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If you did not make it to our last Rotary Club of Forest Grove meeting, here is what you missed…

This Week: We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, 12 p.m., at the Forest Grove United Church of Christ, 2032 College Way (across the street from Pacific University). This week, we will hear from fellow Rotarian Mallory Hiefield, who will present on her experience at last year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA).

A reminder that we now start the business portion of our program at 12:05 p.m., so be sure to come early, grab your lunch, and enjoy fellowship with your fellow Rotarians.

As this is a meeting somewhere other than Pacific University, RSVPs are due by Sunday, Mar. 8 if you plan on eating the provided lunch. Please RSVP to Parri Van Dyke via email. If you do not RSVP, you are still welcome to attend the meeting, but you will need to provide your own lunch.

Upcoming Meetings: Plan on joining us for our monthly social, scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 18, 6:30 p.m., at Zesti Food Carts, 2131 Yew St., Forest Grove. We will not have a Wednesday meeting that week. We will also not meet on Wednesday, Mar. 25, as Pacific University is closed for Spring Break.

Announcements At Meetings: If you have an announcement that you would like to give at a meeting, please let President Andrea know in advance. This will assist her in planning out our full meetings better. Thank you!

Youth Citizens of the Month: At our Feb. 25 meeting, we had the honor of recognizing our latest Rotary Youth Citizens of the Month from the Banks School District. Congratulations to Connor Mahoney, a senior at Banks High School, and Mason “Ace” Bartholomew, an eighth-grader at Banks Middle School. Connor joined us to receive his certificate and $50 gift card for Frye’s Action Athletics. Mason was unable to attend and was presented his certificate by school administration. Read More About Our Honorees

Crab Feed Is On April 2: Be sure to join us on Thursday, Apr. 2, for our annual Crab Feed at the Forest Grove Senior & Community Center. Join us for an evening of fellowship with Rotarians and friends of our club. We will honor members who have earned Paul Harris Fellows or their PHF level, and raise some money for The Rotary Foundation. Spouses and significant others are invited for this social evening.

Ticket Prices
Crab Dinner – $45 per person
Chicken Parmesan & Ravioli Dinner – $30 per person
Vegetarian Ravioli Dinner – $25 per person

Extras To Take Home
Steaks – Pack of Two, $20
Crab To Go – $45 per pound
Red & white wine will be available at the end of the evening for $20 per bottle

Links are good only for individual orders. If you wish to do a single order with multiple items, please see Treasurer Sharon Olmstead at a club meeting or email her. She can create a single invoice that will be emailed to you.

The Crab Feed Committee continues to invite members who want to help in the planning and execution of the evening. If you want to take part, contact our Crab Feed chair, Julia Kollar.

Steak Feed Is On May 29: Our annual Steak Feed is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 5 to 8 p.m., at the University Center at Pacific University. The Steak Feed is a fundraiser for our involvement in the Rotary Youth Exchange program and a great opportunity to show the local community what we do.

There are changes coming to this year’s event in an effort to draw more interest, including a new branding, an expanded menu and possible local entertainment. More information on the changes, along with ticket sales and work assignments, will be available soon.

Club members are invited to participate in the planning for the event. Please contact Geoff Faris or Jeff Duyck for details.

Club Scholarship Applications Now Open: Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 edition of the Rotary Club of Forest Grove’s Scholarship Program. The program is open to graduating high school seniors who live in the Forest Grove, Banks and Gaston school attendance areas. The program is made possible with proceeds from our annual Concours d’Elegance car show.

Scholarships are awarded to help pay for the first year of college or vocational school. The scholarship may be used at any such school in the United States.

The application deadline is Friday, Apr. 10. NOTE: With the Going Merry website being discontinued, the committee is working with Forest Grove High School on next steps to accept applications. More details will be announced as they become available.

Coming Soon – Bring A Guest Challenge: Last week, President Andrea talked at our weekly meeting about the challenges facing Rotary International and District 5100 in terms of membership. As we think about the future and the vibrancy of our club, bringing more people to Rotary to experience the mission, service, and impact of what we do will help our club thrive for years to come.

That’s where you come in. Our “Bring A Guest Challenge” asks members to bring one person to a lunch meeting or our monthly social to learn more about the power of Rotary. All we are asking for is for one guest, one conversation, one invitation.

This is an invitation to think about someone in our lives who would benefit from being part of a group like ours. This is not about filling seats, but about identifying people who could benefit from the work we do. This is a great time to join our club.

