President, Rotary International Message for March, 2021

President, Rotary International Message for March, 2021![]() As someone who knows firsthand the great leadership potential of Rotaractors, I always look forward to World Rotaract Week, which we are celebrating from 8 to 14 March. Rotaractors are the focus of all three of my presidential conferences this year, and I was proud when, two years ago, the Council on Legislation voted to elevate Rotaract by including Rotaract clubs as members of Rotary International. Before that, the Council had already made dual membership possible, and shortly after, the Board of Directors decided to do away with Rotaract’s age limits. |
President, Rotary International Message for March, 2021 | Holger Knaack | 2021-03-01 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotaract,Rotary International President Holger Knaack | |
Charity Navigator lists The Rotary Foundation as one of the top 10 charities![]() Charity Navigator lists The Rotary Foundation as one of the top 10 charities at work throughout the country and the world. The Foundation is a large, complex organization with a budget well in excess of g $100 million, and over $65 million in net assets. It is on that list in part because of their exceptional financial management, no easy feat considering the scope and size of their operations. Rotarians should feel confident that The Rotary Foundation puts their donations to good use. For more information, and to see the list, check it out, here. |
Charity Navigator lists The Rotary Foundation as one of the top 10 charities | Pete Leenhouts | 2021-02-23 08:00:00Z | 0 | Charity Navigator,The Rotary Foundation | |
Every Rotarian, Every Year![]() The Every Rotarian Every Year initiative asks all Rotarians to support The Rotary Foundation through a donation to the Annual Fund every year and by getting involved in a Foundation project or program. Rotarians know that The Rotary Foundation has a top-notch reputation for careful and judicious stewardship of our funds. See the Foundation’s Charity Navigator rating, here: http://tinyurl.com/gs9cuxc |
Every Rotarian, Every Year | Pete Leenhouts | 2021-02-19 08:00:00Z | 0 | EREY,Every Rotarian Every Year | |
Talking the talk, walking the walk on disease prevention![]() Rotary is engaging vigorously in the fight against COVID-19. I am honored to serve on a new task force Rotary International has created, but it’s also caused me to think about our role as Rotarians. How can we continue our progress toward polio eradication in the time of COVID-19? |
Talking the talk, walking the walk on disease prevention | Ann Marie Kimball, MD, MPH, Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island | 2021-02-12 08:00:00Z | 0 | Better Friendships,Disease Prevention,Four-Way Test,Global Health Security,Global Polio Eradication Initiative,Polio Eradication | |
District Governor Greg Horn's February Message![]() This month, Governor Greg Horn had a list of things to inform us about. Read on to see what he discussed! |
District Governor Greg Horn's February Message | Greg Horn | 2021-02-08 08:00:00Z | 0 | District 5020 Governor's Monthly Message | |
Rotary Peace Fellow Applications Open in February, 2021![]() Applications for Rotary Peace Fellowships are open and will be accepted through May 15th, 2021. Rotary Peace Fellows, who must be non-Rotarians, are social change leaders who are chosen for their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace throughout their careers. |
Rotary Peace Fellow Applications Open in February, 2021 | Pete Leenhouts | 2021-02-07 08:00:00Z | 0 | Peace Fellowships,Promoting Peace,Rotary Peace Centers,Rotary Peace Centers Masters Degree Program,Rotary Peace Centers Professional Certificate Program,Rotary Peace Fellowship | |
The Rotary Ethics Fellowship
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The Rotary Ethics Fellowship | Pete Leenhouts | 2021-02-02 08:00:00Z | 0 | Four-Way Test,High ethical standards,ethics | |
Rotary International President's Message for February, 2021![]() In Rotary, 23 February is our anniversary, and February is also the month when we focus on promoting peace. There is a reason for this: Contributing to peace and international understanding has been a high priority for us since our earliest days. We are often asked: “How can we get involved in peace now?” |
Rotary International President's Message for February, 2021 | RI President Holger Knaack | 2021-02-01 08:00:00Z | 0 | Peace Fellowships,Promoting Peace,Rotarian Peace Projects Incubator,Rotary Peace Centers,Rotary Peace Fellowship | |
The New Generations Service Exchange Program![]() New Generations Service Exchange is a short-term, customizable program for university students and young professionals. University students and professionals up to age 30 — including current and former Rotaractors and former Interactors, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) participants, and Youth Exchange students — are encouraged to apply. You don’t have to be a member of Rotary to participate in an exchange. While these exchanges have been curtailed or canceled due to the ongoing pandemic, it is not too early to begin planning for such exchanges in 2021 and beyond. |
The New Generations Service Exchange Program | Pete Leenhouts | 2021-01-31 08:00:00Z | 0 | New Generations Service Exchange | |
Italian Rotarians spread joy of giving![]() The Rotary Foundation reminds us constantly why we are here. It reminds us who it is we serve. It reminds us that "...these days, these hours, while we yet walk this earth – that this is our time and we must grasp it.” These were the words of K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran, Trustee chair of The Rotary Foundation, during the recent major donor event organized by District 2060 in northeastern Italy. |
Italian Rotarians spread joy of giving | By Omar Bortoletti, Endowment/Major Gifts Adviser for Zone 14 | 2021-01-27 08:00:00Z | 0 | Champions of The Rotary Foundation,Major Donor | |
Vocational Training Teams![]() Vocational Training Teams (VTT’s) are groups of professionals who travel abroad either to teach local professionals about a particular field or to learn more about their own. VTTs build on Rotary's long-standing commitment to vocational training. While the team leader is nearly always a Rotarian, team members need not be. Teams are usually funded by grants provided via The Rotary Foundation. |
Vocational Training Teams | Pete Leenhouts | 2021-01-24 08:00:00Z | 0 | Vocational Training Team (VTT) | |
Virtual Summit Jan 27: Rotary Action Group Against Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking![]() Modern day slavery – whether in the form of forced labor in supply chains, sex trafficking, domestic servitude, or human trafficking – is a transnational multi-billion dollar criminal activity that is impacting millions of people on any given day in more than 167 countries. According to the Global Slavery Index, 40.6 million men, women, and children are trapped in modern day slavery. No country in the world – regardless of its wealth, size, judicial system – is exempt from it. |
Virtual Summit Jan 27: Rotary Action Group Against Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking | Rotary Action Group Against Slavery | 2021-01-23 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary Action Group,Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS) | |
Rotary Presidential Conference in Nigeria Begins January 22nd![]() Are you excited about the elevation of Rotaract to a membership type in Rotary? Do you seek new ways and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Rotaract and Rotary in the pursuit of our organizations vision?RI President Holger Knaack has instituted three Presidential Conferences this year to highlight the power of Rotary and Rotaract working together as partners in service. The focus of this Conference series is to create meaningful connections between Rotaractors and Rotarians. Register here: 2020-2021 PRESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE – 2020-2021 PRESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE (rotarydistrict9141.org) Conference goals are to:
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Rotary Presidential Conference in Nigeria Begins January 22nd | Rotary International Staff | 2021-01-21 08:00:00Z | 0 | Africa,Nigeria,RI Presidential Conference,Rotaract,Rotary International,Rotary International President Holger Knaack,Rotary International Presidential Conference | |
Rotary Partnerships![]() As Rotarians, we are encouraged to work with Rotary International's partners to plan more effective and sustainable projects. Partnerships enable us to open even more opportunities for service, and partnership networks allow us to leverage the expertise and contacts inherent in other organizations to advance projects of mutual interest. You will find a list of Rotary’s partner organizations, here. |
Rotary Partnerships | Pete Leenhouts | 2021-01-17 08:00:00Z | 0 | Global Grants,Partnership | |
Champions of The Rotary Foundation![]() A new recognition, entitled “Champions of The Rotary Foundation”, has been announced by District 5020 Foundation chair Howard Svigals. Champions are people who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the Foundation, through past and future giving. Champions must be: |
Champions of The Rotary Foundation | John Erickson | 2021-01-15 08:00:00Z | 0 | Champions of The Rotary Foundation,The Rotary Foundation | |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct![]() As a Rotarian, I will: 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life; 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect; 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world; 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians. 5. Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities; report any suspected harassment; and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment. |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct | Rotary International | 2021-01-10 08:00:00Z | 0 | The Rotary Code of Conduct | |
Rotary and diversity, equity, and inclusion![]() A history of diverse backgroundsWhen Chicago attorney Paul Harris founded Rotary, he invited his colleagues and friends to create a club where professionals of diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful friendships. Over time, that expanded to giving back to their communities. Since its first club meeting more than 100 years ago, Rotary has grown into an international organization with clubs in nearly every country in the world. Our membership comprises people with countless individual identities who share a singular passion for making the world a better place for everyone. In recognition of Rotary's history as a diverse organization, and in our careful planning for our future, Rotary has reaffirmed the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
Rotary and diversity, equity, and inclusion | Rotary Staff | 2021-01-06 08:00:00Z | 0 | Diversity,Equity,Inclusion | |
District Governor Greg Horn's January Message![]() January is Vocational Service Month, and I’ve asked our District Vocational Service Chair, Mark Hoppen, to share a few of his thoughts. Here’s Mark: We’ve all heard the phrase “for every yin there’s a yang,” which speaks to duality: good/evil, light/dark, fire/ice, female/male, crisis/opportunity. These times remind us of the Tao (pronounced or spelled Dao). Right now, the likelihood of an American dying from COVID-19 is more than 84 times greater than a South Korean. (In North and South Dakota - 136 times greater.) Things are not particularly good. As in 1918 during the Spanish Flu pandemic, some of us are behaving badly, some of us are behaving responsibly. And just like that earlier pandemic, real, positive change is just-around-the-corner. |
District Governor Greg Horn's January Message | Greg Horn | 2021-01-04 08:00:00Z | 0 | Vocational Service,Vocational Service Month,membership | |
Rotary Opens Opportunities![]() As the new calendar year begins, Rotarians know we are at the half-way point in our Rotary Year, which runs from July 1st through June 30th. Thus, it is appropriate to consider anew the annual theme used by Rotary International President Holger Knaack, of Germany, to highlight his service as our President. Holger's theme for the Rotary Year is "Rotary Opens Opportunities". You'll note the theme is graphically highlighted by three open doors. The open doors remind us of his request to Rotarians to create opportunities that strengthen our leadership, help put service ideas into action, and improve the lives of those in need. We also all know 2020 was a very challenging year, to put it mildly. Certainly, 2021 promises to be no less challenging. Yet, as Rotarians, we are asked to use our initiative and connections to rise above these challenges, as have Rotarians of previous generations, to take action to respond to them across all five of our Avenues of Service (Club, Community, Vocational, International and Youth). President Knaack underscored that call to service by writing "Rotary is not just a club that you join; it is an invitation to endless opportunities. We believe in creating opportunities for ourselves and for others. We believe that our acts of service, large and small, generate opportunities for people who need our help, and that Rotary opens opportunities for us to live a richer, more meaningful life, with friends around the world, based on our core values". Rotary offers a superlative way to improve our communities. Look hard at the needs and what we are doing, and consider how we can use our initiative, talents and connections to increase our acts of service and generate opportunities for people who need our help. |
Rotary Opens Opportunities | Pete Leenhouts | 2021-01-02 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary Opens Opportunities | |
January, 2021 Rotary International President’s Message![]() January is finally here. As we look forward to 2021, our thinking doesn’t have to stop at the end of these 365 days. Are you thinking ahead about what you will be doing in 2022, 2023, and beyond?We cannot foresee the future, but we can steer ourselves where we want to go. I think it is important that every Rotary club hold a strategic meeting at least once a year. Past RI Director Greg Yank, who has a lot of experience working with clubs on their plans, shares his viewpoint. |
January, 2021 Rotary International President’s Message | Holger Knaack, President 2020-21 | 2021-01-02 08:00:00Z | 0 | Holger Knaack,Long Range Plan,Rotary International President Holger Knaack,Strategic Plan | |
Donations to the Annual Fund![]() Our club goal for individual donations to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund is $7,500 this Rotary Year, which runs through June 30th, 2021, though we hope to exceed that amount. As we approach the end of the calendar year, now is a good time to consider a donation to The Rotary Foundation. |
Donations to the Annual Fund | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-31 08:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,The Annual Fund,The Rotary Foundation | |
Rotary Action Groups (RAGs)![]() Rotary Action Groups are international groups of Rotarians, family members, program participants, and alumni who are experts in a particular field or passionate about topics that fall within the seven Rotary Areas of Focus. Addiction prevention, blood donation, basic education and literacy, and environmental sustainability are a few of the many groups. |
Rotary Action Groups (RAGs) | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-28 08:00:00Z | 0 | RAG,RAGS,Rotary Action Group | |
Help Us Find Our Next Rotary District Scholars!![]() Each year, our Rotary District, District 5020, awards a small number of District 5020 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships and supports applications for Global Grant Scholarships and Peace Fellowships for post-graduate studies. Over the years, we have amassed an enviable record of success in awarding these scholarships! |
Help Us Find Our Next Rotary District Scholars! | Harry Panjer, Rotary District 5020 Scholarship Chair | 2020-12-27 08:00:00Z | 0 | District 5020 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship,Global Grant Scholarship,Peace Fellowships | |
What Is Rotary Vocational Service?![]() Vocational service calls on Rotarians to encourage and foster:
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What Is Rotary Vocational Service? | District 5020 Staff | 2020-12-26 08:00:00Z | 0 | Vocational Service,Vocational Service Month,Vocational Service in Action Handbook | |
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace![]() Rotarians recognize the importance of our governing principles, which have been developed over the years to provide us with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world. The Object of Rotary is the first of those principles, and the one we have been considering over the past several days. |
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-22 08:00:00Z | 0 | Object of Rotary,Promoting Peace,Service Above Self,The Object of Rotary | |
The Ideal of Service![]() Rotarians recognize the importance of our governing principles, which have been developed over the years to provide us with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world. The Object of Rotary is the first of those principles. Today, we’ll consider the third object of Rotary: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life. Service is at the heart of being a Rotarian. |
The Ideal of Service | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-21 08:00:00Z | 0 | Object of Rotary,Service Above Self,The Ideal of Service,The Object of Rotary | |
