Rotary District 5030

Seattle #4 Environmental Sustainability Committee (via Zoom) - Keith Tucker of "Hip Hop is Green"
2023-10-25 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

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

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.
