Ellensburg Morning Rotary Club

08/18/2026

07/12/2026

Congratulations Jodi for an AWESOME year as President! Cheers!

07/11/2026

This past Thursday, our room was filled with extra gratitude. We presented Certificates of Appreciation to several members, but we know it’s the collective effort of our entire club that makes the magic happen. Every member’s contribution throughout the year is what truly defines who we are.

A highlight was recognizing a new Paul Harris Fellow. This honor is more than a certificate; it’s a reflection of a deep commitment to service, both here in Kittitas County and beyond. It’s the same spirit of dedication we see across our whole membership every single day.

Moments like these remind us that even small acts of service create ripples of change. Seeing the passion of our friends and neighbors is why we do what we do.

Thank you to all our members who live out our motto of "Service Above Self." We’re so glad you’re part of this journey with us.

Learn more about how we’re working together at our next meeting.

07/05/2026

A GREAT start to the 4th of July! Thank you to all volunteers and participants at the FireCracker 5K! Thank you for supporting our community and especially each other☺️. Lots more photos to come! Till next year. ❤️🤍💙

07/03/2026

06/29/2026

What does a year of Service Above Self look like in Kittitas County? For Ellensburg Morning Rotary, it looks like a community that shows up, rolls up its sleeves, and makes things happen.

Thursday marked our final meeting of the Rotary year, and it was a moment to reflect on everything we’ve built together. The pool theme was a fun and fitting way to close out the year and celebrate our shared impact!

From installing the WEP Playground and sensory elements to hosting the Wall that Heals, our club has been busy. We grew our family with 7 new members and supported our neighbors through programs like the Judy Backlund Scholarship and Little Libraries. We tackled graffiti, road clean-ups, and organized the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Globally, we collaborated on grants for Liberia and supported Chikumbuso. Locally, traditions like the Firecracker 5K and Fiorito Fishing Frenzy brought us all together.

A massive thank you to our outgoing president for leading us with such heart. As we welcome our new president next week, we are ready to keep the momentum going!

06/28/2026

Last day to sign up with a t-shirt is today! 😊 Online registration will remain open till July 3rd till 6pm. Day of registration on site will start at 7am. Hope to see you there! 😊

The Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run is on Saturday July 4, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Fun Run and Kids Run.

06/16/2026

On June 6th, Fiorito Lake was buzzing with energy for our "Fiorito Fishing Frenzy." As part of Washington's Free Fishing Weekend, we welcomed about 40 kids for a morning of sun, smiles, and some truly impressive catches. 🎣

We saw so much determination and spirit out there. We were thrilled to award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for the largest fish in each age group. A big thank you to Pautske Bait Co. for providing the bait that kept the fish biting all morning!

The weather held out perfectly for us, only turning to rain just as we were finishing up our cleanup. It was a beautiful day of connection and outdoor fun for our Kittitas County families. 🌦️

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a blast. Seeing the community come together to support our youth is what "Service Above Self" is all about.