The Importance of High Ethical Standards![]() Rotarians recognize the importance of our governing principles, which have been developed over the years to provide us with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world. The Object of Rotary is the first of those principles, and the one we are currently considering. The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Rotarians consider the Object of Rotary to have four parts - first, acquaintance, which we considered last week; second, high ethical standards; third, the application of the ideal of service; and, fourth, the advancement of international understanding through a world fellowship of Rotarians united in the ideal of service. Today, we’ll consider the second part of the Object of Rotary, namely, high ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society. |
The Importance of High Ethical Standards | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-20 08:00:00Z | 0 | High ethical standards,Occupations,The Object of Rotary | |
The Value of Acquaintance![]() The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster, FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. Acquaintance tied to action has made Rotary the most successful alliance of its type in the world today. Why? The answer is simple: Effective networking! |
The Value of Acquaintance | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-19 08:00:00Z | 0 | Acquaintance,Object of Rotary,The Object of Rotary | |
The Object of Rotary![]() Rotary Guiding Principles have been developed over the years to provide all Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world. There are three Guiding Principles: The Object of Rotary, The Four-Way Test, and the Avenues of Service. The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
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The Object of Rotary | 2020-12-18 08:00:00Z | 0 | The Object of Rotary | ||
2020 Rotary International Annual Report Released Today![]() The best single source of information about what we do as Rotarians is our Annual Report. The 2020 Annual Report was released this morning! Check it out, here: https://www.rotary.org/en/annual-report-2020 |
2020 Rotary International Annual Report Released Today | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-17 08:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Report | |
How Do I Donate to the Endowment Fund?![]() As we approach the end of the calendar year, it might be a good time to consider a donation to The Rotary Foundation’s Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund is the long range fund in which the principal - that which you donate - is never spent, and the earnings available are used to make a lasting difference in people’s lives. |
How Do I Donate to the Endowment Fund? | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-15 08:00:00Z | 0 | Endowment Fund,The Rotary Foundation | |
Interact Video Competition through Dec 17th![]() Interact Clubs around the world have come up with some very interesting videos during the Interact video competition! Which video will be this year's Fan Favorite? Anyone can vote every day, once a day through 17 December! Find any video in the submissions gallery, click on thumbnail and you'll see the "Vote" button. |
Interact Video Competition through Dec 17th | 2020-12-13 08:00:00Z | 0 | Interact,Interact Club | ||
Club Members Contribute to Ending the Scourge of Polio![]() The Club’s financial objective for Polio Plus this Rotary Year, through June 30th, 2021, is to encourage each member to donate at least $37.00 towards the Rotary International PolioPlus campaign. This relatively small amount, donated by each member in support of our goal, will go a very long way towards helping to eliminate this terrible disease. As an example, Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. For as little as $0.60, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life. Your donation of $37.00 can protect as many as 60 kids against this terrible disease! Find out more, here: Take Action - End Polio Now |
Club Members Contribute to Ending the Scourge of Polio | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-13 08:00:00Z | 0 | Polio Eradication | |
![]() While our ability to travel internationally, gather for fellowship and friendship, and build partnerships for service has been disrupted, our ingenuity and creativity has opened opportunities in unprecedented ways. And while we can’t replace in-person experiences, virtual travel and fellowship opportunities are redefining how we build partnerships and continue supporting communities through remote service opportunities. Finding meaningful service opportunities and impactful projects to support is already a daunting task, which feels immensely more challenging while need grows during the global pandemic. Getting involved in international service can often be a challenge, especially during a pandemic when international travel is limited. Virtual project fairs allow for immersion, travel, and fellowship from the safety and comfort of your home. |
Virtual Project Fairs | Rotary Staff | 2020-12-09 08:00:00Z | 0 | Project Fair | |
Who are Rotary Alumni?![]() Alumni are action-oriented people from all over the world who have participated in Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Exchange, New Generations Service Exchange, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Rotary Peace Fellowships, Rotary Scholarships (funded by global grants or district grants), vocational training teams (members and leaders), Ambassadorial Scholarships, Grants for University Teachers, Group Study Exchange (members and leaders), and Rotary Volunteers. Find out more at Alumni | My Rotary |
Who are Rotary Alumni? | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-08 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary Alumni,alumni | |
Our District Governor's December Message![]() As I virtually traveled throughout our district, I have become aware of many great initiatives that benefit humankind in different ways. One of the most inspirational and affordable ones I discovered is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL). |
Our District Governor's December Message | Greg Horn | 2020-12-07 08:00:00Z | 0 | District Governor | |
Why Donate to the Annual Fund?![]() Why do Rotarians donate to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund? Our donations help Rotary clubs take action today to create positive change in communities at home and around the world. |
Why Donate to the Annual Fund? | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-12-06 08:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,Annual Report,Charity Navigator,The Annual Fund | |
An Update on the Club's Support of the Global Grant "Dignity Toilets for Togo"![]() The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is one of seven Olympic Peninsula Rotary Clubs supporting The Rotary Foundation Global Grant "Composting Toilets for Klobaten Village" (Grant number GG2011334) in the Kegue Region, Lome', in the African country of Togo. The Nor'wester Rotary Club of Port Angeles WA is the lead club. The Global Grant coordinator is "Doc" Riess, who fills us in on how he came to be building composting toilets in Africa, below. The grant enables the seven Rotary Clubs to fund the construction of 112 sustainable composting toilets thus assuring safe, healthy and dignified access for individual families, especially women and children, within the village of Klobatem. The construction makes use of local materials suited to the community, and employs local laborers skilled in their construction. In addition to the funds contributed by Rotarians, each local family must contribute what they can to support the construction of their facility. The project also enables proper training for each family in the care and use of the composting toilets, including related hand hygiene, and the use of the composted waste for use as compost for gardens and farms. |
An Update on the Club's Support of the Global Grant "Dignity Toilets for Togo" | "Doc" Riess (Nor'wester Rotary Club, Port Angeles WA) | 2020-12-05 08:00:00Z | 0 | Composting Toilets for Klobatem Village,Dignity Toilets,Dignity Toilets for Togo,GG2011334,Numbered Global Grant | |
Rotary International President's Message for December, 2020![]() As I look back on 2020, I reflect on how our lives have changed. The global COVID-19 pandemic brought pain and loss to many of us. And for almost all of us, our daily lives, family time, and work also changed this year. But we've made it to the end of this difficult year, not on our own but by reaching out to one another, as we always do in Rotary. With each passing year, I become prouder of our organization.I will choose to remember 2020 as a year of great change and strength for us; Rotary didn't stop, despite the pandemic. We removed obstacles, found new ways to connect, and embraced new approaches to service, such as online projects and virtual fundraising. I have invited two Rotarians to share their stories about how Rotary grew stronger this year. |
Rotary International President's Message for December, 2020 | Holger Knaack | 2020-12-01 08:00:00Z | 0 | RI President,Rotary International President Holger Knaack | |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct![]() As a Rotarian, I will: 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life; 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect; 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world; 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians. 5. Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities; report any suspected harassment; and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment. |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct | 2020-11-27 08:00:00Z | 0 | The Rotarian Code of Conduct | ||
Help Us Support the Irondale Little Free Pantry!Members of the Rotary Club of East Jefferson County and community members across eastern Jefferson County continue to support our efforts to stock the Little Free Pantry at the Irondale Community Church. You may drop donated items off locally in Port Ludlow at the Edward Jones office at 9526 Oak Bay Rd, Suite 300, Port Ludlow, WA 98365. All non-perishable food items will be accepted however the items below have been requested: |
Help Us Support the Irondale Little Free Pantry! | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-11-20 08:00:00Z | 0 | Irondale Church,Irondale Community Church,Little Free Pantry,food insecurity | |
How Do I Join a Rotary Club?![]() All Rotary Clubs welcome new members. It’s not difficult to join a Club, but all Rotary Clubs are “by invitation only” and there are several kinds of clubs. With that in mind, we invite you to consider joining us! We are both a local community organization and an international one. Rotarians are focused on service above self - taking action to improve the world around them - from their local communities to issues of global importance. With over 1.2 million members in 35,000 clubs worldwide, we have been making a very positive difference in the world for well over a century! So how do you go about joining a Rotary Club? |
How Do I Join a Rotary Club? | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-11-17 08:00:00Z | 0 | membership | |
Our District Governor's November 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. |
Our District Governor's November Message | Greg Horn | 2020-11-10 08:00:00Z | 0 | District 5020 Governor's Monthly Message | |
Our District Governor's October 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. |
Our District Governor's October Message | 2020-10-03 07:00:00Z | 0 | |||
Why and How To Join a Rotary Club![]() All Rotary Clubs welcome new members. It’s not difficult to join a Club, but all Rotary Clubs are “by invitation only” and there are several kinds of clubs. With that in mind, we invite you to consider joining us! Rotarians are all about action - making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Working together and with partners, the 1.2 million active, involved Rotarians in tens of thousands of clubs worldwide lead and contribute to positive change in our communities and around the world. |
Why and How To Join a Rotary Club | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-10-02 07:00:00Z | 0 | Join,join a club,membership | |
The District 5020 News Magazine![]() The Rotary District to which our Club belongs, Rotary District 5020, publishes an excellent monthly news magazine filled with interesting and informative stories about the activities of the 90+ Rotary Clubs in the District. Check it out, here: http://d5020.com/UD092020 |
The District 5020 News Magazine | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-09-13 07:00:00Z | 0 | District 5020,Rotary District 5020 | |
District Governor Greg Horn's September Message to Rotarians![]() September is Basic Education and Literacy Month for Rotary. There has been no time in our past that children in our schools have been in greater need. Schools are turning to virtual learning, but kids must have computers and internet access. Sadly, many families do not have the basics. Schools fund what they can, but it never seems to be enough. |
District Governor Greg Horn's September Message to Rotarians | Greg Horn | 2020-09-08 07:00:00Z | 0 | Basic Education and Literacy,Literacy | |
President Holger Knaack's September Message to Rotarians![]() Rotary youth exchange — one of the many programs for youths and young adults that we celebrate this month — was my path into true engagement in Rotary. My wife, Susanne, and I began hosting exchange students soon after I joined, and the experience helped me go from simply being a member of my Rotary club to being a true Rotarian. Now Rotary Youth Exchange is a family tradition, and a strong one: Over the past 24 years, we have hosted 43 students! |
President Holger Knaack's September Message to Rotarians | Holger Knaack | 2020-09-04 07:00:00Z | 0 | Rotaract,Youth Avenue of Service,Youth Exchange,Youth Service | |
An Introduction to Rotary Scholarships Available Beyond the Club Level![]() This article provides basic information about post-graduate global grant-supported scholarships. |
An Introduction to Rotary Scholarships Available Beyond the Club Level | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-08-26 07:00:00Z | 0 | Ambassadorial Scholarship,Global Grant Scholarship,Peace Fellowships,Rotary District Ambassadorial Scholarship,Rotary Peace Centers Professional Certificate Program,Water Scholarships,scholarships | |
Rotary's Strategic Plan![]() ROTARY’S VISION STATEMENT: Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. |
Rotary's Strategic Plan | 2020-08-24 07:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary Strategic Plan,Strategic Plan | ||
Rotary’s Leadership and Continuing Contribution to Eradicating Polio![]() Rotarians have been working for the past forty years to eradicate polio. In fact, it is the top philanthropic priority for Rotary International, and the area in which we spend the most money. While we are closer than ever to accomplishing this herculean task, very significant challenges remain. |
Rotary’s Leadership and Continuing Contribution to Eradicating Polio | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-08-23 07:00:00Z | 0 | Global Polio Eradication Initiative,Polio Eradication | |
The Four-Way Test and Its Development![]() The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. It is one of the world’s most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics and was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as Rotary International (RI) president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This simple yet powerful 24-word test for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers. In fact, the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The Four-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways. |
The Four-Way Test and Its Development | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-08-20 07:00:00Z | 0 | 4-Way Test,Four-Way Test,The Four Way Test | |
The Rotary Endowment Fund![]() The purpose of the Endowment Fund is to ensure the long-term viability of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and its programs. Contributions made to the Endowment Fund are invested in perpetuity with no erosion of the contribution itself. Many might view the Endowment Fund as the Foundation's “savings account” whose interest supports the Annual Fund, the “checking account” for the Foundation. |
The Rotary Endowment Fund | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-08-16 07:00:00Z | 0 | Endowment Fund | |
Rotary’s Leadership and Contribution to Eradicating Polio![]() Rotarians have been working for the past forty years to eradicate polio. In fact, it is the top philanthropic priority for Rotary International, and the area in which we spend the most money. |
Rotary’s Leadership and Contribution to Eradicating Polio | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-08-15 07:00:00Z | 0 | Global Polio Eradication Initiative,Polio Eradication,Polio Plus Fund | |
Meet Shekhar Mehta, Rotary International President-Elect![]() Shekhar Mehta will become Rotary's President on July 1st, 2021. Mehta is a member of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, which is located in West Bengal, India. |
Meet Shekhar Mehta, Rotary International President-Elect | 2020-08-14 07:00:00Z | 0 | |||
Rotarians Partner with Interactors to Support Shelterbox![]() Rotary International currently has a number of partner organizations. One of these is ShelterBox, an organization that provides emergency shelter and supplies worldwide to assist survivors immediately after a disaster. Rotary works with ShelterBox in all phases of disaster relief: identifying regions that need support, volunteering in relief efforts, facilitating meetings with government officials and relief agencies, and funding supplies. Rotary can also help with logistics, including customs clearance; housing deployed teams; arranging transportation; and offering language interpretation. |
Rotarians Partner with Interactors to Support Shelterbox | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-08-12 07:00:00Z | 0 | Chimacum High School Interact Club,Partnership,ShelterBox | |
