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| From the District Governor |
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Celebrating Service and Leadership Transitions in District 5030
Dear Fellow Rotarians, Crisp mornings and vibrant leaves signal that fall has arrived, a season of change and fresh beginnings across our communities. Fall brings renewed focus, energy, and opportunities for connection. It’s a time to gather, reflect, and prepare for the remaining year ahead while celebrating the beauty of the Pacific Northwest in transition. For Rotary District 5030, this season is about harnessing that spirit of change to deepen service and fellowship. Clubs are launching new projects, welcoming new members, and embracing innovative ways to make an impact. Just as fall brings growth in unexpected ways, our district is finding fresh momentum to support communities locally and globally with renewed leadership.
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Reviving Rotary’s Roots: Vocational Service and Community Impact
October is Economic and Community Development Month, a time to reflect on Rotary’s founding principles — and how we continue to live them today. When Paul Harris and his colleagues first gathered in 1905, they envisioned more than fellowship. They saw an opportunity to unite ethical business leaders who believed that success and service could go hand in hand. Rotary was born from that conviction — that our vocations can uplift our communities and that honest business can be a force for good. More than a century later, that belief is once again at the center of who we are. Across the world, communities and consumers are seeking connection with purpose-driven businesses — and Rotary is uniquely positioned to bridge that gap.
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| | District 5030 National Spotlight! |
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Hunger Strike 2025 Has Begun — And It’s Bigger Than Ever!
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The countdown is over — Hunger Strike 2025 is officially underway, and this year it’s bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before! What began in Rotary District 5030 has now become a national movement, with Rotary districts across the country joining together to fight hunger in their own communities — all during the same 30-day period. A National Effort to End HungerFor the first time, Hunger Strikes are being conducted simultaneously in multiple districts across the U.S., uniting Rotarians, community members, and partner organizations under one powerful cause: ending hunger. Each district is hosting its own local events and fundraising drives while sharing the same energy, goals, and spirit of friendly competition that make Hunger Strike so unique. Read More… |
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Contest/Fundraising has begun Oct 1, 2025 with LIVE events on Nov 3, 2025 |
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District 5030 DEl Book ReadsMay 17 – The Undocumented Americans by Karla CornejoVillavicencio, one of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard. A DACA when she decided to write about her own experience and that of others across the country. Best book of the Year by LA Times, NYTimes Book Review, NPR, The NY Public Library, Book Riot, Library Journal and TIME. Read More… |
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MAKEPOLIOHISTORY
World Polio Day Event:
October 21, 2025 Where:
Gates Foundation
Discovery Center
440 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98109In-Person:
5:00-7:00 pm |
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LFP Rotary and Lake Forest Grill are teaming up to host a ‘NO MORE POLIO’ NightWednesday October 22nd, 5-9p
20% of ALL proceeds will go to the eradication of Polio
COME DINE WITH US…BUY A GIFT CARD…DO TAKE OUT. |
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| 2025 Zone Institute Albuquerque Embark on a Rotary Journey Like No Other!From October 23-25, 2025, the Rotary Institute will take you on an unforgettable journey along Rotary Route 66. Celebrate friendships, old and new. You’ll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with fellow attendees, creating a network of support and collaboration that extends far beyond the event itself. Prepare to be inspired by exceptional speakers, each bringing their unique insights and experiences to the table. These thought leaders will share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs, providing valuable lessons that you can apply in your own leadership role. This is more than a Rotary Institute, it’s a chance to ignite your passion for service and leadership. Embrace the transformative power of shared experiences and collective wisdom. Each moment spent here could be the spark that fuels your journey, inspiring you to reach new heights and encourage others to do the same.
Institute Registration is Open. Click Below. Rev up your Engines and join us! For more information, please contact Institute Chair Bob Deering at institute2025@zone2627.org |
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Club Visits: 5030 District Governor Update for 2025/26
How is Rotary changing and evolving across the Pacific Northwest and around the world? What is the District 5030 Strategy plan? How can your Rotary club increase its IMPACT and REACH, better ENGAGE with your local community, and ADAPT during these challenging times? District leadership can answer these questions and help clubs better serve their members and community, grow and retain membership, and increase their overall positive impact both locally and internationally.
