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20 Apr 2021 April 20 Sandwich Maker Apr 20, 2021
22 Apr 2021 Johnna Batiste Fighting the Good Fight: A Conversations with Sgt. Johnna Batiste, WSP Apr 22, 2021 Sgt Johnna Batiste always wanted to follow her father’s footsteps into law enforcement. One of only 4 females of color in the Washington State Patrol, Johnna loves her job. From Public Information Officer to the Tacoma Freeway detachment to her new position at the Training Academy instructing the most diverse cadet class in history, Johnna has always focused on “leaving it better than she found it.” Johnna will speak about her own experience as an officer, the challenges facing law enforcement today, and how we all can build the bridge to a better future.
24 Apr 2021 St Vinnie Sort - April 24 Apr 24, 2021
26 Apr 2021 Board of Directors Meeting Apr 26, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
01 May 2021 A Night at the Theatre May 01, 2021
04 May 2021 TRM Sandwich Making May 04, 2021
06 May 2021 Laurie Jinkins Report from the Speaker of the House May 06, 2021 Laurie Jinkins made history on January 13, 2020 when she became Washington state’s first woman and first out lesbian Speaker of the House. She represents the 27th Legislative District in Pierce County, which includes East, Downtown, Hilltop, North, Northeast, West, and part of South Tacoma as well as Ruston and Fife Heights. She is a native Midwesterner who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and later a Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law (then the University of Puget Sound School Of Law). She also completed executive studies at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Laurie started her career litigating child abuse and neglect cases for the state Attorney General’s Office. She then shifted her career toward public health, eventually serving as an assistant secretary of health at the state Department of Health before taking the position of Director of Organizational Initiatives at the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, where she continues to serve. She has also been active in advancing Washington’s anti-discrimination laws both prior to and during her time in the House. Prior to becoming Speaker, Laurie served on the House Appropriations and Health Care & Wellness committees, and chaired the Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee. Laurie and her wife, Laura Wulf, live in Tacoma, where they raised their son
13 May 2021 Becky Fontaine Creating a Culture of Safety May 13, 2021 We will hear what all Rotarians need to understand and do to ensure we create a safer environment for Rotarians, friends of Rotary and those whom we serve. Becky Fontaine has been involved with Rotary Youth Programs since 1999. For several years she was active with the Youth Exchange Program but now serves as the District Youth Protection Officer. In 2006 she was the sole district representative to a conference when Rotary first unveiled the “Youth Abuse & Harassment Policy. Over the years, Rotary has made several changes that have impacted how districts around the world not only work with youth, but other vulnerable populations. Professionally, Becky has worked for various non-profit organizations with over 30 years in senior leadership positions. Today, she works for the American Red Cross and recently was deployed to work on the WA and OR wildfires. Throughout her career she has worked with and supported volunteers in diverse roles.
20 May 2021 Lisa Jaret Tacoma Creates May 20, 2021 Tacoma Creates is a voter-approved initiative to increase access to arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences throughout Tacoma by reducing barriers to access and expanding offerings, particularly for underserved youth. Eligible non-profit arts, culture, heritage, and science organizations are able to apply for funding that helps them expand equitable access to public programs, increase opportunities in neighborhoods throughout Tacoma, expand educational options for youth, and build sustainability for ongoing cultural programs that provide value for people throughout the City of Tacoma. Lisa Jaret (she/her) joined the City of Tacoma’s Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality as the Program Manager for Tacoma Creates in July 2019. Previously she worked as the Arts in Education Program Manager for the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA), where she supported and strengthened K-12 arts education as part of basic education in Washington State. She served as an ex-officio board member for ArtsEd Washington, as a member and chair of the Arts Education Advisory Group for the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, and as a member of Governor Inslee’s “World Class Education” goal council. Prior to ArtsWA, Lisa served as the Administrative Director of Education Programs for Seattle Children’s Theatre. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s in Not-For-Profit Leadership from Seattle University.