The Rotary Code of Conduct - Maintaining a Harassment-free environment in Rotary![]() The fifth and final element of the Rotarian Code of Conduct is “As a Rotarian, I will help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities; report any suspected harassment; and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment.” |
The Rotary Code of Conduct - Maintaining a Harassment-free environment in Rotary | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-08-09 07:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Meet Our District Governor, Greg Horn!![]() District Governor Greg Horn has had a thoroughly interesting and varied career - did you know he has been a competitive water skier and tunnel boat racer? Rotary District 5020 is one of the largest in the world, and one of the few bi-national districts as well. It encompasses over 90 Rotary Clubs on Vancouver Island BC and Washington State's Olympic Peninsula, reaching as far south as Battle Ground WA. Read on for Greg's biography! |
Meet Our District Governor, Greg Horn! | Greg Horn | 2020-08-08 07:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Club Sponsors Food Drive in Support of the Irondale Little Pantry![]() Club President Rick Smith is coordinating the Club’s support of the little pantry, located outside the Irondale Church in Port Hadlock WA. Here is the list of items that the Community Wellness Project (CWP) has requested to get the little pantry stocked. Other non-perishables are also accepted. |
Club Sponsors Food Drive in Support of the Irondale Little Pantry | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-08-07 07:00:00Z | 0 | Community Wellness Project,Economic and Community Development,Irondale Church,food drive,little pantry | |
Jennifer E. Jones nominated to become Rotary International President July 1st, 2022![]() Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history. |
Jennifer E. Jones nominated to become Rotary International President July 1st, 2022 | Ryan Hyland | 2020-08-06 07:00:00Z | 0 | Jennifer E. Jones,Rotary International,Rotary International President | |
New Generations Service Exchange![]() New Generations Service Exchange is a short-term, customizable program for university students and young professionals. University students and professionals up to age 30 — including current and former Rotaractors and former Interactors, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) participants, and Youth Exchange students — are encouraged to apply. You don’t have to be a member of Rotary to participate in an exchange. While these exchanges have been curtailed or canceled due to the ongoing pandemic, it is not too early to begin planning for such exchanges in 2021 and beyond. |
New Generations Service Exchange | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-08-06 07:00:00Z | 0 | New Generations Service Exchange | |
Finding My Life's Meaning in Rotary and Toastmasters![]() In 2008, my world changed when my wife of 29 years was killed by an impaired driver. She was returning from visiting our 17-year-old daughter in college. My life revolved around Judy and our four children (Anne, Michael, Geoffrey, and Lara). We were so close that it felt like I had died too. A year later, our youngest child left for college and I was alone in a five-bedroom house. I had to choose between curling up in a ball or going on living. I chose the latter and began speaking to first-time offenders convicted of a driving under the influence offense for several programs in central Ohio. |
Finding My Life's Meaning in Rotary and Toastmasters | David Jones | 2020-08-05 07:00:00Z | 0 | membership | |
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An Update Regarding the Rotary District 5020 Scholarship Program | Harry Panjer | 2020-08-04 07:00:00Z | 0 | Ambassadorial Scholarship,GGS,Global Grant Scholarship,PF,Peace Fellowships,RDAS,Rotary District Ambassadorial Scholarship | |
District 5020 Governor's Message for August, 2020![]() I’ve never been so proud to be a Rotarian. Seeing firsthand all the things the 91 Rotary clubs plus 2 Rotaract clubs in our District are doing is more than inspiring. Just take a minute and imagine what our communities, and the world, would look like without Rotary and you will know why we exist. |
District 5020 Governor's Message for August, 2020 | Greg Horn | 2020-08-03 07:00:00Z | 0 | District 5020 Governor's Monthly Message | |
Why Do Rotarians Donate to the Annual Fund?![]() Why do Rotarians donate to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund? Our donations help Rotary clubs take action today to create positive change in communities at home and around the world. |
Why Do Rotarians Donate to the Annual Fund? | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-08-02 07:00:00Z | 0 | The Annual Fund | |
Rotary President's Message for August, 2020![]() The year 2020 has brought monumental changes that have already included a global pandemic and a renewed call for social justice. We are reminded that we live in a constantly changing world, and Rotary is a reflection of that world. We must be ready to listen and adapt, always drawing upon our core values of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. If we live these values and apply The Four-Way Test to all aspects of our lives, we will be prepared to lead at all times. |
Rotary President's Message for August, 2020 | Holger Knaack | 2020-08-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | President | |
Membership Matters![]() August in Rotary is known as Membership and New Club Development Month, but do you know why we focus on membership? Membership is essential to every aspect of a Rotary club. As a matter of fact, Rotary International won’t even allow you to start a new Rotary club without 20 people who are interested in joining and upholding Rotary’s ideals and values. Nothing in a club gets done without its members. Rotary members... |
Membership Matters | Corey Lopardi | 2020-08-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | Membership Goals | |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct![]() As a Rotarian, I will: 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life; 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect; 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world; 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians. 5. Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities; report any suspected harassment; and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment. |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct | 2020-07-30 07:00:00Z | 0 | The Rotarian Code of Conduct | ||
Interested in Rotary?![]() Interested in Rotary International? Founded in 1905 by a Chicago lawyer, Paul Harris, Rotary has grown to be a formidable force for good in the world. From the very beginning, Rotarians have been focused on taking action to make a positive difference in the world. Although founded as a social club, Rotarians begin focusing on improving their local and global communities the very next year. In fact, the first-ever Rotary project was funding and supporting the construction of public sanitary facilities in Chicago. Grassroots at the core, Rotary today links 1.2 million members, men and women alike, in over 35,000 clubs worldwide to form an organization of international scope focused on improving the lives of people all over the globe. Founder Paul Harris’ words “Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves” ring ever more true today. Why do men and women from all walks of life join Rotary? |
Interested in Rotary? | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-07-29 07:00:00Z | 0 | What Is Rotary All About? | |
Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)![]() The Every Rotarian Every Year initiative asks every Rotarian to support The Rotary Foundation every year. In addition to yearly contributions to the Annual Fund, members are encouraged to get involved in a Foundation project or program. |
Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-07-27 07:00:00Z | 0 | Every Rotarian Every Year | |
The Rotary International Instagram page![]() The Rotary International Instagram page is a great way to quickly capture the incredible vitality and scope of Rotary, from local community activities to large global projects. Check it out, here: https://www.instagram.com/rotaryinternational/ |
The Rotary International Instagram page | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-07-25 07:00:00Z | 0 | Instagram,Rotary International | |
The Rotary District 5020 Ambassadorial Scholarship (DRAS)![]() Rotary clubs in District 5020, of which our Club is a part, nominate and support applicants who apply as District Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars, Global Grant Scholars and Rotary Peace Fellows. A local Rotary club must sponsor applications for each of these programs. This post provides information about the Rotary District 5020 Ambassadorial Scholarship (DRAS). The application deadline is January 15th - and its not too soon to being preparing! |
The Rotary District 5020 Ambassadorial Scholarship (DRAS) | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-07-21 07:00:00Z | 0 | DRAS,District 5020 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship | |
A wish for wheels: Rotary fundraiser gets rolling![]()
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A wish for wheels: Rotary fundraiser gets rolling | Maria Morrison | 2020-07-20 07:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Emergency Preparation - Grab and Go Bags![]() There is little doubt that Olympic Peninsula residents and guests face a range of challenging though possibly somewhat remote threats - volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, powerful winter storms severing our bridges, and tsunami’s - to name just a few. If you’ve lived here for a while, you know these threats are not really all that remote, in fact - most of us have experienced earthquakes, tsunami warnings and extreme winter storms. It’s part of life on the Peninsula. |
Emergency Preparation - Grab and Go Bags | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-07-19 07:00:00Z | 0 | Emergency Preparedness,Grab and Go Bag | |
The Annual Fund![]() The Annual Fund is the primary source of funds that support The Rotary Foundation’s programs and areas of focus. Rotarians are strongly encouraged to donate each year to the Annual Fund. During the recent Rotary Year, we are proud to note that nearly all members of our Club supported the Annual Fund. |
The Annual Fund | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-07-18 07:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund | |
The Lifelong Impact of a Group Study Exchange![]() As a citizen of India, I have been troubled by my country’s population growth, economic crisis, poverty, crimes against women, and child abuse. I had the privilege of taking part in a Group Study Exchange, supported by The Rotary Foundation, 30 years ago, and it totally changed my perspective on life, and kindled my urge to do something to help our society. I was selected for the exchange team to visit Washington-Maryland, USA, in 1990. I was the only member selected from a government job. The exchange happened at the beginning of my career in the government sector and at the threshold of my career. The program was a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for all of us. |
The Lifelong Impact of a Group Study Exchange | By Rakesh K. Gaur, former Group Study Exchange team member | 2020-07-17 07:00:00Z | 0 | District Community Grants,Group Study Exchange,India,Rotary Alumni,Rotary Alumni Associations | |
Rotary Definitions - Annual Fund, SHARE, and EREY!![]() Have you ever wondered what the term “Annual Fund/SHARE” means, or what a Rotarian is talking about when they mention “E-RAY”? |
Rotary Definitions - Annual Fund, SHARE, and EREY! | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-07-15 07:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,Foundation Committee,Service Projects Committee,TRF,The Rotary Foundation | |
What is Rotary?![]() 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 use our connections as Rotarians and members of our communities to make that change happen - locally and globally. |
What is Rotary? | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-07-07 07:00:00Z | 0 | What Is Rotary All About? | |
A Gift for Levi![]() Levi Knoche is a 6-year old boy who lives with his family in Port Ludlow. While he is severely disabled, and cannot walk, in all other respects, including cognitive abilities, he is a normal little boy. He enjoys being outside with his family, who must carry him everywhere on outdoor hikes and activities. The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is leading a fundraising effort to fund a $17,000 Track Chair, an outdoor mobility chair that uses tracks instead of wheels, for Levi. |
A Gift for Levi | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-07-02 07:00:00Z | 0 | Levi Knoche | |
Rotary International President's Message for July, 2020![]() This does not seem like a time for great optimism, but it has to be. Long before Rotary was founded, the world dealt with great crises that tested humankind's ability to progress and endure. In the age of Rotary, the world has faced many more catastrophes; however, we have survived, and every step of the way, Rotary has helped the world heal. Every great challenge is an opportunity for renewal and growth. I revealed the theme of Rotary Opens Opportunities at the International Assembly in San Diego just as the COVID-19 crisis was beginning, but these are words that I have believed for many years. Rotary is not just a club that you join; it is an invitation to endless opportunities. We believe in creating opportunities for others and for ourselves. We believe that our acts of service, large and small, generate opportunities for people who need our help, and that Rotary opens opportunities for us to live a richer, more meaningful life, with friends around the world, based on our core values. |
Rotary International President's Message for July, 2020 | Holger Knaack | 2020-07-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | Holger Knaack,Rotary Opens Opportunities | |
Will a Covid-19 vaccine signal an end to the anti-vaccine movement?![]() The world is desperate for a vaccine against coronavirus. If and when it is discovered, will the voices of the anti-vaccine movement tell their adherents to turn it down? If you asked this question of parents in the US in the 1950s, the response would likely be unequivocal. This is because of the fear that gripped a nation, fear caused by the lethal poliovirus. When the US polio epidemic was at its highest, the country reported more than 21,000 cases of paralysis, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 3,000 lives were lost. |
Will a Covid-19 vaccine signal an end to the anti-vaccine movement? | John Hewko and Peter J. Hotez | 2020-06-29 07:00:00Z | 0 | Global Polio Eradication Initiative,Polio Eradication,Polio Plus Fund,Washington State,polio,smallpox,vaccine hesitancy | |
Bringing People Together Through Music![]() The International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians (IFRM) has been meeting regularly online to prepare and present virtual choral performances. Members receive rehearsal material (musical score, a recording of accompaniment and vocal parts) in advance, and then they come together from their respective homes via Zoom to listen to the accompaniment (on headphones) and sing their parts (into cell phones) while appearing on screen together. |
Bringing People Together Through Music | Lee Denlinger | 2020-06-24 07:00:00Z | 0 | Fellowships,International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians,singing,song | |
Member Biography - Dr Tamara MeredithDr. Tamara Meredith is the Director of the Jefferson County Library District in Port Hadlock, WA and has spent 18+ years in public, school, and academic library leadership positions. She is passionate about providing access to information and learning resources, and works to find creative, functional solutions to limited broadband and other technology issues that impede equitable access in rural areas. She currently serves on the University of Washington MLIS Advisory Board, is the treasurer of Public Libraries of Washington, and is both a board member and a coach for the Kitsap Philharmonic Youth Symphony. Tamara joined the Rotary Club of East Jefferson County in 2017... |
Member Biography - Dr Tamara Meredith | Dr Tamara Meredith | 2020-06-16 07:00:00Z | 0 | Tamara Meredith,biography,members,membership | |
Donating to the Annual Fund![]() Our club goal for individual donations to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund is $11,500 this Rotary Year, which runs through June 30th, 2020, though we hope to exceed that amount. As we approach the end of the calendar year, it might be a good time to consider a donation to The Rotary Foundation. |
Donating to the Annual Fund | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-06-10 07:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,Champions of The Rotary Foundation,TRF | |
The Rotarian Action Group for Blindness Prevention![]() Rotary Action Groups (RAGs) provide assistance and support to clubs and districts in planning and implementing community development and humanitarian service projects. They are organized by committed professionals with expertise in a particular field. Members need not be Rotarians. The purpose of the Rotarian Action Group for Blindness Prevention is to ... |
The Rotarian Action Group for Blindness Prevention | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-06-08 07:00:00Z | 0 | RAG,Rotary Action Group,Rotary Action Group for Blindness Prevention | |
