Rotary International District 5050 is enhancing youth protection by introducing a new volunteer application process. This includes online training, references, and background checks to ensure a safe environment for youth. Adhering to these steps upholds our commitment to safeguarding children and promoting Rotary's values of integrity and service.
Rotary International's President-elect Stephanie Urchick unveiled the 2024-25 presidential theme, "The Magic of Rotary," during a recent address. Urchick stressed that this magic isn't about fanciful tricks but resides in every Rotarian's ability to make a positive impact. She recounted a poignant experience in the Dominican Republic that showcased Rotary's magic—providing clean water that changed lives.
Kathleen Olson, a member of the Rotary Club of Arlington, has been selected as the District 5050 Governor Nominee Designate by the District's Nominating Committee and will serve as District Governor in 2026-27.
A heartfelt congratulations to all clubs awarded the prestigious Rotary Citation! This honor, the highest bestowed by Rotary, recognizes your unwavering commitment, exceptional service, and the remarkable positive impact you've orchestrated in communities worldwide. Your dedication embodies the true spirit of Rotary.
At Rotary, we're committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect, allowing everyone's voice to be heard, and providing equitable opportunities for fellowship, service, and leadership.
Lead District 5050 in 2026-27 - Are You That Person?
Being District Governor is one of the most critical roles in the District. It is rewarding, challenging, exciting, and highly responsible. It is the epitome of Service Above Self. The District Governor provides leadership, inspiration, and guidance to Rotary clubs under the general supervision of the Board of Directors.
L-R: PDG Raj Rajapal, DGE David Duskin, DG, David Lukov, DGN Isabelle Hayer, PRI Director Dean Rohrs
Rotary District 5050 Leadership Installation
On Sunday, July 16, Tulip Town in the scenic Skagit Valley, just west of Mount Vernon, was abuzz with inspiration and leadership. The Rotary District 5050 proudly installed its new leadership team facilitated by PRI Director Dean Rohrs, featuring our new District Governor, David Lukov. A hearty congratulations to David and all the newly appointed leaders for District 5050! Here's to a year of growth and service!
There are many ways to join in the celebration, but here are a few activities to get you started:
Say it loud, say it proud! Let everyone in your social network know that you are a proud member by changing your Twitter and Facebook profile to the I’m a Proud Member, I’m a Proud Rotaractor, or I am a Proud Interactorgraphic. Copy and save the graphic as your profile picture for August.
We Are Rotary. Using the hashtag #WeAreRotary, post photos to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Vine of your club members at work in your community or abroad to show how Rotary makes a positive impact in the world.
Making a difference. Rotary clubs are known for the high-impact service projects they undertake locally and globally. Share stories about your service projects and how they improve lives on Rotary Showcase. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see what Rotary members around the world are doing to celebrate Membership Month.
What does Rotary mean to you? Rotary members have pushed polio to the brink of eradication, delivered clean water to those in need, improved their local communities, provided scholarships to the next generation of peacemakers, and continued to do good in the world.
Aug is Membership & New Club development Month
I want to thank those who were able to attend the District Installation on Sunday, 16 July 2023 at Tulip Town in Mount Vernon. It was wonderful to see so many Clubs represented from both the United States and Canada. I am thrilled to represent so many Rotarians in District 5050 as District Governor.
Through my articles during the coming year, my goal is to discuss how hope affects Rotarians, Clubs and our world. When I think of hope, what comes to mind is a feeling of expectation and a desire for a certain thing or things to happen. Hope is not an abstract concept. It is a crucial element of life. Without hope, there is no purpose to living. Hope is the “stuff” that keeps us going, particularly when we experience challenges and obstacles in life.
Hope can often be experienced in healthy family settings. What I want to encourage with our Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Clubs are healthy characteristics to foster healthy Clubs. In my Rotary experiences, healthy Rotary Clubs create hope for its members. It is where people feel motivated to want to get involved in the lives of others. Hopeful Rotary Clubs are where strong and caring relationships are established. It is where people desire to practice “Service Above Self.” Clubs that are healthy and hopeful are ones that make a huge difference in the community and world.
It is my hope to utilize the leaders and resources of our District to help foster healthy Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Clubs. And it is my desire that each of you will serve as Ambassadors of hope in all your endeavors.
