District Governor Sidney's Welcome Message
Greetings Members and Guests!
Thank you for visiting our web page. Rotary International District 5180 is a robust collection of talented and dedicated leaders. Rotary International’s 2023-2024 theme is “Create Hope In The World!“ This happens when we say “YES” to membership growth.
Each one of us has a Rotary story. Mine began when I said yes to joining the Rotary Club of Elk Grove after September 11, 2001. It’s when it clicked for me, and I immersed myself into the culture of Rotary. Rotarians create hope in the world by being others oriented. “Service Above Self” was my WHY and a charge that was undeniable.
A byproduct of being a Rotarian is the lifelong friendships developed and cultivated. Our membership footprint includes every age, stage, shade and shape of people!
Our 2023-24 District 5180 Theme is “Go Meet Do”. Saying YES to our fellowship means:
- We get to Go places we never would have gone!
- We Meet people we never would have met!
- We Do things we never would have done.
Let’s invite others as we go, meet and do great things together! #gomeetdo
Sidney Smith
District Governor 2023-24
District Governor 2023-24
2024 Multi-District Conference
Join us as Districts 5150, 5180 and 5190 come together to celebrate the Rotary year of 2023-2024!
Dates: May 17-19, 2024
Location: Grand Sierra Resort Reno, NV
Click here to grab your hotel room before they are gone!
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