Garbis Der-Yeghian
March 29, 1949 – January 11, 2021
District Governor, 1999 – 2000
People of Action
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:
2020-21 George R. Hensel Ethics Essay Contest
The District 5300 George R. Hensel Ethics Essay Contest is designed to challenge high school students to analyze ethical issues and concerns confronting them in today’s complex world.
Deadline for Club Registration – January 31, 2021
4-Way Test Speech Contest Club Registration 2020-21
Registration Closes January 31, 2021
Payment Due: no later than February 3, 2021
Dan Stover Music Contest Club Registration - 2020-21
Registration Closes January 31, 2021
Payment Due No Later Than February 7, 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
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...
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...
District Facebook Feed
You are invited to participate in this year's first virtual 5K Run, hosted in partnership with Young Life, to raise funds to serve and support the youth and families of our communities. For a donation of $15 for youth and $25 for adults you can participate by running, walking, biking, or skating at your own time, speed and course of your choosing anytime between March 20 and March 27, 2021.
Participants will receive a goodie bag and commemorative T-Shirt!
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Virtual entertainment from the Las Vegas Strip, Pizza, support Rotary Club of Summerlin in their good work!
Summerlin Rotary Presents: Pizza and Entertainment for Worthy Causes | LinkedIn
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Carrot Top and Mat Franco, two of Las Vegas' top celebrities will headline an evening of Pizza and Entertainment on April 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Additional Entertainers will be announced closer to the date. Channel 3 Meteorologist Kevin Janison will be the emcee and he also will have informal chats wit...Congratulations to Matt Engle a member of Rotary Club of Summerlin.
Insurance Office of America Broker Matt Engle Recognized as a 2021 Nonprofit Power Broker
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Insurance Office of America Broker Matt Engle Recognized as a 2021 Nonprofit Power Broker
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.