Yakima Rotary Club

Yakima Rotary Club Service Above Self Rotary is a global community of more than 1.2 million men and women dedicated to building a better world.

Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
•FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
•SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupa

tion as an opportunity to serve society;
•THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
•FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. The Four-Way Test:
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
1.Is it the TRUTH?
2.Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3.Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4.Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Avenues of Service:
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
•Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
•Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.
•Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects and this Community Service presentation (PPT).
•International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
•Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.

We love helping out with Jobs for Youth! Congrats to the co-chairs, Anthony Peterson and Drew Harris for all their hard...
05/29/2026

We love helping out with Jobs for Youth! Congrats to the co-chairs, Anthony Peterson and Drew Harris for all their hard work!

05/28/2026

✈️ This Thursday at Rotary, we’re taking off…

We’re excited to welcome the Director of the Yakima Air Terminal, Christopher Hopkins, to share updates, insights, and what’s ahead for air travel in our community.

And in true Rotary fashion, the announcement didn’t come quietly… 🎤
Enter the dynamic duo: Moriet Miketa and Doug Rich, who *may or may not* have turned the program preview into a full-blown musical performance of travel-themed hits. Let’s just say—this is one video you don’t want to miss.

Come for the laughs, stay for the conversation, and leave a little more connected to what keeps Yakima moving.

"And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that rig...
05/25/2026

"And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me." —Lee Greenwood

Today we celebrate Memorial Day and honor and remember those who died for our freedoms. 🇺🇸 The ultimate .

Join us for our upcoming Community Conversation next week. There will be food so please email an RSVP to yakimarotary@ya...
05/07/2026

Join us for our upcoming Community Conversation next week. There will be food so please email an RSVP to [email protected]. This event is open to all.



We are proud to support YWCA Yakima as they build this much needed shelter.
05/01/2026

We are proud to support YWCA Yakima as they build this much needed shelter.

The approximately $18 million renovation of the former St. Elizabeth Nursing School building in Yakima is a few months away from opening.

A powerful new symbol of unity has arrived in downtown Yakima ✨Local Rotary clubs have installed a Peace Pole at the Rot...
04/16/2026

A powerful new symbol of unity has arrived in downtown Yakima ✨

Local Rotary clubs have installed a Peace Pole at the Rotary Marketplace, sharing the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 10 languages that reflect the diversity of the community. 🌍

This project—supported by Yakima Rotary Club, Southwest Rotary of Yakima, Yakima Sunrise Rotary Club, and the Yakima Rotary Trust, local artists, and volunteers—highlights the city’s commitment to peace, inclusion, and bringing people together. The pole is part of a global movement with more than 200,000 installations worldwide, all promoting a shared vision of goodwill and understanding.

Created by talented local sculptors and artists, the Peace Pole stands as a reminder of what collaboration can achieve—and the role each of us plays in building a more peaceful world.




One of the best things about the Yakima Rotary Club is our people! 🌟We’ve welcomed some amazing new members recently, an...
04/06/2026

One of the best things about the Yakima Rotary Club is our people! 🌟

We’ve welcomed some amazing new members recently, and we can’t wait for you to get to know them.

Meet Jane Sobottka, Assistant Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Columbia Wealth Advisors, who joined Yakima Rotary in December 2025.

We’re so glad to have you on our team! 💙🤝




Happy Easter to all who celebrate! 🐣🐰
04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all who celebrate! 🐣🐰

Congratulations to Rotarian Bob Romero on his retirement!
04/03/2026

Congratulations to Rotarian Bob Romero on his retirement!

Have you ever met Bob? Did you used to watch him on TV?

One of the best things about the Yakima Rotary Club is our people! 🌟We’ve welcomed some amazing new members recently, an...
03/30/2026

One of the best things about the Yakima Rotary Club is our people! 🌟

We’ve welcomed some amazing new members recently, and we can’t wait for you to get to know them.

Meet Kate Urwin, Development Director at , who joined Yakima Rotary in November 2025.

We’re so glad to have you on our team! 💙🤝




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