Rotary Club of Alameda
Lobster Dinner
$95 per person
 
Benefiting Alameda Charities through the
Local Grants Program
Friday, March 6th
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
No host cocktail hour 5 pm-6 pm
Dinner starts at 6 pm
Rathskeller @
Alameda Elks Lodge - 2255 Santa Clara Ave.
 
The lobster dinner also includes salad, pasta, bread and coffee.  If you prefer a vegan entre please specify so in your registration comments.
 
Purchase tickets now by mailing a check, made out to Alameda Rotary Endowment Foundation, to Bill Dal Porto, 208 Brighton Court, Alameda, CA 94502, or purchase tickets online by clicking the "REGISTER" link below.
 
 
Bring your checkbooks for the silent auction and raffle.
 
Payment must be received by February 27th 
 
Proceeds go to the Rotary Club of Alameda Community Grants Program. 
 
Thank you to our sponsors!
Silver Level
Bill Dal Porto
Ed Hirshberg
 
Bronze Level
Alameda Municipal Power California Homepage 
 
Michael Pucci
 
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1409 Morton Street - Enter through tree-shaped gate and turn right into meeting hall.
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Forms and Documents
Club Meeting Information

"Service Above Self"

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m.
1409 Morton Street
Enter through tree-shaped gate and turn right into meeting hall.
Alameda, CA 94501
United States of America
Meetings are the first 3 Tuesdays of the month, with lunch at 12:15 (vegetarian option available) & meeting scheduled at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. Once a month, fellowships are also held at various times. Check the calendar for details.
Interested in Joining Alameda Rotary?
When you join Rotary, you become part of a network of 1.2M people in over 200 countries, all with the same Rotary spirit of service above self. The Rotary Club of Alameda has thrived and served the Alameda community and the world since we were established in 1920!  Benefits of joining the Rotary Club of Alameda include:
  • Volunteering to make a positive impact in Alameda and the world
  • Expanding your network with local professionals and leaders
  • Building friendships that last a lifetime
  • Having fun while making a difference
  • Enjoying leadership opportunities if desired
  • Participating in 3 meetings per month with interesting speakers from the community, with lunch included
  • Joining our monthly social gatherings
Explore our website to learn more about our club.  You are welcome to join one of our meetings, socials, or volunteer opportunities to get to know us. Download our membership application under Forms and Documents above. Contact Membership Chair Josephine White at rotaryclubofalameda@gmail.com to learn more about how you can be a part of the Rotary Club of Alameda’s fellowship network for $550 per year, prorated based on the month you join in our July-June fiscal year. A 20% discount is available for individuals 35 years old and under.  A payment plan is available.
 
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