Club Stories
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Continues Support for SDA’s 27-Year AVID College Tour
12/8/2025 For nearly a decade—beginning around 2017—Coastal Encinitas Rotary has proudly supported San Dieguito Academy’s long-running AVID College Tour, a program now in its 27th year of helping first-generation and college-bound students envision their...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Supports Shelter Families with Annual Collection
ENCINITAS — Coastal Encinitas Rotary hosted its annual Be Thankful Happy Hour & Dinner on Friday, Nov. 7, gathering members and supporters for an evening dedicated to service and community impact. The annual event, which combines fellowship with charitable giving,...
Donations Fuels 27-year AVID college Tour Tradition
A Legacy of Opportunity For more than 27 years, San Dieguito High School Academy’s AVID program has opened doors for first-generation and low-income students through its annual College Bus Tour—an immersive experience that helps them visualize their future in higher...
Rotary Scholarship Helps First-Gen Student Begin College Journey
Encinitas, CA — A first-generation college student from Encinitas is beginning her freshman year with the support of a scholarship from the Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club. The student was identified through RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), a leadership program...
Rotary Powers Community Spirit at Relay for Life
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Sponsors the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Coastal Encinitas Rotary Sponsors the American Cancer Society Relay for LifeENCINITAS, Calif. — Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club (formerly Encinitas Coastal Rotary) made a powerful...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Adopts New Name, Continues Strong Local Impact
August 2025 ENCINITAS, Calif. — The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club has officially adopted a new name: Coastal Encinitas Rotary. Club leaders say the change better reflects its coastal roots, strengthens community recognition, and highlights its growth as an active...
CER Plays a Vital Role Behind the Scenes at 2025 Cardiff Dog Days of Summer
A full day of service, sunshine, and community spirit! On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Encinitas Community Park went to the dogs—in the best possible way—as hundreds of people and their pups gathered for the 20th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer, hosted by Cardiff 101...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary delivers heartfelt support to local charities
Monday, August 4, 2025 Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club Delivers Heartfelt Support to Local Charities Following Golf Ball Drop Success Three nonprofit partners receive vital funding from the signature fundraiser event. The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club (ECR) proudly...
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...