Rotary District 5030

2023 Virtual Zone Institute
2023-11-09 08:00 - 2023-11-11 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
We are just a few weeks away from Big West Zone Institute and if you can’t make it in person, don’t worry. You can still take part by attending virtually! Listen to all the amazing keynote speakers and have opportunities to interact with them in our virtual convention hall, make new friends through virtual networking opportunities, and check out the virtual House of Friendship. Registration is just $149 and if you enter promo code 50SAVINGS when you register, you will receive $50 off.

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Don’t miss these incredible keynote speakers:

Stephanie Urchick

Rotary International President Elect. Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA.

Dr. Patricia Gorman Barry

Founder & Developer, The BrainWise Program, a non-profit organization teaching children essential critical thinking skills.

Jim Marggraff

Inventor. Founder of companies including LeapFrog, Kinoo, and Eyefluence.

Sophie Anderson

Interact Representative, Rotary International Youth Advisory Council

Bob Brewer

Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California; Attorney; Veteran, U.S. Army.

Don’t wait – Register Now! Of course, we would love to see you in person and there is still time to join us. All the links and info are on the Zone Institute website at www.zoneinstitute.org

Find Your Inspiration in San Diego
2023-11-08 08:00 - 2023-11-13 14:00
A Message from Director Dan Himelspach

The 2023 Zones 26 & 27 (Big West) Institute is quickly approaching and we have an exciting line-up of presenters to motivate and inspire as you Create Hope in the World this Rotary year, including:

Rotary International President Elect Stephanie Urchick will be the second woman to serve as RI President. She has held many Rotary roles, including Chair of the RI Strategic Planning Committee. She was instrumental in development of the People of Action Program and holds a doctorate in leadership studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Foundation Trustee Greg Podd is the paired Trustee with Zones 26 & 27. Greg has a long history of Rotary service including Director, Vice President, and the RI Investment Committee. Greg will be the keynote speaker at the District 5340 Foundation Gala on Friday evening November 10, which is a separate ticketed event at the Town & Country Resort (see below).

John Hewko is the General Secretary and CEO of RI and TRF. He is an attorney and has published and spoken extensively on political and business matters. He assisted in the preparation of the initial draft of the Ukrainian post-Soviet constitution and is a charter member of the first Rotary club in Kyiv.

Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Romania from 1994 to 1996. She later served as a country director in Malawi and as chief of operations for eastern and southern Africa. On January 11, 2022, she was sworn in as Director of the Peace Corps.

Jim Marggraff is the creator of LeapFrog. His inventions and his voice of the LeapPad Storyteller have led to sales of over $1 billion. Some of Jim’s other innovations include Livescribe Smartpen, Eyefluence, StrataCom, and Kinoo. He has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT.

Dr. Pat Gorman Barry is the founder of BrainWise. She holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Colorado. BrainWise is a proven, evidence-based social and emotional learning program for teaching critical thinking and decision making skills.

If you have not already registered, please do so now before the registration fee goes up on September 2. See you in San Diego!

DG Monthly meeting with District AGs
2023-11-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-02 18:00 - 19:00
DG monthly meeting with AGs to update on district activities, strategic imperatives, and club activities.

DEI Book Club: The River That Made Seattle - Secure 40% discount and free shipping before Oct. 31st
2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
Ready for a good read in November? Seattle #4 is hosting a club and district read of The River That Made Seattle by BJ Cummings.
This book is about the Duwamish River, a critical resource to the indigenous people of our region.
The use and abuse of the river shaped the lives of the area’s first people and the white settlers who came later. “Deeply researched and eloquent. Cummings skillfully unfolds the interrelated stories of a much-abused river, an ambitious city, and the people whose lives shaped both the river and the city.”
The book’s publisher, University of Washington Press, is currently having a Back-to-School sale with 40% off and free shipping through Oct. 31st. To order through University of Washington Press, click HERE.
Stay tuned for the book discussion sessions scheduled in November and December.

