Rotary District 5030

Rotarians Inspired to Succeed and Engage - Leadership Program (Spring - North)
2024-05-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The RISE program develops emerging leaders, offers a culture of growth and fosters a peer support network with fellow Rotarians. This 6-week program will be offered in the Spring and Fall of 2024. Each club in District 5030 can nominate two candidates for this program.
Learn more about Rotarians Inspired to Succeed and Engage

DG Monthly Meeting with Club Presidents
2024-05-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-10 18:00 - 19:00
DG meeting to update club presidents on the activities across the district and progress with the 3-year strategic imperatives.

Rotary Mission to Viet Nam
2024-05-15 01:00 - 2024-05-24 19:00
Organized on behalf of the Rotary Club of the University District Seattle, participants in this mission have the option of continuing on to Singapore for the Rotary International Convention (May 24-31, 2024).
Next mission will be in October 2024.
If interested, please contact Son Michael Pham sonmichael.kwb@gmail.com

We Heart Seattle - Mayor Harrell's Service Day
2024-05-18 09:00 - 12:00 | We Heart Seattle, 1476 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98119, United States
Calling on all Rotarians to join us for a continuation of the restoration of the Queen Anne North West Greenbelt.
Please park behind the Albert Lee Appliance building. We will have flaggers and security for cars. There is a safe walking trail that will cross us over the on ramp to magnolia and into the greenbelt where there is 10,000pounds of old debris that has accumulated.
Please wear long pants and shirt and ideally hiking boots.

2024 Rotary International Convention - Singapore
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-29
The Rotary International Convention: Unforgettable moments, enduring relationships. The Rotary International Convention is where you’ll find people of action from around the world brainstorming solutions to some of the most pressing challenges and celebrating our works of service that create lasting change. The convention is where you’ll renew connections, discover fresh perspectives, and create unforgettable moments and enduring relationships.

Please Read more ……

At the convention, you’ll:

Participate in engaging breakout session discussions
Attend motivating general sessions
Network with fellow changemakers
Mingle with old and new friends
Browse exhibits and visit the House of Friendship
Explore an exciting host city
Enjoy live entertainment and enriching attractions

The convention is our largest event of the year, a chance for members to show the general public who we are and what we do. Join us at this year’s Rotary International Convention and show the world who you are and all that you do.
Here is a link to the 2024 Singapore Convention: https://convention.rotary.org/en-us
Go to MyRotary and Register TODAY: https://my.rotary.org/en/secure/application/231?deep-link=http%3A//events.rotaryintl.org/%3FEventId%3D2f1e207c-0139-4ace-b6ca-1aca1e1986fc
All RI events take place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre or National Stadium unless otherwise indicated. This information is subject to change, so check back often for the latest updates. Purchase tickets to Rotary-ticketed events when you register for the convention online, by mail, or fax.
Visit the Host Organization Committee website to purchase tickets to their exciting events, tours, and activities. More information is coming soon.

Building Communities 2024
2024-05-31 19:00 - 2024-06-09 20:00
Seattle-International District Rotary is having an online auction from May 31 to June 9. We invite you to take a look at the auction website, bid often, and bid high. All proceeds go to service projects at home and abroad.

Join the "One to One Hundred" Blood Drive
2024-06-03 09:00 - 2024-06-14 17:00
This June, Rotary District 5030 and Bloodworks Northwest invite you to a landmark event at the Lake Forest Park Town Center. Celebrate a significant milestone with us as Past District Governor Alan Merry makes his one hundredth blood donation on June 10th. Remarkably, this event will also mark the first-ever blood donation by our current District Governor, Kaj Pedersen. To commemorate these milestones, we are launching the “One to One Hundred Blood Drive.”
For the first time, changes in donation eligibility allow more members, including myself, to contribute to blood donation in the USA. This pivotal event offers a unique opportunity for our past district governors and the G-line to lead by example and inspire all members of our district to participate.
We are setting an ambitious goal to gather over 100 donors from June 1st to 15th. We welcome all— from first-timers to veteran donors like Alan—to join us in this life-saving endeavor. Our COG and G-line will be actively participating, and we encourage all district clubs to rally for this cause.
Locations and Times PDF
How to Participate:

Visit the Bloodworks Northwest website.
Schedule Your Donation:

Click ‘Schedule Donation’.
Search by Zip Code.
Enter your Zip Code and select ‘Search’.
Fill in the Start Date and End Date for your availability.
Press ‘Search’ and then ‘Schedule’ when your desired location appears.
Choose your time slot.
Complete the required information and confirm your appointment.

