Building Bridges, Connecting Communities
Dear Rotarians and Rotaractors of District 5130,
It is an honor to serve as your District Governor for 2026–2027. As we begin this new Rotary year, I invite you to join me in embracing our theme: Building Bridges, Connecting Communities.
Across our district, Rotary clubs are transforming lives through service, leadership, and fellowship. Together, we have an opportunity to strengthen our impact by working collaboratively, welcoming new members, engaging our youth, and expanding our partnerships throughout the communities we serve.
Jeff Kolin
District Governor 2026-2027
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE DISTRICT?
Rotary’s Monthly Themes
Did you know that each month Rotary International highlights a specific Area of Focus or theme that reflects our commitment to service around the world? These monthly themes provide a wonderful opportunity for clubs to educate, inspire, and engage members by…
Rotary Magazine Visits the Arundo Donax Removal Project
Exciting update! A few years back, Norm Fujita, who serves as the Environmental Chair for the Rotary Club of Healdsburg Noon, partnered with the Russian Riverkeepers to tackle the removal of the invasive plant Arundo Donax along the Russian River’s banks. Building on…
DISTRICT YOUTH EXCHANGE GEARING UP FOR THE 2027-2028 EXCHANGE YEAR
Rotary Youth Exchange is a fantastic opportunity for your club and your community! Your club gets to send a student ambassador(s) (for a few weeks or 10 months) from a local high school. In return, your community gets to experience the joy and excitement of an…
GIRO BELLO CYCLING EVENT’S 16TH YEAR RAISING FUNDS
The first Giro Bello cycling event, organized by the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, was held in 2010. This annual fundraiser, which takes cyclists through scenic Sonoma and Marin Counties, has been running annually since that time, with the 2026 event scheduled for…
Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati volunteers collected Simple Gesture food donations and delivered to NOAH Foodbank. A great partnership with Rotary Clubs and Simple Gesture has the same goal in helping families in need of food during difficut times.
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Our partnership with Simple Gesture is growing. 12 Rotary Clubs of District 5130 are actively supporting their local communities and families in need of food supplies.
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This is a great way to combine fundraising with Simple Gesture! Thank you Kelseyville Sunrise Rotary Club
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We’ve Got the Power to Help Ukraine
Imagine life without electricity… every single day. No hot meals, heat during the winter, TV, and countless other comforts and necessities. This is the reality that millions of Ukrainians are facing now. The Rotary Clubs of Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, and Rosenheim-Innstadt in Bavaria, Germany, are asking for your help.
We Need to Be Prepared for Disasters
• 100% of proceeds go to support those affected by disasters
• Our efforts and dollars help those in need. Donate to the Disaster Relief Fund today
OUR CAUSES
Rotary is dedicated to causes that build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever..
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