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| Rachele Bouchand |
Hello Rotary Family! The theme for August is Membership and New Club Development. Membership is so important to our work! Rotary is a grassroots organization and our project ideas and innovation come from individual members, like you. We are not looking to grow for the sake of growing, but engaged members means we have the people power to make an impact through our projects and the donor base to fund grants through Global Grants and District Grants matching. As I continue my club visits, my ask of you is to SHARE YOUR STORY.
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August is an exciting month for Rotary as we celebrate “Membership and New Club Development Month.” This theme is a reminder of the importance of growing our Rotary family, both by attracting new members and establishing new clubs. Strong membership is the backbone of our organization, allowing us to expand our reach and increase our impact on the communities we serve. Shout Out to Our Newly Formed Clubs We are thrilled to welcome our newly formed clubs to District 5030. Your energy, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives are invaluable to our mission.
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Listed in this issue · 2024-09-11 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.
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| Alan Merry |
On a sunny August 2nd, seventy-one Rotarians and guests from 17 Rotary District 5030 Clubs gathered at T-Mobile Park, providing the perfect boost for the Seattle Mariners. The day started with excitement as Victor Robles sent the first pitch he saw over the left field wall, giving the Mariners an early 1-0 lead in the first inning. The excitement continued in the second inning when Luke Raley and Justin Turner took the game to the next level.
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The annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival is organized by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park. A service group, first started in the area, in 1958. From then to now, Rotarians from Des Moines/Normandy Park, WA have assembled to exchange ideas and take action in the face of our community’s most pressing concerns. From providing the Des Moines Area Food Bank for six decades to putting instruments in the hands of kids who want to play in band, but can’t afford it, the Rotary is People of Action.
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The Rotary Club of Edmonds is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Oktoberfest event, set to take place on September 13th and 14th at Edmonds Civic Playfield 598 Edmonds St., Edmonds. This year promises to be more exciting than ever, with a significant new feature: attendees can now purchase tickets in advance online for the event’s immensely popular Beer Garden. The introduction of online ticket sales aims to streamline the entry process, reduce wait times, and enhance the overall experience for guests.
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| Catherine Gibson |
B J Cummings, author of The River That Made Seattle: A Natural and Human History of the Duwamish, will be speaking at the Rotary Club of Seattle International District, on Thursday, September 5. The luncheon meeting will be at Joyale Seafood Restaurant, 900 Jackson, at 11:30. Cummings founded the Duwamish River Clean-up Coalition and managed community engagement for the University of Washington’s Superfund Research Program. She was awarded the River Network’s River Hero award for her work leading the community-cased cleanup and restoration of the Duwamish River.
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Quilts of Valor presented Rotary Club of Kent Member Aaron Hazard a beautiful quilt in recognition of his service at our club meeting on July 9th. It was a special presentation. It was nice to have Aaron’s family attend the meeting.
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Enger, a beloved member of the Rotary Club of West Seattle and a distinguished Past District Governor of Rotary District 5030. Serving as District Governor from July 2014 to June 2015, John was a dedicated Rotarian whose contributions and leadership left an indelible mark on our community. Throughout his many years of service, John also held the role of Assistant Governor, where his guidance and support were invaluable to countless Rotarians and clubs within the district.
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