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Auction Night Olympics Big Success!
 
President Lynn hosted our  SW Rotary annual Auction Saturday night April 13th. A very fun night. Lots of money raised. A large turnout. Based on the Paris Summer 2024 Olympic Games the event started with the lighting of our Olympic torch. Followed by an evening of fun and fundraising. Great night! Very successful!
Curtis plus 5!
 
Congratulations to our own Curtis Sundquist for earning his fifth Paul Harris Fellow pin, presented to him on behalf of the Rotary Foundation by Ryan Beckett. Curtis is a long time member of our Club and his list of Rotary achievements is long. Congratulaltions, Curtis!
Tammy Gets Tapped!
 
Congratulations, Tammy Granados Brightsen...our 2025-2026 SW Rotary President-Elect. Past Presidents gathered at Tammy's house this week to surprise her with the news. Fortunately she said YES! Great news for our Club as she will be an excellent President...
Friendsgiving 2023
 
Another night of fun and Friendsgiving at the Valley Mall prior to Thanksgiving. A great turnout and fun times celebrated our time together as Rotarians doing good work! Thanks Social Committee for setting this up!
Paul Harris +9!
 
RI Chairman Ryan Beckett introduces nine new Paul Harris awards to Club members. In many cases these are Paul Harris multiple awards too. Bruce Willis earned his PH+4 award to top the group! Our support of the Rotary Foundation is a priority to our Club! And here is the proof! Way to go Rotarians!
The Lights Go On!
 
Congratulations Past President Dirk Bernd! He led the effort to light up city skate parks across Yakima. Partnering with the City and Yakima's two other Rotary Clubs! He thanked all those who helped with this amazing contribution to our town! Well done!
A Passing Of The Torch...
 
President Dirk handed over a bottle of wine to incoming President Lynn Harlington Tuesday June 27th at the Seasons. President Dirk had a VERY good
year as Club President, breaking membership records and hosting our annual auction with record breaking results. Now he passes the torch to Lynn, our sixth female President. We are excited at the prospect of the many great things ahead for SW Rotary!
$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!
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
District Site
Venue Map
Club Executives & Directors
President
Lynn Harlington
President Elect
Matt Reed
Vice President
Dirk Bernd
Secretary
Taylor Stormo
Treasurer
David Lemon
Assistant Secretary
Kristine Gordon
The Rotary Foundation
Taylor Stormo
Director 2022-2024
Tressa Mercy
Director 2023-2024
Liberty McLean
Director 2022-2024
Lizzie Lemon
Director 2023-2025
Ryan Beckett
Director 2023-2025
Lisa Bergman
Director 2023-2025
Elliot Ries
Director 2023-2025
Mark Hummel
Audit and Budgets
Taylor Stormo
Audit and Budgets
David Lemon
Classification
Bill Gilmore
Classification
Martin Streich
Community Service
Stephani Kinney
Fireside and Membership
Tammy Granados
Fireside and Membership
Raquel Alcala
Future Vision and World Community
Bruce Willis
Greetings and Introductions
Lisa Bergman
Greetings and Introductions
Toni Benetti-Flabetich
Invocation
Frank Rowland
Member Care
JoAnn MillerRose
Member Care
Kathy Backstrom
Past Presidents Care
Steve Pilger
Past Presidents Care
Ryan Beckett
Preserve the Planet (Ad Hoc)
Mary Lynne Brewington
Preserve the Planet (Ad-Hoc)
Bruce Willis
Programs
Craig Dwight
Programs
Tom Sparling
Public Relations
Tom Sparling
Public Relations
Josh Munson
Rotary Roster
Martin Streich
Rotary Roster
Bill Gilmore
Rotary Trust
Taylor Stormo
Rotary Trust
Ryan Beckett
Sergeant at Arms
Jill Falk
Social
Lizzie Lemon
Social
Toni Benetti-Flabetich
Special Project
Tressa Mercy
Special Project
Jill Falk
Technology
Dirk Bernd
Technology
Taylor Stormo
Ways and Means
Gene DeLuca
Ways and Means
Jason Kildall
Youth Exchange
Stephani Kinney
Youth Exchange
Josh Logsdon
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Speakers
Social - Kentucky Derby
Apr 30, 2024
Jolene Seda - Triumph Treatment Services
May 07, 2024
The Challenges We Face...
Amy Behrens
May 14, 2024
Whats new at the Maryhill Museum
May Social - Beer & Farming in the Valley
May 21, 2024
Cowiche Creek Brewery
Jill Hendricks - West Valley SD
May 28, 2024
Ram Landing
JayAnn Chacon - Red Cross
Jun 04, 2024
What Is Needed Now
Tyler Harlington
Jun 11, 2024
How Will AI Play A Role In Agriculture
Guess Whose Coming To Dinner
Jun 15, 2024
Rotary Roast For President Lynn
Jun 25, 2024
No Meeting
Jul 02, 2024
David George Brooke
Jul 09, 2024
That Gratitude Guy
Victoria Garza
Jul 16, 2024
"From Field to Glass: Climate's Impact on the Hop Industry"
No Meeting - Rotary Trust Fundraiser
Jul 23, 2024
Robert Hodgman - Yakima Airport Manager
Jul 30, 2024
What Lies Ahead For Our Airport
Tim McGree
Aug 06, 2024
Walking The Camino Santiago...
Senator Curtis King
Aug 13, 2024
Legislative Update
Rotary Social at the Public House
Aug 20, 2024
Robert Hodgman - Yakima Airport Manager
Aug 27, 2024
Whats New At The Airport
Kathy Kramer
Sep 03, 2024
State Fair
Robyn Barness
Sep 10, 2024
Rascal Rodeo
Oktoberfest Celebration
Oct 15, 2024
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President's Message

Lynn Harlington

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I am honored to serve as your Southwest Rotary President for the 2023-2024 year. As I have spoken with many of you, the common thread is people want connection. This led me to this year's theme- "You Make A Difference."  It takes each one of us to take the time to connect at community service events,  weekly meetings, social events, and above all, to each other.
 
I look forward to each of you "Making A Difference."