Rotary Club of Juneau

Rotary Club of Juneau Our Rotary club, "The Downtown Club," meets Tuesdays at noon in TK McGuires at the Ramada Hotel

📣 No luncheon meeting today!After a busy week of Brewfest, we’re giving our hardworking Rotarians a little time to recha...
09/29/2026

đź“Ł No luncheon meeting today!

After a busy week of Brewfest, we’re giving our hardworking Rotarians a little time to recharge. ❤️

So many of our club members volunteered their time and energy to help make this year’s Brewfest a success—and that’s exactly what Rotary is all about: Service Above Self.

From planning and organizing to pouring, greeting guests, cleaning up and everything in between, our members were out in the community working together to make a great event happen.

We’re proud of the time and energy our members give to Juneau, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make Brewfest such a success!

No luncheon meeting today. We’ll see you next week!

Thank you, Dalton Signature!
09/26/2026

Thank you, Dalton Signature!

🍻 What a great evening at the 2026 Beerfest Dinner! 🍻A huge thank-you to our amazing Brewfest Committee, who worked alon...
09/26/2026

🍻 What a great evening at the 2026 Beerfest Dinner! 🍻

A huge thank-you to our amazing Brewfest Committee, who worked alongside our valued partner, Devil's Club Brewing Company, to pull off an incredible dinner and such a strong kickoff to Capital Brewfest weekend!

We’re so excited about the amazing lineup of vendors joining us at today’s Brewfest! And, of course, an event like this wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our community sponsors. 💙

Head over to the Brewfest website for the full list of vendors and sponsors—and give them some love! https://capbrewfest.co/

🍺 Haven’t grabbed your tickets yet? Hustle on over to the website or purchase at the door!

We can’t wait to see everyone today. Cheers to another great Brewfest! 🍻

Thank you, Mayor Beth Weldon, for joining us at our club luncheon yesterday!We loved seeing the exchange between Mayor W...
09/16/2026

Thank you, Mayor Beth Weldon, for joining us at our club luncheon yesterday!

We loved seeing the exchange between Mayor Weldon and our Rotary Youth Exchange student, Theresa, from Germany. Theresa presented Mayor Weldon with keepsakes from her home, along with a letter from the mayor of her hometown in Germany addressed to Mayor Weldon.

It was a special reminder of the ways Rotary creates connections that extend far beyond our local communities—and of the impact and opportunities that come from building relationships around the world. 🌎

And speaking of community impact, a special thank you to our speakers from Polaris House, Hazel LeCount and Shannon McCain.

Polaris House is dedicated to supporting people living with mental illness through community, connection, recovery, and opportunities for meaningful participation in work and life. We appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the important work they are doing in our community.

The Rotary Club of Juneau was honored to recognize The Juneau Independent with the 2025 Vocational Service Award in the ...
03/12/2026

The Rotary Club of Juneau was honored to recognize The Juneau Independent with the 2025 Vocational Service Award in the Nonprofit category.

Launched in 2025 as a community-supported nonprofit newsroom, The Juneau Independent was created with a clear mission: to provide independent, nonpartisan, high-quality local journalism that serves Juneau first.

Founder Mark Sabbatini, a journalist with nearly four decades of experience reporting around the world, made the bold decision to build a news organization rooted directly in the community it covers. Since its launch, the Independent has delivered consistent, on-the-ground reporting — including critical coverage during Juneau’s record-breaking snowstorm.

Strong communities depend on informed citizens, and informed citizens depend on trusted local news.

Congratulations to The Juneau Independent for its dedication to truth, fairness, and serving the people of Juneau through journalism.

The award was presented during the Rotary Club of Juneau’s Vocational Service Awards Reception at Devil’s Club Brewing, celebrating individuals and organizations whose work strengthens our community.

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The Rotary Club of Juneau was proud to recognize Anne Kurland with the 2025 Individual Vocational Service Award.In a tow...
03/11/2026

The Rotary Club of Juneau was proud to recognize Anne Kurland with the 2025 Individual Vocational Service Award.

In a town like Juneau, leadership isn’t always about titles — it’s about who steps up when something needs to be done. For nearly two decades, Anne has done exactly that through her commitment to Girl Scouts in Juneau.

What began as helping lead her daughter’s troop grew into years of mentorship, guidance, and behind-the-scenes leadership supporting troops, volunteers, and families across the community. Even after her own children graduated, Anne stepped forward again to serve as Juneau Service Unit Manager, helping ensure Girl Scouts in our community continues to thrive.

