SEPTEMBER 2021...whats happening this month?
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
George Bernard Shaw said, "...progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds, cannot change anything..."
The UD5020 website has had great reach, and I'm honored by the global responses and encouragement.
I think it is important to clarify the new format will show a single area in multiple areas. Not everyone has time to read every article, or a reader might be looking for a specific inspirational article. An article will appear...
UPCOMING EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL DISABILITIES ADVOCATE – JUDY HEUMANN (REGISTER TODAY!)
Tumwater Rotary Club is proud to announce that International Disabilities Advocate, Judy Heumann, will be their featured guest speaker from noon to 1 pm (Pacific Time Zone) Wednesday, October 13th on Zoom. Attendees must register.
24 OCTOBER IS WORLD POLIO DAY 2021
As World Polio Day approaches, the Rotary community is getting ready to amplify our message about eradicating polio to protect the world’s children from this devastating disease.
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!
4TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Rotary Club of Clover Park is proud to announce the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to support American Lake Veterans Golf Course (ALGVC).
DISTRICT NEWS
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ON AFGHANISTAN
Polio situation in Afghanistan: with the takeover by the Taliban, we are publishing an official statement received from Mike McGovern, chair of Rotary International's Polio Plus Committee.
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
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.
24 OCTOBER IS WORLD POLIO DAY 2021
As World Polio Day approaches, the Rotary community is getting ready to amplify our message about eradicating polio to protect the world’s children from this devastating disease.
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!
GET TO KNOW YOUR ASSISTANT GOVERNOR – NORA DOWSETT
It was time to join a service club and give back to the community as well as to network with other professionals. I wanted to join Rotary in Kitchener Ontario, but they didn’t take women at the time, so I joined Kiwanis
GET TO KNOW YOUR ASSISTANT GOVERNOR – KEN HAMMER
Opportunities to serve and fellowship have surpassed my expectations, new opportunities have arisen, youth exchange students are lifelong friends, new friends in other countries, new experiences, new local friends and fellowship, and many great stories.
THE POWER OF ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE
One of the worst things you can do is look a youth exchange student in the eye, talk to them or spend time with them. It’s a trick, a trap, RUN! They will melt your heart, and you will want to get involved with this amazing program.
ZONE VIDEO SERIES TELLS THE STORIES OF NEW ROTARY CLUBS
Ever wondered what it takes to start a new Rotary club? Curious what all the buzz is about cause based clubs? A new video series put out by the Rotary Big West Zones 26 & 27 called “Expanding Our Reach”
SO … YOU WANT TO BE DISTRICT GOVERNOR ONE DAY
Have you ever had the District Governor attend your club meeting or an event and thought “that would be a great role one day”? Now is your chance!
IDEAS TO CHAMPION LITERACY AND EDUCATION
As far as dance partners go, COVID certainly continues to have us pivoting. Rotarians proved they are multi-dimensional as a variety of projects were implemented.
CLUB NEWS
4TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Rotary Club of Clover Park is proud to announce the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to support American Lake Veterans Golf Course (ALGVC).
THE HIGHLANDER FESTIVAL AT TAM O’SHANTER PARK
The Rotary club of Kelso will race 4,000+ tagged rubber ducks down the chute of a cement mixer filled with water (and rubber ducks) on September 12, 2021
GREETINGS FROM ROTARY 8 IN TACOMA! LIVE AND IN PERSON – WITH VIRTUAL OPTIONS...
We have resumed in person meetings and it has been wonderful to reconnect with our fellow Rotarians face to face. Bellarmine Preparatory School has been gracious to host 70-80 of us every week for the past month.
DRIVE THRU RAFFLE TICKET BOOTH
The pandemic has cancelled the festival for the second year, and the club was looking for a new way to raise the funds they count on for bursaries and to support breakfast clubs in the community.
NANAIMO DAYBREAK ROTARY CLUB’S 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
In 2021, Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary Club commemorated its’ 25 years of service in the community with a fundraiser called Daybreak Rotary 25 for 25 Challenge. But before I tell you more about the “Challenge,” let me share a little bit about the Daybreak Club.
INTERNATIONAL DISABILITIES ADVOCATE – JUDY HEUMANN (REGISTER TODAY!)
