The Rotary Club of Wilsonville, Oregon was founded in 1975 and has been serving our growing community for more than 40 years. We are engaged in many ongoing and one-time service projects that meet needs in Wilsonville, as well as internationally. We also have a lot of fun, build long-lasting friendships, and provide personal growth and leadership opportunities for our members. We invite you to get to know us and learn more about our local and international service projects.
News from the Rotary Club of Wilsonville
Nominations open for 2023 Wilsonville First Citizen
Rotary Club of Wilsonville is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Wilsonville First Citizen award. The deadline is January 31, 2024. Nominations can be submitted to www.wilsonvillerotary.com/nominate.
Wilsonville Rotary installs new slate of leaders for 2023–24
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville celebrated its yearly changing of the guard on June 30 with the installation of a new board for the 2023–24 Rotary Year. Gladys Boutwell, owner of Insurance by Design in Wilsonville, became the club’s 47th president. She takes over for...
Rotary announces four finalists for 2022 Wilsonville First Citizen
After receiving 12 nominations of incredible Wilsonville volunteers, the Rotary Club of Wilsonville has selected four finalists for the 2022 Wilsonville First Citizen award.
The First Citizen award honors a local community member for their exceptional volunteer service to the local community. A committee made up of Rotary and other Wilsonville community leaders reviewed the nominations. Each of the finalists will be recognized and the 2022 Wilsonville First Citizen will be announced at the club’s annual Heart of Gold Dinner and Auction to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Oregon Golf Club, 25700 S.W. Petes Mountain Rd, West Linn. This year’s theme is “Wings of Service.”
The four finalists are Casey Carpenter, Greg Artman, Molly Kalekilo, and Tammy Sue Bradley.
Our upcoming events
We would love to see you at one of our upcoming meetings, concerts or service projects. We meet Thursdays at noon, except Thanksgiving and the week of Christmas and New Years, at Black Bear Diner, 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville. (Please arrive at 11:45 a.m. if you wish to order lunch from the menu.) Explore below, or check out our full meetings and events calendar to learn more!
Club Assembly: Visioning
Club Assembly: Visioning
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 prog...
Club Meeting: Sharing the Podcast Journey to Joy
Club Meeting: Sharing the Podcast Journey to Joy
Rotarian Dr. Laura LaJoie, the host of "The Dr. Joy Show" podcast, reaches an international audience with its message of happiness and fulfillment. Through open conversations with guests about their journeys to joy, she uncovers the diverse paths people take to find hap...
Club Assembly: Exchange Student Update
Club Assembly: Exchange Student Update
Rotarian Lauretta MacColman will lead a presentation featuring our Rotary exchange students, Tebbe Jensen and Elsa Chen, as they near the completion of their exchange program. Tebbe and Elsa will share their personal experiences, highlighting the adventures and insights...
Club Meeting: Help Save a Life
Club Meeting: Help Save a Life
Mike Rusher, a dedicated firefighter and longtime Wilsonville resident, will present "Help Save a Life." This important session will focus on how to administer Narcan, also known as naloxone, a medication used to counteract the effects of opioid overdose. Naloxone can q...
Club Meeting: Empowering Students with Dyslexia
Club Meeting: Empowering Students with Dyslexia
Leslie Jenson, a dedicated dyslexia advocate and licensed Oregon educator, presents "Demystifying Dyslexia," where she will explore the nature of dyslexia, debunk common myths, and explain how the brain learns to read. This presentation aims to increase understanding an...
Club Meeting: City of Wilsonville DEI Update
Club Meeting: City of Wilsonville DEI Update
Imran Haider, a member of the City of Wilsonville's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, will be providing an update on the committee's progress and strategic planning efforts. Since the committee's inception on December 14, 2021, significant strides have b...
No Club Meeting: Club Officer Installation Banquet
No Club Meeting: Club Officer Installation Banquet
No Club Meeting: Club Officer Installation Banquet
Club Assembly: President Inaugural Meeting
Club Assembly: President Inaugural Meeting
President's Inaugural Meeting, to be hosted by our newly elected President, Mike Bishop. This event will mark the beginning of President Bishop's term and showcase the plans for our upcoming year.
Club Meeting: Behind the Music with Jerry Hofmann of Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts
Club Meeting: Behind the Music with Jerry Hofmann of Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts
Jerry Hofmann, the bandleader of the classic Rock ‘n’ Roll band Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, will be sharing tales from his musical journey. Later in the evening, prepare to be entertained as Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts light up the stage. Jerry’s presentation, ...
The Rotary Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do …
First … is it the truth?
Second … is it fair to all concerned?
Third … will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Fourth … will it be beneficial to all concerned?