Santa Clara County Supes Declare February 'Rotary Awareness Month'

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors encourages all citizens to join them this month in recognizing Rotary International for its 110 years of service, announced Dave Cortese, president.

“It is a great honor to be acknowledged by the SCC Board,” said Ed Jellen, Rotary District 5170 Governor. “Every year the collaborative effort of 4,000 Bay Area Rotarians donate on average $1.5 million dollars and thousands of volunteer hours and expertise to help sustain vital community programs.”

The source of project funding begins with club fundraisers. The events are designed to “best serve the cultural tapestry of our Bay Area neighborhoods,” according to club organizers.

Rotary funds provide scholarships, youth leadership training, art and STEM education in the classroom, computers, books, school supplies, hot breakfasts and lunches, warm clothing, medical supplies, free health clinics for the uninsured and the global eradication of Polio.

At the core of the projects is Rotary’s motto: “Service Above Self.”

For more information and Rotary club locations visit joinrotary5170.org.

Photo: Receiving the SCC Proclamation from left to right are Stew Park, President of the Rotary Club of San Jose; Robbie Izat, President of the Rotary Club of San Jose East/Evergreen; Yolette Merritt; Ed Jellen, District Governor; and Dave Cortese, President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

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