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The Rotary Club 21 Nominations Committee is requesting nominations from the Rotary Club 21 membership to choose four (4) Directors for our Board of Directors and a Vice President. |
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2023 - 2024 Gene Bronson AwardThe Gene Bronson award is given to a new Rotarian (who joined the club within this Rotary year) who has best-demonstrated Service Above Self in their first year with Rotary.
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2023 - 2024 Fred K. Jones AwardClub 21’s Award for Rotarian of the Year. It represents the long-time commitment and support of our Club and Rotary at large. It’s given to a member of our club who best epitomizes Service Above Self and whose life personifies the Four Way Test.
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Proposed Dues StructureOver the last several weeks, Our Budget Committee has been preparing to recommend a new budget for the upcoming year. This will be presented to club members at the beginning of our fiscal year in July. Club 21 has not increased its dues in several years. The pandemic and declining membership led our board to hold off on any increases until absolutely needed. As our club is regaining it's strength and our expenses have climbed, we find it necessary to implement a slight increase in dues. |
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2024 Slate of OfficersLearn more about the Rotarians who have been nominated to the 2024 - 2025 Rotary Club 21 & Rotary Community Service Board of Directors.
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My Father's Diary of His 1st 30 Missions over Germany in a B-17 with Dave Van HersettDetails from the November 16, 2023 Rotary program
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A.o.K Award - Bridget BarringtonPresident Rod Price will be recognizing random Acts of Kindness throughout the Rotary year. CLICK HERE to submit a fellow Rotarian for an A.o.K. Award!
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2022-23 Fred K. Jones Rotarian of the YearThis is Rotary Club 21’s award for Rotarian of the Year.
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Rotary Minute June 22, 2023The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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2022-23 Gene Bronson AwardeesRotary 21 awarded the 2022-2023 Gene Bronson awardees
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Slides: United Way Update, Alice Families in Spokane County with John DicksonView the slides from this week's Rotary meeting
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Rotary Minute June 8, 2023The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute May 25, 2023The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Meeting InvocationThe Invocation used to open this week's meeting: Planting Your Spring Garden, Invocator Maggie Crawford
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Rotary Minute April 6, 2023The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute March 16, 2023The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute March 2, 2023The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute February 23, 2023The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute February 9, 2023The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute January 19, 2023The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute January 12, 2023The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute December 15, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute December 8, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Venue UpdateInformation about our newly signed contract with our venue
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2023 Officers & Directors ElectionsDeatils about the proposed by-law change and nominated directors to be voted on during the December 1st Annual Rotary Meeting
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Rotary Minute November 17, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute November 3, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute October 27, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute September 22, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute September 15, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute September 8, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute September 1, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute August 25, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute August 18, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute August 4, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Venue UpdatePresident Higgins shares more information about the recent announcement that the Board of Directors is reviewing our weekly meeting venue options.
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Rotary Minute August 11, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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Rotary Minute Julye 28, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world! |
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2021 - 2022 Rotary Community Services Annual ReportRead more about the Rotary Community Services work in our community and beyond in the 2021 - 2022 RCS Annual Report.
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Rotary Minute: July 21, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world!
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Rotary Minute: July 14, 2022The Rotary Minute is a quick one-minute story that features the work and impact of Rotary in our community and world!
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2022 Fred K. Jones Rotarian of the YearThe Fred K. Jones award was initiated to recognize members who have made major contributions to Rotary and in particular to Club 21 and is one who best epitomizes Service Above Self and whose life personifies the Four-Way Test.
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2022 Slate of OfficersIn accordance with the Rotary 21 bylaws, the Rotary Club 21 Nomination Committee presents the following nominees for the election at the Club 21 annual meeting to be held Thursday, December 16th, 2021, 12:00 PM.
