
Dear Fellow Rotarians and family,
There is so much happiness in the air -
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Lunar New Year!
Happy Year of the Dragon!
Happy President's Day!
Happy 2024 & beyond!
January flew by fast with multiple Crab Feeds and New Year get-togethers. February starts with welcoming the Year of the Dragon, followed by Valentine love and Spring fundraisers in the planning. Rotarians continue in action championing service projects, creating hope in the world, in our communities, and in ourselves. Thank YOU, Rotarians and family!
With the arrival of Spring, it offers the best time to connect and re-engage our fellow Club members - whether it is a Hello chat, a Coffee/Tea time, or a small gathering of Meet & Greet, let us give our Rotary friends a warm Spring fellowship - remember, the best practice in creating hope in our own Club is to reach out, connect, and engage! Plan your Spring reach-out activities in February and take actions from March through May - Let Rotary be known as an organization that takes care of its members!
The Rotary Foundation (TRF):
We are very proud to announce that the Rotary Foundation (TRF) has received the highest rating from Charity Navigator for the 15th consecutive year! (Click on Read more at the bottom for the announcement)
Here are upcoming District fellowship and learning opportunities - please join us:
Saturday March 16 District Fellowship-Leadership Meeting: Warriors Night in Santa Cruz
4:30pm-6:30pm Happy Hour, Dinner, & Fellowship-Leadership Meeting @ Cruz Kitchen & Taps, followed by a short walk to Santa Cruz Warriors game (optional) - details and registration links to come soon
Friday April 26, Saturday April 27, and Sunday April 28 - District Conference at Hayes Mansion
Conference and Hotel registrations are open - having fun while learning and celebrating together:
Friday Evening Social with Live Band;
Saturday All-Day: the "Family of Rotary is Love, Lifetime, and Magical" with inspiring Keynote Speakers, twelve Breakout Sessions, Wine & Whiskey Tastings, Live Performances, House of Friendship, Awards, and all-around Celebrations;
Sunday Morning the "Family of Rotary is Generational" with End Polio Walk and Rick King Youth Speech Contest
Project Highlight:
The Ambassadors Program: Introducing a District-wide Multi-Year Youth Service opportunity - click HERE for video. If you and/or your Club is interested, please contact District Ambassadors Program Co-Chairs:
Brenda Swiney at bswiney.rotary@gmail.com
Richard Goldstien at rgoldstein@brileywealth.com
I'm happy to announce our District 5170 Governors for the next three Rotary Years:
2024-2025 District Governor Jill Duerig from the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley; Email: jillduerig@hotmail.com
2025-2026 District Governor Herb Ritter from the Rotary Club of Pleasanton North; Email: dg2025-26@rotarydistrict5170.org
2026-2027 District Governor Geeta Kadambi from the Rotary Club of Fremont Bridge; Email: geeta.kadambi@gmail.com
Please feel free to connect with our incoming District Governors - they are standing by and ready to support you!
Your best cheerleader,
Hung (Wei)
District 5170 Governor 2023-2024
Past President and member of the Rotary Club of Cupertino
