Videos from the 2019 Peace Conference
Videos of the 2019 Peace Conference are posted on the Peace Conference page.
Important Dates:
2020-21 On-Line District Assembly Training
2019 Art for Peace Competition Winners
Theme: Pieces to Peace
1ST Place and Peoples’ Choice
We Are, We Do, We Become
Haide Callejas
West Prep Academy, Las Vegas, NV
District Governor 2020-21, Greg Jones
Greg grew up in Southern Illinois and met his wife, Brenda, in high school. Both graduated from the University of Illinois with Greg earning a BS in accountancy and Brenda a BS in elementary education. They moved to Southern California in 1985 and to Pasadena in 1991.
Greg was a partner in a national accounting firm for 29 years. Along the way he earned an MS in taxation and an MS in financial planning. In 2010 he started his own CPA and Wealth Management practices in Pasadena. Greg is a CPA, CFP, CLU (Certified Life Underwriter), PFS (Personal Financial Specialist) and ChFC (Charter Financial Consultant). Brenda is a librarian at Glendale Community College where she just finished her 26th year; she has an MS in library science and an MA in theology.
District Happenings
Gaelen Stanford-Moore – Greetings from San Francisco
All is well in SF. I am still working, though they have cancelled all of our non-emergency surgeries. As part of the fellowship of Rotarian Doctors there have been bi-weekly phone calls with doctors from around the world to discuss the COVID pandemic. In San...
Nine given a Rotary ‘Academy Award for Science’ By Patt Diroll, Pasadena Star News
Pasadena’s University Club was packed to capacity last month for the Rotary Humanitarian STAR (Science, Technology, Aerospace, Robotics) awards. These yearly accolades were established four years ago by the Rotary Clubs of Sierra Madre and San Marino to recognize...
Rotary Rose Parade Float Wins Tournament Volunteer Trophy
The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee float won the "Hope Connects the World" Tournament Volunteer Award for most outstanding floral presentation of the Rose Parade Theme among floats 35 feet and under in length The theme of the float was “Hope Connects the World”. ...
"As we begin July and the upcoming celebration of our nation's Independence, it is also only fitting that we welcome Governor Greg Jones to his post as the Governor of D5300. From across the district far and wide everyone is chattering about how great this year will be. There is no greater person to lead our district at this time then Greg. Please join the outgoing leadership as we congratulate Greg and wish him the very best." - Rotary International District 5300 Past District Governor Luanne Arredondo
Comment on Facebook "As we begin July ...
Thank you PDG Luanne for a great year through lots of turmoil. Welcome Greg! Best wishes for a great year.
Looking forward to serving with you 🙂
To all our friends inWishing peace in this #rotaryopensopportunities new year. #presidentsummerlinrotary #queenofsummerlin
The #lvafterhoursrotaryclub welcomed their newest member - someone who is no stranger to #Rotary. She is the daughter of PP and former AG Linda Bertuzzi, a member for over 27 years. Sarah has been an active participant long before officially joining - with two trips to India for Polio vaccines, multiple Super Builds and so much more! Welcome Sarah to Rotary!Pres. Rob Beck inducted the newest member of the #LVAfterHoursRotary Club at his last official meeting - Sarah Tavernetti, daughter of our Charter Pres. Linda Bertuzzi. Sarah was sponsored by PDG Chehab Elawar. Sarah was born and raised/educated in Las Vegas, is an educator and founder of #bloomacademylv, scheduled to open January, 2021. Congratulations Sarah for your decision to join #therotaryclubwiththebiggestheart 💙 We are excited to be a part of your #Rotary journey.
Comment on Facebook Pres. Rob Beck ...
Congratulations! I love this because I too started my rotary life long before ever joining, thanks to my parents!
Awesome!!
Congratulations Sarah ,all I can say that you were raised as a Rotarian by a real and true Rotarian . Your passion to serve shines through your action . You are the first Person who write a global grant and earned a future position as District education global grant cha before you became a Rotarian. Looking forward for your leadership. Please join us on the first Ongoing Project Fair on the 21 of July . We wi post that on the district calendar,thank you and welcome to the most honorable organization on earth
The Five Avenues of Service
Club Service
Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
Vocational Service
Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.
Community Service
Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects and this Community Service presentation (PPT).
International Service
International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
Youth Service
Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.