weekly bulletin

May 25, 2026

Quote of the Week

“In memory of many, in honor of all. Thank you.”

This Week's Meeting Logistics

Upcoming Programs:

May 28, 2026

"The view from the president's office after one year," 

Dr. Katia Passerini
President Gonzaga University

Planning to attend the 5/28 meeting? CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Menu

Chef's Choice Salad

Mediterranean Chicken. Lemon and Olive 

Cous Cous

Fresh Seasonal Vegetable

Upcoming Programs:

June 4, 2026

Criminal Justice Reform. Andrew Biviano, District Court Judge, Spokane
Co. District Court

Planning to attend the 6/4 meeting? CLICK HERE to RSVP.

 

The Rotary Office will be closed 

Monday, May 25, 2026 

for  Memorial Day

COMMITTEES MEETINGS THIS WEEK

Wed- Membership Development Committee 
 
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.

2026 Lilac Parade

Thank you to Kyle Weir for being the Lilac Parade Champion, organizing the group, and buying pizza. Thank you to Beverly Amdstadter for hosting Rotarians at Express Employment Professionals before the parade started. And a big thanks to the Rotarians who joined in the rainy parade fun to spread the good work of Rotary!

 

 

 

When: May 27, 2026

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Where: Uprise Brewing

617 N Ash St

Sponsored by Rod Price

EPIC Day of Service

Rotary Work Party with INLC

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

Volunteers are needed for Inland NW Land Conservancy projects at Glen Tana along the Little Spokane River.

Projects Include: Native Plant Nursery Work & Fuel Reduction Work
 
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 p.m.
Location3027 N. Waikiki Road, Spokane, WA 99208

 

Scan the QR code or click the link to register

 

https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1375/Events/epic-day-of-service-rotary-work-party-with-in

 

Barr-Tech Tour Invitation

Rotary North invites you to join them on a tour of Barr-Tech, the company in Spangle that makes compost from the green bins that the Waste-to-Energy plant gathers. 

Thursday, June 11, 2026

 From 2:15 - 3:15 PM. 

The tour starts in a classroom and then overlooks the site (a little walking is involved). Scott, the tour host, is a former Rotarian.

Email LauraZahn to RSVP laurazahn@windermere.com

 

 

Ryla Nomination

RYLA 2026 is just around the corner, and we have the opportunity to sponsor the next generation of leaders. RYLA is more than a camp. It’s a transformational leadership experience. Participants leave with greater confidence, lifelong friendships, and a deeper connection to service above self. Through hands-on workshops, team challenges, and meaningful conversations, your sponsored candidate will return energized and ready to lead in your community. Know someone who would be a good candidate for RYLA? Email Julie Kelsey at julie@juliekelsey.com to nominate a young leader or to learn more.

43rd Annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)


📍 University of Idaho Campus, Moscow, Idaho, USA
📅 Noon June 27 – Noon July 3, 2026
👥 Ages 18–30

Honor Flight Volunteer Opportunity

Inland Northwest Honor Flight honors Veterans who served during wartime. Most Veterans who go on Honor Flight now are Vietnam Veterans.  Spokane 21, via a district grant submission, will fund 13 Veterans to go on Honor Flight on October 13-14. Honor Flight needs guardians to chaperone the Veterans on these flights, and Spokane 21 members are welcome to apply as chaperones for this flight.  If you are interested in being a guardian, you can apply via the following link.

 

Happy Birthday to you!

May 24
Ben Phillabaum
May 26
Todd Eklof
May 29
Cindy Guthrie-Tripp
 

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