Cambria Rotary's Secret Santa project is a favorite of many of our members. President Miguel Sandoval and his wife Judy pour their hearts and souls into it every year. Rotarians and community members helped create unforgettable memories for 51 children and their families this holiday season.
A Message from the District Governor
My District 5240 Rotary Family
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to wish you all a year filled with new opportunities, growth, and happiness. May this year bring you closer to your dreams, and may every day be a chance to learn, love, and create.
January is also Rotary’s Vocational Month, a time to reflect on the importance of work and service in our communities. It’s a reminder that our professional lives can make a meaningful difference in the world around us. Whether through mentorship, leadership, or simply doing our best in our chosen vocations, let’s all strive to make an impact.
We are also kicking off the second half of the 2024-2025 Rotary year with our District Foundation Gala! This is an exciting opportunity to come together and celebrate all the work we’ve done, and all that we will continue to accomplish.
Hope you’ve saved the date ~ 01.25.2025!
Registration is now open.
Don’t miss out on this special event.
Here’s to fresh starts, continuing on bold goals, and finishing strong on our 2024/2025 Rotary Year!
As always, thank you for all that you do.
Rotary Is Love + Service = Magic of Rotary!
District Governor Sherry Sim
January 4, 2025
Rotary District 5240 Support for Mountain Fire Evacuees in Ventura County
In response to the ongoing Mountain Fire in Ventura County, Rotary District 5240 is working with our local clubs to help residents affected by the disaster. With many families forced to evacuate and others facing the loss of their homes, our District is committed to supporting the impacted communities during this difficult time.
Rotary District 5240 will collaborate with member clubs across the region to coordinate resources, organize relief efforts, and offer essential assistance to those in need. We are currently assessing immediate needs and will provide further details on how Rotarians can get involved and support relief efforts.
Nearly 100 elementary school children in San Luis Obispo received brand-new winter clothing at the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa’s 28th annual ChildSpree event. Held on December 7, 2024, at Kohl’s, Rotarians and volunteers paired with children to shop for essential items like coats, shoes, and socks, helping families who struggle with the high cost of clothing during the holidays.
“This event is about dignity and confidence,” said Geoff Straw, ChildSpree Coordinator. “Choosing their own new clothes gives kids a boost in self-esteem and readiness for school and life.”
“This event is about dignity and confidence,” said Geoff Straw, ChildSpree Coordinator. “Choosing their own new clothes gives kids a boost in self-esteem and readiness for school and life.”
Destination: Ak’ Tenamit, a boarding school of over 600 Indigenous Mayan students aged 12-18 in the Rio Dulce area of Eastern Guatemala. Numerous Rotary clubs from many districts throughout the US have built and supported this school for over 20 years.
Purpose: To gain an understanding of the needs of children in this region of Guatemala, and to provide assistance at the school, which is viewed as a model globally for its grassroots approach to vocational education.
