Rotary District 5020 News

I was recently reminded of the unexpected ways we can leave a mark or not leave a mark. At a gathering not long ago, I encountered someone who seemed puzzled by my presence. The post GREEN THREADS: WEAVING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP INTO OUR LIVES appeared first on UD5020.

Our water, sanitation, and hygiene efforts can transform lives by preventing disease, promoting dignity, and providing new opportunities for education and economic development. The post NURTURING LIFE THROUGH WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE appeared first on UD5020.

The Food Security Distribution Centre has processed over 2.1 million pounds of items that were destined for the landfill. The program now has 70 different agencies serving over 50,000 individuals who need access to fresh foods.. The post A VISION IS REALIZED appeared first on UD5020.

As Rotary leaders, the commitment to 'Service Above Self' is paramount. This means making and keeping promises regardless of someone's position or power. Schwarzenegger's story serves as a cautionary tale that aligns with Rotary values, reminding leaders everywhere that their true worth is measured not by the number of rooms reserved in their honor but […]

My granddaughter was amazed at the visual display along Memorial Drive of thousands of simple white crosses, each inscribed with the name and military information of an individual person. The post THE FIELD OF CROSSES MEMORIAL PROJECT appeared first on UD5020.

Claiming that a community or nation is peaceful because there’s no direct or active violence is like saying you’re healthy because you have no diagnosed disease. Health is much more than that, and so is peace. The post THE POWER OF POSITIVE PEACE & ROTARY appeared first on UD5020.

The immediate challenge was coming up with initial funding to get Del there and buy some small farm equipment to begin... The post PARKLAND SPANAWAY ROTARY GOLF BALL DROP appeared first on UD5020.

Attendance quickly grew from about 300 in 2021 to over 700 in 2023. This has allowed the Silverdale Rotary to expand our community outreach to support food bagging programs... The post TURKEY TROT: COMBATING HUNGER AND BUILDING COMMUNITY SPIRIT appeared first on UD5020.

We have been hearing for several years now that Membership is a top priority for Rotary, not just in our District but in most of the US and Canada. The post BOOSTING ROTARY MEMBERSHIP: DISTRICT INITIATIVES AND HOW YOU CAN HELP appeared first on UD5020.

We are in the final stretch of our District Foundation Campaign, which was kicked off in August by President Gordon McInally. The campaign to date has been more than successful... The post DISTRICT FOUNDATION CAMPAIGN UPDATE – CREATING HOPE IN THE WORLD appeared first on UD5020.