Rotary International

Rotary changes lives! But we need your help! The annual Foundation Celebration helps raise the money that allows us give back to our community and make a difference around the world!

Just a reminder to Rotarians to get your Foundation Celebration tickets in as soon as possible (and given the election mail crush, you're best off emailing or dropping your tickets off to the District Office in person) ... you won't want to miss this incredible event! https://www.2020foundationcelebration.com/

IT'S OPEN!!!!! The Foundation Celebration's Silent Auction is now open for bidding! Shop The Virtual Silent Auction! Shop dozens of items online from rare wines to dazzling jewelry to much-needed vacation spots all from the comfort of your own home. These purchases benefit the good work The Rotary Foundation does around the globe. Bid on your favorite items while making a global impact. Take a peek at a few of our silent auction premium items! These items and many more ca...n be bid on and purchased at our virtual auction site. CATALINA ISLAND Two night stay at a Two Bedroom / Two Bath View Home on Catalina Island. Donated by Steven & Svetlana Johnson, Palos Verdes Sunset Rotary Club AT HOME ON HAWAII's BIG ISLAND Traditional, custom built home in Kaimu, HI. located on the historic Red Road on the quiet southeast side of the Big Island. A great place for gathering, plenty of open space while enjoying the comfortable "at home" feel in paradise. Donated by Rattahatai Jaiyong/Chris Dangermond, Thai Town Rotary Club RANCHO MIRAGE WEEKEND STAY - 4 Nights stay at a gated community- Enter through a gate to a lovely courtyard with fountain and enter this luxury 1-story, 3-bedroom, 4-bath home located on the Weston 1-lotel Pete Dye golf course in Rancho Mirage (adjacent to Palm Springs). Donated by Sherry Keowen, Calabasas Rotary Club Start bidding today at: https://e.givesmart.com/events/iSZ/

Bring Out Your Global Glam For the Foundation Celebration! Wondering what to wear? Below are some ideas and a contest! Join in the fun and send us a photo or two or a 2-second video of you in your Global Glam Best for our virtual red carpet show the night of the dinner. ... Ideas might include past or future travels, family or cultural customs. A prize for best Global Glam group or individual will be awarded. It can be from a trip you took or something you put together on the fly. Deadline to be a part of the fun is October 23rd! Please email your photos or video to [email protected].

Looking to fire up your club's membership?! The October 20, 8:00am-9:00am, District Breakfast spotlights membership with our keynote speaker, Jason Browne. An inspiring public speaker, host and trainer, Jason will share his creative approach to membership. This virtual District Breakfast is open to all, but advance registration is required. https://rotary5280.org/event/district-breakfast-16/

We are proud to announce that Brenda M. Cressey, Rotary Foundation Trustee - 2017-2021, will be speaking at this year's Foundation Celebration. Brenda joined Rotary in 1989 and is currently a proud member of the Rotary Club of Paso Robles, CA. USA in District 5240 and served as District Governor in 2001-02. She is retired as the CEO of Office Support Systems, a telecommunications business. Brenda served in several key roles for Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation ...over the years including serving as the first woman Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair in 2018-19 and will continue her four-year trustee term through 2021. Having participated in several Rotary humanitarian projects around the world, she is a proud Rotary Foundation Alumnus. Brenda has seen and experienced, first-hand, how our gifts to the Rotary Foundation greatly impact the lives of others and how these gifts will someday bring peace and understanding around the world. She is an incredible speaker, and you will enjoy hearing her inspirational words! Make sure you join us via Zoom on November 7! Support the Rotary Foundation Celebration and get your tickets today at https://www.2020foundationcelebration.com/

There's still time to become a sponsor of the 2020 Foundation Celebration!!

Bring out your Global Glam for The Foundation Dinner on November 7, 2020 Wondering what to wear? Below are some ideas and a contest!. Join in the fun and send us a preliminary photo or two or a 2 second video of you in your Global Glam Best for our virtual red carpet show the night of the dinner.... A prize for best Global Glam group or individual will be awarded. Can be from a trip you took or something you put together on the fly. Deadline to be a part of the fun is October 23rd!!!!!!

There's still time for you or your company to sponsor the 2020 Foundation Celebration! Sponsorships and advertisements are a great way to support Rotary and promote your club or business! Purchase sponsorship or ad space by October 17, 2020 by clicking here: https://www.2020foundationcelebration.com/sponsorships

Join us for the the 2020 Virtual Foundation Celebration live event! Enjoy an exciting program that will celebrate and raise funds for The Rotary Foundation. Don't miss: Global Music Performances Rotary International Dignitaries... Opportunity Drawing Ticket Winners Announced Live Virtual Silent & Live Auctions & much more! RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_mrBjSpplRme3duIEIf_wmQ

Donate Items To Our First Virtual Silent Auction! The goal is for each Rotary Club, through its members, to provide at least one auction item (gift value $300) and with many other club members donating other items, including trips, entertainment packages, and sports events. Click here for details about how to donate items: https://www.2020foundationcelebration.com/auction... D