Rotary District 5020 News

Dr. James Ross White, past Rotary District Governor and lifelong educator, passed away July 3, 2025. Remembered for his commitment to service, global humanitarian work, and love of travel, Ross leaves a legacy of compassion and leadership. A celebration of life will be held July 19 in Nanaimo, BC. The post CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND […]

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A 10-year dream comes true at Rotary Morrow Park in Poulsbo! Poulsbo Rotary’s Morrow Manor project, completed in late 2020, provided 8 units of safe and supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence.  Led by the Poulsbo club, the project represented a significant community initiative and demonstrated the club’s commitment to community service and support […]

In a powerful demonstration of global community service, the Rotary Club of Silverdale, Washington, has partnered with the nonprofit Creative Warriors and Rotary District 5020 to bring about real change in Burkina Faso. Through a $7,000 project, funded by a district matching grant, these organizations have provided crucial infrastructure that will empower women and bolster […]

The Rotary District 5020 International Service Committee (DISC) proudly announces the winners of the 2024–25 Olson International Club of the Year Awards, which recognize outstanding international service by clubs across the district. This year’s awards celebrate clubs that demonstrated exceptional commitment, creativity, and impact in projects serving communities outside the United States and Canada during […]

District Grant Supports Education for Youth at Risk A few years ago, Oak Bay Rotary, along with Victoria/Saanich Rotary, established the Rotary Educational Fund in partnership with Threshold Housing Society, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping youth at risk of homelessness. This initiative supports young people on their journey toward stability, independence, and a brighter […]

As you leave Brentwood Bay and head north on West Saanich Road, every mile or so you’ll see a Rotary sign on a local bus stop shelter. Rotary is alive and active on the Saanich Peninsula. For the past decade, the Rotary Club of Sidney has been fabricating and installing bus shelters along this popular […]

If you’ve ever found yourself wandering through one of Lacey’s parks and wondering where a trail leads, you’re not alone. Thanks to a partnership between the Lacey Rotary Club and the City of Lacey, help is on the way. Earlier this year, the two teamed up to start mapping out walking trails across the city’s […]

As the Rotary year draws to a close, June brings with it a time of reflection, celebration, and—above all—connection. It is officially recognized as Rotary Fellowship Month, a time to highlight the importance of personal relationships in Rotary and to promote the many opportunities for connection through Rotary Fellowships. But what does this mean when […]

I joined Rotary because I wanted to help. That’s it. Not to lead a parade. Not to hold a title. Not to sit at the head of the table. I joined because I believed—deep down—that even one person could make a difference. That we could be the good the world desperately needs. What I didn’t […]