La Verne Rotary

10/20/2026

💙💛 Celebrating the Life of Dick Bates

The family of Dick Bates has extended an invitation to fellow Rotarians and friends who knew Dick to join them in celebrating his life and honoring his memory.

Dick’s friendship, dedication to service, and contributions to our Rotary family will always be remembered. His legacy of Service Above Self will continue to inspire us. 💙

🗓 Saturday, December 5, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Rock of the Foothills Church
4630 Wheeler Ave., La Verne, CA 91750

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dick’s family and look forward to honoring the wonderful memories he leaves behind. 🕊️

10/12/2026

🌟 HEY, LA VERNE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! 🌟

🎓 ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A LEADER?

The Rotary Club of La Verne is excited to sponsor TWO high school students to attend RYLA 2026 — Rotary Youth Leadership Awards! 🎉

🏕️ Join students from across Southern California and Nevada for an unforgettable weekend filled with:

✨ Leadership development
🤝 Teamwork & new friendships
💪 Confidence & personal growth
🎯 Fun activities and inspiring experiences

📅 December 4–6, 2026
📍 Camp Cedar Crest, Running Springs, CA

🎓 WHO CAN APPLY?
High school sophomores and juniors who live in or attend school in La Verne!

💛 TWO SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

📲 Interested? Text Roger Hanawalt at 909-229-3309 for more information.

🙌 Parents, teachers, counselors, and students — help us spread the word! Tag a student who would love this opportunity and share this post with your school community!

💙💛 Rotary Club of La Verne — Service Above Self

of La Verne Bonita Unified District

09/08/2026

08/22/2026

🎓 Scholarship Recipient Spotlight — JT Reilly

We are proud to share an update on JT Reilly, a Damien High School graduate and one of our Rotary Club of La Verne scholarship recipients, who is now entering his third year at UCLA.

JT continues to excel academically, maintaining an impressive 4.0 GPA while pursuing his studies in Computational and Systems Biology. He is now expanding his academic path by adding a second major in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (MIMG).

JT has also remained very active in his university and community:

* Rotaract Board Member — Community Service Representative
* University Catholic Center Student Leader
* Summer Intern at Bio-Rad Laboratories

We are very proud to see JT continue to grow academically, professionally, and through service to others. It is wonderful to see a local Damien High School graduate making the most of the opportunities ahead of him.

Congratulations, JT! The Rotary Club of La Verne is proud to be a small part of your journey, and we look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the years ahead. 🎓💙

07/28/2026

4th of July Parade and float assembly. Thanks 🙏 to all our participating volunteers and members ❤️❤️🙌🙌

07/28/2026

07/12/2026

A new patriotic display has come to La Verne this Fourth of July, with nearly 150 American flags filling a local park as part of the inaugural Field of Courage fundraiser hosted by the Rotary Club of La Verne. The display, open through Monday, July 6, honors veterans, active-duty