Monthly Luncheon

September 2026 LUNCHEON

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 11:30AM-2:30PM

The last day to reserve is Friday, August 28, 2026

The Big Elk Restaurant
707 East Washington Street, Sequim, WA 98382

We meet at the Big Elk Restaurant in Sequim for our Luncheons and will be doing so through 2026. Members are able to order exactly what they want from the many items on the Big Elk Breakfast or Lunch/Dinner menu and pay the restaurant directly. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced, with almost all selections $18 and under. The Big Elk staff handle our more than 30 attendees in a timely fashion, and their meeting room is well suited for our club’s needs. There is plenty of parking available.

Beer and wine are available

Reserve Here

Food Banks

Continuing this month, there will be two food donation boxes present for donations (food and cash) to the Sequim Food Bank and Port Angeles Food Bank. The most important food items needed throughout the year are canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans, stews), fruits (canned, dried, applesauce), canned veggies, peanut butter, pasta, cereal, hygiene items (diapers, wipes, soap), and pet food. We have collected 357 pounds of food and $262 thus far. Let’s keep it going!

Program

We are delighted to have Mark Gregson as our September guest speaker. Mark is OMC’s (Olympic Medical Center’s) interim Chief Executive Officer, a position he began on August 20, 2025.

Mark’s key priorities in accepting this leadership position included:

  • Leading focused efforts to meet and exceed compliance standards.
  • Collaborating and strategizing with the Executive Leadership team.
  • Driving cost control measures and exploring revenue growth opportunities while protecting core services and quality of care. 
  • Advancing the strategic partnership process with UW Medicine.

Mark was selected because of his expertise in rural healthcare and his extensive experience as an interim CEO.Newcomers members will have the opportunity to hear Mark, ask questions, and get the latest information and updates about our Hospital.

Any questions about the Monthly Luncheon Event at the Big Elk, Send an Email Here.