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2026-2027 Governor Team
Dennis Franklin
District Governor
Kari Anderson
District Governor Elect
Dave Thorson
District Governor Nominee
Speaker: Hrag Yedalian, Filmmaker
Topic: Screening of "Beneath the Ashes", a documentary about the Eaton Fire and its aftermath. Panel discussion after with filmmaker and more. Includes a glass of beer or wine, charcuterie, movie screening, and panel discussion. Tickets are $25.00.
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Speaker: Journey House
Topic: Help Journey House prepare for their yard sale.
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Speaker: Rotary Readers
Topic: Helen Baatz will lead the discussion of Culpability by Bruce Holsinger.
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Speaker: Garden Prep for John Muir High School
Topic: We'll make the garden beautiful for the students. No skill required. Friends and family are welcome.
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Speaker: Dennis M. Franklin
Topic: DG Official Visit
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Speaker: Dennis M. Franklin
Topic: DG Official Visit
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Speaker: Dennis M. Franklin
Topic: DG Official Visit
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Speaker: Altadena Build with Habitat for Humanity
Topic: Help build a home for a family in Altadena. Sign up here: https://sgvhabitat.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Index/11439
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Highlighter September (138655) 09-01-2026What is Rotary?
Rotary is an international membership organization made up of diverse groups of people who share a passion for and commitment to enhancing communities and improving lives across the world. Rotary clubs exist in almost every country. Being a member is an opportunity to take action and make a difference.
How Did We Get Here?
We’ve been making history and bringing our world closer together for more than 100 years. The first Rotary club was started in Chicago, Illinois, in 1905 by an attorney named Paul Harris. Harris wanted to bring together a group of professionals with different backgrounds and skills as a way to exchange ideas and form meaningful acquaintances. In August 1910, there were 16 Rotary clubs in the United States and by 1912 Rotary started to expand internationally. By July 1925, Rotary clubs existed on six continents. Today, there are more than 35,000 clubs, in almost every country in the world.
Although Rotary clubs develop autonomous service programs, all Rotarians worldwide are united in a campaign for the global eradication of polio. Through the PolioPlus program, Rotarians have contributed more than $2.1 billion to date and provided an army of volunteers to promote and assist at national immunization days in polio-endemic countries around the world.
Find out more about Rotary by visiting the Rotary International website.
The Four-Way Test
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
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Is it the TRUTH?
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Is it FAIR to all concerned?
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Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
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Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
WE CONNECT PEOPLE
Rotary unites more than a million people
Through Rotary clubs, people from all continents and cultures come together to exchange ideas, and form friendships and professional connections while making a difference in their backyards and around the world.
WE TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES
We take action locally and globally
Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. We persevere until we deliver real, lasting solutions.
WE SOLVE PROBLEMS
No challenge is too big for us
For more than 110 years, we’ve bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, promote clean water and sanitation, and fight disease.
Experience global connection in Barcelona
Connect with people of action from around the world at the 2027 Rotary International Convention in Barcelona, Spain.
Share innovative projects, exchange ideas, and form connections that open new perspectives. Through interactive breakout sessions, influential speakers, and meaningful exchanges with fellow changemakers, you’ll explore fresh ways to Create Lasting Impact in your community and beyond.
In Barcelona, Rotary’s global family will come together for an exceptional experience focused on learning, collaboration, and discovery. From the energy of the convention floor to the Host Organization Committee’s Signature Events, the city itself becomes a convention feature, offering iconic architecture, rich artistic culture, and the relaxed charm of the Mediterranean coast.
Join us in Barcelona, Spain, 26-30 June, and be part of a shared experience that drives lasting change – in the world and within yourself!
