Rotary District 5150 proudly recognizes Ron Albert as our Rotarian of the Month for February 2026, honoring decades of service—and, most notably, an extraordinary personal commitment to Service Above Self in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable.

Ron is a former club president and currently serves on the Board of Rotary Senior Housing, as well as leading his club’s Rotary Foundation. Throughout his Rotary life, Ron has been known as a thoughtful, steady leader who quietly steps up wherever service is needed. Yet his actions over the past year stand out even by Rotary’s highest standards.

Hello Fellow Rotarians,

February is Rotary’s month of Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution, and it offers a powerful reminder: peace isn’t something we wait for — it’s something we actively build.

At a time when our world feels increasingly divided, Rotary stands as a force for unity. Peacebuilding is not limited to negotiations or ceasefires; it happens every day through service, leadership, and compassion. Rotarians are peacebuilders through our work in all seven of Rotary’s areas of focus. When we provide access to clean water and sanitation, expand healthcare, support education, protect the environment, grow local economies, empower women and girls, and work toward a polio-free world, we address the root causes of conflict and help create lasting stability.

Rotary District 5150 proudly recognizes Robin Azevedo of the Rotary Club of San Francisco as our Rotarian of the Month for January 2026.

A dedicated Rotarian for more than 21 years, Robin has consistently demonstrated extraordinary leadership, generosity, and commitment to Service Above Self. Throughout her Rotary journey, she has served on both the Rotary Club of San Francisco Board and the San Francisco Rotary Foundation (SFRF) Board, and she currently serves as Vice President of the club and the Foundation.

Rotary District 5150 is proud to announce that Cyndy Simms, a longtime educator, community leader, and dedicated Rotarian of more than 35 years, has been selected to serve as District Governor for the 2028–2029 Rotary year.

Cyndy brings to this role a distinguished career in public education and a lifelong commitment to service. A veteran school administrator, she has served as Superintendent in multiple communities across the country, including Placerville Union School District, Steamboat Springs School District in Colorado, Mercer Island School District in Washington, Walnut Valley Unified School District in Southern California, and, most recently, the San Mateo–Foster City School District. Throughout her career, Cyndy led major capital improvements, championed community engagement, and secured critical funding for expanding and modernizing schools. Her leadership helped pass multi-million-dollar bonds, implement innovative instructional initiatives, and improve educational opportunities for thousands of students.

Rotary District 5150 is pleased to recognize Richard “Rich” Mozzini of the Rotary Club of Foster City as our Rotarian of the Month for December 2025. A passionate educator and dedicated Rotarian for 23 years, Rich exemplifies Rotary’s commitment to youth, learning, and community service.

Rich is a career educator and retired school administrator with the San Mateo Union High School District. He joined the Rotary Club of Foster City in November 2002 while serving as Vice Principal of San Mateo High School. Throughout his years of service, he has been a steady and active presence in the club—faithfully attending meetings, volunteering at fundraisers, participating in social events, and even traveling to South Africa to help distribute wheelchairs. He also served as the club’s Vocational Service Chair. Yet, his greatest passion has always been working on behalf of students.

Rotary District 5150 proudly recognizes Laurel Botsford of the Rotary Club of Terra Linda as our Rotarian of the Month for November 2025.

A Rotarian since 2017, Laurel has been an active and inspiring leader from the day she joined. She currently serves as the club’s Youth Director, a role she has held for seven years, where she has revitalized and guided two thriving Interact Clubs—Terra Linda High School and St. Isabella’s Middle School. When Laurel took over, both clubs were struggling; under her mentorship, they have flourished, now boasting more members than her own Rotary club. She works closely with faculty advisors and students, helping them design meaningful service projects and fundraisers that connect with Rotary’s values.