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Proudly celebrating our 10th year as a vibrant and productive Rotary in Salinas. The club meets weekly on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. No host bar.

Santa Lucia Rotary Club continues to bring together community minded individuals to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action and we have fun while doing it! The Santa Lucia Rotary Club of Salinas is an established Rotary Club in Monterey County, California, chartered in 2014. at Elli's Great American Restaurant in Salinas, CA. Cost to attend weekly meeting is $25.00 per person which includes appetizers and program. Guests are welcome and encouraged! If you would like to join us for a meeting, please reach out to [email protected] or 831-224-7374. We'll love to meet you.

10/17/2026

🎳 Let’s roll, Santa Lucia Rotary! Bring a friend!

Join us for a fun evening of bowling, laughter, and friendship. Whether you’re bowling strikes or landing in the gutter, we’re looking forward to spending time together!

📅 Tuesday, October 20th
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Valley Center Bowl, Salinas
💲 $25 per person

RSVP to Anna at 831-809-9763. See you at the lanes! 🎳

10/16/2026

Santa Lucia Rotary had the pleasure of recognizing three outstanding students from North Salinas High School as our Students of the Month for August, September, and October! Each was nominated by their teachers for their academic achievements, leadership, dedication, and positive contributions to their school and community.

Allison Nguyen is ranked among the top 10% of her class, Allison is recognized for her strong work ethic, quiet determination, and commitment to excellence. Her teachers describe her as thoughtful, dependable, and self-motivated, always striving to improve while showing respect for others. Watch out for this star in the future!

Andy Perez – An exceptional student taking a challenging schedule of Advanced Placement courses, Andy stands out for his academic dedication, leadership, and willingness to help others. Known for his kindness, outgoing personality, and sense of humor, he generously gives his time after school tutoring fellow students and serving as a positive role model.

Danae Mendoza – A dedicated Baile Folklórico dancer for four years, Danae has demonstrated tremendous growth in confidence, leadership, and performance. Her cultural pride, positive attitude, and commitment to her community shine through her local dance performances and her role as a teacher's assistant, mentoring beginning dancers.

Congratulations to Allison, Andy, and Danae! We are proud to recognize these outstanding young people and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in the future.

Supporting and celebrating our local students is one of the many ways Santa Lucia Rotary invests in the future of our community.

Interested in learning more about Rotary? We'd love to welcome you to one of our meetings! Send us a message for details.

10/10/2026

Santa Lucia Rotary… Fire is getting HOT 🥵 for our Whole Tri-tip dinner fundraiser. Stop by Today Saturday 10/10/26. 14W Laurel Drive. Between 11:00am and 2:00pm $65 per meal for four.

10/02/2026

Repost with pictures....This week, Santa Lucia Rotary welcomed District Governor Susan Winey, who shared how The Rotary Foundation turns our contributions into action locally and around the world.
https://www.rotary.org/
Susan highlighted three ways to give: the Annual Fund, which helps fund Rotary projects and brings resources back to our districts; PolioPlus, supporting Rotary’s worldwide effort to eradicate polio; and the Endowment Fund, helping Rotary make a difference for gene

We also awarded Anna Abad, The Unsung Hero Award, for her relentless energy and commitment to the community for the sake of just giving to the people.

It’s a great example of how Rotary connects local generosity with global impact.

Want to make a difference? Come check out Santa Lucia Rotary and see Rotary in action!

09/26/2026

Good morning Salinas!! Santa Lucia Rotarians volunteering at the California International Air Show. Come see us today and tomorrow!!

08/30/2026

We are saddened to say goodbye to our friend and fellow Rotarian, Fred Ho**er, who passed away on August 24, 2026.

A Rotarian since 1995 and most recently a member of the Santa Lucia Rotary Club, Fred exemplified Service Above Self. He was a respected member of the Salinas Valley agricultural community and served as president of the California Rodeo Association.

Fred will be remembered for his friendship, leadership, and generous service to our community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Mary Tsuboi, and thank her for sharing Fred’s time, talents, and friendship with us through the years.

A Funeral Mass will be held September 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Salinas, CA.

08/13/2026

This week at Rotary Club of Salinas Santa Lucia, we welcomed Gilda Gonzales, Executive Director of CASA of Monterey County, along with Norma Aguilar and Taffra Mayo, CASA's Education Specialist, to share how CASA's volunteer advocates are changing the lives of kids in foster care right here at home.

CASA currently supports 148 children and youth through trained volunteer advocates, with 44 more kids still waiting for one.

Save the Date: CASA Golf Tournament, Mon, Sept 21. Proceeds fund CASA's mission to give every child a voice. Details: casaofmonterey.org

Want to volunteer or donate? Visit https://casaofmonterey.org or call (831) 455-6800.

Pictured: Norma Aguilar, Gilda Gonzales, and Taffra Mayo

07/17/2026

This week, Santa Lucia Rotary welcomed Dave Fowler and Jonathan Amadi from the Housing Resource Center of Monterey County (HRCMC), an organization helping provide a continuum of housing resources, homelessness prevention services, and affordable housing opportunities throughout Monterey County.

Dave and Jonathan walked us through the journey a client may take, from a referral by a community agency, through assessment, housing placement, and ongoing support. HRCMC may fully or partially subsidize a lease until the client is able to assume the full rental payment.

Each client works with housing specialists and case managers who assist with:

• Finding appropriate housing
• Conducting inspections
• Negotiating rents with landlords
• Creating budgets and housing goals
• Providing monthly home visits and continued support

HRCMC is also looking for landlords willing to participate in the program and help provide stable housing for individuals and families in our community. To learn more, visit hrcmc.org or call (831) 424-9186, extension 170, and ask for Alexa.

Donations can also be made through their website at hrcmc.org.
Interested in learning more about Rotary or joining us for a future meeting? Send us a message or visit www.santaluciarotary.org.

07/15/2026

Exciting news from our Rotary chapter! 🎉
This past month, we celebrated a meaningful passing of the torch and welcomed our new board members.
A huge thank you to Anna Abad, who led our chapter solo this past year after previously sharing the presidency with Ashley McDonnell. Anna's enthusiasm, energy, and creative ideas kept our chapter motivated and moving forward all year long. Thank you, Anna, for your tireless leadership!
We're also thrilled to welcome Norma Aguilar as our incoming President. Norma is excited to lead this year with a focus on the youth in our community — recognizing that they are the future of our country. Congratulations, Norma, and congratulations to the entire incoming Board!
Here's to another year of service, leadership, and community impact. 🌟

06/09/2026

It’s that time of year, time to give our President Anna the old 🥾 😆 if you would like to attend, please contact our President Elect Norma Aguilar and put on your 💃🏽 🕺🏽 shoes

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Salinas, CA
93901

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5:30pm - 6:30pm

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http://www.santaluciarotary.org/

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