What began as a bold idea here in Rotary District 5030 has now grown into a movement that is spreading across Rotary. Hunger Strike—our 30-day fundraising competition that rallies clubs, communities, and partners
Rotary District 5030 is proud to spotlight one of its most impactful leadership development initiatives: RISE — Rotarians Inspired to Succeed & Engage. Designed to identify and empower emerging leaders, RISE is shaping
On July 19, I had the privilege of attending the Rotary Zone 26 & 27 “Big West” Conference in Anaheim, along with fellow District 5030 leaders—Public Image Committee Co-Chair Chris Nakea and Past
Thank you again to all the Rotarians who attended my online Council on Legislation ("COL") 'Town Halls' in February and March. Your questions and feedback about pending legislative enactments were helpful as I
When your club’s Hunger Strike public-service announcement (PSA) hits the airwaves this year, listeners will immediately recognize the smooth, authoritative tones of Gill Gross—an award-winning journalist who has reported the news to millions
Giddyup Wranglers! As a first-time attendee at the Rotary International Convention, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I had heard stories—global connections, inspiring speakers, and an overwhelming sense of shared purpose—but nothing
At the District Year-End Celebration, we had the privilege of honoring two of our members with special awards from Rotary International. Son Michael Pham received the Service Above Self Award and Jeffrey Brennan
District 5030 Year-End CelebrationOn June 16, 2025, we gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of our Clubs and individual members. The list below is just a highlight of what we accomplished in our District,
Kay Cook: Service and Strength as our DACdb Guru For years, Rotarians across District 5030 have turned to one name when they needed help navigating DACdb: Kay Cook. Whether it is onboarding new club
In July 2024, dozens of gunshots pierced the quiet Seattle night. Sex traffickers jockeying for turf fired 30 shots on Aurora Avenue North, two blocks from journalist Erin Gartner’s house. Amid a surge