Let’s Make a Difference Together
Join us in making a profound impact. Your participation supports a noble cause and honors the commitment of our leaders like Alan Merry and Kaj Pedersen, who show us the power of giving back. Let’s unite for the “One to One Hundred Blood Drive” and make it a resounding success!

DG Monthly meeting with District AGs
2024-06-03 18:00 - 19:00
DG monthly meeting with AGs to update on district activities, strategic imperatives, and club activities.

RYLA Northwest 2024
2024-06-06 08:00 - 2024-06-09 17:00
RYLA Northwest will be held June 6-9, 2024 at YMCA Camp Colman. This year, our goal is to serve 126 students (up from 100 students last year).
Payment

The cost is $440 per student ($880 for two, etc.).
Student spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
We will invoice clubs on March 1, April 1, and April 15, based on Club Commitments.
No refunds will be granted after May 1, 2024 (at that point, we have committed to YMCA for our headcount).
Checks can be sent to the following address:

Checks made payable to “RYLA Northwest”
Mail to Kade Platta, 621 Adele Ave, Bremerton, WA 98312

We will set up an electronic payment portal (ACH, credit card) and share that for those who prefer that option.

Registration

Student applications/registration will open next week. Applications are due by April 15, 2024.
We encourage you to select student(s) to attend and designate an alternate. That way, if your selected attendee drops out in the weeks leading up to RYLA, we can easily fill the space.

Learn more via this RYLA Brochure 2023.

District 5030 Celebration Event – Hyatt Regency, Bellevue and Featuring Former Seahawk, Doug Baldwin, Jr.
2024-06-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
We are going to have the end of year celebration for the district at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. This will be a big gathering this year as many clubs have expressed an interest in attending. It will also be hand over of the DG Club Home banner to DGE Rachele’s home club – Bellevue.
We are also thrilled to announce that Doug Baldwin, Jr. formerly of the Seahawks and a leader in his local community, will be our keynote speaker this year!
We will be organizing program that will recognize our achievements with the publication of the district 5030 Impact Report. We will also recognize our club achievements in support of the 3-year strategic imperatives for 5030, our Rotarian of the Year, our newly minted Paul Harris Fellows, and our second cohort of graduates from the RISE Leadership program. We will have other fun activities to add, which we will detail in the next 4-6 weeks.
For the EOY Celebration, we are keeping it simple this year by having the clubs write a check to RI District 5030 2024 District Conference and to include a note on check that states EOY Celebration to help with the tracking on the accounting side. Our price is $1,100 per table ($110 per person) and it will cover the sit down dinner and the program we are laying on. We will let the club determine how they want to secure membership support for the event.
Do not delay and book your table before we run out of space. Only two tables per club! Submit your request via this form and we will follow up with the details for payment.

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Speed Croquet 2024
2024-07-20 13:00 - 17:00
This ain’t your Grandma’s croquet! This croquet match is full of trash talking, ribbing, and fierce competition for a stunningly majestic trophy! The stakes are low but the laughs are abundant! Can you guide your team through all the wickets and back in under 10 minutes?
Join us for a FUN afternoon of family-friendly competition. It’s okay if you don’t remember how to play croquet, this is a new twist on an old favorite where your team will compete against other teams to see who can get their entire team through all the wickets the fastest! FASTEST team wins a much coveted trophy and bragging rights!
So gather your team of 6, or sign up individually and we will assemble a team when you arrive. You can even just come to eat and watch the frenzy! Additional side games will be in play while you wait your turn, and we will also have a small silent and live auction if croquet is just too exciting for you.
Sponsorships are available, and donations are welcome.
Proceeds benefit the Federal Way Rotary Club community programs with an emphasis on youth related projects.
The Federal Way Rotary Club is an organization for business and community leaders who want to have a positive impact on the world at large. We invite you to join us! Check out our website for more information www.federalwayrotary.com.

Renton River Days Rotary Rubber Ducky Race
2024-07-28 15:00 - 18:00
Renton River Days Rotary Rubber Ducky Race. Houser Street Bridge, Renton, WA.

Happy Hour 4 Good
2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00
Come raise a glass in support of Harvest Against Hunger at Happy Hour 4 Good. Thank you to Lake Union Rotary Club for organizing this event. Register today at https://www.harvestagainsthunger.org/happy-hour-4-good. Space is limited.

