Welcome to District 5170 and Rotary!
Rotary District 5170 – Greater Silicon Valley
Rotary District 5170 is one of the most dynamic and innovative Rotary districts in the world, serving nearly 3,800 members through 63 Rotary clubs across the Greater Silicon Valley region of California. From the East Bay to Santa Cruz and throughout Silicon Valley, our members are united by a shared commitment to Service Above Self.
District 5170 is recognized as a global leader in membership growth and support of The Rotary Foundation, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts worldwide. Our clubs invest millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours each year to address critical needs in our communities and around the globe, including education, environmental sustainability, youth leadership, disease prevention, clean water, and peacebuilding.
Home to entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, and community volunteers, District 5170 embraces new ideas while staying true to Rotary’s values. Together, we are creating lasting change, developing future leaders, building international partnerships, and strengthening communities through service, fellowship, and leadership opportunities for all.
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District 5170 is on the verge of making Rotary history!
With just one month remaining in the Rotary year, we`re only a little over $200,000 away from surpassing previous record-breaking totals and setting a new benchmark for District 5170.
Every contribution matters. Every Rotarian matters. Every club matters.
Let`s finish strong and continue creating lasting change through projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, support education, and strengthen communities around the world.
💙 Together, we do good in the world.
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🥂✨ ROASTS. TOASTS. AWARDS. MEMORIES. ✨🥂
Get ready for one of District 5170’s most exciting events of the year!
Join us as we celebrate our Governors, recognize outstanding clubs and Rotarians, share laughs, honor achievements, and enjoy an afternoon of Rotary fellowship.
🎉 Good times. Great cause. Lasting impact.
📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 San Francisco Bay University, Fremont
💲 $20 Registration
Bring your club spirit and let`s pack the room! 💙💛
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# Public Memorial Service Honoring Rod Diridon Sr.
The Rotary District 5170 family is invited to join the community in celebrating the life and legacy of Rod Diridon Sr., a respected leader, advocate, and friend to many throughout our region.
Rod`s dedication to public service, environmental stewardship, transportation innovation, and community leadership touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on Silicon Valley and beyond.
**Public Memorial Service**
📅 **Thursday, June 25, 2026**
🕑 **2:00 PM – 4:00 PM**
📍 **San Jose Civic Auditorium**
The memorial program will include:
* Reflections from government leaders, colleagues, and friends
* Musical performances by Symphony San Jose
* Honors presented by the United States Navy
* A celebration of Rod`s remarkable life, leadership, and service
All are welcome to attend. **No RSVP is required.**
District 5170 extends its gratitude to Gloria Duffy and the Diridon family for sharing this invitation with our Rotary community. We encourage Rotarians throughout the District to attend and honor Rod`s extraordinary legacy of service and leadership.
*"Service Above Self" was reflected throughout Rod`s life, and his contributions will continue to inspire future generations.*
For additional information, please contact the Diridon family.
A fabulous night of fun and fellowship at the Rotary District 5170 Dinner at the RI Convention in Taipei! Honored to have Past RI President 2014-15 Gary C.K. Huang speak, as well as 2024-28 TRF Trustee Dr. Frank C.H. Horne! Congratulations PDG Richard Flanders on winning the prestigious’ ‘Service Above Self’ Award!
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.
District 5170 is on the verge of making Rotary history!
With just one month remaining in the Rotary year, we're only a little over $200,000 away from surpassing previous record-breaking totals and setting a new benchmark for District 5170.
Every contribution matters. Every Rotarian matters. Every club matters.
Let's finish strong and continue creating lasting change through projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, support education, and strengthen communities around the world.
💙 Together, we do good in the world.
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At #rotarytaipei2026, Rotarians from around the world are gathering to learn new ideas, build lifelong friendships, exchange cultures, and reignite their passion for service.
From inspiring speakers to innovative projects and meaningful connections, the Rotary International Convention reminds us that together, we can create lasting change across the globe.
💙 Service Above Self.
🌍 People of Action.
🤝 United for Good.
Who would you like to meet at Rotary Taipei 2026?
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Join Rotary District 5170 for an unforgettable afternoon of laughter, recognition, and celebration at the Roast & Toast the Governors!
We'll be honoring outstanding leaders, celebrating service above self, recognizing excellence, and sharing plenty of memorable moments along the way. From friendly roasts and heartfelt toasts to special awards and club recognition, this is one event you won't want to miss!
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 San Francisco Bay University
161 Mission Falls Lane, Fremont, CA
💲 Registration: $20 per person
Bring your club spirit, invite fellow Rotarians and friends, and help us pack the room for an afternoon filled with fellowship, fun, and Rotary pride!
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