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.

MAY/JUNE GOVERNORS MESSAGE
 
May is Youth Service month.  Under Youth Service we have Interact, RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), and Youth Exchange.  We must continue our focus on youth; in a few short years they will grow into the business, community and government leaders of tomorrow, and many will become Rotarians.
 
Our future will certainly be shaped by today’s youth.  In my monthly letter a few months ago I mentioned the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and that many of our Rotary clubs throughout the district are supporting that initiative.  More clubs are joining the effort all the time.  Port Townsend Rotary is the latest club to add their support.  They are making a commitment to all the youth in Jefferson County.
I urge you to visit https://imaginationlibrary.com/ to see what they do and how they operate.  If your club isn’t already involved, please consider joining this very worthwhile effort.  The small investment now in young children and their ability to learn will return lifelong dividends for them and the communities in which they reside.
 
I cannot begin to tell you what an honor it has been to lead our great district this past Rotary year.  The friendships I’ve made with individual members throughout our district far surpassed anything I could have imagined. 
 
I would like to particularly thank all the club presidents, club officers and district council members who stepped up to their leadership roles. 
 
I could not have done my job without the help from our 18 wonderful Assistant Governors.  Your leadership and devotion to your area clubs helped them be the best they could be.
 
And thank you to all the other members of our District Council and the committees that allow them to function.  Rotary is not just a service organization but also an association of leaders throughout the world.
 
Eight individuals went way beyond my expectations this year.  My wife and Chief of Staff, Mary Horn put in countless hours keeping me organized, answering e-mails, scheduling meetings and just plain keeping me on track.
 
Executive Assistant Governor, Jamie Gregory, was invaluable with his management skills and helping with the Assistant Governor team.  And he was always available, about 20 hours a day, to help with advice when I needed it.
 
District Trainer, Marnee Obendorf, was always focused on how to bring the best training experience to our district members in every way possible.
 
Corey Lopardi was involved with technical expertise in several areas throughout the district and zone.
 
Howard Svigals, our District Foundation chair and Craig Gillis, his Canadian sidekick, promoted successes of The Rotary Foundation all year long.
 
Bob Zawilski, Grants Manager worked tirelessly tracing all the grants both large and small.  Thank you, Bob, for your dedication.
 
And Caleb Summerfelt, the man who never sleeps, was always there to help with his incredible talents in everything technical.  Thank you, Caleb for the producing the best District Directory ever!  And your fantastic idea of producing the electronic news magazine UD5050, in which all clubs could showcase their successes each month, perhaps was a victim of it’s own success. 
Although I wasn’t able to personally travel to most clubs, I feel I made up for it in my many, many, many virtual visits.  Thank you Zoom!  I feel I got to know a lot of the individual club members personally because I was able to attend so many club meetings.
 
Please mask up, avoid even small gatherings, and be safe every way you know how.  Encourage people to get vaccinated.  If not for themselves, for the people around them.  We will get through this.
 
Thanks, and I hope to see you at one of your weekly Zoom club meetings soon.
 
Yours in Rotary,
Greg Horn
JOIN THE DISTRICT TEAM
Are you interested in helping to further world peace?  Do you like working with youth or clubs?  
 
The District Youth Exchange committee is looking for Rotarians who are interested in becoming a part of a vibrant team that will support both our clubs and our Youth Exchange students while having a positive impact on world peace as we learn about different cultures together with this life-changing experience for students.
 
We are looking for highly motivated, outgoing Rotarians who are interested in shaping this dynamic team for the future.  Due to the size of our district and the global nature of the program, much of our communication is online and through our database. Being tech-savvy is an asset for any of these positions and training support will be provided. Previous youth exchange experience at the club level is not required for some positions.
 
Here are the currently available positions.
 
  • Treasurer - responsible for maintaining the financial records, acceptance, and disbursement of funds, as well as creation and tracking of the Youth Exchange Budget.
  • US Compliance Officer - responsible for monitoring the screening and vetting of US Youth Exchange volunteers and host families
  • US Short Term Coordinator - responsible for coordinating the selection, screening, and training of US Short Term Exchange students
 
The complete job descriptions for all three positions are hyperlinked in this email.  Training and support for all positions will be provided.
 
If you are interested in any of these important positions, please contact the District Youth Exchange Vice-Chair, Natalie Crawshaw, at nataliecrawshaw.rotary5020@outlook.com and let her know the positions you are interested in applying for.

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. 
 
Learn More
 
 
 
 

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.