Weekly Bulletin (Sep. 02, 2024)

The Rotary 21 Vaccination Committee supported the Spokane Regional Health District’s back-to-school vaccination event on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with games, crafts, snacks, and hats. Each child who received a vaccine was celebrated with a ring of the Rotary bell. The clinic administered 248 vaccines to 118 children and 8 adults, contributing to the health and well-being of our community!

Spokane Rotary Foundation

When I first joined Rotary, I knew about the Rotary International Foundation, but it took me several years before I knew our own club had its own foundation. Every year we raise money for our Rotary Community Services Committees (RCS) which our committees then vet and give out to various charities and worthy causes to help our community. We give out over $200,000 every year, which makes our RCS one of the larger non-profit organizations in Spokane.

But did you know that nearly 1/2 of that money comes from a distribution from our own Spokane Rotary Foundation? It all started back in 1994 when then Spokane Rotary Club 21 President, Jack Reeves (1994-95), started the Spokane Downtown Rotary Endowment Fund.

Today our Foundation assets are over $3 million. Our foundation distributes 4% annually, and the sole beneficiary of this perpetual endowment fund is Rotary Community Services Inc. (aka, RCS). Last fiscal year the Foundation gifted 108,476! And since its inception in 1994, the Spokane Rotary Foundation has distributed $1,336,817 to RCS!

Our goal with the Spokane Rotary Foundation is to grow it large enough so that someday 100% of our annual RCS funds come from the Foundation. Members who donate $2,500 are members of the Foundation Legacy Club. And members who donate $10,000 or more are members of the Legacy Club II.

There are many ways to leave a legacy gift. You can give outright, like a $1,000 gift on your birthday, or through a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, through your will, or through a life insurance beneficiary form. If you’re not sure how best to leave a legacy gift, come see me and I’ll discuss it with you in more detail.

Please think about your legacy because you are writing it daily by being a Rotarian. And if leaving a legacy is an important part of your life’s work, please consider the Spokane Rotary Foundation as part of your legacy gift.

Upcoming Events

Zephyr Match

When: September 8th, 6:00 P.M.

Where: ONE Spokane Stadium

What: Join fellow Rotarians for an exciting soccer match! Sections 203 and 204 are just for Rotary, with special group discounts. Section 204 offers comfortable seating with full seatbacks and cup holders for $35 per seat. Section 203 provides bleacher-style seating with aluminum benches for $25 per seat. CLICK HERE to contact the Rotary Office for tickets.

New Member Social

When: September 18th, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.

Where: JMK & Associates

What: This will be an evening of fellowship, education, and Rotary stories. We have an agenda that will feature present and past Rotary 21 leaders covering various topics, emphasizing new member participation. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience so we can get a headcount.

Rotary District 5080 Fall Assembly

When: October 19th & 20th

Where: Spokane Valley

What: The schedule includes nine concurrent breakout sessions on a variety of topics plus a 90-minute plenary session at lunchtime. CLICK HERE to register

Rotary Happiest Hour

When: Every Saturday, 5:00 P.M.

Where: Zoom, Meeting ID: 859 0937 1315

What: Join other Rotarians from around District 5080 in a digital happy hour hosted by David Keyes.

Rotary Business Networking

When: September 24th, 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.

Where: 601 W. Main, Suite 1400

What: The Membership Engagement Committee presents a business networking event for club members! Learn more about your fellow club member's businesses and the different industries that make up Rotary Club 21.

Sponsored by:

Upcoming Programs:

September 5, 2024

Officiating Youth & High School Sports with Rick O'Connor

Menu

Make Your Own Sandwich Bar
Fresh Fruit Tray

Yukon Gold Potato Salad

Planning to attend the 9/5 meeting? CLICK HERE to RSVP. NOTE: RSVPs are appreciated by NOON the Monday before the meeting.

CLICK HERE To attend via Zoom at Noon on Thursday.

To attend via phone in, call

+1 253 215 8782

Meeting ID: 842 3937 5370

Passcode: 191121

September 12, 2024

Be More Like You with Tyler Lafferty

Planning to attend the 9/12 meeting? CLICK HERE to RSVP.

For more information on upcoming programs
CLICK HERE

Proposed Member

Trina Murphy has proposed Trinette Baer-Kowalski, Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House of the Inland Northwest for membership.

Committees Meeting This Week

Program

Committee meetings can be subject to cancellation. Please, contact the committee chairs to confirm the meeting logistics or request a Zoom meeting link.

Join a Committee today

CLICK HERE for a list of committee chairs.

Host Families Needed

The club is seeking one additional host family in the Lewis and Clark High School catchment area to host a student from Brazil from late January 2025 to June 2025, If you are interested, please get in contact with Jim Johnson at kjrjjj@comcast.net or call/text 509-991-6611

Volunteer Opportunities

Bites to Go Build

When: October 3rd, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Where: Second Harvest, 402 N. Perry St.

What: Help pack Bite2Go bags with nutritious, shelf-stable food during a fun, fast-paced kit-building activity. Volunteers contact Dave Troyke or Tim Sweet to sign up!

District News

The Fall Assembly and Rotary Foundation Seminar will be held at Spokane Valley Tech located at 115 S. University Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19. The schedule includes nine concurrent breakout sessions on a variety of topics plus a 90-minute plenary session at lunchtime featuring club recognition for achievements during the 2023-2024 Rotary year.
CLICK HERE to read more updates from District 5080.