Club Stories
Encinitas Coastal Rotary Named #1 in Giving
The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club, a dynamic group of just 47 members, has been honored as the top per capita giver to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund within District 5340, which comprises 60 clubs. District Governor Diane Crawford presented the club with the...
Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club Spreads Holiday Cheer with Toy Donation to Local Marines
The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club brought the spirit of giving to the holiday season by gathering an impressive collection of unwrapped toys to support the U.S. Marine Corps' annual Toys for Tots campaign. Over the first weeks of December, Rotary members diligently...
Spreading Holiday Cheer: Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club Brings Smiles to Miramar Military Families
Encinitas Coastal Rotary’s Community Service Chair, Ralph Hirschmann, spearheaded a heartwarming initiative this holiday season, delivering 125 gift bags to the children of military families in the MALS-11 “Devilfish” unit at MCAS Miramar. Each bag contained a $20...
Encinitas Coastal Rotary: A Proud Part of the Holiday Parade Tradition
The holiday season in Encinitas is a time of joy, community, and tradition. At the heart of this festive spirit is the Encinitas Holiday Parade, a cherished event that brings neighbors together and celebrates the city’s vibrant history. This year’s parade will mark...
Encinitas Coastal Rotary Delivers Holiday Cheer with Essential Donations to Carol’s House
Saturday, November 23, 2024 Encinitas, CA—The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club’s annual "Be Thankful" Happy Hour brought members together for a festive evening of giving back to the community. Hosted by Carl and Beppie Mostert, the event focused on collecting much-needed...
From Treasures to Transformation: Encinitas Coastal Rotary’s Auction Fuels Global Change
On November 12, the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club hosted its annual International Auction, transforming a regular lunch meeting into an engaging and meaningful fundraiser. Members brought unique treasures from their travels to be auctioned, including an African wooden...
Friendship Dinner for Rotary International Golf Fellowship
It was a wonderful evening at the beautiful Cardiff beachside home of Rotarian Neil Hokanson and his wife, Clarice. The club hosted a Friendship Dinner for visiting Rotarians as part of the Encinitas Coastal Rotary International Golf Fellowship week. We...
Encinitas Coastal Rotary Empowers First-Generation Students with 2024 AVID College Tour Support
For the fourth consecutive year, the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club empowers first-generation students by supporting the San Diegueno Academy’s AVID College Tour. This annual trip provides approximately 50 AVID students the chance to explore multiple college campuses,...
Global Rotarians Tee Off in San Diego for the California Dreamin’ Rotary World Championship
The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club and Rotary District 5340 proudly sponsored the 59th International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians (IGFR), which took place in San Diego from September 22-27, 2024. Titled *California Dreamin’*, this event fostered global fellowship,...
Encinitas Coastal Rotary’s Winning Shot: $22,000 Raised for Local: Heroes in Annual Golf Ball Drop
The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club proudly distributed nearly $22,000 to three deserving local nonprofits, thanks to proceeds from its highly successful Annual Golf Ball Drop and Silent Auction held in May 2024. This year’s beneficiaries were Lifeline Community...