Don't miss the bus

There is always space on the Rotary ride. In District 5340, service isn’t just an action—it’s a journey we take together. Whether you’re a longtime Rotarian or brand new to the family, there’s always a seat for you as we roll toward projects that change lives, within San Diego & Imperial Counties and globally. Every stop along the way is an opportunity to build friendships, strengthen communities, and put “Service Above Self” into motion. Hop on, don't miss the bus, and ride with us toward a brighter future!
 
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Escondido Sunrise Rotary President Gerry Fay and Grape Day 5K co-founder Jim Ponder recently had the honor of presenting a donation of $25,000 to Renata Sahagian for the National MS Society funded through proceeds raised at this year's Grape Day 5K fundraising event.  
 
Join members of the Rotary Club of San Marcos on the green for a day of sunshine and golfing - all for a great cause - on Monday, January 26 at the Twin Oaks Golf Course, 1425 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos, CA  92069.
 
 
Torrey Pines Rotary Club honored military veterans from all branches of the armed services at their 20th Annual Veterans’ Appreciation Day event on November 12, 2025, at the Sheraton in La Jolla.
 
 
In the spirit and seasonal theme of giving, the Bird Rock Foundation is partnering with the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary and The Outreach Program for a special event. We're coming together at the BRE Auditorium on Saturday, December 6th, from 9:30-12:30 PM to help pack 30,000 meals for those in need — and we'd love for you to be part of it!
This Thanksgiving, the Rotary Club of Escondido East came together to share hope, kindness, and community spirit. With open hearts and helping hands, club members along with Rotarians from other Escondido Rotary clubs provided Thanksgiving Dinner to seniors who are homebound.  
 
Thanksgiving is more than a holiday; it’s a reminder of the power of service above self. Each turkey dinner delivered carried not only nourishment, but also the message that no one in our community is forgotten.  
 
The club expresses heart-felt thanks for the volunteers, partners, and supporters who made this day possible, including Stifel Investments for providing the funding and Mikki's Restaurant for preparing the turkey dinners.   Together, we turned gratitude into action, proving once again that Rotary’s impact is felt not only in grand projects, but in the simple, heartfelt moments of care.  
 
As we look ahead, may this spirit of generosity inspire us to continue building bridges of compassion and service throughout the year.  
 
Kudos go to Rotarians Lori, Tim and Ryan for organizing this very successful outreach for the club.
 
The Art Pratt Foundation of Old Mission Rotary presented a grant of $10,000 to the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) to be used for archival framing for a new exhibit called SDMA 100 Years. Lucas Justinien Pérez is the Manager of Art and Empathy Projects and Innovation and he explained that the exhibit that will run from January 24th- July 26th. The exhibit is free to the public and presents a timeline of the history of the museum and its grounds.
 
Photo (L-R): Old Mission Rotarians Stan Vogelsang, Judi Copeland, Club President Susan Josephson, Bob Chalfa, SDMA Manager of Institutional Relations Zac Roberts, Tom Sandler, Art Pratt Foundation President Lee Kaminetz, Aryanna Edwards, Eric Benink and SDMA Manager of Art and Empathy Projects and Innovation Lucas Justinien Pérez.

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