DISTRICT GOVERNOR MESSAGE
As the golden hues of September grace our calendars, we stand at the precipice of a month that holds profound significance in our hearts – Basic Education and Literacy Month. It’s a time when our collective efforts converge, forming a symphony of compassion, innovation, and service that has the power to transform lives and empower communities. This month, we delve into a theme that resonates with the core of Rotary’s ethos: “Can one person truly make a difference?”
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Using age as a metric for membership is a slippery slope that leads to divisions within the club. These divisions are not only disheartening but also run counter to the very essence of Rotary...
Staying current with branding is crucial for any organization that aims to have a relevant and enduring impact on its audience...
In a ceaselessly evolving world, where every day unfolds with new stories and developments, the harrowing news of the Maui fire has etched a sad chapter that will be remembered for generations. As reported by Reuters, this catastrophic event stands as a stark testament to nature's unpredictable fury, challenging our perceived sense of security and continuity. The expansive scale of the disaster, both in terms of physical damage and its emotional toll, has transcended...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Help Feed Pierce County!
With over 51% of county residents impacted by food insecurity and the high cost of groceries, this one-day project will ensure families have access to nutritious, high-protein food.
WEST COAST OYSTER SHUCKING CHAMPIONSHIP
Since 1982 Shelton Skookum Rotary has hosted this unique event that assists local nonprofits who participate as vendors to raise funds...
DISTRICT NEWS
POLIO TARGETED FOR ELIMINATION IN 2026
The bad news is that vaccine-derived polio (VDPV) is a rare but significant threat to the global effort to eliminate polio. VDPV is a strain of the poliovirus that has genetically mutated..
WE ARE ROTARIANS, WE ARE NOT OUR AGE | WHY AGE...
Using age as a metric for membership is a slippery slope that leads to divisions within the club. These divisions are not only disheartening but also run counter to the very essence of Rotary...
WE WILL MISS YOU ‘MR. ROTARY’ – MICHAEL PROCTER!
It has often been said that it is a gift to be a Rotarian, to grow to know others in the Rotary family as we share experiences that transform our communities, our world...
THE IMPORTANCE OF ALIGNING CLUB BRANDING WITH ROTARY GUIDELINES
Staying current with branding is crucial for any organization that aims to have a relevant and enduring impact on its audience...
STOCK THE BOX CAMPAIGN
This past year we have responded to major earthquakes, floods, conflicts, and more, delivering emergency aid to hundreds of thousands of people. When disaster...
THE MAUI FIRE: A DEVASTATION BEYOND MEASURE AND A CALL FOR...
In a ceaselessly evolving world, where every day unfolds with new stories and developments, the harrowing news of the Maui fire has etched a...
CLUB NEWS
ROTARY AND THE PEACE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
The school building was started in 2010 and was developed to a shell funded from various donation sources. In 2019, Gordon and Joyce Graham visited the school, and in 2020, they committed to raising the funds...
GIG HARBOR ROTARY PARTNERS WITH DOLLY PARTON TO HELP KIDS
Dolly dazzled an invitation-only audience of enthusiastic supporters of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to celebrate the day. These supporters have worked diligently...
ROTARY AT HOME: ASSURING THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY
Assuring our health is not solely the responsibility of our healthcare authorities. Rotary has a major role to play. I first encountered “Rotary” as a name on crates of vaccines when working...
SUPPORTING EDUCATION IS PRIMARY FOR EAST JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB
The club granted nearly $35,000 in scholarships for Chimacum and Quilcene high school seniors, an adult returning to higher education, and Chimacum pre-K children who can't afford tuition.
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD JOINS THE ROTARY CLUB OF LAKEWOOD FUNDING THE DOLLY PARTON...
Rotary Club of Lakewood will continue fundraising efforts already underway throughout all program years...
TACOMA SUNRISE ROTARY CONDUCTS DEI SURVEY
Care was taken to ensure the qualitative survey followed sound scientific practice. The committee learned the most common barrier that held back interviewees from joining Rotary was...
PORT ORCHARD ROTARY 50TH YEAR PROJECT – GIVENS PARK PAYCOURTS
It's a big deal to turn 50! As Port Orchard Rotary Club celebrates their 50th anniversary, Rotarians are once again redoubling their efforts to make their local community a...
NGAMO SECONDARY SCHOOL- ZIMBABWE
In the remote village of Ngamo at the edge of the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, near the Kalahari desert, a secondary school compound was erected by several organizations...
THE ROTARY CLUB OF GIG HARBOR WOMEN’S PRISON PROGRAM
The typical student profile of those participating in the program reveals important insights into the challenges faced by women who serve time...
ROTARIAN TREKS ACROSS GRAND CANYON TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST ALS AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
It was the philanthropic spirit instilled in him from years of serving in Rotary that urged one Rotarian to test his physical and mental limits...
Help Feed Pierce County!
With over 51% of county residents impacted by food insecurity and the high cost of groceries, this one-day project will ensure families have access to nutritious, high-protein food.
PORT ORCHARD ROTARY CELEBRATES OVER 30 YEARS OF EXCHANGE STUDENTS
It’s a big deal to turn 50! It’s an even bigger deal to celebrate the accomplishments of a strong and robust Rotary Club...
