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2024-2025 Governor’s Team
District Governor
Michael Driebe
District Governor Elect
Gilda Moshir
District Governor Nominee
Dennis Franklin
DG Nominee Designate
Kari Anderson
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What is Rotary?
Rotary is an international membership organization made up of diverse groups of people who share a passion for and commitment to enhancing communities and improving lives across the world. Rotary clubs exist in almost every country. Being a member is an opportunity to take action and make a difference.
How Did We Get Here?
We’ve been making history and bringing our world closer together for more than 100 years. The first Rotary club was started in Chicago, Illinois, in 1905 by an attorney named Paul Harris. Harris wanted to bring together a group of professionals with different backgrounds and skills as a way to exchange ideas and form meaningful acquaintances. In August 1910, there were 16 Rotary clubs in the United States and by 1912 Rotary started to expand internationally. By July 1925, Rotary clubs existed on six continents. Today, there are more than 35,000 clubs, in almost every country in the world.
Although Rotary clubs develop autonomous service programs, all Rotarians worldwide are united in a campaign for the global eradication of polio. Through the PolioPlus program, Rotarians have contributed more than $2.1 billion to date and provided an army of volunteers to promote and assist at national immunization days in polio-endemic countries around the world.
Find out more about Rotary by visiting the Rotary International website.
The Four-Way Test
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
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Is it the TRUTH?
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Is it FAIR to all concerned?
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Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
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Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
WE CONNECT PEOPLE
Rotary unites more than a million people
Through Rotary clubs, people from all continents and cultures come together to exchange ideas, and form friendships and professional connections while making a difference in their backyards and around the world.
WE TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES
We take action locally and globally
Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. We persevere until we deliver real, lasting solutions.
WE SOLVE PROBLEMS
No challenge is too big for us
For more than 110 years, we’ve bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, promote clean water and sanitation, and fight disease.
Connect In Calgary
Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, and explore enlightening breakout sessions against the backdrop of Calgary’s picturesque beauty nestled amid the Canadian Rockies.
Fueled by friendship and a spirit of collaboration, exchange best practices, ignite innovative projects, and form lifelong connections with fellow changemakers from around the world.
Take part in this transformative, one-of-a-kind event and experience the Magic All Around at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada 21-25 June 2025.
Did you know that several U.S. presidents have been Rotarians?
Leaders like Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump shared Rotary’s commitment to service and community.
As we approach Election Day, let’s remember the Rotary 4-Way Test as a guide:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all?
No matter who we vote for, let’s engage with respect, integrity, and a heart for the greater good.
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Las Vegas After Hours Rotary Club held their annual Halloween Club meeting and with our DG’s visit scheduled of the same evening, we decided to have a Disney-themed event to kick off the excitement for the 5300 District Conference Disneyland on Saturday April 15, 2025. Our DG got right into the spirit of the evening, dressed as Groucho Marx! It was a fun-filled, informative evening, with his favorite Italian food and lemon squares.
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thanks Governor for a fun time!
🚨 TOMORROW: Join Us for a Historic Red Ribbon Week Celebration! 🎗️
The family of fallen DEA Agent "Kiki" Camarena will join us for a special community event at West Covina High School. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of something meaningful!
📅 TOMORROW, Saturday, October 26
⏰ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 West Covina High School
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
What to expect:
Free pancake breakfast! 🥞
LA Rams Cheerleaders
45+ resource booths focusing on mental health & community programs
School performances
Special appearances by DEA, LASD, CHP, and local first responders
This year's theme: Mental Health & Drug Prevention
Special thanks to the Rotary Club of West Covina and West Covina School District for making this possible!
Register? Just show up! Expected attendance: 1,500+
For more info: Contact Dave Alfaro at (626) 484-2928
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World Polio Day: Our Fight Against Wild Poliovirus
Today, October 24th, we celebrate World Polio Day! This annual observance was established by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against polio.
A Brief History:
1988: The Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched
1994: The Americas were declared polio-free
2020: Africa was declared free of wild poliovirus
Today: Wild poliovirus remains endemic in just two countries
Rotary has been at the forefront of the fight against polio for over 30 years. Our efforts, along with our partners, have reduced polio cases by 99.9% worldwide since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.
Share Your Story:
We want to hear from you! How has the fight against wild poliovirus touched your life? Have you participated in vaccination campaigns? Do you remember a time when polio was more prevalent? Share your personal connection to this crucial cause in the comments below.
Together, we can end polio for good. Let's make history!
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Nevada Governor Sandoval's Proclamation photo with a quick note that the State of Nevada embraced Rotary’s Polio eradication mission on October 24, 2017 proclaiming that day as "World Polio Day in Nevada”
📊 Join us tomorrow at 6 PM for an interactive session on "Rotary Action Plan"
Special Facilitator: Mary Ann Lutz will guide us through understanding and implementing the Rotary Action Plan - our roadmap to greater community impact and organizational growth.
Learn how to:
✨ Define your club's unique identity
🎯 Set powerful 6 mont-1 year and beyond goals
🤝 Enhance community engagement
🌟 Increase your club's impact
🔍 Discover practical strategies to:
Expand your reach
Boost member engagement
Foster innovation
📅 When: Tomorrow, October 24th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Zoom
Register now to be part of shaping our club's future! on DaCdb or us06web.zoom.us/j/88020152960?pwd=f90lFBQvakMhFQ3Q33iGDhpmEls3p7.1
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Rotarians, get ready for some Disney magic! Exclusive Disneyland Park Ticket Discounts! Starting October 21st, unlock special rates on Disneyland tickets when you book your stay for our multi-club conference (April 11-13, 2025). Why just attend a conference when you can have a Disney adventure too? It's like finding a hidden Mickey – but this time, it's saving you money! Stay at the enchanted Disneyland Hotel Enjoy discounted park admission Network with fellow Rotarians Experience the magic of Disney Don't let this deal vanish like Cinderella's carriage at midnight! Book your hotel and grab those discounted tickets www.mydisneygroup.com/GDDD25A
or by calling (714) 520-5005, M-F from 8 am to 5 pm PST.
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📣 Attention Rotarians! 🌟
Dennis Franklin, District Membership Chair, and 26-27 District Governor here with an exciting challenge for your club!
🤔 Question: What are three upcoming events in your club that would entice a prospective Rotarian?
Think about:
A hands-on service project
A club program with a captivating speaker
A fun social gathering
You probably have these on your calendar already. But how can we use them to boost membership? 🚀
Join our District Membership Committee's monthly Zoom meeting to discover effective strategies for identifying and motivating potential members to attend your events!
🗓️ Mark your calendars:
Date: Tuesday, October 16
Time: 6:15 PM
Platform: Zoom (Link on DaCdb district calendar
Can't wait to see you there and grow our Rotary family together! 💪🌍
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