How do we turn great Rotary ideas into lasting change around the world?

Come hear from Rotary Foundation Trustee Vicki Puliz at the Rotary Collaborative Impact Summit!

A lifelong Rotarian and Past Rotary International Director, Vicki has dedicated her Rotary journey to developing leaders, empowering young people, advancing peace, strengthening The Rotary Foundation, and creating a polio-free world.

Her journey from successful business owner to international humanitarian demonstrates the incredible possibilities that emerge when leadership, service, and purpose come together.

** Come be inspired to lead with purpose and turn vision into action.

REGISTER TODAY for the Rotary Collaborative Impact Summit!  CLICK HERE

Rotary District 5170 is excited to announce the inaugural Rotary Collaborative Impact Summit, hosted by District Governor Geeta Kadambi (2026–27), at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center.

This exciting new event reimagines the traditional Rotary District Conference by bringing Rotary clubs, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and service partners together to create stronger collaborations and greater community impact.

The Summit will feature:

• Inspiring keynote speakers, including Paralympic medalist Lex Gillette and AI entrepreneur Kevin Brookhouser
• Interactive service projects benefiting local nonprofits
• Club and nonprofit showcase displays
• Multicultural entertainment and community networking
• Opportunities to build partnerships that create lasting impact throughout the region

“This Summit is where connection turns into action,” shared organizers. “Participants will leave inspired, activated, and ready to build partnerships that go further than ever before.”

Rotarians, nonprofit leaders, and community members are all encouraged to attend and experience a day focused on service, collaboration, and innovation.

For registration and event information, contact CollaborativeImpactSummit@rotarydistrict5170.org.

The final numbers are in!

Congratulations to all the Rotary clubs earning the 2025–26 Governor’s Trophy Award!

These outstanding clubs demonstrated excellence through membership growth, Rotary Foundation giving, strong leadership, and active participation throughout the year.

Thank you to every club, president, and Rotarian whose dedication made these achievements possible. Your commitment to Service Above Self is making a meaningful difference in our communities and around the world.

Congratulations to our award-winning clubs—and thank you for doing the fantastic work of Rotary!

Click Here for Summary Spreadsheet update 8-12-26

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 D5170 Makes Rotary History!

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The Rotary Club of Silicon Valley Rainbow welcomed District Governor Dr. Geeta Kadambi for her official visit on July 1, 2026. Members shared the club's impactful service projects, including the Jalisco Safe House Project and its partnership with the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center's Vintage Program. District Governor Geeta praised the club's dedication to Service Above Self, active district involvement, and commitment to creating meaningful change. The evening celebrated Rotary fellowship, collaboration, and the shared mission of Creating Lasting Impact throughout District 5170.

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Rotary District 5170 is proud to introduce the District 5170 Impact Companion Club, an innovative new membership option designed to help Rotarians stay connected during life's changing seasons.

The Impact Companion Club provides a "Rotary bridge" for members who may be facing health, family, work, financial, or scheduling challenges that make participation in their current club difficult. Instead of leaving Rotary, members can remain active, connected, and engaged while maintaining ties to their home club and the Rotary family.

This new option may be ideal for:

• Members unable to regularly attend meetings or events
• Members facing temporary family, health, or work obligations
• Rotarians who value Rotary friendships but need greater flexibility
• Former members interested in returning to Rotary through a more adaptable membership model

"Rotary should adapt to the needs of our members, not the other way around," said District Governor Herb Ritter. "The Impact Companion Club gives us another way to retain great people and keep them connected to Rotary until they are ready for their next chapter."

District 5170 now has a new opportunity: Don't lose a Rotarian—help them stay connected. Only $20/month. 

As the 2025–2026 Rotary year draws to a close, I am filled with gratitude for the thousands of Rotarians across District 5170 who have made this one of the most successful years in our district's history.

Together, we demonstrated what is possible when dedicated volunteers unite around a common purpose: serving others and creating lasting change in our communities and around the world. 

Highlights of the 2025–2026 Rotary Year

• Strong membership growth expecting over 40 of 63 clubs expecting "Positive Net Growth", making District 5170 a leader in Rotary Zone 26/27.
• Welcomed over 400+ new Rotarians into our Rotary family.
• Elevated the "Area Governor" role and achieved 100% goal-setting, expecting 63 clubs earning "Club Excellence Awards"! 
• Increased support for The Rotary Foundation (EREY $25), expecting over 16 clubs earning the 100%  Giving Foundation Banner Award. 
• Implemented new TECHNOLOGY platforms to improve communication and collaboration save clubs money.
• Introduced innovative club models and flexible membership pathways. (Satelite and Companion)
• Introduction of the 1st District 5170 Impact Companion Club. (Retain and Attract Strategy) 
• Expanded engagement, and area-focused collaboration across the district. (Leadership Fellowship Events)
• Increased participation in club/district "in person" events, training programs, and area service projects. (Personalized D5170 Rotary Hats) 
• Enhanced Rotary's visibility and impact through expanded social media using Virtual Assistance outreach across the region. NorCalRotary.org, URneeded.org, Facebook, Instagram, X, Meet Up and soon Tik Tok. 

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Silicon Valley, CA — Rotary District 5170 is proud to announce the launch of Rock ’N Roll for Wheelchairs, a high-impact Governor’s Project dedicated to restoring mobility, independence, and hope to children, teens, and adults who need wheelchairs but cannot afford them.

Led by District Governor Herb Ritter as part of the 2025–26 Rotary theme, Lead with Vision. Serve with Heart. Leave Your Mark., this ambitious initiative aims to raise $50,000 to fund wheelchairs that will be personally delivered by Rotary volunteers during a humanitarian mission trip to Cabo Mexico in 2027 or 2028. (TBD once goals are met)

Through a powerful partnership with the Wheelchair Foundation, every dollar raised will be matched — effectively doubling the impact of every contribution.

Click here for the Fundraising Flyer

Click Here to listen to the D5170 Rock 'n Roll for Wheelchair Song

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