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
Nominations open for 2024 Wilsonville First Citizen Award
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Wilsonville First Citizen award. The deadline is January 31, 2025. Nominations should be submitted online at WilsonvilleRotary.com/nominate.
Rotary partners with Wanker’s Corner for Pints for Polio event
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville and the Wanker’s Corner Café & Saloon are partnering on a Pints for Polio fundraising event on World Polio Day, which is Thursday, October 24. It will take place at the restaurant, 8499 SW Main St., Wilsonville, OR 97070.
Experience fun and service at Rotary Action Week July 21–27
What is Rotary? We are People of Action. That's why members of the Rotary Club of Wilsonville are declaring the week of July 21-27, 2024 to be Rotary Action Week. "We find that sometimes people have heard of Rotary but they don't know what it is," Rotary Club of...
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: History of Butteville and the Butteville Store
Club Meeting: History of Butteville and the Butteville Store
Ben Williams, a resident of French Prairie and President of Friends of Historic Butteville, will present on the history of Butteville and the Historic Butteville Store. Once a thriving port town and the "Hops capital of Oregon," Butteville faced decline with the arrival...
Club Meeting: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) within Rotary
Club Meeting: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) within Rotary
Chase Morinaka, Rotary IDEA Task Force Co-Chair, will present on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) within Rotary. He will discuss the core principles guiding Rotary's commitment to IDEA, including valuing diversity, recognizing barriers to participati...
One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio
One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio
World Polio Day is October 24 and we invite you to join us at Wanker's Corner Saloon & Cafe in Wilsonville for a special Pints for Polio event! 10% of all purchases during the day will support the fight to end polio, and you can make an even bigger impact by painting yo...
Club Assembly: Club Committees and Their Yearly Goals
Club Assembly: Club Committees and Their Yearly Goals
A Club Assembly is a special meeting where Rotarians receive updates and collaborate on goals for the current Rotary year. President Mike Bishop will lead a discussion on Club Committees and their yearly objectives. The public is invited to learn more about the Rotary C...
Club Meeting: The Innovative TotaChair
Club Meeting: The Innovative TotaChair
Dan Burns and Rob Molzahn, committee chairs of the Rotary Club of Newberg Early Birds, will present on the TotaChair, a lightweight, “tote-able” multi-use chair designed by Ken Austin, co-founder of A-dec. This innovative chair is fabricated and assembled by Rotaria...
Special Veteran’s Day Appreciation Event in Charbonneau
Special Veteran's Day Appreciation Event in Charbonneau
Rotary Club of Wilsonville's Good Eggs Omelet and Pancake Breakfasts are a cherished tradition. At our Veterans Day Appreciation event in Charbonneau, we’ll serve made-to-order omelets and signature hotcakes to honor our veterans. While this event is about gratitude, ...
Club Meeting: History of Agriculture in French Prairie and Oregon
Club Meeting: History of Agriculture in French Prairie and Oregon
Ben Williams, resident of French Prairie and President of Friends of Historic Butteville, will present on the History of Agriculture in French Prairie and Oregon. Native American cultures thrived in French Prairie long before non-native settlers arrived. The area's uniq...
Club Meeting: Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Update
Club Meeting: Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Update
Sheriff Angela Brandenburg of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be giving an update on the CCSO. She will discuss her priorities for improving the department to meet public safety needs, focusing on transparency, accountability, and innovative approach...
Club Meeting: Caring for Special Needs Donkeys at Oregon Donkey Sanctuary
Club Meeting: Caring for Special Needs Donkeys at Oregon Donkey Sanctuary
Jim Urquhart from the Donkey Sanctuary of Oregon will present on Caring for Special Needs Donkeys at Oregon Donkey Sanctuary. Since 2006, Jim and his wife Rhonda have transformed their 40-acre farm into a sanctuary for neglected and abused donkeys. They established Oreg...
The Rotary Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do …
First … is it the truth?
Second … is it fair to all concerned?
Third … will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Fourth … will it be beneficial to all concerned?