These kits do more than meet a basic need. They help girls stay in school, participate in daily activities, and manage their periods with confidence and dignity.

Recently, volunteers gathered in Osoyoos for an introduction and training session led by Terry-Lynn and Colleen from Days for Girls Canada. Participants learned about the program, the kits, and how their sewing skills and volunteer hours can make a meaningful difference.

A big thank-you goes to Sherry Chamberlain of Osoyoos Rotary for organizing the training and helping bring this exciting opportunity to the community. Julie McCoy of the Rotary Club of the Rivers is stepping up as team leader, helping turn enthusiasm into action.

And the best part? You don't have to be an expert with a sewing machine to get involved! Projects like this bring together people with a variety of skills, from sewing and assembling kits to organizing supplies and supporting the team.

Small stitches. Big impact. This new partnership is a wonderful example of Rotary connecting people, communities, and causes to create lasting change.

Congratulations to everyone helping get the Osoyoos Days for Girls team off the ground. We can't wait to see what you'll accomplish!

For more information contact Julie McCoy at julie@juliemccoylaw.com

We celebrated honorary Wenatchee Rotary member Jim Russell’s elevation to the Arch Klumpf Society, a recognition that he has contributed more than $250,000 USD to the Rotary Foundation.

• $607,690 in bequest gifts, creating a legacy that will support Rotary's work for generations.
• $594,067 in cash gifts and pledges, providing resources to make a difference today and tomorrow.

Donors supported a remarkable range of causes, with 16 gifts directed to the Annual Fund, 14 to Endowment/SHARE, five to the Endowment–World Fund, four to Maternal and Child Health, and two to End Polio Now. Other gifts supported peace, the environment, education, community economic development, and Rotary Peace Centers.

Kathleen McNalty (Wenatchee Sunrise), Sherry Chamberlain (Osoyoos), Pete Erickson (Moses Lake), Paul Mulvihill (Kelowna Sunrise), Dana Koch (Kamloops West), Marjolein Lloyd (Kelowna Sunrise), Donna Gibson (Kamloops West), Norm LeCavalier (Kelowna Sunrise), Rob Hislop (Salmon Arm Daybreak), Mike Kintner (Wenatchee), Karl Ruether (Leavenworth), Darrell Blue (Yakima), Barb Moses (Toppenish), Martin Streich (Yakima), and Trevor Seamons (Ellensburg).

• Estate of Diane Marie
• Yakima Rotary Club
• EUE LLC
• Spirit Ridge Resort
• Kent Wong Photography
• Donna Gibson, CPA

Your contributions helped make the Hearts Across Borders celebration a memorable occasion and provided a wonderful opportunity to recognize the donors who made this campaign such an extraordinary success. We are truly grateful for your partnership and support!

But Inbound Orientation isn't just for the students.

YEOs, counselors, and RYE leaders spent time learning together, sharing experiences, discussing their roles, and strengthening the network of volunteers who support our students throughout the year. Youth Exchange succeeds because of the partnership between students, host families, clubs, counselors, YEOs, and our District team.

The weekend was also a great reminder of what it means to Fuel the Future and invest in the next generation.



Youth Exchange is about much more than sending a student to another country. It develops confidence, independence, cultural understanding, leadership, and friendships that can stretch across the globe.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Inbound Orientation a weekend of learning, laughter, collaboration, and belonging. We are excited to watch these students grow and discover where their Rotary Youth Exchange journey takes them this year.