Welcome to the Rotary Club of Washington, DC
Upcoming Lunch Programs
In-Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: David Trigaux
Enriching our Local DMV Youth and Community at-large thru Debate. Debate as an Enabler of Peace and Conflict Resolution.
David Trigaux
Originally the only staff member at WUDL, David Trigaux now oversees all of WUDL programming and its development efforts. He wears many hats around the WUDL, ranging from coach training and curriculum development to grant writing, volunteer management, and fundraising. He works with the Board to determine the strategic direction of the organization. Under his leadership, the
organization has grown from just over 100 students to serving thousands each year.
A former high school and college debater, David has coached debate for more than a decade. While he believes that the greatest benefits of debate aren’t tied to wins and losses, his students have achieved competitive success along the way, including many qualifiers and break-round participants at the Tournament of Champions, NFL/NSDA, NCFL, the UDNC, and UDL MS Nationals (6x time champs). He’s also coached a multinational team to an international title to the International Space Society’s spUN Debate Program. Many of David’s former students have been awarded college scholarships for debate.
Outside of WUDL, David has worked in local and national politics as a consultant, researcher, and campaign staffer. He’s worked to develop an international debate and civic discourse curriculum, served on the Board of Directors for Pay our Interns, a non-profit dedicated to advocating for paid internships in the public and private sector.
David was named one of the National After-school Association’s Next Generation Leaders for 2019, and completed CityBridge’s Design Studio Incubator, Louise Burrell Miller cohort for new program design centered around ESL Debate.
In-Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Christine Cotter
Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis
Christine Cotter became Executive Director of Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis in 2024.
Before joining Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis, Ms. Cotter was Vice President of Public
Relations at American Professional Agency, Inc. She has more than 20 years of
experience in managing and working with membership organizations, including the
American Society of Psychoanalytic Physicians, American Psychiatric Association
district branches, and Maryland and District of Columbia Society of Clinical Oncology.
Christine works with our Board and volunteers, and is responsible for the administration
of Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis.
Our Upcoming Events
In-Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: David Trigaux
Topic: Enriching our Local DMV Youth and Community at-large thru Debate. Debate as an Enabler of Peace and Conflict Resolution.
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Membership Committee Meeting
Topic: Membership growth and retention for the Rotary Club of Washington DC
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In-Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Christine Cotter
Topic: Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis
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Interested in the Rotary Club of Washington DC?
ATTEND LUNCH
Visitors are warmly invited to attend a weekly luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Washington, D.C. to experience our culture of service, leadership, and fellowship. The Club meets every Wednesday from 12:30–1:30 p.m. at the University Club of Washington, D.C. (1135 16th Street NW), with informal fellowship beginning at approximately 12:15 p.m. Guests are encouraged to register in advance using the link below and to introduce themselves at the registration table upon arrival. The cost of lunch is $42.
MEMBERSHIP INFO
We would also like to invite you to attend a New & Prospective Membership Orientation, which takes place on the 3rd Monday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Please register HERE.
It’s the best opportunity to meet Club leaders and learn more firsthand about why joining us is so rewarding personally and professionally.
APPLY TODAY
If you are looking for a place to serve, lead, and connect with others who care about making a difference, we invite you to apply for membership in the Rotary Club of Washington, D.C. Our members come from many professions and backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to “Service Above Self” and to building community in the nation’s capital. Simply complete the application using the link below, and a member of our team will reach out to welcome you and guide you through the next steps.
Impacting the Community
Our members take action to create lasting change in Washington, D.C. and around the world. Through service projects, partnerships, grants, and hands-on volunteerism, we work to address real needs in our community while building meaningful relationships with those we serve and with one another.
Rotary is where people come together to turn commitment into impact.
Our Impact
