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 Creating Lasting Impact: Now Is the Time
Summer has a rhythm of its own in Rotary. Vacations happen. Meetings get a little smaller. Calendars get complicated. Some clubs take a break, while others trade their regular meetings for picnics, service projects and summer activities. And then fall arrives. Our clubs come back together, committees get moving, projects begin taking shape—and suddenly the Rotary year feels like it is in full swing. This… | ||
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 The Power of Rotary Action Groups: Connecting Clubs to a World of Impact
A Rotary club’s ability to change lives should never be limited to the expertise sitting around its meeting table.Every club brings commitment, relationships and an understanding of its community. But when members take on a complex challenge—poverty, dementia, clean water, human trafficking or another pressing need—they may need specialized knowledge, experienced partners and guidance about what works.That is where Rotary Action Groups can make a… | ||
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 Your Rotary Story Is Already in Your Camera Roll
Over the past three months, the Public Image Playbook has been exploring how we can tell the Rotary story in new and engaging ways. July: Every Rotary Club Has a Story Worth Telling. Who's Hearing Yours? We started by looking at the stories within our clubs and asking how we can make sure those stories reach beyond our membership and into our communities. August: Your… | ||
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 Trust in Turbulence: What the Four-Way Test Can Teach Us About Leading Rotary Through Change
I recently read Trust in Turbulence: The 2026 State of Organizational Trust, a research report from SparkEffect examining what happens to organizational trust when people and organizations experience disruption. It wasn't written about Rotary, but it got me thinking about Rotary almost immediately. The report's central premise is both simple and challenging: disruption is inevitable, but the way an organization responds to disruption can either… | ||
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 2027 Rotary District 5030 ConferenceSeptember 1, 2026 · 6:00 am · See description See Details | ||
 Rotary Work Party @ Elk Run FarmOctober 11, 2026 · 10:00 am · See description https://www.harvestagainsthunger.org/rotary-work-parties-at-elk-run-farm/ We are excited about bringing back Rotary work parties and invite you to join us on the second Sunday of the month from April – October 2026 from 10am-2pm at Elk Run Farm. Elk Run Farm isn’t just a place where food is grown – it’s a farm that exists solely to serve hunger relief organizations across South King County. Every carrot pulled, every… | ||
 Help Us Finish the Growing Season Strong: Last Elk Run Farm Work Party in 2026October 11, 2026 · 10:00 am · See description Last Elk Run Farm Work Party in 2026 | ||
 Rotary District 5030 Foundation Gala Dinner - October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 · 5:00 pm · See description Featuring Rotary International President Elect Larry Lundsford Friday, October 16, 2026 5:00 PM DoubleTree Hotel SeaTac $225 per person Register here: https://district5030.org/event-tickets/ Event Overview This special evening will celebrate and recognize District 5030 Rotarians who have increased their giving to the Rotary International Foundation and advanced to a new level of contribution. Honorees will receive stage recognition, meet RIPE Larry Lundsford, and receive a special… | ||
 10th ANNUAL ROTARY DIPLOMACY DAYOctober 21, 2026 · 12:00 pm · See description YOU’RE INVITED! Join Rotarians across our district for the 10th Annual Rotary Diplomacy Day on Wednesday, October 21st, at The Rainier Club starting at 12:00 PM. This year, the Diplomacy Day spotlight is on Taiwan, the host country for the 2026 Rotary International Convention. We are honored to welcome May Lin, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle, as our featured… | ||
 District 5030 Conference - Walla Walla 2027!April 15, 2027 · 12:00 am · See description Registration is now open for the 2027 Rotary District 5030 Conference, April 15–18, 2027, in beautiful Walla Walla, Washington. Think of it as a mini-vacation with a purpose—Rotary inspiration, fellowship, historic downtown Walla Walla, great dining, golf, and time with friends. Don’t wait: the 2026 conference and host hotel sold out early, and space at the 2027 host venue is limited. What’s New for 2027… | ||
 2027 Rotary International Convention in Barcelona, SpainJune 26, 2027 · 8:00 am · See description The 2027 Rotary International Convention will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from June 26–30, 2027 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. The event brings together thousands of Rotary members from across the globe for service, networking, and inspiration. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] | ||
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 Your 2027 District Conference weekend is calling.
