District 5010 Governor Nominations The District Nominating Committee is grateful to the qualified candidates who stepped forward to serve as District Governor from July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. Each candidate was supported by the nomination of their home clubs. |
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Kesnariyah Wala Check Dam Project Update The India dam project is going fantastically well. Working hard in the 90+ degree heat building the water catchment dam with a small team of Rotarians and about 45 local villagers that we have hired to help. When it is completed, the dam will provide a clean, year-round source of water and allow the local villagers to increase their crop yields by 200-300%. From what we have seen, this is literally the difference between extreme poverty and prosperity. |
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DG Club Visits DG Mike Pollen makes clubs visits around the state such as Barrow, Nome and Fairbanks. District Governors make it a point during their term to visit every club in their district. For a look at where DG Mike will be next, check out the district calendar on DACdb. |
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Morocco Earthquake Update A ShelterBox emergency assessment team is in Marrakesh finding out what support is needed following the earthquake, and if we are well placed to help. The team is assessing the damage as well as speaking with local people, authorities, organizations, and our Rotary network as we try to understand how many people are without adequate shelter. |
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Sept 2023 Update Emergency Safe Water for Alaska, a Rotary District 5010 Statewide Project Loss of the washeteria in the Yukon-Kuskokwim village of Tuluksak on January 16, 2021, due to fire. This facility housed the water treatment and distribution pumping system. Safe water is a fundamental human need and a primary focus of Rotary projects around the world. Many Alaskan communities remain highly vulnerable to sudden loss of community-safe water supplies. Over the winter of 2020‐2021 six remote Alaska communities, mostly Alaskan Native villages, lost their only safe water sources due to fire and other sudden casualty losses.
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Rotary Pathway Playground at Tanana Lakes Recreation Area The Rotary Club of Fairbanks is wrapping up a multi-year, $500,000 project that will result in one of the largest public playgrounds in Fairbanks. Read on to discover how this came about... |
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Turkey Earthquakes - 2023 Shelter Box Response Report
ShelterBox responded to a series of powerful earthquakes that struck southern Türkiye, near the northern border of Syria in February 2023. In partnership with Rotary in Türkiye, ShelterBox was quick to respond, providing shelter and vital household items including mattresses, stoves, and blankets to more than 12,500 people who had been left with nothing. |
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On the Road with DG Mike Greetings Alaska Rotarians! I hope your summer is productive and filled with family fun, adventures, fishing, gardening, and whittling down that long list of projects that only get done when we aren’t shoveling snow. Speaking of adventures, my Rotary DG journey continues with the Juneau clubs and a special evening with the Presidents... |
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Providing Emergency Shelter with Lasagna and Tiramasu Roberto Ferrero, Seward Rotary Club's Youth Exchange student from Alghero, Italy, had considerable success when his authentic Italian dinner fundraiser sold out within hours and doubled the expected funds it raised for the Shelterbox program on February 26. Click on image to read full story!
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Message from incoming DG Mike Pollen Greetings District 5010 Rotarians! A new Rotary year has begun, and we welcome a new cadre of dedicated Rotary Club Presidents to lead their Clubs. I am honored to serve as your DG this year and am looking forward to visiting the Rotary Clubs in our District. I am pleased our DG Line includes DGE Brenda Shelden from the Palmer Club and DGN Marty Metiva from the Susitna Club. We have a wonderfully experienced District Treasurer, George Elgee from Juneau, and a new District Secretary, Paul Paslay, from Anchorage on our leadership team. |
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Farewell message from PDG Mike Ferris The definition of the word Nudge is a small intervention that impacts behavior, a small subtle action to make positive choices. A few years ago, 46 to be exact, Coach Floyd gave me a nudge that impacted my life and was one of the influential people who made me who I am today. My hope is that this last year, I have shown it is possible to IMAGINE ROTARY to fit the needs of the members. To think outside the box and Enjoy your time in Rotary. Click on image to read full story. |
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Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak Area Club Updates: Homer Report: Homer Health Fair was in-person this year, rebounding after the pandemic, we had 400 plus people come through, learning about health services in the area, healthy lifestyle choices, talk to a doc about your blood work, and good hometown fun.
