It's almost here and there's still time to get registered to see DG Dave smile!
Welcome to Rotary District 5180 from District Governor Dave Veden
Hello!
Welcome to Rotary District 5180! I am excited as we look to a new Rotary year and work together to "Create Lasting Impact."
Building on last year's theme of "Unite for Good," our 35 Rotary clubs will continue their outstanding work of serving both their local and global communities.
Our clubs work each day, bringing together members of their communities to support a wide range of service projects that make their communities better places to live, work, and play. From supporting food banks, improving local parks, providing elementary age reading programs, helping fund a youth center, funding scholarships, and much more, District 5180 Rotarians step up wherever they’re needed most.
If you are looking for a place to give back, grow as a leader, or build lifelong friendships, join us in this new Rotary year and help create lasting impact for years to come.
If you’re curious to learn more, please click “Contact Us” on this page. We’d love to hear your story and connect you with a Rotarian who can answer your questions. Together, we can do so much good!
It's happening! It's time!! Get registered for the Fall District Conference NOW! Link at end of video (yep, you got to watch the whole thing - smile!)
The clubs in District 5180 do some incredible work and often not in their own backyard!!
Early this year, some members of the Rotary Club of Roseville got involved with a trip to Guatemala to install vented stoves in the homes of Mayan families.
Working with nonprofit DreamInvestGrow (DIG), they installed 41 stoves in 4 days!!!
Can you imagine going over mountain passes, dirt roads only meant for donkeys and goats, to get the stoves into the area??
The lasting impact of this effort is that mothers no longer have to cook over open fires inside their homes, breathing smoke that affects their lungs as well as their children's health every single day.
A BIG thanks to Larry Burkhardt, International Services Committee Co-Chair for Roseville Rotary, as well as Past President, Bruce Kerr, and members of the club for making a personal commitment to help out with this project.
We have looked into the crystal ball and can clearly see a lot of fun in store at the next District Conference!
Join us in Tahoe at Margaritaville on Halloween Weekend for our spooktacular conference of fun, starting off with a performance by Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads!
See the top menu item on this home page -- Fall Conference 2026 -- to see the weekend agenda, times, and all the other spooky details you need so you can get registered!
Book your ticket to fun and fellowship! Book your spooktacular experience today!!
Click this link to get registered NOW: https://bit.ly/FallSpooktacularConf
A recent message our District Governor shared with District leaders:
Like many of you, I have been deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Thousands of families have been affected, with many losing their homes, access to basic necessities, and the security that we often take for granted.
As Rotarians, we have a long tradition of responding when disaster strikes and helping communities recover and rebuild. Several club leaders have asked how they can assist those impacted by this tragedy.
There are two trusted Rotary-supported avenues through which clubs and individual Rotarians can provide assistance:
The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Fund
Contributions to The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Fund help provide immediate relief and recovery assistance to communities affected by disasters around the world. Funds are used through Rotary's disaster response grant program to support local Rotary-led efforts that address urgent humanitarian needs.
ShelterBox
ShelterBox is Rotary's longtime disaster relief partner and specializes in providing emergency shelter, essential household items, and lifesaving support to families displaced by disasters. ShelterBox teams work directly with affected communities to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
Both organizations have established systems in place to deliver assistance quickly and effectively to disaster victims.
If your club would like to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, I encourage you to consider making a club contribution or sharing these opportunities with your members. Every donation, regardless of size, can help provide hope and assistance to families facing extraordinary challenges.
Thank you for your commitment to Service Above Self and for the compassion you continue to demonstrate whenever communities around the world are in need.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Disaster Relief Chair, Bryan Flicker, bryanflicker@yahoo.com.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Dave Veden
District Governor
Rotary District 5180
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