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Ray Sanford
5 days ago
Heroines of Hotel Street
This is the second story about what happened at Pearl Harbor. The morning of December 7th, 1941, dawned like any other on Hotel Street,...
Ray Sanford
6 days ago
An Unlikely Hero
Note: This is the first of two stories about December 7th, 1941 and the attack on Pearl Harbor. The irony of fate hung heavy over Pearl...
Ray Sanford
Dec 3
Giving Tuesday
The origin of Giving Tuesday in 2012 at Manhattan's 92nd Street Y echoes an older tradition of organized giving - one that traces back to...
Ray Sanford
Nov 30
Thanks Giving
Our community's remarkable generosity shone through as SJC Interactors and Rotarians joined forces at three local markets, collecting...
Ray Sanford
Nov 25
A Mother's Heart Changes Lives
It began with a mother's compassion and a child's empty stomach. In 2005, renowned restaurateur Bruno Serato and his mother Caterina...
Ray Sanford
Nov 25
When Executive Directors Try to Play Boss
Over the years, I've watched some non-profit Executive Directors succumb to a troubling transformation. These staff leaders, brought on...
Ray Sanford
Nov 23
A Chance Encounter
It was the summer of 1960 when my father invited me to accompany him to a morning business meeting in Los Angeles. We arrived early at...
Ray Sanford
Nov 19
Our Heartfelt Thanks
To our cherished community of supporters, Service Above Self becomes truly meaningful when we join hands with others who share our...
Ray Sanford
Nov 16
The Costs of Digital
Digital metrics promise a deceptively rosy picture: increased attendance, broader membership demographics, and streamlined project...
Ray Sanford
Nov 13
Maximizing Good
When you donate to a charity, you want your money to create real change. That's where Rotary clubs offer a unique advantage: every dollar...
Ray Sanford
Nov 9
A New Rotary App
I recently downloaded a new Rotary app designed by the brilliant Bobby Hughes at Aardvark Design Labs , and it has completely transformed...
Ray Sanford
Nov 8
SJC Rotarian Bob Mulford – Major Donor
SJC Rotarian Bob Mulford, due to his generosity in donating to The Rotary Foundation, has achieved Major Donor status. In a ceremony at...
Ray Sanford
Nov 8
The Warriors' Path to Peace
In November, two dates stand as pillars of American military tradition: the Marine Corps Birthday on November 10th and Veterans Day on...
Ray Sanford
Nov 7
"Can't we all just get along?"
I've often found myself wondering why a workplace can feel like a battleground between employees and management. Echoing Rodney King's...
Ray Sanford
Nov 5
Answering Rotary's Call to Adventure
How One Rotarian's Vision United Global Partners When Long Beach Rotarian Adriana Lanting embarked on her Rotary journey in 2016 as my...
Ray Sanford
Nov 3
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Remember that familiar feeling from "Cheers"—where everybody knows your name? In today's increasingly disconnected world, SJC Rotary...
Ray Sanford
Nov 1
Mentoring
A new member stands at the entrance of the San Juan Hills Golf Club, taking a deep breath before walking in for her first SJC Rotary...
Ray Sanford
Oct 26
"What's Your Secret"
It's a question I hear more and more as fellow Rotarians visit our thriving San Juan Capistrano club that will soon exceed 90 members....
Ray Sanford
Oct 19
Lessons in Courage
In the 1950s, movie screens were alive with tales of courage. Films like "High Noon," "Shane," and "The Magnificent Seven" showcased...
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