Rotary District 5020 News

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island is proudly dedicating our community’s first Peace Pole. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Feb 7th at 11 am at Waypoint Park on Highway 305 and Winslow Way. A Peace Pole is a monument that displays the message May Peace Prevail On Earth in the languages of the area […]

Rotary stands as a beacon of hope, service, and goodwill—transcending borders, cultures, and beliefs. As members of an international district spanning both the United States and Canada, we have the privilege of seeing firsthand how service unites us beyond the lines on a map. Yet, in recent times, I have found myself saddened by the […]

Heading to International Assembly- As I prepare to join 522 other District Governor Elects at the upcoming Rotary International Assembly, I’m filled with anticipation and a sense of purpose. Among the critical topics we’ll be tackling, peacebuilding and conflict prevention stands out as a core mission, a challenge, and an opportunity for Rotarians worldwide. This […]

As January 2025 comes to a close, I reflect with immense gratitude on the completion of my club visits. This journey has been nothing short of transformative, offering me the privilege to witness firsthand the spirit of Rotary in action. Each visit was a unique opportunity to engage with dedicated Rotarians, share ideas, and celebrate […]

120 YEARS OF A LEGACY OF SERVICE AND IMPACT On February 23rd, we come together to honor and celebrate the anniversary of Rotary International, a global “Service above Self “ organization that has illuminated lives and inspired change for over a century. This day marks not just the founding of an organization but the birth […]

Rotary notes the recent announcement that the United States intends to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). We remain resolute in our mission to eradicate polio. As a founding partner of the GPEI, Rotary has for decades worked closely with all the GPEI partners, the […]

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 […]

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2025 with open hearts and renewed energy, I want to take this opportunity to celebrate the incredible spirit of service that defines each one of us. The beginning of a new year is a time for reflection, gratitude, and envisioning the opportunities ahead. Together, we stand poised to make […]

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, […]