* note from the editorBy Lynn Theresa O'Connor on Tuesday, August 15, 2023I'd like to apologize for the late publication of this digest. ![](https://www.dacdb.com/Rotary/Accounts/5080/assets/hammock.jpg) | |
It’s an Honor! Recognize a Deserving Rotarian or Rotaractor TodayBy Doreen Fox Kelsey on Friday, August 11, 2023![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/223173/award_og.jpg) It’s a great tradition in District 5080 to honor Rotarians, Rotaractors, and others who give Service Above Self in various ways. District awards are presented during a special ceremony at the District Conference. Award nominations are usually announced a few months prior to the District Conference, with a deadline in March for submissions. But did you know that Rotary also offers many awards of distinction in addition to district awards? It’s time to plan for these now, as the nomination periods vary among the different awards, and some of these deadlines will pass before the call for district awards is made. Read More | |
For Presidents-Elect regarding PETS 2024By Lorne Westnedge on Friday, August 4, 2023![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/222249/PresidentElectResources12023-2024_og.jpg) If you are a PE in District 5080 you should have received an email from DGE Lorne on July 31st in the late afternoon. If you didn’t receive that e-mail, there are a couple of possible reasons. 1. Your club has not chosen a President Elect for 2024-2025. This means that you still have an opportunity to join this elite group. 2. Your club has a PE, but the DACdb site has not been updated to include club officers. If that is the case, please update the site. That email had some important information regarding the PETS program next February. ... Read More | |
Maui Fire Relief FundFriday, August 11, 2023 (From Mark Merriam, District Governor of 5000)Aloha, August 9, 2023 Today has been a tragic day for our Rotarians, families and friends on the Island of Maui. The fires across the island have changed lives forever. Truly devastating. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted. As people of action, we can take immediate action. As we come together to recover and rebuild, we need to support each other. We need to Create Hope for Maui. Read More | |
“Get Out of the Cold” Invitation to a Rotary Costa Rica Service TripBy Michael Walter Birnbaum on Thursday, August 10, 2023![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/223047/Colfax_og.jpg) The Reverend Michael Birnbaum, a 40-year member of the Rotary Club of Colfax, invites you to Get Out Of The Cold, a 9-day service trip to Costa Rica February 24 - March 2, 2024. Cost $1,485 + $200 non-refundable deposit, plus your airfare to/from San José, Costa Rica. Service activities options... Read More | |
Young traveling Rotarians ~ an opportunity!Tuesday, July 11, 2023Hello Rotarians! My name is Evyn Batie. I am a 23 year old Rotarian from Loveland, Colorado and I am on a mission! It has been my ambition for several years now to utilize my planned gap year (fall of 2022 through fall of 2023) as a service and learning opportunity. I am hoping, as a young Rotarian, to partner with Rotarians and Rotary Clubs around the United States and the world to create a unique traveling volunteer experience. As I travel, I am focused on finding organizations to serve and ways to give back to the community. It is my hope that this gap year will allow me to learn more about Rotary around the country and the world and will make me a better leader and stronger Rotarian for my own community. Read More | |
WGIPPA General Meeting & AssemblyTuesday, August 15, 2023 | |
Explore Waterton Glacier!By Maria Kliavkoff on Friday, August 11, 2023![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/223127/GoatHaunthike_og.jpg) The month of August is a great time to go out and enjoy the trails in the beautiful Waterton and/or Glacier National Parks. In this month's Waterton Glacier International Peace Park Association President's Message, Maria speaks with our Conservation and Environment Action Team Chair, David Savage. Together they share the work the Action Team has been doing, the resources available on our website, https://www.watertonglacierpeacepark.org/ and they talk about the unique hiking and learning opportunities available during our next September Assembly in Waterton Lakes Park. Registration is now open. Attending the Assembly is an excellent opportunity to explore this gorgeous region - come and enjoy relevant speakers; take a boat ride and/or hike along the lake, and participate in the heartwarming Hands Across Borders ceremony, and so many more events. Watch this informative video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBvC8xN_DS8 | |
