Club Meeting: Wilsonville Rotary’s Centennial Rose Garden

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR

Phil Edmunds of Garden Rose Consulting, soon to be embracing a well-deserved retirement, will impart his knowledge on the intricate art and science of nurturing our Rotary Rose Garden. He will share his expertise on the art and science behind maintaining our Rotary Rose Garden. Learn about his journey, the careful selection of rose varieties, and the unique characteristics that make the rose garden a source of beauty and inspiration.

Club Meeting: Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine Free Clinic

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR

Martha Spiers, Executive Director for Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM), will share insights on CVIM, highlighting their history, the community they serve, and the necessity of free clinics in our area. Additionally, Martha will discuss CVIM's partnership with Clackamas Community College and its role in educating the next generation of healthcare workers.

Club Meeting: Occupational Therapy is for Everyone

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR

Daniel Canhola is an Occupational Therapist and Multisite Manager as an Area Director for Consonus Healthcare here in Oregon. Daniel will present on the profession of occupational therapy for individual, community, and workplace benefits. The presentation will define “occupation” in Occupational Therapy and why it is important.

Club Meeting: Empowering the Formerly Incarcerated

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR

Kyle Colleen Black, Policy and Outreach Associate at the Oregon Justice Resource Center (OJRC), is driven by a deep understanding of the harmful effects of incarceration on individuals, families, and communities. She actively advocates for those impacted by the carceral system, engaging in discussions with state leaders and raising awareness through talks at Oregon universities. Her outreach work is centered on promoting systemic improvements, emphasizing accountability, transparency, rehabilitation, and a shift from punitive measures to a restorative and healing approach.

Heart of Gold Dinner & Auction 2024

Oregon Golf Club 25700 SW Pete's Mountain Road, West Linn, OR

Join us Thursday evening, April 11, 2024 at Oregon Golf Club as we shine a “Spotlight on Service” at the 2024 Heart of Gold Dinner and Auction! We are holding an in-person auction and awards night to honor the finest volunteers in the Wilsonville community and raise funds for the Wilsonville Rotary Foundation. The finalists […]

Club Meeting: Free Bikes 4 Kidz

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR

Rotarian Joe Kurmaskie, who has dedicated extensive efforts to Free Bikes 4 Kidz, a non-profit organization transforming lives one bike at a time. Joe's journey involves collecting, cleaning, and refurbishing gently used bikes, in collaboration with SMART and the City of Wilsonville, to ensure every child experiences the joy and freedom of owning a bike. Through summer camps, holiday bike giveaways, and the tireless work of volunteers, Free Bikes 4 Kidz aims to steer kids towards a happier, healthier childhood

Club Meeting: Updates from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR

Sheriff Angela Brandenberg, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), will be giving an update on the CCSO and her priorities for improving the department to meet public safety needs.

Club Meeting: Coffee Creek Puppy Program

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR

Heather Ohmart, a Contract Trainer with Canine Companions, will share the inspiring story of the Coffee Creek Puppy Program. This program at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility pairs inmates with puppies destined to become service dogs for individuals with disabilities. Having successfully raised 110 puppies, the program highlights the transformative power of companionship and service, with each dog undergoing 14 months of training by women who are incarcerated. These puppies are not just helping people from the beginning but changing lives from inside the walls of Coffee Creek to the wider world.

Club Meeting: The Journey of a 2012 Rotary Scholarship Recipient

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR

Jeff Lulay, Brand Marketer at Nike, will talk about his experience growing up in the Wilsonville community and the transformational impact it played on his development through college and into his professional career. Jeff is a past receipt of the Rotary Scholarship - graduating from Wilsonville High School in 2012. Throughout his journey, he has developed lifelong friends, unforgettable memories, and deep love for the Wilsonville community.

Club Assembly: Visioning

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR

A Club Assembly is a special type of club meeting where Rotarians receive training and updates so they can help fulfill the service mission of Rotary. Mike Bishop and Pat Wolfram will discuss Visioning. The public is invited to come and learn more about the various programs, projects and goals of the Rotary Club of Wilsonville. More detail to come.