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival
2024-08-24 11:00 - 19:00
The 15th Annual Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Festival brings you four of Washington’s best blues bands AND tastings from 20 PNW craft breweries and cideries. This year’s music lineup features all women-led bands! Tickets and information at Drinktomusic.org.

B J Cummings at Rotary Club of Seattle International District
2024-09-05 11:30 - 13:00
B J Cummings, sought-after speaker and author of The River That Made Seattle: A Natural and Human History of the Duwamish, will be speaking Thursday, September 25, at the luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Seattle International District. The meeting will be at Joyale Seafood Restaurant, 900 Jackson, at 11:30. Cummings will discus the community-based clean-up and restoration of the Duwamish River. To register, go to seattleidrotary.org, then to Upcoming Speakers, then RSVP

Join Us in the Heart of the Big West - Davenport Grand, Spokane, Washington
2024-09-11 08:00 - 2024-09-14 17:00
Big West | Big Ideas promises the fusion of groundbreaking ideas with energetic networking in the timeless spirit of the West.
Dive deep into the meticulously crafted sessions and hands-on workshops that challenge the state quo, inspire innovative thinking, and transform perspectives, all while being set against the breathtaking, scenic backdrop of Spokane’s unparalleled natural beauty.
Registration coming Spring 2024 – Learn more at www.ZoneInstitute.org.

Hunger Strike 2024
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-11-11 17:00
Hunger Strike is back, starting with team registration and fundraising on October 1st and culminating in an exciting live event on November 11th! This year, clubs can choose to participate in the popular Bowling for Dollars competition or get creative by organizing their own unique events with support from the Hunger Strike Events team—some clubs are already planning cornhole competitions.
Each participating club will select a local hunger relief program, which will receive 50% of the funds raised by the club. The competition is heating up as clubs begin to throw out direct challenges to one another, making this year’s event even more exciting! Get your teams together and join the fun to help fight hunger in your community!

Renton Rotary CAPER Fundraising Extravaganza
2024-10-19 18:00 - 21:00
Fundraiser at Pavilion Downtown Renton

ATI Mock Interviews on Friday, November 15, 2024 Cascadia College, Mobius Hall
2024-11-15 10:00 - 13:00
Volunteer Interviewers Needed!
Debbie Moore, our district’s Partners for Work coordinator, is planning two Mock Interview Sessions (9:45am-11am and 11:45am-1pm) for the students of the Northshore School District Adults Transitioning to Independence (ATI) Program. We are looking for District 5030 Rotarian volunteers to interview the students on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Cascadia College, Mobius Hall (18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011).
Through mock interviews, Rotarians can offer an exceptional experience for Transition students. As business representatives, we can provide an actual interview exercise where students can share their resume, experiences and skills. Rotarians provide students feedback on their marketable skills, dependable strengths and assess their interview technique. This information is invaluable to students and their teachers as they develop their career portfolios in preparation of exiting the school system.
If you are available on Friday, November 15, for one or both sessions, please click on the link below to sign up. Dress code is business casual. A parking code for the day will be emailed to you before the event.
Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A92AA5F5C07-52707717-atimock
Join us for this professional development/mentoring event. Thank you for your consideration and hope to see you there!

Son Michael Pham Memorial
2025-01-31 13:00 | Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1121 – 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, Washington, 98075
Son Michael Pham’s Memorial Mass will be held on January 31, 2025, at 1 pm.
It will be held at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1121 – 228th Ave SE,
Sammamish, Washington, 98075
A reception will follow Mass in the Social Hall.
Charitable donations may be made in memory of Son Michael Pham to
Kids Without Borders
http://www.kidswithnoborders.org/donate0.aspx
The Rotary Foundation
https://my.rotary.org/en/donate
Note: as part of both online donation processes you will be asked if you want to make the donation in memory of someone.

Eastside Action Rotary Club (EARC) Meeting w/ Guest Speaker Dr. Aramaki held on February 13, 2025, 5:30pm
2025-02-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Compass Bravern Office700 110th Ave NE, Ste 270 Bellevue, WA 9800
Join us for our Eastside Action Rotary Club February meeting at Compass Real Estate, The Shops At The Bravern, Bellevue.
Social Happy Hour: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
General Meeting: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Kelly Aramaki, Superintendent, is our guest speaker.
He will discuss what is going on in the district, the financing issues that many districts are having, the innovations that are taking place in our schools, and much more….
Dr. Aramaki is Superintendent of the Bellevue School District, serving approximately 19,000 students. He started his career as a teacher in the Bellevue School District and then as school principal for the Northshore and Seattle School Districts. He has spent his career building world-class education systems to prepare students for an increasingly global world, earning him numerous accolades including the National Milken Educator Award, the 2013 Washington State Principal of the Year, and the Northwest Asian Weekly Visionary Award. Dr. Aramaki earned his Master of Arts in Teaching at Columbia University and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Washington. Dr. Aramaki is a proud Bellevue native, a 4th generation Japanese American whose family farm drew its water from Lake Bellevue, and a graduate of Newport High School. His family currently lives near Interlake High School, where his daughter is a junior.
For more information, please visit our website: https://actionrotary.org/event/february-earc-meeting-with-guest-speaker-dr-aramaki/
Compass Real Estate, 700 110th Ave NE #270, Bellevue, WA 98004.
*Please bring your parking ticket for complimentary parking. Valet parking is not included.
Thank you for the support and we look forward to meeting you!