If you’ve already registered, thank you! You can safely delete this reminder. Join fellow Rotarians April 15–18, 2027, at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla for Ignite Your Rotary Spirit—a weekend designed for fellowship, fresh ideas, local flavor, and renewed purpose. This year’s conference builds on what members loved most: more time to connect, more ways for clubs to share ideas, and more… | ||
 2026 Council on Resolutions: Review, Feedback and District Voting Timeline
The proposed resolutions for the 2026 Council on Resolutions (COR) have now been published, and the commenting period is open. I am sharing this information to ensure that our District 5030 leadership has an opportunity to review the proposals and provide input that will inform our district’s voting decisions. You can review the published resolutions here: 2026 Council on Resolutions: Proposed Resolutions. The Rules of… | ||
 The Experience of a Lifetime
I think we'll all agree that investing in youth is one of the best things we can do for the health of our communities. And one of the best ways to do that is to offer a young person a chance to encounter other cultures and countries.Our District Rotary Youth Exchange Team is preparing to do just that for a group of young people from our district, over… | ||
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 Happy Hour for Good benefiting The Center for Wooden BoatsOn each third Thursday from July through September, Lake Union Rotary hosts a Happy Hour for Good at the Center for Wooden Boats on Lake Union. Please join us on September 17 to support this month's beneficiary: The Center for Wooden Boats! This month we'll be meeting in the CWB's Bill Garden Boat Hall in the Wagner Education Center by the parking lot along Valley… | ||
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Dolly Parton: A Rotarian at Heart I was taking a little snooze on the I5 freeway the other day when Whitney Houston singing ‘I Will Always Love You’ filled the car. As I screeched along with her, I thought of Dolly Parton, the writer of that song. You know, Dolly would have made a fabulous Rotarian. Well, guess what—she did indeed make a fabulous Rotarian! Dolly is… | ||
 Rotary Club of West Seattle Gleans 1348 Pounds of Fruit For Local Food Banks
Apples, plums, pears and grapes galore were harvested from our neighborhood trees in our 2-day annual gleaning project. In this second year of collaboration with the food banks of White Center and West Seattle, our members and volunteers braved the elements to glean fruit (at least on the rainy morning in September). Neighbors signed up their trees to be harvested. There’s an abundance of fruit… | ||
 Two Rotary Districts, One Shared Commitment: Building a Continuing Partnership with FloreSer Girls Home in Mazatlán
Helping Girls Learn, Grow and Flourish Two Rotary Districts, One Shared Commitment: Building a Continuing Partnership with FloreSer Girls Home in Mazatlán For the past three years, Shoreline Rotary in Rotary District 5030 and South Everett/Mukilteo Rotary in Rotary District 5050 have worked together to support FloreSer Girls Home in Mazatlán, Mexico. Their shared efforts are helping create a safe and encouraging environment where girls… | ||
 Shoreline Rotary invited the Community to Color Shoreline at the Ridgecrest Art Walk
Shoreline Rotary invited the community to pick up a crayon, colored pencil, or marker to help bring our local environment to life at the Downtown Ridgecrest Art Walk. At the Shoreline Rotary booth, Art Walk visitors of all ages were invited to participate in the Shoreline Nature Mural, a community art project celebrating the natural places and wildlife that make our area special. Five large,… | ||
 📚 Wrapping Up September: Education Opens Door
As September comes to a close, Shoreline Rotary is wrapping up a month of stories celebrating Rotary’s focus on Basic Education and Literacy. Throughout the month, we explored what education can make possible—from supporting local students to helping provide educational opportunities thousands of miles away. Here’s a look back at the stories we shared: 🎓 Opening Doors to Education: The Harley & Michele O’Neil Student… | ||
 Bloodworks NW
Thank for your time and donations! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of research on the disease, mourn the ones we’ve lost, and do our part to help people who are fighting now. Among the many powerful procedures, medications, and operations involved in cancer treatment, one essential element that only volunteer donors can provide is blood. Please take an… | ||
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