Metro Bethesda Rotary Club

06/04/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the beautiful Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville, MD, for the 20th Annual Metro Bethesda Rotary Club Purple Tee Golf Outing—a day of great golf, community, and giving back.

8:30 AM – Registration, Breakfast
10:00 AM – Shotgun Start
11:30 AM – Boxed Lunch
4:15 PM – Auction Ends, Raffles Drawn
5:00 PM – Dinner

This milestone year supports three incredible organizations:
• Metro Bethesda Rotary Foundation
• The The Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA), celebrating its 20th anniversary
• Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad

Early Bird Registration Ends July 15
Reserve your spot now and take advantage of early bird pricing for individuals and foursomes before rates increase!
Register as a sponsor or golfer today at
https://event.auctria.com/a75d87d3-6f34-4e4f-83fc-eb36b3285032/

Rotary District 7620

06/02/2026

It’s always a privilege to support So What Else! Thanks to our club members who volunteered, led by Dr. Erick Hosaka

05/29/2026

We welcomed the recipients of the "Jim Phang Aspiring Scientist Award." Created by our club in collaboration with ScienceMONTGOMERY and in memory of and National Institutes of Health (NIH) cancer researcher Jim Phang, the award recognizes outstanding student research in health and science. This year's winning projects explore topics ranging from artificial intelligence-assisted antibiotic discovery and cancer treatment resistance to sustainable plastics and antimicrobial design. As we honor Jim's lifelong commitment to scientific discovery and improving human health, we are also reminded of the remarkable talent, curiosity, and dedication of the next generation of scientists. The future is in good hands.
Rotary District 7620
Rotary International

05/27/2026

Thanks to So What Else for hosting and collaborating with us to provide free dental checks to your clients. Club members and staff from Health 360 Dental led by our own Dr. Erick Hosaka made it happen!
Rotary District 7620
Rotary International

05/19/2026

Congratulations and thanks to Rotarians Sam Weaver and Allie Williams for your service to the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture and the The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce

05/09/2026

Learn more about one of our newest club members, Kelsey Nicole Nelson! Kelsey has already made a big impact in the community through our club, adding to her lifetime of achievements.
Rotary District 7620
Rotary International

Kelsey Nicole Nelson has reported from eight Super Bowls, covered the Ravens and Commanders, and earned DMV Sports Media Person of the Year. But her real mission? Making sure the next generation has an easier path. From teaching sports writing at GW to mentoring students and serving with Special Olympics, Kelsey believes in lifting as you climb. Raised in Clarksburg with a gift for storytelling and a love of sports, she's built a career on passion, persistence, and purpose. Her message is simple: give yourself grace and space to go, grow, and glow.

Read her full story here: https://citylifestyle.com/articles/game-on-kelsey

📸 Photo by M3 Mitchell Media & Marketing, LLC

05/07/2026

We were honored to hear from Ambassador Tom Shannon today. Ambassador Shannon served as Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs at the U.S. Department of State before retiring in 2018 and also served as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil among other assignments over a 35 year career. He shared his perspectives on global political changes. We meet Thursday mornings in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. Please let us know if you're interested in joining our club! We'd love to have you as our guest for breakfast.
Rotary District 7620
Rotary International