Rotaract is a global movement of young leaders sponsored by Rotary International, dedicated to community service and professional development.
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Rotarians are members of Rotary International, a global network of volunteers committed to creating positive change in their communities and worldwide.
Interact is a service club for youth ages 12-18 sponsored by Rotary International, promoting leadership skills and community service.
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About Rotary District 5030
Rotary District 5030, encompassing the Seattle metropolitan area and many surrounding communities in Washington state, is a vibrant and dynamic collective of Rotary clubs committed to service, fellowship, and creating positive, lasting change. The District is part of Rotary International, a global network of community leaders, friends, and neighbors who come together to create sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. District 5030 fosters an environment that encourages its member clubs to strive for excellence in areas including community service, international service, and youth programs. Its dedicated Rotarians actively participate in a wide range of projects, from improving local educational and health outcomes to tackling global issues like poverty and disease. Their commitment to the guiding principle of "Service Above Self" resonates throughout all their endeavors, creating a meaningful impact that spans both local and global communities.
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Latest News & Information
Rotary Foundation Month: Honoring Generous Giving and Progress
Hello Rotary Family! November is Rotary Foundation month. District 5030 has already had a head start in supporting the Foundation by having two events in October. The most recent event
Hunger Strike 2024: Uniting for a Greater Cause
As the leaves turn and the season of giving approaches, we reflect on the profound impact of Hunger Strike 2024 and how it has transformed our Rotary District, its members,
Urgent Care for a Global Humanitarian
Perhaps no one lives our organization’s motto of “Service Above Self” more passionately than Son Michael Pham. A longtime member of Seattle’s University District Rotary Club, Son escaped Vietnam with
Rotary District 5030’s Hunger Strike to be Featured on CBS News Radio Thanksgiving Special, Highlighting National Expansion Efforts
Rotary District 5030’s pioneering fundraiser, Hunger Strike, will be featured in a special CBS News Radio broadcast this Thanksgiving, spotlighting its journey from a local initiative to a nationwide movement
Christmas Tree Sales Are Back at Sammamish Rotary!
Sammamish Rotarians will be selling freshly cut Christmas trees, garland, wreaths, and designer wreaths in front of Central Washington University in Sammamish (120 228th NE), starting November 23, 2024 to
Bloodworks NW
Dear Rotarians, Thank you for your donation of life to our community members! I’m scheduled again to donate this month. I really like the messages I receive about where my
Vashon Rotary Club Rallies Community Support to End Polio
Vashon Island, WA — In a determined show of commitment, members of the Vashon Rotary Club faced chilly weather and rain on Saturday to support Rotary International’s worldwide “End Polio Now”
Opening Doors: A Rotary Project to Empower Students with Disabilities
Imagine a project where Rotary clubs open doors to employment for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Last year, the Bellevue Breakfast Club and the Rotary Club of
Exciting multi-club District 5030 grant funds sex trafficking prevention education
Rotary Club of the Pacific Northwest Ending Sex Trafficking, with the help of a District 5030 grant, is coordinating a multi-club project that will bring sex trafficking prevention awareness and
Kenmore Gold Supporting Youth Scholarships
Kenmore Gold was created by 192 Brewing Company to support the Northshore Rotary Foundation Scholarship Fund. 192 Brewing Company owner and Northshore Rotary Club Board Member, Derek Wyckoff wanted to
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Frequently Asked Questions?
If you’re interested in joining a local Rotary club, submit a Prospective Member Form , though individuals must be sponsored or proposed for membership into a club. Rotary International staff will process your information and forward it to local Rotary club leaders. You can also contact a local Rotary club directly. Use the Club Locator to find clubs in your area.
Often, a person being considered for membership is invited by a club member, or sponsor, to attend one or more club meetings to learn more about Rotary. In this case, the sponsor submits the candidate’s name to the club’s membership committee.
Find out more about becoming a Rotarian and the responsibilities of membership.
Please note that membership in a Rotary club is by invitation only.
Prospective members must
- Hold (or be retired from) a professional, proprietary, executive, managerial, or community position
- Have demonstrated a commitment to service through personal involvement
- Be able to meet the club’s weekly attendance or community project participation requirements
- Live or work within the vicinity of the club or surrounding area
Members are expected to attend weekly club meetings. They must pay annual dues to their clubs, their Rotary district, and Rotary International, and they’re expected to participate in local or international Rotary club activities or projects. Clubs encourage members to aspire to club leadership or committee roles.
Clubs are encouraged to relax attendance expectations or not have them at all. Our research shows that rigid rules and policies are a barrier to attracting new members and engaging current ones. Further, it excludes younger professionals who have developing careers and young families. Attending meetings is an opportunity, not an obligation.
There is no minimum age to join Rotary. You may be invited to join at any age after you become established in a career and have the time and financial resources to meet all Rotary club membership requirements. If you’re interested in joining a Rotary club, ask members about the time and financial commitments necessary to fulfill membership requirements, and consider whether you can make those commitments.
No. Rotarians have achieved a level of career experience that enables them to bring a specialization to their club, and students haven’t yet reached a level in their professional and personal lives that allows them to fulfill all aspects of Rotary club membership. But undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young adults, may become members of Rotaract clubs.
Yes. Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for those ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs give young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.
Use the Club Locator to search by city or district number.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Tiny Homes
In Seattle, Rotary members are building 400 square feet tiny houses to provide shelter and stability for the homeless.
Tiny Homes
In Seattle, Rotary members are building 400 square feet tiny houses to provide shelter and stability for the homeless.
Harvest Against Hunger Cucumber and Green Bean Glean
HAH and our friends at Food Bank Farm in Snohomish, WA have 35 spaces available for Rotarians
Harvest Against Hunger Cucumber and Green Bean Glean
HAH and our friends at Food Bank Farm in Snohomish, WA have 35 spaces available for Rotarians
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