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 Rotary Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Month
February is Rotary Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Month. According to Rotary International, today, over 70 million people are displaced because of conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights. Half of this number are children. As Rotarians, Promoting Peace is one of our seven areas of focus. While the idea of promoting peace may seem like a large and unattainable aspiration, I assure you that the work you do every day has a positive affect in the world. Our district has actively created and supported service projects in our local community and around the globe. | ||
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 Pacific Northwest PETS: Equipping Rotary Leaders with Proven Strategies for Membership Growth and Fundraising Success
As incoming Rotary club presidents prepare to gather for the Pacific Northwest President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) , two key challenges will be top of mind: how to grow club membership and how to fundraise effectively. While PETS provides invaluable leadership training, networking opportunities, and best practices, two powerful initiatives— Hunger Strike and the EPIC Day of Service —are already proving to be game-changers in addressing both of these pressing concerns. | ||
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 Eastside Action Rotary Club (EARC) Meeting w/ Guest Speaker Dr. Aramaki held on February 13, 2025, 5:30pmListed in this issue · 2025-02-13 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. | ||
 🎉 Celebrate Our Newest Rotarians! 🎉Listed in this issue · 2025-02-18 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. | ||
 Save the Date! Out of this World Fundraiser!!Listed in this issue · 2025-03-08 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! | ||
 Queens of the Green: An Evening of Irish-themed Rainbow BingoListed in this issue · 2025-03-15 May the luck o’ the Irish be with you on Saturday, March 15, when we welcome Sylvia O’Stayformore back as Rainbow Bingo emcee at the West Seattle Golf Course. This fundraiser is a major source of funds for Rotary Club of West Seattle’s work providing scholarships for young adults, new school supplies and clothing for local youth, clean stoves in Guatemala, and much more! Like last time, tickets will be $40 each and tables (8 seats) are $300. | ||
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 Los Angeles Wildfires: ShelterBox USA and Rotary District 5280 Step Up for Evacuees
Los Angeles is once again under siege by wildfires, with the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Lidia fires marking some of the most destructive in the city’s history. Over 180,000 people have been forced to evacuate as the flames consumed thousands of homes, leaving devastation in their wake. Amid this crisis, ShelterBox USA, in collaboration with Rotary District 5280, has stepped up to provide critical relief for displaced families. At the Pasadena Convention Center, where many evacuees have sought refuge, ShelterBox USA has been distributing essential supplies, including thermal blankets, solar lights, and personal bags to those in need. | ||
 Introducing Stacie Thorlakson as Co-Chair of the District 5030 Public Image Committee
The District 5030 Public Image Committee is pleased to welcome Stacie Thorlakson as its new Co-Chair. Stacie will be working alongside Committee Chair Chris Nakea and fellow committee members to elevate the district’s public image and strengthen Rotary’s presence in the community. With her extensive experience in public relations, business development, and multi-media marketing, she brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to this important role. Stacie is no stranger to leadership within Rotary. | ||
 Educating Rotarians on Pending Environmental Legislation
Educating Rotarians on Pending Environmental Legislation in Olympia The Rotary District 5030 Environmental Sustainability Committee encourages all Rotarians to stay informed about important environmental legislation. Below is a summary of the pending Recycling Reform Act , which is currently being considered in Olympia. While Rotary itself cannot engage in lobbying , individual Rotarians concerned about this issue are encouraged to contact their elected officials in their personal capacity . The following information is provided by the Environmental Priorities Coalition . | ||
 Rotary International Council on Legislation: Open Forums to Review & Discuss Pending Enactments
Council on Legislation Proposals We are in the midst of Rotary International’s Council on Legislation (COL) season. This once-every-three-years assembly considers enactments to Rotary’s Constitution, Bylaws and Manual of Procedure. In April, the COL will be voting on enactments involving membership, Club administration, Rotaract, qualifications for various positions, and many other topics. Proposed Enactment 25-07, for example, would lower the minimum number of new members needed to charter a new club from 20 to at least 15. | ||
 Duwamish River Restoration Project
Our dynamic Rotary District 5030 Environmental Sustainability Committee is very active this year and invites Rotarians to participate in a hands-on environmental project on Saturday, April 19, from 9 AM to 1 PM . We will be working on the banks of Seattle’s primary urban river, the Duwamish River , removing invasive species and planting indigenous trees and shrubs. This is a District-wide project , and we need 40 volunteers to join us. | ||
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 Rotary Club of Seattle (Seattle #4) Finalist Presentations, Recipient of $75,000 Large Local Grant Announced
Rotary Club of Seattle (Seattle #4) one of the larger and more influential Rotary Clubs in the world, recently convened at The Rainier Club to hear from three remarkable finalists for this year’s Seattle Rotary Service Foundation (SRSF) $75,000 Large Local Grant . The finalists— Operation Nightwatch, Uplift NW, and PDA/Third Avenue Project/We Deliver Care —each presented compelling cases for funding, highlighting their essential work supporting some of Seattle’s most vulnerable populations. | ||
 Warm Hearts and Warm Hands – February Donation Drive
Join the Eastside Action Rotary Club Winter Donation Drive: Help Spread The Love this February! As the cold winds of winter are here, many in our community are struggling in the harsh reality of freezing temperatures without the proper clothing or shelter. The items collected will help Volunteer Services in King County. Volunteer Services. is a program of Catholic Community Services. A Washington state-wide program, started as a safety net for older adults and adults with disabilities. Let’s work together to bring warmth and hope to those who need it most. | ||
 Bloodworks Northwest is declaring a Code Red
Dear Members, Families and Friends, Our current community situation needs your help in the form of more blood donations. Thank you for those who have already donated in January: 39 Rotarians! Three of those donors gave platelets, while 36 gave whole blood. See the message below from Bloodworks NW. Bloodworks Northwest is declaring a Code Red emergency blood shortage. Blood donors are urgently needed to combat a severe shortage: less than half of the donors needed in February have signed up to give. | ||
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