Welcome to Rotary District 5180 from District Governor Megan Ellinghouse
 
Greetings!
 
Rotary District 5180 is a vibrant network of 36 Rotary clubs serving Sacramento and the surrounding areas of Northern California. United by a shared commitment to service, leadership, and fellowship, our clubs bring together neighbors, friends, and community leaders who believe in the power of kindness and take action to create lasting positive change.
 
Our clubs are the heartbeat of their communities. From supporting food banks and mentoring youth to improving parks, funding scholarships, and advancing literacy, District 5180 Rotarians step up wherever they’re needed most. Every project reflects our belief that when caring people work together, we can make a real difference in the lives of others.
 
Beyond our neighborhoods, we are part of something even bigger. As members of Rotary International, we help tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges—eradicating polio, providing clean water and sanitation, promoting peace, and strengthening health systems. Through these efforts, District 5180 connects local compassion to global impact.
 
Whether you’re searching for a way to give back, grow as a leader, or build lifelong friendships, Rotary offers a place where your talents and passion can shine. We invite you to discover how Rotary District 5180 is transforming lives—across the street and around the world.
 
If you’re curious to learn more, please click “Contact Us” on this page. We’d love to hear your story and connect you with a friendly Rotarian who can answer your questions. Together, we can do so much good!
District 5180 News
Join Us for a Spooktacular Rotary Experience Oct 30-Nov 1, 2026!

 

Save the date and register today for an incredible District Conference you won’t soon forget! 

 

Join your fellow District 5180 Rotarians Oct 30 – Nov 1 at beautiful Margaritaville in South Lake Tahoe for a weekend of Spooktacular fun that is sure to help you engage, energize, and elevate your Rotary experience!  The weekend also includes valuable workshops that will be of immediate use in your clubs and your day-to-day life!

Fun: 

  • NYC Comedian Turner Sparks – sure to be a hoot!  Click here for a sneak peek  
  • A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
  • A Halloween costume contest
  • A paper airplane contest that takes over the hotel
  • Dancing!
  • End Polio Now event
  • And more!

Learning: 

  • How to be a Better Storyteller
  • Using AI in Your Everyday Life
  • And more!

We are also planning a special Foundation Million Dollar Brunch celebrating the impact of The Rotary Foundation.  This will be our Foundation celebration for 2025-26, replacing our usual Foundation dinner, and it is included in your registration fee.

Earlybird pricing is on now – $425 through June 15!  (After June 15, registration will be $475)

And, the first 100 people who complete their registration prior to June 15th will be entered into a drawing for:

🏝️ One complimentary night at the Margaritaville Hotel during the conference weekend.

There’s no way to mix Halloween, Margaritaville and a bunch of Rotarians and not have a truly fantastic time! Don’t wait – book your spooktacular experience today! 

Three Clubs Come Together to Provide a Van for Students
A great project from three D5180 Rotary Clubs - Rotary Club of Arden Arcade, American River Rotary and Point West Rotary Club - Sacramento!
 
The donated passenger van will be used by the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District and Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District. It will be used to transport students to youth activities throughout the area.
 
As part of the unveiling, Rotarians, also provided students from Aspire High School with a hands-on vehicle maintenance tutorial, covering basics such as checking tire pressure and tread, fluids, windshield wipers and how to change a tire.
 
Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Builds Wheelchair Teaching Garden
Rotary Club of Fair Oaks has been busy at work on a District Grant to build a wheelchair accessible teaching garden!
 
Nick, Project Manager, explains this month-long project that has 3 phases including a greenhouse and potting tables all wheelchair accessible.
 
With the help of Infinite Friends and Petkus Brothers and lots of volunteer hands, this will be one very special place for use by the community.
 
Awesome work, Fair Oak Rotarians!
 
 
 
 
 
District Conference Weekend Schedule
Here is the Detailed Conference Schedule!
 
You asked for it....and here it is! The flyer below provides you with the detailed schedule for our upcoming District Conference on May 1-3 at Caesars Republic, South Lake Tahoe.
 
There are so many fun, entertaining and inspiring events for the weekend that you don't want to miss this year's District Conference.  And, we've asked for great weather so...what do you have to lose?!
 
To register for the conference click here:  https://tinyurl.com/D5180Conference
 
 
See you in South Lake Tahoe!!
 
 
News from Rotary International
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Through Rotary, police officer Joanne Serkeyn expanded her view of how to make a difference. In July, Serkeyn will become the governor of District 7090

A monumental club project in South Dakota

Members of the Rotary Club of Custer, South Dakota, played a role in the construction of the Crazy Horse Monument and continue to support its federation

Rotary to scale proven water and sanitation initiative in Haiti

Program aims to improve living conditions and reduce waterborne disease by 25% in three local government areas in Haiti by 2030

After life, a return to the earth

Conservation burials, green cemeteries, and environmental convictions are reshaping how some people think about death

Rotary projects around the globe May 2026

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Costa Rica, Italy, Tunisia, and Australia.

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