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NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS TO ACCEPT NOMINEESThe Rotary Club 21 Nominations Committee is requesting nominations from the Rotary Club 21 membership to choose three (3) Directors to our Board of Directors and a Vice President. It is a high honor and privilege to be nominated to a leadership position within Rotary Club 21. The volunteer time, energy, and expertise that it takes to serve successfully is what has made our Club great. It also exemplifies the Service Above Self spirit of our members and leaders. Please take the time to review the qualified names and candidates below and consider nominating a member to a leadership role |
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Rotary 21 Returns to In Person Meetings!Rotary Club 21 will be kicking off the 2021 - 2022 Rotary year with our new Hybrid meeting format!
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Membership TiersA message from President Stokes about Membership Tiers
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Rotary Zoom Digital BackdropsGet your Rotary themed digital background for your next Zoom meeting!
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2020 Nominations CommitteeThe Rotary Spokane Club 21 Nominations Committee has been busy working this fall to select the proposed slate of Nominees for the 2021 – 2022 Vice President and Four Directors positions.
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Rotary Community Services 2020 Raffle & Auction!During the 2020 Rotary Community Services campaign you have a chance with your donation to win some fantastic items!
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Club 21 Impact on SpokaneA list of some of the ways Rotary Club 21 has impacted the Spokane Community and beyond. |
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Rota-ZOOM ZOOM-ry Membership DriveIt’s that special time of year where we dedicate this month to outstanding members of our community. One lucky new member who is invited to join our club will have their Rotary dues paid for their first Rotary year.
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Support Our Veterans Committee Partners with Newby-ginnings!
Welcome to 2020 and now is the time to renew or start your membership in Rotary Spokane Club 21. Club 21 has endless opportunities. With your help we will grow our club, resulting in even greater positive impacts on our Spokane community and world. Club 21 is considered by many the very epitome of a successful service club and of course, that is true. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our club. With the new Rotary year upon us, we have many club committees and Rotary Community Service committees. These committees are dedicated to helping make membership happen but they cannot do it alone. Membership is the responsibility of every member of Rotary Club 21. If you know someone you think would make a wonderful Rotarian, start by just introducing them to the club and bring them to a meeting. You will find helpful support from there. As you get further down the road, you can find the New Member Application by clicking HERE.
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2019 - 2020 Nominating CommitteeIt is time again for our Nominating Committee to meet and choose three (3) new Directors for our Board of Directors and a Vice President. Here is the official notification. Please CLICK HERE for more details about the Nominating Committee and process.
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Rotary International ConventionIn June President Paul and his wife Beth attended the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg Germany.
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Meeting Announcement: Rotary 21 General MembershipRotary 21 Board has approved a motion which requires membership approval, the membership will be asked to vote on this motion at the June 6th Rotary meeting.
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Partners for Work Thank YouThank You from the Partners for Work CommitteeThank you to everyone who participated in the Rotary Club 21’s Partners for Work Interview Event. It continues to be a success through the exceptional community partners in attendance. From the agencies to the interviewing companies, this event wouldn’t be possible without your cooperation. Thank you to the participating agencies: Artisans, The Arc of Spokane, Goodwill, PACE, and Skils’kin. Thank you to the hiring managers at: STCU, Prime Real Estate Group, MacKay Manufacturing, US District Court, Caterpillar, City of Spokane, Numerica Credit Union, Skils’kin, LIME, Stay Alfred, CHAS Health, INSHRM. And a special thank you to all who participated in the networking social event to hear our guest speaker Melaina Cole, a Designed Instruction Teacher from Sacajawea Middle School, and enjoyed catering provided by Wild Sage. |
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From the PodiumMatt Sonderen, Board member and Deb Harper, Club President each made an announcement regarding the finish of the investigatory process regarding complaints about political ads from the podium during the March 7, 2019, Rotary meeting.
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2018 Limerick Contest Entries2018 Limerick Contest Entries
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St. Patrick's Day Limerick Contest!