A Very Brief History of the Early Years of the Rotary Club of East Jefferson County![]() The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County, or EJC Rotary as the Club is now usually known, has been a part of communities in eastern Jefferson County since it was chartered by Rotary International on June 21st, 1982, 38 years ago. The group that was to become the Club met in those early days at the well-known Ajax Cafe on the spit in Port Hadlock, across the street from what is now the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. Jim Humphrey was the Club’s first President, and dentist John Barrett, who remains a member to this day, the Club’s first President-Elect. |
A Very Brief History of the Early Years of the Rotary Club of East Jefferson County | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-06-07 07:00:00Z | 0 | EJC Rotary,History,The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County | |
The Rotary Guiding Principles in Stressful Times![]() The vision of the Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is that, together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Our mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. It is beyond question that the nation is undergoing an extremely stressful time. Yet, Rotarians know that we have faced extremely stressful times before - the Great Depression, World War II, the Vietnam War, the riots of the late 60’s, the 2008 economic recession, and many more. Rotarians use our Guiding Principles to provide stability at all times to our personal and professional conduct. Chief among these Principles is the Four-Way Test. |
The Rotary Guiding Principles in Stressful Times | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-06-04 07:00:00Z | 0 | Avenues of Service,Four-Way Test,Rotary Guiding Principles,The Object of Rotary | |
An Introduction to Rotary Action Groups![]() Rotary Action Groups (RAGS) are independent, Rotary-affiliated groups made up of people from around the world who are experts in a particular field, such as economic development, peace, addiction prevention, the environment, or water. They provide assistance and support to Rotary clubs and districts in planning and implementing community development and humanitarian service projects. Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs) give members opportunities to engage in service activities and network with like-minded members around the world. There are currently 25 such groups. |
An Introduction to Rotary Action Groups | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-06-02 07:00:00Z | 0 | RAGS,Rotary Action Group | |
Rotary International President's Message for June, 2020![]() My Rotary journey began 40 years ago when I joined the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, at the age of 25, and it has brought my family and me many unforgettable moments. But nothing could have prepared me for connecting with the world as president of Rotary International. My individual Rotary journey has become a shared Rotary journey with each of you. |
Rotary International President's Message for June, 2020 | Mark Daniel Maloney | 2020-06-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | RI President,RI President Mark Maloney,Rotary International | |
Five Reasons to Give to The Rotary Foundation![]() When you make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, you are helping Rotary members make a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. Here are five great reasons to make Rotary your charity of choice at any time of the year. |
Five Reasons to Give to The Rotary Foundation | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-06-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | The Rotary Foundation | |
Youth Service Month Summary![]() Today marks the final day in our annual highlight of Rotary Youth activities. Support of our youth is certainly a very strong point in our Club. We’ve looked at... |
Youth Service Month Summary | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-31 07:00:00Z | 0 | Interact Club,RYE,RYLA,RYLA NW,Rotaract,Rotary Scholarships,Rotary Youth Exchange,Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly,Students of the Month,Youth Avenue of Service,Youth Protection | |
Avenues of Service - Club Service![]() Rotarians channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity. The Avenues of Service are part of the Guiding Principles of Rotary, which include the Object of Rotary, and the 4-Way Test. https://my.rotary.org/en/guiding-principles |
Avenues of Service - Club Service | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-31 07:00:00Z | 0 | Avenues of Service,Club Service | |
Rotary Scholarship Programs![]() This brief article provides you a succinct summary of the various Rotary scholarship programs. There are a wide variety of scholarships available, for everyone from local high school graduates to fully funded master’s degree programs worth up to $75,000. Many different types of scholarships are offered by individual Rotary Clubs, Rotary Districts, and The Rotary Foundation, all of which are applied for through your nearest Rotary Club. If we can offer just one piece of advice, it would be to start early and be relentless in your search! |
Rotary Scholarship Programs | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-30 07:00:00Z | 0 | District Community Grant Scholarship,Global Grants,scholarships | |
What A Difference A Year Makes!![]() I never imagined when sending (our daughter) Grace away last August how fast it would go or what would happen here during that year she was away. As we are getting ready to welcome Grace Bradley home soon from her grand adventure abroad, I can't wait to see how much she has grown and hear all about it. She was so fortunate to have so many great people to help her and look out for her along the way... |
What A Difference A Year Makes! | Jason Bradley | 2020-05-27 07:00:00Z | 0 | RYE,Rotary Youth Exchange | |
The Rotary Avenues of Service![]() Rotarians channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity. The Avenues of Service are part of the Guiding Principles of Rotary, which include the Object of Rotary, and the 4-Way Test. https://my.rotary.org/en/guiding-principles The five Avenues are: |
The Rotary Avenues of Service | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-26 07:00:00Z | 0 | Avenues of Service | |
A Look at the Annual Fund![]() The power of Rotary lies in our global network of community leaders and technical experts, and our exceptionally strong ethic of Service Above Self. The Annual Fund makes it possible for Rotary clubs to transform lives around the globe. It is one of several funds managed by The Rotary Foundation. Broadly speaking, the Annual Fund supports Rotary humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs around the world. Rotarians focus our service efforts in six areas to maximize our local and global impact: promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local communities. These are called “Areas of Focus”, or “Rotary Causes”. Every Rotarian is encouraged to make a personal donation to the Annual Fund every year, and to participate in one of the Foundation programs. Our Club is active in many of the Rotary programs, including Global grants, District Community Grants, Alumni programs, Peace Fellowships, Rotary scholarships, the Rotary Youth Exchange program, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), among others. All donations made by Rotarians are completely voluntary. Our Club asks each Rotarian to donate $120 each year to the Annual Fund. Most members donate more than that, while a few members donate less, each according to their circumstances. (Our Club averaged $391 per person over the past Rotary year). Our policy, like many clubs, is to make it possible for Rotarians to see why donating to The Rotary Foundation’s programs is important, and to make it easy to do so; we do not “twist arms” nor do we force donations. While the donation amounts each member makes are never publicized, Rotarians are recognized for their donations, most notably through the Paul Harris Fellow recognition. The Rotary Foundation itself has an enviable record of managing our funds, one that every Rotarian should be proud of - and one that is very closely tracked. 90.6 percent of the money we donate to the Foundation is used for the programs and services supported by the Foundation, while only 9.3 percent is used for administrative and fundraising expenses, an enviable record indeed. Charity Navigator rates The Rotary Foundation 4 out of 4 stars, and has done so for the past twelve years. In fact, the Foundation is ranked number two in the United States. Find out more, here: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=4553 The Annual Fund is the primary source of funds that support The Rotary Foundation’s programs and areas of focus. Lets take a closer look at the Annual Fund itself. |
A Look at the Annual Fund | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-25 07:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,The Rotary Foundation | |
Every Rotarian - Every Year!![]() The Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) initiative asks every Rotarian to support The Rotary Foundation through a donation to the Annual Fund every year, and to get involved in a Foundation project or program. |
Every Rotarian - Every Year! | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-24 07:00:00Z | 0 | EREY,Every Rotarian Every Year | |
My Life During COVID-19 (La Mia Vita Durante Il) as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student 2019-2020
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My Life During COVID-19 (La Mia Vita Durante Il) as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student 2019-2020 | Chris Carthum | 2020-05-23 07:00:00Z | 0 | RYE,Rotary Youth Exchange | |
The 2019-2020 Interact Club Report![]() Interact is the Rotary International program for high school students ages 12-18. I Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.
The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County sponsors the Chimacum High School Interact Club, which is a separate entity with its own leadership, members and funds. Adult Rotarians provide mentorship and support for the Interact Club members. Starting out in October... |
The 2019-2020 Interact Club Report | T.J. Plastow | 2020-05-22 07:00:00Z | 0 | Chimacum High School Interact Club,Interact Club | |
The Object of Rotary - FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace![]() Rotarians recognize the importance of our governing principles, which have been developed over the years to provide us with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world. The Object of Rotary is the first of those principles, and the one we have been considering over the past few weeks. The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster, FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. |
The Object of Rotary - FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-21 07:00:00Z | 0 | Object of Rotary,The Object of Rotary,goodwill,peace,world fellowship | |
Past District Governor Tom Carroll earns Rotary's Highest HonorPast District Governor Tom Carroll has been selected by the Board of Directors of Rotary International as a recipient of the 2019-20 Service Above Self Award, Rotary International's highest honor. The award recognizes those Rotarians who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level, with emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary. A maximum of 150 recipients worldwide may be selected each year. |
Past District Governor Tom Carroll earns Rotary's Highest Honor | 2020-05-21 07:00:00Z | 0 | District Governor | ||
Greetings from Nalani Flinn, RI's representative to our District Conference![]() I was so honored to be asked by Rotary International President Mark Maloney to represent him at your District Conference. But unfortunately, I won’t be able to share that moment with you due to the unprecedented virus, Covid-19. He would have wanted me to share his number #1 priority, which is to Grow Rotary. Your District has taken that word to new heights by bringing in 146 new members and a new club as of March 31, 2020. Congratulations on a job well done! I would say to you, Imua, in Hawaiian, means “go-forward.” You call it, “don’t stop.” |
Greetings from Nalani Flinn, RI's representative to our District Conference | Nalani Flinn, 2017-2018 District 5000 Governor | 2020-05-20 07:00:00Z | 0 | ||
What Is Rotaract?![]() What is Rotaract? Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18-30 to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service. In communities worldwide, Rotary and Rotaract members work side by side to take action through service. Rotaractors are Rotarians! Interested in learning more? Check out https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/rotaract-clubs |
What Is Rotaract? | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-19 07:00:00Z | 0 | Rotaract | |
Rotarians Support Education![]() Rotarians Support Education Rotarians are people of action. We share an urgency to become involved in our communities, both locally and globally, to make a positive and lasting difference. We enjoy working together, and focus our activity on six main causes, one of which is education. Our broad goal within the area of education is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults. Rotarians are involved in activities to further these objectives not only in our own communities, but all over the world as well.
Here in our local communities, our Club is deeply involved in this Rotary cause. |
Rotarians Support Education | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-18 07:00:00Z | 0 | Basic Education and Literacy,Causes,Chimacum High School Interact Club,Pacific Northwest Rotary Youth Leadership Awards,RYE,RYLA,Rotary Horticulture Pavilion,Rotary Youth Exchange,Students of the Month | |
The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is proud to be recognized as a partner of Chimacum Schools.![]() The Club has partnered with Chimacum Schools for decades, and was recently honored with the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Community Leadership Award in recognition of our tremendously supportive and creative relationship with Chimacum Schools. |
The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is proud to be recognized as a partner of Chimacum Schools. | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-17 07:00:00Z | 0 | Chimacum Schools,Interact Club,Interact Committee,Partnership,RYE,Rotary Youth Exchange,scholarships | |
The Rotary Ideal of Service in Each Rotarian’s Personal, Business, and Community life![]() Rotarians recognize the importance of our governing principles, which have been developed over the years to provide us with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world. The Object of Rotary is the first of those principles, and the one we are considering this month. This week, we’ll consider the third object of Rotary: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life. Service is at the heart of being a Rotarian. It’s not enough for Rotarians to merely attend weekly meetings and seek acquaintance, though that is indeed important. Rotarians seek to =take action= to serve others in their personal, business and community life. How can this be accomplished? |
The Rotary Ideal of Service in Each Rotarian’s Personal, Business, and Community life | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-16 07:00:00Z | 0 | Community Service,Object of Rotary,Service Above Self,The Object of Rotary | |
Rotary Alumni Associations![]() Rotary Alumni are people who have been or who have participated and are no longer active in Rotary, Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Exchange, New Generations Service Exchange, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards(RYLA), Rotary Peace Fellowships, Rotary Scholarships (funded by global grants or district grants), Vocational Training Teams (members and leaders), Ambassadorial Scholarships, Grants for University Teachers, Group Study Exchange (members and leaders), and Rotary Volunteers. Find out more at the Rotary International Alumni webpage.
The Rotary Alumni Association, or ROTEX as it is abbreviated, is the Rotary-sponsored umbrella organization to which all Rotary alumni associations belong. https://rotex.org/ Find the map of all Rotary alumni organizations worldwide, here. What can Rotary Alumni do? |
Rotary Alumni Associations | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-15 07:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary Alumni,Rotary Alumni Associations | |
Meet Holger Knaack, Incoming President of Rotary International![]() Meet Holger Knaack, of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, who will become the President of Rotary International on July 1st, 2020. |
Meet Holger Knaack, Incoming President of Rotary International | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-15 07:00:00Z | 0 | Holger Knaack,President-Elect | |
Youth Protection![]() Rotary International is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all participants in Rotary activities. It is the duty of all Rotarians, Rotarians' spouses, partners, and other volunteers to safeguard to the best of their ability the welfare of, and to prevent the physical sexual, or emotional abuse of, children and young people with whom they come into contact. All Rotarians take this duty very seriously. |
Youth Protection | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-14 07:00:00Z | 0 | Youth Protection | |
The Rotarian Action Group for Population & Development![]() The Rotarian Action Group for Population & Development is an international non-profit organization with 25 years of experience in maternal and child health, including family planning. http://www.rifpd.org/
Rotary Action Groups (RAGs) provide assistance and support to clubs and districts in planning and implementing community development and humanitarian service projects. They are independent, Rotary-affiliated groups made up of people from around the world who are experts in a particular field, and staffed by volunteers with an interest in or an expertise in that field. Both Rotarians and non-Rotarians are members.
