OCTOBER 2021...whats happening this month?
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
No matter how you look at it, people will remember the exact words, and exactly how they made them feel, which isn't always a good thing...
UPCOMING EVENTS
A GREAT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY ON HYBRID MEETINGS IS COMING!
If your club has been struggling to figure out what equipment is needed and exactly how to set it up for a hybrid meeting...
DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS – ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2022
The saying goes that everything is “Bigger”, “Better” and “Friendlier” in Texas, and the goal, is to have each of you feel that every moment... JOIN US!
ATTEND THE ECOLOGY DAY CONFERENCE – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Years ago, some Rotary Fellowships took on a project-oriented focus, and eventually became Rotary Action Groups...
RESPONSE STATEMENT ON 2022 ROTARY CONVENTION IN HOUSTON
Rotary has built a global presence based on our strong, shared core values. As a non-political and non-religious organization, we are people of action whose strengths enable us to create lasting change.
DISTRICT NEWS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO ROTARY
This year, while we are all focused on recruiting new members, we also need to focus on helping our new members feel welcome. When new people join your club...
CHANGE A LIFE AND WIN A TRIP!
Each time you sponsor a new member between July 1, 2021, and April 15, 2022, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a trip to the Rotary International Convention
A GREAT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY ON HYBRID MEETINGS IS COMING!
If your club has been struggling to figure out what equipment is needed and exactly how to set it up for a hybrid meeting...
HELP US FIND OUR NEXT DISTRICT 5020 SCHOLARS!
Each year District 5020 awards District 5020 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships (DRAS) and supports applications for Global Grant Scholarships and Peace Fellowships, all for post-graduate studies.
DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS – ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2022
The saying goes that everything is “Bigger”, “Better” and “Friendlier” in Texas, and the goal, is to have each of you feel that every moment... JOIN US!
THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ACTION PLAN IS FOR YOUR CLUB
The Rotary Action Plan can contribute to a vital club project and a vital Rotary future.
GET TO KNOW YOUR ASSISTANT GOVERNOR – BARB CAMERON
When I first came to a club meeting it was a little strange but the people were so welcoming and I felt a strong connection to them. As I continued to come...
GET TO KNOW YOUR ASSISTANT GOVERNOR – LEN FAUCHER
When I first came to a club meeting it was a little strange but the people were so welcoming and I felt a strong connection to them. As I continued to come...
RESPONSE STATEMENT ON 2022 ROTARY CONVENTION IN HOUSTON
Rotary has built a global presence based on our strong, shared core values. As a non-political and non-religious organization, we are people of action whose strengths enable us to create lasting change.
CLUB NEWS
SQUIRREL FEST 2021 CELEBRATED IN LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON
This was the 10th annual, day-long Squirrel Fest civic celebration and the fourth year that Rotarians have been tasked with the planning and coordination of the free-to-all community event.
DOUG PEARSON WAS A COMMUNITY MAINSTAY
On May 29th, Rotary lost a special friend. Doug Pearson was a mainstay in the Nanoose Bay community and an over-the-top supporter of events, programs, community, and people.
BIOSAND WATER FILTER | QUALITATIVE TERMS – RIPPLE OF IMPACT
Businesses use ROI – Return on Investment when factoring investments. Tacoma South Rotary invites you to entertain a different twist on that formula. We think of the ROI in qualitative terms – Ripple of Impact
PUFFINS AT LAKEWOOD ROTARY
According to Rotary International (5 Things I Wish All Rotarians Knew), most attrition casualties have been members less than 1, 2, or 3 years duration. Another statistic from Rotary showed 26% with a membership of less than four years...
LADYSMITH ROTARY JOINS A PARADE
2021 has been a challenging time to get in front of a lot of people. It was hard to get out front of the public and showcase Rotary in our small town.
WATER SYSTEM RECONSTRUCTION IN RIO BLANCO HONDURAS
In the fall and winter of 2020 many communities in Central America were devastated by multiple hurricanes, tropical storms, landslides and flooding. This on top of the horrors of the pandemic.
PEANUT BUTTER CHALLENGE!
The results are in, and the Rotary Club of University Place-Fircrest, according to organizer Scott Seitz, who was the official scorekeeper, crushed the competing teams...
THE 9TH ANNUAL BRATS BREWS BANDS FESTIVAL
The 9th Annual Brats Brews Bands Festival on September 11th, 2021 for Gateway Rotary didn’t miss much of a beat, despite having a 2020 disruption due to the COVID-19 virus...
JOINT WORK PARTY
Five Rotary clubs in Kitsap County came together for a big joint work party at Port Gamble Heritage Forest Park. There was a great spirit of camaraderie and Rotary spirit as trimmers, loppers, machetes and a brush hog.
