MAKING MENTAL HEALTH A PRIORITY
Greetings, District 5130!
Even though Mental Health Awareness Month was in May, I wanted to wait until our last 2025-26 newsletter to report on the amazing work you did all year long, in both addressing mental health issues in your communities and showing compassion and kindness to each other in general.
It has been my true honor to serve as your DG, and the friendships and connections I have made with you will never be forgotten. And look at all the beautiful and rockin’ music we made together, as demonstrated by the year-end Walk Up Song Playlist. I will keep these songs in a special place in my heart and think back on all the remarkable work you did under the leadership of your Presidents + AGs, as we lived up to the #UniteforGood theme and spread the Rotary message throughout the world.
Unite for Good,
Kristine Redko
District Governor, 2025-26
Kristine Redko
District Governor 2025-2026
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE DISTRICT?
Rotary’s Monthly Themes
Did you know that each month Rotary International highlights a specific Area of Focus or theme that reflects our commitment to service around the world? These monthly themes provide a wonderful opportunity for clubs to educate, inspire, and engage members by…
Rotary Magazine Visits the Arundo Donax Removal Project
Exciting update! A few years back, Norm Fujita, who serves as the Environmental Chair for the Rotary Club of Healdsburg Noon, partnered with the Russian Riverkeepers to tackle the removal of the invasive plant Arundo Donax along the Russian River’s banks. Building on…
DISTRICT YOUTH EXCHANGE GEARING UP FOR THE 2027-2028 EXCHANGE YEAR
Rotary Youth Exchange is a fantastic opportunity for your club and your community! Your club gets to send a student ambassador(s) (for a few weeks or 10 months) from a local high school. In return, your community gets to experience the joy and excitement of an…
GIRO BELLO CYCLING EVENT’S 16TH YEAR RAISING FUNDS
The first Giro Bello cycling event, organized by the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, was held in 2010. This annual fundraiser, which takes cyclists through scenic Sonoma and Marin Counties, has been running annually since that time, with the 2026 event scheduled for…
Always good to remember that for the many members who work, time is critical.
Rotary Meeting Protocol : The Standard Meeting Sequence
Rotary meetings are designed to strictly conclude within an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. The order of events generally follows this structure:
Call to Order & Invocation
The Club President officially rings the bell to call the meeting to order. This is typically followed by the Rotary Grace, an invocation, and a recitation of the Rotary Motto or the Four-Way Test or your country's national anthem.
Introductions
The President or Sergeant-at-Arms officially welcomes visiting Rotarians (introducing them by name, classification, and home club) and non-Rotarian guests.
Fellowship & Meal
Members and guests share a meal. This is the core fellowship portion of the meeting, where members are encouraged to mingle rather than sit with the same group.
Club Business & Announcements
The President delivers necessary announcements. Committee chairs may be given the floor for brief updates on current or upcoming projects (e.g., updates on water and sanitation efforts or medical initiatives).
Sergeant-at-Arms Session
A brief (5-10 minute) segment for "Happy Dollars" or lighthearted fines. This is meant to generate humor and small funds for club administration or PolioPlus, but must never embarrass members.
Guest Speaker Program
The primary content of the meeting. The speaker is introduced, presents for 15-20 minutes, and concludes with a brief Q&A. The President then formally thanks the speaker and presents a club pennant or small token.
Adjournment
The President delivers closing remarks and officially rings the bell to adjourn the meeting.
Punctuality is a strict rule in Rotary protocol — meetings must begin and end on time. Rotary club meetings may be conducted in a slightly different order according to the nature of its club community.
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Did you know that each month Rotary International highlights a specific Area of Focus or theme that reflects our commitment to service around the world?
These monthly themes provide a wonderful opportunity for clubs to educate, inspire, and engage members by incorporating them into weekly meetings, speaker programs, service projects, social media posts, and club newsletters.
✨ Consider beginning each month with a brief introduction to the Rotary theme and how your club is making an impact in that area. It's a simple yet meaningful way to connect local service with Rotary's global mission.
From Membership & New Club Development to The Rotary Foundation, Youth Service, Environmental Stewardship, and more, these themes remind us of the many ways Rotarians create lasting change in our communities and around the world.
Which monthly theme resonates most with your club's service activities?
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