DUE TO THE UNFORSEEN CLOSURE OF THE GOLF COURSE--THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED!
We received word on August 1 that as of 4:00 PM, the Sheriff served the golf course with some form of official notice and it is officially closed. Due to this development, we are canceling the August 25 tournament and dinner.
All registration fees will be returned. Please be patient as we are making some changes with our bank accounts and credit card servicing.
It has been suggested that we look to having this event later in the fall. We need to put together a golf tournament committee to look at other venues and determine feasibility. If you would like to be involved, please let me know.
Clubs are asked to budget $2,000 each years for the Rotary Foundation which has been classified as a sponsorship. We would encourage clubs to still pay the amount to one or more of the Rotary Foundation funds.
Lee Harman, a member of the Rotary Club of Arlington since 1985, is planning his second marathon endurance race in his 1931 Vintage Ford Victoria automobile to raise funds and awareness for the Rotary PolioPlus Campaign. You can support his adventure with a donation online that goes 100% to PolioPlus: CLICK TO DONATE.
The first adventure in 2019 was a 10,000-mile trek from Peking to Paris in 36 days. The 2023 Marathon is a 7,600-mile endurance race from Anchorage to Cabo San Lucas, with overnight stops in Dawson Creek, Walla Walla, Moab, and Tucson. The goal is to raise $76,000 for PolioPlus, asking individuals to consider a $76 donation and clubs to consider a $7600 donation.
Lee believes anything can be accomplished, including eradicating Polio, if a vintage car can complete a course where 40% of the route will be off-road. Participating cars include those built before 1974 and some vintage machines like Miss Vicky.
Lee Harman’s own involvement in PolioPlus has taken him to India to work with teams from CDC, the World Health Organization, and UNICEF, entering off-the-grid villages to inoculate children. He saw firsthand how lives can improve. Rotarians, like Harman, know the pain and suffering that polio has wrought, mainly targeting humankind’s most vulnerable.
The Object of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians. The concept of vocational service is rooted in the Second Object, which calls on Rotarians to “encourage and foster”:
Those objectives are:
To encourage and foster high ethical standards in business and professions, to recognise the worthiness of all useful occupations, to dignify the Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
To apply the ideal of service in personal, business and community life.
To advance international understanding and goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of businessmen and professional men and women united in the ideal of service.
Paul Harris wrote: "Each Rotarian is a connecting link between the idealism of Rotary and their trade or profession".
Vocational Service is the way Rotary fosters and supports the application of the Ideal of Service to the pursuit of all vocations.
It is the shared responsibility of both the Rotary Club and its members.
The District 5050 Nominating Committee, chaired by Past District Governor Brad Whittaker, met in early November 2022 to select the 2025-2026 District 5050 Governor.
We congratulate Assistant Governor for Area E Isabelle Hayer, whom the Nominating Committee has selected as our District Governor for 2025-2026. Her nomination, should there be no challenge within 14 days as per the District 5050 Bylaws, becomes official on December 1, 2022.
District 5050 Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner, a District fundraiser to benefit The Rotary Foundation Polio Plus Program There will be prizes for Men & Women for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Putting Contest and More.
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The District Membership Awards celebrate the successes of Rotary Clubs in District 5050 based upon statistical information gathered through Clubrunner during the Rotary year from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, under the leadership of District Governor, Carol Tichelman.
The information was collected and analyzed by District Membership Chair, Denis Boyd. Clubs were classified into three categories for the Membership Awards - Small (20and under), Medium (21-50), and Large (50+).
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All Rotary Clubs in District 5050 were invited to submit nominations for the District Awards for activities during the Rotary year from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, under the leadership of District Governor, Carol Tichelman.
The nominations were reviewed by the District Awards Committee consisting of Chair Sean Hogan, David Duskin, Morgan Crosby, Malcolm Kennedy and David Lukov for the following categories: International Service Project, Local Community Project, Innovative Club, Public Image, Fundraiser and Rookie of the Year.
Clubs were classified into four categories for the District Awards - Small (20 and under), Medium (21-50), Large (50+) and Multi-Club. Clubs who did not submit a nomination were not eligible. We encourage all clubs to submit nominations for the 2021-2022 District Awards which will be announced later this year.
