Welcome to Rotary District 5170!
New Rotary Year 2026-2027 welcome message from
District Governor Dr. Geeta Kadambi
It is a privilege to serve as District Governor for 2026–2027 and work with more than 3,600 Rotarians in 63 clubs across Alameda, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties.
Our theme, Inspire, Collaborate and Creating Lasting Impact, reflects our commitment to strengthening clubs, expanding membership, developing future leaders, and increasing Rotary's visibility throughout our communities.
This year, we will focus on growing membership, supporting innovative service projects, engaging Interactors and young professionals, launching the Interactor Journalist Program, maximum participation in RYLA, hosting the Rotary Collaborative Summit, and publishing the Rotary District 5170 Coffee Table Book to preserve our district's history and showcase the impact of our clubs.
Achieving these goals requires the participation of every Rotarian. I invite each of you to contribute your time, talent, and expertise as we work together to make Rotary District 5170 the leading district in the world for service, generosity, collaboration, and community impact.
I look forward to serving with you.
Geeta Kadambi, 07/01/2026
D5170 Book Now Available
Rotary District 5170 Coffee Table Book - Legacy Captured
Rotary International Monthly Themes
Rotarians helping venezuela
1. Shelter Box
ShelterBox is responding alongside local partners in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes. As damage assessments continue, we are working to provide emergency shelter and essential aid to families who have lost their homes and are preparing to support communities as needs become clearer. DONATE HERE
2. Disaster Aid USA
Rebuilding Communities Together DONATE HERE
3. Rotary International Disaster Response
Your gift helps Rotary clubs provide disaster recovery and support rebuilding efforts. Contributions are made available through Rotary Disaster Response Grants. Contributions to the General Disaster Response Fund cannot be directed to a specific disaster. District 4370 and 4380 from Venezuela are initiating these grants, each worth $25,000. DONATE HERE
District 5170 Sponsors
FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM
📰Rotary District 5170 in the News!
We’re excited to see the inaugural Rotary District 5170 Collaborative Impact Summit featured in The Mercury News! 💙💛
On Saturday, September 19, Rotarians, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and service partners will come together at the **San Jose McEnery Convention Center** for a day dedicated to connection, collaboration, service, and greater community impact.
This Summit reimagines the traditional District gathering by creating opportunities for people and organizations to connect, share ideas, and turn those connections into meaningful action.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Inspire. Collaborate. Act.
Together, we are People of Action — Creating Lasting Impact.
#Rotary #RotaryDistrict5170 #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf #CollaborativeImpactSummit #CommunityImpact #RotaryInAction #CreateLastingImpact
Join the Piedmont-Montclair Rotary Club for Pickleball for a Purpose , a day of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition supporting Rotary’s mission to End Polio Now! 🌎❤️
📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
📍 Oakland Hills Tennis Club
5475 Redwood Road, Oakland
🏓 New to pickleball?
Join the Introduction to Pickleball Clinic from 10:00–11:30 AM. Paddles and balls are provided!
🏆 Ready to compete?
The Fixed-Partner Mixed Doubles Tournament runs from 1:00–4:00 PM, with levels from 2.5–3.0 through 3.5+.
💛 Play for good: Proceeds benefit The Rotary Foundation PolioPlus program, helping Rotary continue the fight to end polio worldwide.
📲 Scan the QR codes on the flyer to register.
⏰ Registration deadline: October 6
Please share this event with friends, family, fellow Rotarians, pickleball players, and anyone who wants to have fun while supporting a great cause.
Together, we can help End Polio Now.
#RotaryDistrict5170 #EndPolioNow #PolioPlus #RotaryInternational #PeopleOfAction #PickleballForAPurpose #Pickleball #PiedmontMontclairRotary #ServiceAboveSelf #Rotary
The inaugural Rotary Collaborative Impact Summit is just a few more weeks away!
Check out this special message from featured speaker Kevin Brookhouser, M.Ed. Google Certified Generative AI Leader, founder of GapJump AI, internationally recognized speaker, and author of The 20time Project.
Register to hear from Kevin and our outstanding lineup of presenters today - link in bio. Hope to see you there!
