This month, as we come together for the International Assembly and the Presidential Peace Conference, we celebrate The Magic of Rotary — a unique blend of global connection, vision, and action that empowers us to create lasting change.
One of the most inspiring examples is our Rotary Peace Fellowship program, a cornerstone of Rotary’s mission to build a more peaceful and just world.
For more than 23 years, Rotary Peace Fellowships have been transforming communities. Our Rotary Peace Centers, hosted at leading universities around the globe, have educated over 1,800 fellows who now work in more than 140 countries.
As we reflect on the achievements of our peace fellows and celebrate Rotary’s enduring commitment to peace, let us also recognize the role that everyone in our network of 1.2 million members plays in creating magic through service. Together, we can amplify our impact, inspire new generations of leaders, and build a brighter, more peaceful future.
Read the remainder of the RI President's message here.
- Is your personal/professional member profile up to date at SLODaybreak.org? Click here. Why? Your fellow members and committee chairs want to be able to contact you, your Club President wants to celebrate milestones with you and your family and your Board of Directors needs your information to be correct for quarterly reporting to our District and Rotary International.
- Are you following SLO Daybreak on Instagram? Click here. Why? See what we are up to with events, speakers and community service projects.
- Have you "liked" SLO Daybreak's Facebook page? Click here. Why? See what our club and other clubs in SLO and in our District are achieving and make new friends with other Rotarians.
- Have you "liked" the District 5240 Facebook page? Click here. Why? Rotary is a local, regional and international service organization and our connectivity with our District leadership and the oversight of its 68 clubs brings us together with 1.4 million members in over 47,000 clubs all over the world.
- Have you created a My Rotary account at Rotary.org? Click here. Why? My Rotary is where you can see your history in Rotary, your status in overall contributions to the Rotary International Foundation and how your impact is changing the world.
My District 5240 Rotary Family
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to wish you all a year filled with new opportunities, growth, and happiness. May this year bring you closer to your dreams, and may every day be a chance to learn, love, and create.
January is also Rotary’s Vocational Month, a time to reflect on the importance of work and service in our communities. It’s a reminder that our professional lives can make a meaningful difference in the world around us. Whether through mentorship, leadership, or simply doing our best in our chosen vocations, let’s all strive to make an impact.
We are also kicking off the second half of the 2024-2025 Rotary year with our District Foundation Gala! This is an exciting opportunity to come together and celebrate all the work we’ve done, and all that we will continue to accomplish. Hope you’ve saved the date ~ 01.25.2025! Registration is now open. Don’t miss out on this special event.
Here’s to fresh starts, continuing on bold goals, and finishing strong on our 2024/2025 Rotary Year!
As always, thank you for all that you do.
Rotary Is Love + Service = Magic of Rotary!
- Dana McClish (Pacific Beach High School) - $600 for plumbing & electrical tools & equipment to learn the trade
- Nicole Durrant (Hawthorne Elementary School) - $500 for a book giveaway system, allowing students to check books in and out of the classroom instead of the library
- Tim Inglish (Laguna Middle School) - $363 for a projector and tech equipment for science experiments
- Emily King (Teach Elementary School) - $279 equipment and tools for a cardboard building project
- Deannie Greenelsh (Pacific Beach High School) - $500 for equipment and tools to enhance the students' art experience
- Robert Donohue (Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School) - $500 for scientific calculators for math classes
- Jessica Keach (Sinsheimer Elementary School) - $300 for a classroom rug for students to learn and engage on
- Monica Reichmuth (Bishop's Peak Elementary School) - $476 for new stools/chairs for students to learn engage on
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