Rotary Club of Berkeley, CA

📅 Join us on Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30 PM PT, for lunch & great speakers! This week — Apr 15: John Caner, CEO @dwntwnberkeley, presents “Downtown Berkeley on the Rebound—AGAIN!” In person, on Zoom, more ⤵️ berkeleyrotary.org/attending-meet… #rotary @Rotary

Remembering Grace Orenstein 🤍 BRC observed a moment of silence in her honor. Jackie Hammond spoke of the warmth and hospitality that Grace and Moe Orenstein brought to the club, hosting gatherings from @CalFootball Big Game parties to Oscar nights and more. She will be missed.

A simple idea can take many forms 🎨 For Dhruvi, it began with “niswarth seva,” or selfless service, a value shaped at home and carried into her journey with Rotary. “Service above self” isn’t just a motto; it’s something she lives out and hopes to pass on. Stories like hers show how the values we inherit can shape what we create and the change we make ✨

It’s time for our monthly roundup of Rotary projects around the globe! 🌍 Rotary members are making a difference by: 🍲 Providing meals and care in Latvia through a local soup kitchen 📚 Promoting literacy in India with a community book festival 🪖 Honoring fallen soldiers in Canada through a community memorial 🌊 Supporting communities after floods in Mexico with relief and clean water

📅 Join us on Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30 PM PT, for lunch & great speakers! This week — Apr 8: BRC President-Elect Ed Church presents “BARSHEEP I-80 City Trees Project.” In person, on Zoom, more ⤵️ berkeleyrotary.org/attending-meet… #climateaction #rotary @Rotary

There's a reason Rotary members are called "People of Action." In March, Rotarians from France and Belgium joined local Rotarians and more than 125,000 personnel to support Ethiopia's nationwide polio vaccination campaign. Check out the story 👉 endpol.io/4djRwAd #EndPolio

🌱 April is @Rotary’s Environmental Month. What role can cities play in climate action? Join us on Apr 8 when PE Ed Church presents the BARSHEEP I-80 City Trees Project. In person, on Zoom, more ⤵️ berkeleyrotary.org/attending-meet… #berkeley #rotary #climateaction 📷 Debbie Vance

Today!

📅 Join us on Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30 PM PT, for lunch + great speakers. Check us out at berkeleyrotary.org! April speakers ⤵️

I'm proud to see young Rotary leaders recognized as 2026 People of Action Honors: Champions of Tomorrow. Their work is an inspiring reminder of what it means to be #PeopleOfAction.

We’re grateful to this month’s speakers & to the BRC teams who make each meeting possible. Speakers (l→r): Jon Bashor, Lowell Bergman, Judge William A. Fletcher & @UCBerkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons. 🎥 Catch our meeting recordings here: berkeleyrotary.org/past-speakers.…

📅 Join us on Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30 PM PT, for lunch & great speakers! This week — Apr 1: Berkeley Mayor @adenaishii presents “The State of the City.” In person, on Zoom, more ⤵️ berkeleyrotary.org

They’re under 30 and leading change around the world 🌍 Our 2026 People of Action Honors: Champions of Tomorrow are Rotary members and Rotaractors unlocking their potential and becoming the next generation of service-minded leaders. Learn about their impact: on.rotary.org/4caAFP7

Join members from around the world for inspiration, collaboration, and unforgettable experiences at #Rotary26 in Taipei 🫶 Register by 31 March before prices increase: on.rotary.org/4gvmKnr

⚾️ Join us for a fun night as the @OaklandBallers take on the @modroadsters! 📅 Jul 9 First pitch: 6:35 PM, Raimondi Park Hosted by BRC Rotarian Dan Silvert. Bring family, friends & colleagues. 🎟️ $32–41 (group pricing) RSVP by Apr 10: bit.ly/4sIRIhk

What's your favorite part of a Rotary International Convention? For me, it's reconnecting with friends, meeting new members, and seeing the commitment they bring to their communities. I hope to see you in Taipei for #Rotary26 this June. Register by 31 March before prices increase: on.rotary.org/3RGPDCg

💥 Albany Rotary hosts BARSHEEP TGIFF on Friday, Mar 27, 5:30–7 PM, at Club Mallard (752 San Pablo Ave., Albany, clubmallard.top). Enjoy sips (no-host bar), snacks (provided), and great company with Rotarians and friends from clubs along the I-80 corridor!

At the recent @Rotary Far West PELS, Rotary International President-Elect Olayinka (Yinka) Hakeem Babalola appears to be giving some guidance to Berkeley's President-Elect Ed Church! Both will serve in 2026–2027. #berkeley #berkeleyrotary berkeleyrotary.org

📅 Join us on Wed, Mar 25, when Chancellor Rich Lyons presents “@UCBerkeley Today: An Update from the Chancellor.” ‼️ Note: Lunch at 12 noon; meeting begins at 12:15 PM PT to accommodate the Chancellor's schedule. In person, on Zoom, more: berkeleyrotary.org #gobears

Clean water changes everything 💧 📚Kids stay healthy and in school ✨ Women gain time to pursue their dreams ⬇️Waterborne disease declines Our global network of members makes it possible through partnerships, infrastructure, and training that lasts. #WorldWaterDay 🌍 on.rotary.org/41eoXNc