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Ray Sanford
Jul 22, 2023
The Tomato Story
This is a story by Ernesto Sirolli about learning how to do International projects. You can watch his TED talk HERE. The lessons are...
Ray Sanford
Jul 21, 2023
SJC Rotary Garners Top Honors
The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce held its 67th Annual Installation Awards & Banquet last night, and two recipients of...
Ray Sanford
Jul 19, 2023
Member Classification
Driving Capability and Diversity Rotary clubs originally classified members based on their skills and vocations. It was done to promote...
Ray Sanford
Jul 16, 2023
Rotary’s Battle for Urban 'P'-rogress
1907, Chicago. A hub of hard work, noise, and energy. Rising amidst the vibrant chaos was the two-year old Chicago Rotary Club, ready to...
Ray Sanford
Jul 12, 2023
An Antidote to Fear and Hate
The formula 'Fear + Hate = Power' reflects a manipulative tactic often seen in today's world, where power is built on division and...
Ray Sanford
Jul 8, 2023
The Power of Networking
While online networking platforms such as LinkedIn provide immense value and convenience in the digital age, the networking opportunities...
Ray Sanford
Jul 3, 2023
From Hoops to Hope
In the realm of American sports, Lindsey Pluimer, a former All-American basketball player at UCLA, stands as an icon, not just for her...
Ray Sanford
Jul 1, 2023
Good Company
Rotarians come from all walks of life and many are famous. We're blessed to be surrounded by excellence. (Of note, Orville Wright,...
Ray Sanford
Jun 28, 2023
Enterprising Minds Connecting for Good
At the heart of Rotary International lies an indomitable force, a compelling blend of enterprising minds and shared aspirations, all...
Ray Sanford
Jun 25, 2023
CYS - Saving Our Youth
The Resilient Mission of California Youth Services: Protecting, Empowering, and Inspiring Youth There are thousands of nonprofits across...
Ray Sanford
Jun 24, 2023
Rotary's Highest Honor for Non-Rotarians
On Friday evening, Rotary International Director Vicki Puliz and District Governor Dan Ouweleen presented Dr. Charles "Chuck" Tozzer as...
Ray Sanford
Jun 23, 2023
Sandy Purdon: The Visionary Behind the San Diego Big Bay Boom
Sandy Purdon and I were classmates at The Basic School in Quantico, VA after being commissioned into the Marine Corps. We had a few...
Ray Sanford
Jun 22, 2023
SJC Rotary's Golf Tournament 2023
Empowering Rotary Projects and Honoring Our Marines The 2023 San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club's Golf Tournament, held at the beautiful San...
Ray Sanford
Jun 20, 2023
Business Leaders Embrace Rotary
From Rotary's inception as a group of businesspeople, Rotary has a remarkable impact on business leaders, shaping their character and...
Ray Sanford
Jun 11, 2023
The One-Day Miracle
India's first polio National Immunization Day (NID), held on March 16, 1995, was a massive undertaking. The goal was to vaccinate all...
Ray Sanford
Jun 8, 2023
SJC Interact Awards
SJC Rotary hosted an inspiring group of Interactors on Wednesday to present them with awards for their service this past year. After...
Ray Sanford
May 20, 2023
The "Magic" of Rotary grants
Over the years, quite a number of people have asked me about how their contributions to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) are used to create...
Ray Sanford
May 13, 2023
SJC Rotary's Incredible Interactors
At the SJC Rotary meeting on May 10, Mike Darnold presented a preview of the numerous awards and scholarships that SJC Rotary provides to...
Ray Sanford
May 10, 2023
More Graduations - Less Funerals
With teen overdoses and Fentanyl poisoning up over 1,000% in the past few years, our youth need us now more than ever. Our work at...
Ray Sanford
May 8, 2023
I'm grateful beyond words…
On Saturday I was honored and humbled to receive the Rotary Service Above Self Award, the highest award a Rotarian can receive. It was...
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