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 - October 2024

What does a party on the USS Hornet have to do with micro-credit projects in a developing country? I’ll bet that you have never put the thought of these two disparate items together. Leave it to Rotary, and Our Rotary Foundation to provide the connection. Notice, I say Our Rotary Foundation, not The Rotary Foundation (TRF).

Here’s the connection: When you donate to TRF, in 3 years almost half of your donation (47.5%) is returned to our district. Think about that. If you donate to The American ****** Association, they thank you for your donation and then determine where the funds are spent. . . . 
 
 
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Governor's Message - October 2024
Governor's Message - October 2024

What does a party on the USS Hornet have to do with micro-credit projects in a developing country? I’ll bet that you have never put the thought of these two disparate items together. Leave it to Rotary, and Our Rotary Foundation to provide the connection. Notice, I say Our Rotary Foundation, not The Rotary Foundation (TRF).

Here’s the connection: When you donate to TRF, in 3 years almost half of your donation (47.5%) is returned to our district. Think about that. If you donate to The American ****** Association, they thank you for your donation and then determine where the funds are spent. When you donate to TRF? We thank you for your donation, TRF invests half of those funds throughout the world of service that Rotary International provides, and TRF returns the rest of the funds to our district. Our district pushes that to the clubs – and you, the Rotarian, determine how to make lives better for others by where you invest your donations. Your club chooses District Grants, or Global Grants. PolioPlus or Endowment Fund. You decide. Your club? Your projects.
Governor's Message - September 2024
Governor's Message - September 2024
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month in the Rotary World, and normally I would start right in on that topic. But – what if there is something that involves learning, something that doesn’t fit the normal concept we have in Rotary when we consider our Rotary Themes?

What if the teaching moment might involve the very lifeblood of our organization?
Rotarian of the Month - September 2024
Rotarian of the Month - September 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Peter Webb of the Rotary Club of San Mateo for being selected as Rotary District 5150's Rotarian of the Month for September 2024!

Dr. Peter Webb has served in various roles throughout his many years with the club, including on the Board of Directors and as Club President. Peter understands the work required not only to keep a Club functioning but also to energize its members. He seamlessly balances working behind the scenes and taking on leadership roles, supporting club logistics, projects, fellowship, and connection. 

 

Governor's Message - August 2024
Governor's Message - August 2024
August is Membership Month – and what a great event we have planned for everyone in the district. On September 7, 2024 – a MEMBERSHIP SUMMIT – and before you start yawning?
 
What if we could show you what works? What if we could – more importantly – show you what doesn’t? That is our goal, and we’re bringing in new ideas from across the country where they have been tested and found successful.
 
Register HERE – now – and this is open to every Rotarian who cares about his or her club.
 
Rotarian of the Month - August 2024
Rotarian of the Month - August 2024
Congratulations to Jennifer Goldfinger of the Rotary Club of Ignacio for being selected as Rotary District 5150's Rotarian of the Month for August 2024!
 
In Rotary, Jennifer is known as the woman with the Midas touch when it comes to volunteerism, reminiscent of the 1964 movie "Goldfinger" that shares her name. This Fourth of July, she served for the second year as Committee Chair and Board President for the successful Novato Fourth of July Parade, which featured approximately 80 entries. Jennifer's leadership in this event follows her previous roles as Vice Chair, Committee Member, and Board Secretary since 2006.
 
Rotary Foundation "Stars" Create Night to Remeber
Rotary Foundation "Stars" Create Night to Remeber
Rotary International District 5150 recently hosted an unforgettable evening at "Sailing with our Stars," celebrating the spirit of generosity and commitment to service. The event, held at The Spinnaker Restaurant in Sausalito, welcomed nearly 100 attendees, including major donors, club presidents, foundation chairs, and devoted advocates of The Rotary Foundation. 

We were honored to have Past Rotary International President and Chair of The Rotary Foundation, Barry Rassin, as our keynote speaker. Barry’s inspiring words and heartfelt gratitude set the tone for the evening. Joining him Zones 26/27 Director-Elect, Wyn Spiller who also extended her thanks to our generous donors, as well as Tabitha Sparks, Major Gift Officer for Rotary International.
 
Two Clubs Unite to be a Force for Community Service
Two Clubs Unite to be a Force for Community Service
In a powerful demonstration of unity and dedication to service, the San Rafael Evening and Marin Evening Rotary Clubs have merged to form the new San Rafael Marin Evening Rotary Club. With nearly 50 years of combined Rotary experience, the newly formed club is poised to continue and expand its impactful work in Marin communities and beyond.

The former Marin Evening Rotary Club was originally chartered in 1985 and was the first Rotary Club in Marin to hold regular membership meetings at night. San Rafael Evening Rotary Club chartered in 2014 was known as the young professionals’ club, often attracting graduates from Dominican University of California. Over the past six months, the two clubs determined that joining forces would foster greater collaboration and a higher-level support that would benefit the local community.
 
Rotarian of the Month - July 2024
Rotarian of the Month - July 2024
Congratulations to Marilyn DeCastro Becklehimer of the Rotary Club of San Francisco Sunset for being selected as Rotary District 5150's Rotarian of the Month for July 2024! 
 
In Rotary, Marilyn was a driving force to charter the Rotary Club of San Francisco Sunset. The effort to launch this club took five years, and Marilyn went on to serve multiple leadership roles including two times as Club President.
 
Marilyn creates joy and laughter anytime she is around people and excels at getting all of us to maximize our three T’s: Time, Talent, and Treasure. Her keen eye for fashion and fundraising for the community locally and internationally has materialized in her Club fashion shows which keep getting bigger and better every year. She has even inspired other Rotary clubs to participate in a fashion show.
 
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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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