Club Stories
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club Launches New Year as Chris Davis Hands Over the Gavel… and Ralph Immediately Loses It
Encinitas, CA – July 2025 The Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club—an active and passionate 48-member club—rang in the new Rotary year with celebration, laughter, and the traditional “demotion” of outgoing President Chris Davis. Despite the ceremonial send-off, Chris leaves...
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 Coastal Encinitas Rotary (Ralph Hirschmann, Laura Lingardo, Rob Coury),...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Honors Veterans with Flags at Miramar National Cemetery
Nine members of the Coastal Encinitas 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,...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club Celebrates Send-Off for San Dieguito Academy RYLA Students
The Coastal Encinitas 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: Coastal Encinitas Rotary Raises Over $20,000 for Women and Families
The Coastal Encinitas 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...
Purse Bingo 2025 Raises Over $25,000 for Local Women’s Charities
Encinitas, CA – The Coastal Encinitas 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...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Named #1 in Giving
The Coastal Encinitas 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...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club Spreads Holiday Cheer with Toy Donation to Local Marines
The Coastal Encinitas 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...