St. Patrick's Day Limerick Contest!Are your literary tendencies ignored by your family and friends? Here’s your chance to show your chops. Compete with your fellows for the best original Rotarian Limerick. Eligibility:
Competitive factors:
Win a small and laughable prize! Winners selected at the March 15 lunch. Deadline: March 8th, 5:00 P.M. Email submissions to Jenna Carroll |
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Purchase your Rotary Fish Today!Want to put the name of a loved one on a fish in the NEW Rotary Fountain in Riverfront Park?Club 21 can help!Cost: $500 per fish or 3 for $1,000 ($200 to update a name on a fish) Size limit: Up to 20 characters per fish. Example: John & Jane Johnson Payment: Payable to RCS or Rotary Community Services Mail to: Rotary Club 21, P.O. Box 1117, Spokane, WA 99210 Deadline: Fish orders need to be received and paid by Valentine’s Day. Engraving will be completed in March 2018. Fish are scheduled to be installed in April 2018. Questions? Call Jenna at 509-534-8998 or PJ at 509-220-8357 Q. If the deadline is Valentine's Day, what’s the rush? A. No rush. We are simply providing the pre-order opportunity so you can give someone a fish as a holiday gift, AND get a tax benefit. You will receive a charitable gift receipt for year-end tax purposes. Q. What happens to all the fish plaques that were purchased when the fountain was first built? A. They will be remade, so there is nothing you need to do, UNLESS you want to modify a name of a fish that you previously purchased. For example, if you had a fish before with the name of an unborn child, like Baby Wendle or Baby Walker, you can replace the name on your fish with an updated name for a $200 contribution. Q. What If I can’t remember what names were on my first fish? A. Club 21 will provide a list of names for your review in January. Q. What if someone who is not a Rotarian wants to buy a fish? A. Tell them to talk to a Club 21 Rotarian. Q. Where do I pick up the fish so I can wrap it up and put under the Christmas tree? A. The fish are simply recognition for your fully tax deductible charitable gift. To be clear, no one is ‘buying’ a fish. All the fish will be the property of Riverfront Park and no real fish will be harmed in this process. Q. Does this count toward my RCS contribution? A. No. This is completely separate from our annual RCS contributions that support our spending committees. Our annual RCS contributions are a commitment, whereas this is simply an additional opportunity to support the Club’s participation in the fountain that bears the Rotary name. Q. Is the Club providing funding for the new fountain? A. Yes, the club is giving $20,000 to the fountain renovation project from the reserve fund. When our Club raised funds for the original fountain, we also built the reserve fund to repair and maintain fish. All the original fish are being replaced with new fish that are ‘different.’ These new fish sales will generate funds for the ‘fish fund.’ The new fish will not need the same level of maintenance, so our Board has the option of reallocating those funds in the future for another special major Rotary project if the funds are no longer needed for fish repair. The Board is also making an effort to improve signage on a blank side of one of the pillars at the fountain to let the community know “what is Rotary” and the good of Rotary?
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RCS NEARS MILESTONEAnother successful Rotary Community Services campaign is almost in the books. RCS is the annual campaign in which all Rotary 21 members agreed to participate. This funds all our great work in the community and beyond and fuels the engine of one of the greatest service clubs in the world. A very sincere and gracious "thank you" to our contributors of record, when you see someone who has contributed already please be sure to give them a big, personal, Rotary thank you! A final list will be published in late December. Thank you all for your support! Dr. Deb Harper Rotary Community Service Donors |
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RYLA Camp July 2-9, 2016What: RYLA Camp! Applications are on the website! Please consider nominating a deserving young adult in your community who would benefit from eight days of leadership training, fun and new friendships. This is the ONLY program in Rotary that allows you to send your own family!
Dates: July 2-9, 2016
Where: Castlegar, B.C. at Selkirk Community College
Cost: $600, or $650 after May 31. Each club is encouraged to budget for and send two campers! U.S. Clubs please send to Gail Greager/Tri Cities, and CA Clubs please send to Stacey & Mike Cassidy/Grand Forks. Addresses are on the application on the district website.
Questions? Contact these District RYLA Committee members: Dave Douglas/Nelson, Kevin Sharrai/Rathdrum, Bob Griffith/Creston, Debi Dockins/Pullman or Gail, Stacey or Mike.
Warmly, Debi Dockins, RYLA Camp Director 208-858-2118 RYLA5080@yahoo.com
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New MemberPlease welcome Alene Alexander-Scrudder to Rotary Club of Spokane #21!Alene is the Executive Director of Embrace Washington, a nonprofit organization. She is married to Houston Scrudder, and they have two adult children. Alene serves as a board member of Safety Net, and she lists golf as something she enjoys doing.