PIEROGIS FOR POLIO
We sell our pierogi for $10.00 a dozen to fellow Rotarians, friends, and family. Our pierogi are also a featured dinner item at a local social club’s dinner event…
LOWER COWICHAN RIVER CLEANUP DAY
The Cowichan River is the defining feature of the Cowichan Valley, a designated Heritage River since 2003 that is the environmental and cultural centrepiece for all who live here...
CANS FOR KIDS
Cumberland Rotary members have been donating their recyclable cans and bottles to the Royston/Cumberland Lions Club to help raise funds to send local children to summer camp.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PAINTING PROJECT
Sequim Sunrise Rotary Club has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Sequim on numerous projects. In July, Janet Gray, Resource Development Director for the Boys and Girls Club, reached out to our Club for help.
SEPTEMBER 25TH WAS A DAY OF GOLF AND RIBS
Parkland Spanaway Rotary: September 25th was a day of golf and ribs at The American Lake Veterans Golf Course in Lakewood, Washington. The 10th Annual tournament to benefit the course and our Rotary Club...
ROTARY CLUB OF CUMBERLAND CENTENNIAL HOLDS 2ND ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
Cumberland Rotarians collected food donations to help their fellow citizens facing food insecurity by holding a food drive to fill the shelves of Cumberland Food Share.
DISTRICT 5020 HELPING GLOBALY
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IN LOVING MEMORY
DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD
AREA OF FOCUS
ATTEND THE ECOLOGY DAY CONFERENCE – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Years ago, some Rotary Fellowships took on a project-oriented focus, and eventually became Rotary Action Groups...
BIOSAND WATER FILTER | QUALITATIVE TERMS – RIPPLE OF IMPACT
Businesses use ROI – Return on Investment when factoring investments. Tacoma South Rotary invites you to entertain a different twist on that formula. We think of the ROI in qualitative terms – Ripple of Impact
SQUIRREL FEST 2021 CELEBRATED IN LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON
This was the 10th annual, day-long Squirrel Fest civic celebration and the fourth year that Rotarians have been tasked with the planning and coordination of the free-to-all community event.
JOINT WORK PARTY
Five Rotary clubs in Kitsap County came together for a big joint work party at Port Gamble Heritage Forest Park. There was a great spirit of camaraderie and Rotary spirit as trimmers, loppers, machetes and a brush hog.
LOWER COWICHAN RIVER CLEANUP DAY
The Cowichan River is the defining feature of the Cowichan Valley, a designated Heritage River since 2003 that is the environmental and cultural centrepiece for all who live here...
WATER SYSTEM RECONSTRUCTION IN RIO BLANCO HONDURAS
In the fall and winter of 2020 many communities in Central America were devastated by multiple hurricanes, tropical storms, landslides and flooding. This on top of the horrors of the pandemic.
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THE ENTIRE MONTHS COLLECTION
DOUG PEARSON WAS A COMMUNITY MAINSTAY
On May 29th, Rotary lost a special friend. Doug Pearson was a mainstay in the Nanoose Bay community and an over-the-top supporter of events, programs, community, and people.
PIEROGIS FOR POLIO
We sell our pierogi for $10.00 a dozen to fellow Rotarians, friends, and family. Our pierogi are also a featured dinner item at a local social club’s dinner event…
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO ROTARY
This year, while we are all focused on recruiting new members, we also need to focus on helping our new members feel welcome. When new people join your club...
CHANGE A LIFE AND WIN A TRIP!
Each time you sponsor a new member between July 1, 2021, and April 15, 2022, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a trip to the Rotary International Convention
SQUIRREL FEST 2021 CELEBRATED IN LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON
This was the 10th annual, day-long Squirrel Fest civic celebration and the fourth year that Rotarians have been tasked with the planning and coordination of the free-to-all community event.
A GREAT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY ON HYBRID MEETINGS IS COMING!
If your club has been struggling to figure out what equipment is needed and exactly how to set it up for a hybrid meeting to accommodate your members who aren’t able to attend in person, we’re bringing you the...
PHRASES THAT SHOULD ALWAYS BE AVOIDED
No matter how you look at it, people will remember the exact words, and exactly how they made them feel, which isn't always a good thing...
HELP US FIND OUR NEXT DISTRICT 5020 SCHOLARS!
Each year District 5020 awards District 5020 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships (DRAS) and supports applications for Global Grant Scholarships and Peace Fellowships, all for post-graduate studies.
DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS – ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2022
The saying goes that everything is “Bigger”, “Better” and “Friendlier” in Texas, and the goal, is to have each of you feel that every moment... JOIN US!
JOINT WORK PARTY
Five Rotary clubs in Kitsap County came together for a big joint work party at Port Gamble Heritage Forest Park. There was a great spirit of camaraderie and Rotary spirit as trimmers, loppers, machetes and a brush hog.
