President Washington signed into law the establishment of the Department of Foreign Affairs on July 27, 1789, the first federal agency to be created under the new Constitution. John Jay served as Acting United States Secretary of Foreign Affairs until Thomas Jefferson could get back to America.
This week's speaker, Kim Summers, CEO of Placer Valley Tourism and @the Grounds, will share the organization's mission to increase tourism through recruiting a wide variety of events, from corporate to sports to performing arts activities, in our area.
RCC Update
Greg Roberson, the City of Rocklin's 2026 Ruhkala Community Service Individual Honore, is also known to many as “Mr. Rocklin.” Greg is the Chair of the 2026 Executive Board Team for the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce. He presented a Rocklin Chamber of Commerce Update.
We had a new member induction for David Martin.
Last week's Member spotlight was, Luke Sincerny.
Special Recognition: Following the lunch meeting, we had an Adopt-a-Creek Sign Unveiling. The City of Rocklin installed a brand-new sign recognizing our club's long-standing commitment to the Adopt-a-Creek Program.
Shop with a Cop
We’re excited to kick off our Rotary year with a meaningful and heartwarming service project: Shop with a Cop, taking place on Saturday, August 1st. Typically, the service event is from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Arrive about 30 minutes before for the briefing and coordination. Keep an eye out for the timing confirmation.
In partnership with the Rocklin Police Activities League, this annual event provides underprivileged children with the opportunity to shop for school supplies and other necessities alongside our local police officers. The program helps foster positive relationships between police and youth, creating an uplifting environment where trust and community spirit thrive.
The morning begins with breakfast at the Rocklin Police Department, followed by a short drive to Target in Rocklin, where each child will be paired with an officer — and in some cases, one of us — to shop together.
We encourage all members to join us for this impactful event. It’s a wonderful way to connect with our community and demonstrate the spirit of Rotary in action.
Below are some pictures from last year's event.
Service Events
We look forward to serving the community and getting the word out about Rotary and our club. There will be many opportunities for our members to support our community. Below are just a few that create a lasting impact.
Back to School Shop with a Cop - Coming up on Saturday, August 1st, it is our first service event of the year.
Patriot Day Event - September 13th (Rotary booth and event support)
Feed My Starving Children Food Pack - September 17th
Hot Chili & Cool Cars - September 20th (Rotary booth and event support)
Adopt a Creek Program: Fall Edition - September 26th
Wags & Walk Event – SPCA
RockPAL Cornhole Tournament
Feed My Starving Children
Aerospace Museum Tour with STEAM Students
Annual Diaper and Sock Drive
Christmas Tree Lighting Chili Booth
Christmas Gift Bags
Antelope Creek Breakfast with Santa
RUSD Speech Contest
Vitalent Blood Drive
Run Rocklin support (water/medals)
High School Scholarships / Assist-A-Grad
Hooked on Fishing
More information on these and other service projects to come. Keep an eye out for updates in the newsletters and our events calendar on the club site.