Don't miss out - now is the time to get involved in the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee ⬇⬇⬇🌹 **Be Among the First to See the 2027 Rotary Rose Parade Float!** 🌹The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee is excited to announce that **General Admission Tickets** and **Sponsorship Opportunities** are now available for our **Beyond the Bloom Reception** on **Thursday, October 15** at **Phoenix Decorating Company in Irwindale**!Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the **2027 Rotary Rose Parade Float** before the flowers, seeds, and natural materials are added. This is your chance to experience the float in its raw form and be one of the first to snap a selfie with this incredible creation! And, while you are at you will be able to see the other floats that Phoenix Decorating has built!✨ Your admission includes:• An up-close unveiling of the 2027 Rotary float• Food and beverages• A unique behind-the-scenes experience at Phoenix Decorating CompanyWhether you're a longtime supporter or new to the Rotary Rose Parade Float tradition, this is an event you won't want to miss!🎟️ Secure your tickets today and learn more about sponsorship opportunities:givebutter.com/before-the-bloom-reception#RotaryRoseFloat #BeforeTheBloom #RoseParade #Rotary #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryInternational #FloatBuilding #RoseParade2027 ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 Calling All Club Leadership! 🌟🎯 President-Elects📸 Public Image Chairs🤝 Membership Chairs👥 Board MembersYou're invited to the first Rotary Essentials of the year! 🎉Saturday, August 8 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.✨ Stories That Shine with Public Image ✨Discover how a strong Public Image strategy can help your club grow, engage, and make a lasting impact. Plus, get hands-on experience using simple 🤖 AI prompts to create:📱 Engaging social media posts📨 Exciting club invitations💡 Content that doesn't just invite—it excites and ignites participation!Whether you're new to Public Image or looking to sharpen your communication skills, this session is packed with practical tips you can start using right away.✅ Register on DACdb by following the link:🔗 www.dacdb.com/login.cfm?EventID=77934258&UserID=801045145We can't wait to see you there! 💙💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨Dust off your flapper dresses and shine your wingtips—the Rotary Club of Monrovia is taking you back to the Roaring Twenties! 🥂🎲Mark your calendars for a night of glitz, glamour, and good causes at our Casino Night & Speakeasy.🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19th🕕 Time: 6:00 PM💃 Attire: Dress to impress in your best 1920s attire!We’re keeping the location and the secret passcode under wraps for just a little longer. Keep a lookout on our page—details and ticket info are coming soon! 🎟️Who are you bringing as your plus-one to the swankiest party of the year? Tag them below! 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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Accessibility isn’t a feature. It’s a mindset.When we think about barriers, our minds often go to the physical ones. A staircase instead of a ramp. A room without captions. A doorway too narrow.But what about the barriers we can’t see?The invitation that was never extended.The meeting time that excludes working families.The language that makes someone feel like they don’t belong.The traditions we never question because “that’s how we’ve always done it.”Rotary’s Core Values challenge us to do better.Service asks us to remove obstacles.Fellowship asks us to make room at the table.Integrity asks us to recognize where we can improve.Diversity reminds us that every person brings value.Leadership asks us to create spaces where everyone has the opportunity to contribute.This Disability Pride Month, let’s challenge ourselves to look beyond compliance and toward belonging.Not because people need to fit into our clubs.Because our clubs should be designed so more people can see themselves in Rotary.Every barrier we remove is another opportunity for someone to lead, serve, laugh, connect, and discover the Rotary so many of us have fallen in love with.This month, ask yourself one simple question:What barrier can I help remove so someone else can fully belong?Because when everyone can participate, everyone benefits.Together, we don’t just build stronger clubs.We build stronger communities. ... See MoreSee Less
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Rotary Friendship Day at the Ballpark!The Rotary Club of Glendora—home club of District Governor Dennis Franklin—is inviting Rotarians, family, and friends from across District 5300 to join us for a fun-filled evening at the beautiful new ONT Field, home of the Ontario Tower Buzzers.The Tower Buzzers are the Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, competing in the California League, and this is a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship while cheering on one of baseball's newest teams in their state-of-the-art stadium.Please take a moment to read the attached flyer carefully. Your RSVP is a commitment to purchase tickets. Because the club must provide the stadium with a guaranteed head count before tickets are issued, the Rotary Club of Glendora becomes financially responsible for any reserved tickets that are not purchased. After the final count is submitted, everyone who RSVP'd will receive a private purchase link from Shelly Gore so our group can sit together.We hope you'll join us for an evening of baseball, fellowship, and Rotary fun—we're looking forward to seeing clubs from throughout District 5300 there! ... See MoreSee Less
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The conversation continues… and this one has the power to reshape how we think about the future of Rotary.Except it’s not really about the future.It’s about recognizing the leaders who are ready today.Rotaract is no longer just a destination before Rotary. It’s a community of innovators, changemakers, and leaders already making an extraordinary impact. If we truly want to strengthen our Rotary pipeline, we must stop thinking about passing the torch and start building alongside one another.Join us as District 5300 Rotaract Chair Selene Montenegro and a very special guest from Mexico lift the lid on Rotaract, challenge old assumptions, and spark a conversation about creating more doors into Rotary for everyone.Together we’ll explore:✨ What Rotaract looks like today✨ Why Rotaract matters more than ever✨ Strengthening the Interact → Rotaract → Rotary pipeline✨ Creating intentional pathways into Rotary✨ How we can build a stronger future by investing in leaders who are ready nowCuriosity changes everything. Come ask questions. Share ideas. Be part of the movement.🗓 Saturday, July 11🕘 9:00 AM Pacific🔗 Register today via DACdb: www.dacdb.com/login.cfm?EventID=77926649&UserID=801045145The pipeline doesn’t strengthen by accident. It grows because we intentionally open more doors. Let’s keep the conversation going. 💜💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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