At the 1917 convention, outgoing Rotary president Arch Klumph proposed setting up an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” That one idea, and an initial contribution of $26.50, set in motion a powerful force that now has assets exceeding $1B and has transformed millions of lives around the globe. Robin Steele, chair, and other members of our club’s Foundation Committee will cover a Foundation 101 overview for newer Rotarians, Updates on The Foundation, Information on Rotary Donor Recognition and Club Donation Recognition, and the various ways our members can contribute with a short tutorial on Planned Giving strategies. We will also recognize the generous donations from a few of our club members and have them share their personal inspirations for their donations.

With bachelor's degrees in both Community Health and Health Care Management & Administration, plus an MBA, Nadia has excelled in Operations, Strategic Development and Change Management for the University of Washington Medical Center, Centura Health in Denver and Columbine Health Systems.  She is passionate about people-first strategies and solving problems across multiple sites and entities.  Nadia has been certified in Lean Operations and Continuous Improvement to help leaders grow people, not just processes.  She has been active in the non-profit organization Sunflower Seeds Ukraine.

Jess has a diverse mix of experience, from acting in multiple TV shows and off-off Broadway, to a Million Dollar Roundtable life insurance and annuities profession, and recently as a consultant for a technology company serving the financial services industry. He is enormously proud of his daughter, the country director of an NGO in Cambodia and his son who worked in the Peace Corps.  In addition to spending time with his two granddaughters, Jess is already an active volunteer at the local food bank and loves to write and read fiction.