More information on the “Bring A Guest Challenge” will be announced at Wednesday’s Rotary meeting. If you are a Rotarian, consider who you might invite to check us out and experience the magic of Rotary.

If you are not a Rotarian and you are reading this, we invite you to check us out and see if Rotary is for you. Visit our Become A Member page on our website for more details.

Save The Date – Club Social With Daybreak & Hillsboro Clubs: Mark your calendars for an evening of fellowship with Rotarians from the Forest Grove Daybreak and Hillsboro clubs on Thursday, Apr. 30, from 5-7 p.m. The location of this social is still to be determined. If you are interested in being part of this social gathering, please let President Andrea know.

Vision To Action Workshop – May 9: Help us shape the future of the Rotary Club of Forest Grove. Club members are invited to a Vision To Action Workshop, facilitated by District 5100, on Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Boxer Learning Center in Pacific University’s Stoller Center (athletic complex). The workshop is designed to help us think about how we want our club to progress and grow into the future, and help shape our club’s three-year action plan (something that Rotary International is now requiring for all clubs). All club members are invited to participate. More details coming soon.

Pickleball Evenings: Our club is sponsoring the weekly indoor pickleball gatherings for the second straight year. The evening weeknight games (5:30-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday) are in full swing. Follow The Forest Grove Pickleball Facebook group to get all of the details. The armory is located at 2950 Taylor Way, Forest Grove.

Membership Committee: The club’s Membership Committee meets the second and fourth Tuesday, 4 p.m., in the conference room at the Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce. Its next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 10. For more information, or to get involved, please contact Evelyn Orr or Bruce Cummings.

Youth Exchange Drivers For Weekly Meetings Needed: One of the requirements of the Youth Exchange program is that both inbound and outbound students attend our Rotary meetings. The Youth Exchange Committee is still in need of someone who can pick up Lara and our outbound student, Sophie, from Forest Grove High School weekly at 11:30 a.m., and return them to the school after. While a consistent driver for the semester would be ideal, the committee is open to having people sign up for one-month shifts at a time.

If you are interested in helping out, please contact our Youth Exchange Officer, Sarah Barbour. NOTE:To assist with the transport of Youth Exchange students, you must complete the District 5100 Youth Protection Training and undergo a background check with the district.

Concours d’Elegance News
Concours Committee Meetings: Club members are invited to take part in the weekly online meeting of the Concours Committee, which takes place each Friday at 9 a.m. The Google Meets link to the online meeting is available for club members in our email newsletter, the Rototeller.

Poster Reveal: At last our Feb. 25 meeting, Concours Chair Bruce Cummings unveiled the draft of this year’s 2026 Concours d’Elegance poster. This year’s poster features two cars, a pre-war classic and post-war classic, and highlight’s Rotary official colors of blue and gold. The poster is expected to be finalized soon and sent for printing. Special thanks to Amanda Hartmann, Mackenzie Carey and Amy Tracewell for their assistance in bringing the poster this far.

Concours Committee Updates: Here are the latest updates in the planning for our 52nd Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance, Sunday, July 19 on the Forest Grove Campus of Pacific University.

• The new scoring system has been selected. Mackenzie Carey, who will be tabulating results this year, will be learning the new system over the next few months.

• Claudia & Michael Yakos are our point people with vendors for this year’s show. Mallory Hiefield is working on a Google Form to communicate with potential vendors.

• Sponsorship procurement for the show has begun. If you have leads on potential sponsors, please direct those leads to Amy Tracewell, Janet Peters or Stephanie Magoulas. Learn more about sponsorships, including partnership levels and benefits, On The Concours Website.

Merchandise At Willow & Ash: Are you interested in some Concours merchandise, like a poster, a coffee tumbler or a hat? Willow & Ash is offering some Concours merchandise available year-round! Current selections include Concours posters, hats, coffee tumblers and keychains. Items can be purchased online on the Concours website or purchased at Willow & Ash at 2036A Main Street, Forest Grove. Sorry, no shipping is currently available. Items purchased online will need to be picked up at Willow & Ash.

For More Information: If you have Concours-related questions or are interested in opportunities, please contact Concours Chair Bruce Cummings.

Service Opportunities
Share Your Volunteer Opportunity With The Club: Are you aware of service opportunities in our area that our members might be interested in? We can advertise those here! This space is not limited to club-sponsored activities but to any service opportunity in the community. To promote the service activity, please send a detailed description of the project, the date and time, contact information and a link to register to Rototeller editor Blake Timm, blakertimm@gmail.com.