The District also presents data based Awards (such as highest membership increase) which will be awarded separately by Past District Governor Denis Boyd.
Congratulations to all nominees! The Committee had a difficult time selecting the award recipients due to the high quality of all nominations.
Welcome Wagon for women and children fleeing the war
Seeing the need of Ukrainian brother and sisters activated a group of Rotarians who've taken the initiative to build a 'Welcome Wagon' for women and children fleeing the war. Below are some links to media coverage for more clarity on what we're doing and what're looking to achieve.
All Rotary International convention and preconvention participants must either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 OR provide a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival at the convention.
Check https://on.rotary.org/3umeujxfor updates as we continue to determine what safety protocols are necessary, based on the current recommendations for safe gatherings from the CDC.
Today, over 70 million people are displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights violations. Half of them are children.
We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts.
Earlier this year, I shared with you an email about Nick and my plans to kick off the next Rotary year (July 1st) with an awareness tour across our home country. I am excited to formally announce the Imagine Rotary Canada Tour – a journey that is part of a global effort to elevate the profile of Rotary.
President Elect of Rotary International, 2022-2023.
On a tour from coast to coast to coast across Canada.
Greetings Rotary friends,
It is with great excitement that I am writing to let you know that Nick and I will be starting the 2022-23 Rotary year as President of Rotary International on a tour from coast to coast to coast across Canada.
Join our hosts, Rotary International Vice President Valarie Wafer, and Rotary Foundation Trustee, Dean Rohrs, for our Fundraising Gala on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 8:00 pm ET. Special guests include RI President-Elect Jennifer Jones, Director-Elect Drew Kessler, and our MC for the evening, Past-Director Jeffry Cadorette.
One of the cornerstones of Rotary is service. The reputation of Rotary, both locally and worldwide, has been to provide “Service above Self.” We want to use a term that has been used among several Rotary leaders: Do-goodery. We have added a site page, the purpose of this is to help provide stories and articles regarding service work being accomplished with Rotary Clubs in District 5050.
The Rotary Foundation (TRF) requires that clubs who wish to participate in Global or District Grants must agree to the terms for financial and stewardship requirements in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Rotary District 5050 requires that a minimum of two club members must attend a Grants Management Seminar each year, and that one of those two members must be the President-Elect (incoming president). The other member(s) should be the club member(s) that would normally complete and be responsible for the District and/or Global Grant application. It is also recommended that the Club Foundation Chair attend one of the Seminars.
Dec. 21, 2021. Today marks the Winter solstice, the official first day of winter and the longest night of the year.
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell.
Despite the short days and long nights, we gather together for holiday celebrations with friends and family. In my home, we are warmed by the candles glowing in our Hanukkiah. In the homes of friends and neighbors, bright Christmas lights bring joy to all.
We’re excited to gather again in-person so we can connect, share ideas, and strengthen our relationships in an atmosphere of friendship and learning. The 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, Texas, USA, offers us that opportunity – and we remain optimistic that we’ll be there together 4-8 June 2022.
As part of our commitment to provide you with the best membership experience possible, we invite you to participate in the 2021 Rotary All-Member Survey. Your responses will help us learn what you like about being a Rotary member and how we can make your membership experience even better.
To begin the survey, click the link below. It will take 15 to 20 minutes to complete and will be open until 10 December 2021.
November is "The Rotary Foundation" (Rotary International) Month
Rotary International Foundation
Financial structure
The Rotary Foundation is organized as a public charity operated exclusively for charitable purposes and governed by a Board of Trustees. The operations of Rotary International, a member organization, are overseen by its Board of Directors.
The headquarters of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation are in Evanston, Illinois, USA. We have associate foundations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
We would like to invite you to register for a very special event - our upcoming "Virtual Zone Summit." Your club and district is part of our Zones 28-32, which include all of Canada, parts of the northern United States, St. Pierre & Miquelon and Bermuda. You are one of more than 65,000 Rotarians who are members of clubs in our Zones.
