Dear Rotarians of District 5240,
Welcome to a new Rotary year!
It was wonderful to see so many of you at our Stepdown celebration this past Saturday. It was a meaningful opportunity to celebrate Mike Dutra's year of Opportunity Awaits and Unite for Good, while looking ahead to our new journey together as we Inspire Action and Create Lasting Impact.
As we begin this exciting year together, I want to thank each of you for your dedication, your generosity, and your unwavering commitment to Service Above Self. Because of you, lives are changed, communities are strengthened, and hope is restored every single day.
My wish for every club is a year filled with growth, engaged and enthusiastic members, and a Rotary experience that inspires purpose through service, joy through fellowship, and pride in belonging to our Rotary family.
Our communities and our world look to Rotary for leadership, compassion, and hope. Every service project, every act of kindness, every new friendship we build, and every life we touch reminds us why Rotary matters.
We have an exciting year ahead, along with a few changes to our traditional calendar. Please mark these important dates:
- Foundation Gala – Changing Lives Around the World
September 12 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Camarillo
Join us as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the past year and share inspiring stories of projects that have made a lasting difference in our communities and around the world. - Flash Mob Day of Service
October 3 | Throughout District 5240
Organize a community service project, leave your "Rotary Was Here" sign, and flood social media with photos and stories showcasing Rotary in action. - District Conference & Stepdown
June 12 - 13
Save the date for our combined District Conference and Stepdown. More details will be shared in the coming months. - Rotary International Convention - Barcelona
June 26 - 30
Start planning now to join thousands of Rotarians from around the world for an unforgettable Rotary experience.
Together, let us Inspire Action so that we may Create Lasting Impact - not only in our communities and throughout the world, but also within ourselves.
Thank you for all you do and for the privilege of serving alongside you.
Love,
Margarida Eidson