Dear Rotarians of District 5330, Each March, Rotary highlights one of our most transformative Areas of Focus: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene. For many of us, turning on a faucet and having clean water flow freely is something we rarely think about. Yet for millions of people around the world, access to safe water remains a […]
The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund First of all, I want to thank everyone – and there are many of you – who have already made donations to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). This year District 5330 has a goal of $350,000 for its donation to “The Rotary Foundation.” As of February 1, 2026 – […]
Happy 2026 People of Action! It’s my hope that you had a wonderful holiday season celebrating with loved ones. Welcome to the new year that is filled with opportunities to continue the great work we do as Rotarians! To that end, we need to keep club membership growth top of mind. As you are […]
Happy New Year! Well, there are less than 6 months left in the Rotary Year but there are so many educational opportunities you’ll be able to access in D5330. This is for all incoming club presidents: The date for DGE Richard Lemire’s Pre-P.E.L.S. (Presidents-Elect Learning Session, changed from the acronym P.E.T.S.) will be Saturday, January […]
The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund Hello Rotarians, I want to Thank all of you who have donated to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) this Rotary year. So far this year the following 8 clubs have donated more than $9,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Two of these clubs donated more than $20,000 : E-Club of […]
My Rotary Journey to DG for 2028-2029By Dess Benedetto In June 2007, I was a relatively new estate attorney in a new city with a new life ahead of me. A friend of mine, a fellow lawyer who I met through a business networking group a couple years earlier, when we were both […]
Dear Business Leader, As a fellow member of the Inland Empire business community, I’m reaching out to introduce you to something that is making a meaningful difference right here at home: Rotary. Rotary is a global network of professionals, business owners, friends, and neighbors who come together to solve problems, strengthen communities, and create lasting change. […]
District 5330 – Celebrates Its 1st Annual Art for Peace Contest December 6th marked a milestone for Rotary District 5330 as students, educators, Rotarians, and families came together for the 1st Annual Art for Peace Contest—a creative celebration of how young people interpret peace, unity, and hope in today’s world. The competition exceeded every expectation. […]
Rotary & Polio Where We Stand in 2025 Wild Poliovirus remains endemic in only 2 countries: Afghanistan & Pakistan. Global cases are at historic lows — over 99% reduction since Rotary launched PolioPlus in 1985. Most of the world remains polio-free, but surveillance still detects the virus in environmental samples in a few high-risk areas. […]
Rotary’s projects thrive on the generosity of donors, and this is especially relevant during the season of giving. While volunteers provide the hands and hearts behind service initiatives, donations supply the essential resources that make these projects possible. Clean water systems, medical supplies, scholarships, and disaster relief efforts all require funding to reach those in […]
