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The StarfishEvery action, no matter how small, can make a difference.
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Rotarians Support Annual Veterans Stand DownFor over 5 years, Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Santa Maria, Noontime have shown up to support the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down.
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Rotarians hold Peace ceremony on International Day of Peace.In celebration of International Day of Peace, our Peace Committee, led by Laura Mohajer along with Virginia Souza and Alain Pincot, organized a heartfelt tribute by planting three Peace Roses at Rotary Centennial Park. This act honors the three Santa Maria Rotary clubs and symbolizes our collective commitment to peace.
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Rotarians Unite to Beautify Buena Vista Park for Serve Santa Maria Community Service Day
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11th Annual Day of HopeThe Rotary Club of Santa Maria has been supporting the Annual Day of Hope since the beginning.
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Rotary Firework Stand raises money for local charities. |
Rotarians Support Homeless: Hope Village |
The Need for Mobility in Romania.Rotary is an international organization with opportunities for Rotarians to make an impact around the world.
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100 trees for 100 years of serviceThe Santa Maria Rotary Club planted 100 trees during two planting days in Waller Park to commemorate 100 years of Service Above Self!
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A Brief History of Rotary“Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.” —Paul P. Harris |
Past District Governor Frank Ortiz Presides on June 2ndA good friend of our club, Frank Ortiz, was the substitute President for President Lisa Long on June 2, 2015.
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2015 Elks Rotary Parade floatSophie is the Rotary Club of Santa Maria's Rotary exchange student from Germany. |
The Object of RotaryThe Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
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We Are "The Rotary Club of Santa Maria" |
20 Top Reasons to be a Rotarian1.Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905. 2. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary's beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other. 3. Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary continues one's growth and education in human relations and personal development. 4. Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders. 5. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.
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