Congratulations to Jim Spilman of the Rotary Club of Novato for being selected as Rotary District 5150's Rotarian of the Month for February 2023!
 
Jim Spilman embodies Service Above Self. He is an action-oriented Rotarian who has had a big impact on our community through his tireless efforts as Chair of the Community Services Committee and through many other avenues of service during his 30 years as a Rotarian. 
 
Jim is all about helping others whether they are in the community, in our Club, in other Rotary clubs, or in the District. He has an exceptional focus on developing and overseeing projects to which he gives his tireless attention. Jim is selfless, humble, appreciative, and gracious about sharing accolades with those who work on a variety of projects. He always says “yes” when asked for his guidance on everything from his vast experience that includes running our Rotary Club as Past President and participating on many Boards and committees through the years.
 
He is hands-on and takes his responsibilities seriously. He is decisive, committed and a creative thinker. He garners the respect of our Club members with his big heart, kindness, and sentimentality as he directs his committees to produce quality end results. And, he adds to other committees he serves on as a patient teacher, supporter, and volunteer of that committee’s focus.
 
Jim's list of accomplishments include the following:
  • Paul Harris Fellow - Major Donor
  • Polio Plus - Annual Donor
  • Clark Palmer Fellow - Novato Rotary Endowment
  • City of Novato Park & Rec Volunteer of the Year 1999
  • City of Novato Citizen of the Year 2004
  • Gary Gates Memorial Foundation - President 30 years
  • Novato Rotary Endowment Past President
  • Rotary Club of Novato - Past President
  • Current Rotary Club of Novato Board Member
  • Current Rotary Club of Novato Chair of Community Service Committee
  • Currently active on Rotary Scholarship Committee
  • Current District Community Service Committee member
  • 1993 National Jamboree Scoutmaster for Marin Council Boy Scouts of America
  • Passionate about supporting our veterans with several Rotary projects.
One member said: "Jim is a man who is always first to arrive at any project. He never says 'no'. A true commitment to service that you don’t see very often. About as pure as he can be when it comes to that.”  We at the Rotary Club of Novato are honored to have Jim as our valued member. Jim Spilman is most deserving to be recognized as District 5150’s Rotarian of the Month for February 2023!
 
Jim Spilman, February 2023 Rotarian of the Month