Welcome to the Rotary Club of Ignacio

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
 
About Our Club
Welcome to our Club!
Ignacio

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Marin Country Club
500 Country Club Drive
Novato, CA 94949
United States of America
We are currently meeting in person and via Zoom. Please email request for link to meeting using club email: Ignaciorotaryclub@gmail.com.
Annual Sponsors
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    GOLD    
   
       
         
         
    SILVER    
         
   
   
       
         
  CALL & METCALFE CHARLES SWENSEN LARRY CURTIS  
         
   
GENE DUFFY & PDG JAYNE HULBERT
   
         
         
    BRONZE    
         
   
         
   
   
     
         
  ALTA CIMA CORP BAY BUILDERS INC. CAF AMERICA  
         
  GARRY & LORI GAST JOHN & DANA MARSHALL DICK O'BRIEN  
         
  FRED & LYN PFEIFER RICH & KATHY RONSHEIMER WENONAH CASTRO
INCOME TAX SERVICES
 
         
    FRIEND    
 

AAERO HEATING CO.

BACON
RESTAURANT
BUCK'S SAW SERVICE  
         
  CLASSCYCLE KIA MARIN KRISTEN CURTIS  
         
  PDG RUSS & KATHY KETRON WENDY IRVING LAS GUITARRAS  
         
  TARGET/SAN RAFAEL PAT TIMPANI    
 
ShelterBox Recognizes RCI for Outstanding Support
Club Executives & Directors
President
President Elect/Vice President
Immediate Past President
Treasurer
Membership Committee Chair
The Rotary Foundation Chair
World Community Service Chair
Club Service Chair
Vocational Service Chair
Community Service Chair
Youth Service Chair
Speakers
Frank Falzon and Duffy Jennings
Mar 21, 2024 1:00 PM
SF Homicide Inspector. "5-Henry-7" author presentation
Gerry Warburg
Mar 28, 2024 1:00 PM
"Saving Point Reyes" book discussion
Service Above Self Awards
May 23, 2024 12:00 PM
Recognizing Deserving Individuals from Novato Police and Novato Fire Protection District
March 2024
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Club News
Rotary Club of Ignacio passed out more than 60 new picture hard-back dictionaries to three classes of 3rd graders at Loma Verde Elementary School. This is part of a 20 year project the Rotary Club of Ignacio along with the other two Rotary Clubs in the city to distribute dictionaries to all 3rd graders in both private and public schools in Novato. Our Club distributes to Novato Charter School and Hamilton Elementary in addition to Loma Verde Elementary School. 
Today we welcomed new member, Lisa Byram of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, to the club. Lisa has an extensive CV of much charitable work in the Novato area. She was joined by her daughter, Kathryn. Pictured from left to right, Andrei Jigalin, Club President, Daryl Weinroth, Lisa Byram, Kathryn Dyram and Charley Vogt, Membership Chair. We are very happy to have her join us and know she will made a significant addition to the club. 
Past President, Chuck Swensen, shared excerpts from his new novel "Miss Austen's Mistake" in which he re-imagines parts of the Jane Austin book "Sense and Sensibility". Writing from the point of view of a man who believes he served as the inspiration for Colonel Brandon allowed for the addition of some scenes and unexpected alterations to the story.
 
A small group of Ignacio Rotarians headed to Angel Island to enjoy the day and watch the Blue Angels (how appropriate!). A good time was had by all and some great shots of the Blue Angels were taken.
The Rotary Club of Ignacio’s speaker on September 21 was Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe who is the CEO of the Desmond Tutu Tutudesk Campaign Centre.  This Campaign addresses the 95 million desk shortage in sub-Saharan Africa, by aiming to provide 20 million of these environmentally friendly, portable Tutudesks by 2025.
 
She thanked the RCI for their donation of $12,000 (funded by a combination of grants from the Rotary District and the Rose C. Stone Foundation)--which will provide 1,000 Tutudesks.
 
Thandi (to her friends) is a Paul Harris Fellow and was appointed an Ambassador for Women & Girls Empowerment by Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones.
 
During her presentation, Thandi provided the background on Tutudesks and the positive impact for school children in South Africa. The Tutudesk, or lap desk, provides a hard surface for children to do their schoolwork.  Thandi also provided insights on growing up with a well known father.
 
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