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 Rotary’s Monthly Focus-Clean Water and Sanitation (WASH)
Hello Rotary Family! March is Rotary’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) month. WASH is one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus and Rotarians have supported projects around the world that provide communities with access to clean water and sanitation. These initiatives have a large ripple effect on communities. Close, reliable access to water decreases incidents of waterborne diseases and allows children to attend school (versus spending a large portion of their day gathering water for the family). Additionally, hygiene protocols decrease illness and allow girls to attend school all month long. Learn more about WASH here . | ||
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 The Power of Planning: Why Every Club Needs a Three-Year Strategy
Dear Fellow Rotarians, As we step into March—Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month , it’s the perfect time to reflect on the power of sustainable impact . One of the most effective ways clubs can amplify their impact is through long-term strategic planning . Rotary International has long encouraged clubs to think beyond the one-year leadership cycle and develop a three-year rolling strategic plan to ensure continuity, stability, and growth. A well-crafted plan doesn’t just keep clubs focused—it allows for bigger, more ambitious projects, strengthens membership, and ensures financial sustainability. Why a Three-Year Plan? 1. | ||
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 Hearts & WineListed in this issue · 2025-03-14 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 MeetingListed in this issue · 2025-03-15 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. | ||
 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. | ||
 Rotarians Inspired to Succeed & Engage (RISE) 2025Listed in this issue · 2025-04-09 For President Elects & Emerging Leaders Registration is now open for the 2025 RISE sessions. This 11-week virtual and in-person professional series integrates leadership best practices with Rotary principles. Each participant is paired with a Rotary mentor. Go online or use the QR code below to register for this amazing program. https://district5030.org/rise/ Registration Deadlines: COHORT 4 (NORTH): April 9 and 24, May 8 and 22, June 5, 12, and 16 Registration deadline: March 26, 2025 COHORT 5 (EASTSIDE): Sept. 11 and 18, Oct. 2 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 4 Registration deadline: August 28, 2025 | ||
 RYLA NorthwestListed in this issue · 2025-06-05 Event: RYLA Northwest 📅 June 5 – 8, 2025 (Noon to Noon) 📍 YMCA Camp Colman Rotary Clubs are encouraged to sponsor high school students for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) conference . This transformative leadership experience helps young leaders develop essential skills through hands-on activities and mentorship. 🔗 Learn more about the program and eligibility at rylanw.org . 📩 Clubs interested in sponsoring students can contact the RYLA Northwest team at rylnorthwest@gmail.com . | ||
 Rotary Club of Enumclaw’s Father Daughter DanceHistorical conference · April 16–19, 2026 On March 8th the Rotary Club of Enumclaw will be hosting our annual Father Daughter Dance in the Enumclaw High School commons. This is such a fun activity for the father’s and daughters of our community and is well attended each year. It is one of the main fundraising events for the club with sponsors for the event as well as ticket sales. The theme this year will be a Masquerade ball. | ||
 2025 District 5030 Learning SymposiumListed in this issue · 2025-04-19 We are still taking registrations for the 2025 District 5030 Learning Symposium being held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center. This year’s theme, Empowering Leaders to Enrich Communities , promises to inspire and equip you with the tools and knowledge to elevate yours and your Rotary club’s experience. Act now! Registrations quickly filled up during January and this is your second chance to secure your spot. If you haven’t registered yet, sign up immediately as we expect to reach capacity. | ||
 Restoration of Duwamish River on SaturdayListed in this issue · 2025-05-03 Calling on Rotary volunteers from around Rotary District 5030. WE NEED 40 of you and/or family members and friends. If you value our Seattle home and environment, please join us for a half day of work restoring Seattle’s only waterway the Duwamish River. We will meet from 9 am to 1 pm and work on removing invasive species from the banks of the Duwamish River and planting native species. | ||
