Welcome to Rotary District 5180 from District Governor Dave Veden
Hello!
Welcome to Rotary District 5180! I am excited as we look to a new Rotary year and work together to "Create Lasting Impact."
Building on last year's theme of "Unite for Good," our 36 Rotary clubs will continue their outstanding work of serving both their local and global communities.
Our clubs work each day, bringing together members of their communities to support a wide range of service projects that make their communities better places to live, work, and play. From supporting food banks, improving local parks, providing elementary age reading programs, helping fund a youth center, funding scholarships, and much more, District 5180 Rotarians step up wherever they’re needed most.
If you are looking for a place to give back, grow as a leader, or build lifelong friendships, join us in this new Rotary year and help create lasting impact for years to come.
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 Rotarian who can answer your questions. Together, we can do so much good!
We have looked into the crystal ball and can clearly see a lot of fun in store at the next District Conference!
Join us in Tahoe at Margaritaville on Halloween Weekend for our spooktacular conference of fun, starting off with a performance by Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads!
See the top menu item on this home page -- Fall Conference 2026 -- to see the weekend agenda, times, and all the other spooky details you need so you can get registered!
Book your ticket to fun and fellowship! Book your spooktacular experience today!!
Click this link to get registered NOW: https://bit.ly/FallSpooktacularConf
A recent message our District Governor shared with District leaders:
Like many of you, I have been deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Thousands of families have been affected, with many losing their homes, access to basic necessities, and the security that we often take for granted.
As Rotarians, we have a long tradition of responding when disaster strikes and helping communities recover and rebuild. Several club leaders have asked how they can assist those impacted by this tragedy.
There are two trusted Rotary-supported avenues through which clubs and individual Rotarians can provide assistance:
The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Fund
Contributions to The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Fund help provide immediate relief and recovery assistance to communities affected by disasters around the world. Funds are used through Rotary's disaster response grant program to support local Rotary-led efforts that address urgent humanitarian needs.
ShelterBox
ShelterBox is Rotary's longtime disaster relief partner and specializes in providing emergency shelter, essential household items, and lifesaving support to families displaced by disasters. ShelterBox teams work directly with affected communities to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
Both organizations have established systems in place to deliver assistance quickly and effectively to disaster victims.
If your club would like to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, I encourage you to consider making a club contribution or sharing these opportunities with your members. Every donation, regardless of size, can help provide hope and assistance to families facing extraordinary challenges.
Thank you for your commitment to Service Above Self and for the compassion you continue to demonstrate whenever communities around the world are in need.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Disaster Relief Chair, Bryan Flicker, bryanflicker@yahoo.com.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Dave Veden
District Governor
Rotary District 5180
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 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!
The entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton died 25 August 2026. This Q&A was originally published in the March 2010 issue of The Rotarian (now Rotary) magazine. Later that year, she spoke at the Rotary International Convention in Montreal, Canada.
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