Long-time Rotary Club 21 member Rodney 'Rod' J. Bacon passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026. For many decades, he participated in the weekly lunch meetings and other activities and greatly valued the friendships he made. Rod truly regretted the need to resign from Rotary due to ill health and a severely compromised immune system. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 9th at 2:00 P.M. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
2026-2027 Rotary community service
Goal $120,000
THE SUPER HERO SHOWDOWN!
Your RCS donation equals TEAM POINTS!
We’ve got three incredible teams ready to battle it out for bragging rights, glory, and theGRAND PRIZE in January!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who has already participated in this year’s RCS campaign! As of today, we have already received donations and pledges of over $26,719.
Rotary's partner, Disaster Aid USA, is deploying volunteers to support the Spokane community impacted by wildfires.
Your time, skills, and compassion can make a real difference when it matters most. We're looking for volunteers to help sift ashes, sort debris, and perform general property clean-up.
To sign up, please email Julie Kelsey at julie@juliekelsey.com to be added to the volunteer list for future opportunities. We are only just beginning this important recovery work.
Together, we will Create Lasting Impact.
Honor Flight
Welcome Home Veterans
The club recently sent funding to Inland Northwest Honor Flight to fund 12 Veterans to attend the October 13-14 Honor Flight, which will have approximately 90 Veterans. The Veterans Committee would like to invite club members to welcome home the Veterans returning on October 14th at the Spokane Airport main ticketing area. The target arrival time is 7:30 pm. The flight is Allegiant #4912. It is best to arrive a little early, as the area gets quite crowded. The welcome home parade is one of the most meaningful parts of the trip, especially for our Vietnam vets. This is the homecoming they did not get 50+ years ago.
Join us to connect with fellow Rotarians. Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Location: My Fresh Basket
Stevens elementary
trunk or treat & fall festival
Join the fun!
When: October 27th
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: 1717 E. Sinto Ave.
2027-2028 Youth Exchange
Applications are open for the 2027-2028 Rotary Youth Exchange Program.
If you know of anyone interested in being an exchange student in another country for the 2027-2028 school year or an 8-week short-term exchange in the summer of 2027, please contact:
Jim Johnson, Rotary Club 21 Youth Exchange Officer
Information on both the long-term and short-term programs, along with the application, can be accessed via the website below. There will be informational Zoom sessions available on September 23 & 26 and October 5. You can register to attend those via the below link also.
Spokane County wildfires have devastated our community, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing tens of thousands of our neighbors to evacuate. The Spokane County Wildfire Fund, administered by Rotary Community Service, Inc. (the nonprofit arm of Spokane Rotary Club 21), delivers fast, flexible financial support directly to those affected.
Every dollar you give goes straight to rapid, on-the-ground relief, helping families with immediate needs and supporting long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts in the months ahead.
Your donation today helps a neighbor start rebuilding tomorrow.
