Shuswap Rotary, a Peacebuilding club in Salmon Arm is excited to offer Peace Literacy training as the cornerstone of the upcoming Peace Gathering titled "One Human Family" hosted April 5th in Grandforks, with a satellite in Salmon Arm.

Shuswap Rotary and District Peace Chair Mike Boudreau invites Rotary Clubs throughout District 5060 to attend Peace Literacy 1 - Navigating Aggression: Its Causes, Anatomy, and Alternatives. This peace training will be offered again online starting April 15th to May 16th and is open to all Rotarians and Educators in the district at a 50% discount. There is a 1-hour discussion zoom meeting on the topic each week. The self-directed study is low time and effort requirement but highly effective. District Peace Direct Mike Boudreau found the course beneficial and easy to apply to daily life.

A cohort recently began the Peace Gathering and the Peace Literacy Course, and a much larger cohort will start April 15th.  Note that Rotary Clubs in D5080 are paying the U$150 fee per attendee for educators that complete the course. Would your club like to sponsor educators in your community to complete this course? Contact mike.h.boudreau@gmail.com for more information.

Although Earth Day is celebrated on just one day each year, Rotary clubs in District 5060 support the seventh area of focus - protecting the environment - year round. Here are just a few of the projects District clubs sponsor and support, as well as other suggestions for activities to inspire your club’s environmental work.

Kelowna Clubs support the Seedy Sunday event and collaborate on pollinator gardens

https://www.facebook.com/KelownaSeedySunday/

Salmon Arm & Shuswap clubs work with students to create seed paper for Mother’s Day, and provide mentors for a student environmental science fair. 

Ellensburg clubs built and maintain a community food and pollinator garden that even features mason bee houses. 

Wenatchee clubs collaborate on semi-annual highway cleanups, two pollinator gardens, and waste diversion services (composting and recycling) for community events. 

Kamloops clubs keep over 90% of the waste generated at their multi-day annual fundraiser out of the landfill.

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Take the All New Plant-Rich Challenge for Earth Day!

Eat your way to a healthier planet and healthier you!

The ESRAG Plant-Rich Challenge has been updated with new information and a more user-friendly format to make it easier than ever to improve your diet and help heal the planet. Whether you took the previous version of the Challenge, are a seasoned plant-rich eater, or are simply curious about healthier diets, the ALL NEW PRD Challenge has something to offer everyone.  All you need to do is eat one or more plant-based meals per day for 15 days and - boom, you're basically a plant-powered superhero! Easy, peasy, green and leafy!

Plant-rich eating truly is a multi-purpose tool that helps address biodiversity loss, pollution, climate change, chronic diseases, and more. And the best part? It is affordable, immediate, impactful, and delicious!  

Sign up for the Challenge by April 15th at this LINK. 

Starting on Earth Day, April 22nd, you’ll receive a daily email during the Challenge that will include a cookbook and starter kit, the latest research, pro tips, easy recipes, conversations with leaders in the field, and plenty of inspiration along the way.  

Every day can be Earth Day when you eat plant-rich!

For more information contact Kris Cameron, PRD Task Force Co-chair, or visit the PRD webpage, or email the PRD Task Force at plantrich@esrag.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! 

1. The Beyond Borders Event - This is a Zone 28/32 event (but other zones are welcome too). At this event we will have the Zoo all to ourselves! You can check out details and sign up to attend here: Beyond Borders 2025, Calgary Zoo, 23 June 2025 | AllEvents There will even be a scavenger hunt for those who are interested! I'm really looking forward to this one.
2. There will be a Rotaract specific event at Prince Island Park (there are still more details to work out with this one).
3. I encourage everyone attending to consider volunteering at the convention. People can sign up here: Register to volunteer with 2025 Calgary Rotary International Convention via VolunteerLocal 

Join the District Public Image Team!

Do you love marketing, social media, or storytelling? Want to showcase your skills while making an impact in our Rotary District? We need YOU to help support District Governor Elect Tracy McCall’s year starting July 1.

Why Join?

• Boost your business visibility (great for marketing pros!)
• Learn new public image tools in a fun way
• Flexible hours – work it into your schedule
• Develop leadership skills
• Be part of a dynamic, creative team!

• Kathleen McNalty (Rotary Club of Wenatchee Sunrise) – kmcnalty1@outlook.com
• Dana Koch (Rotary Club of Kamloops West) – dana.koch@me.com

The District Training Team hosted 2 Rotary Learning Institutes on March 22nd - one in Yakima and another in Kamloops.  There is a third session being held in Penticton on April 5th. Register here.

First, thank you to all who participated and graduated at these last sessions - a full day of facilitated discussions and activities that cover all sorts of Rotary topics within the Rotary club and beyond.  The Rotary Learning Institute (RLI) is a wonderful resource for new members looking for more information and those who are more experienced, looking to become re-engaged and excited about Rotary.  

Kamloops had 14 graduates from 6 different clubs, while Yakima had 17 graduates from 8 different clubs represented.