Each year, ShelterBox holds a benefit highlighting the lifesaving work the generous support of our donors has enabled. We hope you will join us for an hour of inspiration as we share exclusive updates from ShelterBox Response Team members on our current response efforts. Whether you are new to ShelterBox or a long-time supporter, the Evening to Experience ShelterBox is an hour of inspiration, hope, and stories that personify “Service Above Self”. You will hear from families whose lives were transformed after receiving ShelterBox aid.
Our event will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT.
ShelterBox is the official project partner with Rotary International for disaster relief. “Through this project partnership, Rotary members around the globe can collaborate with ShelterBox to support communities in desperate need of emergency temporary shelter and vital supplies following natural disasters.” – John Hewko, General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Rotary International.
An Evening to Experience ShelterBox is free to attend, registration is required.
Please share this with your clubs and a great way to support our efforts starts with a referral, please share this invitation link beyond Rotary, to a friend, family member, or colleague.
As World Polio Day approaches, the Rotary community is getting ready to amplify our message about eradicating polio to protect the world’s children from this devastating disease.
I am excited to announce that Rotary International is partnering with our friends at Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, and Optimist International to increase our collective impact through community service.
Celebrate Community is a weeklong service event taking place 10-16 October. During this time, Rotary, Rotaract, Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs are encouraged to collaborate with one another to complete a service project that benefits the community. Work with your fellow service club members to determine how you can best help your community, such as:
Cleaning up a park, highway, or waterway
Planting trees
Collecting nonperishable food for food pantries or clothing for homeless shelters
Packing meals
Harvesting a community garden
Reading to children at the local library
Volunteering at a local animal shelter
Whatever you choose to do, tell us about it! Tag @Rotary on social media to let us — and your neighbors — know how you’re giving back and celebrating community through service.
Use the club finder tool on the Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist websites to find a club near you.
I hope this is one of many opportunities for our four organizations to collaborate and serve. We all want to do good in the world, and we can do even more when we do it together.
October is Rotary International's Economic & Community Development Month.
Rotary Clubs all over the world help communities and people in other countries with projects that aim to provide sustainable ongoing development and help, not just immediate charity.
The Rotary Foundation also enables Rotarians to invest in people by creating sustainable, measurable and long term economic improvements in their communities and livelihoods by : * Building the capacity of entrepreneurs, community leaders, local organizations, and community networks to support economic development in impoverished communities; * Developing opportunities for productive work; * Reducing poverty in under-served communities; and * Supporting studies for career-minded professionals related to economic and community development.
Find out more about the work of the Rotary Foundation and how you can help it at
Partnering for Peace is a nonprofit organization with the goal to form partnerships between Rotary International and the United States Peace Corps. You will find stories, examples, and tools on this website for taking action to improve world peace.
We are now forming a Rotary-Peace Corps Alliance committee to identify specific ways in which clubs and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers can partner in districts across the United States.
Join Rotary International President Holger Knaack live this Thursday for an update on Rotary's #COVID19 response, supporting vaccination and continued prevention efforts around the world. #RotaryResponds. Tune into Facebook live 8:00 am P.S.T, Thursday May 20, 2021.
June's Theme is - Fellowship Month. Rotary Fellowships consist of members who share a common interest in recreational activities, sports, hobbies, or professions. To find out more CLICK HERE.
The Rotary Foundation is recognized as one of the most effective and well-managed charitable organizations in the world, with 12 consecutive four-star ratings from Charity Navigator and an A-plus rating from CharityWatch.
DG Carol brings seasonal greetings from the District to the Rotary Club of Chilliwack' s Annual Christmas Show. The show has been produced by Impresario John Blessin for the past 38 years. This is one that will get you into the Christmas spirit.To watch the entire show CLICK HERE .Enjoy and Merry Christmas to you and your families.
District Governor Installation and Awards. Please join us to welcome Carol Tichelman and to thank Brad Whittaker. July 11th from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. To register CLICK HERE.
Join a new weekly Facebook Live series to create connections and take part in engaging conversations. The #RotaryResponds Live series features Rotary leaders and members, and leaders from partner organizations sharing how they're taking action in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. TO RSVP CLICK HERE
The call for nominations for District Governor 2022-23 are now open. Deadline to submit nomination applications is December 14, 2019 with interviews being scheduled for the following week.
