Speakers
| Speaker | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Caprice Teske and Jessica Raymond | Sep 26, 2024 |
Blue Skies for Children
To raise hope and self-esteem by sponsoring enrichment programs and other essentials for homeless, low-income and foster children in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. |
| Paul Shmotolokha | Oct 03, 2024 |
Ukraine, Renewable Energy and Rotary
A Bellingham resident and former Ambassador Scholar, Paul has done a lot of work in Ukraine with his company bringing renewable energy to hospitals and communities. He works with grants and with other Rotary Clubs, and you can find a feature article about him this month (august) in the Rotary magazine . |
| Dave Duskin | Oct 10, 2024 |
Rotary District 5050 Governor
Dave Duskin has been a member of the Rotary Club of Arlington since 1974. He served as President of that Club when it was called the Rotary Club of North Snohomish County in 1978-79.
Dave retired from his Arlington law practice in 2015, and since then he has been active in Rotary at the District level. He was the Assistant Governor of Area J from 2017 to 2020, and most recently he served as the Public Image & Communications Director. He has been a facilitator at a number of training events including Rotary Leadership Institute and the District Training Assembly.
Rotary runs in the family. Dave's twin brother Dale, his nephew Cory and his son Bryce, are all members and Past Presidents of the Arlington Club. Dave met his wife Kay when they both attended Washington State University. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They have two grown sons: Bryce and Brady. They have a beach home on Camano Island where you'll find Dave fishing, crabbing and shrimping in season. A hobby includes raising oysters in the tide waters in front of their beach home.
As a lifelong resident of Arlington, Dave has been active in many organizations including, but not limited to, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the Arlington Education Foundation, and the Boys Scouts of America at both a unit level and as a Past President of the Mount Baker Council. Dave is an Eagle Scout. The International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians awarded him the Cliff Dochterman Award for Distinguished and Dedicated Service to Scouting. Dave and Kay are avid WSU Cougar Football fans and they can be found in Pullman on most football weekends.
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| Laurie McConkey | Oct 17, 2024 |
Dream Bigger
Dream Bigger is committed to preventing violence against women & children through legal, financial, educational & career coaching, connection to community & networking, the creation of new innovative services designed to create long-term permanent financial self-sufficiency & safety. Since 2008 Dream Bigger has helped abused women navigate the multiple challenges that exist in the educational, legal & social service systems. Lasting success hinges on experienced advocacy & one-on-one long-term Assistance.While many agencies commonly assist with temporary housing, Dream Bigger assists women one-on-one long term to achieve necessary resources for success while pursuing education, careers & lasting independence while becoming Self-Sustaining Financially Independent Community Members. |
| Amber Asbjornsen and Tony Stopperan | Oct 24, 2024 |
Peace Health Foundation
Amber Asbjornsen is Chief Philanthropy Officer, Northwest network, having joined PeaceHealth in 2023. Amber leads the fundraising team and both foundations’ board of directors in creating new sources of funding to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care. She also works with senior leadership to raise funds that align with the organization’s strategic goals and Mission. Amber provides philanthropy leadership to the network development staff and the volunteer boards for PeaceHealth St. Joseph, United General and Ketchikan foundations. Amber works closely with providers and key leaders to build upon the culture of gratitude in the Northwest network. Tony Stopperan serves as the Director of Philanthropy for Whatcom Hospice Foundation |