West Tuality Habitat For Humanity: West Tuality Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to assist both with construction projects at its Countryman Estates build site on 23rd Avenue and at Habitat’s ReStore. The construction site is open most Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The ReStore is looking for both single volunteers and pairs of volunteers Monday through Saturday.

If you are interested in volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, please visit their online Volunteer Application. You can also visit Habitat’s Website for more details on the opportunities available. If you are already registered as a volunteer with West Tuality Habitat for Humanity, visit their Volunteer Calendar to see what shifts are currently available.

Questions? Please email volunteer@westualityhabitat.org or call 503-359-8459.

Centro Cultural Volunteer Opportunities: Centro Cultural, located in Cornelius, is in need of volunteers for some ongoing projects.

Centro Mercado Volunteer: Centro Cultural’s Mercado is a free food pantry set up like a grocery store, providing the community a welcoming and dignified space to get free, fresh and local food. Volunteers are needed during the Mercado’s open hours, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m., and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to help staff and maintain the pantry. The Mercado is located at 1216 E. Baseline St., Cornelius. Visit SignUp Genius To Register & See Available Shifts.

Volunteers for Centro Cultural must sign-up for opportunities through SignUp Genius and must be pre-approved before the event. Walk-up volunteers are no longer allowed by the organization. Information on how to register can be found on those pages or by contacting Evelyn Orr, eorr@centrocultural.org.

Family Resource Center: The Forest Grove School District’s Family Resource Center, located at Cornelius Elementary School, is in need of volunteers to assist with sorting donations and preparing food boxes to go out to families in need in our community. The center is generally open and available for volunteers Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you want to volunteer or have questions about volunteering, please contact Melissa Timm.

Volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application through the Forest Grove School District. Visit the District’s Website (Linked Here) To Complete The Application.

If you do volunteer (or have already volunteered) at the Family Resource Center, please report your hours to club secretary Claire Agner. We are working on tracking hours for reporting to Rotary International.

Volunteer Opportunities With TrackTown USA: Do you like track and field? Do you like being a part of a world-class sporting event? TrackTown USA is looking for volunteers to assist with several large-scale track and field meets to be held this year at Hayward Field in Eugene. Volunteer roles are open in several areas, including event operations, athlete services, partnerships, logistics, media operations and more. You can volunteer for one meet or all of them.

This year’s meet schedule includes:
• OSAA State Championships, May 28-30
• NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, June 10-13
• USA Track & Field U20 Outdoor Championships, June 18-19
• Nike Outdoor Nationals, June 18-22
• The Prefontaine Classic, July 3-4
• World Athletics U20 Championships, Aug. 5-9

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, and to register to become a volunteer, visit the TrackTown USA Website.

Around District 5100
Spring Training In On April 11: Reigstration is now open for this year’s District 5100 Spring Training event will take place on Saturday, Apr. 11, at Forest Grove High School.

Spring Training consists of a number of classes to help Rotarians learn more about how Rotary and the district works, as well as specialized training for presidents-elect, secretaries, treasurers and Rotary Foundation chairs. The event will also have required trainings for clubs that plan to participate in District Matching Grants, Global Grants, Youth Exchange and for any club involved with any initiatives involving youth.

Registration check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with coffee, pastries, fruit, and a gift basket raffle. The district business meeting begins at 8 a.m. The spring training welcome commences at 8:45 a.m. with classes starting at 9 a.m.

There is a $45 charge for Spring Training, which includes breakfast and lunch. The fee also helps cover the cost of renting the high school and other expenses. To register and explore class offerings, visit the Registration Page on DacDB.

End Of Year Celebration Is On June 3: In lieu of a district conference, District Governor Suzanne Holmberg plans to visit each region in the district for an evening to celebrate our clubs over this Rotary year. The End of Year Celebration for the Western Region (clubs in Beaverton, Forest Grove and Hillsboro) will take place the evening of Wednesday, June 3 at Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro.

Area Governor Blake Timm is looking for a small committee of Rotarians to help with the planning and execution of the event. If you are interested in assisting, or would like more information, please contact Blake.

Rotary Day At The Portland Timbers To “Stock The Box” For ShelterBox: Join fellow Rotarians from District 5100 as Rotary and the Portland Timbers are coming together to Stock The Box to raise funds for ShelterBox.

