Welcome to Rotary District 5150

Rotary District 5150 stretches across Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties of the San Francisco Bay area. Our Rotary club members are people of action and inspired individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in communities, both locally and globally. Rotary International forms a global network of business, professional, and community leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve communities and form strong, lasting friendships in the process.

District Governor Message - February 2025

Valentine’s Month – that annual extravaganza so loved by all who believe in the power of love.  Let me share some thoughts with you about love, and Rotarians, and what we are, what we do and how we share our love with others.

 
A joy in being the Governor is getting to visit clubs and see and hear what our members are making happen. I have learned about dictionary projects and scholarships complete with mentoring.  Learned about creek restoration, literacy projects, malaria abatement in Nigeria, dysphasia projects in Cambodia, clean water in Ecuador and picking up trash on the Coastside. . .
 
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Valentine’s Month – that annual extravaganza so loved by all who believe in the power of love.  Let me share some thoughts with you about love, and Rotarians, and what we are, what we do and how we share our love with others.
 
A joy in being the Governor is getting to visit clubs and see and hear what our members are making happen. I have learned about dictionary projects and scholarships complete with mentoring.  Learned about creek restoration, literacy projects, malaria abatement in Nigeria, dysphasia projects in Cambodia, clean water in Ecuador and picking up trash on the Coastside.

Congratulations to Judy Wilson of the Rotary Club of Tiburon-Belvedere for being selected as Rotary District 5150’s Rotarian of the Month for February 2025!

Judy is the heart and soul of the Rotary Club of Tiburon-Belvedere, a true embodiment of "Service Above Self." Her dedication, professionalism, and expertise make her an indispensable part of the Club, and without her, many would be lost. She currently serves in multiple leadership roles, including International Services Chair, Public Image Chair, interim Foundation President, and unofficial Secretary. No matter the task, Judy is always there, ensuring everything runs smoothly with grace and precision.

It’s a new year, and we always start with such high hopes—for a year filled with peace and joy.

Yet, we are confronted daily with a relentless barrage of conflict. In 2024, we had 323 school shootings—an improvement over 2023, when there were 349. Feel better now? I didn’t think so. We still face the war in Gaza, uncertainty in Syria, the horror in Sudan, the conflict in Myanmar—the list goes on.

Rotary District 5150 is proud to honor Larry Booth of the Rotary Club of San Francisco as the Rotarian of the Month for October 2024*!

Larry Booth has been a dedicated Rotarian since 1986 and joined the Rotary Club of San Francisco in September 2021. He brought with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to service. Currently serving as Chair of the Speaker's Committee, Larry has played a pivotal role in organizing a diverse array of high-quality speakers. Under his leadership, the Club has hosted discussions on topics such as economics, driverless cars, healthcare, artificial intelligence, and musical interests, ensuring meetings remain engaging and thought-provoking.

Congratulations to Johnny Wong of the Rotary Club of San Francisco Chinatown for being selected as Rotary District 5150's Rotarian of the Month for January 2025!

In Rotary, Johnny has been a dedicated member for just over two years, immersing himself in various Rotary functions and countless community projects. Since joining, Johnny has taken on multiple leadership roles, including serving as our Sergeant-at-Arms, a board member, and attaining his Paul Harris Fellow within his first year. He proudly wears his pin at every event, symbolizing his commitment to the Rotary mission.

Members of The Paul Harris Society have made a commitment to donate $1,000 annually to the Rotary Foundation. It is a lasting gift that creates a legacy of hope for now and the future! Members of The Paul Harris Society may proudly wear The Paul Harris Society pin. 
 
If you've ever considered becoming a member of the prestigious Paul Harris Society, now would be the time to do so! Three generous Rotarians have agreed to match the gifts of new Paul Harris Society members up to $500,000 (resulting in combined contributions to The Rotary Foundation of $1,000,000 which will ongoing funding for District Grants, Global Grants, and PolioPlus. 
The holidays are upon us, that magical time of the year when friends and family come together. The joy that is to be found in the eyes of kids receiving their gifts. The smiles from friendships remembered, re-kindled, shared. The warmth that is found in so many of our lives, our hearts.
 
Yet, the holidays aren’t all that joyous for those that are struggling with their own challenges. Lack of homes, food, health, human understanding. The absence of lost friends, family. The loss to death and disease, mental health challenges – just the normal scourges of our human species.
 
Protecting The Environment
Rotary shares an interest in protecting our common legacy: the environment.
More than $18 million in funding from The Rotary Foundation has been allocated to environment-related projects over the past five years. Creating a distinct area of focus to support the environment gives Rotary members even more ways to bring about positive change in the world and increase our impact.
 

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