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.

NOVEMBER GOVERNORS MESSAGE
 
Each month of the Rotary calendar has a theme, and perhaps none is more important than November’s – Rotary Foundation month.  The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is the engine that makes Rotary go.  It’s what makes us Rotary, and it is what sets us apart from all the other service organizations in the world.
 
If you already donate to The Rotary Foundation on a regular basis, thank you.  If you are one if the 2,000+ Rotary members in our district that never gives to The Rotary Foundation, I have an opportunity for you.
 
Please go to www.rotary.org/donate and sign up for a small donation at regular intervals.  It can be monthly, quarterly, whatever.  The amount doesn’t have to be big, maybe the equivalent of a couple of cups of Tim Horton’s coffee in Canada or Starbucks in the States per month.  Or the price of a tank of gas.  $10 US from all 2,000 members would make a huge difference.  Yes, I’m asking every Rotarian to sign up on direct deposit for at least $10 per quarter, it would be a great start.
 
I also have a great opportunity for you that only comes once per year.  The Zone Leadership Institute will be November 12 – 13 – 14.  If you want to learn more about how Rotary operates in the Big West, this is the place to be.  It will be virtual, and costs just $49 to register.  You don’t need to take all the classes, but if you have ever said, “My club just can’t attract new members,” or “ We don’t have an ideas on virtual fundraisers,” or “We don’t have a clue about how to tackle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” then this is the place you should be.
 
Please register today at zone2626.org.  Mary and I hope to see you there.
 
Thanks, and I hope to see you at one of your weekly Zoom club meetings soon.
 
Yours in Rotary,
 
 
Greg Horn
5020 Governor 2020-2021
253-228-0134
JOIN THE DISTRICT TEAM
We are looking for suitable candidates for the following positions:
 
  1. Interact Coordinator - Are you interested in helping to coordinate the Interact Program in the District?  The district is looking for an individual who is interested in developing a list of the active Interact Clubs in the district and assisting these clubs to connect with one another.  This person would work closely with the District RYLA  and Rotaract Representatives.  This is a new position so there is lots of opportunity for development and ideas.  Please contact DGE Lorna Curtis lcurtis@shaw.ca if you are interested in this position.
     
  2. Assistant Governor Area 10
    BREMERTON; EAST BREMERTON; NORTH MASON COUNTY; PORT ORCHARD; SOUTH KITSAP
     
  3. Assistant Governor Area 16 
    CENTRALIA; CHEHALIS; KELSO; LONGVIEW; LONGVIEW EARLY EDITION; TWIN CITIES (CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS); WOODLAND
 
If you have been a club president and would like to serve at the District level as an Assistant Governor, please send your resume to DGE Lorna Curtis lcurtis@shaw.ca
 
The Assistant Governor job description can be found by CLICKING HERE

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.
 
Learn More
 
 

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.