Rotary District 5020 News

November is Rotary Foundation Month, a time to celebrate and support the Rotary Foundation’s work in transforming lives and communities around the world. As your District Governor-Elect, I’m honored to highlight the incredible impact we achieve through our collective contributions. The Rotary Foundation enables us to fund projects that create real change in critical areas […]

As social media continues to be a central part of our lives, the fear of account compromise has grown alongside it. We’ve all seen those posts: “If you receive a friend request from me, ignore it. My account was hacked!” In many cases, though, the account wasn’t actually hacked — it was cloned. There’s a […]

Discover the exciting new direction of service clubs as they work to attract younger, more diverse members. In a special radio interview, long-time Rotarian Dick Pust sits down with fellow Rotarian Treacy Duerfeldt to discuss the innovative changes happening within his local club. Learn how the club is intentionally embracing a new approach to service, […]

In a growing partnership with a unique focus, the Rotary Club of Oak Bay has committed to help Threshold Housing Society create “safe homes, brighter futures” for youth. Threshold serves at-risk youth, from 15 to 24 years of age, experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Threshold has three housing models: congregate […]

The Interact Club at Gig Harbor High School, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday, is dedicated to community service and youth leadership. The club engages students in various impactful projects, such as food drives, fundraisers for local and international organizations, and environmental cleanups, fostering teamwork and a spirit of service. By providing […]

District 5020 Governor Bill McGregor, accompanied by his wife, Barbara, visited the Rotary Club of Longview on October 16 at the Cowlitz Event Center. Governor Bill addressed an enthusiastic gathering of Rotarians from the Longview, Early Edition, Kelso, and Woodland clubs, urging them to embody this year’s theme, “The Magic of Rotary.” Drawing inspiration from […]

In mid-September, 21 exchange students made their way to Seabeck Conference Center to attend inbound orientation. These students arrived in August and early September from countries all over the world as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Each students is hosted by a Rotary Club in the district, and their travel times to Seabeck […]

The Comox Rotary Team successfully raised  $1250 during the Walk for Glacier View on Sunday, September 22nd. The Team’s enthusiasm was evident in their ‘Elton John’ style glasses and golden sunflower accessories, which brought smiles to everyone’s faces. The 2-km walk was on the GVL-owned property, currently in the planning stages for future development to meet […]

Congratulations to Ryan Mayfield, who has been awarded a 2025 Rotary Peace Fellowship (RPF), sponsored by District 5020.  Ryan will study at Uppsala University in Sweden in a two-year Master’s program in Peace and Conflict Studies.  This is a perfect example of your Rotary Foundation dollars at work, as the fellowship covers the full cost of for […]

Sequim Sunrise Rotary supports Sequim Food Bank with a $10,000 grant and volunteer hours. The Sequim Sunrise Rotary Club recently completed a generous grant aimed at bolstering local food security. Over a period of five weeks, the club provided the Sequim Food Bank with more than hundred volunteer hours and a $10,000 check to purchase […]