Rotaract is a global movement of young leaders sponsored by Rotary International, dedicated to community service and professional development.
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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Celebrating Service and Leadership Transitions in District 5030
Dear Fellow Rotarians, Crisp mornings and vibrant leaves signal that fall has arrived, a season of change and fresh beginnings across our communities. Fall brings renewed focus, energy, and opportunities
Reviving Rotary’s Roots: Vocational Service and Community Impact
October is Economic and Community Development Month, a time to reflect on Rotary’s founding principles — and how we continue to live them today. When Paul Harris and his colleagues
Club Visits: 5030 District Governor Update for 2025/26
How is Rotary changing and evolving across the Pacific Northwest and around the world? What is the District 5030 Strategy plan? How can your Rotary club increase its IMPACT and
Service & Fellowship! Join Rotarians to plant native edible plants along the Boise Creek Trail
Your District Environmental/Sustainability Committee and the Rotary Club of Enumclaw invite all Rotarians to join them on Saturday morning, November 8th to restore the once important native foraging and fishing
Rotary Youth Exchange Offers Life-Changing Opportunities for Students
Every year, Rotary District 5030’s Youth Exchange (RYE) program gives high school students the chance to see the world—not as tourists, but as true cultural ambassadors. Through this transformative experience,
Be a Lifeline: Donate Blood and Help Cancer Patients Fight Back
In 2025, an estimated 370,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. When someone you care about receives this life-altering news, you naturally want to help. Donating blood through Bloodworks
Blues, Brews & Big Hearts: Rotary’s Poverty Bay Festival Hits a High Note for Music Education
On Saturday, August 26, the Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park hosted their 16TH Annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival. This year about 1,100 people came for
Hunger Strike 2025 Has Begun — And It’s Bigger Than Ever!
The countdown is over — Hunger Strike 2025 is officially underway, and this year it’s bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before! What began in Rotary District 5030 has
Our Rotarian Julie Hungar
Julie Hungar has been a member of the Rotary International club since 1985, yes, 40 years in Rotary. Julie worked tirelessly for women to be officially allowed to be accepted
Rotarians Help Lead Effort to Revitalize Little Saigon
Rotary’s commitment to “Service Above Self” was on full display last week as members of the Seattle International District Rotary Club (SIDRC) joined Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and more
Bellevue Eastside Oktoberfest Fellowship and Mobile Beer Unit
The Bellevue Eastside Rotary Club gathered in true Bavarian fashion for an Oktoberfest-themed fellowship event hosted at a member’s home. Dressed in lederhosen, dirndls, and plenty of Rotary smiles, members
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If you’re interested in joining a local Rotary club, you can start by submitting a Prospective Member Form. Rotary International staff will review your information and connect you with local Rotary club leaders. Alternatively, you can contact a local Rotary club directly using the Club Locator to find clubs near you.
Membership often begins with an invitation to attend one or more club meetings, where you can learn more about Rotary’s mission and activities. Club members or the membership committee may guide you through the process of joining and becoming part of the Rotary family.
Learn more about the benefits and responsibilities of Rotary membership.
Please note that each Rotary club has its own membership process, and participation is based on mutual alignment of goals and values.
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.
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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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