Welcome

President Jeff Kolin

President Ann Gospe, 2023 – 2024

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa. 

“We have dreams but acting on them is a choice. Imagine a world that deserves our best, where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference” -Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President 2022-2023

We celebrate our first woman Rotary International president and join in her vision with this year’s theme – “Imagine Rotary.” The colors of green, purple, and white represent our commitment to the environment, to eradicating polio and to doing our part to teach peace and conflict resolution.

 Now in our 100th year as the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, we serve our community and world in seven areas of focus: water and sanitation, economic and community development, maternal and child health, supporting the environment, basic education and literacy, disease prevention and treatment, peace and conflict prevention/resolution. We strive to live by our motto “Service Above Self.” … (continue reading)

Rotary in Action in Wartime Ukraine

Since the start of the war Sonoma County Rotary Clubs have partnered with a local Rotary Club in Santa Rosa’s Ukrainian Sister City to deliver much-needed humanitarian support through their network of all-volunteer Rotarians in Ukraine.

Thanks to generous support of our Rotary Clubs and community, to date our partnership with the Rotary Club of Cherkasy-Centre has raised $275,000, of which $185,000 was used for 6,000 specialized first-aid kits and critical medical supplies, and $90,000 for emergency (more…)

 

Club Happenings

SRJC Rotaract – Youth In Action

SRJC Rotaract – Youth In Action

SRJC Rotaract - Youth In Action On October 28th we had the kick off meeting for Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) Rotaracts. With Odalis as the Rotary representative, Micaela as club president, Julianne as vice president, 5 additional Rotaracts, and Richard as...

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Another Successful Meat Auction

Another Successful Meat Auction

On Saturday October 15th, 2022 another successful social and meat auction supporting “Youth in Agriculture” was held at the home of President-elect Ann Gospe and Rotarian Jeff Gospe! During the evening, guests participated in three different fundraising activities....

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Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Hosted SCARC

Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Hosted SCARC

On Thursday, August 25, 2022 the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa hosted the monthly Sonoma County Area Rotary Club (SCARC) meeting at the Moose Lodge. This month's program was on what our local Rotary clubs are doing in Ukraine. Jeff Gospe was our featured speaker with Curt...

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Youth Exchange Welcome Social

Youth Exchange Welcome Social

On Aug. 11th we held a Youth Exchange Welcome Social for about 40 Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa and the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa East/West, including 4 exchange students (our Santa Rosa clubs’ 2 inbound exchange students from Sweden and Italy, our...

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The Giro Bello is Back

The Giro Bello is Back

Our Club’s annual Giro Bello cycling event is on Saturday, June 25th.  It will consist of three insanely beautiful rides through Sonoma County Wine Country.  Choose from the Century, Metric Century and Fun routes and enjoy Sonoma County at its best! Go...

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Public Health & Safety Awards

Public Health & Safety Awards

Public Safety Awards Outstanding Firefighter, Police Officer, and Sheriff’s Deputy of the Year A revered tradition of our club is our annual Lee Abramson Public Safety Awards program in which we honor the outstanding Firefighter, Police Officer, and, Sheriff’s Deputy...

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100th Anniversary Gala

100th Anniversary Gala

The Rotary Club of Santa Rosa turned 100 in December of last year and now its time to celebrate!  We are finally able to gather together for an in person celebration. Please join us for a special 100th Anniversary Dinner and Celebration at the Santa Rosa Golf and...

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