Waterton Glacier International Peace Park AssociationJoin Us to Celebrate Peace and Environmental Sustainability at the Waterton Glacier International Peace Park Association General Meeting and Assembly Please Register as a Guest for this Event | |
Selection for 2025-26 Rotary International PresidentBy Lynn Theresa O'Connor on Friday, August 11, 2023Mário César Martins de Camargo, a member of the Rotary Club of Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil, is the selection of Nominating Committee for President to become Rotary International’s president for 2025-26. He will officially become the nominee on 15 September if no other candidates challenge him. | |
Nominate a member for advancing women in RotaryFriday, August 11, 2023![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/223131/Sylvia-Whitlock_og.jpg) The Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award honors one Rotary member each year – regardless of gender and Rotary tenure – for actively working to advance women in Rotary. Nominate a member for the award between 1 August and 30 September. | |
The Reach Foundation and REACH Museum: Nurturing Unity and Peace Through the Peace Pole ProjectMonday, August 7, 2023The Reach Foundation and REACH Museum: Nurturing Unity and Peace Through the Peace Pole Project. The Reach Foundation, a stalwart champion of cultural heritage and education, has united its efforts with the REACH Museum to unveil a transformative endeavor – the Peace Pole Project. | |
Upcoming Global Peacebuilding Events![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/218612/D5080PeaceCommittee_og.jpg) ____________________________________________________________________________________ | ![](https://www.dacdb.com/Rotary/Accounts/5080/assets/MBBI.jpg) | Peace Connect Sessions7 August 2023 Peacebuilder Bulletin features a Rotarian Spotlight of Nancy Milton, Walla Walla Rotary, D5080 Peace Committee member, and IEP Ambassador. 28 August 2023 The Personal is Political: Nuances, Neglections, and Processes That Work to Build Peace 7 September 2023 Reflective Practice & the Structure Reflective Instrument for Improving 3rd Party Interventions 19 September 2023 Identity, Belonging, and Migration - The Role of the Judiciary | ____________________________________________________________________________________ | ![](https://www.dacdb.com/Rotary/Accounts/5080/assets/World%20Beyond%20War.jpg) | | ____________________________________________________________________________________ | ![](https://www.dacdb.com/Rotary/Accounts/5080/assets/image(97).png) | Human Trafficking Prevention
Named one of the top 30 most influential social workers alive, Dr. Celia Williamson has over 25 years of anti-human trafficking practice, research, and teaching. Get in touch with Dr. Williamson to see how she can support you in turning your anti-trafficking advocacy into action.
Emancipation Nation Podcast | ____________________________________________________________________________________ | ![](https://www.dacdb.com/Rotary/Accounts/5080/assets/image(98).png) | Kroc School Happenings
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The Great Northwest Rotary Business DirectoryBy Linda Kay Bauer on Wednesday, July 5, 2023Life happens. We sometimes need help and want to find a Rotarian who we know will give us quality and ethical service. It might be at home or when we travel around the northwest. Coming soon! You can list your business in the Great Northwest Rotary Business Directory. It was started in District 5030 (Seattle) and neighboring districts are joining in. Watch your e-mail for how to list your business, and how to use the Directory when you need services. Question? Ask IPDG Linda at lindakaybauer@gmail.com. | |
The life of a Rotary Youth Exchange studentFriday, August 11, 2023 Editor’s note: This post was written in two parts, the first during the author’s Rotary Youth Exchange year and the second after she returned from her exchange. Also, this story came from the Rotary Voices newsletter.)By Smera Chandan My name is Smera Chandan and I am 16 years old. I am sitting in English class. I am in a class to learn English, yet I am fluent in English. So why would I be in an English class? I am a Rotary Youth Exchange student from the United States and I am living in Catalonia, Spain. I began this journey in September 2022, and I have been living among the people, culture, and customs of this beautiful place for five months. What an incredible time it has been.
