Blue Badge Requirements
Blue Badge Requirements
Updated 4-20-2026
 
 
Welcome! You are now a full member of the Palo Alto Rotary Club (PARC).  
 
Your first six months are an opportunity to get acquainted with the work of our club and of Rotary International.  After you have completed the six mandatory activities and six optional activities (described below), you will have earned your Blue Badge.   
 
Blue Badge Coordinator, Linnet Kwok: linnetkwok@hotmail.com
 is available to assist you, along with your Sponsor. When you have completed your activities to earn your Blue Badge, please let Kristina know. Your Blue Badge will be ordered and presented to you at a Club meeting.
 
Mandatory Requirements for New Rotary Club Members:
In any order, please complete all five of the items listed here and mark with an X. 
 
Mark X = Completed
Mandatory Activities
(Complete All)
Contact/Comments
 
Six months or more as a Member in good standing
From the time of your joining
 
Attend a Red Badge Club Orientation meeting 
 
Blue Badge Coordinator will schedule
 
Serve on at least one committee of your choice
Ask your Sponsor or Blue Badge Coordinator for advice
 
Participate in a Rotary sponsored service project
Contact Eric Jensen ericthorjensen@gmail.com
 
Give a brief personal history at a meeting – called a New Member talk
Steve Emslie, semslie@gmail.com, will contact you to arrange a date for your talk
 
Additional Requirements for New Rotary Club Members: 
In any order, please also complete any six of the optional items listed below.
 
Mark X = Completed
Optional Activities
(From entire list, select six to complete)
Contact/Comments
 
Becoming Acquainted with Club Members
 
 
  • Give Opening Remarks at a Club meeting
Contact Eric Jensen: ericthorjensen@gmail.com
 
  • Participate in two (2) monthly “Coffee/Zoom with a Rotarian” meet-ups
Contact Dana Tom: dana@danatom.com
 
 
  • Serve as a Greeter at two weekly Club meetings
Contact Rebecca Geraldi:
 
Additional Selection of Optional Activities for New Rotary Club Members (Continued)
Mark X = Completed
Optional Activities (Continued)
(From entire list, select six to complete)
Contact/Comments
 
Understanding Club Operations
 
 
  • Attend a monthly Board of Directors meeting, usually the 2nd Wed. of every month
Contact Secretary Ginny Lear 
vklear9@gmail.com
 
 
  • Attend a quarterly Endowment Board meeting
Contact Chair Tim Watson:  timmyjwatson@gmail.com  
 
Understanding ROTARY:  Becoming Involved in Club Activities
 
 
  • Attend a Club Social Event
Information available at meetings or on Club website (Home Page | Rotary Club of Palo Alto (rotarypaloalto.org)
 
  • Bring a guest to a Club meeting – perhaps a family member or a potential member
Consider who might enjoy learning more about Rotary and our programs
 
  • Attend any District-sponsored Rotary meeting or event
Information available at meetings or on District website: Home Page | District 5170 (rotarydistrict5170.org)
 
  • Attend another Rotary Club meeting, locally or anywhere you travel
Download Rotary Club Locator app to find a club near you
 
  • Complete the 20-minute online Youth Protection Awareness Training
Contact Ben Threlkeld for online access & directions:  benthrelk@gmail.com
 
  • Attend Gunn High School Interact meeting
Contact Rotary/Interact liaison:,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Once you have completed your Mandatory Requirements and six of the Optional Requirements, please let the Blue Badge Coordinator know so she can order your Blue Badge and arrange to have you presented you with you Blue Badge at an upcoming meeting.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Blue Badge Coordinator, your Sponsor, or your Rotary Buddy.
*25-26 Blue Badge Coordinator is Linnet Kwok: linnetkwok@hotmail.com
26-27 Blue Badge Coordinator is Kristina Lugo: klugo@avenidas.org
 
 
 
Welcome! You are now a full member of the Palo Alto Rotary Club (PARC)
Your first six months are an opportunity to get acquainted with the work of our club and of Rotary International.  After you have completed the six mandatory activities and six optional activities (described below), you will have earned your Blue Badge.  
 
Blue Badge Coordinator, Linnet Kwok: linnetkwok@hotmail.com
is available to assist you, along with your Sponsor. When you have completed your activities to earn your Blue Badge, please let Linnet or Kristina know. Your Blue Badge will be ordered and presented to you at a Club meeting.
 
Mandatory Requirements for Members Returning to Palo Alto Rotary or Moving from another Rotary Club: 
In any order, please complete all five of the items listed here and mark with an X. 
 
Mark X = Completed
Mandatory Activities
Contact/Comments
 
Six months or more as a Member in good standing
From the time of your joining
 
Attend a Red Badge Club Orientation meeting 
 
Blue Badge Coordinator will schedule
 
Serve on at least one committee of your choice
Ask your sponsor, Rotary Buddy or Blue Badge Coordinator for advice
 
Participate in a Rotary sponsored service project
Contact Eric Jensen ericthorjensen@gmail.com
 
Give a brief personal history at a meeting – called a New Member talk
Steve Emslie, semslie@gmail.com, will contact you to arrange a date for your talk
 
These items are suggested but optional.
 
Mark X = Completed
Optional Activities
Contact/Comments
 
Attend a monthly Board of Directors meeting, usually the 2nd Wed. of every month
Contact Secretary Ginny Lear: vklear9@gmail.com
 
Give Opening Remarks at a Club meeting
Contact Eric Jensen: ericthorjensen@gmail.com
 
Serve as a Greeter at two weekly Club meetings
Contact Rebecca Geraldi:
 
Once you have completed your five Mandatory Requirements, please let the Blue Badge Coordinator* know so she can order your Blue Badge and arrange to have you presented with your Blue Badge at an upcoming meeting.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Blue Badge Coordinator or your Sponsor.
*25-26 Blue Badge Coordinator is Linnet Kwok
26-27 Blue Badge Coordinator is Kristina Lugo