 The Big TasteListed in this issue · 2025-04-19 University Sunrise Rotary is holding its 9th annual fundraising social called The Big Taste on April 19, 2025 from 4-8 pm. We would love to welcome you to this fun event! The Big Taste is a very apt description of the event. An average of 25 vendors offer tastes of Pacific Northwest wines, beers, spirits and ciders. Our club member Tom Ranken and his band play a host of fun tunes and several food trucks offer tempting treats for sale. | ||
 “Run For The Roses” Covington Rotary Club’s Annual Auction GalaListed in this issue · 2025-04-26 Join us for our Annual Auction Gala on Saturday April 26th, 2025. This Kentucky Derby-themed event will raise money for our local and international projects! A portion of the auction will be on-line and available for bidding on April 23rd. We can’t wait to see you for a night of guaranteed fun as we saddle up and head Off To The Races!! Tickets are available until April 12th, with early-bird pricing through March 31st, 2025. To purchase tickets, bid, or sponsor this event go to: https://event.auctria.com/b5b3d749-e3b3-4b14-bd3d-bdf1c1c69bbf/ | ||
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 Rotary Action Groups: Expanding Rotary’s Impact with ADRAG’s Marketplace Initiative
Why Rotary Action Groups Matter Rotary International is built on the principle of service above self, but some of the world’s greatest challenges require dedicated expertise, collaboration, and innovative solutions. That’s where Rotary Action Groups (RAGs) play a critical role. These groups unite Rotarians, family members, and friends of Rotary who share a passion for specific causes, bringing specialized knowledge and hands-on involvement to projects worldwide. One of the most pressing issues facing communities today is the growing impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia —a crisis affecting millions globally. | ||
 A First-Timer’s Perspective: Attending the Pacific Northwest President-Elect Learning Seminar
Stepping into the Pacific Northwest President-Elect Learning Seminar (PNW PELS) for the first time was both exhilarating and a bit overwhelming. As a first-time attendee, yet as the current president of newly chartered Eastside Action Rotary Club (EARC) and president-elect for the 2025-2026 term, this seminar was pivotal in shaping my leadership journey. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but from the moment I arrived, I could feel the energy, camaraderie, and deep sense of purpose that filled the room. The weekend was a whirlwind of learning, networking, and inspiration. | ||
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 Restoration of Duwamish River work party on April 19
Our dynamic Rotary District 5030 Environmental Sustainability Committee is inviting Rotarians to participate in a hands on service project to help restore the Duwamish River. This will happen on Saturday, April 19, from 9 am to 1 pm. Our work will include removing invasive species and planting indigenous trees and shrubbery. This is a District-wide project and we need 40 Rotarians and/or family and friends to join us. We will meet at 9 am and will have George Blumberg, historian with the Port of Seattle, share about the major cleanup being coordinated by the EPA as a Superfund site. | ||
 Bloodworks NW
Dear Members, Families & Friends, In February, 26 Rotarians used the code! One of those was a first-time donor with Bloodworks Northwest, and one of those donated platelets! Thank you for your time and donations. Three-year-old girls should be looking for leprechauns and pots of gold on St. Patrick’s Day, not receiving a cancer diagnosis. Jane was diagnosed with a rare kidney cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, lungs, and spine on St. Patrick’s Day in 2017. Less than a week later, she received two blood transfusions. | ||
 $100,000 Raised for the Rotary Scholarship in Medicine at WSUMED
The goal to raise $100,000 for the Rotary Scholarship in Medicine was achieved in January. The scholarship is now endowed, awarding four $1000, 4-year scholarship every year. The value of the scholarship awards will increase as the endowment grows. Fundraising began in 2021 with the first scholarship awarded to Britta Bunnel, WSUMED class of 2025. Information about the program including recipients can be found at www.bellevuesunriserotary.org/rotary-scholarship/ . Thank you Rotary Club and individual donors across Washington for your generous support. | ||
 Rotary Scholarship 2021-25 Fundraising Goal Met
Disease Prevention and Treatment is one of Rotary’s causes. This cause aligns well with the mission of the WSU College of Medicine. A primary goal of the College is to address challenging health care environments with a focus on rural communities, Tribal Nations, and people who have been historically marginalized. Our shared goal is to endow and maintain a Rotary Scholarship Fund to assist the College’s students. Fundraising for the Rotary Scholarship in Medicine began in 2021 with the first scholarship awarded to Britta Bunnel of the class of 2025. | ||
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