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
Salgado, Limbo, Hit Machine returning to Wilsonville Rotary Summer Concerts
Curtis Salgado, Hit Machine, Rockit Radio and Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts will be the performers for the four weeks of the 2024 Wilsonville Rotary Summer Concerts, the Rotary Club of Wilsonville announced.
Rotary Concerts, Farmers Market to share space in Town Center Park
The Wilsonville Rotary Summer Concerts and the Wilsonville Farmers Market will share the use of Town Center Park for the 2024 season, leaders with both community events have announced.
Brad Hansen named 2023 Wilsonville First Citizen
Brad Hansen is the newest Wilsonville First Citizen, Rotary Club of Wilsonville President Gladys Boutwell announced at Rotary’s annual Heart of Gold Dinner & Auction on Thursday night, April 11.
According to Boutwell, “Brad is a wonderful volunteer and community leader. He leads with a kind, patient and thoughtful outlook, always anticipating needs of those around him and setting the right example and tone for others to succeed.”
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 Meeting: Coffee Creek Puppy Program
Club Meeting: Coffee Creek Puppy Program
Heather Ohmart, a Contract Trainer with Canine Companions, will share the inspiring story of the Coffee Creek Puppy Program. This program at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility pairs inmates with puppies destined to become service dogs for individuals with disabiliti...
Club Meeting: The Journey of a 2012 Rotary Scholarship Recipient
Club Meeting: The Journey of a 2012 Rotary Scholarship Recipient
Jeff Lulay, Brand Marketer at Nike, will talk about his experience growing up in the Wilsonville community and the transformational impact it played on his development through college and into his professional career. Jeff is a past receipt of the Rotary Scholarship - g...
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
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Second … is it fair to all concerned?
Third … will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Fourth … will it be beneficial to all concerned?