Rotary District 5010

06/12/2026

Its almost DUCK time in Ketchikan!

06/12/2026

🎉 Fun Fact Friday! 🎉

Did you know Rotary's very first convention was held in Chicago in 1910?

Just 60 Rotarians representing 16 clubs gathered to share ideas, build friendships, and dream about how they could make a difference in their communities.

Fast forward to 2026, and Rotarians from around the world are gathering in Taipei, Taiwan for the Rotary International Convention—celebrating more than a century of service, fellowship, and global impact.

🌎 From 60 members in one room to a worldwide family of more than 1.4 million People of Action, Rotary continues to prove that when ordinary people come together with a shared purpose, extraordinary things happen.

Whether you're serving your local community here in Alaska or connecting with fellow Rotarians across the globe, you're part of a legacy that began more than 100 years ago and continues to change lives every day.

💙💛 One World. One Rotary. Endless Possibilities.

06/11/2026

🕰️ Throwback Thursday: From 4 Friends to People of Action

What started in 1905 with four friends gathering for fellowship and business networking has grown into a worldwide movement of service, friendship, and impact.

For more than 120 years, Rotarians have been showing up for their communities — whether that's welcoming Youth Exchange students to Alaska, serving meals at community events, supporting local organizations, mentoring youth, building friendships, or simply lending a hand when it's needed most.

Looking through these photos, it's easy to see that while Rotary has changed over the years, the heart of Rotary hasn't changed at all.

🤝 Friendship
❤️ Service Above Self
🌎 Creating lasting change

From the first Rotary meeting in Chicago to communities across Alaska today, Rotary continues to bring together people who care enough to make a difference.

What is your favorite Rotary memory? Share it in the comments! 👇

06/10/2026

Be apart of the international movement! Check out what our Rotary e-Club of District 5010 International

You are invited.image
People of Action Open House
Saturday, June 13
8:00 – 9:15 am (Alaska time) Meeting
7:45 am Join us early for coffee/conversation

Log in and times for other zones below.
Let us know if you can join us: [email protected]



We are People of Action
Have a friend or family member who is a member of Rotary? If you do, you’ll have heard about their passion for helping others, involvement in service projects, their international friendships, the fun and the work they share with others who have the same interests.

Rotarians are people of action. Come find out what we do on June 13.

What do Rotarians do?
We connect people. We transform communities. We fund sustainable projects.
For more than a century, Rotarians have bridged cultures and connected continents. We champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, help people get access to clean water and sanitation, and fight disease. We also protect the planet and its resources.

Our global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, and leaders volunteer their skills and give their resources to address community needs and solve issues

We look forward to having you join us on Saturday, June 13.

Rotary eClub District 5010 International
[email protected]



Rotary eClub Open House
Saturday, June 13
8:00 to 9:15 am (AK time) Meeting
(9:00 am PT/10:00 am MT/11:00 CT/12:00 ET)

7:45 to 8:00 am Coffee/Social: Join us early for conversation
(8:45 am PT/9:45 am MT/10:45 CT/11:45 ET)
Find the time in your own zone https://tinyurl.com/8a3x2bkh

We look forward to meeting you!

CALL IN INFORMATION
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6095271785

Meeting ID
6095271785

Join via telephone
USA: 1.646.558.8656
Canada: 1.647.558.0588

06/10/2026

🏁 Race to a Million: Leave Your Legacy 🐾🏁

Alaska Rotarians have always answered the call — whether it's supporting local communities, eradicating polio, funding clean water projects, promoting peace, or creating opportunities for future generations.

Now it's time for our next great challenge.

District 5010's Race to a Million is a district-wide effort to secure $1,000,000 in major gifts and endowment commitments to The Rotary Foundation by District Conference 2027.

Just like a dog team crossing the finish line, we will get there one mile, one gift, and one Rotarian at a time.

💙 A $10,000 contribution to The Rotary Foundation qualifies you as a Paul Harris Fellow and helps build a lasting Rotary legacy.

There are multiple ways to participate:

🏔️ Make an outright gift of $10,000 or more
🐕 Pledge $10,000 over three years (about $3,333 annually)
🏔️ Include The Rotary Foundation in your estate or legacy plans

Every contribution helps fund Rotary's life-changing work around the world and right here in our communities.

This isn't just about reaching a number.

It's about ensuring that long after we've crossed the finish line, future generations will continue to benefit from the impact we create today.

