Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
Dr. Rozina Lakhani	Oct 28, 2026 12:30 PM	Give More, Stress Less: The Art of Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself Drawing from her clinical experience and books on stress, anxiety, and burnout, Dr. Rozina will introduce her practical Mind CPR (Calm, Process, Respond) framework and share simple strategies to manage holiday stress, protect emotional energy, and strengthen resilience. Inspired by Rotary's spirit of Service Above Self, participants will also explore how meaningful service, gratitude, and connection can enhance our own well-being—without sacrificing self-care.
Gary Walderman - Heroes Cafe	Nov 04, 2026 12:30 PM	All Things Heroes Cafe and the work they do on behalf of veterans Please join us as we welcome Gary Walderman, founder and director of Heroes’ Café in Lynnwood. Gary is an Air Force veteran with 21 years of service, including Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In 2016 and 2017 he brought together a small group of fellow veterans to create something he believed was missing: a place where veterans could gather, reconnect, and support one another. Heroes’ Café meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at New Life Church in Lynnwood. Veterans and their families share a hot meal, swap stories, and connect with resources, including a Veterans Service Officer who is on hand to answer questions. Behind the coffee and conversation is a serious mission: reducing veteran isolation and preventing veteran suicide by making sure no veteran has to carry their burdens alone. The café now welcomes well over a hundred veterans and family members each month and has inspired similar gatherings in Shoreline and Woodinville. Gary also collects cold-weather clothing and hygiene kits and helps individual veterans with practical needs as they arise. In recognition of this work, the American Red Cross Northwest Region honored him with its 2025 Clare Waite Humanitarian Award. Come hear Gary’s story and learn how our club can support the veterans in our community.
Daniel Seddiqui	Nov 11, 2026 12:30 PM	Lets Hike the world - Lessons from Traveling Daniel has been called the Most Traveled Person of America, having visited the 50 states over 30 times each. An international bestselling and award-winning author, writing 9 books. Daniel will share how we can all be involved in our youth's career development and exploration, and Idiscuss one of his journeys of working 50 Jobs in 50 States.
Student of the Month	Nov 18, 2026 12:30 PM	Theme: Overcoming Adversity Join us as we recognize an outstanding student from Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy, Henry M. Jackson, and North Creek High Schools.
Student of the Month	Dec 16, 2026 12:30 PM	Theme: Music Excellence Join us as we recognize an outstanding student from Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy, Henry M. Jackson, and North Creek High Schools.
Student of the Month	Jan 20, 2027 12:30 PM	Theme: Vocational Excellence Join us as we recognize an outstanding student from Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy, Henry M. Jackson, and North Creek High Schools.
Kelly Snyder - Snohomish County Public Works	Feb 03, 2027 12:30 PM	What public works does and then open for questions The Snohomish County Council recently approved a new revenue source for Public Works ($20 vehicle license fees for vehicles registered in unincorporated parts of the county), but Public Works is still facing budget problems. Director Snyder is looking to connect with residents and business leaders in the county to hear directly from them about their top priorities when it comes to maintaining, operating, and improving the road network in Snohomish County.
Student of the Month	Feb 10, 2027 12:30 PM	Theme: Fine Arts Join us as we recognize an outstanding student from Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy, Henry M. Jackson, and North Creek High Schools.
Student of the Month	Mar 10, 2027 12:30 PM	Theme: Leadership Join us as we recognize an outstanding student from Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy, Henry M. Jackson, and North Creek High Schools.
Student of the Month	Apr 21, 2027 12:30 PM	Theme: Scholar Athletes Join us as we recognize an outstanding student from Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy, Henry M. Jackson, and North Creek High Schools.