It is with deep sadness that we share the news that SangKoo Yun, Rotary International President-Elect for the 2026–27 Rotary year, passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 75.Yun, a
Rotarians Come Together to Restore the Duwamish River in Seattle Back in the spring on Saturday, May 3, Rotarians from all around District 5030 came together and helped restore the Duwamish River. We worked
Mosquitoes transmit malaria, a preventable disease that continues to take hundreds of thousands of lives each year. Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) are one of the most effective tools for prevention, creating a barrier
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
