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
Speakers & Club Events
Jason Kerwin – USAID
On Tuesday, April 1st, we will convene our weekly meeting at 7:00 AM at the Embassy Suites. Our guest speakers this week will be Jason Kerwin, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Washington. Jason is joining us to discuss the impact of USAID, what they did in the world and what their closure could mean moving forward.
Adam Immerwahr – Village Theatre
On Tuesday, March 24th, we will convene our weekly meeting at 7:00 AM at the Embassy Suites. Our guest speakers this week will be Adam Immerwahr, Artistic Director of Village Theatre, Adam Immerwahr, who comes to Village Theatre from Washington DC, where he served as Artistic Director of Theater J, the nation’s premier Jewish theater.
Team Read
Our guest speakers this week will be Ebony Pattenaude, Executive Director of Team Read.
Ebony joined Team Read recently from the Renton School District where she was the Director of Renton Innovation Zone Partnerships and Early Learning. In this role, Ebony was instrumental in bringing Team Read to Renton schools, where our partnership continues to grow. She has extensive experience working with students and their families, building support programs from the ground up. Ebony will bring her passion for connecting schools and communities to Team Read, growing the organization to reach more young readers, and making meaningful job opportunities available to more local teens.
Sodo Business Improvement Area
Erin joined the SODO BIA as Executive Director in 2014 and has focused on creating a safe, clean, connected, and engaged SODO district where businesses can thrive. Prior to the SODO BIA, Erin worked with the U District Partnership, and has over 20 years of experience in non-profit administration, placemaking, and economic development. She uses her strong relationships with City Leaders and Key organizations to advocate for the issues that impact SODO. She has served on numerous civic committees, including the King County Civic Campus Planning Advisory Group, Seattle Community Police Commission, Sound Transit Community Advisory Group, Industrial & Maritime Strategy Advisory Board, among many others.
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,