The Rotarian Action Group for Population & Development seeks to address the root causes of the more disheartening statistics on maternal and infant mortality within the Rotary focus area of maternal and child health. |
The Rotarian Action Group for Population & Development | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-13 07:00:00Z | 0 | Areas of Focus,Cause,Causes,Maternal and Child Health,RAG,Rotary Action Group,The Rotarian Action Group for Population & Development | |
Who Are Rotary Alumni?![]() Rotary Alumni are people who have previously been involved in some aspect of Rotary International, but who are no longer active. We'd like to help you reconnect! People who have participated in Rotary and any of a wide variety of Rotary programs are Alumni. This includes participants in Rotary itself, Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Exchange, New Generations Service Exchange, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards(RYLA), Rotary Peace Fellowships, Rotary Scholarships, Vocational Training Teams, Ambassadorial Scholarships, Grants for University Teachers, Group Study Exchange (members and leaders), and Rotary Volunteers. If you’ve previously been involved in or with Rotary, and are no longer active for one reason or another but would like to reconnect, we’d like to welcome you to a meeting of our Club. |
Who Are Rotary Alumni? | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-12 07:00:00Z | 0 | alumni | |
The Object of Rotary - SECOND: High ethical standards...![]() Rotarians recognize the importance of our governing principles, which have been developed over the years to provide us with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world. The Object of Rotary is the first of those principles, and the one we are considering over the next month. |
The Object of Rotary - SECOND: High ethical standards... | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-12 07:00:00Z | 0 | High ethical standards,The Object of Rotary | |
An Introduction to the Interact Committee![]() The Club's Interact Committee provides guidance, oversight and mentorship to the Chimacum High School (CHS) Interact Club, which is an independent entity composed of CHS students. Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 12-18. It enables CHS Interact Club members to engage in service projects, develop leadership skills, and connect with people at school, in our local communities and around the world. |
An Introduction to the Interact Committee | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-11 07:00:00Z | 0 | CHS Interact,Chimacum High School Interact Club,Interact,Interact Committee | |
Keeping informed about Rotary Activities Beyond the Club Level![]() How do you stay informed about the broad spectrum of Rotary International beyond the Club level? There are many useful websites you can use to stay informed. Here are a few of our favorites. |
Keeping informed about Rotary Activities Beyond the Club Level | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-10 07:00:00Z | 0 | ||
An Overview of Rotary Youth Exchange![]() The Rotary Youth Exchange program is an important part of the Rotary, which is why our Club has enthusiastically supported the program since the Club’s charter in 1982. |
An Overview of Rotary Youth Exchange | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-10 07:00:00Z | 0 | RYE,Rotary Youth Exchange | |
An Introduction to Rotary International Scholarships![]() There are five types of scholarships offered by Rotary International. Read on for a brief thumbnail sketch of each of them. These scholarships are separate from those offered by the Rotary Club of East Jefferson County. |
An Introduction to Rotary International Scholarships | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-09 07:00:00Z | 0 | Ambassadorial Scholarship,District Community Grant Scholarship,Global Grant Scholarship,IHE Delft Water Scholarship,Rotary International Scholarships,Rotary Peace Fellowship,scholarships | |
Rotary’s Commitment to Youth![]() From the very earliest days of Rotary, Rotarians have felt drawn to serve the needs of children and young people. While Rotary was founded in Chicago in 1905 as a business networking and social club, it wasn’t long until members of the new organization began looking beyond their business requirements to the needs of youth. |
Rotary’s Commitment to Youth | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-08 07:00:00Z | 0 | ||
An Overview of the Club's Scholarship Program![]() Scholarships for high school graduates going on to vocational training or college are a top priority for the Club. The first awards were made 1985, and since then, hundreds of scholarships have been awarded by the Club. In fact, well over $100,000 in scholarships have been awarded to eligible students in just the past five years. |
An Overview of the Club's Scholarship Program | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-07 07:00:00Z | 0 | scholarships | |
The Students of the Month Program![]() The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County recognizes two Students of the Month chosen by the teachers at Chimacum High School. The students and their parents are honored by the Rotary Club of East Jefferson County at the Club's weekly luncheon meeting. The Club has supported this program for well over thirty years, nearly since its founding, as a way to recognize outstanding young people in our communities. |
The Students of the Month Program | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-06 07:00:00Z | 0 | Students of the Month | |
The Object of Rotary - First, the Development of Acquaintance
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on May 06, 2020
![]() Did you know acquaintance is the heartbeat of any successful Rotary club? The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. |
The Object of Rotary - First, the Development of Acquaintance | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-06 07:00:00Z | 0 | Acquaintance,The Object of Rotary,networking | |
How My Rotary Exchange Year Has Changed Me
Posted by Molly Meissner on May 05, 2020
![]() Chimacum High School student Molly Meissner penned a great story back in 2018 as she neared the end of her Rotary Exchange year abroad in Belgium. These are her words. "It’s been about 10 months since I stepped on a plane, scared out of my mind, and flew to Belgium. I had heard from many people that I would change, my friends and family would change, that things back home would change, and a year ago that scared me. The idea of change was so bad and so weird to think about. Now, here I am, reaching the end of the best year of my life... |
How My Rotary Exchange Year Has Changed Me | Molly Meissner | 2020-05-05 07:00:00Z | 0 | Belgium,Liege,Molly Meissner,RYE,Rotary Youth Exchange,adventure,culture,experience,host family | |
An Introduction to The Rotary Youth Exchange Program![]() Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Our Club has sponsored both inbound students from other countries and outbound students from Chimacum and Quilcene to other countries around the world for over thirty-five years. What are the benefits? |
An Introduction to The Rotary Youth Exchange Program | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-04 07:00:00Z | 0 | RYE,Rotary Youth Exchange | |
Youth Service Month - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)![]() Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts for Interact students, Interact alumnus, Rotaract members, and Rotary Youth Exchange students ages 14-30 to facilitate leadership skills development and Rotary connections. The four day event is usually held in late February or mid-March each year. |
Youth Service Month - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-03 07:00:00Z | 0 | Pacific Northwest Rotary Youth Leadership Awards,RYLA NW,Rotary Youth Leadership Awards | |
District Governor's Message for May, 2020![]() If you had told me that the year I was District Governor was going to end like a Science Fiction movie - I would never have believed you. I thought I would be kicking off May talking about the excitement of youth. Instead we are focused on COVID-19. But here we are. Together. Doing whatever we can to continue to be people of action who make a difference in our communities, both locally and around the world. |
District Governor's Message for May, 2020 | Maureen Fritz-Williams | 2020-05-02 07:00:00Z | 0 | COVID-19,DG District Governor,District Governor | |
RI President Monthly Message - May, 2020![]() Increasing our ability to adapt: That is one goal of our new Rotary Action Plan. And wow, have we seen that ability put to the test this year. |
RI President Monthly Message - May, 2020 | Mark Daniel Maloney | 2020-05-02 07:00:00Z | 0 | RI President Mark Maloney,Rotary Connects the World | |
The Object of Rotary![]() Rotary Guiding Principles have been developed over the years to provide all Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world. There are three Guiding Principles: The Object of Rotary, The Four-Way Test, and the Avenues of Service. The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: |
The Object of Rotary | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | The Object of Rotary | |
An Introduction to Rotary Youth Service Month![]() Today marks the first day in our annual highlight of Rotary Youth activities. Support of our youth is certainly a strong point in our Rotary Club. We’ll highlight all Rotary youth programs, and the ones in which our club participates. We’ll also underscore other youth-related programs in which we participate. For our Club, and for Rotary more broadly, a strong and continuing focus on the promise and potential of youth is one of our most enduring interests. #RotaryYouthService |
An Introduction to Rotary Youth Service Month | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-05-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | Youth,Youth Service | |
The Race to Develop a Vaccine for COVID-19![]() Rotary observes World Immunization Week from April 24th through May 1st, 2020. What is the current status of developing a vaccine for use against the COVID-19 virus? |
The Race to Develop a Vaccine for COVID-19 | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-04-25 07:00:00Z | 0 | COVID-19,Vaccine,World Immunization Week | |
Why Immunization Matters![]() Routine immunization provides a point of contact for health care at the beginning of life and offers every child the chance at a healthy life, from the earliest beginnings and into old age. Immunization is a fundamental strategy in achieving many other health priorities, from eliminating the threat from COVID-19, controlling viral hepatitis, curbing antimicrobial resistance, and providing a platform for adolescent health and improving before-birth and newborn care.
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Why Immunization Matters | 2020-04-23 07:00:00Z | 0 | Vaccine,World Immunization Week | ||
Ten Things We Can All Do to Grow Rotary![]() I read with great interest what then-President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney had to say about growing Rotary in the March (2019) issue of The Rotarian. He is spot on. Healthy membership is the life blood of any organization and Rotary is no exception. Because we all benefit from a thriving membership, all of us share a responsibility to help grow Rotary and bring in new members. President-elect Mark’s emphasis on growing Rotary is a welcome reminder of our opportunity to help. When you think about why people stay or go, it really isn’t that complicated. People have many competing commitments in life. No one is required to be a Rotarian; it is voluntary. People will seriously consider joining if they perceive the net benefits they receive exceed the costs. Members will stay if that experience proves true. And it follows logically that the reverse is true. A person will not join if they think the net experience will not be positive, and they will leave if the experience has not been beneficial. |
Ten Things We Can All Do to Grow Rotary | Gary Bennett | 2020-04-13 07:00:00Z | 0 | membership | |
Joint Statement from Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International![]() Woven through the fabric of virtually every community on earth, service clubs of Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International are working safely and diligently to maintain connections with each other and our neighbors so that we can cope with and overcome the effects of COVID-19. We are leveraging the strength of our combined networks of 3.2 million members to provide comfort and hope to those feeling the effects of isolation and fear. And we are focusing our collective skills, resources and ideas to support frontline health workers and first responders as they battle this disease and save lives. |
Joint Statement from Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International | 2020-04-11 07:00:00Z | 0 | COVID-19,Joint Statement,Rotary International | ||
2020 Hadlock Block Party and Parade CanceledWe regret to announce that the Hadlock Block Party Planning Committee informed us today that the 2020 Hadlock Block Party, scheduled for Saturday August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, 2020, has been canceled due to the uncertain nature of current events. Planning for the 2021 event, which will of course kick off with the Rotary-sponsored parade, has begun, and we are already looking forward to the August 7-8th, 2021 event. You can follow the Hadlock Block Party on that Facebook page, at https://www.facebook.com/pg/HadlockBlockPartay/posts/?ref=page_internal . |
2020 Hadlock Block Party and Parade Canceled | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-04-10 07:00:00Z | 0 | Hadlock Block Party,Hadlock Block Party Parade | |
Rotary and the Eradication of Polio![]() Poliomyelitis (polio) is a paralyzing and potentially fatal disease that still threatens children in some parts of the world. The poliovirus invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours. It can strike at any age but mainly affects children under five. Polio is incurable, but completely vaccine-preventable. |
Rotary and the Eradication of Polio | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-04-09 07:00:00Z | 0 | Polio Eradication,Polio Plus Fund,polio | |
District Governor’s Message for April, 2020![]() One day our life is fine and the next an unexpected change arrives at our door. Such is the case with the Coronavirus. Not one of us was looking for something like this to change our course of action in March. Yet it stopped us dead in our tracks. Suddenly we had to start carefully negotiating how we do things. The care and concern I have witnessed from Rotarians throughout District 5020 is inspiring and heart warming. |
District Governor’s Message for April, 2020 | Maureen Fritz-Williams | 2020-04-06 07:00:00Z | 0 | DG District Governor,District 5020,District Governor,Rotary District 5020 | |
Implementing our Rotary Theme: Be the Inspiration![]() In these turbulent days, it is wise to consider the goals with which Rotary International President Mark Maloney started off this Rotary Year back in July, 2019. Despite the whipsaw of recent events, there is much we can do as Rotarians to stay focused, connect, do our part, and work over the long term to help our organization. Let's take a look back, and consider what we can do to meet the challenges we face and advance our Rotary International goals in the days ahead with this year's theme, Be The Inspiration, in mind.
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Implementing our Rotary Theme: Be the Inspiration | Mark Daniel Maloney | 2020-04-04 07:00:00Z | 0 | Be The Inspiration,Mark Daniel Maloney,Mark Maloney,President Mark Maloney,Presidential Theme,RI President Mark Maloney,RY 2019-2020 | |
Club Goals
Posted by Paul Wynkoop on Apr 03, 2020
![]() President Paul Wynkoop, with the assistance of members of the Club, is pursuing the following Club Goals for Rotary Year 2019-2020 (July 1st, 2019 through June 30th, 2020): |
Club Goals | Paul Wynkoop | 2020-04-03 07:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Goals,Foundation Goals,Membership Goals,Public Image Goals,RY 19-20 | |
RI President Monthly Message for April, 2020![]() In April, Rotary turns its attention to maternal and child health. In many parts of the world, mothers and children face challenges to survive that most of us will never comprehend. The risk of a woman in a low-income country dying during pregnancy or childbirth, or from related causes, is about 120 times higher than that of a woman living in a high-income country. It is encouraging that infant mortality rates are declining globally, yet 4 million babies annually still die within the first year of life. |
RI President Monthly Message for April, 2020 | Mark Daniel Maloney | 2020-04-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | Infant mortality,Maternal and Child Health,Refugees,Rotary Peace Fellow | |
Rotary Statement on COVID-19 and its Impact on Polio Eradication Efforts![]() In the midst of a global pandemic, we understand that attention to polio eradication will be temporarily diverted, and this makes it all the more vital for Rotarians to remain strongly committed to fighting polio and not let our progress be eroded. |
Rotary Statement on COVID-19 and its Impact on Polio Eradication Efforts | 2020-03-30 07:00:00Z | 0 | COVID-19,Global Polio Eradication Initiative,Polio Plus Fund,polio,polio plus | ||
Rotary at a Glance![]() Rotary brings together a global network of volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas who focus on service above self. Our work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.
