What we’re about
We are looking for local leaders and working professionals who live or work in the San Francisco Bay Area and are interested in collaborating to improve our local communities through impactful community service projects. Does that sound like you?
"Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves."
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"What will we be doing in our group?"
Our Meetup group aims to:
- Host friendly and fun events for working professionals (families are welcome to join!)
- Host an average of 2 public events per month
- Host a blend of organic social events (often at restaurants, breweries, or wineries), as well as community service projects
- Occasionally organize fundraisers that will be targeted to help fund projects that help children/students, environmental projects, hunger relief projects, and supporting education.
"Who are you looking to come out to your events?"
All of our events on Meetup are public events where any working professional of good character is welcome to come out to join us for either our socials or our service projects. Almost all of our events on Meetup are also family-friendly, in case you want to bring your little one(s) with you.
"Is this a Rotary Club? If I am part of this Meetup group, am I a Rotary member?"
This Meetup group is an extension of the San Francisco Bay Area Rotary Club, with the primary purpose of extending our events to more working professionals in the area. Being part of this Meetup group does not make you a Rotary member. There's no commitment to come out to our public Meetup events – we'd just love to meet you! If you come out to our events and enjoy meeting us, we encourage you to ask a club member about membership. Club Members gain access to the greater Rotary network and also receive membership perks and access to exclusive members-only events.
You can learn more about the San Francisco Bay Area Rotary Club at our website sfbayarearotary.org or on Instagram @sfbayarearotary.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Summer Soirée: SF Bay Area Rotary 2nd Annual FundraiserFieldwork Brewing, San Leandro, CA
Get ready for a Summer Soirée! 🍋
The SF Bay Area Rotary Club invites you to our 2nd annual fundraiser on June 14th, 2025 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at Fieldwork Brewing in San Leandro (100A W Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577).
🍻 Enjoy craft beer, Neapolitan-style pizza, appetizers, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Additionally, win grand prizes at our silent auction and network with attendees from around the Bay Area!
🎟️ Get your tickets today at events.humanitix.com/summer-soiree-2nd-annual-fundraiser!
General Admission: $85
VIP Admission: $175VIP guests will be given an exclusive bottle of the 10th Street Distillery whisky and a souvenir whisky dram glass engraved with the Rotary logo in addition to the General Admission event offerings.
Everyone is welcome to attend! Kids and those under 21 are welcome to attend this event to enjoy the space and non-alcoholic beverages. Anyone consuming alcohol/whisky must be at least 21 years of age.
Highlights – What to Expect:
- Welcome Reception
- Surprise activities hosted by the club board
- Light networking
- Silent Auction
🌎 Proceeds from this event will go toward our four primary areas of focus: youth leadership programs, education, environment projects, and women's health projects.
We provide scholarships to local high school students to receive leadership training by covering the cost for them to attend leadership development camps. We also are Adopt-a-Park partners for the Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose, where we conduct regular service projects at.
For more information and to purchase tickets: events.humanitix.com/summer-soiree-2nd-annual-fundraiser
San Francisco Bay Area Rotary Club is a California non-profit 501(c)4 organization, and a member-club of Rotary District 5170.
The San Francisco Bay Area Rotary Club Endowment Foundation is a separate 501(c)3 non-profit organization from our associated San Francisco Bay Area Rotary Club.
- Lake Cunningham Accessible Path with SF Bay Area Rotary ClubLake Cunningham Park, San Jose, CA
Build an Accessible Trail at Lake Cunningham with Rotary!
📅 Join our Rotary Club for a meaningful hands-on volunteer projectWe’re teaming up with the City of San Jose (District 8) to help build a small decomposed granite pathway at Lake Cunningham Park to improve accessibility.
🛠️What We're Doing
We’ll be laying down and compacting a decomposed granite (DG) pathway, about 42 inches wide, near the old aerator shed at the southeast corner of the parking lot. This work is being done to make the space more wheelchair-accessible for all visitors.We'll be:
- Shoveling and transporting decomposed granite
- Raking and leveling the path
- Soaking and compacting the layers
💡What You'll Learn
This is a great opportunity to:- Learn how decomposed granite pathways are constructed
- Gain hands-on experience with landscaping tools like rakes and compactors
- Make a tangible impact on a local public space
All skill levels are welcome—training will be provided on-site for equipment use and safe procedures.
👷What to Bring
✅ A pair of work gloves and bottled water
✅ The City of San Jose will supply:- Tools (rakes, compactor, wheelbarrows, hose)
- Materials (decomposed granite)
You should:
- Dress for physical outdoor work (closed-toed shoes, sun protection recommended)
- Bring a reusable water bottle if you'd like to reduce waste
- Be ready to lift, shovel, or rake (we'll find the right role for everyone!)
First-timers: Bring a signed waiver form available at
https://lakecunninghamnativegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2021-volunteer-service-agreement-adoptapark-version.pdf🧑🤝🧑Who can Join?
Everyone is welcome—Rotary members, guests, friends, students, families (youth ages 12+ with adult supervision), and anyone who wants to help beautify and improve our local park.📍Where to meet
Meeting Point: Park at the CaliBunga parking lot, accessed via Tully Road.We’ll gather near the southeast corner of the lot, next to the old lake aerator shed (look for fencing and park staff).
🕘 Time: 0800-1200
📱 Day-of Contact: Raymond Cheng – (408) 761-0455❗Notes
We’re proud to be local citizens taking initiative, but please note we do not represent the City’s Parks Department or Park Rangers. City staff will be present and coordinating logistics.
