Welcome to Rotary District 5170!
New Rotary Year 2026-2027 welcome message from
District Governor Dr. Geeta Kadambi
It is a privilege to serve as District Governor for 2026–2027 and work with more than 3,600 Rotarians in 63 clubs across Alameda, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties.
Our theme, Inspire, Collaborate and Creating Lasting Impact, reflects our commitment to strengthening clubs, expanding membership, developing future leaders, and increasing Rotary's visibility throughout our communities.
This year, we will focus on growing membership, supporting innovative service projects, engaging Interactors and young professionals, launching the Interactor Journalist Program, maximum participation in RYLA, hosting the Rotary Collaborative Summit, and publishing the Rotary District 5170 Coffee Table Book to preserve our district's history and showcase the impact of our clubs.
Achieving these goals requires the participation of every Rotarian. I invite each of you to contribute your time, talent, and expertise as we work together to make Rotary District 5170 the leading district in the world for service, generosity, collaboration, and community impact.
I look forward to serving with you.
Geeta Kadambi, 07/01/2026
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🌍 A Remarkable Achievement for Rotary District 5170! 🌟
We are proud to celebrate an incredible milestone for Rotary District 5170!
🏆 Ranked #12 in the World
🇺🇸 Ranked #2 in the United States
for The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Giving as of June 29, 2026.
This achievement reflects the extraordinary generosity, commitment, and dedication of our clubs and members who believe in the power of Service Above Self. Every contribution to The Rotary Foundation helps create lasting change by supporting projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, support education, protect the environment, and strengthen communities around the world.
To every Rotarian in District 5170, thank you. Your generosity is making a global impact and demonstrating what is possible when we come together in service.
Together, we continue to Create Lasting Impact. 💙💛
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🚗 The District Governor Club Visit Tour is underway!
District Governor Geeta is visiting every club in District 5170 to connect with Rotarians, celebrate service, and share this year`s vision. 💙
Follow along as we spotlight each club, its members, and the incredible impact Rotarians are making in our communities.
We can`t wait to introduce you to the amazing clubs that make District 5170 such a special place to serve. Which club will we visit next? Stay tuned! 🤝
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A new Rotary year is here, and with it, fresh opportunities to serve, inspire, and make an impact! 🌟
Please join us in welcoming our 2026–2027 District Governor, Geeta Kadambi! 🎉 With a vision that honors Rotary’s strong traditions while embracing new ideas, she’s ready to help our clubs and communities thrive.
District 5170, with 63 clubs and 3,600+ Rotarians across Alameda, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties, is gearing up for an exciting year ahead! We`re empowering youth, strengthening our public image, and expanding our impact by turning service into lasting change. 💪
A heartfelt thank you to Immediate Past District Governor Herb Ritter for his incredible leadership and dedication. 🙏
Rotary is about ordinary people doing extraordinary things, together. Let’s grow, lead, and make sure our impact is seen and felt in every community we serve.
Welcome, DG Geeta! 💙 Now’s the time to get involved, join an event, volunteer, support a project, and invite others to experience Rotary. Let’s make this year count!
A great leader leaves more than accomplishments, they leave a legacy.
As District Governor, Herb Ritter reminded us that leadership is about showing up, serving others, and making a difference where it matters most. His dedication, encouragement, and unwavering commitment have inspired clubs across District 5170 to dream bigger, serve stronger, and lead with purpose.
As this chapter comes to a close, we`re reminded of the words that became more than a song, "Right Here, Right Now." A message to embrace every opportunity to serve, connect, and create lasting impact.
Thank you, Herb, for your leadership, your service, and the countless lives you`ve touched. Your legacy will continue to inspire Rotarians for years to come.
💙💛 Once a Rotarian, always making a difference.
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WE CONNECT PEOPLE
Rotary unites more than a million people
Through Rotary clubs, people from all continents and cultures come together to exchange ideas, and form friendships and professional connections while making a difference in their backyards and around the world.
WE TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES
We take action locally and globally
Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. We persevere until we deliver real, lasting solutions.
WE SOLVE PROBLEMS
No challenge is too big for us
For more than 110 years, we’ve bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, promote clean water and sanitation, and fight disease.
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The Rotary Club of Niles holds a special place in the heart of District Governor Dr. Geeta Kadambi as the first Rotary club she ever joined as a Rotarian. Returning to the club that started her Rotary journey made for a truly meaningful evening filled with fellowship, inspiration, and celebration.
Members welcomed new Rotarians and honored two exceptional members, Steve Landon and Manuel Franco, with the Rotary International Avenue of Service Award in recognition of more than two decades of dedicated service to local and international Rotary projects.
The evening reflected the very best of Rotary—celebrating lifelong friendships, recognizing outstanding service, and reaffirming our shared commitment to Service Above Self. As District Governor Geeta begins her year of leadership, it was especially fitting to celebrate with the club where her Rotary journey first began.
Together, we will continue Creating Lasting Impact throughout District 5170 and beyond.
💙 Service Above Self. Creating Lasting Impact.
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