Happy New Year, Rotary Family!
As we continue the District’s work in supporting clubs this year, a large focus will be on training, expanding leadership opportunities and communicating these strengths to attract and engage members. We are continuing our RISE (Rotarians Inspired to Succeed and Engage) leadership program. Applications and more details are found at https://district5030.org/rise/ . You will also see in-person and virtual training opportunities this year.
Personally, I have benefited from expanding my global perspective through community service and growing my leadership skills through opportunities created by my numerous mentors in Rotary. Many of you have inspiring stories and I encourage you to join me in our storytelling campaign to attract and engage members. I would like you to take time to reflect on two questions: 1) Why did you join Rotary and 2) Why do you stay?
Thank you for your service in Rotary. Because of your work and passion, we are making a positive impact in the world and our communities. I look forward to hearing about the amazing work you do. You are the Magic the Rotary, and I am honored to serve as your District Governor for the 2024-25 year.
Warm regards,
Rachele
First Club Visit with Bellevue Rotary and President Tom Knollmann
Calendar
August
- Rotary Night at the Mariners. Friday, 8/2 at 7:10pm – GET Tickets
September
- Fall RISE (Rotarians Inspired to Succeed and Engage) training program. In person meetings in the South-End of District. Applications and info at https://district5030.org/rise/
- District 5030 Business Meeting, 5:30pm on Monday, 9/9 on Zoom. Each club has one delegate vote per 50 members.
- Zone Institute in Spokane, WA from 9/12-9/14. Conference for Rotarians in the Western part of the US. Early bird registration ends on 7/15. Information and registration at https://www.zoneinstitute.org/October
October
- Rotary Foundation Gala for our District on Thursday, 10/10 at the Doubletree in Seatac.
- We will recognize new Paul Harris Fellows and members who have reached a new tier of giving for the Rotary International Foundation
- First time Paul Harris recipients donate $500 to the Rotary International Foundation
- These members email our District Rotary Foundation Chair, Josh Sutton, at jsutton@seattleymca.org
- The District donates 500 points to these new Paul Harris recipients so they are recognized for their first Paul Harris Fellow award.
February
- PNW PETS (President-Elect Training Seminar). Training for President-Elects. February 21-23, 2025 at the Doubletree Hotel in SeaTac.
April
- RISE training program. In person meetings in the North-end of District. Applications and info at https://district5030.org/rise/
- In-person District Learning Symposium. Dates and location TBD
June
- Year-End Club Celebration for District 5030 Clubs on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Double-Tree in SeaTac.
- Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada. June 21-25. https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/