By our actions we seek to put into practice our vision statement that “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” |
Rotary at a Glance | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-03-22 07:00:00Z | 0 | EJC Rotary,EJCR,Rotary International,The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County,What Is Rotary All About? | |
COVID-19 Virus Information You Can TrustThis list provides authoritative information about the response to the COVID-19 virus. |
COVID-19 Virus Information You Can Trust | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-03-17 07:00:00Z | 0 | COVID-19,Corona,Coronavirus | |
Jefferson County WA to provide COVID-19 updates![]() Starting Monday, March 16 at 9:45 a.m., Dr. Tom Locke, Public Health Officer for Jefferson County, will be giving regular public updates about COVID-19 during the County Commissioner’s weekly meetings. |
Jefferson County WA to provide COVID-19 updates | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-03-14 07:00:00Z | 0 | COVID-19 | |
Meet Rotarian Tim Roach!![]() After graduating from College in 2002 I decided to follow my future wife to the Olympic Peninsula where I developed a salmon fishing addiction that precludes moving away. Since moving to Port Angeles, I’ve worked as a ... |
Meet Rotarian Tim Roach! | Tim Roach | 2020-03-10 07:00:00Z | 0 | Tim Roach | |
EJC Rotary: Save the date for Saturday, August 1st, 2020 for the Hadlock Block Party ParadeThe Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is proud to sponsor the Hadlock Block Party Parade which will take place Saturday, August 1st, 2020, during the two-day Hadlock Block Party August 1st and 2nd in Port Hadlock WA. |
EJC Rotary: Save the date for Saturday, August 1st, 2020 for the Hadlock Block Party Parade | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-03-04 08:00:00Z | 0 | Hadlock Block Party,Hadlock Block Party Parade | |
Rotary - COVID-19 update![]() Rotary is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, and continuously assessing the potential impact on Rotary operations, events, and training meetings. |
Rotary - COVID-19 update | 2020-03-03 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary International | ||
When will Rotary have a female president?![]() When will Rotary have a female president? It is a question that Rotarians ask a lot. As a female District Governor, it seems that I get asked the question even more often. I am always happy to be asked when Rotary International will name a female president. It is exciting that Rotarians want to see that happen. With International Women’s Day in March, this seems like a natural time to address the issue. |
When will Rotary have a female president? | Maureen Fritz-Roberts | 2020-03-02 08:00:00Z | 0 | Leadership,Rotary International | |
Rotary is Changing![]() Rotary International President Mark Daniel Maloney's March message is unusually hard-hitting. An excerpt: "Business as usual will not work for us anymore. Bringing in more members to replace the ones we lose is not the answer. It is like pouring more water into a bucket full of holes. We need to address the root causes of member loss in many parts of the world: member engagement that is not what it should be, and our member demographic that skews steadily older. It is time to make some fundamental changes." |
Rotary is Changing | Mark Daniel Maloney | 2020-03-01 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotaract,membership | |
East Jefferson Rotary Offers Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors![]() The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is offering college and vocational school scholarships to students graduating in 2020 from Chimacum and Quilcene High Schools in Jefferson County, Washington State. |
East Jefferson Rotary Offers Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-02-28 08:00:00Z | 0 | scholarships | |
Toward A More Lasting Peace![]() With a new peace center at Makerere University in Uganda, a reimagined peace fellowship program, and ambitious plans for the future, Rotary International advances its push for global harmony
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Toward A More Lasting Peace | Geoffrey Johnson | 2020-02-27 08:00:00Z | 0 | Chulalongkorn University,Makerere University,Peace Fellowships,Peace Studies,Promoting Peace,Rotary Peace Center,Rotary Peace Centers,Rotary Peace Centers Masters Degree Program,Rotary Peace Centers Professional Certificate Program,Rotary Peace Fellowship,peace | |
What It's Like...to Host Two Generations of Rotary Exchange Students![]() In 1988, a 15-year-old Rotary Youth Exchange student from India named Anant Agrawal arrived in District 7150 in central New York. His first host family had a construction project going on in their home when he arrived, so he stayed with our family for about six weeks. We had just added two bedrooms to our house, and Anant helped us paint. In the fall of 2018, Anant’s daughter, Aarohi, was hosted by the Sauquoit Rotary Club, our home club. She stayed with us in the same bedroom her father had helped us paint 30 years earlier. How did this come about? Read on to find out! |
What It's Like...to Host Two Generations of Rotary Exchange Students | Randy and Jane Wilson | 2020-02-24 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary Youth Exchange,Youth Exchange | |
World Understanding and Peace Week![]() Rotarians worldwide participate and celebrate the week of the anniversary of Rotary’s founding as World Understanding and Peace Week. During this week, our Club will celebrate Rotary service, reflect upon our past achievements, and focus on programs of peace, understanding, and goodwill in the community and throughout the world. |
World Understanding and Peace Week | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-02-23 08:00:00Z | 0 | World Understanding and Peace Week | |
Now Accepting Applications for the 2021 Rotary Peace Fellowship - Apply Now!![]() Promoting peace is one of Rotary’s main causes. The fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowship, which covers tuition and living expenses, increases the capacity of existing leaders to prevent and resolve conflict by offering academic training, field experience, and professional networking. Up to 130 fellows are selected every year in a globally competitive process based on personal, academic, and professional achievements. Fellows earn either a master’s degree or a professional development certificate in peace and development studies at one of the seven Rotary Peace Centers, located at leading universities around the world. |
Now Accepting Applications for the 2021 Rotary Peace Fellowship - Apply Now! | 2020-02-17 08:00:00Z | 0 | Peace Fellowships,Peace Studies,Rotary Peace Center,Rotary Peace Fellowship | ||
Dr. Fozia Alvi to Address the District Conference May 15th-16th in Victoria BC![]() Dr. Fozia Alvi grew up in Pakistan. She is an American trained physician who has been working in Calgary, Alberta, for the past 13 years. |
Dr. Fozia Alvi to Address the District Conference May 15th-16th in Victoria BC | 2020-02-16 08:00:00Z | 0 | D5020,DTA,DTAC,District Conference,Dr Fozia Alvi,Rotary District 5020 | ||
Our Club Goals
Posted by Paul Wynkoop on Feb 15, 2020
![]() President Paul Wynkoop, with the assistance of members of the Club, is pursuing the following Club Goals for Rotary Year 2019-2020 (July 1st, 2019 through June 30th, 2020): |
Our Club Goals | Paul Wynkoop | 2020-02-15 08:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Goals,Foundation Goals,Membership Goals,Public Image Goals,RY 19-20 | |
Rotarian Nalani Flinn to be Rotary International President Mark Maloney’s Representative to the District Conference May 15th-16th in Victoria BC![]() Nalani Flinn is a retired credit union executive, who renewed her commitment to service above self in April 1996, when she joined the Waianae Coast Rotary Club. During a 40-year career in the credit union industry, she played an increasingly significant role in improving her community through helping families secure loans to buy cars, start businesses, improve homes and pay for their children's education. |
Rotarian Nalani Flinn to be Rotary International President Mark Maloney’s Representative to the District Conference May 15th-16th in Victoria BC | 2020-02-15 08:00:00Z | 0 | |||
Meet Rotarian T.J. Plastow!![]() Hi! My name is Tomi Jo Plastow. Most people know me as T.J. I am a native to Jefferson County, born and raised in Port Townsend. I am married to my high school sweetheart Dave and we have 2 beautiful daughters, Rian and Amy. I was led to Rotary when Rian had shown interest in the youth exchange program... |
Meet Rotarian T.J. Plastow! | 2020-02-11 08:00:00Z | 0 | Chair Interact Committee,Chair Roses Committee,Chimacum High School Interact Club,Interact,Rotary Youth Exchange,TJ Plastow | ||
Chimacum High School Outstanding Seniors Honored![]() Chimacum High School (CHS) seniors Lillian Golden, Sadie Wisehart, Haley Morrison, and Galia Roman were recently honored as Students of the Month by the Rotary Club of East Jefferson County. The students were nominated for their outstanding leadership, citizenship, caring, responsibility, respect, honesty, fairness and academics. |
Chimacum High School Outstanding Seniors Honored | Linda Kostenbader | 2020-02-11 08:00:00Z | 0 | Students of the Month | |
The Paul Harris Society![]() The Paul Harris Society, named for Rotary’s founder, is made up of dedicated supporters who annually contribute $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or an approved Rotary Foundation Grant. |
The Paul Harris Society | Pete | 2020-02-10 08:00:00Z | 0 | Foundation,Paul Harris Society,TRF,The Rotary Foundation | |
The Rotary Code of Conduct - The Fifth Element
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The Rotary Code of Conduct - The Fifth Element | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-02-08 08:00:00Z | 0 | Four-Way Test,Prevention of Harassment,The Rotarian Code of Conduct | |
Are You a Rotary Alumnus?![]() Rotary Alumni are part of an incredible network of leaders engaged in service around the world - but who are they? |
Are You a Rotary Alumnus? | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-02-08 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary Alumni,alumni | |
Pancake Breakfast Saturday February 8th!Step out of the rain and into a fun and enjoyable Rotary-sponsored pancake breakfast Saturday morning at 9am at the Bay Club! East Jefferson County Rotarians are raising money to help impoverished villagers in the African nation of Togo build composting toilets to improve sanitation and reduce disease and violence. We'll serve you pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange juice and coffee from 9am until 10:30 am to help us meet our goal! |
Pancake Breakfast Saturday February 8th! | 2020-02-05 08:00:00Z | 0 | Dignity Toilets for Togo,Global Grant,Togo,pancake breakfast | ||
The Rotary Code of Conduct - The 4th Element![]() The fourth element of the Rotarian Code of Conduct is “Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians.” This one is pretty simple and needs little, if any, explanation or background. Most of us carry the Rotary “gear” on our vehicles, or wear Rotary-themed clothes (hats, in particular, are quite popular) with the Rotary “gear” in evidence. The world sees us a Rotarians, and judges all Rotarians, and our organization, by what they observe. |
The Rotary Code of Conduct - The 4th Element | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-02-03 08:00:00Z | 0 | The Rotarian Code of Conduct | |
District Governor's February Message - Rotarians Creating Peace![]() World Peace: “The best antidote for international fear is international understanding”, Paul Harris 1928 I had the life changing experience of attending the Rotary World Peace Conference in Ontario, California in January and I feel that I must share it with you. |
District Governor's February Message - Rotarians Creating Peace | Maureen Fritz-Roberts | 2020-02-02 08:00:00Z | 0 | Maureen Fritz-Roberts,Peace Fellowships,Peace Studies,Promoting Peace,Rotary Peace Center,peace | |
The Rotary Strategic Plan![]() The new Rotary Strategic Plan, like all such plans, begins with a vision statement, provides clear direction through a series of priorities, and provides a set of objectives for each priority. The Strategic Plan is effective through 2024. https://my.rotary.org/en/learning-reference/about-rotary/strategic-plan |
The Rotary Strategic Plan | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-02-01 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary Strategic Plan,Strategic Plan | |
Presidential message - Mark Daniel Maloney, President 2019-20
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Presidential message - Mark Daniel Maloney, President 2019-20 | Mark Daniel Maloney | 2020-02-01 08:00:00Z | 0 | Mark Daniel Maloney,RI President,RI President Mark Maloney | |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct - The Third Element![]() The third element of the Rotarian Code of Conduct reads “As a Rotarian, I will use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world.” Rotarians come from all walks of life, and are focused on taking action to use their skills and expertise to help others. That’s why we’re known as People of Action. This derives directly from one of the Objects of Rotary, which is to apply the ideal of service in one’s personal, business, and community life. |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct - The Third Element | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-01-27 08:00:00Z | 0 | Skills,The Rotarian Code of Conduct | |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct: The Second Element - Fairness and Respect![]() The second element of the Rotarian Code of Conduct is “As a Rotarian, I will deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect.” Rotarians strive to live up to our Code of Conduct at all times. It’s often tough to do, especially in these fractious times, but we know, in order to work together as people of action - people who make good things happen - we must deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect. |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct: The Second Element - Fairness and Respect | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-01-19 08:00:00Z | 0 | Is It Fair to All Concerned,The Rotarian Code of Conduct | |
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.
The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County meets at the Old Alcohol Plant Restaurant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock WA at noon. An optional cafeteria-style lunch (soup, salad and sandwich $15) is available beginning at 11:30am. The meeting begins at noon and wraps up promptly at 1pm. Nearly every meeting features an interesting and informative speaker. We welcome guests!
