The Rotary Club 21 Nominating Committee is requesting nominations from the Rotary Club 21 membership to choose four (4) Directors to our Board of Directors and a Vice President.
From The Nominating Committee – October 9, 2026
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS TO ACCEPT NOMINEES
The Rotary Club 21 Nominating Committee is requesting nominations from the Rotary Club 21 membership to choose four (4) 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 time to review the qualified candidates below and consider nominating a member to a leadership role.
Key dates to remember:
October 1, 2026 – The Club 21 membership received notice of the formation of the Nominating Committee. The Club by-laws state that the President and the Immediate Past President shall form and shall select the Nominating Committee to be chaired by the Immediate Past President and consisting of three (3) members of the present Board of Directors, three (3) Past Presidents, three (3) current Committee Chairs, and three (3) At Large Members in Good Standing.
The members selected to serve on the Nominating Committee are as follows:
Rick Eichstaedt, Georgia Oxford, Chris Knoll, Amy Higgins, Stefanie Page, Paul Viren, Carrie Funke, Molly Pepper, Kyle Weir, Adam Brigham-Althoff, Lars Gilberts, Bridget Perry
October 9, 2026 – Club 21 membership is informed by the Nominating Committee that they are accepting Nominees. Members may submit nominations to the committee until the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
November 19, 2026 – At the regular Rotary Club 21 meeting, the nominated Officers & Directors are presented to the membership.
December 3, 2026 – At the Rotary Club 21 Annual Meeting, the membership will vote to ratify the Nominees.
Nominating a Member for a Director or Officer Position
Any active member of Rotary Club 21, in good standing, can nominate a qualified member for Officer or Director. Qualified members for the Officer and Directors are listed below. Please contact the Rotary Office
(509) 731-4289 or email Club21@rotaryspokane.com with your nomination. The Nominating Committee will contact the proposed Nominee to confirm their willingness to serve in this leadership role.
Nominations for Officers and Directors are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Qualifications for Officers & Directors
Officer Positions: President, President-Elect, and Vice President
The positions of President, President-Elect, and Vice President are each one (1) year terms. A member must have served on the Board of Directors to be eligible for the position of President, President-Elect, or Vice President.
Director Positions: There are seven (7) Director positions. The Director positions are two (2) year terms. Half of these positions are elected each year (three positions one year and four the next). A member must have served as a Committee Chair or Co-Chair to be eligible for a Director position.
Vice President Position Policy
It is Club policy that the position of Vice President is the entry-level Officer position elected by the membership, with the understanding that the Vice President shall succeed to the position of President-Elect, and then to President over a three-year period.
Officer & Board Positions to be Filled for Rotary Year July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028
Officers: Vice-President – 1-year term
Directors: Four (4) Director positions – 2-year term
Members Eligible for Officers & Directors for Rotary Year July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028
Officers:
Nate Batson, Brian Behler, Kevin Berkompas, Adam Brigham-Althoff, Lee Brown, Dan Cadagan, Shanna Cejka, Larry Coulson, John Driscoll, Rick Eichstaedt, Brook Ellingwood, Manuel Hochheimer, James Johnson, Patrick Jones, Louise Joss, Nicolle Laporte, Kristine Meyer, Allen “A.T.” Miller, Brian Newberry, Rick O'Connor, Georgia Oxford, Molly Pepper, Bridget Perry, Lisa Price, Paul Read, Matt Sonderen, Tim Sweet, Jennifer Thompson, Dave Troyke, Mimi Vimont, Ed Walker, Kevin Weir
Directors:
Alene Alexander-Scrudder, Mark Barnes, Nate Batson*, Brian Behler*, Kevin Berkompas*, Neal Boling, Clark Brekke**, Adam Brigham-Althoff*, Lee Brown*, Joe Bruce**, Dan Cadagan*, Shanna Cejka*, Eric Christiansen, Mike Church**, Chuck Clegern, Robin Corkery, Larry Coulson*, Maggie Crawford**, Chad Dashiell, John Driscoll*, Todd Eklof, Brook Ellingwood*, Carrie Funke, Deb Harper**, Kim Hickman, Amy Higgins**, Manuel Hochheimer*, James Johnson*, Patrick Jones*, Louise Joss*, Richard Kuhling**, Nicolle Laporte*, Paul McFadden, Ellie McIntyre, Barry Merrell, Kristine Meyer*, Allen “A.T.” Miller*, Jason Miller*, Scott Millsap**, Julie Morin, Brian Newberry*, Ben Nielsen*, Rick O’Connor, Stefanie Page**, Lee Pennell, Molly Pepper*, Bridget Perry*, John Pilcher**, Lisa Price*, Rod Price**, Debra Rauen**, Paul Read*, Harley Reckord, Jack Reeves**, Marcus Riccelli, Josiah Roloff, Mark Sonderen**, Matt Sonderen*, Shelli Sonderen, Greg Tenold, Jennifer Thompson*, Dave Troyke*, Dave Van Hersett, Paul Viren**, Ed Walker*, Kevin Weir*, Kyle Weir**
*Previously served as Director
**Past President
Remember: Please send your nominations by contacting the Rotary Office at
(509) 731-4289 or email Club21@rotaryspokane.com
Nominations are due by
5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026