaffrey was enthusiastically received, with members and guests staying after the meeting to continue the conversation.
Our engaged members enjoy helping those in need through service projects, such as our Neighborhood Appliance Replacement Program, and grants to service organizations, such as Backpack Meals for Kids.
Our Annual Speed Croquet Tournament fundraiser is great fun for all participants and the primary source of grant funding. We aspire to grow to 30 members by providing a caring environment where each member adds value to the group, while we all strive to host pleasurable social and service events. This year’s tournament will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
A warm welcome is extended to ALL, especially our guests. Join us for great fellowship and a wonderful buffet breakfast, capped off by an interesting guest speaker. Meetings are held in the Cascades Grille located on the first floor of Embassy Suites Bellevue.
Our club was chartered in October 1988 and is affiliated with Rotary International, a worldwide community charity service club organization with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 local area clubs. The motto of Rotary International is “SERVICE ABOVE SELF." Members enjoy the opportunity to serve their community with charitable contributions and volunteering their services. Our club is in District 5030 which serves the greater Seattle Area.
EXCELLENT SLATE OF INTERESTING SPEAKERS
All curious people are very welcome.
FREE FULL BREAKFAST FOR FIRST-TIME GUESTS
Meetings convene at 7:00 AM and adjourn by 8:30 AM.
Please visit us!
In case you can’t make a live meeting, we also offer Zoom access on request.
Join us Tuesday mornings at 7:00 am at the Cascades Grille
The Embassy Suites
3225 158th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98008
Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Club’s Annual Speed Croquet Tournament & Auction is planned for August 13, 2025. On a beautiful sunny Wednesday afternoon at beautiful Marymoor Park, teams will compete to get the lowest time through the croquet course wickets. Although a single team takes the trophy, the biggest winners of the tournament will be the beneficiaries of the funds that are raised during the live auction and Raise-the-Paddle event. One of the big highlights of the auction is a getaway to your choice of Cortona, Italy or Bali, Indonesia! We gratefully thank in advance all our generous donors, volunteers, participants and our Chief Auctioneer and local Fox TV celebrity, Stephen Kilbreath, all who will help our local club achieve its fundraising goal of $65,000 for the upcoming fiscal year. Registration is now open through the link below. FREE snacks and beverages will be hosted by our club during the afternoon, and a FREE dinner will be catered by Bellevue’s famous Duvall’s iconic AMARILLO BARBECUE. We’re talkin’ lots of delicious fun!!
July 29, 2025
We are honored to welcome Rachel Sottile, President and CEO of Center for Children and Youth Justice, whose organization is leading the charge to reform Washington’s juvenile justice and child welfare systems. With more than 20 years of executive leadership in nonprofits and state government, Rachel brings a powerful vision of justice that centers youth, stabilizes families, and strengthens communities.
July 15, 2025
Anthony will share his career stories, thoughts about today’s Navy and his transition to civilian life with his new position at Boeing. Not only did he excel in the air, flying as a NFO in a P3C Orion but he also served as an officer of the deck underway on the USS Carl Vinson, CVN70. His service with the Carl Vinson was during the Afghanistan war. Anthony finished his career as the Commanding Officer of the NROTC unit at the University of Illinois. His new career with Boeing began this last May and he has now landed in Sumner after traveling the world with the Navy and completing a distinguished career.
June 24
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Residence XII Foundation was formed in October 2019 as the result of the acquisition of Residence XII Treatment Center for Women by Newport Academy, a gender specific teen rehabilitation center. The Foundation is involved in many forms of assistance to women. This assistance aims to help women overcome difficulties of many kinds. These difficulties often relate to substance use disorders, mental health issues, trauma, or other life challenges.
Bellevue LifeSpring is a non-profit social services agency serving the Greater Bellevue Community. Their mission is to “break the cycle of poverty for children and students in our community and provide them with the resources they need to reach stability”. LifeSpring envisions a Bellevue where “the basic needs of all children are met so they can focus in the classroom, succeed in their education, and thrive”.
This talk will outline Tara’s experience in social media and marketing, what Instagram can do for Bellevue Sunrise Rotary, how to use IG with and without an account, and what the future can look like. She will be outlining her suggestions and objectives to support the club, as well as asking questions of the club members to ensure that her work is aligned with the club’s goals and values.
Welcome to the Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Club! At our club, you will find a diverse group of individuals who share a common goal of fostering goodwill, building lasting friendships, and making a positive impact through various service projects and initiatives. Our meetings and events are designed to inspire, educate, and empower our members to contribute to the betterment of society.
As the President of Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Club, I extend a warm invitation for you to attend one of our meetings and experience firsthand the camaraderie and sense of purpose that define our organization. Whether you are passionate about community service, professional development, or international humanitarian efforts, our club offers a platform for you to grow, lead, and serve. We look forward to welcoming you and exploring the many ways we can work together to create lasting change. Thank you for considering our Rotary Club as your new home for service and fellowship.
For more information please contact us at: rotarians@bellevuesunriserotary.org
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