HONORING ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR
Surrounded by lifelong friends and family, the East Bremerton Rotary Club happily surprised and honored Bill Wright with the Lew Bruser Rotarian of the Year Award.
WEST COAST OYSTER SHUCKING CHAMPIONSHIP
Since 1982 Shelton Skookum Rotary has hosted this unique event that assists local nonprofits who participate as vendors to raise funds...
ROTARY SMASH BURGER EVENT IN SUPPORT OF UNITY OF EFFORT
Over 300 meals and beverages were served to an appreciative audience of first responders and community members attending the event...
A COMMUNITY EVENT MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
The entire event is centered around the idea of Reuse, Recycle, and Reduce and, at the same time, benefits scores of non-profits. When the event has concluded, we are passionate about reducing what remains.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS A SERVICE CLUB
There are five criteria used to make the selection. Producing a community event to enrich our community and provide family rich entertainment, adding to the economic vitality and quality of life.
HELP TODAY | MAUI FIRES RELIEF FUND
Today has been a tragic day for our Rotarians, families and friends on the Island of Maui. The fires across the island have changed lives forever. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted.
WHY I WILL ALWAYS BE A ROTARIAN
Everything now unfolded at lightning speed. It was kind of a fantastic blur.
IN LOVING MEMORY
AREA OF FOCUS
ROTARY AND THE PEACE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
The school building was started in 2010 and was developed to a shell funded from various donation sources. In 2019, Gordon and Joyce Graham visited the school, and in 2020, they committed to raising the funds...
GIG HARBOR ROTARY PARTNERS WITH DOLLY PARTON TO HELP KIDS
Dolly dazzled an invitation-only audience of enthusiastic supporters of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to celebrate the day. These supporters have worked diligently...
ROTARY AT HOME: ASSURING THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY
Assuring our health is not solely the responsibility of our healthcare authorities. Rotary has a major role to play. I first encountered “Rotary” as a name on crates of vaccines when working...
SUPPORTING EDUCATION IS PRIMARY FOR EAST JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB
The club granted nearly $35,000 in scholarships for Chimacum and Quilcene high school seniors, an adult returning to higher education, and Chimacum pre-K children who can't afford tuition.
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD JOINS THE ROTARY CLUB OF LAKEWOOD FUNDING...
Rotary Club of Lakewood will continue fundraising efforts already underway throughout all program years...
TACOMA SUNRISE ROTARY CONDUCTS DEI SURVEY
Care was taken to ensure the qualitative survey followed sound scientific practice. The committee learned the most common barrier that held back interviewees from joining Rotary was...
NGAMO SECONDARY SCHOOL- ZIMBABWE
In the remote village of Ngamo at the edge of the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, near the Kalahari desert, a secondary school compound was erected by several organizations...
POLIO TARGETED FOR ELIMINATION IN 2026
The bad news is that vaccine-derived polio (VDPV) is a rare but significant threat to the global effort to eliminate polio. VDPV is a strain of the poliovirus that has genetically mutated..
WHATS NEW?
ROTARY AND THE PEACE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
The school building was started in 2010 and was developed to a shell funded from various donation sources. In 2019, Gordon and Joyce Graham visited the school, and in 2020, they committed to raising the funds...
GIG HARBOR ROTARY PARTNERS WITH DOLLY PARTON TO HELP KIDS
Dolly dazzled an invitation-only audience of enthusiastic supporters of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to celebrate the day. These supporters have worked diligently...
ROTARY AT HOME: ASSURING THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY
Assuring our health is not solely the responsibility of our healthcare authorities. Rotary has a major role to play. I first encountered “Rotary” as a name on crates of vaccines when working...
SUPPORTING EDUCATION IS PRIMARY FOR EAST JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB
The club granted nearly $35,000 in scholarships for Chimacum and Quilcene high school seniors, an adult returning to higher education, and Chimacum pre-K children who can't afford tuition.
THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD JOINS THE ROTARY CLUB OF LAKEWOOD FUNDING...
Rotary Club of Lakewood will continue fundraising efforts already underway throughout all program years...
TACOMA SUNRISE ROTARY CONDUCTS DEI SURVEY
Care was taken to ensure the qualitative survey followed sound scientific practice. The committee learned the most common barrier that held back interviewees from joining Rotary was...
PORT ORCHARD ROTARY 50TH YEAR PROJECT – GIVENS PARK PAYCOURTS
It's a big deal to turn 50! As Port Orchard Rotary Club celebrates their 50th anniversary, Rotarians are once again redoubling their efforts to...
NGAMO SECONDARY SCHOOL- ZIMBABWE
In the remote village of Ngamo at the edge of the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, near the Kalahari desert, a secondary school compound was erected by several organizations...
ROTARIAN TREKS ACROSS GRAND CANYON TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST ALS...
It was the philanthropic spirit instilled in him from years of serving in Rotary that urged one Rotarian to test his physical and mental limits...
THE ROTARY CLUB OF GIG HARBOR WOMEN’S PRISON PROGRAM
The typical student profile of those participating in the program reveals important insights into the challenges faced by women who serve time...