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Rotary International President is coming to Anchorage!Life on Land Symposium for all Rotarians and Guests Join your fellow Rotarians August 31 – September 3 for our Environmental Focus for Life on Land. |
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District 5010 Foundation – Fiscal Year 2022/3 UpdateYour Foundation committee has worked with the Clubs to be active this year in District Grants, Global Grants, training, and recognition. Most District Club projects are wrapped up or wrapping up – see Grant Chair Paul’s information on applying for this year’s match. Your President – Elects will receive training in Grants and The Foundation at their President-Elect training coming up in Seattle in February. |
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District Grant Sub Committee Hello all, I am Paul Paslay, your District Grant Subcommittee Chair (DGSC) for our District 5010. April 20, 2023, is the deadline for a club to file for a district grant. This is an opportunity to use part of the monies we donate to our Paul Harris and other accounts. These monies are returned to our district several years after they are donated. |
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Membership MomentA shout out to the fifteen clubs that have increased their membership numbers this Rotary year, especially those that have increased their ranks by 10% or more- Girdwood 10%, Ketchikan and North Pole 11%, Soldotna 12%, Seward 14%, Russian Jack 18%, Wasilla 21% Anchorage South 22% and the grand prize goes to Susitna with a 40% membership growth going from 42 to 59 members. Seventeen new members from July 1 through December 31st!! President Marty says it’s all about caring for each other and caring for the community. |
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Gordon R. McInally of Scotland selected to be 2023-24 Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2023-24. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested. |
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Letter from RI President Jennifer Jones Dear Rotary family, I’ve always been inspired by something my brother David once told me: “In order to live in the kind of society you want, you have to help build it.” As people of action, Rotary members have a long history of creating positive change within our communities and ourselves. And now, as we begin the 2022-23 Rotary year, I’m excited to continue the work of growing Rotary into the organization we want it to be and know it can be. |
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What an Amazing Year! I had an amazing year as your District Governor! There were so many wonderful moments- but the highlight was my visit with each club. I learned what made your club special and how your projects exemplified "service above self". Whether a small or large club, members truly have the desire to change lives. Every club has a unique personality. I hope I gave as much as I received. What a joy to discover our common roots together! |
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2022 Annual Fur Rondy ParadeSaturday morning, February 26, the annual Fur Rondy Parade was held in downtown Anchorage. The Anchorage South Rotary Club participated with a float, banners, and candy handed out to the crowds (we ran out of candy!).  |
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PETS 2022 PETS (president-elect training) is underway for district presidents-elect who will take office on July 1 as president of their clubs. Training is intense but fun, laying the groundwork for an amazing year serving with DGE Mike Ferris. A Pre-PETS dinner was held Thursday, Feb 17 at Texas Roadhouse in Anchorage for those able to attend. Great conversation and new friendships highlighted the evening! |
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Shelter Box Disaster Response Updates Volunteer Opportunities: ShelterBox is looking for volunteers to grow our team and represent ShelterBox in District 5010. If you are interested, find out more at www.shelterboxusa.org/volunteer Below are updates from current ShelterBox disaster responses: |
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Shelter Box ChallengeA mega “Thank you” to Jess Gutzwiler who has organized The Shelter Box Challenge. We are currently at nearly $10,000 in commitments with more funds anticipated. |
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What is the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund?The Annual Fund is the primary source of unrestricted support for the programs of The Rotary Foundation. From digging clean water wells for villages in Africa to teaching basic literacy skills to children in Latin America, during any given moment in a day, thousands of Rotarians volunteer their time and expertise to ensure that all contributions given to the Annual Fund are spent wisely on quality Rotary projects. Will you support the Annual Fund with a monthly gift this year? |
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District 5010 Strategic Plan 2021-2024Please take a look at District 5010’s new 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, adopted by the membership on May 6, 2021. It’s a short, readable action-oriented document that sets a clear consensus direction for our District for the next three years. |
