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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Congratulations to Randy Klein of the Rotary Club of Scotts Valley, recipient of the Ward Garing Youth Programs Award!
Randy`s dedication to Youth Exchange, leadership development, and Rotary youth programs has created opportunities that inspire, empower, and transform young lives. His commitment to mentoring future leaders demonstrates the very best of Rotary service.
Through his passion, consistency, and heart for young people, Randy is helping shape a brighter future for our communities and the world.
Thank you, Randy, for investing in the next generation of leaders and making a lasting impact through Rotary.
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we honor the memory of Hung Wei of the Rotary Club of Cupertino, recipient of the Clifford Dochterman Award.
Hung exemplified the Rotary ideal that “Real Happiness is Helping Others.” Through her service, generosity, and unwavering commitment to making a difference, she touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on our Rotary family and community.
Though she is no longer with us, her legacy continues to inspire us to serve with compassion, lead with purpose, and put Service Above Self.
Congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to Hung Wei, whose life remains a shining example of Rotary at its very best.
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Congratulations to Vanessa Nguyen of the Rotary Club of San Francisco Bay Area, recipient of the Allan McLeod Interact Support Award.
Through her dedication to Interact Clubs, mentorship, and youth leadership development, Vanessa is helping shape the next generation of community leaders. Her impact reaches far beyond today, inspiring young people to serve, lead, and create positive change.
Thank you, Vanessa, for your commitment to empowering future leaders and strengthening Rotary’s legacy of service.
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Congratulations to Mike Thompson of the Rotary Club of Livermore, recipient of the Mike Kutsuris Membership Development Award.
Mike’s passion for welcoming new members, building relationships, and strengthening Rotary has helped create a more connected and engaged district. His leadership demonstrates the power of investing in people and fostering a sense of belonging.
Thank you, Mike, for helping Rotary grow stronger through your dedication and service.
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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.
we honor the memory of Hung Wei of the Rotary Club of Cupertino, recipient of the Clifford Dochterman Award.
Hung exemplified the Rotary ideal that “Real Happiness is Helping Others.” Through her service, generosity, and unwavering commitment to making a difference, she touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on our Rotary family and community.
Though she is no longer with us, her legacy continues to inspire us to serve with compassion, lead with purpose, and put Service Above Self.
Congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to Hung Wei, whose life remains a shining example of Rotary at its very best.
#RotaryDistrict5170 #RotaryAwards #CliffordDochtermanAward #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryInternational #PeopleOfAction #RotaryClubOfCupertino #District5170Awards #RealHappinessIsHelpingOthers #RotaryLegacy ... See MoreSee Less
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Birds and Glass: An Important Conservation Issue — Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley ... See MoreSee Less
Birds and Glass: An Important Conservation Issue — Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley
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This week, we present "Birds and Glass: An Important Conservation Issue," that features ornithology professor Daniel Klem, Jr. discussing how window collisions kill billions of birds annually and how ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congrats to those Clubs that are in the Running to Earn the 2025-26 Governor's Trophy! @followers Herb Ritter, Rotary District 5170 Governor 2025-26 ... See MoreSee Less
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