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Lewisburger

Posted by Amy Bartlett

on Sep 23, 2015

Lewisburger a hit with fairgoers

It was long lines and happy customers at the Lewisburger booth during the Santa Cruz County Fair. Watsonville Rotarians did it again — serving up the best burgers in the county and raising money for nonprofit organizations. Kudos to all who volunteered their time to make this fundraiser a succe

District Governor Visit

Posted by Elyse Destout

on Aug 19, 2015

District Governor Visit

What a wonderful and inspiring message from our District Governor Susan Valenta! Thank you for visit today!

Non-Profit

Posted by Elyse Destout

on Aug 12, 2015

Our Own Kathleen King on Nonprofit Management

Annual BBQ

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on Aug 05, 2015

Annual BBQ

Great food! Thanks to all the cooks!	Amazing turnout, lots of new faces and familiar ones too.
Delicious!	These girls were so cute, here are a few future Rotarians.

Lewisburger a Success!

While there was a lot of fun happening at this year's Lewisburger Booth, there was also a lot of burger flipping! The latest update was that we are up 8.3% over last years sales and at one point they even had to send a friend over to Costco to purchase more supplies!

District Governer Ed Jellen visits Watsonville Rotary

District Governer Ed Jellen visited Watsonville Rotary on August 13, 2014. He spoke to the club about his vision for this year.

Dictionaries were donated this year during the District Governer's visit.

Theo Wierdsma takes the helm of Watsonville Rotary

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on Jul 03, 2014

Theo started his year as Watsonville Rotary President with a serious message and a little bit of fun!

The theme this year is "Light Up Rotary", and Theo has started us off with a few laughs, a new "happy clap" and a message about his year as President and what he would like to accomplish.

Theo Wierdsma, 2014-2015 Watsonville Rotary President

2014-2015 Rotary theme

President Theo with 2014-2015 Rotary International President Huang

Musical fun as President Theo takes charge!

Cami Fariselli shares her exchange student experience

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on May 21, 2014

Cami Fariselli talks to Watsonville Rotary about her experiences in the United States as a Rotary Exchange Student.

Rich Otto and Cami Fariselli

Watsonville High Interact students hand out breakfast to students and faculty who ride bikes or walk to school.

Interactors bring the crowds into the Rotary burger booth.

Youth exchange student Cami Fariselli and Heather Turley tour San Francisco museums.

WHS Interactors pose with food gathered from their annual trick-or-treat for cans. One Sunday morning before Halloween students left flyers on doors in neighborhoods near their school then returned the following Sunday.

Short term youth exchange students and Interactors gather with Rotarians at the annual BBQ.

WHS Interact club members sell food at school to earn money for their international and local projects.

WHS Interact club members join area Rotarians at a Santa Cruz warriors game.

For information on the Rotary Youth Exchange program, contact Carol Turley, carolrotaryye@gmail.com.

2014 International Night a Success

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on May 20, 2014

Thank you to all the Rotarians and friends of Rotarians who attended the first International Service Night on May 14th at Portuguese Hall.

Approximately 230 guests enjoyed appetizers from around the world, a great Tri-tip dinner and the opportunity to purchase items from many countries, all while raising funds for health and education projects in developing countries. Hope to see everyone there next year!

Easter Bunny visits Watsonville Rotary

The Easter Bunny made a surprise visit to Watsonville Rotary.

Freeze Dried at Rotary

Posted by Jeanie Johnson

Taxidermist John Gurnee visits Watsonville Rotary on April 2nd with examples of his work and stories about how the freeze dry process for taxidermy got started.

Rotarians ring the bell for Salvation Army

Melvin Cooper dons a Santa hat while collecting for the Salvation Army inside the Nob Hill Market in Watsonville. Watsonville Rotarians have once again stepped forward this year to help the Salvation Army with its Red Kettle Fundraising Drive. Rotarians, with the aid of the Soroptomist International of Watsonville club. If you would like to help, contact Georgeann Cowles at geiskamp@aol.com.

HISTORY OF THE MINE MARTY DINNER AUCTION FUNDRAISER

Posted by Steven Henderson

Marty Franich and Mits Nakashima started this fundraiser in about 1980, as a way to help the club meet its annual goal of $100 per member contribution to The Rotary Foundation (TRF).

The Otto and Fran Walter Foundation has pledged $15.5 million to The Rotary Foundation to start a Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East or North Africa.

11 eco-friendly service projects around the world

Through the years, Rotary has carried out thousands of projects to protect the environment.

Rotary and the U.S. Government support Italy's fight against COVID-19

Rotary and the U.S. Government support Italy’s fight against COVID-19 US$5

Philippine WASH project delivers toilets and hygiene education to villages

Rotary gets the job done where others failed.

Sri Lanka Rotary uses ingenuity, invention to protect communities against COVID-19

Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors worked together in a nationwide project that promoted behavior change and initiated safety standards for businesses.

$15.5 million gift will fund new Rotary Peace Center in Middle East or North Africa

The Otto and Fran Walter Foundation has pledged $15.5 million to The Rotary Foundation to start a Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East or North Africa.

11 eco-friendly service projects around the world

Through the years, Rotary has carried out thousands of projects to protect the environment.

Rotary and the U.S. Government support Italy's fight against COVID-19

Rotary and the U.S. Government support Italy’s fight against COVID-19 US$5

Philippine WASH project delivers toilets and hygiene education to villages

Rotary gets the job done where others failed.

Sri Lanka Rotary uses ingenuity, invention to protect communities against COVID-19

Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors worked together in a nationwide project that promoted behavior change and initiated safety standards for businesses.