We are excited to invite you to JOIN THE ADVENTURE and come to the beautiful Harrison Hot Springs and experience the District Conference 2020. For more information on registration, events, speakers and sponsorship opportunitiesCLICK HERE.
The Rotary Learning Institute is coming to the Sunrise Banquet Centre in Surrey, BC on Saturday November 2nd, 2019. Parts 1, 2 and 3 are being offered. To register CLICK on the level that you wish to attend - forPART 1, PART 2, PART 3
You are invited to a Meet and Greet with RI President Mark Maloney on Saturday August 17th from 4-6 pm at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, BC.
RI President Mark Maloney's theme for 2019-20, "Rotary Connects the World", asks Rotarians to strengthen the many ways that Rotary Connects the World, building the connections that allow talented, thoughtful, and generous people to unite and take meaningful action through Rotary service.
For more information and to download logo and material CLICK HERE
Our own Phoenix MacLaren has been awarded the Rotary International Award of Honor by R.I. President Barry Rassin. This award is given by the President with the support of the Board of Directors, during #Rotaract 19. Phoenix is in amazing company with previous recipients including 6 Kings, I Queen, 35 Country Presidents, 2 Princes, 1 Princess, a former Secretary General of the U.N. and a Pope. CONGRATULATIONS Phoenix. For more info & Past Recipients CLICK HERE
CLICK HEREto read an article from Michael McGovern, Chair of the Nominating Committee on Removing Some Mystery on the Choice of a New Rotary President Nominee.
Are you a highly-experienced group presenter? Have you served as an effective Rotary club president? Would you like to be part of a dynamic event to train future Rotary leaders? If so, this is your opportunity!,CLICK HERE for more information
The traveling Peace Arch was conceived by PDG Mel Hollinger in 1989. When Mel was installed as District Governor in 1990 he implemented the program with the following words:
"This Peace Arch is a symbol of friendship between our two countries. The object is to encourage us to travel back and forth across the border to neighboring clubs to visit and enjoy Rotary. It must not sit on one side of the border for long periods of time."
Over the years it has traveled many thousands of miles across our border, and has helped build many new Rotary friendships. Although it was conceived in 1989, it is uncertain when the program actually began. According to an article written by Bruce Kleeberger, the first exchange of the Traveling Peace Arch took place on May 2nd, 2003 with the Rotary Club of Anacortes (WA). It has traveled across the border between "Sons of a Common Mother" ever since.
When a club has received a surprise visit from the latest custodian of District 5050's symbol of inter-club fellowship, it was their responsibility to pass it on across the border as quickly as possible. In one case, the Bellingham Sunrise (WA) club, delivered it to the White Rock Peninsula Club (BC) within four hours.
Unfortunately, over the years the tradition has sometimes languished, until today the original arch has actually been lost.
At the 2019 District Conference, District Governor Linda Murray replaced the original Peace Arch replica with a Peace Arch coffee cup, reinventing the tradition and turning it into a district wide contest in hopes of revitalizing the program and encouraging interclub fellowship. The rules of the contest are simple...
Traveling Peace Arch Contest Rules
1. Take the cup to a club meeting of your choice ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE US CANADIAN BORDER FROM YOUR CLUB.
2. Take as many of your club members as possible with you.
3. Points are awarded as follows
a. Points awarded can be POSITIVE or NEGATIVE!
b. 5 positive points for each member in your group
c. 1 positive point for each mile between your regular meeting place and theirs
d. 10 negative points for each week or portion of a week that the cup is still in your possession beginning 14 days after you received it.
e. 10 positive points extra will be awarded if you upload a story and pictures of your visit.
4. After visiting another club and leaving the cup behind, log onto www.district5050.org, click on the link to this story, and add your comments below to receive credit for your visit. Remember to describe your visit in detail and email a copy, including pictures for extra points to editor.paj@gmail.com !
5. The club with the most POSITIVE points will be recognized annually and awarded a prize decided on by the current District Governor
6. The club with the most NEGATIVE points will also be recognized annually and awarded a (Booby?) prize decided on by the current District Governor.
For more information about the Travelling Peace Arch, please contact the TPA Coordinator by emailing editor.paj@gmail.com.
