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$25,000 Gift To The Memorial Foundation
 
President Dirk Bernd presents a check for $25,000 to the Memorial Foundation in support of CHAMPS Campaign, an investment in kids who receive specialized care thru the Children's Village. We are proud to support such a worthy program in our community!
Annual Auction A Big Success!
 
Old Hollywood Glam was out in style Friday April 28th as SW Rotarians and others gathered in support of our annual Auction. A great turnout and successful fund raiser exceeded expectations. And a good night of fun and fundraising resulted. We are most grateful to those who came out to support the Club and our community. And a shout our to our Auction Committee for another amazing event!
Helping Camp Hope
 
Gathering in March to serve food to the homeless at Camp Hope! SERVICE ABOVE SELF!
Dining Together Great Night
 
Guess Whose Coming To Dinner Event Saturday March 25th a fun night! SW Rotarians gathered at several home to dine and laugh together in the spirit of good fellowship. One of the year's best events!
2023 Auction!
Join us Friday, April 28th for our annual Southwest Rotary Auction, presented by Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors!
The theme this year is Old Hollywood Glam.
President-Elect Matt Reed..
 
Past presidents gathered at Provisions Thursday January 19th to surprise and invite long-time member Matt Reed to serve as our 2024-2025 President. Fortunately he said yes. So SW Rotary is proud to introduce our newest President-Elect...Matt Reed! Congratulations, Matt!
Give Back Give Warmth Blankets Made...
 
Give Back Give Warmth Blanket making creates over 200+ blankets for area agencies assisting the homeless in our community. SW Rotarians and others gathered on Saturday December 10th to turn donated fleece into warm blankets. Started by President Dirk twelve years ago it has become a tradition for SW Rotary...
Friendsgiving Fun...
 
SW Rotarians gathered for a pre-Thanksgiving celebration on Tuesday November 8th at the Valley Mall. A Wear-Your-Team-Colors shirt highlighted the fun! Now on to Thanksgiving!
 
SW Rotary Donates $150K to Rotary Marketplace
 
On August 2nd Downtown Yakima broke ground for the new Rotary Marketplace that will be the new home of the Yakima Farmers Market. SW Rotary donated $150K in support of this great local project. Past Presidents Taylor Stormo and Josh Logsdon played key roles in funding this generous donation. Yakima will be a better place with this new impressive addition.
Club Information
Welcome to Yakima Southwest Rotary Club
Yakima Southwest

The most AWESOMEST Club In The World!

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 4:15 PM
Zesta Cucina
5110 Tieton Drive
Meeting Room
Yakima, WA 98908
United States of America
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Dirk Bernd
Vice President
Taylor Stormo
President Elect
Lynn Harlington
Secretary
Martin Streich
Treasurer 2020 - 2024
Bill Foster
Assistant Secretary
Kristine Gordon
Director 2021-2023
Steve Pilger
Director 2021-2023
Josh Munson
Director 2021-2023
Mary Lynne Brewington
Director 2021-2023
Stephani Kinney
Director 2022-2024
Tressa Mercy
Director 2022-2024
Lizzie Lemon
Director 2022-2024
Emily Jameson
Director 2022-2024
Raul Castillo
Audit & Budget
Taylor Stormo
Classification
Martin Streich
Community Service Chair
Angie Sainsbury
Fireside
Lynn Harlington
The Rotary Foundation
Ryan Beckett
Future Vision/World Community Service
Bruce Willis
Greetings & Introductions
Lisa Bergman
Invocation Chair
Steve Altick
Member Care Chair
JoAnn MillerRose
Membership
Tammy Granados
Past President's Council Chair
Steve Pilger
Programs
Tom Sparling
Public Relations
Tom Sparling
Roster
Martin Streich
Sergeant-at-Arms
Jill Falk
Social
Tressa Mercy
Ways & Means
Jason Kildall
Youth Exchange
Jennifer Hawks-Conright
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Speakers
Chief of Police Murray
May 30, 2023 4:30 PM
YPD Update
Cissy Strong Reyes
Jun 06, 2023
Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
Chris Granberry & Chuck Clevenger
Jun 13, 2023
Mentoring of Native Youth and Natives in Transitional Housing
County Commissioner Amanda McKinney
Jun 20, 2023 4:30 PM
Yakima County Update
Southwest Rotary - Year in Review
Jun 27, 2023 4:30 PM
SWRotary Year in Review President Transition/Roast @ The Seasons
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Jul 04, 2023 4:30 PM
Happy Birthday America - No Meeting
Sharon Miracle-Yakima Valley Community Foundation
Jul 11, 2023
The Community Foundations Growth & Impact...
Yakima Rotary Trust
Jul 18, 2023 4:30 PM
Yakima Rotary Trust Celebration
Toni Petty - Pacificorp
Jul 25, 2023
Being Watt Smart
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President's Message

Dirk Bernd

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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.  -Maya Angelou
 
This quote sums up my philosophy and supports this year's theme: Help and Be Kind to the Underserved!
 
WELCOME to the 2022-2023 Rotary year of the
"Most Awesomest Club in the World!"