Our Rotary News
Letter from Joe, Mira Costa College Scholarship Recipient
Dear Rotary Scholarship Committee, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for awarding me the Rotary Scholarship to support my studies in the Machinist Technology Program. Your generosity is not just a financial relief but also a huge encouragement as I work...
Letter from Gina T. Mira Costa Scholarship Recipient
Dear Rotary Scholarship Committee, I’m so grateful to have been chosen for the Rotary Scholarship to help me with my studies in the Machinist Technology Program. This scholarship isn’t just about the financial help, it’s also a huge encouragement for me as I work...
Rotary Clubs Unite for Conservation at San Elijo Lagoon
Rotary Clubs Unite for Conservation at San Elijo Lagoon To participate in Rotary's Epic Day of Service, Solana Beach ECO Rotary (Amelie Catheline, Alisa Morrison, and Jenny Parker) partnered with Encinitas Coastal Rotary (Ralph Hirschmann, Laura Lingardo, Rob Coury),...
Encinitas Coastal Rotary Honors Veterans with Flags at Miramar National Cemetery
Nine members of the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club proudly joined hundreds of Rotarians from across District 5340 to participate in the second annual Operation Flags for Vets at Miramar National Cemetery on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Club members Art and Marilyn Jones,...
Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club Celebrates Send-Off for San Dieguito Academy RYLA Students
The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club proudly sent off six AVID students from San Dieguito Academy to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) weekend, held April 25–27, 2025. RYLA, a leadership camp designed by Rotary District 5340, recognizes outstanding 11th-grade...
Bags, Bingo, and Big Impact: Encinitas Coastal Rotary Raises Over $20,000 for Women and Families
The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club is proud to announce the successful distribution of proceeds from its annual Purse Bingo fundraiser, held in late January at the Encinitas Community Center. Thanks to the community's incredible support, this year’s event raised over...
ECR St. Paddy’s Party Brings Joy and Generosity to St. Andrew’s
The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club (ECR) celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on March 15, 2025. The lively Happy Hour event, dubbed "St. Patty’s at St. Andy’s," combined festive cheer with meaningful giving, benefitting the Showers of...
Purse Bingo 2025 Raises Over $25,000 for Local Women’s Charities
Encinitas, CA – The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club’s annual Purse Bingo fundraiser once again proved to be an overwhelming success, raising over $25,000 to support local women’s charities. This marks a nearly 30% increase from the last Purse Bingo, thanks to the...
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...