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From the District Governor |
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A Message from the District Governor
I’m excited to share two remarkable opportunities for fellowship, inspiration, and Rotary service coming this spring of 2026. First, please mark your calendars for our District 5030 Conference in beautiful Walla Walla April 17-19. This gathering will be a chance to connect with friends from across our district, celebrate the impact we’ve made together, and look ahead to the future of Rotary. With Walla Walla’s welcoming community, fine wines, and rich history, it promises to be an energizing and memorable weekend. We have just passed 100 registered attendees so I am confident that this event will sell out! It’s an easy vacation, an inspirational experience, and lots of fun. Please don’t delay, make your reservation soon to get the early bird pricing!
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Basic Education & Literacy Month — Learning starts with a full stomach
September is Rotary’s Basic Education & Literacy month—a reminder that books, teachers, and technology work best when students are ready to learn. Rotary’s focus on supporting education is about building the conditions for learning to flourish in every community. Here’s the reality we can’t ignore: 1 in 5 kids in the U.S. lives with hunger—nearly 14 million children. Teachers report seeing it in their classrooms; three-quarters say students regularly arrive hungry. Hunger shows up as poor concentration, behavior challenges, and missed school—barriers that directly undermine reading growth and academic progress.
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District 5030 LIVE Podcasts |
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Join us on District 5030 LIVE as we dive into the world of Rotary Action Groups — where Rotarians from around the globe unite around causes they care about most. With special guests sharing their experiences, we’ll uncover how these dynamic networks drive innovation, expand service opportunities, and amplify Rotary’s impact worldwide. Don’t miss this exciting introduction to one of Rotary’s most powerful engines of change! |
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🎙️ Inside Rotary Action Groups: Passion Meets Impact
📅 Sept 18, 2025 | ⏰ 5–6 PM PST
📍 YouTube: RotaryDistrict5030LIVE |
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| Register Your Teams Now!
Contest/Fundraising begins Oct 1, 2025 with LIVE events on Nov 3, 2025 |
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Date: September 13 Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pmDo you live in West Seattle? Sign up for the West Seattle Community Glean! West Seattle is home to thousands of trees and vines that
bear fruit that goes uneaten. On September 13, Rotarians and Scouts can harvest your ripe fruit and transport it to local food banks to help neighbors in need. |
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Seattle International District – DEI Book Group – DiscussionSeptember 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am |
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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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Remembering SangKoo Yun, Rotary International President-Elect
It is with deep sadness that we share the news that SangKoo Yun, Rotary International President-Elect for the 2026–27 Rotary year, passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 75. Yun, a distinguished member of the Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang in Seoul, South Korea, had only recently stepped down from his role as President-Elect due to health reasons. He was preparing to serve as only the second South Korean Rotarian in history to hold Rotary’s highest office.
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Ignite Your Rotary Spirit in Walla Walla: April 16–19, 2026
Get ready to experience Rotary like never before at the 2026 District 5030 Conference, themed “Ignite Your Rotary Spirit,” taking place April 16–19 at the historic and elegant Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla, Washington. This year’s conference is more than just a gathering—it’s a celebration of purpose, connection, and inspiration set against the backdrop of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most charming destinations.
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Hunger Strike Expands Beyond District 5030What began as a bold idea here in Rotary District 5030 has now grown into a movement that is spreading across Rotary. Hunger Strike—our 30-day fundraising competition that rallies clubs, communities, and partners to fight food insecurity—is no longer just a Seattle-area initiative. This year, other Rotary Districts have joined us, bringing even more energy, creativity, and impact to the effort.
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Take on the Under the Net Challenge!
Mosquitoes transmit malaria, a preventable disease that continues to take hundreds of thousands of lives each year. Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) are one of the most effective tools for prevention, creating a barrier against bites and helping reduce transmission across communities. The Under the Net Challenge invites Rotary Clubs in non-endemic regions to engage with this reality. Sleeping under a mosquito net may not be comfortable or familiar, but taking on that discomfort can deepen our understanding of what families in malaria-affected communities face every night.
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| Rotarians Come Together to Restore the Duwamish River in Seattle |
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| Rotarians Come Together to Restore the Duwamish River in Seattle Back in the spring on Saturday, May 3, Rotarians from all around District 5030 came together and helped restore the Duwamish River. We worked at Diagonal Ave Park Shoreline Habitat on the shores of the Duwamish River. It involved significant work removing invasive species and planting native shrubs and trees. This project was sponsored by the District 5030 Environmental Sustainability Committee in partnership with the Duwamish River Community Coalition.
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| Rotary Club of Duvall Invites the Community to Celebrate International Day of Peace with “Picnic for Peace”
Free Family-Friendly Event on September 21 at Depot Park in Downtown Duvall The Rotary Club of Duvall is inviting neighbors from across the Snoqualmie Valley to gather for a joyful celebration of community, connection, and peace at its Picnic for Peace, taking place Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at Depot Park in Downtown Duvall.
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Climate Change is NO Hoax
For several years now, there have been repeated efforts to call climate change a “hoax” and a “scam” based on “fake science.” In the past several months, there has been an all-out assault on reversing efforts to protect our environment and slow climate change. Read More… |
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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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