Tumwater Rotary Club is proud to announce that International Disabilities Advocate, Judy Heumann, will be their featured guest speaker from noon to 1 pm (Pacific Time Zone) Wednesday, October 13th on Zoom. Attendees must register.
THE PEANUT BUTTER CHALLENGE IS ON!
UP-Fircrest Club began its collection of peanut butter at the Green Firs Safeway store in University Place, WA. On the first day, the club collected 300.75 pounds and at least 224 pounds in other nonperishable items.
DR. PHIL HENDERSON A LIFETIME OF ROTARY SERVICE
Dr. Phillip Henderson was born and raised in Longview, WA. He was part of a family of physicians – his grandpa, father, his son and now his granddaughter is a surgeon in Seattle. All following the same career path.
AYRE MANOR GAZEBO PROJECT
At a time when the world is experiencing a major, socially interruptive situation, Rotary comes to the rescue.
LAKEWOOD POLICE: A GOOD STORY
It’s been a tough couple of years for the police, including new challenges provided by changing requirementsa from the State.
THE LONGVIEW ROTARY CLUB IS NOW 95 YEARS OLD
As often is the case, actual birthdays, and other origin stories, are not always as clean and simple as they appear. The official records indicate that our club #70 charter is May 11, 1926.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD
AREA OF FOCUS
IDEAS TO CHAMPION LITERACY AND EDUCATION
As far as dance partners go, COVID certainly continues to have us pivoting. Rotarians proved they are multi-dimensional as a variety of projects were implemented.
24 OCTOBER IS WORLD POLIO DAY 2021
As World Polio Day approaches, the Rotary community is getting ready to amplify our message about eradicating polio to protect the world’s children from this devastating disease.
THE HIGHLANDER FESTIVAL AT TAM O’SHANTER PARK
The Rotary club of Kelso will race 4,000+ tagged rubber ducks down the chute of a cement mixer filled with water (and rubber ducks) on September 12, 2021
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ON AFGHANISTAN
Polio situation in Afghanistan: with the takeover by the Taliban, we are publishing an official statement received from Mike McGovern, chair of Rotary International's Polio Plus Committee.
INTERNATIONAL DISABILITIES ADVOCATE – JUDY HEUMANN (REGISTER TODAY!)
Tumwater Rotary Club is proud to announce that International Disabilities Advocate, Judy Heumann, will be their featured guest speaker from noon to 1 pm (Pacific Time Zone) Wednesday, October 13th on Zoom. Attendees must register.
THE ENTIRE MONTHS COLLECTION
INTERNATIONAL DISABILITIES ADVOCATE – JUDY HEUMANN (REGISTER TODAY!)
Tumwater Rotary Club is proud to announce that International Disabilities Advocate, Judy Heumann, will be their featured guest speaker from noon to 1 pm (Pacific Time Zone) Wednesday, October 13th on Zoom. Attendees must register.
DR. PHIL HENDERSON A LIFETIME OF ROTARY SERVICE
Dr. Phillip Henderson was born and raised in Longview, WA. He was part of a family of physicians – his grandpa, father, his son and now his granddaughter is a surgeon in Seattle. All following the same career path.
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ON AFGHANISTAN
Polio situation in Afghanistan: with the takeover by the Taliban, we are publishing an official statement received from Mike McGovern, chair of Rotary International's Polio Plus Committee.
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
THE TRUTH (SHORT STORY)
This morning’s meeting was the first of two interviews that Colt would use to form his opinion of Peter joining the club. Budd Bay Rotary was chartered several years earlier with a focus on supporting...
THE HIGHLANDER FESTIVAL AT TAM O’SHANTER PARK
The Rotary club of Kelso will race 4,000+ tagged rubber ducks down the chute of a cement mixer filled with water (and rubber ducks) on September 12, 2021
GREETINGS FROM ROTARY 8 IN TACOMA! LIVE AND IN PERSON – WITH VIRTUAL OPTIONS...
We have resumed in person meetings and it has been wonderful to reconnect with our fellow Rotarians face to face. Bellarmine Preparatory School has been gracious to host 70-80 of us every week for the past month.
PLAN YOUR WORD POLIO DAY EVENT NOW
It’s time to plan your club’s World Polio Day Event!
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.
24 OCTOBER IS WORLD POLIO DAY 2021
As World Polio Day approaches, the Rotary community is getting ready to amplify our message about eradicating polio to protect the world’s children from this devastating disease.