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Rotary Youth Exchange Offers Life-Changing Opportunities for Students
Every year, Rotary District 5030’s Youth Exchange (RYE) program gives high school students the chance to see the world—not as tourists, but as true cultural ambassadors. Through this transformative experience, students live with host families abroad, attend local schools, and gain lifelong friendships while developing independence, leadership, and a global perspective that lasts a lifetime. “We’re passionate about sharing this incredible opportunity with students,” says Jesús M. López-Guisa, District 5030 STEP Exchange Co-Coordinator. “Youth Exchange changes lives—it opens minds, builds bridges between cultures, and often inspires students to become the next generation of Rotarians.”
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Service & Fellowship! Join Rotarians to plant native edible plants along the Boise Creek Trail
Your District Environmental/Sustainability Committee and the Rotary Club of Enumclaw invite all Rotarians to join them on Saturday morning, November 8th to restore the once important native foraging and fishing natural area along the Boise Creek Trail. There will be 400 native edible plants to plant and some blackberry removal for those who love the rush of digging up a blackberry crown! We’ll start at 8:45AM at the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation (1304 Griffin Ave., Enumclaw, 98022) with refreshments while learning the history and significance of the Boise Creek Trail and environs before carpooling by van or car to the trail for planting.
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Be a Lifeline: Donate Blood and Help Cancer Patients Fight Back
In 2025, an estimated 370,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. When someone you care about receives this life-altering news, you naturally want to help. Donating blood through Bloodworks Northwest is a powerful and immediate way to make a real impact. Shockingly, one-quarter of our blood supply goes to patients fighting cancer. Chemotherapy takes a heavy toll on blood cells, making transfusions—provided solely by generous volunteers—absolutely crucial. In just one hour, you can become a lifeline for those battling cancer. Act now—schedule your appointment today and be the hero they need.
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Hunger Strike 2025 Has Begun — And It’s Bigger Than Ever! |
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The countdown is over — Hunger Strike 2025 is officially underway, and this year it’s bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before! What began in Rotary District 5030 has now become a national movement, with Rotary districts across the country joining together to fight hunger in their own communities — all during the same 30-day period.
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Blues, Brews & Big Hearts: Rotary’s Poverty Bay Festival Hits a High Note for Music Education
On Saturday, August 26, the Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park hosted their 16TH Annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival. This year about 1,100 people came for a day of worldclass blues and tastes from 20 local breweries. This festival is the club’s primary fundraiser, with 100% of the net proceeds reinvested into local programs. The largest beneficiary eachyear is Highline Music4Life, receiving $15,000 to provide musical instruments to public school students. Additional funds go toward other vital community initiatives, including scholarships, the Des Moines food bank, and youth programs. Read More… |
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Rotarians Help Lead Effort to Revitalize Little Saigon
Rotary’s commitment to “Service Above Self” was on full display last week as members of the Seattle International District Rotary Club (SIDRC) joined Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and more than 100 community members, city leaders, and public safety officials at Hoa Mai Park to unveil the Little Saigon 15-Point Plan on improving public safety. Seattle Council President Sara Nelson, King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci, City Attorney Ann Davison, Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins, and other representatives from Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office were all present, signaling strong cross-agency support for this community-driven effort. Read More… |
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Our Rotarian Julie Hungar
Julie Hungar has been a member of the Rotary International club since 1985, yes, 40 years in Rotary. Julie worked tirelessly for women to be officially allowed to be accepted into Rotary; Hence, the Supreme Court’s decision,1987, to allow women to be Charter members in Rotary. It was a bitter fight against gender based memberships. The 1989 Council on Legislation vote to admit women into Rotary clubs worldwide remains a watershed moment in the history of Rotary.
THANK YOU JULIE
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Bellevue Eastside Oktoberfest Fellowship and Mobile Beer Unit
The Bellevue Eastside Rotary Club gathered in true Bavarian fashion for an Oktoberfest-themed fellowship event hosted at a member’s home. Dressed in lederhosen, dirndls, and plenty of Rotary smiles, members enjoyed an afternoon of laughter, traditional music, and hearty fare — complete with pretzels, bratwurst, and imported Oktoberfest Lager from Munich.
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| | Promote & Do Business Through The District 5030 Business Network |
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| NOTE: Once you register your club’s IM and local businesses join your business directory, they will appear on the District 5030 Business Directory. |
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| Support charitable causes across District 5030 by shopping and doing business through our District 5030 Business Network, where every purchase uplifts our communities and strengthens the businesses that give back. Shop & Support |
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| | | Do you have a news article or event you want to promote throughout the District?orGo to https://district5030.org > Resources > Club Toolbox |
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