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Community & Economic Development ProjectDistrict 5010 Helps Alaska Communities Thrive in the 21st Century Economy Rotary District 5010’s district-wide community and local economy-building project help less-urbanized Alaska communities build their communities, diversify local economies and transition into the wider 21st Century economy.  |
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Update Emergency Safe Water for AlaskansSafe water is a fundamental human need and a primary focus of Rotary projects around the world. Yet, even many Alaskans do not fully appreciate the extent to which remote Alaskan communities remain highly vulnerable to sudden loss of community safe water supplies. Over the winter of 2020-2021 alone, at least six remote Alaska communities, mostly Alaska Native communities, lost their sole safe water sources due to fire and other sudden casualty losses. |
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Helping Alaskans Prepare for the 21st-Century Economy
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Covid - Delta Emergency Aid to District 3080 (India) We’ve all read about how the new, much more contagious and serious Covid-19 Delta variant unexpectedly caused a medical catastrophe in India that continues unabated. When the distress came directly to us from India Rotary District 3080, with whom District 5010 has a long-established special relationship, our District 5010 Rotarians raised within a few days the $13,220 dollars that District 3080 needed for as its match for an emergency Global Grant. |
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Rotary Foundation Recognition Thanks to the outstanding Foundation Committee leadership of Co-chairs Past District Governor Diane Fejes and Past District Governor Ted Trueblood, our District's all-fund contributions to Rotary Foundation jumped over 100% for last year, with those increases spearheaded by growth in Polio Plus, in the long-term Endowment Fund, and in Paul Harris Society membership.
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District 5010 Awards 2021
At the annual District 5010 recognitions Zoom Thursday evening 12-people were awarded Paul Harris Fellowships by District 5010 in recognition of their exceptional service as well as recognition of additional District 5010 club and district leadership. Link to Paul Harris Awards for Exceptional District 5010 Achievements Link to District Governor Special 2021 Thanks |
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Alaska Rotary District 5010 Great Peanut Butter Challenge Nets Tons of Peanut Butter for Local Food Banks Rotary clubs in Alaska are stepping up to meet the challenge of food insecurity. Last fall, the Rotary Club of Kenai launched a Peanut Butter Challenge, inspiring other clubs across the state to support their local food banks. The effort spread to Washington and Oregon, and netted 6,126 pounds of peanut butter, as well as $7,548 in cash donations, for local food banks. Peanut butter is one of the most requested donation items for food banks. Greg Meyer, executive director of the Food Bank of the Kenai Peninsula, said there are several reasons for that. |
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Rotary Helping Alaskans in 2020 during PandemicIn 2020, D5010 Rotary had three separate and distinct efforts to provide COVID-19 disaster relief and economic help to communities in Alaska. Rotarians and Rotary clubs were generous in their giving and support to others less fortunate during what has proven to be one of the most significant events in our lifetimes in the past 100 years. Much appreciation goes to the many individuals and organizations who made it possible for D5010 Rotary to help others. |
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Juneau Douglas High School Charters Interact ClubJuneau Gastineau Rotary Clubs has partnered with Juneau Douglas High School to start new Interact Club. Chartered on October 13th, the club has 10-20 members and is still growing. Congratulations to Juneau Gastineau Rotary Interact Club representative Kim Champney and Club President Doug Eckland who worked with D5010 Interact Chair Dan Dawson to get the club chartered. Congratulations to officers: President: Allison Hoy; VP: Gloria Bixby; Secretary: Molly Minick and Treasurer: Eva Sturm. their first project is helping Juneau Gastineau Rotary provide Gift Bags with gloves, masks, gum, sanitizer, etc. to the homeless at the local shelter called The Glory Hall. They should do about 75-bags on Christmas Eve. |
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New Growth & Learning Center launchedD5010 Rotary is collaborating with Rotary to bring new learning and growth opportunities to you and all district Rotarians. This online initiative will support our members, strengthen our clubs and reinforce the long-term growth of Rotary in our district. Check out the District 5010 Growth & Learning Center by clicking this link: https://rotarydistrict5010.org/page/growth-learning-center/
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Clubs receiving 2019-2020 Presidential CitationCongratulations to the D5010 Clubs receiving the 2019-2020 Presidential Citation. The Citation criteria is established each year by the RI President to support, engage, and recognize clubs that are committed to strengthening their club. Receiving the Presidential Citation is a mark of excellence.
