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The Walla Walla Noon Rotary Club has been a vibrant and consistent presence at the Southeast Washington Fair and Frontier Days for many years. Their involvement exemplifies Rotary’s motto: Service Above Self.

 

Update from 2025 fundraiser

We had 69 volunteers with five of these are not members. The club worked over 150 hours over five days raising over $20,000 for scholarships and other worthwhile projects.

It has been an honor and a privilege to work with all of you!  And for me, just sitting there with you and chatting, and getting a glimpse of what is going on in your life and business, really is the best part of volunteering!!  Tom Osborn, Committee Chair

Volunteer Activities

  • Parking and Ticketing: Club members and their families have traditionally volunteered to manage parking lots and help with various duties throughout the fair week—from Wednesday through Sunday. This hands-on work helps streamline fair operations and ensures a welcoming experience for attendees.

  • Fundraising for Youth Scholarships: Proceeds from these efforts directly support youth scholarships and local community projects. The club uses this opportunity not only to raise funds but also to connect with the broader Walla Walla community.

Rotary Spirit at the Fair

  • Members proudly wear Rotary gear and often share smiles and camaraderie with fairgoers, embodying the spirit of fellowship and service.

  • The club’s presence is also a chance to educate the public about Rotary’s mission and recruit new members who are inspired by their visible impact.

  • The club’s participation is a staple on their calendar, aligning with the fair’s schedule which kicks off the Wednesday before Labor Day and includes events like the Demolition Derby, PRCA Rodeo, and the Frontier Days Parade.

 

Small Trees, Big Impact

 Updated 12/20/25

Thank You for Making the Small Trees Fundraiser a Success!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our members and member businesses who contributed their creativity, time, and energy to the Small Trees Fundraiser.

  • Beautifully decorated Christmas trees were designed and donated.  Each tree had a special theme with coordinating gifts. 
  • Generous bidding brought the community together in the spirit of giving as we raised funds for scholarships.  Our tree bidders really wanted to make a difference for our youth by lending a helping hand.
  • Record-breaking funds raised — more than ever before in the history of this event.
  • The Marcus Whitman Hotel offered key support in furnishing and setting up the tables with linens and electrical cords.  They also brought in four new tree sponsors who built wonderful trees!
  • Thank you to Dian Ver Valen with the Blue Mountain Humane Society for their support. Dian loaned our club the required clip boards and acrylic stands, along with several electrical cords to support the small trees display and the bidding process. 

Your dedication and generosity certainly made this year’s fundraiser “Merry and Bright” and very impactful. Thank you for your contributions, whether you built a tree, bid on a tree, looked at a tree - all together we gave our community a wonderful gift by creating a special event for all to visit this festive Holiday Season and raising well over last year’s numbers.

 

Community Impact

  • Scholarships: The fundraiser has become a major source of funding for the club’s scholarship program, supporting students across the Walla Walla Valley.

  • Outreach: The event relies on Rotary members to volunteer their time for set-up day and take-day down day, which is focused on helping all tree sponsors find their assigned table! The event creates a wonderful opportunity for Rotarians to interact with leaders in the greater community who may be interested in joining the Walla Walla Noon Rotary Club!

  • Annual Success: This year the event has raised over $16,000, with hopes to grow even more thanks to community support.

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