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
D5170 Book Now Available
Rotary District 5170 Coffee Table Book - Legacy Captured
Rotary International Monthly Themes
Rotarians helping venezuela
1. Shelter Box
ShelterBox is responding alongside local partners in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes. As damage assessments continue, we are working to provide emergency shelter and essential aid to families who have lost their homes and are preparing to support communities as needs become clearer. DONATE HERE
2. Disaster Aid USA
Rebuilding Communities Together DONATE HERE
3. Rotary International Disaster Response
Your gift helps Rotary clubs provide disaster recovery and support rebuilding efforts. Contributions are made available through Rotary Disaster Response Grants. Contributions to the General Disaster Response Fund cannot be directed to a specific disaster. District 4370 and 4380 from Venezuela are initiating these grants, each worth $25,000. DONATE HERE
District 5170 Sponsors
FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM
💙💛 Generosity in Action. Impact Without Borders. 💛💙
What an extraordinary achievement for Rotary District 5170!
During Rotary Year 2025–26, District 5170 contributed an incredible $1,979,500 to The Rotary Foundation, earning SECOND PLACE in Zone 26. 🏆
And there is even more to celebrate: Zone 26 ranked #4 in the world, with more than $14 million in total contributions! 🌎
Congratulations to our Zone 26 leaders:
🥇 District 5340 — $2,331,884
🥈 District 5170 — $1,979,500
🥉 District 5240 — $1,240,091
Under the leadership of DG Herb Ritter, and through the generosity of Rotarians across District 5170, this achievement demonstrates the incredible power of giving through Rotary.
Every contribution helps turn generosity into action — supporting projects, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for meaningful and lasting change.
👏 Congratulations and thank you, District 5170 Rotarians! Your dedication, generosity, and Service Above Self continue to make an impact locally and around the world.
Together, we are People of Action. Together, we Create Lasting Impact. 💙💛
#Rotary #RotaryDistrict5170 #TheRotaryFoundation #RotaryFoundation #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf #CreateLastingImpact #RotaryZone26 #RotaryInternational #RotaryGiving
4) ARTIFACTS
💙💛 Shoulder to Shoulder. Heart to Heart. Rotary District 5170 Strong!
This wonderful video, created by Peter Kuo of the Silicon Valley Chinese Club, captures the fellowship, energy, and shared commitment to service that bring Rotary District 5170 together.
And there’s an opportunity to experience that spirit in person!
District Governor Geeta Kadambi requests your presence at the Collaborative Impact Summit — come get inspired, collaborate, and join us in creating lasting impact for humanity.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Bring your ideas, meet fellow changemakers, discover meaningful projects, and see what’s possible when we come together in service.
🎟️ Register today:
https://www.ismyrotaryclub.org/wp_api_1-2/R_Event.cfm?EventID=77891583&fixImages=0&fixTables=0
Thank you, Peter Kuo, for creating and sharing this special video with our Rotary family. 💙💛
Inspire. Collaborate. Act. Create Lasting Impact.
#RotaryDistrict5170 #CollaborativeImpactSummit #District5170Strong #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf #CreateLastingImpact #RotaryInAction
💙💛 Celebrating the Generosity of Rotary District 5170! 💛💙
We are proud to celebrate Rotary District 5170 for placing THIRD in the Big West Zones 26 & 27 for Total Contributions during Rotary Year 2025–26! 🏆
Under the leadership of District Governor Herb Ritter, District 5170 contributed an incredible $1,979,500, demonstrating what is possible when Rotarians unite behind a shared commitment to service.
Congratulations to the Top Three Districts:
🥇 District 5020 — $2,704,298
🥈 District 5340 — $2,331,884
🥉 District 5170 — $1,979,500
Across Zones 26 & 27, Rotarians contributed an extraordinary $29,603,163 combined.
These numbers represent far more than dollars. They represent projects supported, communities strengthened, opportunities created, and lives impacted through Rotary. 🌎🤝
To every Rotarian whose generosity made this achievement possible: thank you for your dedication, generosity, and commitment to Service Above Self.
Together, we are People of Action — creating lasting impact at home and around the world. 💙💛
#Rotary #RotaryDistrict5170 #RotaryInternational #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf #CreateLastingImpact #RotaryFoundation #RotaryGiving #RotaryZone26 #RotaryZone27 #RotaryFamily
📣 Rotary District 5170 is featured on Fremont Patch! 💙💛
The countdown is on for our inaugural Collaborative Impact Summit — Inspire. Collaborate. Act.
On Saturday, September 19, Rotary clubs, nonprofits, community partners, leaders, and neighbors will come together for a full day dedicated to service, connection, and creating lasting impact.
✨ Meet nonprofits and service organizations at the Project Fair
🌎 Discover Rotary projects making an impact locally and globally
🎤 Hear from inspiring speakers and community leaders
🤝 Connect with people and organizations ready to make a difference
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Whether you`re a longtime Rotarian, a community partner, or simply curious about how you can make a difference, you’re invited to be part of it.
📰 Check out our event feature on Fremont Patch:
https://patch.com/california/fremont/calendar/event/20260919/94fcb72a-f2bf-4046-8894-7dd97e828260/rotary-invites-you-to-its-inaugural-collaborative-impact-summit-inspire-collaborate-act
INSPIRE. COLLABORATE. ACT.
Together, we can turn connections into action and Create Lasting Impact.
#Rotary #RotaryDistrict5170 #PeopleOfAction #CollaborativeImpactSummit #ServiceAboveSelf #CommunityImpact #Fremont #SanJose #CreateLastingImpact
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.
💙💛 Shoulder to Shoulder. Heart to Heart. Rotary District 5170 Strong!
This wonderful video, created by Peter Kuo of the Silicon Valley Chinese Club, captures the fellowship, energy, and shared commitment to service that bring Rotary District 5170 together.
And there’s an opportunity to experience that spirit in person!
District Governor Geeta Kadambi requests your presence at the Collaborative Impact Summit — come get inspired, collaborate, and join us in creating lasting impact for humanity.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Bring your ideas, meet fellow changemakers, discover meaningful projects, and see what’s possible when we come together in service.
🎟️ Register today:
www.ismyrotaryclub.org/wp_api_1-2/R_Event.cfm?EventID=77891583&fixImages=0&fixTables=0
Thank you, Peter Kuo, for creating and sharing this special video with our Rotary family. 💙💛
Inspire. Collaborate. Act. Create Lasting Impact.
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💙💛 Celebrating the Generosity of Rotary District 5170! 💛💙
We are proud to celebrate Rotary District 5170 for placing THIRD in the Big West Zones 26 & 27 for Total Contributions during Rotary Year 2025–26! 🏆
Under the leadership of District Governor Herb Ritter, District 5170 contributed an incredible $1,979,500, demonstrating what is possible when Rotarians unite behind a shared commitment to service.
Congratulations to the Top Three Districts:
🥇 District 5020 — $2,704,298
🥈 District 5340 — $2,331,884
🥉 District 5170 — $1,979,500
Across Zones 26 & 27, Rotarians contributed an extraordinary $29,603,163 combined.
These numbers represent far more than dollars. They represent projects supported, communities strengthened, opportunities created, and lives impacted through Rotary. 🌎🤝
To every Rotarian whose generosity made this achievement possible: thank you for your dedication, generosity, and commitment to Service Above Self.
Together, we are People of Action — creating lasting impact at home and around the world. 💙💛
#Rotary #RotaryDistrict5170 #RotaryInternational #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf #CreateLastingImpact #RotaryFoundation #RotaryGiving #RotaryZone26 #RotaryZone27 #RotaryFamily ... See MoreSee Less
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