The Wilsonville City Council adopted a proclamation honoring our club’s 50th anniversary at its Monday, May 19, 2025 meeting. “We commend the Rotary Club and its members for their outstanding contributions to the well-being of our city and beyond,” the proclamation stated in part.
News from the Rotary Club of Wilsonville
Below are just some of the things our Rotary Club has been up to. Keep watching this space for more news.

Lyn Whelchel named 2024 Wilsonville First Citizen
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville announced Lyn Whelchel as the newest Wilsonville First Citizen at The Magic of Service: The 2025 Heart of Gold Gala & Auction on Friday night, April 18.

Rotary leads book drive for adults in custody in Wilsonville and Salem
Residents can donate new or gently used books requested for prison libraries Literacy is a favorite cause for the Rotary Club of Wilsonville, and so is helping adults in custody make a better life for themselves post release. So when prison literacy volunteer Brook...
Rotary announces four finalists for 2024 Wilsonville First Citizen
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville has selected three individuals and one couple as finalists for the 2024 Wilsonville First Citizen award. Read on to see who they are.
Nominations open for 2024 Wilsonville First Citizen Award
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Wilsonville First Citizen award. The deadline is January 31, 2025.
About our club
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville, Oregon was chartered in 1975 and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. We are engaged in many ongoing and one-time service projects that meet local, regional and international needs. We also have fun and build long-lasting friendships, while providing members leadership and growth opportunities.
We are part of Rotary International, a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Press inquiries
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