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What is Rotary? | 2020-01-17 08:00:00Z | 0 | EJC Rotary,Rotary International,The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County,What Is Rotary All About? | ||
EJC Rotary - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)![]() Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts for Interact students, Interact alumnus, Rotaract members, and Rotary Youth Exchange students ages 14-30 to facilitate leadership skills development and Rotary connections. This year, the 50th annual Pacific Northwest Rotary Youth Leadership Awards will be hosted in Tacoma at Pacific Lutheran University March 12th-15th, 2020 |
EJC Rotary - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-01-15 08:00:00Z | 0 | RYLA,RYLA NW,Rotary Youth Leadership Awards | |
Partnership with Chimacum Schools![]() The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is proud to be recognized as a partner of Chimacum Schools. The Club has partnered with Chimacum Schools for decades, and, in 2018, was honored with the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Community Leadership Award in recognition of the Club's tremendously supportive and creative relationship with Chimacum Schools. |
Partnership with Chimacum Schools | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-01-14 08:00:00Z | 0 | ||
Presidents Day Flags to be Displayed February 15-17 2020![]() The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County raises funds to help support our scholarship program. All funds raised through the Flag Program (less a small amount for maintenance) go to that purpose. You’ll see the flags go up across east Jefferson County on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 to honor President's Day on Monday, February 17th, 2020. Interested in sponsoring one or more flags? Read on for more information! |
Presidents Day Flags to be Displayed February 15-17 2020 | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-01-13 08:00:00Z | 0 | Flag Team,scholarships | |
Champions of The Rotary Foundation.![]() A new recognition, entitled “Champions of The Rotary Foundation”, has been announced by District 5020 Foundation chair Howard Svigals. Champions are people who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the Foundation, through past and future giving. Champions must be: |
Champions of The Rotary Foundation. | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-01-13 08:00:00Z | 0 | Bequest Society,Champions of The Rotary Foundation,Major Donor,Paul Harris Society,TRF,The Rotary Foundation | |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct: The First Element![]() The first element of the Rotarian Code of Conduct is “As a Rotarian, I will act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life.” |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct: The First Element | Pete Leenhouts | 2020-01-12 08:00:00Z | 0 | The Rotarian Code of Conduct,ethics,morality | |
Six Ways to Take Action during Vocational Service Month![]() Rotarian professional life and vocational service go hand in hand. Rotarians have a dual responsibility: represent their occupations within their club and exemplify the ideals of Rotary in their places of work. January is Rotary’s Vocational Service Month, a great time to start leveraging vocational service! How can you take action? |
Six Ways to Take Action during Vocational Service Month | Rotary International | 2020-01-10 08:00:00Z | 0 | Cadre of Technical Advisors,District 5020 Resource Network,Fellowship,Rotary Action Group,Rotary Friendship Exchange,Vocational Service Month,Vocational Service in Action Handbook | |
A Brief History of the Rotary Emblem![]() What started out in 1905 as a wheel, symbolizing movement, was gradually transformed into a gear, symbolizing work accomplished to contribute to society. How Rotarians developed our emblem is quite an interesting story, and representative of how Rotarians saw, and continue to see, how they can contribute to their communities and the world at large. |
A Brief History of the Rotary Emblem | Karl Kostenbader | 2020-01-09 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary International,emblem,gear,wheel | |
What Is Rotary All About?![]() Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create solutions to challenging problems. Rotarians come from all walks of life. We are friendly, intensely community-minded, engaged locally and globally, and pointedly non-political. We work together and with other interested groups and members of our communities to effect positive and lasting change. |
What Is Rotary All About? | 2020-01-06 08:00:00Z | 0 | About Rotary,About Us,EJC Rotary,Rotary International,The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County | ||
The Rotarian Code of Conduct![]() As a Rotarian, I will: 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life; 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect; 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world; 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians. 5. Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities; report any suspected harassment; and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment. ========================================================== |
The Rotarian Code of Conduct | 2020-01-05 08:00:00Z | 0 | The Rotarian Code of Conduct | ||
RI Presidential Message - January, 2020![]() I have made balancing the demands of Rotary with professional and family commitments one of my priorities as president. No Rotarian should feel pressured to put in more time than a volunteer position should ever demand. This is true for several reasons, one of them being that the work we do in our day jobs is just as important to Rotary as the work we do in the organization. We carry our Rotary values everywhere, and our professional success helps build a case for Rotary every day we go into the office. |
RI Presidential Message - January, 2020 | Mark Daniel Maloney | 2020-01-04 08:00:00Z | 0 | Balance,Rotary Connects the World,Vocational Service | |
District Governor’s Message for January, 2020![]() What a great way to start 2020. January is dedicated to Vocational Service. Seriously - that is exciting!
Vocation Service is the premise Rotary was built on. We are skilled, successful individuals, using our skills (and the money we make with those skills) to help make the world a better place. |
District Governor’s Message for January, 2020 | Maureen Fritz-Roberts | 2020-01-03 08:00:00Z | 0 | DG,District Governor | |
2019-2020 President Mark Daniel Maloney Presidential Theme: Rotary Connects the World![]() Rotary is built on connection. When Paul Harris came to Chicago as a young lawyer, he formed Rotary for one compelling reason: to help him connect to others in a new city. More than a century later, we have at our disposal countless ways to form friendships and networks, most of which Paul Harris never dreamed. Yet Rotary’s ability to connect us remains unique — and unrivaled.
As a new decade begins, we are shaping Rotary’s future. In 2019-2020, Rotary will implement its new strategic plan, respond to the innovation of the Council on Legislation, and serve in our revitalized areas of focus. But the real work of shaping Rotary’s future lies in our clubs, where our organization must do the most to adapt to today’s changing realities. While the club remains the core of the Rotary experience, we are now far more creative and flexible in deciding what a club can be... |
2019-2020 President Mark Daniel Maloney Presidential Theme: Rotary Connects the World | Mark Daniel Maloney | 2020-01-01 08:00:00Z | 0 | Be The Inspiration,Mark Daniel Maloney,Mark Maloney,President Mark Maloney,Presidential Theme,RI President Mark Maloney,RY 2019-2020 | |
How and Why to Donate to The Annual Fund![]() As we approach the end of the calendar year, it might be a good time to consider a donation to The Rotary Foundation. Our club goal for individual member donations to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund is $11,500 this Rotary Year, which runs through June 30th, 2020, though we hope to exceed that amount. |
How and Why to Donate to The Annual Fund | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-27 08:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,donations,gifts | |
Scholarships Offered!The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is offering college and vocational school scholarships to students graduating in 2020 from high school programs in Chimacum and Quilcine High Schools. |
Scholarships Offered! | Chuck Boggs | 2019-12-21 08:00:00Z | 0 | scholarships | |
Find a Great Overview of Rotary in the Annual Report![]() The Annual Report is the best single overview of Rotary International. We are a large and very effective organization with over 1.2 million members who serve across nearly every country in the world. Our Annual Report does a great job encapsulating what individual Rotarians, working together and through their Clubs, are doing by taking action to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever. Check it out here: https://www.rotary.org/en/annual-report-2019
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Find a Great Overview of Rotary in the Annual Report | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-19 08:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Report,Areas of Focus,Causes,EJC Rotary,Rotary District 5020,Rotary International | |
Rotary at a Glance
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Dec 18, 2019
![]() Rotary brings together a global network of volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas who focus on service above self. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. By our actions we seek to put into practice our vision statement that “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” |
Rotary at a Glance | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-18 08:00:00Z | 0 | Areas of Focus,CHS Interact,Causes,Chimacum High School Interact Club,District Community Grants,Global Grants,Grants,Interact,New Generations Service Exchange,Polio Eradication,Rotary International,Rotary Youth Exchange,The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County,What Is Rotary All About? | |
Applications for Rotary Peace Fellowships Open Soon
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Dec 14, 2019
![]() One of the more interesting but relatively little-known Rotary programs are the Peace Fellowships offered each year in Peace and Conflict Resolution, one of the six Causes we focus on as Rotarians. Each year, Rotary fully funds 100 of the world's brightest and most dedicated non-Rotarian leaders to study at Rotary Peace Centers embedded in universities around the world. If you are someone you know is interested in the program, we'd be glad to talk to you! |
Applications for Rotary Peace Fellowships Open Soon | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-14 08:00:00Z | 0 | Peace Fellowships,Peace Studies,Promoting Peace,Rotary Peace Center,Rotary Peace Fellowship | |
Keeping Informed About Rotary International
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Dec 11, 2019
![]() How do you stay informed about the broad spectrum of Rotary International beyond the Club level? There are many useful websites you can use to stay informed and learn more about Rotary. Here are just a few of our favorites. |
Keeping Informed About Rotary International | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-11 08:00:00Z | 0 | Learn More,Public Relations,Rotary Sites,Staying Informed,public image,social media | |
Every Rotarian, Every Year
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Dec 10, 2019
![]() The Every Rotarian, Every Year initiative asks all Rotarians to support The Rotary Foundation through a donation to the Annual Fund every year and by getting involved in a Foundation project or program. If you haven’t had the opportunity to make your contribution yet this Rotary Year to the Annual Fund, now is the time, as the end of the calendar year is fast approaching! |
Every Rotarian, Every Year | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-10 08:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,EREY,Every Rotarian Every Year | |
Rotary History - The Four Way Test
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Dec 09, 2019
![]() The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. It is one of the world’s most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics and was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as Rotary International (RI) president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943... |
Rotary History - The Four Way Test | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-09 08:00:00Z | 0 | Beneficial,Better Friendships,Fair,Four Way Test,Truth,goodwill | |
What Do Rotarians Do? We Promote Peace!
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Dec 08, 2019
![]() Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever. Chief among these areas of focus is our promotion of and work towards peace. |
What Do Rotarians Do? We Promote Peace! | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-08 08:00:00Z | 0 | Areas of Focus,Causes,Peace Fellowships,Peace Studies,Promoting Peace,Rotary Peace Center,Rotary Peace Fellowship | |
Five Ways to Grow Friendship Through Rotary
Posted by Dale Roberts on Dec 06, 2019
![]() In every survey about why Rotarians love Rotary and why Rotarians continue to be members, one of the top reasons (and often the number one reason) is fellowship. Being a Rotarian likely means that your closest and dearest friends are or are going to become Rotarians. Why? You are among people with the same world view. No matter what the religion, the politics, the race, the age or the sex, these are all people who share a culture of service above self and the four-way test. These are your people. So how do you befriend these people? What if you are a new Rotarian, or new to a particular club, or an existing Rotarian and you want to expand your circle of friends? Here are five ways to grow your friendship in Rotary that you might consider: |
Five Ways to Grow Friendship Through Rotary | Dale Roberts | 2019-12-06 08:00:00Z | 0 | Better Friendships,Fellowship | |
What Do Rotarians Do? We Use District Community Grants to improve our Communities!
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Dec 05, 2019
![]() What Do Rotarians Do? As Rotary Club members, we take action to contribute our skills, expertise, and financial support to address six causes - promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, saving mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local economies. We accomplish a great deal of this work through Rotary grants, which are used to fund local projects here in our communities and global projects around the world. |
What Do Rotarians Do? We Use District Community Grants to improve our Communities! | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-05 08:00:00Z | 0 | Areas of Focus,Causes,District Community Grants,Grants | |
Avenues of Service - Vocational Service
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Dec 02, 2019
![]() Rotarians are focused on taking action to address challenges in both our local communities and around the world. We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through the foundation of Club activity, the five Avenues of Service, one of which is Vocational Service. |
Avenues of Service - Vocational Service | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-02 08:00:00Z | 0 | Avenues of Service,Guiding Principles,Vocational Service | |
Become a Rotary Benefactor!
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Dec 01, 2019
![]() As the end of our calendar year approaches, Rotarians might consider stepping forward to become a Rotary Benefactor. A Benefactor is an individual who informs The Rotary Foundation in writing that they have provided for the Foundation in their estate plan, or who makes an outright gift of $1,000 or more to the Endowment Fund. |
Become a Rotary Benefactor! | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-12-01 08:00:00Z | 0 | Benefactor,Planned Giving | |
Five Great Reasons to Donate to The Rotary Foundation
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 30, 2019
![]() When you make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, you are helping Rotary members make a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. Here are five reasons to make Rotary your charity of choice at any time of the year. |
Five Great Reasons to Donate to The Rotary Foundation | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-30 08:00:00Z | 0 | Accountability,Annual Fund,Global Reach,Impact,Polio Plus Fund,Promoting Peace,Success,The Rotary Foundation,donations | |
What Do Rotarians Do? We Take On Some of the World's Toughest Challenges
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 29, 2019
![]() What Do Rotarians Do? Rotarians take action to address some of the world’s toughest challenges. We fund grants to accomplish that change. Rotary grants respond to community needs, bring Rotary service project ideas to life, and enable Rotarians to accomplish the needed sustainable change. |
What Do Rotarians Do? We Take On Some of the World's Toughest Challenges | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-29 08:00:00Z | 0 | Global Grants,Grants,The Rotary Foundation | |
What Is Rotary?
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 28, 2019
![]() Rotarians connect people, transform communities for the better, and solve difficult and challenging problems. |
What Is Rotary? | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-28 08:00:00Z | 0 | Rotary,Rotary International | |
Our Donations to the Annual Fund Support Economic and Community Development
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 25, 2019
![]() Rotarians carry out service projects locally and around the world that enhance economic and community development while creating opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities. |
Our Donations to the Annual Fund Support Economic and Community Development | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-25 08:00:00Z | 0 | Causes,Economic and Community Development,Growing Local Economies | |
Avenues of Service - Club Service
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 24, 2019
![]() Rotarians channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity. The Avenues of Service are part of the Guiding Principles of Rotary, which include the Object of Rotary, and the 4-Way Test. |
Avenues of Service - Club Service | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-24 08:00:00Z | 0 | Avenues of Service,Club Service | |
How and Why to Donate to The Annual Fund
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 22, 2019
![]() Our club goal for individual member donations to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund is $11,500 this Rotary Year, which runs through June 30th, 2019, though we hope to exceed that amount.
Donating to the Annual Fund is actually quite easy. You may write a check to the Club and designate it for the Annual Fund, giving it to the Club Treasurer. Or, you may make a one-time donation, or arrange for an automatic deduction each month from your bank or checking account to The Rotary Foundation at https://my.rotary.org/en/donate. |
How and Why to Donate to The Annual Fund | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-22 08:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,Areas of Focus,Causes,The Rotary Foundation,donations | |
How Do I Join a Rotary Club?