#RotaryDistrict5170 #RotaryInternational #ai
Sharing Rotary`s Impact Across Our Communities 💙💛
We are grateful to see the Rotary District 5170 Collaborative Impact Summit featured in three September community publications across the South Bay.
📰 Saratoga Spotlight — September 2026, Page 10
“Rotary Invites Saratoga to Its Inaugural Collaborative Impact Summit”
📰 Los Gatos Living — September 2026, Page 6
“Rotary Invites Los Gatans to Its Inaugural Collaborative Impact Summit”
📰 The Villages Spotlight — September 2026, Page 8
“Rotary Invites Villagers to Its Inaugural Collaborative Impact Summit”
This community coverage helps share an important Rotary story: when People of Action come together with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and service partners, we strengthen connections and create lasting impact locally and around the world.
A special thank you to Sangita Seshadri of the Rotary Club of Saratoga, CA, author of these articles, for helping bring the story of Rotary and the Collaborative Impact Summit to communities throughout the South Bay.
We also appreciate Best Version Media and the teams at Saratoga Spotlight, Los Gatos Living, and The Villages Spotlight for helping shine a light on the people, partnerships, and projects making a difference in our communities.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Whether you are already part of Rotary or simply looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, you are invited to join us.
Come meet our People of Action, connect with community organizations, and discover how we can create lasting impact together.
Inspire. Collaborate. Act.
#Rotary #RotaryDistrict5170 #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf #CollaborativeImpactSummit #CommunityImpact #RotaryInAction #CreateLastingImpact
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.
📣 Rotary District 5170 is featured on Fremont Patch! 💙💛
The countdown is on for our inaugural Collaborative Impact Summit — Inspire. Collaborate. Act.
On Saturday, September 19, Rotary clubs, nonprofits, community partners, leaders, and neighbors will come together for a full day dedicated to service, connection, and creating lasting impact.
✨ Meet nonprofits and service organizations at the Project Fair
🌎 Discover Rotary projects making an impact locally and globally
🎤 Hear from inspiring speakers and community leaders
🤝 Connect with people and organizations ready to make a difference
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Whether you're a longtime Rotarian, a community partner, or simply curious about how you can make a difference, you’re invited to be part of it.
📰 Check out our event feature on Fremont Patch:
patch.com/california/fremont/calendar/event/20260919/94fcb72a-f2bf-4046-8894-7dd97e828260/rotary-...
INSPIRE. COLLABORATE. ACT.
Together, we can turn connections into action and Create Lasting Impact.
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🎉 Congratulations, Rotary District 5170! 🎉
We’re proud to celebrate Rotary District 5170 for achieving FIRST PLACE in Zone 26 for Net Membership Increase during Rotary Year 2025–26! 💙💛
Under the leadership of District Governor Herb Ritter, District 5170 welcomed a net increase of 90 members — an incredible reflection of the energy, commitment, and dedication of Rotarians throughout our District.
👏 Congratulations as well to our fellow top-performing districts:
🥇 District 5170 — +90 members
🥈 District 5300 — +58 members
🥉 District 5330 — +48 members
Every new member brings new ideas, new connections, and more hands ready to serve. Together, we’re strengthening Rotary and expanding our ability to create lasting impact in our communities and around the world.
💙💛 Thank you to every Rotarian who helped grow Rotary, welcome new members, and share the power of Service Above Self.
Here’s to an even stronger Rotary family and an even greater impact ahead! 🌎🤝
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📰 Rotary District 5170 in the News!
We’re excited to see the inaugural Rotary District 5170 Collaborative Impact Summit featured in The Mercury News! 💙💛
On Saturday, September 19, Rotarians, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and service partners will come together at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center for a day dedicated to connection, collaboration, service, and greater community impact.
This Summit reimagines the traditional District gathering by creating opportunities for people and organizations to connect, share ideas, and turn those connections into meaningful action.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Inspire. Collaborate. Act.
📰 Read the Mercury News feature:
www.mercurynews.com/2026/09/13/inaugural-rotary-summit-set-for-san-jose-mcenery-convention-center/
Together, we are **People of Action — Creating Lasting Impact.**
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Inaugural Rotary Summit set for San Jose McEnery Convention Center
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Sept. 19 event designed to highlight impact of local clubs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook