Join the "One to One Hundred" Blood Drive
This June, Rotary District 5030 and Bloodworks Northwest invite you to a landmark event at the Lake Forest Park Town Center.
District 5030 Celebration Event
Doug Baldwin, Jr., former Seahawks player and community leader, will be the keynote speaker at the district's end-of-year celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, where achievements and strategic goals will be recognized.
Learn about how Rotary’s Endowment fuels the World Fund
The World Fund supports Rotary’s highest priority activities around the globe and helps to ensure The Rotary Foundation’s ability to fund large-scale, sustainable projects with long-term positive impact.
Urgent Community Need Grants
We are thrilled to announce that we have District Designated Funds (DDF) available for clubs to use in support of urgent Community Need Grants. We know this is a popular program for clubs to use for projects that are in service to their local community. The district has approximately $20,000 in District Designated Funds (DDF) available.
Foundation Support – Make an Impact and Secure Recognition Thanks to District 5030!
We are promoting three amazing opportunities for all Rotarians within District 5030.
Rotaract is a global movement of young leaders sponsored by Rotary International, dedicated to community service and professional development.
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Rotarians are members of Rotary International, a global network of volunteers committed to creating positive change in their communities and worldwide.
Interact is a service club for youth ages 12-18 sponsored by Rotary International, promoting leadership skills and community service.
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About Rotary District 5030
Rotary District 5030, encompassing the Seattle metropolitan area and many surrounding communities in Washington state, is a vibrant and dynamic collective of Rotary clubs committed to service, fellowship, and creating positive, lasting change. The District is part of Rotary International, a global network of community leaders, friends, and neighbors who come together to create sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. District 5030 fosters an environment that encourages its member clubs to strive for excellence in areas including community service, international service, and youth programs. Its dedicated Rotarians actively participate in a wide range of projects, from improving local educational and health outcomes to tackling global issues like poverty and disease. Their commitment to the guiding principle of "Service Above Self" resonates throughout all their endeavors, creating a meaningful impact that spans both local and global communities.
Our 4Way Test
The Rotary Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships, evaluating the truthfulness, fairness, goodwill, and beneficial nature of their actions and decisions.
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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Engaging Gen Z: Securing Rotary’s Future Through Lasting Impact
In the ever-evolving landscape of service and community engagement, Rotary recognizes the vital importance of engaging Generation Z, the torchbearers of tomorrow, in furthering its mission of goodwill and peace.
Empowering Youth: Rotary’s Legacy and Modern Consumer Impact
As we embrace the vibrant month of May, our focus sharpens on Youth Service, a theme that resonates deeply with our enduring commitment to empower the next generation of leaders.
RYLA – Catalyst for Youth Leadership!
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program, commencing on June 6th, serves as a catalyst for nurturing leadership and service ethos among high school juniors. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill retreat;
RISE Spring Cohort is Underway!
On April 18th, the second cohort of emerging ROTARY leaders gathered at Evergreen Hospital to network and meet their mentor. This new leadership development program, called RISE (Rotarians Inspired to
Philanthropy in a Box: Reflecting on an Evening of Inspiration and Community Spirit with David Bowling
Take a journey back to an evening filled with inspiration, community spirit, and insightful discussion at “Philanthropy in a Box,” featuring David Bowling, CEO of the Eastside Community Development Fund,
Rotarians Rally for Earth Day and Recycling Lithium Batteries
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Rotarians from around Puget Sound and RD 5030 celebrated Earth Day (the first Earth Day was in 1970). Since November 2023, several Rotarians have been
VOCFINU: Voices of Children’s Faith in Northern Uganda
Voices of Children’s Faith in Northern Uganda (VOCFINU) is a non-profit established in northern Uganda since 2019 with current operations covering the districts of; Nwoya, Gulu, and Omoro. The Organization was
HANWASH in Haiti – Addressing the Turmoil in Haiti.
District (5130) is championing the efforts of HANWASH in Haiti. With all the turmoil in Port-au-Prince, a call has been received from Haiti letting us know that not all of Haiti is entangled
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Frequently Asked Questions?
If you’re interested in joining a local Rotary club, submit a Prospective Member Form , though individuals must be sponsored or proposed for membership into a club. Rotary International staff will process your information and forward it to local Rotary club leaders. You can also contact a local Rotary club directly. Use the Club Locator to find clubs in your area.
Often, a person being considered for membership is invited by a club member, or sponsor, to attend one or more club meetings to learn more about Rotary. In this case, the sponsor submits the candidate’s name to the club’s membership committee.
Find out more about becoming a Rotarian and the responsibilities of membership.
Please note that membership in a Rotary club is by invitation only.
Prospective members must
- Hold (or be retired from) a professional, proprietary, executive, managerial, or community position
- Have demonstrated a commitment to service through personal involvement
- Be able to meet the club’s weekly attendance or community project participation requirements
- Live or work within the vicinity of the club or surrounding area
Members are expected to attend weekly club meetings. They must pay annual dues to their clubs, their Rotary district, and Rotary International, and they’re expected to participate in local or international Rotary club activities or projects. Clubs encourage members to aspire to club leadership or committee roles.
An attendance record of 50 percent is required to remain an active Rotarian. Any missed meeting must be made up within 14 days before or after the regular meeting. To accommodate busy schedules, there are various opportunities to make up missed meetings.
There is no minimum age to join Rotary. You may be invited to join at any age after you become established in a career and have the time and financial resources to meet all Rotary club membership requirements. If you’re interested in joining a Rotary club, ask members about the time and financial commitments necessary to fulfill membership requirements, and consider whether you can make those commitments.
No. Rotarians have achieved a level of career experience that enables them to bring a specialization to their club, and students haven’t yet reached a level in their professional and personal lives that allows them to fulfill all aspects of Rotary club membership. But undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young adults, may become members of Rotaract clubs.
Yes. Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for those ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs give young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.
Use the Club Locator to search by city or district number.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Tiny Homes
In Seattle, Rotary members are building 400 square feet tiny houses to provide shelter and stability for the homeless.
Tiny Homes
In Seattle, Rotary members are building 400 square feet tiny houses to provide shelter and stability for the homeless.
Harvest Against Hunger Cucumber and Green Bean Glean
HAH and our friends at Food Bank Farm in Snohomish, WA have 35 spaces available for Rotarians
Harvest Against Hunger Cucumber and Green Bean Glean
HAH and our friends at Food Bank Farm in Snohomish, WA have 35 spaces available for Rotarians