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Celebrate World Polio Day - October 24, 2020October 24, 2020 is World Polio Day. The Theme for World Polio Day is, "A win against polio is a win for global health" World Polio Day is a time for Rotarians from all over the world to come together, recognize our progress in our fight to end polio, and talk about the action we need to take in order to end Polio for good.
Here is the link to the "World Polio Day Program" https://www.endpolio.org/
Following its premiere on 24 October, the program videos will be available indefinitely on Rotary International Facebook and the RI website: www.endpolio.org/ |
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D5010 Jump On Take Out Polio FundraiserDistrict 5010's first online Polio Plus fund-raiser just went live and with 9X matching funds! Check it out below and online at https://go.rotary5010gives. Your $40 donation to The Rotary Foundation through our District's "Take Out Polio - I saved 600" pin sale ultimately becomes $360 in vaccine, enough to innoculate 600 children against Polio. Rotarian Kathryn Beers stunning graphic below shows how. Jump on, Take Out Polio! Celebrate World Polio Day Click on this link to get started now: https://go.rotary5010gives. |
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Take Action at the District LevelTake Action at the District Level – Take your next step in Rotary by joining the new District 5010 Action Team and helping Rotary help our communities statewide. District 5010 is undertaking many new District-wide service activities and we’re looking for energetic Rotarians to help implement and manage these efforts as District leaders. |
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DG Joe Kashi's Takeaway IdeasThis Year’s “Take-away Ideas”:
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Beware: Fraud alertFraud alert: There’s another Internet fraud being sent to Rotarians, a document that appears to be from RI asking for your full name, contact information, and more. Don’t respond. RI already has any information needed for you. |
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Learning About Other Parts of AlaskaLearning About Other Parts of Alaska: We’re a big state, with many different cultures and heritage: Do you know someone who would be an interesting presenter about various Alaska Native and other aspects of our state’s cultural heritage? Let us know! |
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D5010 Youth Exchange UpdateYouth Exchange: The District’s Youth Exchange Committee is taking this year to redesign our Youth Exchange program from the ground up to incorporate modern best practices. We’ll keep you informed. |
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DG Kashi to work with Rotary Clubs to build local economiesStarting Thursday evening, September 10, our D5010 embarks upon a major District-wide project to assist communities across Alaska in building our local economies and making our communities more resilient. A key focus of DG Joe Kashi's year will be to work with interested Rotary Clubs to help build local economies. Every Rotary Club and Rotarian can participate. There’s no cost involved with implementing this national award-winning, proven grassroots program and it’s open to every community. Our first forum features experienced State of Alaska economists Neal Fried and Karinne Wiebold examining Alaska’s current economic situation and how we got here. Join us. A reminder invitation is emailed to club presidents for distribution to members. |
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D5010 Website and Mobile APP UpdatesIn an effort to keep D5010 information fresh and easy to find, D5010 currently is updating and modernizing the District’s web site, phone App, and other technology. Planned new content includes a list of Zoom club meetings for virtual visits and make-ups, exchanging fund-raising and club project ideas, online on-demand training for club officers, and a library of pre-recorded 20 minute programs that clubs can re-use as weekly programs.
