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Picture it: New Orleans, 1974. My buddy John Anderson and I were in movie theater packed with both black and white viewers watching...

As wind-driven fires sweep through Los Angeles, Californians face a stark reminder of how weather patterns can transform landscapes...

For San Juan Capistrano Rotary, it's been a year of memorable projects. We raise money from our generous sponsors and members, and by...

SJC Interactors cleaning up the local environment. I've noticed something happening in many Rotary clubs. It starts innocently enough - a...

The holiday season reminds us of what matters most - our shared commitment to helping others. No matter which holidays we celebrate,...

Alfa Romeo GTV - My first love affair with an Italian model. From Italian Classics to Electric Dreams When I look back at all the cars...

David Koffs At a busy San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club meeting, Dave Koffs embodies the spirit of service that has defined both his...

More than 30,000 people lined up to visit the McDonald's on opening day. My brother Bob was in Moscow negotiating with InTourist to use...

This is the second story about what happened at Pearl Harbor. The morning of December 7th, 1941, dawned like any other on Hotel Street,...

Note: This is the first of two stories about December 7th, 1941 and the attack on Pearl Harbor. The irony of fate hung heavy over Pearl...

The origin of Giving Tuesday in 2012 at Manhattan's 92nd Street Y echoes an older tradition of organized giving - one that traces back to...

Our community's remarkable generosity shone through as SJC Interactors and Rotarians joined forces at three local markets, collecting...

It began with a mother's compassion and a child's empty stomach. In 2005, renowned restaurateur Bruno Serato and his mother Caterina...

Over the years, I've watched some non-profit Executive Directors succumb to a troubling transformation. These staff leaders, brought on...

It was the summer of 1960 when my father invited me to accompany him to a morning business meeting in Los Angeles. We arrived early at...

To our cherished community of supporters, Service Above Self  becomes truly meaningful when we join hands with others who share our...

Digital metrics promise a deceptively rosy picture: increased attendance, broader membership demographics, and streamlined project...

When you donate to a charity, you want your money to create real change. That's where Rotary clubs offer a unique advantage: every dollar...

I recently downloaded a new Rotary app designed by the brilliant Bobby Hughes at Aardvark Design Labs , and it has completely transformed...

SJC Rotarian Bob Mulford, due to his generosity in donating to The Rotary Foundation, has achieved Major Donor status. In a ceremony at...