New Rotary Year Kicks Off with Energy and Inspiration!

The Danville/San Ramon Rotary Club launched its new Rotary year in style with President Julie McKinney leading her first official meeting to a packed house of over 50 members and guests. Julie, inspired by her recent trip to the Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Ontario—along with several fellow club members, Leslie and Gary Vilhauer, Jim Vlantis, Mary Whipple, and Dany Gregory—brought renewed energy and fresh ideas to the meeting.

With enthusiasm, strong attendance, and new traditions already taking shape, President Julie’s year is off to a powerful start. Here’s to a year of service, fellowship, and impact!

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Rotarian in the Spotlight

One of the highlights of last week’s meeting was the introduction of a new feature: Rotarian in the Spotlight.

The inaugural spotlight shone on the longest -tenured member and retired veterinarian Glen Weber, who joined Rotary in 1983. Glen shared heartfelt reflections on four decades of service, community connection, and the evolution of Rotary over the years.

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Club of the Year Award Announcement at District Awards and Installation!

The Cliff Dochterman Club of the Year award recognizes a club’s well-rounded and consistent achievements. This year, the honor goes to the Rotary Club of Danville San Ramon, which, despite being newly formed from the merger of three clubs just one year ago, has shown remarkable success.

The club earned second place for contributions to the Annual Fund and the Rotary Foundation, supported the District Wheelchair Foundation project for wheelchairs distributed in Monterrey, Mexico and many club members participated in the distribution trip. This year the club also launched a new fundraiser, Night at the Races, and provided strong support at the District Conference.

This outstanding record of service and growth makes the Rotary Club of Danville San Ramon the well-deserved recipient of the District 5160’s 2024 Club of the Year award.

See What We’ve Been Up To! Even the Local Paper Danville Today Takes Notice

Upcoming Events

Join us as we honor our 2024–2025 Club President, Chris Gayler, at his official Demotion Party! Let’s show our appreciation for his year of leadership with laughter, good company, and great memories.

📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025

🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Home of Del Chandler

Please be sure to click here to RSVP. We can’t wait to see you there!

Four Club Dinner

📅 Wednesday, August 13, 2025

🕡 5:30 PM

📍 San Ramon Community Center

Guests are welcome! Email Karen McNamara if you have any questions.

Danville San Ramon Rotary Club members RSVP by email to Karen McNamara.

Speaker Calendar

July 22, 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!

August 5, NEW TIME 7:30-8:30 am – Guest Speaker: Logan Robertson, Director, Home Match Contra Costa

Logan Robertson will present how the program connects people with extra space in their homes to those seeking affordable housing. The talk will cover the matching process for both homeowners and home seekers, current housing trends, and how to refer someone or get involved in creating supportive shared living arrangements.

Volunteer Opportunities

We have multiple volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved this summer. Your help is always appreciated. Click here to sign up!

To learn more about what is needed at each of these opportunities, click here.

Questions? Email Allen Mueller at Allen.Mueller@cbnorcal.com.

Meetings are held at Roundhouse Conference Center

2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon

Meetings are the 1st/3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 to 8:30 AM and 2nd/4th Tuesdays at 12:00 to 1:15 PM

7/19 – Sunflower Hill Bench building workshop

7/21 – Shelter Inc backpack drive supply delivery

7/22 – Club meeting – 12:00 pm

7/26 – Home Team

7/26 – Demotion Party at Del Chandler’s home

7/29 – DARK (5th Tuesday)

8/1 – (tentative) Shelter Inc backpack packing

8/5 – Club meeting – 7:30 am

8/9 – Sunflower Hill bench installation and garden volunteering

8/12 – DARK (meeting on 8/13 with all 4 clubs)

8/13 – 4 Club Meeting dinner

8/19 – Club meeting – 7:30 am

8/26 – Club meeting – 12:00 pm

Rotary International Mission & Vision

We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.