ONE on ONE MEGA MEETING With RI. President Elect. STEPHANIE A. URCHICK
2023-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
This meeting will give you and other Rotarians the opportunity to meet One on One with the RI-President Elect. This meeting will give Rotarians, Districts and Clubs the opportunity to Re-connect, Network, Engage, Connect, Build Goodwill and Friendship around the world.
In this Mega Meeting you will join other Rotarians from around the world in giving a Presidential Toast to the RI-Presidential Elect STEPHANIE A. URCHICK in congratulating her as the next Rotary International President one of the world’s biggest Humanitarian Service organizations in the world.
In this meeting also RI. President Elect. Stephanie A. Urchick will toast to YOU for your amazing sacrifices, work, dedication and selfless services to humanity.
PLEASE NOTE.
If you want your Club or District to be a Co-Host for this Mega Meeting, please send us a mail requesting to be a Co-Host with the details below.
Name of Rotarian
Name of District or Club
District Number & Country
Expected numbers of members attending the meeting.
TOPIC.
*The Internationality of Rotary.
Partnerships, Economic & Community Development.
Date: 30th – Oct. 2023
ZOOM MEETING
Zoom ID: 850 0236 0420
Passcode: [REDACTED]

– CLICK TO JOIN.
https://rotary.tiny.us/TalkWithStephanie

Please kindly Click and Register with the link below your questions on the Google Form that you will like to ask the RI. President Elect during the meeting if you have any as it relates to Rotary.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vuB2mz-eWn6xoAhttAWO6hwlHhPhKaoPaLMj1zXorHE/edit?ts=652abfd4
MEGA MEETING TIME CONVERTED FOR COUNTRIES
8.30 PM India
3.00 PM GMT
19.00 PM Dubai
6:00 PM Turkey
23.30 PM Manila
12.00 PM Brasilia
11: 00 AM Venezuela
6.00 PM EST & Kenya
4.00 PM BST & Nigeria
10.00 AM Evanston USA
11.00 AM EDT & Toronto
Kindly note the login will start 15 minutes prior as we need to start the meeting on time.
For easy identification, please log-in with your name and country E.g. Mark UK.

Wingo is Back!
2023-10-26 19:00 | Edmonds Yacht Club in Edmonds
The Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary Club presents WINGO, a fun-filled, Halloween-themed evening supporting community initiatives. Join friends and family for bingo; desserts and snacks, wine, whiskey, beer and other libations. Everyone is invited to wear Halloween costumes. WINGO will be on October 26, at 7 PM at the Edmonds Yacht Club in Edmonds. For more information and to buy tickets: https://www.daybreakersrotary.com.

For further information contact: Tressa Kentner, Publicity Chair
Cell: 909-225-0500
tressakentner@ymail.com

Seattle #4 Environmental Sustainability Committee (via Zoom) - Keith Tucker of "Hip Hop is Green"
2023-10-25 11:30 - 12:30
The Seattle #4 Environmental Sustainability Committee will be meeting (via Zoom) with Keith Tucker of Hip Hop is Green, which is doing a lot of work on climate change education, organic farming, and healthy eating, focusing on the Central District. A great opportunity to get acquainted with Keith and his organization. If you’re interested, let Eric Christensen know and he will send you think Zoom link.

World Polio Day 2023 – Let’s Make Polio History!
2023-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Bill & Malinda Gates Discovery Center, North, 440 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
World Polio Day 2023

Join the Discovery Center and Rotary International for a hybrid event commemorating World Polio Day 2023 “Let’s make polio history” This event will be an opportunity to celebrate progress in the fight against the disease and discuss the obstacles that remain to achieve a polio-free world.
Learn about what gives us hope in the pathway to eradication, how polio eradication is supporting women on the frontlines, and how the program continues to innovate and adapt to changing situations.
Engage with Ezra Teshome, a Rotarian who has been leading vaccination campaigns in Ethiopia for over 20 years, and Tehniyat Khan from the Gates Foundation’s polio team in Afghanistan. The conversation will be moderated by Penny Legate, former TV anchor for KIRO TV.
Click here to RSVP.

37th Annual Auburn Rotary Scholarship Show
2023-10-20 19:30 - 23:00 | Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 4th Street NE, Auburn, WA, United States
For the past thirty-seven years the Auburn Rotary Club has held the Auburn Rotary Scholarship Show to support Auburn students in pursuing their academic goals. This annual concert has featured some of the finest country music talent in America. Former artists have included some of the top names in Country Music: Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Rodney Atkins, Sara Evans, Thompson Square, Diamond Rio, Patty Loveless, Joe Diffie, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Keith Anderson, Phil Vassar, Kathy Mattea, Bucky Covington, Chris Cagle, Neal McCoy, Craig Campbell, Maddie and Tae and Danielle Bradbery, just to name a few. This event attracts patrons from the entire Pacific Northwest Region as well as nationally.
This year, we are holding our event on October 20, 2023, at the Auburn Performing Arts Center. This beautiful facility holds close to 1,000 people and is an acoustical masterpiece, providing a quality experience for the audience.