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Nigeria is no longer Polio endemicThe World Health Organization (WHO) announced today that polio is no longer endemic in Nigeria |
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District 5010 Welcomes New 2020/2021 Governor
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Rotary Cares for Kids Update
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DG December 2019 Message to Members |
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DG October 2019 Message to membersDG Andre' Layral October Message to Members |
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September 2019 DG Message to D5010 MembersDG Andre's Message - September 2019 In this month's message I share a little about the club visits I have taken thus far on my 2019-2020 DG journey. I reflect on the challenges our state faces, but the opportunities these challenges provide to our clubs for service projects. I celebrate our progress on forming a new Satellite club in D5010 and recent growth in membership since July 1st. I look forward to district efforts providing Rotary education and training for club officers. I talk about district plans for the $200/club Public Image stipend that will be provided this year. I mention the roll-out of our D5010 Mobile APP and progress by the five pilot clubs who are currently using the APP. I invite clubs to share their stories and also send their feedback. I mention plans for World Polio Day and encourage clubs to take action to celebrate eradication efforts. Finally I share that several districts have approached D5010 about opportunities for Rotarians to be a part of Rotary Friendship Exchange in 2019-2020 and 2010-2021. If you have interest in this, please contact me. |
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The Rotarian Advantage
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The Rotary Gatsby was a roaring success!
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A Different Kind of Rotary Club!
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Rotary Volunteer Service
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Anchorage East Reading Program
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Assemblages Recycle Competition (ARC)
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“The Record Year”
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Kayhi Rotary Interact Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Ketchikan First City had “The Record Year” This incredible group of a record of 71 high school students are self-directed and have demonstrated exemplary service in local and international projects. Pictured are 2020 graduating seniors with earned sashes.  |
Each year Alaska Children’s Trust recognizes an individual that has demonstrated dedication and commitment in working toward preventing child abuse and neglect by ensuring that children are living in safe, supportive, and nurturing communities. |
This spring we were able to support the Red Bank Health Clinic in Belize so they could have a nice functional clinic for their village. |
The West High Interact Club wants to support homeless students at West High and other Anchorage locations. Anchorage East Rotary Club asked PDG Harry Kieling to donate backpacks from the Rotary Cares for Kids program. |
Wasilla Rotary Club was the first Rotary Club in the Mat-Su. Established in 1982, we have provided water in Fiji, eradicated Polio in many countries and established a landmark in the City of Wasilla community park. |
FCR Rotarians had a beautiful day for road cleanup! We appreciate all workers who came out to help! |
Basics is now an online course that covers all things Rotary in an interactive, multimedia format. |
History of Women in Rotary The 1989 Council on Legislation vote to admit women into Rotary clubs worldwide remains a watershed moment in the history of Rotary. |
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Stephanie Woollard went from Down Under to the top of the world to find out if one person can make a difference. The clacking of sewing machines fills the sunlit room until word spreads that the bus has arrived. At that, a dozen women clad in pink kurtas file into the courtyard of the Seven Women Center in Kathmandu, Nepal. They smile widely as a group of Australian women led by a tall blonde enters through the iron gate. |
 By Daladiana Cunha Lima, co-chair of the Youth Exchange committee for District 4500 (Brazil) |
Paul P. Harris was born on April 19, 1868 in Racine, WI. His name continues to evoke the passion and support of Rotarians and friends of Rotary. This April, use celebration promotions coming soon from Rotary when you thank our Foundation supporters. And, click below to learn & share the history of Paul Harris with leaders in your district. |
We have so many young men and women to be proud of! |
Allison Furniss, our Global Grant Scholar under Area of Focus Peace and Conflict Resolution earned a Master’s Degree in Justice and Transformations at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. |
