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Palo Alto Rotary Club Weekly News
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Over 100 Years of Service
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Palo Alto Rotary News
2026 Tall Tree Awards
 
The Palo Alto Tall Tree Awards have been announced by The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce and Palo Alto Weekly.
 
Lee Pfab, is best known locally as the leader of PACCC, the city’s most prominent childcare nonprofit. But her Tall Tree award nomination also highlights her many years of involvement in local nonprofits and civic organizations, including the Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Youth Community Services and the Chamber of Commerce.
 
 
2026 Avenidas Lifetime of Achievement Award
 Our Rotarian Kathy Torgersen has been the spark behind countless good causes spanning several decades of service. Her vision and fundraising talent have helped grow the Palo Alto Community Fund, the Foothill-De Anza Foundation and the Foundation for a College Education, and powered campaigns for local leaders like Anna Eshoo, Liz Kniss and Rich Gordon. Lately she has turned her energy to Ukraine, producing events that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for relief and personally driving vehicles and medical supplies across the border with Assist Ukraine. When she isn’t rallying the community, she’s racing: she finished the Hawaii Ironman at 62 and has competed at five World Championships for the USA Triathlon Team. Here’s to Kathy, who brings people together to make lives better here and around the world!
 
Centennial Gift to Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
Palo Alto Rotary donates $100,000 to Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo - Palo Alto Weekly
 
 
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Our Club meets on Mondays from 12:15-1:30. For information on joining us, click here.
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Speakers
Upcoming Speakers
Daniel H. Wilson, Author
Oct 26, 2026
"Hole in the Sky" Understanding our World
Jonathan Levin, President, Stanford University
Nov 02, 2026
A Fireside Chat with the President
New Member Talks
Nov 09, 2026
Garry Lim, Lisa Van Dusen, Sunny Dykwel
Daniel Fells, NFL Veteran
Nov 16, 2026
Still Standing, recovering from adversity
Past Speakers
Ray Purpur, Stanford Athletic Dept.
Oct 19, 2026
The Game is Changing: What's Happening in College Athletics
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Rotary Int'l News
Fight online misinformation this World Polio Day
Fight online misinformation this World Polio Day
On the plus side
On the plus side
Cross-generational club in Barcelona feels like extended family
Cross-generational club in Barcelona feels like extended family
Grandparents for Vaccines share powerful stories
Grandparents for Vaccines share powerful stories

About Palo Alto Rotary

At the Rotary Club of Palo Alto, you have the chance to:

  • Connect with leaders to expand your network
  • Exchange ideas and foster understanding
  • Make an impact here at home

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship. View our Club brochure to learn more.

Rotary at a Glance

Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.4 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels. 

Where we meet

Our Club holds a weekly luncheon meeting on Mondays at the Baylands Cafe at the Baylands Golf Links Clubhouse - 1875 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto.

Doors open at noon and lunch is available starting at 12:15pm. Our formal meeting starts at 12:30 pm. Buffet lunch is $25 and “just coffee” attendance is $5.

We continue to provide a zoom option.  If you would like to join by zoom, use our contact form to request the Zoom meeting information.

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