🏁 One District. One Goal. One Million Dollars. 💛 Every Gift Creates a Legacy. 🐾 Join the Race to a Million and help Rotary Create Lasting Impact.

06/09/2026

Look what First City Rotary has going on!! What cool prizes!

🐥🏝️ Attention Competitive People: This may be the only race where coming in last could be the smartest strategy.

For just $10, your duck could:
💰 Win one of 20 cash prizes (including a $2,500 Grand Prize)
🚢 Finish dead last and sail away on a Virgin Voyages Caribbean Cruise
🎵 Help First City Rotary provide musical instruments and support local community projects

Think about it: thousands of ducks spend their lives trying to be first. One lucky duck is about to discover that being fashionably late has its perks.

📅 July 4th Rotary Duck Race
📍 Ketchikan Creek
🎟️ Tickets just $10
🏆 Need not be present to win

Because sometimes in life... last place really is the best place. 🦆☀️🍹

🐥🚢💰

06/09/2026

✈️🌏 As Rotarians from around the world gather in Taipei for the Rotary International Convention, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank one of District 5010's own!

A huge thank you to Lanissa Berry Grogan of Susitna Rotary, our District 5010 International Convention Chair.

Behind every successful convention experience is someone working tirelessly behind the scenes, answering questions, sharing information, coordinating details, and helping fellow Rotarians prepare for an unforgettable journey. Lanisa has done exactly that for our district.

Her dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to Rotary help ensure that District 5010 Rotarians are ready to make the most of this incredible opportunity for fellowship, learning, and international connection.

Thank you, Lanissa, for your leadership and service. We appreciate all you do to help connect Alaska Rotarians with the world!

Safe travels to everyone attending the Rotary International Convention. We can't wait to hear your stories and see the impact you'll bring home to your clubs and communities.

💙💛 Thank you, Lanisa!

06/08/2026

🌟 Leadership doesn't just happen — it is developed. 🌟

Many Rotary clubs are facing the same challenge: finding future leaders and keeping members engaged.

That's why District 5010 created the Leadership Lab — a fun, practical, and inspiring opportunity to help Rotarians grow their skills, confidence, and leadership potential.

Through Leadership Lab, participants will:
✅ Develop leadership skills
✅ Build confidence
✅ Strengthen their club
✅ Connect with Rotarians across Alaska
✅ Prepare to take on future leadership roles

📣 A Challenge from DGE Paul:

"I am challenging every club to enroll at least one member in the Leadership Lab. Better yet, form a team. It is an easy way to encourage new leaders in your club! In fact, I signed up myself."

Every Rotarian has leadership potential. The question is: who will step forward?

🗓️ Register by June 15

Invest in yourself. Invest in your club. Invest in Rotary's future.

06/08/2026

🌎💙💛 Make a Difference Locally. Create Impact Globally. 💛💙🌎

What if one meeting could lead to a cleaner park, safer waterways, scholarships for students, support for local families, and friendships that span the globe?

That's Rotary.

Rotary members are neighbors, leaders, business owners, educators, parents, and community volunteers who believe in taking action to make the world a better place.

Whether your passion is youth programs, community service, clean water, peacebuilding, literacy, fighting disease, or simply giving back, there's a place for you in Rotary.

✨ Build lifelong friendships
✨ Serve your community
✨ Grow personally and professionally
✨ Make a lasting impact

Join more than 1.4 million people worldwide who are creating positive change every day.

👉 Find a local club and learn more at [Rotary International](https://www.rotary.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

06/04/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲
𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀.
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟯
Via ZOOM
8:00 – 9:15 am (Alaska time)
7:45 am Coffee/Conversation
Find the time in your zone: https://tinyurl.com/8a3x2bkh

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀? 𝗢𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 “𝗱𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆” 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆? Maybe you have a friend who is interested in Rotary, but has an unpredictable schedule or travels often. Here’s the opportunity to learn more. At the eClub Open House.

The dynamic and growing eClub 5010 International (with members from 8 countries) provides solutions for many common engagement challenges. In fact, it has been the answer for many eClub members.

We welcome you, your members and your friends to join us to see what an eClub is all about. Share this information with your colleagues and connect them with us. We’d love to see you on the 13th.

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Get in touch and we’ll send you the log in link for the meeting. [email protected].

Plan now to join us and bring a friend on June 13. RotaryeClub5010.org