RI President-elect Mark Maloney announces the 2019-20 presidential theme, Rotary Connects the World, to incoming district governors at the International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA.
RI President-elect Mark Maloney announces the 2019-20 presidential theme, Rotary Connects the World, to incoming district governors at the International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA.
Take your Rotary experience beyond the club. Join with Rotarians around the world who share your interests and passions or who share your desire to take action and make a difference. Click to find out more about Rotary Fellowshipsand Rotary Action Groups
Disease Prevention & Treatment is the Rotary International Theme for the Month of December. To learn more about what is being done and what you can do, CLICK HERE
The Districts new Rotary Club, Chilliwack Rotary After Hours, had their charter night, November 26th at the Twisted Thistle Restaurant, 41 charter members were installed by PDG Bill Robson and DG Linda Murray. 60 people were in attendance to support the new club.CLICK HERE for more info.
Early bird Registration of $ 395.00 USD, is available until December 15th.CLICK HERE
There is an opportunity for a dinner cruise with districts 5170 (California) and our neighbour 5020. The cost is $100 USD and there is room for only 200 people. More information CLICKHERE If you choose register for this cruise, choose District 5050 under Club Affiliation.
For more Important Convention information and other related linksCLICK HERE
This year the Foundation Dinner Theme is Celebrating our International Partners.You are invited to wear dress representing an international country you have visited or one that represents our International relationships. Otherwise dress code is business. The evening will celebrate our Foundation Successes and feature Polio Survivor Joan Toone and a silent auction.
Join us in Toronto on Wednesday, June 27 for the District 5050 Get Together following the Closing Plenary of the Rotary International Convention. CLICK FOR DETAILS. Find out more about the Convention HERE.
ROTARY NOW! is a forum at the Montreal Zone Conference for young leaders (Rotaractors, alumni of Rotary youth programs and Rotarians) ages 18 - 25 to help build the future of Rotary . CLICK HERE FOR THE AGENDA
District 5050 welcomed its 58th and newest Rotary Club! Special thanks to Governor Lindagene Coyle and the entire Governor team for their support and to RI Vice President Dean Rohrs for installing the club members! Visit www.pnwpassportrotary.org for more!
DG Lindagene speaks at the Vancouver Presidential Peacebuilding Conference.
Over 800 joined Rotary International President Ian Riseley for the first in a series of six worldwide conferences. Speakers from D5050 included Dean Rohrs (RIVP) and Phoenix McLaren (RYLA Co-Chair). Mary Schoenfeldt (Everett) organized the Sgts At Arms. Thank you to all who participated!
The Skagit Valley Rotaract Club held its Charter Party on Thursday, October 19. Rotaract Club members are between the ages of 18 to 30 and are official partners with Rotary. Click to visit https://rotaract5050.org/
Rotarians remember and mourn the loss of President-Elect Sam Owori, who died from complications following surgery. Dean Rohrs, Rotary Vice President and a friend of Sam Owori, represented Rotary International at his celebration of life in Uganda
Foundation Centennial wines are now available in Washington and BC.
Blooms Winery has generously extended their offer to July 1. St Hubertus Winery is also offering Centennial wines for those in BC. CLICK TO GET THE ORDER FORM FOR BLOOMSor ST HUBERTUS
Ian Riseley, Rotary International President for 2017-18, calls on Rotarians to make a difference: "We know that we can do more together than we could ever hope to do alone". CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE THEME LOGO
Rotarians - Do you wish to have the exciting position of Assistant Governor?
In the 2019-20 Rotary year, we are seeking three new AG's for Area B (Abbotsford and Mission), Area D (Coquitlam, Haney, Meadow Ridge, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody), and Area F (Semiahmoo, South Surrey, White Rock). For more information CLICK HERE
Districts 5050 and 5040 are hosting a Rotary Soccer Night at BC Place on September 24, 2016 featuring the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Colorado Rapids. For more information and tickets contact Emilio Ekuba at 604-484-7865 or email at eekuba@whitecapsfc.com
Congratulations to Carol Tichelman who has been recognized by Rotary International with the Service Above Self Award.
This Award is only given annually to 150 out of 1.2 million Rotarians. The Award was presented by Governor Bill Robson. Congratulating Carol are prior recipients, Governor Elect Scott Dudley (2012) and Past District Governor Larry Stinson (2015) CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST OF DISTRICT 5050 RECIPIENTS.
