Rotary Club of Okanogan-Omak

06/11/2026

“Service is at the heart of what we do.”

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06/03/2026

The Rotary Club of Okanogan-Omak was happy to help out with this program and members responded by donating quite a few boxes of books. Thank you Bryson Fico with the Okanogan County Therapeutic Court program for coming to speak to us about this program.

OKANOGAN — A newly formed Okanogan County Therapeutic Court Alumni Group has donated more than 500 paperback books to local correctional facilities after a months-long effort led by program graduate

05/29/2026

The Rotary Club of Okanogan-Omak is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Tim Patrick Vocational Scholarships, supporting students in our local communities who are pursuing hands‑on, career‑focused education. These scholarships reflect Rotary’s commitment to strengthening the workforce, uplifting youth, and investing in the future of the Okanogan Valley.

Incoming 2026-27 Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club President Ryan Christoph met and awarded each student with a check this week.

From Okanogan School District:
💡Lily Yusi attending Spokane Community College to pursue Esthetician certification.

💡Isaiah Brumback attending VOLTA Line School to become a linemen

💡Kimberly Ortiz attending Perry Technical Institute to become an electrician

💡Lucas Carlton attending Bellevue College to become a radiology technician

From Omak School District:
💡Ezeikal Comeslast attending WyoTech, Welding Program to become a welder

💡Cannon Christoph attending Perry Technical Institute for the Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology program

💡Fisher Gadeberg attending Spokane Community College for the Electrical Automation and Maintenance Program

💡Teagen Stroshane attending Perry Technical Institute for the Electrical Technology Program

The Tim Patrick Rotary Vocational Scholarship supports students from Okanogan School District and Omak School District who are pursuing training in fields such as:
☑Skilled Trades — welding, construction, electrical, automotive
☑Healthcare — CNA, medical assistant, dental assistant
☑Technical Programs — IT, drafting, digital media
☑Agriculture & Natural Resources
☑Other Approved Vocational Pathways

These scholarships help students access community college, trade school, certification programs, and other career‑training opportunities.

Tim Patrick was a longtime Rotarian well known for his photography business in the Okanogan Valley. He was passionate about the vocational scholarship, and we are proud to continue his legacy of support.

Scholarship funds are raised through Rotary Steak Nights, the Tim Patrick Memorial Golf Tournament, and generous community donations to the Rotary Scholarship Fund.

The 2026 Rotary Steak Nights remaining are June 17 and October 24 at the Okanogan Fairgrounds Agriplex. The Fourth Annual Tim Patrick Memorial Golf Tournament is expected to be held on Friday, May 7, 2027.

05/29/2026

The Rotary Club of Okanogan-Omak is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Baccalaureate Scholarships. Each year, the club awards scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors from the Omak and Okanogan school districts to support their freshman year of college.

Recipients from the Omak School District are Jacob Rough and Kinsey Christoph.
Jacob will attend Eastern Washington University to pursue a degree in Education, with the goal of becoming a high school English teacher. As the Social Media Manager for the Omak Chamber of Commerce, Jacob has developed strong communication and writing skills; he also is giving back to the community through volunteer work at North Elementary and Head Start.
Kinsey will attend Columbia Basin College to pursue a degree in Nursing. Currently serving as a firefighter and EMT with the Omak Fire Department, Kinsey plans to continue volunteering as
an EMT while completing her nursing education.

Recipients from Okanogan School District are Finlay Weston and Halley Craddock.
Finlay will attend California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he plans to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering with the goal of working in the aerospace industry. An Eagle Scout, Finlay has demonstrated leadership through Scouting and involvement in numerous high school clubs and activities.
Halley will attend Whitworth University to study Biology as she works toward a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Halley is the first female Eagle Scout in Okanogan County; her Eagle Scout project involved constructing a Veterans Memorial at the Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. She plans to continue her commitment to community service through the Honors Program at Whitworth.

Scholarship funds are raised through Rotary Steak Nights, the Tim Patrick Memorial Golf Tournament, and generous community donations to the Rotary Scholarship Fund.
The 2026 Rotary Steak Nights remaining are June 17 and October 24 at the Okanogan Fairgrounds Agriplex.

05/21/2026

We echo the Omak Elks Lodge #1742 BPOE and thank everyone for their support last night!

We look forward to Okanogan County obtaining a new sheriff K9 and the revitalization of the Veterans Park in Eastside thanks to the efforts of the Elks and your generous support.

05/17/2026

The Rotary Club of Okanogan-Omak has had a busy weekend. We went from the The Ron Schimke Memorial Kids Fishing Derby - Conconully yesterday to some community clean up projects today.

Members meet down at the Woody Island Trail in south Okanogan to do trail maintenance and clear brush. Then a group met on the Conconully Highway to clean up the litter on our section of highway.

05/17/2026

The 47th Annual Ron Schimke Memorial Okanogan-Omak Rotary Fishing Derby was held in Conconully on Saturday, May 16th at the Conconully State Park. Last year the event was renamed for Rotarian who passed in 2026, Ron Schimke. Ron had a great love for fishing and the joy it brought to kids and families.

The morning started off in the low 40s and a typical spring day of on and off showers was experienced. There were about 105 participants from 0-15 this year and they brought in quite the mix of trout and bass.

Winner of the 0-5 years old category was Leiney Brantner with a 2.11lb fish.

6-8 years old was won by Sophie Reed with a 2.36lb fish.

9-11 years old was won by Preston Grooms with a 2.62lb fish.

12-15 years old was won by Kaylie Desmond with a 2.16lb fish.

The Grand Champion was 12 year old Brittany Klett with a 3.05lb fish.

Thank you to all the participants who helped us to honor Ron. The 2027 Ron Schimke Memorial Okanogan-Omak Rotary Fishing Derby will be on Saturday, May 15, 2027.

01/01/2026

Here’s to a new year filled with hope and meaningful impact! 2026 is full of opportunities. How will your club bring positive change in the year ahead?

12/31/2025

We will be tuning in! Maci baked a beautiful (and delicious) cake for our last Halloween Steak night. Excited to see the adventures these two get to go on and hopefully we will have more stellar auction items from them in the future. Good luck!