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Setting Goals for Foundation GivingBy William Dunwoody Phd, FACHE, IEPA![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/220218/DistrictFoundation_og.jpg) All club leaders are reminded that annual goals for Annual Fund and PolioPlus Fund contributions must be established by each Club at the beginning of the new Rotary year. Revised guidelines for this goal-setting process can be viewed by clicking the link below. Read More | |
Invigorating your club![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/223129/Augustgraphic_og.jpeg) In August, Rotary members turn the spotlight on membership, the bedrock of our organization. Keeping and attracting members is crucial to increasing our impact and expanding our reach. In surveys conducted by Rotary International, members have repeatedly listed the club experience as the number one determinant of their satisfaction with Rotary. For Membership Month, read about several clubs that have received creative makeovers. | |
Valuable Public Image Tips: How to Create Powerful ImagesBy Lynn Theresa O'Connor on Monday, August 14, 2023Rotary District 7030 has a great Public Image Tips page. Check it out if you like that sort of thing. They have great topics such as dealing with the media, Facebook promos, and suggestions for courses in Rotary's Learning Center (My Rotary, Knowledge & Resources, Learning Center) , and tabs for How to Create Powerful Images, Rotary Storytelling in the Media, Telling Your Story, 5 Questions To Answer. Here is an example from the How To Create Powerful Images page: Read More | |
Zone Institute - consider attending!Tuesday, August 15, 2023![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/223631/ZoneInstSD_og.jpg) About the Institute Each year, the Director of Zones 26 & 27 convenes a Rotary Institute which brings together members and guests from throughout the western United States and Canada. The Institute features: - Interactive, peer-based discussion and learning sessions.
- Inspirational speakers and presentations.
- Special program for Emerging Rotary Leaders from all 30 Districts in the Zones.
- Service activities.
- Networking and fun!
The Institute celebrates the graduation of the District Governors Elect from their week-long training course that helps prepare them to lead their Districts the following year.
There will be lots going on in San Diego at this year's Zone Institute! Learn more reasons why you should attend here. | |
Great Northwest Rotary NetworkBy Linda Kay Bauer on Monday, July 31, 2023Our District has joined the Great Northwest Rotary Network, and it's time to start getting our business connections loaded. The intent is to provide resources for our Rotary members across the District when they have a need. Looking for financial manager, realtor, lawyer, mechanic, doctor? Search the directory! Travelling around the NW and needing help with an issue? Search the directory! We know Rotarians are ethical and honest, so why would folks go anywhere else? You can sign up your business. Go to https://www.gnwrotarynetwork.com/sign-up. There is a vetting process so it takes a bit for your listing to appear. | |
Fitness project promotes health for Oglala Lakota schoolsMonday, July 31, 2023![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/221764/PineRIdge_og.jpg) By Martin Cohn, Rotary Club of Springfield, Vermont, USA For more than a decade, members of Rotary District 7870 (New Hampshire, Vermont, USA) have been helping residents of Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The district’s service projects have ranged from making upgrades to the local nonprofit radio station, to providing laptops for students, to delivering materials for traditional quilts. District Rotarians have also partnered with South Dakota Rotary clubs to fund a makerspace for native artists. Read More | |
District 5080 DEI Book Club Schedule Books for Summer Reading![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/209682/DEIBookClublogo_og.jpg) The DEI Book Club has scheduled the following books for summer reading. The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone to be discussed on August 23rd
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander to be discussed on September 27th. To learn about these new books and other books discussed in past meetings, click on the link for the latest updated version of the District 5080 DEI Book Club Readers Guide Flipbook. | |
Help Wanted (District Service Opportunities)Sunday, July 30, 2023In this section you will find areas where District Leadership needs some help. These are excellent opportunities to develop leadership skills and also to help steer the District into the future. Please join us ~ it's fun! Read More | |
Friends we'll miss![](https://www.dacdb.com/Accounts/5080/ezStory/219036/InLovingMemory_og.jpeg) It's always sad when a member of our Rotary family passes away. You'll find them listed here. If a member of your club passes away, please let us know, and we'll post it. Send to lindakaybauer@gmail.com. Read More | |
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