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All Rotarians welcomed to join us every Mon 12:15P at the Baylands Golf Links Clubhouse in Palo Alto Fellowship, service and fun are hallmarks of our Club.

Every Monday, from 12:15-1:30 p.m., our meetings are highlighted by thoughtful speakers on a variety of topics, who cap off the opportunity to interact with your professional, business and community peers in a warm and friendly environment. with Steve Emslie

10/09/2026

We're back with a quick update on what's happening at Rotary Club of Palo Alto!

This past weekend, a group of our members spent their Saturday morning lining University Avenue with flags to honor Labor Day. It's always a great reminder of what our club is about — showing up and doing the work that keeps our community connected.

And now for something we're really excited about: the launch of our Club-sponsored podcast, "Build.Serve.Repeat", hosted by fellow Rotarian Andres Calzada. It's now live on !

Each month, Andres will sit down with leaders across the Palo Alto community to talk about service, what it looks like in practice, and how we're all working to create lasting impact together.

Our first episode is up, and we couldn't have picked a better guest to kick things off. Dr. Gloria Hom, a cherished member of our community, longtime academic, and dedicated civic leader, joined Andres to share her story. It's a wonderful conversation and sets the tone for what's ahead.

Give it a listen, share it with your friends and family, and be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss future episodes.
Listen to Episode 1 on : https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EOrjONi0UgX2MGTCKHwev?si=I7dGUuI9TrmI7xNe38rMiQ&utm_source=copy-link

20/07/2026

This week at Rotary Palo Alto: busy as ever, doing good as always!

Monday brought our special Club Assembly, where board members rolled up their sleeves and shared what's on deck for the year ahead. Big things coming.
Earlier this month, about a dozen members — led by President-Elect Eric — raised a glass at our first annual Matt Dolan Memorial Wh***ey Tasting. Part of our club auction, the intimate gathering was really about something bigger: honoring Matt's memory through good company and better stories.
And we can't wrap the week without celebrating our RYLA scholars. Derek, Sophie, and Leilani spent time at leadership camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains, sponsored by our club — future leaders, on their way!
Assemblies, tributes, and the next generation of changemakers — just another week of creating lasting change.

10/07/2026

🇺🇸 Flashback Friday to Rotary Club of Palo Alto Fourth of
July Kickoff! 🇺🇸

A little late to post, but too good not to share! Last Saturday, ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, our Rotary Palo Alto crew hit the sidewalks of University Ave bright and early to line the street with American flags — a beloved club tradition that never gets old (and honestly, neither does the coffee afterward).

It was also the perfect morning to celebrate a new chapter for our club: a big (belated!) congratulations to our new Club President, Charlie Weidanz! Charlie was right there in the action, flag in hand (see photo!), setting the tone for what we know will be a fantastic year of service ahead.

Thank you to every member who showed up early to make University Ave sparkle red, white, and blue. This is what community looks like!
👋 New to Rotary or just curious what we're all about? Come see for yourself! We meet every Monday at 12:30pm for lunch and good company at:
📍 Baylands Cafe, Baylands Golf Links Clubhouse
1875 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto
Great food, great people, and a whole lot of community spirit — we'd love to have you at the table. See you Monday!

20/04/2026

CRAB.Solutely! 🦀 The Palo Alto Rotary Club’s Annual Charity Dinner was a wonderful evening to remember. Enjoy these highlights from April 18, 2026!

💡 Tip: You can adjust the playback speed by clicking the settings (⚙️) icon.

26/02/2026

🌟 Bring a Guest – Special Speaker This Monday! 🌟

This Monday, March 2, we are honored to welcome Hon. Yong-ho Tae, former North Korean diplomat and the highest-ranking defector to resettle in South Korea in 2016. In 2020, he was elected to South Korea’s National Assembly.

His firsthand perspective on North Korea and global affairs promises to be a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion.

This is a powerful program you won’t want to miss — and a great opportunity to invite a guest who would enjoy an insightful and timely conversation.

See you there!

02/02/2026

The Rotary Club of Palo Alto served as ushers at yesterday's performance of The DaVinci Code at Palo Alto Players!
Many thanks to:
Mike Fogarty
Leannah Hunt
Annette Glanckopf
Eric & Linda Jensen
Ullrich Schwertschlag
Simon Pennington
Ginny Lear
Dana Tom & Nancy Kawakita

Rotary Club of Palo Alto meets each Monday at 12:15, Bayland Golf Links, 1875 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto

17/11/2025

Thank you to volunteers Jackie Wheeler, Dana Tom and Nancy Kawakita, Ginny Lear, Mike Fogerty and Karen and Bruce Rohde who served as ushers last Thursday at a student performance of Annie by Palo Alto Players.
Many of these students are seeing live theater for the very first time. Rotary Club of Palo Alto has gratefully sponsored these performances so that youth have the ability to learn about and enjoy live theater.
Annie will run next Thursday through Sunday at Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto.

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