Welcome to District 5170 and Rotary!
Becoming a member opens doors to an enriching network of professionals committed to positively impacting their communities. By engaging in regular meetings and special events, you can:
- Participate in discussions about our community’s specific needs and brainstorm innovative solutions.
- Connect with leaders who are actively creating transformative changes, embodying Rotary’s service ethos.
Expanding our membership enhances resources, broadens project scope, and amplifies our impact. Our focus is on improving member retention and attraction while advocating for flexible membership types and meeting formats suited to our members’ diverse needs.
Together, let’s create a culture that makes Rotary accessible, encouraging proactive steps that realize aspirations and foster impactful partnerships to change the world.
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✨ Outstanding Young Rotarian Award
Congratulations to Jana Diakova of Gilroy Rotary for receiving the Outstanding Young Rotarian Award!
Jana’s energy, leadership, and innovative spirit represent the bright future of Rotary. She continues to inspire others through her commitment to service and community impact.
The future of Rotary is already here—and it’s brighter because of leaders like Jana. 💙
#Rotary5170 #YoungRotarian #PeopleOfAction #RotaryLeadership #FarWestFest
💙 “We Care” Award
Congratulations to Mary Lynn Pelican of Niles Fremont Rotary for receiving the “We Care” Award at Far West Fest 2026!
Mary Lynn embodies compassion in action. Her kindness, encouragement, and dedication to supporting others continue to leave a lasting impact throughout our Rotary community.
Thank you for reminding us that caring is one of Rotary’s greatest strengths. 💙
#Rotary5170 #WeCare #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleOfAction #FarWestFest
🌍 World Peace & Understanding Award
Congratulations to Sangita Seshadri of Saratoga Rotary for being honored with the World Peace & Understanding Award!
Through compassion, connection, and leadership, Sangita continues to build bridges across communities and cultures. Her work reminds us that Rotary’s mission goes beyond service, it creates understanding, unity, and peace.
Thank you, Sangita, for bringing people together and inspiring positive change around the world. 💙
#Rotary5170 #WorldPeace #PeopleOfAction #RotaryLeadership #FarWestFest
🏆 Rotary Foundation Award
Congratulations to Lou Bash of San Jose East Silicon Valley Rotary for receiving the Rotary Foundation Award at Far West Fest 2026!
Lou’s passion for doing good in the world continues to create meaningful impact both locally and globally. His unwavering support of The Rotary Foundation transforms generosity into opportunity, hope, and lasting change.
Thank you, Lou, for your dedication to Service Above Self and for helping Rotary make dreams a reality. 💙
#Rotary5170 #RotaryFoundation #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf #FarWestFest
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.
✨ Outstanding Young Rotarian Award
Congratulations to Jana Diakova of Gilroy Rotary for receiving the Outstanding Young Rotarian Award!
Jana’s energy, leadership, and innovative spirit represent the bright future of Rotary. She continues to inspire others through her commitment to service and community impact.
The future of Rotary is already here—and it’s brighter because of leaders like Jana. 💙
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💙 “We Care” Award
Congratulations to Mary Lynn Pelican of Niles Fremont Rotary for receiving the “We Care” Award at Far West Fest 2026!
Mary Lynn embodies compassion in action. Her kindness, encouragement, and dedication to supporting others continue to leave a lasting impact throughout our Rotary community.
Thank you for reminding us that caring is one of Rotary’s greatest strengths. 💙
#Rotary5170 #WeCare #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleOfAction #FarWestFest ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍 World Peace & Understanding Award
Congratulations to Sangita Seshadri of Saratoga Rotary for being honored with the World Peace & Understanding Award!
Through compassion, connection, and leadership, Sangita continues to build bridges across communities and cultures. Her work reminds us that Rotary’s mission goes beyond service, it creates understanding, unity, and peace.
Thank you, Sangita, for bringing people together and inspiring positive change around the world. 💙
#Rotary5170 #WorldPeace #PeopleOfAction #RotaryLeadership #FarWestFest ... See MoreSee Less
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