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RCS Campaign - Keeping PromisesOur 2015-2016 RCS Campaign, "Keeping Promises," is coming to a close on a very high note.
If you missed last week's meeting, you will be pleased to know that our campaign has raised over $117,000 and is still growing. Add the amazing Spokane Rotary Foundation distributions, and the amount well exceeds $180,000.
Because of these historic financial results, we've been able to make additional funds available to our Spending Committees. Please see your committee chairs for details.
All of this money is dedicated to those in need in the primary areas of international service: youth, health care, disability support, education, and veterans.
This inspiring RCS campaign is just one of the many ways that Rotary 21 helps make our community and world a better place.
Thank you all for joining in this effort.
Respectfully,
John R. Pilcher John R. Pilcher Rotary 21 Vice President
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Bozzi Media Best B2B Firms of 2015 (Tradeshow and Networking Event)Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: Bank of America Building (Lobby), 601 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA
Rotary Club #21 has been selected as this year's highlighted nonprofit organization at the Bozzi Media Best B2B Firms of 2015. It is a tradeshow and networking event held on a single night, celebrating the best Spokane Business has to offer. Rotary #21 will have a booth at the event, where our Membership Development and Communications Committees will be able to engage with Spokane's best in business, to help them understand the importance of Rotary in our local community and encourage them to be a part of the amazing work Rotary does both locally and internationally. We would love to see a HUGE Club #21 presence at the event, supporting our booth and engaging with the community.
To learn more and to RSVP go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-b2b-firms-of-2015-tickets-19850698975
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Friendship Exchange Opportunity - Act Now!Dear Rotarians of District 5080,
Please find an application form by clicking the "Read More" link to be part of a Rotary Friendship Exchange to D1700 in France (Andorra, Languedoc-Roussillon, Midi-Pyrenees) The outbound portion of this exchange will take place APRIL 25 - MAY 8, 2016.
My contact in this district has supplied the following initial information about this exchange: His proposals are; 3 days - Perpignan "Doyen" 3 days - Toulouse 3 days - Cahors 3 days - Balma and Tournefille Please be aware that plans do change and this may not be an exact itinerary.
Applications for this exchange will open on July 3rd and close on July 17th. Successful applicants' Rotary Clubs should be willing to host the inbound team from France who will most likely be coming between August 22 - September 9, 2016.
PLEASE USE THE FORM (in the continued information) TO APPLY AS IT HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS FORMS.
PLEASE SEND ALL INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES TO brendabalahurarfe@gmail.com
Sincerely, Brenda BalahuraChair, RFE Committee District 5080 |
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Partners For Work - Current Staff ResumeMeet Marie Komboukos! She is Club 21's PfW Staff. If you would like to consider her for a position with your organization, please review her resume. Click here!
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Rotary Celebrates "An Evening With Rick King"We have the amazing opportunity to host Past Rotary International President Rick King in February. This is a District-wide event you will not want to miss! Rick is noted as an inspirational and entertaining speaker. If you are in Spokane on February 26th, plan to join us for this exciting evening. "An Evening with Rick King" Also entertaining us that evening will be Spokane Youth Jazz Orchestra Paid Reservations are $50 per person (Checks and Credit Cards accepted. Please make your reservations now by contacting Suzy at the Rotary office, 534-8998, or rotaryspokane21@nwadv.com. Checks should be made payable to Rotary Club of Spokane.
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Submitting A Grant ApplicationIf you wish to submit a grant application, please determine from which committee you will be applying for funds. Once you have determined the correct committee: Youth Services or Disability Services please click on the name of that committee and you will be taken to the appropriate page which gives you instructions, guidelines and further information to apply.
Please note our new mailing address, effective 08/25/16: PO Box 1117, Spokane, WA 99210.
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RI - Freedom Through Mobility
Bringing freedom through mobility Physically disabled people in Mexico often face discrimination and find it difficult to be productive members of society. Rotary members in Mexico and the United States have teamed up with Autonomy, Liberation Through Movement to provide vocational training, encouragement, and equipment. Click Here for this and many more Rotary stories.
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IT'S TIME TO TWEET 21! @spokanerotary21It's time to Tweet 21! @spokanerotary21 Rotary Club of Spokane #21 has enhanced its communication with a Twitter account! Follow us now @spokanerotary21 and join the conversation! #tweet21 Patrick Roewe is our Twitter Master.
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Stars are Born as Club 21 Says "We are This Close" - Joins Worlds's Biggest CommercialFor most of us, the disease of polio is a distant memory, and for the younger generations, a disease of the past. But if you’ve ever met someone who has suffered from this crippling and often fatal infectious disease and heard their story, then you know of its devastation. Many of us saw the effects of polio first hand when Rameesh Farris spoke to us last year. He crawled across the room to the stage before telling us the story of how he contracted polio and was crippled for life. In 1985, Rotary launched its PolioPlus program to eradicate polio. Since then, we have helped reduce the number of annual cases from 350,000 to fewer than 250 and will stay on this commitment until every child is safe from the disease. Rotary has contributed more than $1.2 billion, and countless volunteer hours to protect more than 2 billion children in 122 countries. The world is now 99 percent polio free. We are closer than ever. But, the fight isn’t over yet! For as little as 60 cents, a child can be protected against the virus for life. If we don’t finish the fight, more than 10 million children under the age of five could be paralyzed by polio in the next 40 years. Rotary Club 21 is helping to get the word out! Members became stars on October 24th as they joined the World's Biggest Commercial …Rotary’s “We are this close” campaign. President Church and Rotarian Greg Montalbano loaded you to the live site right after the meeting! Visit the “End Polio Now” site at Rotary.org and it can be found by entering "Michael Church" or "Club 21 Spokane", or just look below!
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Team 21 Supports HUB Sports!Front Row, Left to Right: Steve Schneider, Mike Church, Linda Davis, Rick O'Connor, Greg Montalbano, Joe Bruce Back Row, Left to Right: Greg Larratt, Jason Farrow, Darin Christensen, KC Constable. Team 21 rocks! |
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Rotary 21 assists Spokane Rotaract with Centennial Trail cleanup!Thank you to everyone who helped keep our Centennial Trail beautiful. Members of Rotary 21 helped Spokane Rotaract with the 2014 Trail Cleanup Project. |
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Peace Corps and Rotary International Sign Letter of CollaborationWe are pleased to announce that the Peace Corps and Rotary International have signed a letter of collaboration to promote our shared missions of service and sustainable community development. Founded in 1905, Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. Rotary also builds peace and international understanding through education, humanitarian service, and by connecting young leaders. Much like Peace Corps Volunteers, Rotarians are attuned to their communities’ needs. Our organizations operate not only in many of the same countries, but also in many of the same communities. The Peace Corps and Rotary families often overlap. There are many Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in the Rotarian community and, likewise, many Rotarians become Peace Corps Volunteers. Under this new strategic partnership, our organizations will explore collaboration initially in three countries: Philippines, Thailand, and Togo. Among various activities, Peace Corps posts can encourage Volunteers to collaborate with local Rotary clubs, while Rotary clubs can work with Peace Corps posts to provide small grants to Volunteers and their communities through the Peace Corps Partnership Program. By exploring new ways of working together, our organizations hope to realize administrative efficiencies and achieve greater development impact. Our partnership provides not only for collaboration overseas, but also in the United States. The Peace Corps looks forward to working with Rotary to recruit Americans into Peace Corps service, and to advance the Third Goal of sharing the world with our fellow Americans. Together, we can inspire volunteerism and service across the country and around the world. To learn more, please read the letter of collaboration or visit the Rotary International partnership page on the Intranet. We encourage posts outside of the three focus countries that are interested in working with Rotary to contact Dilana Martinez in the Office of Strategic Partnerships at dmartinez@peacecorps.gov. |
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Partners For Work - Success StoryPFW Success!!!Our own Partner's for Work staff member, Robert Campbell, has landed a job! He started working at Prohibition Gastropub on N. Monroe on Saturday, November 14th. Robert's last meeting with us will be Thursday, November 19th. Please take an opportunity to congratulate Robert on this achievement and thank him for his service to our club. Congratulations, Robert!
