ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
OPINION NO. 90-10


Question
     May a judicial officer serve as a board member of a local Rotary club?

Answer
     CJC Canon 5(B) allows a judicial officer to serve as a board member of
a local Rotary club.  However, CJC Canon 5(B)(2)  prohibits solicitation of
funds for any civic or charitable organization by a judicial officer and a
judicial officer may not use or permit the use of the prestige of the
office for solicitation of funds.  Therefore, even though a judicial
officer may serve on a Rotary board, a judicial officer may not participate
in the solicitation of funds but may attend fundraising events.