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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 12, 2026.

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

As Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Club approaches its 40th year, we look back on the completed community projects and ongoing causes we’ve been able to support, thanks to the generous contributions of our friends and constituents. Rotary provides a place for men and women coming from all walks of life to join in fellowship and fun, while at the same time making a difference in the lives of those in our local community and even around the world! Since 2017 we have maintained our Appliance Replacement Program, and during that time we’ve provided more than 443 new refrigerators, ovens, cook-tops, washers, dryers and other appliances to residents of Bellevue, Redmond, and Renton who are not able to afford to replace a vital appliance. Consider the impact of not having the means to cook a meal or wash clothing: It can be devastating to health and welfare, because of the inability to store fresh food or to safely prepare meals or maintain clean clothes and beds. In this continuing effort we are partnering with the generous supporters who step up at our annual Speed Croquet Tournament & Auction to provide the funds needed to acquire these appliances. This project has been recognized and honored as the most impactful community project in Rotary District 5030. With donor support, Bellevue Sunrise Rotary has distributed nearly $270,000 in replacement appliances to our recipients. In addition to this program, we annually provide financial support to a long list of local, home-based organizations that make life better for residents across our community. Please visit our Projects page on this website to learn more about the good works that are being accomplished by Bellevue Sunrise Rotary with the help of our benefactors.

It’s my honor to serve as the President of Bellevue Sunrise Rotary Club, and in that capacity I extend an invitation for you to attend one of our meetings and experience firsthand the camaraderie and sense of purpose that define our club. 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. For more information please contact us at: rotarians@bellevuesunriserotary.org

Thank you,
Andy Symons

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 12, 2026. 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!!

ABOUT 2025 TOURNAMENT/AUCTION

VIEW THE EVENT CATALOG

MORE ABOUT FUNDRAISING

Speakers & Club Events

Ashley Fidler, Chief Product Officer at MoxiWorks

June 9, 2026

Ashley is a seasoned technology executive who has spent more than 15 years building AI – and machine learning-powered software platforms. Ashley brings a practical, real-world perspective to AI with a focus not on the hype but on how organizations can use these rapidly evolving tools to improve decision-making, increase productivity, and create meaningful value while maintaining transparency, trust, and human oversight. As AI continues to influence nearly every industry, her insights promise to be both timely and highly relevant.

Come tomorrow to learn more about this new, burgeoning technology which is already demonstrating its influence. Steve Dewalt will be presiding as I’ll still be on a private retreat to the mountains to contemplate the coming year.

Zero Waste Washington

June 2, 2025

Heather Trim is the Executive Director of Zero Waste Washington, one of our state’s leading environmental advocacy organizations focused on waste reduction, recycling reform, reuse systems, and sustainable product design. As Washington continues to wrestle with plastics pollution, recycling challenges, and environmental sustainability, Heather is right in the middle of many of the policy conversations shaping our region’s future.

Heather will share how Zero Waste Washington is working to make “trash obsolete” through seven priority program areas, including producer responsibility, plastics reduction, toxic chemical elimination, repair and reuse initiatives, composting improvements, and innovative solutions for difficult waste streams. Whether your interest is environmental stewardship, public policy, business innovation, or simply understanding where all those Amazon boxes eventually end up, this should be a fascinating discussion with direct relevance to our daily lives.

The Changing World of UW Athletics

April 12, 2026

Join us for a conversation with Seattle Times UW beat writer Andy Yamashita.

College sports are evolving rapidly. From NIL deals and athlete compensation to conference realignment and the NCAA’s new revenue-sharing model, the landscape has transformed overnight. Andy is on the front lines covering University of Washington athletics and will provide an insider’s look at how the Huskies are navigating this new era where big money, tradition, and competition collide.

Bellevue Skyline Looking East

Jubilee Reach - Groceries for Families Program

Shopping List for 3 Bags with Bellevue Sunrise Logo

Chips, 1 bag 7-12 oz. (Plain Lay’s style chips are the
favorite of many)

Bread, 1 loaf white or wheat

Chocolate or other Candy, 1-3 bars, no nuts (Favorite
alternatives include Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, and Starburst)

Cereal, 1 box (Families love Frosted Flakes, Fruit
Loops, Frosted Mini-Wheats, and like cereals, Regular size box fits best in bags.)

Flour tortillas, 10 pack

Corn tortillas, 20-30 pack

Toilet paper, 2 rolls, wrapped in a plastic bag

Milk, 1 gallon Whole or 2%

Item from calendar of hygiene list, liquid hand soap

Grocery Orders

Date      Hygiene Item

21 July 2 Toothpaste’

28 July Box of Tissues

04 Aug 2 Deodorants (1 Men’s, 1 Women’s)

11 Aug Liquid Hand Soap

18 Aug Sponge & All-Purpose Cleaning Spray

25 Aug 2 Bars of Soap

01 Sept Shampoo

Volunteer

JUL 7/26 JON

JUL 14/26 STEVE S

JUL 21/26 AUSTIN

JUL 28/26 ANDY

AUG 4/26 ROD

AUG 11/26 CHRIS C

AUG 18/26 RICHARD W

AUG 25/26 GEOFF

SEP 1/26 BOB K

SEP 8/26 STEVE D

SEP 15/26 STEVE R

SEP 22/26 TOM

SEP 29/26 JON

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