Her work helps young people develop courage, confidence, and character — and the ripple effect of that mentorship will be felt in Juneau for years to come.

Congratulations, Anne, and thank you for your steady commitment to supporting and uplifting young people in our community.



The Rotary Club of Juneau was honored to recognize Jim Heumann with the 2025 Vocational Service Award in the Arts.For ye...
03/11/2026

The Rotary Club of Juneau was honored to recognize Jim Heumann with the 2025 Vocational Service Award in the Arts.

For years, Jim has quietly helped grow Juneau’s printmaking community — teaching classes, mentoring artists, and sharing his craft with anyone curious enough to try it.

Many of the printmakers and artists teaching in Juneau today had their first experience with block printing in one of Jim’s classes. He has even built his own hydraulic printing presses and made them available for public use, helping lower the barrier for others to explore the art form.

That spirit of generosity and mentorship helped inspire the energy behind Juneau’s first Wayzgoose printmaking festival, bringing artists, printers, and community members together to celebrate the craft.

Jim’s work reminds us that the arts are not just about creating — they are about sharing knowledge, building community, and inviting others into the creative process.

Congratulations, Jim, and thank you for the impact you’ve had on Juneau’s creative community.

The Rotary Club of Juneau was proud to recognize Juneau Karate Academy with the 2025 Business Vocational Service Award.F...
03/08/2026

The Rotary Club of Juneau was proud to recognize Juneau Karate Academy with the 2025 Business Vocational Service Award.

Founded by Sensei Nathan Young, the academy is about much more than martial arts. It’s a place where young people learn discipline, confidence, and respect — and where leadership begins at an early age.

Students as young as nine begin learning how to mentor others, and many go on to become instructors themselves. Today, much of the academy’s teaching team is made up of middle and high school students who are already guiding younger students with patience and care.

Week after week, class after class, Juneau Karate Academy is helping shape strong bodies, strong minds, and strong hearts — and raising a generation of thoughtful, capable leaders in our community.

Congratulations to Sensei Nathan Young and the entire Juneau Karate Academy community. We are grateful for the impact you’re making in Juneau.

Juneau Karate Academy

🌱 Vocational Service Award: Darren SnyderSome people quietly show up everywhere in a community.That’s Darren Snyder.As a...
03/07/2026

🌱 Vocational Service Award: Darren Snyder

Some people quietly show up everywhere in a community.

That’s Darren Snyder.

As an Extension Agent with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service, Darren has spent decades helping Juneau residents grow food, share knowledge, and build stronger connections to the land and to each other.

He helped establish the Douglas Community Garden, organized the Juneau Chicken Summit and Tour de Coop, hosts annual Fungi Foraging events, and helps lead Juneau Family Fish Camp, where families learn salmon processing alongside cultural traditions.

His work brings together growers, educators, cultural practitioners, and neighbors — strengthening food security and community resilience in Juneau.

We are honored to recognize Darren with the Rotary Club of Juneau’s Public Service Vocational Service Award.

Congratulations, Darren!

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting this year’s Vocational Service Award recipients!

UAF Cooperative Extension Juneau District

Last night, the Rotary Club of Juneau gathered to celebrate something powerful: vocation in service to community.At our ...
03/03/2026

Last night, the Rotary Club of Juneau gathered to celebrate something powerful: vocation in service to community.

At our 2025 Vocational Service Awards, we honored six individuals and organizations whose daily work strengthens Juneau — in public service, volunteer leadership, nonprofit journalism, the arts, business, and collaboration.

These honorees remind us that vocation is more than a job. It is an opportunity — every single day — to lead with integrity, to build goodwill, and to serve others.

Congratulations to:

🔹 Darren Snyder – Public Service
🔹 Anne Kurland – Individual Service
🔹 Juneau Independent – Nonprofit Service
🔹 Jim Heumann – Arts
🔹 Juneau Karate Academy – Business
🔹 CBJ Streets & Fleet Maintenance – Collaboration

Each award included a $500 donation to a nonprofit of the recipient’s choosing — continuing the cycle of service in our community.

A special thank you to our incredible host venue, Devil’s Club Brewing, for providing such a welcoming space for this celebration. We are grateful for your partnership and hospitality.

✨ Stay tuned in the coming days as we share individual spotlight posts highlighting each of this year’s award recipients.

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