We Are Edmonds Rotary!
Benefiting the community and our world through action, integrity, service, and fellowship.
We are an Edmonds-based community service organization open to all people regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender or political preference. We host a variety of community service efforts while having FUN!
Our meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am at Claire’s Pantry in Edmonds.
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Rotary Club of Edmonds Donates $2,000 to the Foundation for Edmonds School District
Edmonds, WA – On June 3, the Rotary Club of Edmonds proudly presented a $2,000 donation to the Foundation for Edmonds School District to support their important work in enhancing educational opportunities for local students.
The donation was part of the club’s ongoing commitment to improving education in the community and supporting initiatives that help students succeed. The funds will be used to support the Foundation’s efforts in providing scholarships, grants, and other resources to benefit students and educators within the district.
Suzanne James, President of the Rotary Club of Edmonds and Alison Pence, Service Chair, were on hand to present the check to Deborah Brandi, Executive Director of the Foundation for Edmonds School District. The Rotary Club of Edmonds has long supported local education and is excited to continue its partnership with the Foundation in helping ensure that all students in the Edmonds School District have access to the resources they need to thrive.
“This donation is just one example of how the Rotary Club of Edmonds is dedicated to creating a positive impact in our community,” said James. “We are proud to support the Foundation for Edmonds School District and its mission to improve the lives of our local students.”
The Foundation for Edmonds School District works to foster educational excellence by providing funding for innovative programs and resources that directly benefit students and schools in the Edmonds School District.
Edmonds Rotary Partners with Edmonds Bookshop
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On Monday, May 19, the Rotary Club of Edmonds and Edmonds Bookshop came together to make a meaningful contribution to the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program by donating books for their Super Summer Reading Program. This generous donation will help ensure that children in CASA's program have access to books tailored to their reading levels and personal interests, making it easier and more fun for them to continue reading over the summer. The books, which will be delivered directly to the children’s homes, come with an extra-special touch—a superhero cape and bookmark—designed to make reading even more exciting and inspire young readers to embrace their love for books.
This partnership is just one example of how the Rotary Club of Edmonds works to uplift and support our community. By collaborating with local organizations like Edmonds Bookshop, we’re able to have a tangible impact on the lives of children and families, ensuring that every child has access to the resources they need to thrive.
A big thank you to Edmonds Bookshop for their generosity and to CASA for the amazing work they do in supporting children and families in need. Together, we are helping to build a brighter future, one book at a time!
Main Photo L to R: with CASA, Doug Bowers (back), Loreilee Gomez (Snohomish County CASA Program Senior), Robert Ha (back), Suzanne James (President Rotary Club of Edmonds), Alison Pence (Rotary Club Service Chair), and to the far right is the owner of Edmonds Bookshop, Michelle Bear.
Edmonds Rotary Makes First Donation to Housing Hope Madrona Highlands
Edmonds Rotary is proud to announce our first donation to Housing Hope Madrona Highlands, a 52-unit apartment building designed to provide housing for low-income and unhorsed families with children. The building is an essential part of the effort to provide stable homes for vulnerable families in our community.
In a meaningful gesture of support, Alison Pence of Edmonds Rotary presented Carol Megenity, House Hope Ambassador, with a check for $352 from our Happy Bucks Fund. This donation will go directly toward meeting the essential needs of the families residing in the Madrona Highlands, helping them as they work toward stability and independence.
The partnership between Edmonds Rotary and Housing Hope is just the beginning, and we are excited to continue supporting this incredible initiative in the future. We believe that by working together, we can help provide lasting solutions for families in need, ensuring they have the resources and support to thrive.
Stay tuned for more updates as we work alongside Housing Hope to make a positive difference in the lives of families in our community!
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Edmonds Club Meeting
Speaker: Armand Micheline - President of the Board at Shoreline Historical Museum
Topic: Armand will provide an overview of the Miyawaki Urban Forest History Project, aimed at bringing the community together by incorporating local history, the environment, and educational programming.
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Edmonds Club Meeting
Speaker: Matt Poischbeg - Advanced Manufacturing Skill Center - Edmonds College
Topic: Matt will speak to the club about WATR - the Washington Aerospace Training and Research center - managed by Edmonds College. Here students learn skills for high-paying, high demand aerospace jobs in as little as 12 weeks.
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Edmonds Club Meeting
Speaker: Donnie Griffin - Lift Every Voice Legacy (LEVL)
Topic: Donnie will speak on the inspirational work of LEVL, the cultural significance of Juneteenth and the upcoming annual Juneteenth celebration sponsored by LEVL.
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