This month, we celebrate one of Rotary’s most powerful commitments: preventing disease and protecting the health of communities around the world. Rotary’s work in this area is both longstanding and deeply impactful and it continues to inspire hope where it’s needed most.

For decades, Rotarians have led the historic fight to end polio, helping reduce cases by 99.9% through courageous vaccination campaigns. Today, clubs continue supporting immunization days, cold-chain equipment, and the frontline workers who ensure every child is reached.

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 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 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.

Rotary District 5150 proudly recognizes Roark O’Neill of the Rotary Club of SOMA as our Rotarian of the Month for October 2025.

A dedicated Rotarian for more than 22 years, Roark has served his club in numerous leadership roles, including Club President, Secretary, and his current position as Executive Secretary. His steadfast commitment to Rotary’s mission of Service Above Self has earned him multiple recognitions, including designation as a Paul Harris Fellow (2004), Every Rotarian, Every Year honors (2011 and 2016), and the Rotary Presidential Citation (2016).