Together, as members of the Danville San Ramon Rotary Club, we’ll continue to strengthen our community, build lasting friendships, and create meaningful change—locally and around the world. Let’s unite our efforts, our passions, and our purpose to make an even greater impact in the year ahead. Here’s to a year of service, unity, and doing good—together!

Chris, what a year it’s been! You’ve led the Rotary Club of Danville San Ramon with heart, humor, and the kind of steady hand usually reserved for blueprints and building permits. As the first president of our newly merged club, you didn’t just step into big shoes—you poured the foundation, framed the walls, and installed the roof.

You helped bring together three clubs with three histories, three cultures, and three foundations—and somehow turned us into one united, energized Rotary family. Under your leadership, we’ve built more than community projects—we’ve built trust, friendships, and momentum for the future. You kept us grounded, aligned, and upright, even when the blueprints weren’t always clear. And you did it all with aplomb, a plumb line and that signature Chris Gayler grin.

Thank you for an incredible year. Only you could have merged three clubs without needing a permit extension.

With gratitude and admiration for your toolbelt of leadership skills,

Your Rotary Family

We are incredibly strong in service. But none of what we do is possible without one essential element: our members. That’s why my focus this year is on something just as important as service—strengthening and growing our membership.

Engaged members are the heart of Rotary. They lead projects, spark ideas, and create the energy that makes people want to join—and stay. This year, my goals are to:

• Welcome 12 new members
• Average 40 attendees at our meetings
• Keep meetings fresh and fun—with great speakers, surprises, and real connection

We want to attract new, dynamic members—like those who joined us in the past year—and reignite engagement among all our current members. The more connected we are, the greater our impact.

You’ll be hearing about plenty of ways to get more involved, from hands-on service to socials to helping us grow. Whether you’ve been here for years or just joined, your voice, energy, and ideas matter.

Join us for a high-energy meeting featuring highlights from the RI Convention in Calgary, the debut of “Rotarian in the Spotlight,” a look ahead to 2025–2026, and special guests. Reconnect, get inspired, and celebrate the impact we’ll make together!

July 15 – NEW TIME! 7:30-8:30 am – David Behring: Inside the Blackhawk Museum

Don’t miss club member David Behring’s behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Blackhawk Museum—featuring classic cars, African art, natural history, and a one-of-a-kind Old West gallery.

July 22 at 12:00-1:15 pm – Guest Speaker: San Ramon Police Chief Denton Carlson

Join us for an engaging talk with San Ramon Police Chief Denton Carlson, who’ll share updates on public safety, law enforcement challenges, and community partnerships. Bring your questions—guests welcome!