District News
 
March is National Women’s History Month
 
This month, let us celebrate women in Rotary.  In 1987, the United States Supreme Court ruled that women could be members of Rotary International.  The very first club President was Sylvia Whitlock of the Rotary Club of Duarte, California. The first woman Rotary International President was Jennifer Jones for 2022-2023. Stephanie Urchick will be our 2nd woman Rotary International President for 2024-25.   Today, 40.3% of the members of District 5340 are female. Next Rotary year, 2024-25, Dianne Crawford will be our District Governor.   Our District and Rotary International are much better organizations with woman as members and as leaders.  Let’s celebrate women in Rotary and all of us Create Hope in the World.  
 
 
Join Rotarians across the District at Rotary Night at the Padres!  Come see the San Diego Padres play the Colorado Rockies on May 14. 
 
  • Start time is 6:40PM.
  • Seats are located in left field at "The Point".
  • Game ticket is $58 - Limit of 5 per person! 
  • Game giveaway is a Joe Musgrove bobblehead!
  • Click here to purchase tickets.
 
 
We have launched our NEW FacebookDistrict 5340” page.    Please take the time to go to the page and click "Like" and "Follow".  Our old page (Rotary District 5340) is no longer active, and we need to build up our following on our new page.  This is where you will see District events and activities posted and should be your go-to-page for District news.  
 
We also have an Instagram page as well as a LinkedIn page.  Again, make sure you like and follow our page on these platforms and don't forget to tag #District5340 so that we can see your events on the District Facebook page.
 
As many of us heard at Chuck Pretto's Funeral and Celebration of Life, it is very important to enjoy every day of your life. Kim Pretto shared at both services how wonderful it was to go on the Rotary Foundation River cruise last April. It was only a few short weeks later that Chuck was diagnosed. Kim's point was that you never know when your last day is, so enjoy life every day.
 
This October on the next Rotary Foundation River Cruise, we will dedicate an evening to PDG Chuck’s legacy and memory. Come and help us celebrate Chuck, The Rotary Foundation and LIFE on this cruise. For more information email 5340cruise@gmail.com.
 
 
 
 
 
Join Rotary members on Sunday May 19, 10 am to 3 pm at San Dieguito County Park, in Del Mar for a day filled with fun and hands-on environmental activities. The summit is organized by the District Environmental Sustainability (DES) Committee with the support of Rotary District 5340 and EDCO to make this event free and open to all. Bring your family and friends!
 
What can you expect when attending the summit?
  • Visit the DES Ambassador booths featuring the following topics: Tree Planting & Revegetation, Saving Pollinators, Plastic Solutions, Food Waste, and Litter Cleanups. 
  • Join a 1-hr group activity whether you want to beautify a native plant trail or walk with pollinators.
  • Present your environmental project and participate in the contest to win one of the cash awards (Public Choice or Judges Choice).
  • A food vendor will be onsite for anyone wanting to enjoy lunch.
  • This event is zero waste!
  • The site provides shade, picnic tables, restrooms, and a playground. 
This summit is for any Rotary, Rotaract and Interact members who want to increase their environmental impact and/or showcase what they do.  For more information, please visit the summit website.
Rotary is where individuals come together to change the world for good.
 
With over 1.2 million members across the globe, Rotary is the place where business and civic leaders come to share ideas, connect, and get inspired. 
Rotary members are people of action, dedicated to sustainable, impactful change in the communities in which they live and work. 

Governor

 
Don Fipps
District Governor 2023-24
Rotary District 5340
 
Rotary District 5340
PO Box 712407
Santee, CA  92072
619-2-ROTARY (619-276-8279) Phone
 
District@Rotary5340.org
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