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From the District Governor |
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Rotary Priorities – Here’s mine, please tell me yours
Every meaningful group has their focus areas and Rotary Clubs are no exception. It’s my job to help our clubs further develop and evolve their priorities as we look to move forward. We are in the third year of our current District 5030 strategic plan. Here are the top five focus areas to help move forward this Rotary year.
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Letter from the Editor: August is Membership Month – Let’s Make It Count
August is Membership and New Club Development Month — a time to reflect on how we grow Rotary, but more importantly, how we make it magnetic. This year, Hunger Strike 2025 is helping clubs do just that. What started as a simple fundraiser has evolved into a community engagement platform — designed to attract new members, re-energize existing ones, and connect Rotary clubs directly to their neighborhoods. With 50% of net funds raised going to each club’s selected hunger-relief partner, the impact is real, local, and personal.
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District 5030 LIVE Podcasts |
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🎙️ Facebook Ads for Rotary Growth.
📅 Aug 7, 2025 | ⏰ 5–6 PM PST
📍 YouTube: RotaryDistrict5030LIVE
Bill McElroy on How Nonprofits Can Maximize Impact with Social Media Marketing
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Date: August 9
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pmRotary Club of West Seattle, in partnership with KeyBank, is collecting orchestra and band instruments for Music4Life, a local nonprofit organization that puts instruments into the hands of students whose families cannot afford to rent or purchase, making it possible for them to participate in school music programs. |
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On each third Thursday from July through October, Lake Union Rotary hosts a Happy Hour for Good on the dock at the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, WA. The evening takes place from 6-8 pm and includes live music, food, beer & wine, and a few words from our partner organization. Please join us on August 21st to support this month’s beneficiary: Lake Union Rotary Foundation. |
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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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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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Elevating Leadership in District 5030: The RISE Program Builds Rotary’s Future
Rotary District 5030 is proud to spotlight one of its most impactful leadership development initiatives: RISE — Rotarians Inspired to Succeed & Engage. Designed to identify and empower emerging leaders, RISE is shaping the future of Rotary one cohort at a time. Each year, clubs across our district nominate a rising Rotarian—often a President-Elect, committee chair, or standout volunteer—who demonstrates passion, potential, and a willingness to grow. These individuals are invited to participate in an 11-week hybrid leadership experience, combining virtual learning, in-person gatherings, and mentorship rooted in Rotary values.
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Big West, Bold Ideas: Insights from the Zone 26 & 27 Conference in Anaheim
On July 19, I had the privilege of attending the Rotary Zone 26 & 27 “Big West” Conference in Anaheim, along with fellow District 5030 leaders—Public Image Committee Co-Chair Chris Nakea and Past District Governor Catherine Gibson, who also serves as New Club Development Lead for Zones 26/27. Nearly 70 passionate Rotarians from across the western United States gathered for a focused, high-energy day centered on three key pillars of Rotary success: Public Image, Membership, and The Rotary Foundation.
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Updates on RI’s Council on Legislation
Thank you again to all the Rotarians who attended my online Council on Legislation (“COL”) ‘Town Halls’ in February and March. Your questions and feedback about pending legislative enactments were helpful as I prepared for the once-every-three-years Council meeting in April. Representatives from 470 districts reviewed 86 enactments, approving 30 and opposing 37. Seven enactments were referred to RI Board, and 12 enactments were withdrawn.
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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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A Message from the New Chair
We’re excited to launch “Membership Matters,” a dedicated section in our district newsletter focused on the people, programs, and ideas shaping Rotary District 5030’s growth. We begin by introducing Stephen Morse, our new District Membership Chair for the 2025–2028 term. A proud member of Seattle 4 Rotary, where he previously served as Membership Co-chair, Stephen brings creativity, vision, and energy to this vital role.
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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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