2025–2026 Rotary Foundation District Service Award
Congratulations to Nancy Docekal of the Rotary Club of Three Creeks Vancouver, who has been nominated for the 2025–2026 Rotary Foundation District Service Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership as District 5100 Grants Chair.
In a district where all 64 clubs are eligible to apply for District Grants, Nancy’s work has helped clubs successfully navigate Rotary Foundation requirements, develop stronger service projects, and maintain the stewardship standards that protect Foundation funds and maximize their impact in our communities.
During her five years as Grants Chair, Nancy has carefully reviewed every district grant application for accuracy and completeness. She also works with clubs after grants are awarded to ensure receipts, reporting, and compliance requirements are met, helping clubs remain eligible for future funding.
Her leadership has made a measurable difference by:
· Keeping clubs informed through clear timelines, reminders, and guidance across multiple grant cycles.
· Helping clubs submit stronger, compliant grant applications by answering questions about eligibility, stewardship, and qualification requirements.
· Protecting Rotary Foundation resources by reviewing and approving more than 117 District Grants totaling over $173,000, including $18,000 supporting international projects.
· Strengthening long-term participation by supporting clubs through project completion and reporting, giving members the confidence to pursue future grants.
Charles Mackey of the Rotary Club of Greater Clark County shared his appreciation for Nancy’s support:
“Whenever I had a problem or question with an application, Nancy responded quickly, patiently, and comprehensively. Nancy proactively kept me informed and always went above and beyond.”
Past District Governor Renée Campbell, District Rotary Foundation Chair, noted that Nancy’s work is driven by her compassion for the people served through Rotary projects and her commitment to ensuring District Designated Funds are used effectively while creating opportunities for every club to participate.
Club President Kristi Straight added:
“Her consistent, behind-the-scenes leadership protects Rotary Foundation funds, strengthens club confidence in the grants process, and turns Rotary’s giving into well-executed service year after year. Recognizing Nancy honors the standard of stewardship and support that makes The Rotary Foundation’s work possible throughout District 5100.”
Nancy’s dedication exemplifies the service, stewardship, and leadership that make Rotary projects successful throughout District 5100.
Nancy Docekal (center) with Susan Holmberg, District Governor 2025-26, and Renee Campbell, District Rotary Foundation Chair
District 5100 Working to Prevent Cervical Cancer
For more than 40 years, Rotary has led the global effort to eradicate polio through education, advocacy, and vaccination. Today, Rotary members are helping launch another public health initiative—working to eliminate cervical cancer and reduce other HPV-related cancers through awareness, education, vaccination, and screening.
Districts 5100 and 5110 are partnering with Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU and Immunize Oregon to promote this important disease prevention effort across Oregon. Unlike PolioPlus, this initiative is not a fundraising campaign. Instead, Rotarians are being asked to serve as community leaders by helping educate families, promote vaccination and screening, and connect local organizations with trusted health resources.
The effort was inspired by a presentation at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary by Alabama Rotarian Dr. Isabel Scarinci and the public health team behind OperationWipeout.org, a successful statewide initiative focused on eliminating cervical cancer. Oregon has now launched a similar campaign, with a kickoff summit held in Bend this spring featuring speakers from Alabama.
Clubs throughout District 5100 are invited to host a 20-minute presentation featuring representatives from Immunize Oregon and/or one of the six Knight Cancer Institute cancer control specialists serving communities across the state.
Rotary International has supported cervical cancer prevention for more than a decade. Since 2014, The Rotary Foundation has awarded more than $10.3 million in Global Grants supporting cervical cancer prevention projects worldwide.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Vaccination against cancer-causing strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), regular screening, and timely treatment of precancerous lesions can prevent the disease before it develops. These same prevention efforts also reduce the risk of several other HPV-related cancers, including cancers of the head, neck, and throat.
The goal is simple: prevent cancer before it starts and save lives through education, vaccination, and early detection.
If your club would like to schedule a presentation, please reach out to:
Alan Bacharach – Rotary Club of Portland Pearl
Nancy Boyle – Rotary Club of West Linn
Together, Rotary can help eliminate cervical cancer and improve the health of communities throughout Oregon.
Learning that Grows Membership and Creates Lasting Impact Through Service
Strong clubs begin with informed, engaged Rotarians. Effective training helps members develop the knowledge and skills needed to identify community needs, build partnerships, lead successful service projects, write grants, steward club resources, strengthen leadership, and communicate Rotary’s impact to their communities.
District 5100 offers many opportunities for learning, including the Vibrant Club Workshop, Spring Training, and the extensive online courses available through the Rotary Learning Center on MyRotary.org. These programs help clubs become stronger, more vibrant, and better equipped to create lasting community impact while attracting and retaining members.
The District Learning & Development Committee is now evaluating how training is delivered and wants to hear directly from Rotarians.
A brief district-wide survey asks members about:
Topics they would like to learn more about.
Preferred learning formats, including online, in-person, or hybrid options.
Whether overnight training events fit their schedules.
Additional ideas and suggestions for future learning opportunities.
The survey takes only a few minutes to complete, and your feedback will help shape future district training opportunities.
Please complete the survey at:
Survey link: HERE
The goal is simple: build training that reflects how Rotarians want to learn so clubs can continue delivering meaningful service, growing membership, and creating lasting impact.
If you or your club would like more information about Rotary Learning opportunities, please reach out to:
Amy Tracewell, Learning & Development Committee Chair – Rotary Club of Forest Grove