Community Service
We find ways to serve the interests of the people in our communities. We use our knowledge of local issues to identify areas of need and then apply our expertise and diverse perspectives to find solutions.
Rotary members work in our community feeding people, tutoring children, maintaining parks and playgrounds, and much more. Since 1974, the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor has improved our community. Community Service projects are funded annually from funds raised by the club during the previous Rotary Year.
We consider the following to identify projects that will significantly impact our community:
- Improve the quality of life of our neighbors in the community (e.g., food, shelter, safety, and structural and environmental improvements).
- Assist those in need.
- Improve the educational opportunities for our children and adults.
- Improve recreational opportunities for our community.
- Improve the infrastructure in our community.
- Improve the safety of our community.
- Allow the club to partner with others in the community.
- Provide hands-on experiences for the club members.
- Provide club fellowship during the performance of the project.
Here are just a few of the projects we have undertaken over the years:
Skansie Brothers Park Flag Pole
Skansie Brothers Park Flag Pole
We installed the original flag pole and have maintained the flag ever since Skansie Brothers Park was established.
Skansie Brothers Park Pavilion
Skansie Brothers Park Pavilion
The park is a cornerstone of the Historic Gig Harbor downtown waterfront. The Pavilion is host to the summer concerts in the park series, the farmers market, as well as many community gatherings.
Harbor History Museum School House
Harbor History Museum School House
Restored the one room schoolhouse at the Harbor History Museum and built the courtyard around the school.
Rotary Bark Park
Rotary Bark Park
We helped build and sponsored the off-leash dog park in Gig Harbor.
Wilkinson Farm Community Gardens Fence
Wilkinson Farm Community Gardens Fence
Built the fence for the Wilkinson Farm community gardens.
Downtown Gig Harbor Flower Baskets
Downtown Gig Harbor Flower Baskets
Partner with the Downtown Waterfront Alliance to water and maintain the flower baskets along the downtown waterfront corridor during summer months.
Pavilion at Key Peninsula
Pavilion at Key Peninsula
Helped build the pavilion at Key Peninsula.
Connie's Clock
Connie's Clock
Donated “Connie’s Clock” to the City of Gig Harbor.
Rotary Aviation Zone
Rotary Aviation Zone
Partnered with the Friends of Tacoma Narrows Airport to build the Aviation Zone at the airport.