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 22, 2019
![]() All Rotary Clubs welcome new members. Although it’s not difficult to join a Club, all Rotary Clubs are “by invitation only” and there are several kinds of clubs. With that in mind, we invite you to consider joining us! |
How Do I Join a Rotary Club? | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-22 08:00:00Z | 0 | join a club | |
Your Donations to the Annual Fund Supports Maternal and Child Health
Posted on Nov 21, 2019
![]() Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. Through the Annual Fund, Rotarians expand access to quality care by giving communities the help and training they need to take control of their own maternal and infant health care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.
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Your Donations to the Annual Fund Supports Maternal and Child Health | 2019-11-21 08:00:00Z | 0 | Areas of Focus,Causes,Maternal and Child Health,Saving Mothers and Children | ||
The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County![]() The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County meets on Thursdays at noon at the Old Alcohol Plant Restaurant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock, on Washington’s beautiful Olympic Peninsula. Club members are well-known for their depth of community engagement and their long tradition of welcoming guests and those interested in Rotary. |
The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-18 08:00:00Z | 0 | EJC Rotary,Rotary International,The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County | |
Avenues of Service
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 17, 2019
![]() Rotarians channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity. The Avenues of Service are part of the Guiding Principles of Rotary, which include the Object of Rotary, and the 4-Way Test. |
Avenues of Service | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-17 08:00:00Z | 0 | Avenues of Service,Club Service,Community Service,International Service,Vocational Service,Youth Service | |
The Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG)
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 15, 2019
![]() Rotarian Action Groups are international groups of Rotarians, family members, program participants, and alumni who are experts in a particular field or passionate about topics such as economic development, peace, addiction prevention, the environment, or water. The Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) is one such group A recent email from the ESRAG has highlighted a number of important changes to Rotary's six causes, and how we build global grants to address challenges within each cause related to environmental sustainability. |
The Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-15 08:00:00Z | 0 | Areas of Focus,Causes,District Community Grants,Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG),Global Grants,Local Grants | |
An Introduction to the Rotary Foundation - Donations and Recognition
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 11, 2019
Every year, our Club President-Elect, working with the Board of Directors and the Foundation Committee, with input from individual Club members, establishes our fundraising goals for their year as President. The goals include our Club’s support of the Annual Fund and the Polio Plus Fund of The Rotary Foundation. |
An Introduction to the Rotary Foundation - Donations and Recognition | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-11 08:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,Endowment Fund,Numbered Global Grant,Polio Plus Fund,The Rotary Foundation,donations | |
Rotarians and Sponsors Honor Veterans Day with US Flag Display
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 09, 2019
![]() This post is intended to give you a brief overview of one of the important continuing committee activities in our club, the Flag Project. |
Rotarians and Sponsors Honor Veterans Day with US Flag Display | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-09 08:00:00Z | 0 | Flag,Flag Team | |
The Annual Fund Supports Rotarians Work Towards Peace
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The Annual Fund Supports Rotarians Work Towards Peace | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-07 08:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,Global Grants,Peace Fellowships,Promoting Peace | |
Celebrating Rotary and the United Nations
Posted by Mark Maloney on Nov 05, 2019
![]() Rotary Day at the United Nations, which we celebrate each November, is an important reminder of the historic relationship between our organizations. But this year’s event is even more important than usual, because we are building up to the 75th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter in June 2020. You might ask, why celebrate this anniversary? For Rotary, it is entirely appropriate, because we played such a critical leadership role in the San Francisco Conference that formed the United Nations in 1945. |
Celebrating Rotary and the United Nations | Mark Maloney | 2019-11-05 08:00:00Z | 0 | UN Sustainable Development Goals,United Nations | |
An Introduction to the Rotary Foundation - Grants
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 04, 2019
![]() A portion of the money we donate to The Rotary Foundation is made available for us to use in the form of grants. Working within the framework of our six Causes, Rotary members contribute their skills, expertise, and resources to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems. From providing clean water to promoting peace worldwide, Rotary Foundation grants bring our local and global service project ideas to life. This entry provides a brief background to the two types of grants we use as a Club, global and district community grants. |
An Introduction to the Rotary Foundation - Grants | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-04 08:00:00Z | 0 | DCG,District Community Grants,Global Grants,TRF,The Rotary Foundation | |
Make Giving Easy Peasy!
Posted by Maureen Fritz-Roberts on Nov 01, 2019
![]() November is such an exciting time for so many reasons. In the United States you will be planning your Thanksgiving festivities. Whether you are in Canada or the USA, we can all be grateful for our friends and families and rejoice in our good fortune to live in such a great part of the world. I am thankful for Rotary’s motto of Service above Self. It is an incredible feeling to know I have the means to help others. When we give that extra time at a community work project or give that extra dollar, yes we really do receive as much joy as we create. It’s the little things that change the world. One of those little things is our ability to donate through the Rotary Foundation. |
Make Giving Easy Peasy! | Maureen Fritz-Roberts | 2019-11-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | Annual Fund,Areas of Focus,Causes,Foundation,Polio Eradication,Polio Plus Fund,donations | |
An Overview of The Rotary Foundation
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Nov 01, 2019
![]() This post introduces you to the scope of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and explains how we as individual Rotarians and as a Club both support it and employ its capabilities to further our volunteer work. Rotarians are involved in their communities and those around the world. We engage in purely local activities to improve our communities, and we engage in local, district and global activities with the support of The Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation is organized as a public charity operated exclusively for charitable purposes and governed by a Board of Trustees.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is very well-documented, both online and in print. The Annual Report is the single best overview of the Foundation and its global activities. The Rotary Foundation (TRF), as Rotary’s charity arm, is an integral part of Rotary International. The Foundation is a nonprofit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of Rotary International who share Rotary's vision of a better world. Individual Rotarians voluntarily donate the majority of funding used to implement the activities of The Rotary Foundation, which disburses over 250 million dollars annually to the causes we Rotarians support. Club dues are not used to support The Rotary Foundation. You’ll find the Foundation’s financial reports here.
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An Overview of The Rotary Foundation | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-11-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | TRF,The Rotary Foundation | |
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Oct 22, 2019
![]() The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Both Rotarians and non-Rotarians are eligible for the recognition. Rotarians may also use their Club points to award Paul Harris Fellow recognition to Rotarians and others. It was established in 1957 to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships. |
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-10-22 07:00:00Z | 0 | Paul Harris Fellow | |
Eradicating Polio with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Oct 15, 2019
![]() As a Rotary Polio Eradication Partner, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) is a major supporter of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Importantly, BMGF matches all individual Rotarian donations to Polio Plus on a 2 to 1 basis, meaning for every dollar donated to Polio Plus by a Rotarian, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donates two dollars. |
Eradicating Polio with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-10-15 07:00:00Z | 0 | Global Polio Eradication Initiative,Polio Eradication,Polio Plus Fund,polio plus | |
Preparing for Disasters and Emergencies? Start here!
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Oct 15, 2019
![]() Preparing your family in advance of an emergency or natural disaster is a sensible thing to do. But where do you start? |
Preparing for Disasters and Emergencies? Start here! | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-10-15 07:00:00Z | 0 | Disaster Recovery,Emergency Preparedness,Emergency Services,Jefferson County Emergency Preparation Handbook,disaster planning,emergency | |
New Generations Service Exchange
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Oct 14, 2019
![]() New Generations Service Exchange is a short-term, customizable program for university students and young professionals. University students and professionals up to age 30 — including current and former Rotaractors and former Interactors, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) participants, and Youth Exchange students — are encouraged to apply. You don’t have to be a member of Rotary to participate in an exchange. |
New Generations Service Exchange | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-10-14 07:00:00Z | 0 | New Generations Service Exchange | |
An Ultramarathon in the Peruvian Desert: Polio's Last Mile
Posted by Brien Crothers on Oct 13, 2019
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I didn’t start running ultramarathons until I was almost 40. An old high school chum introduced me to it. Then I went to help out at an aid station at the Western States 100-mile race, and I saw 70-year-old guys coming through there. I was like, “I gotta do this.” |
An Ultramarathon in the Peruvian Desert: Polio's Last Mile | Brien Crothers | 2019-10-13 07:00:00Z | 0 | Peru,Polio Eradication,Polio Plus Fund,polio,polio plus | |
2019 Pot of Gold Raffle Winners Announced
Posted by Paul Wynkoop on Oct 12, 2019
The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Pot of Gold raffle. There were four first place $2,000 winning tickets pulled. The winning tickets were held by... |
2019 Pot of Gold Raffle Winners Announced | Paul Wynkoop | 2019-10-12 07:00:00Z | 0 | Pot of Gold | |
Building the Rotary Horticulture Pavilion at Chimacum High School
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Oct 11, 2019
![]() The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County is leading construction of a covered 20‘ x 30’ pavilion within the confines of the Chimacum High School’s garden area that will be used by the teachers and students in the school’s horticulture program. The Club, led by President Paul Wynkoop, was inspired to build the Pavilion to enhance the ability of teachers and students to learn and work within the confines of the garden. The new structure will allow for greater hands-on learning opportunities for students in the garden area for longer periods of time during the school year. |
Building the Rotary Horticulture Pavilion at Chimacum High School | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-10-11 07:00:00Z | 0 | CHS,Chimacum,Chimacum High School,Chimacum Schools,DCG,District Community Grant,District Grant,Horticulture Pavilion,Rotary Horticulture Pavilion,Youth,Youth Avenue of Service,Youth Service | |
Rotary Presidential Citation Awarded to East Jefferson Rotary
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Oct 10, 2019
![]() The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County was presented the Presidential Citation - Gold for 2018-19 by Greg Horn, district governor-elect, on October 3rd, at a regular meeting of the club. Club President Paul Wynkoop received the award on behalf of past club president Caleb Summerfelt and the Club. This is the fourth time that a Rotary Presidential Citation has been earned by the East Jefferson County club. Only 7 percent of the more than 35,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide earn the Presidential Citation, Rotary International’s highest club-level recognition. |
Rotary Presidential Citation Awarded to East Jefferson Rotary | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-10-10 07:00:00Z | 0 | Citation,Presidential Citation,RY 2018-2019,Rotary Citation With Presidential Distinction | |
Vaccine Hesitancy Hampers Polio Eradication
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Oct 08, 2019
![]() One of the key stumbling blocks in the way of our push towards eradicating polio worldwide is vaccine hesitancy. “Vaccine hesitancy”, states the World Health Organization (WHO) in its recent list of the top ten threats to global health, is “the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines.” |
Vaccine Hesitancy Hampers Polio Eradication | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-10-08 07:00:00Z | 0 | Global Polio Eradication Initiative,Polio Eradication,Polio Plus Fund,polio,polio plus | |
About Us
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Oct 07, 2019
![]() Rotarians are all about adding value to our communities locally, and around the world. We are friendly, intensely community-minded, and pointedly non-political. We work together and with other interested groups and members of our communities to effect positive and lasting change, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and build goodwill and peace throughout the world. We use our weekly lunch meetings to stay informed about our communities and their challenges, and to plan how we can best effect positive, lasting change within them. Read on to find out more about us! |
About Us | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-10-07 07:00:00Z | 0 | About Rotary,EJC,EJC Rotary,EJCR,The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County | |
An update from the fight to eradicate polio
Posted by Bill Gates on Oct 06, 2019
![]() I was born just a few months after the first polio vaccine became available. When I was a kid, I had no idea how lucky I was. Just three years earlier, in 1952, the U.S. experienced one of the worst polio epidemics in its history. More than 57,000 kids got sick with the disease. Thousands died. But thanks to the invention and distribution of the vaccine, I didn’t know anyone who got polio when I was growing up. That’s how quickly it changed the world. My friends and I got vaccinated early, and so we never had to worry about the devastating paralysis the disease can cause. Today, there are only three countries left that are still polio-endemic: Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria. The world has pushed the virus to the brink of eradication. If we continue to invest in stopping the disease, a future without polio is within reach. (In fact, Nigeria has not experienced any polio cases for three years, and will soon be declared polio free). One of the organizations responsible for this progress is Rotary International. |
An update from the fight to eradicate polio | Bill Gates | 2019-10-06 07:00:00Z | 0 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,Bill Gates,Global Polio Eradication Initiative,Polio Eradication,Polio Plus Fund,polio,polio plus | |
Rotary's Top Philanthropic Priority Is the Eradication of Polio
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Oct 01, 2019
![]() The top philanthropic priority of Rotary, and the cause to which Rotary donates the most money worldwide, is our campaign to eradicate polio. Rotarians, along with our partners, have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide since the very first Rotary project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. We are close to eradicating polio, but we need to finish the fight - “almost” isn’t good enough when this crippling disease threatens children in this era of easily available global travel and refugee flows. |
Rotary's Top Philanthropic Priority Is the Eradication of Polio | Pete Leenhouts | 2019-10-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | Global Polio Eradication Initiative,Polio Eradication,Polio Plus Fund,polio,polio plus | |
RI President Mark Maloney's Message for October, 2019
Posted by Mark Maloney on Sep 30, 2019
![]() Rotary's long-term, sustained battle against polio has defined our organization for decades. We have a right to be proud of all that we have accomplished through the years. Over the years, Rotary has helped country after country move into the polio-free column. This includes India, which some considered impossible not long ago. Nigeria has not reported a case of wild poliovirus in nearly three years. If this trend holds, we will be down to just one type of wild poliovirus in only one section of the world, Afghanistan and Pakistan. There are major challenges in that region. But it is crucial that we remain optimistic. We will end polio forever, but only if we remain steadfast and vigilant. |
RI President Mark Maloney's Message for October, 2019 | Mark Maloney | 2019-09-30 07:00:00Z | 0 | Global Polio Eradication Initiative,Polio Eradication,Polio Plus Fund,polio,polio plus | |
Rotary at a Glance
Posted by Pete Leenhouts on Sep 27, 2019
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