Want a quick, succinct answer to your questions about Rotary? Looking for an easy way to share more about Rotary with someone you know who may be interested in joining? If so, you want to check out Rotary International’s “Rotary Minute” videos. These short videos, roughly one minute each in length. feature Rotarians sharing some of their Rotary stories. They cover topics ranging from, “As a Rotarian, How Have You Provided Service?” to “How Can Rotary Attract New Members?” Hear what other Rotarians have to say about these topics, share the videos with your...

While you might indulge in a turkey like the one at left tomorrow during Thanksgiving, we all know the holiday is really an opportunity for us to join family and friends in celebrating and giving thanks for all we have been blessed with. Instead of a regular post today, we’d like to give you the opportunity to tell us what you’re thankful for, whether it’s this Rotary club and its members, your family, the city we live in or the opportunities we’ve been given that allow us to serve our community and the world through Rotary. Feel free to leave us a comment; we’d love...

This Friday, we’re featuring photos from our club’s annual dictionary giveaway, which happened earlier this week when dictionaries were delivered to a third-grade class at Malabon Elementary. Glen Martz and Mary Lou Finigan delivered the dictionaries; photos were taken by Pat McGillvary. Below are some photos of the day. Take a look at how your support and participation in Rotary are making a difference in the lives of students in our community. Thank you for your support of these third-graders at Malabon, and for your dedication to the work Rotary is doing in our community.

The Paul Harris Fellow Recognition honors individuals who have made contributions, or have had contributions made in their name, of $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation. Currently on the RI website, you can learn about the history of this award. The recognition was first made in the 1940s to longtime Rotary International Treasurer Rufus F. Chapin and former RI Director Allison G. Brush. The first woman to receive the recognition was Mrs. Adan Vargas, for a gift made in 1953. Prior to 1969, recipients were given a certificate to honor their contribution. Now, Paul Harris Fellows receive a medal....

Are you ready for new Rotary challenges? This Friday, we encourage you to consider volunteering and serving District 5110. If so, consider volunteering with one of our district’s many committees. DGE Chuck Root believes that service at the district level and complement and enhance service at the club level. Bring a new level of commitment to your club service by sharing your time, talent and effort with District 5110. Regardless of your professional background or personal interests, you can find a way to serve the district. Take a look at the list of District 5110 committees to see where...

November is Rotary Foundation Month, and one of the main goals of the Rotary Foundation is to eradicate polio worldwide. Rotary is constantly looking for new innovations in polio vaccines. The bivalent oral polio vaccine is one such innovation. If you’re not sure whether you should donate to the Rotary Foundation this month, read this article from Rotary International News about how the bivalent oral polio vaccine is combating polio in the four polio-endemic countries: By Dan Nixon, Rotary International News The bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) is proving to be a potent weapon in the global...

The District 5110 November newsletter is now available. This month’s theme is the Rotary Foundation, but the newsletter also features news about Rotary happenings all around our District. Here are just a few things you’ll find in this month’s edition: DG Claire Little explains why your donations to the Rotary Foundation are so worthwhile District 5110 Polio Eradication Chair Harriet Schloer recaps the gifts of Rotarians during the week leading up to World Polio Day Rotaract Clubs are starting to be revived on the Oregon State University and University of Oregon campuses Learn...

Chances are, you’ve at least heard of Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. There’s also a good chance you actively use one or all of those social networking sites. If you have some form of personal social media account, you can connect with Rotary online. Rotary’s social media presence does not exist simply to broadcast information to Rotarians, but to serve as a platform allowing Rotarians to share their ideas, meet one another, recruit new members and bring the Rotary experience online. Still not convinced that social media are changing the way we communicate? Watch this video, explaining...