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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.

Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Club

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

2025 Speed Croquet Tournament & Auction Fundraiser
at Marymoor Park
August 13, 2025

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!!

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Speakers & Club Events

Janice Zahn, State Rep 41st District

August 19, 2025

Janice is the Washington State Representative and former Bellevue City Councilmember. She brings an extraordinary depth of experience — over 30 years as a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Construction Manager, leading the planning, design, and delivery of major capital construction projects. As Chief Engineer at the Port of Seattle, she oversees construction safety, project labor agreements, and apprenticeship programs for one of the nation’s busiest airports and seaports, as well as a portfolio of significant real estate holdings.

District 5300 Governor Jeffrey Borek

August 12, 2025

Jeff Borek is an accomplished leader, having held multiple positions within Seattle Rotary. Jeff is responsible for supervising and supporting the Rotary clubs within the district, ensuring effective operation and successful implementation of service projects. Together, the team embodies Rotary values and work tirelessly to promote District objectives.

Jeff will talk with us about our current District 5030 strategic plan, which is in year three. Here are the top five priorities:

Grow Club Membership
Focus on Club Action Plans
Build on 5030 Public Image Efforts
Send Emerging Leaders to RISE Training
Plan to Attend the 5030 District Conference in April 2026

Rachael Stottile

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.

Captain Anthony Corapi, USN RET

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.

Upcomming Meeting Speakers

Bellevue Skyline Looking East

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 Thank you,

Randall Ohlendorf

President

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