Ryan Greigg (center) and club members. Ryan discussed his climb of the world's tallest free standing mountain twice in one week and lessons learned about pursuing goals.
Service Above Self
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.
Bellingham Golf & Country Club
3729 Meridian Street
Bellingham , WA 98225
United States of America
Bellingham , WA 98225
United States of America
(L-R) John Purdie, President, BBRC; Louisa Chard, YAIL and Outbound Short Term Exchange student to France; Janka Eszik, Inbound Long Term Exchange student from Hungary, Felicity Dye, District 5050 Youth Services Director and Host mom; Debbie Kiene, BBRC Youth Exchange Officer and District 5050 STEP Co-Coordinator.
Representative(s) from the following came to accept their Bellingham Bay Rotary Club small grant funds and talk about their upcoming project:
Animals for Natural Therapy
Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center
Bellingham Queer Collective
Bellingham Technical College Food Pantry
Blue Skies for Children
Maple Alley Inn
Skookum Kids
WWU Whole Food Pantry
Whatcom Community College Foundation / Orca Food Pantry
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Whatcom Dream
Whatcom Family YMCA
Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center
Bellingham Queer Collective
Bellingham Technical College Food Pantry
Blue Skies for Children
Maple Alley Inn
Skookum Kids
WWU Whole Food Pantry
Whatcom Community College Foundation / Orca Food Pantry
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Whatcom Dream
Whatcom Family YMCA
Rotary International President Elect Yinka Babalola (left) meets Bellingham Bay Rotary President Elect John Bosche (right).
Don Hunger with Northwest Straits Foundation peaking about costal restoration work in Whatcom County and Northwest Washington
Kena Greer Brashear presentation about local housing issues from a relator's perspective.
Club member Mike Hammes presenting to the Club.
Squalicum high school Students of the Month along with President Purdie and Youth Services director John Steach
Isabelle Martinez Hayer, Rotary District 5050 Governor (2025 - 2026) speaks to the club and new member, Todd Luther, is inducted.
Commander Pratt talks about leadership and his current role directing the Navy’s LEGACY program, which mentors and develops emerging leaders across Naval Aviation. 
L to R: Paria (Bellingham RYE) Sofia, (Verona, Italy RYE) John Purdie, (Club President) Debbie Kiene (Club YEO)
Bellingham Bay Rotary club welcomed our Rotary Youth Exchange Short Term Exchange Program (RYE STEP) student, Paria, home from Italy and her Exchange sister from Italy, Sofia, to Bellingham during our club luncheon today. Paria shared highlights of her time in Italy as well as answered questions from members - as did Sofia. Very impressive young women!
In this picture, club president John P. presents Sofia with our club flag.
Kevin talked about the upcoming SeaFeast in September and the new Community Net Project. As we become a community hub to our maritime and fishing communities, we will talk about how to get involved year-round as we go into our 10th Anniversary year for 2026!
Jack discussed what homeowners and businesses should consider when investing in solar and the potential impacts of changes to tax credits and net metering.
Erica presented on the topic of how to deal with wildfire, smoke, and extreme heat on an individual basis
Left to right: Carlye (BBRC); Caroline (mom of Paria) Paria (exchange student from Verona, Italy); John (BBRC President); Debbie (BBRC)
President John presenting Paria with a Bellingham Bay Rotary c
Club flag to share with the Verona Est Club.
Bellingham Bay Rotary club members participated in the District 5050 "Epic Day of Service." Pictures from trail and bridge maintenance with Whatcom Land Trust. On a very cold and rainy Saturday morning, there were 60 volunteers who showed up for this project, of which 27 were Rotarians from multiple clubs.
Squalicum High School Student of the Month and speaker Ray Decker from Skookum Kids
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9AM to noon (lunch provided)
Simpson Land Reserve which is located at: 2076 Lake Louise Rd. in Bellingham, WA
Simpson Land Reserve which is located at: 2076 Lake Louise Rd. in Bellingham, WA
Rotary District 5050 and its 59 clubs will join together to be part of a global movement of action. This day of service will unite more than 2500 Rotary clubs, community members and partners across the globe in a single
day dedicated to making the world a better place. Whatcom County Rotary Clubs will be working collaboratively on this project with community volunteers, parks department employees, as well as staff from the Whatcom Land Trust. The project involves rebuilding a footbridge and constructing two additional footbridges as well as the eradication of invasive species of plants. There will be opportunities for service no matter what your skill set or abilities are. All tools and equipment will be provided by the Whatcom Land Trust
day dedicated to making the world a better place. Whatcom County Rotary Clubs will be working collaboratively on this project with community volunteers, parks department employees, as well as staff from the Whatcom Land Trust. The project involves rebuilding a footbridge and constructing two additional footbridges as well as the eradication of invasive species of plants. There will be opportunities for service no matter what your skill set or abilities are. All tools and equipment will be provided by the Whatcom Land Trust