One lucky bidder won a Mardi Gras dinner for six at our annual "Night at the Movies" Foundation Fundraiser. These folks know how to party! Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It's also called Shrove Tuesday, Carnival Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday, depending on where the celebration is taking place. No matter the name, it's a day of revelry that includes parades, parties and gastronomic indulgence before the Christian fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. It marks the last day of the Carnival season, basically a six-week period of partying around the globe.  |
Open World is a program funded by the Library of Congress and facilitated by RI. Eight individuals including a translator, and a facilitator will be arriving in Anchorage on the evening of May 21st and departing May 25th. It is hoped to have them as the programs or clubs on Wed, Thursday and Friday. We are seeking volunteers for lodging and transportation during this time. The program operates on a reimbursement basis reimbursing the host Rotary club(s) or district for hosting expenses following RI Open World grant guidelines. The expectation is that lodging will be in homes. Karl Schroeder 907-388-1474 or Ted Trueblood 907-339-4872. |
Wanna get your own sneak peek at the 2019 District Conference Schedule? BE the Inspiration and Change the World Register Button |
The last of the three meetings to discuss the Council on Legislation Proposed Enactments will be held online on Go To Meeting by your District 5010 Council Representative, Jane Little. If you have any questions, email Jane at rotaryjane@yahoo.com. |
Updated sponsorship forms for District Conference! Deadline for printing, etc. is April 1st! We have less than $5K to go to hit $30K, I know we can do this! JESS GUTZWILER |
Congratulations to our Rotary 5010 team with PEs with District Gov Elect André Layral, Lt. Gov. Rosie Roppel, district Trainer Jo Kuchle, and RI Edina, annual giving!  |
The Learning Center now offers courses in more languages than ever before. You can enroll in courses conducted in Rotary’s eight primary languages, as well as several others, including Dutch, Swedish, Thai, and traditional Chinese. To find content in your preferred language:
Note: You can also download the New Rotary Learning Center Course Catalog, which includes course descriptions and the languages the courses are offered in. |
Our District and the Anchorage International Rotary Club is sponsoring a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Vocational Training Team to Australia led by Rotarian Michael Jeffery. Our Rotary Foundation contributions are helping to eliminate disease and poverty in real time. |
One Rotarian’s approach to leadership! Technology is no longer a competitive differentiator. Leadership is — entrepreneurial leadership, to be precise. |
.jpg) Each of us, in 5010 invite at least one guest to a Rotary meeting at least once a month, and induct at least one of those a year! It will take 5010 to grow 5010! |
Susitna Rotary Club is helping a Mission Team to Mexico from May 29th to June 2nd with the Methodist Church. We form teams according to our experience and the need in Mexico. We could have a construction and/or medical team. We will teach swimming lessons and we hope to work at the orphanage. We will present books of Josh The Baby Otter swimming safety. If you would like more information about joining our team please message me at clairehorton27@gmail.com. |
Tonight’s work party assembling WAPI (water purification indicators). We will be sending these to communities with contaminated water, to help identify when their water is sufficiently boiled and safe to drink. These WAPI have passed the boiling water test and ready to package. Yaro Westhoff our exchange student from the Netherlands hard at work. |
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Rotary Exchange Student Arnaud from Belgium jumping at this year's Mat-Su Polar Plunge.  |
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The Wasilla Sunrise Rotary Club donates $5000 to the Mat-Su YMCA to begin the youth services program to the community. |
We Are So Excited to Bring You... Coming March 23 @ JACC from 1:30-5pm... |
We are pleased to announce that our Rotary District will make ten $350.00 stipends available to D5010 Rotarians who are registered as first time attendees at the District Assembly and Conference in Anchorage on May 2-5, 2019. Preference will be given to Young Leaders who apply. |
It’s a little early to think about baseball but it’s never too early to think about improving Rotarys public image in our communities.  |
 Jane Little, our Rotary Int’l Council Representative for 2017-20 will be summarizing important legislative proposals and holding webinars for discussion in February prior to the voting in April 2019. |
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Each of us, in 5010 invite at least one guest to a Rotary meeting at least once a month, and induct at least one of those a year! It will take 5010 to grow 5010! |
Amazing photos of Yukon film crew filming Little Footprints Big Steps started by Morgan Wienberg of Whitehorse. One of the film crew members that were in Haiti in November was Whitehorse photographer Gary Bremner's "GBP Creative Photography". |
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/ The battle against polio is almost won, thanks to the efforts of governments and the Rotary International service club. On World Polio Day, Dave White spoke with Lois Craig of the Rendezvous Rotary Club and district governor Diane Fejes. Shared from cbc.ca/listen: Listen to CBC Radio's live streams and shows on demand |
