Rotary District 5020 News

Dear Rotary Friends, My name is Jim Baker, and I serve as the Secretary of the Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club. As we watch the devastating wildfires in California unfold, our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. We can’t begin to imagine what you are going through during these challenging times. […]

As a 43-year Rotarian, past president and past AG, assessing and acknowledging the evolution of Rotary membership is almost live entertainment. One of my club’s goals years ago was to have our “Minister of Happy Bucks” highlight the names and activities of each member’s children.  Forty years later, that activity has now evolved into highlighting […]

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During the 2020 pandemic, Lakewood Rotary began a Little Free Pantry project to provide 24-7 barrier free access to food and hygiene items. The barriers at Food Banks include limited hours, concerns with identification requirements, transportation availability, etc.  Since then, the LFP ‘s, which resemble Little Free Libraries have been well received by the community, […]

Rotary International has long held its value of “service above self,” and a primary commitment to this value is Vocational Service. As the second Avenue of Service and a fundamental Object of Rotary International, Vocational Service is crucial in fostering high ethical standards, recognizing the worthiness of all occupations, and applying professional skills to address […]

Hopefully you’ve already read the inspiring story of the formation of the newest club in our District – Rotary Club of North, East, West, South (NEWS) Washington.  If not, here is the link (it’s worth a read!). https://www.ud5020.com/rotary-club-of-north-east-west-south-washington-state/ As membership chair, what I find so wonderful about this story is how it started with one […]

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change both locally and globally? Are you interested in making a lasting impact worldwide? If so, reserve your spot at:            Embracing the Future, while Respecting the Past Mary Winspear Centre Sidney, BC Saturday, January 25th at 9:30 am.  SURPRISE: NO REGISTRATION FEE! Resource Person: Sidney by the Sea Rotary […]

It really was a grey, rainy and windy day when I shook off the rain as I entered the vestibule of the Comox United Church. A few steps down a ramped hallway and I entered the Church’s main hall. Despite the gloomy day, the room was brightly coloured and full of energy. There were 2 […]

January is Vocational Service Month for Rotary International, a time to reflect on the ethical standards we uphold in our professions and how we can use our skills to better our communities. As a Rotarian, I’m deeply drawn to this aspect of our mission. Rotary’s emphasis on vocational service resonated with me from the very […]

In 2017 when three Rotarians from Bainbridge Island Rotary Club visited the Kumi area of Northern Uganda and met with the Kumi Rotary Club members our relationship with this club began. At this meeting the Bainbridge Island Rotarians learned the need for girls’ menstrual products, for education using these and for the need to provide & support […]