Carol was also recognized last year at the Rotary International Convention with the Service Award For A Polio-Free World for her many trips to Ethiopia to deliver the polio vaccine (in addition to her service work in Uganda). Carol does a lot at home as well, including as Dean of Rotary Leadership Institute.
John Germ, who begins his term as Rotary International President in July, announced his theme and logo for the 2016-17 Rotary year: Rotary Serving Humanity. Watch the video below. For more information and to download the new logo, CLICK HERE
Linda Murray from the Rotary Club of South Everett Mukilteo has been selected by the District Governor Nomination Committee to serve as Governor of Rotary District 5050 in 2018-19. Linda has held many positions in District 5050 including Assistant Governor, and she is currently the District Membership Chair.
Last May, Past District Governor, Mel Hollinger, donated 60,000 Paul Harris Points to Rotary District 5050 to match donations of $1,000 to PolioPlus or to the Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation. If you donate $1,000 to PolioPlus, you are recognized with your own Paul Harris, plus you receive 2,000 credits for two more Paul Harris Awards and the Gates Foundation will double your donation to $3,000 which will save 5,000 children from polio. Rotary made a promise to the children of the world to end polio. Support Mel's Math and save 5,000 children. Canadian donations will be matched 2:1 again by the Government of Canada to save 7,000 children. CLICK HERE TO DONATE
Around the world, every time a Rotary volunteer administers a polio vaccine, the child's pinkie is marked purple to identify which children have received the life saving vaccine and to encourage parents to have all children vaccinated. Many Rotary clubs and Districts hold Purple Pinkie fundraisers to support PolioPlus. If you want to help us with our promise to the children of the world,click here to donate to the Rotary Foundation.
On September 12, 2015 we lost one of our best. Past District Governor Jack Frisk left us to rejoin his wife, Viola, after saying his farewells and celebrating with a glass of champagne with his family, following a lengthy period of health issues.
Jack served as Governor in 1992-1993. In Rotary's centennial year of 2005, he received Rotary International's Service Above Self Award. District 5050 similarly recognized Jack in 2012 with an award presented by Rotary International Past President Ray Klinginsmith. Jack participated in several wheelchair deliveries. CLICK HERE to read Jack's own words about a wheelchair delivery in Nepal.
Congratulations to Carol Tichelman who received Rotary's International Award for a Polio-Free World - one of only 10 recipients worldwide. Chilliwack Rotary also celebrated a Major Donor recognition for Kevin & Marissa Wood, as well as awards earlier this year for members and Past District Governors Dave Robinson (Certificate for Meritorious Service) and Larry Stinson (Service Above Self Award). Also pictured are Governor Bill Robson, Rotary International Director-Elect Dean Rohrs and Past District Governors Wayne Wiebe, Sean Hogan and Denis Boyd.
Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran invites you to attend any of five presidential conferences highlighting Rotary’s areas of focus, including one in California next January. The conferences are great opportunities to expand your Rotary knowledge and enhance your Rotary passion. Meet and enjoy wonderful fellowship with like minded Rotarians, discover projects and partnerships and return energized to do more good in the world. For more details, CLICK HERE.
More reasons to celebrate the fight to end polio: July 24 marked one year since the last case of polio in Nigeria and August 11 will mark one full year without any cases in the entire continent of Africa. After 35 years, Rotary and our partners are truly "This Close" to ending polio forever!
Past District Governors Dave Robinson and Larry Stinson receive awards from Rotary International Congratulations to Larry Stinson (left) who received the Service Above Self Award and Dave Robinson (holding plaque) who received the Citation for Meritorious Service - two of Rotary's highest recognitions. Adding congratulations were PDG Larry Jubie, PDG Harv Jubie, Governor Lyle Ryan and PDG Denis Boyd.
The District is looking to add Club histories to the website in addition to those of White Rock and Anacortes. Email your Club's history and any pictures or attachments you may want to include to Sean Hogan (shogan@buckleyhogan.com)
Rotary International released $34.8 Million to support polio immunization in 10 countries, including the 3 remaining endemic countries of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria.
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