Thank you Yakima facilitators Jim Pinnell (Yakima Sunrise), Jill Leonard (Wenatchee) and Brian Brennan (Wenatchee Confluence) as well as Sadie Thayer (Ellensburg Morning) who assisted with printing materials and other administrative duties.  Kamloops RLI was led by facilitators Anna Harrison (Kamloops West), Cindy Piva (Kamloops West) and Marjolein Lloyd (Kelowna Sunrise).  A special thank you to Gary and Linda Soles (Kamloops West) who took care of catering and venue services.
 

Ever drive through town and see a Rotary sign that looks like it time-traveled from the past? Some of them feature our meetings, some kindly remind speed demons to slow down, and others… well, let’s just say they proudly showcase the vintage Rotary logo—retired over a decade ago.

If your club's sign still sports that antique gold-and-blue wheel, it might be time for an upgrade. But don’t worry, replacing it doesn’t mean calling in an archeologist! Just make sure your new sign is Rotary-compliant by ordering from an official vendor—because even road signs deserve to keep up with the times.

Check out the list of licensed vendors here, and you can get a "Sign of the Times" that is attractive and up to date when you are replacing your current sign!  Yes, the logo can be gold on blue background, but gold and blue cannot be embedded within the logo.

Do you need to change or remove the sign just because it is out of date? No, but when it's time for a new one, make sure to buy from a licensed vendor.

Get ready for another epic night of baseball, camaraderie, and Rotary spirit as the Wenatchee Applesox take on the Kamloops Northpaws on Tuesday, July 8 at 6:35 PM at Paul Thomas Jr. Stadium!

Mark your calendars and bring your Rotary pride!

Last year, we saw District Governor Elect Tom Tochterman catch the first pitch from then-District Governor Marjolein Lloyd. This time, we're hoping to bring District Governor-Elect Tracy McCall and DG Tom into the action—who knows what surprises are in store?

Don't miss out on a fantastic evening of fun, fellowship, and baseball! See you at the ballpark! 

Join us in celebrating DG Tom Tochterman’s year and welcoming in DG Tracy McCall.

This event is open to anyone in the district! Bring friends and family along.

June 13 @ 6pm Sandman Signature Hotel in Kamloops

REGISTER NOW for this event.

• $50 CDN per person
• Attire: Cocktail party formal
• 6pm-9m
• Appetizers and cash bar
• This is a stand-up event with some seating
• Includes complimentary glass of sparkling wine

The Sandman Signature is located in downtown Kamloops beside the beautiful Riverside Park.
Amenities include pool, underground parking, ice cream shop, Moxies Restaurant, Shark Club
A block of rooms is available at the event hotel. Book here: https://www.sandmanhotels.com/signature-kamloops
There are other options in the downtown area that are a short walk or ride away.
 

Come and stay awhile!

The Rivers Trail, a 40 km network of pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly trails, can be accessed across the street from the hotel in the park.

The hotel is walking distance from numerous boutiques, restaurants and pubs.

Deals for Foodies

https://kamloopswestrotary.club/buy-restaurant-cards-online.php

Deals for Golfers

https://kamloopswestrotary.club/buy-golf-cards-online.php

If you are interested in the deals for foodies and golfers but do not want the cards dropped in the mail, we can make arrangements to have yours ready when you arrive at the hotel.









 

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Our district is fortunate to have many talented, generous, and truly inspiring members in our clubs. We offer two annual awards for which any member can nominate a fellow Rotarian:

1. Ed Cadman "You Are the Key" Award

This award is given to a Rotarian who has been instrumental in furthering Rotary’s mission of service. The recipient’s contributions may be part of a club or district project, a community initiative, or an independent effort that reflects Rotary’s core values. The nominating Rotarian must clearly describe how the nominee has played a crucial role in the project or service. Last year's winner was Kris Cameron, Wenatchee Confluence Rotary.

2. Harold R. Henderson Award

This award honors a Rotarian whose service within District 5060 has been significant and sustained over an extended period. The nominee must have demonstrated leadership and commitment in at least three of the following areas over the past five years:

• Serving on a district committee or subcommittee for at least five years.
• Providing significant leadership at district or multi-district training events (e.g., district assemblies, PETS).
• Presenting Rotary programs at district or regional events (e.g., conferences, training seminars).
• Leading or significantly contributing to district projects and activities.
• Participating in special initiatives that support programs within the district.
• Providing a high level of leadership at the club level for at least five years.

If you or your club would like to nominate a fellow Rotarian for either of these awards, please contact Governor Tom Tochterman at TomT.dg2425@gmail.com, before April 15, 2025, and he will forward the nomination to the committee.

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Over 300 snowmachine riders turn out for annual event raising over $25,000

RONALD: There was no big dump of fresh snow as expected, but that didn’t deter the hundreds of registrants who traveled far and wide to The Last Resort on Saturday for the Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County’s annual Snowmobile FUNd Run.

Riders converged from all over the state, and some just rode up the road to participate in the fundraising event, which has been one of the club’s primary fundraisers since 2012.  Over $25,000 was raised from the registration fees and raffle ticket sales to support Rotary’s initiatives that enrich the lives of kids in our community, including last year, over $120,000 in scholarships for local graduating seniors.

While the snow in the parking lot boasted an icy crust, riders were thrilled with the groomed trail and deep snow up on the FUNd route; the path through the woods included five checkpoints to get their cards punched, collect bling from sponsors, partake in a few refreshments, snap some pics, and visit with other riders.

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