The special Rotary day will feature the Timbers hosting the LA Galaxy on Sunday, March 22, 1:30 p.m., at Providence Park. Enjoy Rotary fellowship, meet some of our inbound Rotary Youth Exchange Students, and raise funds for disaster relief.

If you have ever wanted to see a Timbers’ match in person, now is the time — at the lowest price in the stadium, a discounted rate offered by our Timbers’ partners and beside your Rotary friends. This year, we will have assigned seating alongside the Timbers Army, where their “wall of sound” energy is non-stop. If you dare, you can go say hello to club members Jeannine Murrell and Pamelajean Myers inside the Timbers Army session.

A total of $5 from each ticket we purchase will go directly to ShelterBox. Order tickets at this special link.

Last Week’s Program: Jeannine Murrell, The Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary International, providing millions of dollars in funding for local and international projects each year. Fellow Rotarian Jeannine Murrell, who is a member of the District 5100 Rotary Foundation Committee, presented an overview of the foundation’s work at last week’s meeting.

The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is solely supported by voluntary contributions by Rotarians, Rotary clubs and other friends of the foundation who want to create a better world. For the last 19 years, the foundation has been designated as a five-star charitable organization by Charity Navigator.

The Rotary Foundation’s funding structure is unique. When funds are donated, they are held onto by the foundation for three years. When those funds are finally distributed, 47.5% of the proceeds towards District Designated Funds, which are returned to Rotary districts across the world for grants. The next 47.5% goes to world funds, which benefit worldwide service projects, and 5% goes to administrative costs.

So far in the 2025-26 Rotary year, District 5100 has awarded over $207,440 on local projects conducted by the district’s clubs. In 2024-15, the district spent over $4 million on projects between 95 locally-based club projects and 22 global projects.

Most District Designated Fund grants are $2,500 each, but the amount is based on each club’s success donating funds to TRF. Clubs that met a goal of $100 raised for each member in their club (as of July 1) is eligible for the full grant amount. Clubs that do not meet that threshold can apply for a lesser amount.

Our club has traditionally succeeded in meeting our annual goals TRF fundraising and we are on track to do that again this year. So far this year, our club has raised $6,826 towards our goal of $8,000 to the Annual Fund, and $6,435 towards our goal of $4,000 towards PolioPlus.

However, Jeannine challenged us to find ways to get more Rotarians involved in TRF giving. So far this Rotary year (since July), 37 of our club’s 68 members have given to TRF. The club currently has 34 Paul Harris Fellows (those who have given at least $1,000 lifetime to TRF) and six Paul Harris Society members (those who are donating $1,000 per year or more to TRF).

Ten club members choose to have automatic donations to TRF taken through Rotary Direct. The online donations allow Rotarians and friends to have donations take directly from their credit card or bank account on a monthly or annual basis. To learn more or to set up Rotary Direct giving, visit rotary.org/give.

Jeannine noted the contributions of two club members who are taking leadership roles around TRF. Michael Yakos has been our club’s TRF chair for a number of years. He is stepping away from that position and is taking on a position with the district’s TRF committee. Lucas Welliver will begin as our club’s TRF chair beginning on July 1.

Rotary is uniquely positioned to bring back peace and harmony in this world through the chaos that we are in. Jeannine brought that home by presenting a video, featuring a rapping Paul Harris, that shows the impact Rotary has in the world. Watch The Video On YouTube.

Club Calendar
Tues., Mar. 10: Membership Committee Meeting, 4 p.m.
Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce, 2417 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove

Wed., Mar. 11: Weekly Meeting, Noon
Forest Grove United Church of Christ, 2032 College Way
Program: Mallory Hiefield, RYLA

Thurs., Mar. 12: Executive Board Meeting, 7 a.m.
Via Zoom

Fri., Mar. 13: Concours Meeting, 9 a.m.
Online

Thurs., Mar. 19: Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Zesti Food Carts, 2131 Yew St., Forest Grove

Monthly Social, 6:30 p.m.
Zesti Food Carts, 2131 Yew St., Forest Grove

Thurs., Apr. 2: Crab Feed
Forest Grove Senior & Community Center

Sat., May 9: Club Vision To Action Planning, 9 a.m.
Boxer Learning Center, Stoller Center, Pacific University Forest Grove Campus

Friday, May 29: Steak Feed, 5 p.m.
University Center, Pacific University Forest Grove Campus

Sunday, July 19: Concours d’Elegance
Pacific University Forest Grove Campus