WE ARE PEOPLE OF ACTION

Welcome to Rotary in District 5020. We represent Rotarians on Vancouver Island, B.C. and Western Washington from Pierce County south to Woodland including the Olympic Peninsula. Rotary unites over a million people worldwide to take action locally and globally. Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. We persevere until we deliver real, lasting solutions.

OCTOBER GOVERNORS MESSAGE
 
These are significant and exciting times to be a member of our Rotary family.
 
President Holger said, “Rotary is not just a club you join but an invitation to endless opportunities.  Let’s take advantage of the opportunities that we have and continue to present themselves as we live through, and come out of this pandemic. We can take advantage of what we are learning now and reinvent how we do the business of Rotary.
 
It will take strong leaders to be able to ride this giant wave of change.  What Rotary becomes in 5, 10, even 20 years may well be decided by how we manage Rotary today.
 
We have been thrust into the electronic world of Zoom meetings in just a few short months.  I’m very thankful we have Zoom.  We would be in a very undesirable place if we didn’t have it.
 
I believe the future of all weekly Rotary meetings will become hybrid meetings.  Individual members are wanting to get back to regular attendance at Rotary meetings when they safely can, and hybrid meetings will allow others to attend if they are busy or traveling.

As I attend Rotary meetings via Zoom or hybrid, two common needs are arising:  food insecurity among many in our communities is becoming critical, and at-home learning for kids is a challenge because of lack of computers and/or internet service.

Thank you to all the Rotary clubs who are stepping up to help in this difficult time.

Please join us in a very special event to raise awareness or Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide.  Saturday, Sept. 17 will be a virtual event conceived by Caleb Summerfelt, our District Public Image Chair.  Six outstanding speakers, including past RI President and polio survivor John Germ and RI Director and vice-president Johrita Solari will be on the panel.  The admission cost is simply a $30 donation to YOUR OWN Polio Plus account at The Rotary Foundation.  Please go to www.justtwodrops.com to register.  I hope to see you there!
 
Yours in Rotary,
Greg Horn
5020 Governor 2020-2021

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Rotary monitors coronavirus outbreak, potential impact on events, operations and training meetings
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UD5020 MAGAZINE

WHAT IS ROTARY?

WE CONNECT PEOPLE

Rotary unites more than a million people. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. 
 

WE TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES

We take action locally and globally. Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. We persevere until we deliver lasting solutions.
 

WE SOLVE PROBLEMS

No challenge is too big for us For more than 110 years, we’ve bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, promote clean water and sanitation, and fight disease.
 

KEY DISTRICT INFORMATION

YOUR DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM

Need to get in touch with someone in the District leadership team? Here you can find an easy to navigate list including photos, names and email contacts. The organisation chart shows the District Governor, District Executives, District Officers and Directors and Assistant Governors. 
 
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FIND DISTRICT 5020 CLUBS

Looking for information about a District 5020 Rotary club? Here you can find an alphabetical list of clubs including club website link, Presidents name, meeting location, day and time. You can also email the club President if you need to get in touch. 
 

KEY ROTARIAN RESOURCES

YOUTH PROTECTION AWARENESS

Rotary District 5020 is committed to doing the hard work necessary to keep our young people, volunteers, and members safe. For us this includes Club Certification for every club, individual certification for all volunteers who have more than casual contact with youth, training for all volunteers, and the Rotary Statement of Conduct for Working with Youth. In order to make compliance as simple as possible, we have created a roadmap for each type of volunteer in Rotary Youth Protection Programs.
 
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MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES

Building membership is Rotary’s top internal priority, and every member can make a difference. When you have a strong membership base, your club is better able to serve. We need active, engaged, and enthusiastic members and club leaders who can recognize opportunities for growth and act on them. Recognizing and acting on the unique needs, customs, and changes in your community will enhance your ability to increase your membership. Discover key membership documents and training videos to help your club on the District's membership page.

 
 

PUBLIC IMAGE RESOURCES

Promoting Rotary to the general public can be as simple as wearing your Rotary pin or as elaborate as organizing an integrated marketing campaign. By increasing the public's understanding of Rotary, we're strengthening our ability to make an impact in communities around the world. Bringing our story to life is our next charge — and one that requires champions across levels, groups, and functions. We are Rotary, and we have a great story to tell. Discover how to do that on our District public image page.

 
 

FOUNDATION RESOURCES

Doing good in the world, both locally and abroad, is the most well-recognized aspect of The Rotary Foundation. District 5020 has always been a top donor worldwide and continues to lead. Funding for programs above is largely tied to District 5020 contributions over time, making generosity a priority. The Rotary Foundation is comprised of three Funds working together in providing for programs: Annual Fund, Endowment Fund and PolioPlus. Discover more about The Rotary Foundation and some key resources on the District's Foundation page.