Environmental Rotary Club of Puget Sound - Virtual Movie Night Screening of Honeyland
2023-10-20 19:00 - 22:00
The Environmental Rotary Club of Puget Sound is delighted to co-host a virtual movie night screening of the film Honeyland at 7 p.m. on October 20. We will partner with an organization close to our heart, The Pollinator Partnership. Pollinator Partnership’s mission is to promote the health of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research. The Environmental Rotary Club of Puget Sound is a bridge to connect and serve individuals, communities, and organizations who choose to work towards protecting Mother Earth and improving the environment locally and around the world.
You can support both of these worthy causes with a tax-deductible donation of $10 or more to get the link for the film. We make it really easy for you to donate more!
Honeyland is a fascinating film that has won awards at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019 and it was nominated for the 2020 Oscars! It tells the story of a woman who utilizes ancient beekeeping traditions to cultivate honey in the mountains of North Macedonia. When a neighboring family tries to do the same, it becomes a source of tension as they disregard her wisdom and advice.
Buy your ticket now!

District Business Meeting (Victoria Conference Center's Theatre - Hybrid Meeting)
2023-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Victoria Conference Center, Theatre, 720 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8W 3M7, Canada
Official notification for District 5030’s business meeting. We have a number of changes we are proposing and plan to hold this as a hybrid meeting to ensure that all clubs can participate regardless of them being present at the district conference or otherwise. See our current agenda below.
Any submissions to the agenda should be provided to our district secretary at susanna.southworth@gmail.com.
Current Agenda

Motion to change the approach for supporting and transitioning district sponsored projects – Jeff Borek to propose.
Motion to make changes to COG and roles – Kae Peterson to propose.
Any financial business matters to report – Rosemary Aragon to provide.
Updates to Section 5.1 of the District Bylaws and Appendix B – Cathy Gibson to propose.

In Section 5.1 of the District Bylaws, change the name of the Public Relations Committee to Public Image Committee.
In Section 5.1 of the District Bylaws, add the following three committees to the list of District Committees: District Peacebuilder Committee; District Environmental/Sustainability Committee; and the District Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
Update Appendix B to include the district governors from 2018-2023.

New Rotary membership category: “Club Builder” – Cathy Gibson to propose.
Approval sought for a resolution to be presented to the Rotary International Council on Legislation (COL). The proposed resolution recommends a new Rotary membership category: “Club Builder” This membership category would permit Rotarians active in chartering a new club to be “Active” members in the new club while not foregoing “Active” status in their home club. As “Active” members of the new club, Rotarians with “Club Builder” membership status could serve as charter club officers, serve on the Board of the new club and in all other ways support the new club – AND not have to resign from their home club. This resolution is motivated by the recent District 5030 experience.
Update to the application for district project renewal for Music4Life as an Official Rotary District 5030 – David Endicott to propose. This is an update to the application originally filed by Music4Life for renewal as an Official Rotary District 5030 Project for the coming three years in preparation for the District Conference originally scheduled for June 26th. The only changes to the application are the final numbers for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which are now available in a detailed report supporting the application. The addition of two, perhaps three, new public school district Music4Life Chapters are in the works!
Update to the Past Governor duties – Kae Peterson to propose.
Any other business items.

Rotary District 5030 Conference 2023
2023-10-12 - 2023-10-15 | Empress Hotel, 721 Government St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1W5, Canada
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join us for a dynamic and engaging event. The current ticket price for attending the conference is $350 per person, but we have a special offer for Rotaract members. If you are a Rotaract, you are eligible for a discounted price of $250.

DG Monthly Meeting with Club Presidents
2023-10-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-11 18:00 - 19:00
DG meeting to update club presidents on the activities across the district and progress with the 3-year strategic imperatives.

The Hunger Strike Bowling Tournament: A Special Part of the Hunger Strike Fundraising Event!
2023-10-02
The Hunger Strike fundraising competition is in full swing from August 1st through October 2nd, and we’re inviting you to be part of a special highlight – the Hunger Strike Bowling Tournament!
Join us in a live event where participants can bowl for dollars, and together, we’ll roll our way towards a hunger-free future. This unique tournament is just one of the many incredible activities planned during the Hunger Strike campaign, so don’t miss your chance to contribute.
Here’s what the Hunger Strike Bowling Tournament offers:

🎳 Live Bowling Fun: Rally your team and compete at participating locations throughout the district. Every pin knocked down is a step towards alleviating hunger.
🎤 Exclusive Live Online Show: Hear from district and club leaders, hunger-relief programs, and people impacted by hunger insecurity. We’ll also be checking in with teams and sharing inspiring stories.
🗓️ Schedule Your Game: Once you’ve formed a team online, you can choose a location and time that works for you.

