A Rotary club in the United States used an US $3,000 district grant to purchase food and personal care items for a local food pantry that saw a 50% increase in need. A Rotary club in India is using a district grant to provide hygiene kits and training to girls who might otherwise miss school when they are menstruating. The project aims to help 40,000 girls.
Clubs worldwide use district grants to support similar short-term projects in their communities.
Every club has the opportunity to create positive change their community with grants from The Rotary Foundation, one project at a time.
President Kayla Mudge opened the meeting, Captain John Birks led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Deb Koeneman gave a Thought of the Day. Guests were introduced, including Victor Jakpor and Jackie Wasik (our AG) from Tempe South. Additionally, out speaker today was Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. She and some staff members were in attendance.
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Grab your Rotary friends and head to the ballpark for an unforgettable day of baseball, camaraderie, and pure fun! Enjoy VIP access to the 1st Base Party Deck, where you’ll take in the game from prime seating with a festive, social atmosphere for D5495 Rotarians.
Your ticket includes:
Game admission in the exclusive 1st Base Party Deck
A delicious ballpark lunch
Soft drinks throughout the game
A lively Rotary-only experience filled with laughs, photos, and memories
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just there for the hot dogs and high-fives, this is the perfect blend of fellowship and fun. Wear your Rotary swag, bring your cheering voice, and let’s turn the stadium into a sea of Service Above Self!
It’s not just a game—it’s a grand slam day with Rotary. REGISTER HERE
Questions? Contact:
Teresa Haire @ D5495admin@rotary5495.org or 602-663-3333
Registration is now open for Club Leadership Academy (CLA) 2026, our district’s hands-on leadership experience designed to strengthen clubs and support current and future leaders.
At our best, Rotary isn’t a meeting—it’s a mission. Power of Purpose is the idea that the strongest clubs aren’t the ones that work hardest to recruit; they’re the ones that work hardest to matter.
CLA 2026 Dates & Locations
CLA–Phoenix: Saturday, March 7, 2026 — Paradise Valley Community College
CLA Zoom Online option, Saturday, March 7, 2026
CLA–Prescott: Saturday, March 28, 2026 — Yavapai College
RLI- Session 1 at both Phoenix and Prescott events
As Rotarians, we are regularly exposed to opportunities to support various causes with our time, talent and treasure. Sometimes it is hard to sift through all the information and decide where we are going to use our available financial resources.
It would be wonderful if every Mesa West Rotarian would make the following BIG FOUR their Rotary charities of choice and support every one of them every year, we could make a bigger difference than we are making today.
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Doubletree, 1011 W Holmes
Mesa, AZ 85210 United States of America
Our hybrid meetings are held weekly on the 1st thru 4th Thursdays of each month. The meetings are broadcast via Zoom to include all, whether attending virtually or in person. NOTE: The meeting location is accessible.
