Rotary Club of Auburn, CA

10/29/2026

Rotary District 5190, CA/NV USA Governor, Kurt Raffetto visited our club this week with some inspiration and recognition for those Rotarians doing great things.

High Flyer Award – Chris McCracken
Kurt is a former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, has specified the High Flyer Award to be given to members that are up-and-coming and flying high, or members that are above the rest. Chris is both of those things. He joined our club just over a year ago. He traveled a lot, so sort of hit and miss at first, but wow, he is all in. He was a daily and unwaivering help with the replacement windows at Branches at the Carnegie ; he was a huge part of the shade structure build at Acres of Hope and will surely do the others. As importantly as his service is, he really brings the fun! Chris is proving to be an excellent friend in Rotary and his willingness to serve on our board deserves much gratitude, encouragement and recognition. It’s a pleasure to recognize Chris as a High Flyer

Quiet Rotarian – Brenda Pollacci
Quiet Rotarian award is another award from District Governor Kurt Raffetto. The idea is to recognize those Rotarians that may not be the first to lead, speak out or bring attention to their efforts, but they do a lot! Brenda is that person for us this year. She too is a newer member, even to our community. She is all in! Brenda was a key member of the food portion of the Brewfest; she is working closely with Carolyn on the Auburn Solstice, which is going to be awesome; and Brenda’s joy backbacking sort of made it for all of us. Brenda's overall positive vibe and inclusive presence is worth noting; as a quiet giant, Brenda is an amazing Rotarian and friend.

Congrats and thank you to both Brenda Pollacci and Chris McCracken.

10/28/2026

💙💛 Doing good around the world doesn’t always require getting on a plane! 🌎

This weekend, The Rotary Club Auburn was proud to support the Hawa’s Hope fundraiser, helping an organization do meaningful work beyond our own community.

Sometimes, international service simply means showing up, lending a hand, and supporting those who are making a difference.

We were especially happy to have three of our younger volunteers involved! Engaging young people in service, leadership, and community involvement is an important part of Rotary’s mission. Youth aren’t just the future of Rotary. They are an important part of what we do right now! 💛💙

Thank you to everyone who made this weekend’s fundraiser possible. Together, we can make a difference, both locally and around the world. 🌍✨

10/26/2026

Last week, members of the Rotary Club of Auburn joined twenty Conference High students to turn ordinary pumpkins into living succulent centerpieces. With glue guns, moss, dried flowers, and plenty of creativity, every student made something one-of-a-kind, and the results were stunning.

Thanks to the students for letting us share the table, and to everyone who made this happy, hands-on afternoon possible. This is what Service Above Self looks like up close. 🧡

10/22/2026

A little red. A lot of heart. One goal: End Polio Now! ❤️

Our Rotary crew came together to raise awareness and show our support for a polio-free world. Proud to be part of this caring community!

Help us spread the word, share this post, and keep the mission moving! 🌎

Thanks for hosting us and contributing toward this great cause Two Ass Brewing Company

District 5190 Area 5 Rotary Clubs Of Auburn United
Rotary District 5190, CA/NV USA

10/10/2026

E-waste recycling today at City Hall.

10/10/2026

Today is the day - bring your e-waste to City Hall in Auburn.

The Rotary Club of Auburn will be hosting its third annual Recycling Day on Saturday, October 10. They will be collecting E-waste and lithium ion batteries. Acceptable E-waste includes desktop computers, laptops, tablets, monitors, stereo components, printers, fax machines, televisions, routers, cords, and the like. Large items such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and big screen TVs will not be accepted.

Lithium ion batteries are the rechargeable batteries used for power tools, cell phones, electric toothbrushes, smart watches and electric mowers, blowers, weedeaters, chainsaws, and hedge trimmers, as well as similar items. Please refrain from bringing standard alkaline batteries as these can be easily dropped off at several locations in town, including Home Depot and Briarpatch.

The Club especially wishes to acknowledge the assistance of Auburn Moving and Storage. As in past years, they are making a driver and truck available all day to transport the large volume of E-waste.

10/07/2026

Shout out to September's Rotarian of the Month - Jeff Ambrosia. Jeff is truly deserving and not to be excluded just because he's married to the President. Jeff reluctantly agreed to chair the W**e and Brewfest for another year as we revamped that event in location, format, and time of year. This was a big undertaking and he led the committee to be empowered as their own leaders with their own ideas, with him providing excellent support and encouragement along the way. Because of his leadership, the Foothills W**e and Brewfest was a huge success, but it was not a one-man band; it was an orchestrated event that we should all be proud of. Congratulations on an amazing event and for being recognized as The Rotarian of the Month!

10/02/2026

The Rotary Club of Auburn is pleased to announce that it was so successful in its film plastic recycling program that they attracted the attention of a national organization. Over the course of three years, the Club had ramped up its film plastic collections from neighboring business to about 100 pounds a week. Participating businesses included Briarpatch, Safeway, SaveMart, BelAir, Warehouse Paints, General Plumbing, Heather's Homes, the Interfaith Food Closet, and the Wild Bird Station. From this point forward, collections will be managed by the Stewardship Action Foundation working with 1-800-GOT-JUNK. SAF is committed to developing a circular economy and ensures that all the plastic that is collected is repurposed.

The role of the Rotary Club is now to use its connections within the community to engage more businesses in this endeavor to divert plastic from the landfill. Any local businesses that would like to see their film plastic (plastic bags, pallet wrap, dry cleaning bags, etc.) picked up on a regular basis at no cost and put to good use should contact Geoff Davis at [email protected].

10/01/2026

The Rotary Youth Exchange program is accepting applications for next school year. Let us know if you or someone you know would like more information on this life changing opportunity.

09/30/2026

Another meaningful project done at Acres of Hope this past week. This, much-needed shade structure was a bear to put together, but this awesome crew made it happen, creating more outdoor space for the families there.
The Rotary Club of Auburn has a little something for everyone; if you are looking for ways to get involved and improve our community, come and check us out.