By participating in this thrilling bowling tournament, you’ll be joining a district-wide movement to strike out hunger. And remember, this is just a part of the broader Hunger Strike fundraising event, filled with opportunities to make a difference.
Mark your calendars and visit our website to form your team today. Let’s turn strikes and spares into hope and care for those in need!
#HungerStrikeBowling #StrikeOutHunger #BowlingForACause #HungerStrikeEvent 🧡🎳

Fight the Darkness of Human Trafficking
2023-09-30 17:30 - 22:00
You are invited to an extraordinary event to fight the darkness of human trafficking and bring freedom to women and children around the world.
This decade-long event has become a night our community eagerly looks forward to all year—an evening of story, impact, and celebration with one shared mission: accelerating and resourcing the fight against sex trafficking and exploitation. The 12th Annual Freedom Gala—our first in-person gala as Atlas Free, formerly Rescue: Freedom—promises to be our most memorable yet, with amazing performances and inspiring stories of hope and resilience. You’ll hear from visionary leaders who are spearheading groundbreaking initiatives. Together, we can shine a light on the darkest corners of our world and create a future where freedom is a reality for all.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something truly powerful. RSVP now to secure your place at the 12th Annual Freedom Gala and make a meaningful impact in the fight against human trafficking.
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Attire: Cocktail
Dinner and drinks will be served
Live and silent auction

Be Brave Like Ukraine - Live!
2023-09-20 11:00 - 12:00
LIVE FROM UKRAINE
Meet the people that are saving children’s lives in the middle of the invasion. Rotary clubs are currently working together to provide funding to mark mined areas with signs. Join us and find out how you can help.
During the webinar, you will hear from Rotarians who are visiting the children in the hospitals, the experts in charge of the program, the soldiers who are risking their lives to put up the signs and the mothers and children they are protecting.
Clubs and Districts in the BIG WEST have worked together tirelessly for the last 18 months on disaster grants and global grants for Ukraine totaling over $2.5M. The needs are still big but this time the price of doing good is small. For $3 USD, a sign will be placed preventing a child
from entering a minefield and losing a limb or their life. To date, 250 children have been maimed.
A Rotarian supporting this effort has said, “I would rather pay three dollars for a sign today than pay for a prosthetic leg for a child tomorrow.”
Please join us for this engaging webinar.
Experience live what it is like to live in a war zone from the people who are there.
JOIN US – SEPT 20th at 11:00am PDT
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89526238047
Info flyer: https://rotarydistrict5110.com/signs-for-landmines/

Rotary Club of Edmonds Oktoberfest 2023
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-16
Edmonds are looking for volunteers – please sign up for opportunities via this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CA9AA2EA5FD0-rotary#/

DG Monthly meeting with District AGs
2023-09-11 18:00 - 19:00
DG monthly meeting with AGs to update on district activities, progress on strategic imperatives, and hear about club activities.

Hunger Strike 2023
2023-07-15 08:00 - 2023-10-09 21:00
Hunger Strike™ is a fun and friendly team-based fundraising competition that culminates in a one-day in-person bowling event where club and community members come together to celebrate their efforts and for some, receive sweet prizes. Hunger Strike benefits Harvest Against Hunger, an organization that works with farmers, truckers, volunteers and others to bring valuable skills and resources into hunger relief efforts in communities across Washington state and beyond. This event is a powerful way for Rotary clubs to engage with their local communities and demonstrate the impact of Rotary.

Raise money for your club, Harvest Against Hunger and the hunger-relief program of your choice
Engage and interact with other clubs across the District
Promote your club and Rotary’s achievements through strong local community engagement

FIND YOUR CLUB AND FORM YOUR TEAMS!

4th of July Parade (Edmonds)
2023-07-04 04:00 - 05:00
Meet in downtown Edmonds–time to be determined

4th of July Parade (Issaquah)
2023-07-04 01:00 - 04:00 | 425 Rainier Blvd N ssaquah, WA 98027, 425 Rainier Blvd N, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
We’ll be meeting at 8 am to handle registration and organization of the Down Home 4th of July Parade in downtown Issaquah.