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Youth Exchange Changes LivesSpend a little time with our Youth Exchange students, Leonardo and Eros, and you will soon see we live in a very small world! Invite them to join you for dinner, or on a family outing. You will enjoy getting to know these delightful young men! Give Ira a call to set up the plans. Remember- it is a shared club effort to expand their experiences and expose them to American culture. Invite them today! Ira @ 701 0226.
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Reach for the Stars with RCS 2014-2015Click here to get your RCS Contribution Card and REACH FOR THE STARS! Return the completed form to Suzy at the Rotary office, 7 S. Howard, Ste. 420, Spokane, WA 99201. If you prefer to scan and email the form, send to rotaryspokane21@nwadv.com. Thank you for sharing your heart and your treasure with those in need. Need is universal...you prove that kindness and compassion are as well. The stars are twinkling a little brighter today because of you! |
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Rotary Club 21 Helps Make A Difference In RomaniaTransitions Gate was founded in 2007 by Nancy Mortlock, a Spokane Nurse and recipient of Rotary Club 21's International Service Committee funds. In this video you will hear in Nancy's own words about the work of Transitions Gate and how Rotary Club 21 RCS dollars made a difference. Click on the YouTube link below to view the video. http://youtu.be/x_RyS4lAAmw Reach for the Stars and please give to the 2014 RCS campaign. Through your contributions, Rotary Club 21 touches lives in our community and around the world. Thank you. Joe Bruce Rotary Club 21 Vice President |
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Let's Eclipse Our Previous RCS TotalsOctober 23, 2014, starting at 1:44 PM, is a partial eclipse of the Sun. Please do not look directly at the Sun during an eclipse. October 23, 2014 we will eclipse our previous weeks totals for the 2014 RCS campaign. The current total is over $47,000. Eclipse gum was distributed at the weekly Rotary Club 21 lunch to celebrate the partial solar eclipse. It is also a great reminder to help us eclipse our $100,000 RCS goal. If we surpass $100,000 dollars this year Kathy and I will host a Rotary Club 21 star party and children are invited. This event would take place at our home next summer when weather permits. Thank you so much to everyone that has already pledged and contributed to RCS. Let's eclipse $100,000. This is a photo of the eclipse taken from north of Reardan, October 23, 2014, 3:42 PM. Joe Bruce Rotary Club 21 Vice President |
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Leonardo and Eros Enjoy First Thanksgiving with Club 21Leonardo and Eros peeling potatoes for their first Thanksgiving dinner in the USA. |
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Rotary Club 21 RCS Dollars At Work, Again!Rotary Club 21 RCS dollars are at work again at the Guilds' School. Read about Club 21 helping with an iPad for a special little girl, Kathryn, in The November Guilds' School Vision newsletter. You can go to pages 4 and 5 to read the story. Please get your RCS pledge cards into the Rotary office so we can continue reaching out to these stars like little Kathryn. Thank you. Joe Bruce Rotary Club 21 RCS Chairperson http://www.guildschool.org/file_viewer.php?id=1397 |
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Looking for Ambassadors for to Represent Rotary - High School Exchange StudentsLOOKING for Ambassadors that you want to see represent Rotary in far off foreign lands as High School exchange students. Know anyone interested? Please give Ira a call at 747 6011 for more information!! Interviews on November!!!!!
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Governor Inslee Visits Club 21Rotary Club of Spokane #21 had the distinct honor of hosting Washington Governor Jay Inslee at the June 5th, 2014 meeting. Following tradition, the incumbent Governor addressed a full room of Rotarians and guests. Trudi Inslee accompanied the Governor for this event. President Mike Church and Governor Jay Inslee Gov. Inslee presents award to our own Bill Chaves! Gov. Inslee thinks things over as he speaks with Mac Kosinski and guest. Also joining us for the day, one of our own and one of our favorites...Representative Kevin Parker. |
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Rotary District Spring Tour 2013 - Amstadters with our Exchange Students |