🎉 Celebrate Our Newest Rotarians! 🎉
2025-02-18 16:00 - 18:30
District 5030 is rolling out the red carpet for all our newest Rotarians, and you’re invited to join the fun!
🤝 What’s Happening:
This is your chance to connect, mingle, and network with fellow Rotarians who are just as new and excited about Rotary as you are! It’s not just a party—it’s an opportunity to make meaningful connections, explore the world of Rotary, and discover all that District 5030 has to offer.
🌟 Highlights of the Evening:

Socialize with other new Rotarians in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Network with District Leadership and learn how Rotary can empower you.
Enjoy delicious appetizers (on us!) and beverages (available for purchase).

🗓️ Event Details:

Who: All new Rotarians as of January 1, 2024—plus your sponsor!
When: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Where: Dave & Buster’s Bellevue

11639 NE 4th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004

🎁 Cost: Free for new Rotarians and their sponsors.
Click here to RSVP
💌 RSVP Required:
Space is limited, so don’t wait—reserve your spot now!
If you need more information, contact Tim Leahy, District Membership Chair
Email: tleahy1@gmail.com
Let’s make this a celebration to remember! See you there! 🎈

Save the Date! Out of this World Fundraiser!!
2025-03-08 18:00 - 23:00 | McMenamins Anderson School Bothell
Please join us at McMenamins Anderson School Bothell for a fun evening of dancing, live music, silent auction, great food, raise the paddle, and more! Our fundraiser supports three scholarships for the Northshore Rotary Scholarship fund and three full year scholarships at Cascadia College. We would love to have our Rotary friends across the Puget Sound join us!

Hearts & Wine
2025-03-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Pickering Barn in Issaquah
Join us for dinner at Hearts & Wine for an evening of fun, fellowship, fundraising and wine tasting (beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages, too). This year, Hearts & Wine will be held at Pickering Barn in Issaquah. Proceeds benefit Harvest Against Hunger and will help reduce hunger, prevent food waste and build healthier communities and more equitable food systems. Purchase tickets at: www.harvestagainsthunger.org/hearts-wine-2025

Read Seattle Movement Meeting
2025-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Holgate Church of Christ, 2600 S. Holgate St.
Make reading a reality for every child in Seattle.
The literacy situation in Seattle Public Schools and surrounding areas is discouraging and historically disappointing. The SPS October 2024 Audit report points out the continuing disparities and low proficiency reading levels for BIPOC and particularly Black Male students. The reports state that only 60% of SPS 3rd graders are reading at the proficiency levels for their grade. The proficiency level is 40% for BIPOC and 28% for Black Males.
72% of Black Males in the 3rd grade aren’t reading at their grade level.
While these results are shocking, they aren’t new. The reading proficiency levels for BIPOC and Black male students have been low for decades. It’s time to act and reverse the trend. The future of our kids depends on it. Read Seattle is building a community-driven literacy movement by connecting volunteers with local nonprofits, making a real difference. We are asking for your support in promoting this community-driven initiative.
On Saturday, March 15th, at 2 PM, the Read Seattle Community Coalition will host a literacy awareness and recruiting event at Holgate Church of Christ, 2600 S. Holgate St. Our goal is to get individuals to sign up to become reading tutors. We will invite the Seattle Mayor, Seattle City Council, King County Council, Seattle School Board Members, and other officials to this vital community event.
Your support is needed.
We would like you to attend our event on March 15th at 2 PM if you can and are willing. Your presence and support will go a long way in bringing attention to this enormous opportunity. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or go to https://www.readseattle.org/sentencedfilm
to register for the event.
If you have questions, please call Lori Walker at 206-399-0165 or Joe Hunter Jr. at 504-621-6524
