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2020 Dan Stover Music Competition at the San Marino Rotary Club
For All High School Instrumentalists
The Dan Stover Music Competition is open to high school students. The student must attend a high school and/or live within the boundaries of Rotary District 5300.
Application Deadline, February 22, 2020
Barth Scholarships
Application Deadline: March 5, 2020 by 5 pm.
The San Marino Rotary Club is in its 2nd year of awarding a scholarship to a high school senior from either San Marino High School or Southwestern Academy who are planning to attend a 2 year, 4 year or vocational school. We are proud to be able to offer 2 scholarships this year at $2500 each.
Entry Deadline, March 27,2020 at 9 pm
Rotary Rose Parade Float Wins Tournament Volunteer Trophy
The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee float won the "Hope Connects the World" Tournament Volunteer Award for most outstanding floral presentation of the Rose Parade Theme among floats 35 feet and under in length The theme of the float was “Hope Connects the World”. ...
May 2019 – Argentina Agro School Equipment Project
Dear Friends, After completing the documentation for the donation, a ceremony took place yesterday, May 15 2019, when we the Agro School received the tractor and other farm elements. Around 300 people attended the meeting held in the island, including Education...
Photos and Videos of Our Activities
Rotary on the Town - October 17, 2019
2019 San Marino Motor Classic
2019 San Marino Motor Classic
New Cal-State LA - Rotaract Club - October 3, 2019
Check Presentation to the new California State University at Los Angeles Rotaract Club.
Art Contest - April 18, 2019
Rotary Foundation Awards Presented at the March 7, 2019 Meeting
Rotary on the Town - May 2, 2019
2019 Mini-Grants
School Montage (Business Plan, Interact, RYLA, MiniGrants) Spring 2019
Corazon House Build 2019
Corazon House Build on 4/13/19 sponsored by South Pasadena Rotary; more than 50 Rotarians joined in the effort.
District Conference May 2-4, 2019
Paul Harris Fellowship Recognition Luncheon - 2019
February 28, 2019 Meeting
Speaker – Dr. Tye Jackson. speaking about teaching to learn and the pathway to career success.
Student of the Month
Rotary Readers Book Distribution 2019
Holiday Party - Rotary on the Town - December 14, 2018
Tijuana Soccer Field Dedication, December 8, 2018
Rotary on the Town, October, 2018
Ice Cream Social - Southwestern Academy - 9/20/18
2018 Fourth of July Parade
Demotion Party 2018
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San Marino Rotary’s Global Scholars
Jacqueline Chen
Oxford University
Oxford, England
Jacqueline Chen – October 21, 2019
Hello from rainy Oxford! I hope everyone in San Marino is doing well; I just wanted to provide you with a little update on my studies and time across the pond so far! I am currently living at St. Catherine's College (which is one of Oxford's dormitories that I was...
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Rotary Humanitarian Star Awards
On February 6th 2020, the Fourth Annual Rotary Humanitarian Star Awards presentation was held at the University Club in Pasadena. The RHStar awards are given for scientific achievements with a major humanitarian component. The awards were first given in 2015 and starting this year a joint effort of the San Marino and Sierra Madre Rotary Clubs. One award was given in each of four categories: 1. Health and Medical, 2. Environmental Improvement, 3. Knowledge sharing, and 4. Disaster Relief and recovery. For each category there were a number of nominees who did not receive an award but were recognized for their achievements. In addition, a lifetime achievement award was also given and a Helios award for outstanding achievement in an area of humanitarian related scientific activity.
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Coconut Plantation in Cambodia
The San Marino Rotary Club has supported and continues to support an aquaponics project at the village of Sen Sok near the central city of Siem Reap in Cambodia. A summary of this project is in the works. Over the last 12 months an additional short term project has been added near the Sras Srang village in the Siem Reap district. Both projects were viewed during a trip to Cambodia early in January of this year for Rotary members belonging to the International Projects Committee. Jean-Pierre and Andrew Kindler were the committee members participating.
The coconut plantation is a cash crop designed to fund a small portion of ODA operating costs. ODA (Opportunities for Development through Art) is an (Cambodian) NGO comprising eight English Schools. These schools, were initially intended to teach art as a usable skill to compete in a limited job market. English was added, for its potential to provide employment in the tourist trade. By empowering students to acquire employment, the standard of living of the student, his/her family, and their respective villages are improved. The coconut plantation is in the “backyard” of the #7 English school. It has its own irrigation and water storage system. The first coconut crop should be available for harvest in 3-5 years.
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FOUR WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST
The Four Way Speech Contest took place at the San Marino Rotary Club. Our winner Lisa Lu, from San Marino High School will move onto the next level. Runner up speakers were Enzo Repetto, Kaia Sherif, and Brennon Valdez. Contestants addressed the topic “Rotary Connects the World” and subjected that topic to the “Four Way Test” as a major component of the speech. The speech was judged based on four criteria. These are: 1. Speaker personal quality, 2. Organization, 3. Presentation, and 4. Effectiveness.
The four students spoke with conviction and educated our Rotary on a number of topics.
Rotary International President Herbert J. Taylor initially developed the “Four Way Test” in 1932 when asked to take charge of an aluminum cookware company that was bankrupt. It was intended as a guide for the behavior of employees. It was such a successful organizing and sales tool the company was saved and his test became a standard for defining business ethics. The “Four Way Test” has been quoted and printed around the world. It consists of the following: 1. Is it the truth?, 2. Is it fair to all concerned?, 3. Will it build good will and better relationships?, and 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
This contest is intended to benefit high school age youth (grades 9-12) and acquaint them with Rotary and the “Four Way Test”, demonstrate and enhance Rotary’s commitment to youth, heighten awareness of Rotary in the community, recognize and, encourage hard work and accomplishment among youth.
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"As storytellers, story listeners, peacebuilders, activists, artists, veterans, funders, teachers, journalists, we’re all in this together; we all want to build a better world. The place to start is in the moments we create together. Stories aren’t just records of the past, or the events of the day. We also want to build stories for generations come along much later, perhaps far beyond our own lifetimes. May we all find peace, or at least moments of peace, in 2020." Kirandeep Sirah (Duke-UNC 2011-13).
Read more at the International Storytelling Center website: on.rotary.org/2ZJvrDc
The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee float won the “Hope Connects the World” Tournament Volunteer Award for most outstanding floral presentation of the Rose Parade Theme among floats 35 feet and under in length
The theme of the float was “Hope Connects the World”. It showed how Rotary’s projects and its international membership bring hope, strength and service to the world. Through its relationship with organizations and non-Rotarians, they connect to make projects successful. This is exemplified by the Rotary connection with Optimist International. The President of Optimist International rode on the float with the Rotary International President. Hope springs from optimism and hope gives the willpower to press on in the face of adversity, with knowledge that when we work together, we have the power to succeed. The Penguin, adorned with a scarf displaying flags countries around the world, is embarking on a journey of -service, helped along by her flight crew. Together they showed how cooperation with organizations such as Optimists, increases the power of Rotary’s efforts—delivering Rotary’s message of Hope and showing how “Hope Connects the World.” Over 41,000 flowers cover Rotary’s 41st Rose Parade float.
