Beth Knox, President & CEO, Seafair
“Events with Impact — Seafair 2012”

Beth Knox serves as President and CEO of Seafair, a not-for-profit events organization and Seattle’s premiere summertime celebration. The Festival features sporting events, including the Rock ’n’ Roll Seattle Marathon and Seafair Triathlon, and large scale family events that culminate with the Torchlight Parade, Seafair Fleet Week, and Unlimited Hydroplane Race and Air Show, featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

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Bellevue Rotary Gets in the Game for Jubilee REACH

The May 2012 issue of The Rotarian Magazine has a picture of a lobster on its cover with a note of advice: “How to Claw Your Way to a Top Fundraiser.” There are not too many community fundraisers that top the Bellevue Rotary annual auction, and this year was no exception. Held this year on April 21, the magazine cover could easily be a picture of our very own Judd Lees leading the paddle-raising effort from the stage at the Bellevue Hyatt Main Ballroom. Hats off to Judd for a great job as the event’s emcee.

Approximately 450 Rotarians, sponsors, and guests attended this year’s successful event and “Got in the Game” for Jubilee REACH. Between the raffle and the generous sponsors, donors, and bidders, the event grossed approximately $400,000 (prior to deducting expenses).

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Service to Mature Adults:
Evergreen Court Auction Big Success

The Service To Mature Adults Committee coordinates programs and projects involving members of our senior community. Linda Pillo, Chair of the Service to Mature Adults Committee, reports that on May 1st, Bellevue Rotary had an outreach to Evergreen Court Senior Center.

“We held an ‘auction.’ There were 40 seniors who had $1,500 each of Monopoly money to spend on a variety of items supplied by Rotary and our Rotarian volunteers. Everyone left with something."

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RotaCare — Medical Care for Those in Need

Imagine seeing your child in pain and not being able to take him or her to see a doctor. You have no money, no insurance. You don’t speak English and don’t know where to turn for help. Today, there is somewhere Bellevue families can turn, where healthcare is provided, no questions asked. Prescriptions filled, for free.

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