People of Action
Rotary Food Heroes Day
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Rotary’s 10 clubs in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas partnered with Delivering with Dignity to mobilize both dollars and volunteers for Rotary Food Heroes Day on Tuesday, Sept. 15 when delivered nearly 1,300 fully prepared meals to needy,...
Canon Buenavista Ensenada Mexico Food Giveaway – Sierra Madre Rotary Club
Well....I sported my Rotary shirt passing out our donated food this morning. 375 15 lbs food bags given out in first HOUR. Special thanks to Walter Poser for his extra generous donation, and others that gave with matching funds, that provided the $5000 to buy the...
Important Dates:
31st Annual Peace Conference
PEACE out of CHAOS – a Pandemic
Saturday, October 24, 2020 / 9:00 am—1:00 pm
VIRTUAL — Free via Zoom
Big West Rotary Institute
Open to All Rotarians!!!
To be held virtually November 12 – 14, 2020!
Fabulous Speakers – Rotary International Senior Leaders – Special Sessions
Rotary Fellowships – Top Gov Lounge – Class Reunion Parties – Rotaract Forum
House of Friendship – District Celebration Parties – Senior Leader Dinner
District Showcase – Rotaract Happy Hour – Top Gov Gala
Come experience the best virtual Rotary event of the year!
4-Way Test Speech Contest Club Registration 2020-21
Registration Closes January 31, 2021
Payment Due: no later than February 3, 2021
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
Michael Soden – District Governor Nominee-Elect, 2023-24
Michael Soden has been named District Governor Nominee-Elect and will serve as District Governor during the 2023-24 Rotary year. Michael first joined Rotary in 2003 and is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Green Valley, Henderson Nevada, He is a two time...
50th Charter Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga — September 30, 1970 – September 30, 2020
On September 30, 1970, Rotary Clubs from Los Angeles to Las Vegas sent 541 members to the Regina Winery Restaurant to celebrate the newest Rotary Club Chartered into Rotary International and District 530 as it was originally designed. Initially, the Charter was...
District 5300 Rotarian Honored with RI’s Most Prestigious Award
District 5300 is proud to recognize Past District Governor, Luciano De Sylva, who was recently honored with the Service Above Self Award. The award recognizes those individual Rotarians who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any...
District Facebook Feed
Rotary Clubs in Southern Nevada have been on the SOAR Trail. The annual Safety Officer Award Recognition (SOAR) event for Law Enforcement, Fire, Fire Rescue, and the Military in Southern Nevada. Since a big event was not possible this year, Rotarians went on the Road to the winning officers. Photographer Kathy Stenberg from the Rotary Club of North Las Vegas was also part of the roadshow as well as Gregg Townsend representing Rotary Club of Summerlin. The Las Vegas Rotary Club - Founded 1923 coordinates this effort annually.
Congratulations to all!
Rotary Club of Summerlin member Gregg Townsend has been in the SOAR tour.Today we honored LVMPD Officer Andrea Mitre who save 2 elderly parents from their son who was threatening them with a shotgun and a pistol. Left to right: SOAR Chair Jaime Goldie Goldsmith, Officer Andrea Mitre, SOAR Advisory Gregg Townsend and SOAR Executive Committee Member Jordana Lane
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.