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 District Governor October Update
One of the joys of journeying around the district to meet with fellow Rotarians during club visits are the lessons I have gained from our Rotary legacy over the years. On the occasion of visiting the Lynnwood club, I was presented with a book entitled Lomcevak by Don Bakken, which spoke to Lynnwood Rotary’s sponsorship of the International Air Fair. This title is the Czechoslovakian word for “headache.” An apt title in many ways for describing the annual international event, which was challenging, dramatic, and, when successfully completed, spectacular. | ||
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 Letter from the Editor
Dear Fellow Rotarians, Last year, our Rotary clubs throughout District 5030 came together in an extraordinary way to combat hunger in our communities. Through unwavering dedication and the incredible power of partnerships and collaboration, we raised enough funds to distribute over 4,000,000 servings of healthy food to children and families who were suffering from hunger and food insecurity. This remarkable achievement demonstrated the undeniable strength that arises when Rotary clubs and community partners unite to address a common cause. This year, we are building upon the success of our Hunger Relief initiative with even greater enthusiasm. | ||
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 World Polio Day 2023 – Let’s Make Polio History!Listed in this issue · 2023-10-24 World Polio Day 2023 Join the Discovery Center and Rotary International for a hybrid event commemorating World Polio Day 202 3 “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. | ||
 Wingo is Back!Listed in this issue · 2023-10-26 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 | ||
 Find Your Inspiration in San DiegoHistorical conference · April 16–19, 2026 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. | ||
 2024 Rotary International Convention – SingaporeListed in this issue · 2024-05-24 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. | ||
 District Business Meeting (Victoria Conference Center’s Theatre – Hybrid Meeting)Listed in this issue · 2023-10-14 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. | ||
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 Operation Pollination Project: Lake Forest Park
The Environmental Sustainability Committee of the Lake Forest Park Rotary Club is developing a three site project in Pfingst Animal Acres Park located at 175 th and Brookside Blvd NE in Lake Forest Park. We have three separate sites which each have a slightly different micro climate where we will be planting native pollinators for birds, bees and other animals. The finished areas will have signage and information about the creation of the project as well as identifying signage. There will be information for the community on how to develop a pollinator garden in their own gardens. | ||
 37th Annual Auburn Rotary Scholarship Show
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. | ||
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 Environmental Rotary Club of Puget Sound – Virtual Movie Night Screening of HoneylandListed in this issue · 2023-10-20 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. | ||
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 Hope Factory: Volunteer to Build Tiny Homes
To all of our District 5030 clubs, Rotarians from our district have been building tiny homes at the Hope Factory run by Barb Oliver for the last three years. We have built as a district approximately 36 tiny homes and donated over $80K to the project. Presently we have a standing building date on the 4th Saturday of each month to provide at least 12 volunteers to build one tiny home. Volunteers are instructed to arrive at 9am and usually we are done by 2pm. It’s a perfect way to experience construction of a building without any prior knowledge. | ||
 Morocco Earthquake Response Fund
As a global humanitarian organization, Rotary continually takes action to help communities in need. The Rotary Foundation has established a temporary Morocco Earthquake Response Fund to support immediate assistance efforts through disaster response grants. We’ll begin fundraising efforts soon to finance the grants, which will be available specifically to areas affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake on 8 September that killed several thousand people, injured even more, and destroyed an estimated 50,000 homes. | ||
 Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge
Rotary International President, Gordon Mclnally, announced yesterday that in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and World Vision, Rotary is launching Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge. This will provide $30 million to help combat malaria, diarrheal disease and respiratory infections – the top killers of children under five years – in four countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. These countries include Zambia, Nigeria, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo. “I have some exciting news to share. | ||
 Rotary District 5030 Foundation for 2023-24
As we are approaching the first in person Rotary District Conference in Victoria, BC on October 13 to 15, for District 5030 in 3 years, this is the time to celebrate Rotary foundation that has been serving globally since 1917. Initiated by RI President Arch Klumph, an endorsement was formed “for the purpose of doing good in the world”. The first initial contribution was only $26.50, and it turned into a motion of a power force that has transformed millions of lives around the globe. | ||
 Embracing our Vocational Legacy
As we focus on the future for district 5030, one area of opportunity for our success lies with embracing our vocational legacy. It is a cornerstone of Rotary’s rich legacy that has ultimately underpinned our relevance and value to the communities we serve. In fact, the first initial years of Rotary’s history was driven by business engagement, which fueled its massive growth in those formative years. However, in the US, over the years this aspect of our service has dwindled in interest amongst our members with the reality that our connection to the business and professional world has slipped. | ||
 Meet Lorelei Higgins!
Friday, October 13 th @ 4PM in the Oak Bay Room at the Rotary 5030 District Conference in Victoria, B.C. Hosted by the District 5030 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Enjoy a fireside chat with a Rotary Peace Fellow creating worldwide impact! Be inspired by Lorelei, a Métis Canadian who is committed to creating lasting, systemic change through the creation of resilient, equitable, diverse, and vibrant communities. She has worked locally and globally leading complex projects/programs and teams with equity; diversity; inclusion; belonging; anti-racism; and truth and reconciliation at their core. | ||
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