We are the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8
Established in 1910, the Rotary Club of Tacoma is the 8th oldest Rotary Club in the world. We believe in the power of in-person connection, enhancing our beautiful local community, and contributing to the well-being of the world in which we live. We would be delighted if you would join us at our next club meeting. Please contact the office at 253.473.7723 for information.
 
ROTARY CLUB OF TACOMA # 8
We are bringing together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, to encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.
 
 
 
This Week at Rotary
September 21, 2023
VOL. ONE HUNDRED, ISSUE 12
The Gearshift is a weekly publication to inform members of current events in the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8.
 
Quiz Fix
Register Here  (by Tuesday before noon) 
Paul Jensen
Paul grew up in Eastern Washington (shout out to the 509) where he devoured trivia books and game shows at an early age.  He has been writing/hosting pub quizzes since 2006. You can find him hosting quiz nights at The Skylark Cafe, Crown Bar, and The Local 907 as well as co-hosting the Shall We Compare Thee Podcast and singing with local faves The Profits. Hobbies include drinking lots of coffee and mispronouncing Flo Rida. This promises to be a fun and interactive meeting. Don't miss it!
Remember we are at the Eastside Community Center
1721 E 56th St, Tacoma, 98404
Supporting Our Community
 
Painting the Fireboat
JOIN US THIS 9-22 & 9-23 TO FINISH PAINTING!
 
August 2023
Packing Emergency Kits for Santa for Seniors
July 2023
Volunteering at Camp Goodtimes
 
June 2023
In meeting project supporting Raising Girls
Hygiene Bags ready for delivery
 
June 2023
In meeting project, making infant gift packages for STEP (Support the Enlisted Project) 
December 2, 2022
Partnering with Catholic Community Services, Tacoma Rescue Mission and YWCA to deliver hundreds of gifts to children in Pierce County. 
 
December 1, 2022
Packing holiday gifts for Senior Citizens in our Community
 
November 12, 2022
Packing 9600 Break Bags at EFN
November 3, 2022
Supporting our Military with Comfort Kits
 
Helping Local Non-Profits
Food Projects for Our Community

Supporting the military
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Little Free Library at EFN Filled After Thursday at 5
Distributing Books at Centro Rendu Community Resource Fair
 
Little Free Library Installations
 
Libraries Under Construction
Stocking Our Libraries
 
 
 
 
 
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE OUR AUCTION SUCCESSFUL 
From our amazing sponsors, the the members and business that donated fantastic items, to our guests who joined us in person and online to support our efforts.  The funds we raised will help us with the work we do both locally and globally. If you are a winning bidder the items are available for pickup in the Rotary office.  We still have a few folks with outstanding balances we encourage you to pay promptly. 
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Audacious Gallivanters
Financial Insights
Umpqua Bank              
Intrepid Questers
Titus Will Auto Group
True Adventurers
Dimmer Family Foundation
Cindy Grady
Kathryn Nelson
Timberland Bank             
John & Audrey West
Courageous
Connelly Law Offices
Heritage Bank   
Larsen Commercial- Industrial Realtors  
Greg & Sonja Rolsma     
Carol & Chris Webster
Kathi Willis
Wanderer
HomeStreet Bank
Banner Bank    
Community Health Care  
Moss Adams LLP
DPC       
Discovery Permit
Joe Gordon Jr
Bellarmine
Barry & Sharon Benson
Sharon Chambers-Gordon
Edward Jones
Jackie Flowers
Jim Harris
Charles & Teresa Hawkins
Donna Haynes
Rusty & Janet Hersey     
Roger Lilley
MultiCare Health System
Stadium Wealth Management
Buck & Joanne Thompson
Trusteed Plans Service Corporation
United Way of Pierce County
Wilson Albers   
Base Camp
Advancement Consulting
Marsha & Andrew Burns
Cedar + Slate
Peter & Ann Darling
Tacoma Tent & Awning
 
 
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Programs
Paul Jensen
Sep 21, 2023
Quiz Fix
Nick Bayard
Sep 28, 2023
BirdNote at 18: A brief history and look to the future
Erin Guinup
Oct 05, 2023
Tacoma Refugee Choir
Club and District Links
 
We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
La Quinta Inn and Suites
1425 East 27th St.
Tacoma, WA 98421
United States of America
Phone:
(253) 473-7723
We meet every Thursday except for the second Thursday of the month. On the second Thursday, we have Rotary @ 5 and have a vocational visit to a place of business of one of our Rotary Club members.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 is open to all people who want to make positive changes in our community and world.  We welcome all members and guests, regardless of race, nationality, religion, faith, gender, sexual orientation, cultural background, and ability. 
 
We will not tolerate racism.   We strive to become an anti-racist organization.  We are committed to learning more about how systemic racism has led to inequality in all systems – including education, housing, health, employment, wealth accumulation, policing, prosecution, sentencing, and incarceration – and working to eradicate inequality wherever we encounter it.
 
Our club is looking for a full time Club administrator. Please use this link to check out a short job description. 
Club Executives & Directors
President
Immediate Past President
President Elect
Vice President
Treasurer 2023-2025
Secretary 2022-2024
Board Member 2021-2024
Board Member 2021-2024
Board member 2021-2024
Board Member 2021-2024
Board Member 2022-2025
Board Member 2022-2025
Board Member 2022-2025
Board Member 2022-2025
Board Member 2023-2026
Board Member 2023-2026
Board Member 2023-2026
Board Member 2023-2026
Tacoma Rotary 8 Foundation Board President
Youth Services Officer
Youth Protection Officer
Club Administrator