Rotary Club of Edmonds

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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Edmonds! We are an . We are a diverse cross section of community, passionate about serving our community.

Join us to make a true and lasting contribution to the place we call home: Edmonds. Rotary Club of Edmonds is a non-religious, non-political community service organization. As part of the Rotary International Network, our active club members work not only in our community on a variety of on-going projects, but internationally as well. We welcome all like minded people who want to make Edmonds a better place to live.

06/03/2026

Another great luncheon today at Claire's Restaurant and Lounge today.

Past president, Suzanne James, and her Service Committee team provided an End-of-Year update highlighting more than 15 service projects, initiatives, and community partnerships that committee and club members supported throughout the year. They truly make a difference in our community.

Today's Guest Speaker was Amy Stagno, Director of Development with the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA).

Amy shared information about the history of ECA, guest presenters, plus education, engagement, and access programs.

Amy also shared that this year is ECA's 20th anniversary season.

05/21/2026

It was a big day at Rotary this past Tuesday as we celebrated our local youth at the Rotary Scholarship Presentation and Luncheon.

A huge shout-out to our very own, Richard Okimoto for spearheading this amazing event.

Students from Meadowdale High School were in attendance:

From the left – Zachary Lee, Keegan Wright, (Shields), Gilelionna Anakotta, Samantha Partida-Oliva, Duc Anh Le, Dylan Nguyen.

Front row (in front of President Pat Shield’s) – Kate Betzold, Mandy Oh.

Not in attendance: Grace Yijin Kim, JooEun Lee and Valerie Melissa Pena.

Winners also include one student from Edmonds-Woodway High School: (none attended) Zoey Glaros

Scriber Lake High School was also in the winning (none attended)Crow Harper (parents attended but not Crow) and Quentin Montalvo.

Jasper Rhodes (winner of $3,000 Rotary Scholarship for highest score in evaluation process by the Committee)

It was truly inspiring to celebrate our future leaders.

04/30/2026

Last week's lunch was as fun and interesting as ever.

Carol Whisnant was our Meeting Greeter, while Brian Beaulac offered the Thought of the Day..

Janice Warren received her Red Badge and there was a drawing for the winners of the 3 gift cards from the recent Waterfront Volunteer Fair.

Richard Okimoto introduced our two Students of the Month from

Lynn Jones and Kone Cisneros, provided an update on the Nepal project. Kone recently visited the Toto Rotary club, and provided us a first-hand account of how the tailoring project is progressing.

See you May 5th for our next luncheon.

04/12/2026

Thanks to everybody who came out to talk to the Membership Team at the Volunteer Fair. We met so many wonderful neighbors who want to make a difference in our communities.

The winners of the gift card drawing will be announced on April 21st. Thank you to Santa Fe Restaurant and Las Brisas Restaurant for your generous donations.

If you couldn’t make it, but are interested in getting involved in your community, visit edmondsrotary.com to learn more.

04/10/2026

Curious how to get more involved in our amazing community?

Join us tomorrow for the Volunteer Community Fair. We know you will find the perfect place that suits your unique skill set.

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Tabatha Shoemake, winner of the 2026 Rick Steves Service Above Self Award! Her bridge‑building work with youth, families, and the Edmonds community reflects the heart of this town.

A big shout‑out to our finalists, Deborah Binder, Steve Morrison, and Julaine Fleetwood, for the incredible ways they serve Edmonds every day.

And gratitude to Rick Steves, whose quiet, steadfast commitment to this community continues to inspire the award that bears his name.

02/24/2026

Another fun and interesting luncheon last week Claire's Restaurant and Lounge

Our main speaker was Lora Hein, a former National Park Backpack Ranger, presenting on the incredible journey of her work at the National Parks.

After her true education from direct interaction with nature and earning a degree in Environmental Studies from Sonoma State University, Lora pursued a variety of ways to earn a living while being close to nature, including being a seasonal park ranger and fire lookout in the North Cascades, air pollution control technician and inspector, teaching for Upward Bound and Concrete School District, and designing and building passive solar houses in Washington State.

Please join us next Tuesday, the 3rd, at noon.

02/16/2026

Tomorrow’s Rotary speaker is a special one.

We’re welcoming Lora Hein, a former National Park backpack ranger who spent years deep in the North Cascades and beyond; fire lookout, environmental educator, air‑quality inspector, solar‑home designer … she’s lived the kind of life most of us only read about.

She’ll be sharing the incredible journey of her work in the National Parks and how a life shaped by nature led her across some of the wildest corners of Washington and the West.

If you love parks, adventure, or stories from people who’ve truly walked the trail, you’ll want to be there Claire's Restaurant and Lounge - meeting starts at 12-noon!

02/05/2026

Another great lunch meeting this week as we celebrated our members and two Students of the Month and welcomed two inspiring guest speakers.

We heard from Lincoln, who shared his YES 5050 experience and his trip to Guatemala to help install life‑changing stoves for families.

We also welcomed Tanya Sharp from SparkCreativity.org, who showed us how hands‑on art experiences are opening doors for local youth.

01/29/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Rick Steves Service Above Self Award, honoring Edmonds residents who lift our community through integrity, service, and everyday leadership.

Inspired by Rick Steves’ example, this award recognizes individuals whose commitment to both their work and our community helps make Edmonds the place we’re proud to call home. Last year’s honoree, Megan Wolfe, was celebrated for her incredible impact with Girls on the Run Snohomish County.

Know someone who embodies this spirit? Nominate them here: https://form.jotform.com/253606945291059 - Deadline extended to February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM

The award will be presented by Rick Steves at the Rotary Club of Edmonds luncheon in early April, and the winner will also receive a $250 gift certificate, lunch with Rick Steves, and an engraved plaque.

Address

PO Box 115
Edmonds, WA
98020

Telephone

+14256835230

Website

https://www.edmondsrotary.com/

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