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Join us on a Wednesday convenient to you and experience the fun and friendship of the Rotary Club of San Jose!

Contact our Executive Director, Leslee Hamilton for more details and to RSVP at (408) 297-6101.

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“Service Above Self”

Rotary is a service organization of business and community leaders united worldwide.  Rotarians are making a positive impact in our local and global communities.

The Rotary Club of San Jose

Benefiting the community and our world through action, integrity, service, and fellowship.

The Rotary Club of San Jose is the largest, most active and well-known service organization in the community. We are a leadership organization working together to make a difference. Our members include local business, nonprofit, professional and civic leaders. We form lasting friendships through our shared Rotary experiences including weekly meetings with interesting speakers, committee meetings and projects, social events and group service projects within our community and internationally.

Diversity & Inclusion

Having a diverse and inclusive Rotary Club means we value and welcome individuals of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, and races to our Club. We invite younger people, women, and minorities who support Rotary’s values, ideals, and mission to join our members in service to our community, and we strive to give all members equal opportunities to serve as leaders within our Club.

The Event for June 24: Debunking

Join us for our annual farewell to our club's outgoing president, as we have some light-hearted fun at President Matt's expense. As usual, the Debunking committee is working hard to provide a perfect send-off.  You won't want to miss it.


Lunch Order for June 24th Meeting

Scott's Seafood will provide lunch ($30*) at Wednesday's meeting.

The buffet lunch menu includes: 
Starters: Mixed Salad (VGT)
Entrees: Chicken Marsala, Grilled Seabass, Pasta Primavera (VGT)
Sides: Lemon Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Zucchini and Bell Peppers VGT)
 
Please order your lunch by Monday, June 22nd by 12noonPlan ahead and order early! Late orders will be charged an extra $5. Same day lunch will be $40.

Important note: If you have a prepaid pack, you still need to register, so we have enough food.
 
Click here to place your lunch order. 

*Rotary is underwriting the Service Charge and Sales Tax.  Your lunch reservation is non-refundable once the order is  placed on Monday at noon.


Downtown Happy Hour


Festival Style Lunch for Women at Lifted Spirits

On July 1, the Unhoused Impact Committee (UIC) will provide lunch for the women from 11:00am to 1:00pm. We invite you to participate by helping with setup and staying for the meal and tear-down. You can see the store and mingle with the women. It will be held at 

Front Door Communities @ Trinity Cathedral 
81 N. 2nd Street 
San Jose, CA 95113 USA

We are expecting about 40 women and are planning to have an Independence Day holiday theme.

Activities include:

  • Adult coloring stations
  • Music
  • Decorated tables to visit and eat at
  • Lunch
Lifted Spirits is a program within Front Door Communities that serves the unique needs of vulnerable women in downtown San Jose. 
 
You can sign up through DACdb or by contacting Irene Smith at ir.smith99@gmail.com.


Rose, White and Blue Parade


Sarah Janigian will be hosting an after party with light refreshments. It will be easier to leave after the parade if you park in Sarah's neighborhood.


VIP Rotary Fireworks


To register and purchase your tickets, click here or use the QR code.


New Member Rubén Solorio

Sponsored by Ray Castaneda

Deacon Rubén Solorio is the President & CEO of CET, Center for Employment Training, and a permanent deacon in the Diocese of San Jose. He served as President of Sacred Heart Nativity Schools in San Jose for over six years and previously as Director for Individual Giving & Donor Stewardship for the YMCA of Silicon Valley.  He was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of San Jose in 2012 and is currently serving at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.  He was raised in East San Jose and attended our local Jesuit schools, Bellarmine College Preparatory and received his master’s from Santa Clara University. He is married to his beautiful wife, Lorena, for over 25 years and is the proud father of two amazing women, Isabel and Sara.  Loves bocce, bowling, and board games.  He loves the arts such as theater, film, comedy, dance, and music.  Loves to eat great Italian food and delicious ice cream.  All-time favorite…Tacos & Tequila!

 


Calendar

Leigh Weimers Committee Meeting
CT (GMT-06:00) Central Standard Time
More info

SJSU Committee Meeting
CT (GMT-06:00) Central Standard Time
More info

The Greater Downtown Committee
CT (GMT-06:00) Central Standard Time
More info

International House Committee Meeting
CT (GMT-06:00) Central Standard Time
More info

Rose, White, and Blue Parade
CT (GMT-06:00) Central Standard Time
More info

VIP Rotary Fireworks
PT (GMT-08:00) Pacific Standard Time
More info

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

Debunking
Speaker: Debunking

June 24th 2026 at 12:15 pm
More info

Summit Center Dark due to 4th of July
Speaker: Summit Center Dark due to 4th of July

July 1st 2026 at 12:15 pm
More info

Russ Baker
Speaker: Russ Baker
The Story Behind the Story
July 8th 2026 at 12:15 pm
More info