The Seward Club, at 9:00 AM, November 30th, undeterred by the earthquake and tsunami warning,..... |
Did you see the Rotary float??... |
Rotary Cares for Kids Committee helped a Valley mom (had two kids and took in 3 Nieces/Nephews). |
Club meetings affected by the Earthquake....... |
During the “Membership Month”, we had a task to figure out how to engage members in our club ....... |
Wow! What a great ending to a wonderful year with Susitna Rotary! |
| Grateful in Petersburg and thankful for heartwarming experiences... |
Rotary Membership Moment HAPPY NEW YEAR! I wish all our Rotary Family a very merry Christmas and an incredible New Year in 2019! Please resolve to invite at least one guest a month to your club meetings, Every Rotarian, Every Month! Invite a guest a month and induct one new member a year from your guests! |
| Thank you Karl Schroeder! |
| Last August the District’s youth exchange committee put on a fantastic training for our new inbound students, and our returning Rebound students. |
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2018-19 SPONSORS |
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District 5010 would like to sincerely say thank you to our sponsors for having such a caring and giving heart because without their support for our 2019 District Conference, it would not be possible. With your donations, we are able to provide not only a full weekend of exciting events for members and their families, but it will also provide inspiration through our speakers, educational growth and training for dedicated Rotarians, the sharing of local club and international projects, fellowships with new and old friends. We will hear inspiring stories from Rotary Youth Exchange students. We will share ideas, celebrate our accomplishments, and find out what has been happening in the district and the world. “Together, we are the inspiration!”  |
Hi Everyone, And…. November went out with a jump and a jolt which got all of our attention. But our members are safe. Bob and I were in Seward helping the Club give Superintendent Lapinskas a Paul Harris for his work with the prisoners within the Springcreek Correctional Center. As we waited to get in, the prison went on lock down but they allowed us to come in to present the award, and more importantly let us back out! I’ve always said orange is NOT my color but according to some Facebooks posts – a few of you thought perhaps it WOULD look good on me – hah – nice try! I have contacted all Rotary Presidents in our immediate affected areas and have heard from others all over the District. Most damage seems to be personal items inside houses and minor cracks in structures. It is sad to lose treasured objects, but they are objects, not our loved ones. No injuries reported as of yet. As always, our Rotarian friends are helping those in their immediate areas and we have offered more help if needed. The In-Bound Youth exchange students are all safe and accounted for. Their parents have been contacted and reassured of their safety. All of us are thankful to have survived ANOTHER earthquake and will plan for the next as well since it is “When not If” in our area. Our Crises Plan is being formalized and updated as we speak and seems to be working well so far. If you have any suggestions please send them to Joe Kashi as he is the point person to gather issues for the Crises Planning. It has been heartening to hear the voices of those we care about. So I’m very happy to report that all is well so far. If anything changes, I’ll keep you posted. Yours in Rotary, DG Diane |
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Ketchikan Kayhi Rotary Interact. They are sponsored by First City Rotary under president Helen Mickel . The kids under Interact President Emma Campbell run the club by themselves, have established their own peer mentors and are a well oiled machine. They do local and International projects. Every month they are onto something new. Rotarian Marna Cessnun stands by for encouragement and help... along with other Rotarians. |
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Earthquake? Don't tremble! All is safe - come have FUN!! Register for the District Conference! |
| Wasilla Rotary Club's evening social tonight. We had a great time mixing with Susitna Rotary Members and special guest appearance...... |
Hi Op-Com Members and DGs, DGEs, DGNs, and DGDs, Most of you know that, for the past three years, I have been working on the establishment of an international peace park on the border of India and Pakistan. To that end we have created a Steering Committee and are working on a number of steps to further our initiative. |
Watch Rotary's webinar, How to Start a Community-based Rotaract Club, for valuable tips on how easy it is to start a club, and why community-based clubs can be a great option. |
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November 2018 Rotary Training Talk |
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| Thank you Karl Schroeder! |
| I have been a Cadre Advisor for Potable Water and Sanitation for the last 7 - 8 years.... |
Dear Harry:
Thank you so much for taking the Rotary exchange students flight seeing yesterday: Arnaud - Belgium and Natalia - Brazil....
In Loving Memory William "Bill" Gale Holman, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 9, 2018 in Enumclaw, Washington. |
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