December 4, 2020

Acting quickly to help island businesses survive the economic impacts of COVID-19, the BI Rotary Club granted $15,000 to the BI Downtown Association and BI Chamber of Commerce to build a unique shopping website. Created to showcase the best of Bainbridge by pulling together representative items from island retailers, artists, artisans, and more, The General Store gives an overview of what can be found in the stores, studios and workshops across the island.

Meet the Rotary Auction's "Mr Cleanup" — Bruce Bachen

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island has successfully completed another chapter in its long history of hosting this enormously successful community event! The preliminary results have been released.

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island is pleased to announce that a total of 27 grants totaling $152,654 will be awarded to 26 nonprofit organizations on Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap County.

We Need Your Help! Donation Drop-offs starts Friday, June 28 at 8:00 am.

Bainbridge Island students selected for 2019 RYLA Leadership Seminar

Rotarian Cardiac Arrest Survivor on Mission to Help Others

You know Steve; he's the big affable guy who greets you when you come to meetings. As well as making our meetings run smoothly, Steve is on our Board as Director of Vocational Services.

Do you ever wonder how our club presidents always seem to have their act together? Well I have discovered their secret, it's Kate Smith. Kate has mastered the art of handling behind the scenes detail with grace and confidence.

Washington State Ferry senior executive Charles Prestud will present WSF's draft 2040 plan to the club on Monday, September 10.

Pianist George Winston to Perform at Olympic College to Benefit  their Instrumental Music Program under the direction of Dr. Rick White.

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island awarded the 2018 Rotary Scholarships at its meeting on May 7, 2018.  13 scholarships were awarded to Bainbridge Island High School seniors and Island residents.

Pianist George Winston to Perform on Bainbridge Island to Benefit the Rotary Scholarship Foundation.

Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Awards $159,403 as Community Grants to 37 Nonprofit Organizations.

Hank’s steady, thoughtful personality combined with his thirty years of experience provided Bainbridge Island Historical Museum the robust and stable guidance it needed to thrive.

Dr. Chris Elias will deliver a progress report on Global Health and Development to the club on Monday, April 16.

3 Bainbridge students selected for Youth Leadership Seminar.

Bainbridge Island native and Olympic Swimmer Emily Silver will speak to the club on Monday, March 19.

Judy Romann has been a member of the Bainbridge Island club since 2014, but has been a Rotarian since 1998. In addition to her construction management career, Judy continues to find ways to help provide dignified housing solutions to people who would not otherwise have it.

Ever forget a fellow Rotarian's name and wish you had a quick way to refresh your memory?  Putting names to faces at our growing Rotary Club can be unnerving, especially if you are a newer member. Did you know that we know have an exciting new tool designed to help you do just that?
 

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program.

With Robin Goldston up for next Club President, clues for getting his attention are good to know. Here’s one: Chelsea Soccer Club. Mutter the words within his earshot, watch what happens. 

Club Communique' editor, Patti Shannon, is a long-time Bainbridge Island Rotarian (2001) and real estate professional. Over the past 30 years she's built her career by excelling in every aspect of customer service, sales and management.

Our Club President, John Stephens, built his 30-year career at The 3M Company turning around failing businesses to yield multi-million dollar profits.
 

Larry Lofgren is a general practice attorney and a single-parent who has made his mark protecting people like you and me.

Dirk Smith is an immunologist and biotherapeutics research scientist who has taken several risks over the course of his career to advance his expertise and extend his professional reach.

OLYMPIC COLLEGE JAZZ BAND

DECEMBER 18 AT 6:30 PM

WING POINT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Early last month Peter Drury entered an exciting new stage in his career and became Vice President for Mission Advancement at Make-A-Wish Foundation.

2017 — 2018 GRANT APPLICATIONS

Rotarian Rosemary Shaw was recently hired to join the Capital Campaign dream team at Kitsap Humane Society (KHS). Congratulations!

Bainbridge Island Rotary and Holocaust Center for Humanity present Holocaust Survivor: Peter Metzelaar

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island celebrated its 70th Anniversary on September 25, 2017, exactly 70 years to the day that the Club received its charter from Rotary International.

Rotarian Adam Matschek is a well-versed property caretaker with an exceptional following – part-time Islanders who own seasonal homes on or near Bainbridge Island.