Thank-you District 5020 Rotarians

Thank-you District 5020 Rotarians. It has been such a privilege to serve you as your District Governor. Travelling throughout our District this past year has given me the opportunity to get to know many of you, view your projects, and enjoy the varying cultures of your clubs.

The opportunity for me to witness ‘Rotary in Action’ throughout our District is, and will continue to be, a highlight of my life. You exemplify the true meaning of Rotary.

Rotarians, you have surpassed your goals for the 2012-2013 Rotary year in both Membership and Foundation Giving. We are #1 for Membership in Zone 25 and #2 in the combined Zones 25/26. Well done!

We have surpassed the $1 Million mark by $125,000  in our Foundation Giving and we still have over 3 weeks to go.

You made it possible, by embracing youth programs, to charter 3 new Interact Clubs and 1 new Rotaract Club. Your support of our Youth Exchange Program made it possible for District 5020 to be awarded the Gold Standard Award for the second year in a row from the North American Youth Exchange Association.

And to top it off, all of the paperwork for the Chartering of the Rotary Club of Tacoma Sunset has been submitted to RI.

I am so proud to be a part of our great District. Now, it is time for me to make way for our incoming DG. July 1, Pete Taylor and Kristine will have the honour of meeting all of you. What a year they will have!

Sincerely,
Judy Byron
District Governor 2012-2013


District & Club News
Posted by John Challender on Jun 17, 2013

ImageThe top three Clubs this year were all winners and it was very difficult to select the best because each excelled in different areas.   

The number three Club spent $301.25/member on international service; initiated 2 literacy projects in two countries and supported 5 projects in 5 countries.  Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Port Orchard.

The number two Club initiated 3 projects, 2 water and 1 literacy; they supported 3 water projects in 2 countries and multiplied their money with 3 Global Grants adding $73,689. to their projects.  Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Campbell River.

The winning Club initiated 3 projects in 2 countries, 1 sanitation and 2 literacy; they sponsored 6 projects in 3 countries, had 5 members visit projects in 3 countries and took 4 Interact students with them to complete 2 computer projects in 1 country.  They expanded their funding with 4 Matching Grants, including a Grant from Google for $5285.  We are pleased to announce this year’s winner of the Floyd & Sandra Olson International Service Club of the Year is the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor.

Other applicants included Lakewood, Olympia, and Shelton Skookum.  All of the applicants are providing phenomenal International Service, and Floyd would be proud of all of them.

 

 

Posted by John Challender on May 30, 2013

ImageBob Fenty, centre, Public Relations Chair recently attended an award presentation in Vancouver hosted by the British Columbia Principals' & Vice Principals' Association, and accepted one of five awards presented to deserving organizations in the province, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Nanaimo.  Shown accepting the award is Bob with Tim Davies of the NSAA Executive on his right and BCPVPA President Shelley Green, formerly from Georgia Ave. School.

 

 

Posted by John Challender on May 28, 2013

ImageCongratulations to Alexandra Dawley, the recipient of the 2013-14 Rotary District 5020 Ambassadorial Scholarship.

 

Alexandra, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Nanaimo Oceanside, was selected by the District Scholarship Committee to receive the Rotary District 5020 Ambassadorial Scholarship for 2013-2014. She has just completed her final year at Vancouver Island University (VIU), and will obtain a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Global Students and a minor in Sociology (Social Development).

 

 

Posted by John Challender on May 25, 2013

ImageMembers of the Rotary Club of Sequim Sunrise placed more than 380 flags for Memorial Day weekend in Sequim.  The club sells subscriptions and places flags five times a year for $40 per flag.  Most are purchased by individuals and others are placed by homeowners associations.  This is the fourth year of this patriotic fund raiser.   

Posted by John Challender on May 25, 2013

ImageOn Saturday, April 27, the Rotary Club of South Puget Sound conducted its 11th annual grand charity auction and dinner which helped  to net in excess of $86,000. Chaired by Bob Lovely and Yumi Schade (grandfather and granddaughter duo), this event takes approximately 9 months to plan by a committee of 24. With the support of all the club members and their invitees, the annual dinner and auction is the club’s biggest fundraiser. 
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