Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton

08/09/2026

Golden Bell Gets $$ and Rotary Check at Festival Days PartyWho wouldn’t want to see how the other half live? So, the Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation’s Festival Days fundraiser happy hour was a big draw at the exclusive The Boca Raton Beach Club. “I know we’re oversold,” Golden Bell chairman Chuck Stout said as he and hundreds of people checked into the Atlantic Ballroom and checked out the ocean view too Friday night. It wasn’t just the venue, it was also the cause. “Golden Bell was started 33 years ago by the Chamber to support our public schools, and since then has given out a couple million dollars,” Chamber CEO/president […]

08/08/2026

Investing in education and supporting our local teachers! 📚

Members of the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton were proud to present a check to the Golden Bell Education Foundation, continuing a longstanding Rotary commitment to education in our community.

Golden Bell has been a longtime partner of the former Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise, including its Teacher of the Year Awards, a tradition that has honored Boca Raton educators for 40 years.

As our clubs come together, we are proud to continue supporting programs and partnerships that invest in our local schools, teachers, and students.

Learn more about the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton at www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.

08/07/2026

Help us give local students a strong start to the school year! 📚🎒

The Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton is proud to partner with the Best Foot Forward Foundation for our annual Back-to-School Supply Drive.

Join us on Thursday, August 13, by donating much-needed school supplies to help students in our community start the school year prepared for success.

📍 Drop-off Location:
Maggie McFly’s
5820 Town Center Rd.
Boca Raton

🗓️ Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Every donation, big or small, helps make a difference. Thank you for supporting local students and investing in their future!

Learn more about the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton at www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.

08/01/2026

This week at the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mickey Zitzmann, Director of Development at A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School, as our guest speaker.

Mickey shared insights into the school’s nationally recognized academic programs, its unique partnership with Florida Atlantic University, and the opportunities it provides for students to excel.

Congratulations to Richard Celestino, our Rotarian of the Week, for his dedication and service to our club.

Congratulations as well to Richard Barkin on receiving his Paul Harris Fellow recognition, and to Fernanda Macedo on receiving her Paul Harris Fellow +1 recognition. Thank you both for your continued commitment to The Rotary Foundation and to Rotary’s mission of Service Above Self.

Learn more about the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton at www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.

08/01/2026

Highlights from this week’s Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton meeting

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mickey Zitzmann, Director of Development at A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School, who shared an informative presentation about the school’s nationally recognized academic programs and its unique partnership with Florida Atlantic University.

Learn more about the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton at www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.

07/28/2026

When the community comes together, amazing things happen! Thank you to these generous supporters of Back to School PBC for helping equip local students with the tools they need for a successful school year. Your impact will be felt in classrooms throughout our community. 💙📚

07/25/2026

Highlights from this week’s Rotary meeting!

We had the pleasure of hearing from our very own Pradeep Sudan, who shared an engaging presentation on International Rotary Projects.

Learn more about the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton at www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.

07/25/2026

This week, our Rotary Club had the pleasure of hearing from our very own member, Pradeep Sudan, as he shared an insightful presentation on International Rotary Projects.

Pradeep highlighted how Rotary’s global network brings clubs together to address challenges, improve communities, and create lasting impact around the world. His presentation was a great reminder that while we serve locally, Rotary’s reach extends across the globe.

Thank you, Pradeep, for sharing your knowledge and inspiring us with the power of international service.

Learn more about the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton at www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.

07/22/2026

07/19/2026

Don’t miss Mayors Ball 2026 on Oct. 24 at the iconic Baton Raton Resort. Join hundreds for the social event of the season. Contact Bob Tucker (561 289-0436)