An online Rotary club, meeting wherever you are, at a time that's most convenient for you.https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-14-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-14-26/The world faces a problem of accelerating water scarcity combined with the considerable limitations of conventional coastal desalination. The Norwegian company Flocean, backed by strong US partners such as Xylem and Burnt Island Ventures, introduces a new approach to seawater desalination designed for resilient, low-impact, and cost-competitive drinking water supply. To the rescue is a subsea desaMon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-07-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-07-26/Grain of Hope is an initiative started by six people in rural Australia to ship 500 tons of wheat to Sudan in response to the hunger crisis there. If successful, it will feed thousands of people and test a powerful idea - that progress doesn’t have to begin with scale or big institutions. Sometimes it can begin quietly, with a handful of ordinary people who refuse to look away. Both guests are froMon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-31-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-31-26/The American Cave Conservation Association (ACCA) moved from Richmond, Virginia to the tiny hamlet of Horse Cave, Kentucky in 1986, with the goal of restoring Hidden River Cave and building a national cave education center. At the time, Hidden River Cave was considered the most polluted cave in America. ACCA President David Foster will discuss the challenges of taking on a major environmental cleaMon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-24-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-24-26/In this talk, District Governor Geeta Kadambi speaks to what matters about the work of Rotary. Our district includes 63 clubs, and eleven are more than a century old. The world changes, and yet Rotary keeps building communities, finding solutions, and training leaders, all under the banner of the Rotary motto, Service Above Self. As people of service, Geeta encourages us not simply to have an impaMon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-17-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-17-26/Can a city be sexist? Definitely. For decades, urban design policies have overlooked the needs of women and other marginal groups. The French city of Nantes is trailblazing efforts to make itself a "non-sexist" city, from redesigning public spaces like school playgrounds and installing breastfeeding stations, renaming streets after women, reallocating spending and inaugurating France’s leading cenMon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-10-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-10-26/Learn about the philanthropic mission of Angel Flight West and the 1,800 pilots who volunteer their time and the cost of the flights so that complete strangers can get to life-saving medical appointments for free. These passengers need to travel hundreds of miles to reach their critical medical treatments, or are unable to afford the cost of flying, or face a long drive which itself could be life-Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-03-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-03-26/The Record Clearance Project (RCP) promotes justice by providing needed services to those who cannot afford them to foster rehabilitation and reduce recidivism, boasting a 99% success rate in court. To do this, the RCP's legal services program informs people regarding their legal rights to a clear record and provides the legal assistance necessary for them to achieve the second chance that the lawMon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-27-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-27-26/In this talk, Funda Erdin shares her journey from over 25 years in corporate roles to building her own technology-driven product from the ground up. Drawing on her experience in product, program, and customer success management, she walks through how an idea rooted in personal values—wanting better transparency around health, sustainability, and everyday choices—evolved into GreenIt. Along the wayMon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-20-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-20-26/This week’s program features Max Rojas-Domke, the Individual Giving Manager at Seacology, an innovative nonprofit dedicated to saving island cultures and environments worldwide. He highlights Seacology's unique "win-win" model, which transforms community-identified needs into long-term, multi-generational conservation successes. Through this approach, the organization fosters critical environmental protection while directly supporting the local island communities that need it most.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:57 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-13-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-13-26/This week's meeting features Fritz Pierre-Louis, a dedicated Rotarian and electro-mechanical engineer with extensive experience in international development and water and sanitation. He will be presenting on "The Power of HANWASH," highlighting how the organization and its partners collaborate with local stakeholders to provide safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation systems throughout Haiti.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:04 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-06-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-06-26/Micaela Connery, Co-Founder and CEO of The Kelsey, discusses pioneering disability-forward housing solutions. Learn how this Bay Area-based nonprofit builds and advocates for accessible, affordable, and inclusive communities where people of all abilities and incomes live side by side.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:31 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-29-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-29-26/Meghan Wood shares how Raya Power’s plug-and-play solar-battery systems democratize clean energy for renters and families left out by traditional rooftop solar.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:59 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-22-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-22-26/Matabishi Narukako shares how the Kakuma Vocational Center empowers refugee youth and young women through an innovation course, makerspace, and sustainable community programs in Kenya.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:32 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-15-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-15-26/Dr. Sherrie Tennessee shares practical communication strategies to enhance service excellence, build high-performing teams, and reduce friction across hospitality, business, and education.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:46 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-08-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-08-26/This week, we present "Birds and Glass: An Important Conservation Issue," that features ornithology professor Daniel Klem, Jr. discussing how window collisions kill billions of birds annually and how to build safer environments.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:25 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-01-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-01-26/Malawi’s Zomba District is upgrading water and sanitation at its health centers. Led by Heidi Rickels of Freshwater Project International, this systems-driven WASH initiative builds community resilience through local, sustainable solutions.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:35 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-25-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-25-26/Formed by Rotarian Wayne McRann, Developing World Connections introduces volunteers to sustainable international service, ranging from school construction to educational programs.Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:20 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-18-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-18-26/Discover Area 2 Farms, a tech-savvy, soil-centric agricultural model pioneering the future of food by growing fresh, organic produce right inside urban centers to cultivate crops and community.Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:44 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-11-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-11-26/Prof. Jack Sim, "Mr. Toilet," shares how to use social innovation and leverage models to create massive, sustainable global impact on a small budget.Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:51 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-04-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-04-26/Steve Baughman Jensen, a former trial lawyer turned racial justice advocate, explores the personal and systemic impact of his family’s history with slavery to transform grief into responsibility.Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:36 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-27-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-27-26/"Project Ix Kuk is a women’s health initiative in Guatemala focused on preventing cervical cancer through community-based HPV screening and immediate care. Working in partnership with local midwives, hospitals, and public health leaders, the project introduces self-collected HPV testing using modern PCR technology and ensures timely follow-up... By centering privacy, cultural respect, and local capacity-building, Project Ix Kuk strengthens existing healthcare systems [and] reduces barriers to early detection."Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:41 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-20-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-20-26/Dr. Josef Parvizi, a Stanford neurologist and founder of Ceribell, discusses how irrational fear and attachment to past conventions hinder medical progress. He introduces his AI-powered "stethoscope for the brain" to improve critical care.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:57 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-13-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-13-26/This week, Dr. Daniela Shebitz and John Evangelista explore the impact of Miyawaki microforests in restoring ecological resilience within urban communities. Discover how these dense, native plantings are being used to combat climate change, mitigate flooding, and boost biodiversity in formerly redlined neighborhoods.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:49 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-06-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-06-26/Explore how immersive volunteer travel transforms communities and travelers alike with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder of Globe Aware. Learn to use creativity and compassion to break down borders and solve global challenges through service.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:19 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-30-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-30-26/In a world where one-third of all food produced is wasted, Insectflux is pioneering a circular solution that turns organic waste into high-value assets. This program features Jason Elate, Founder and CEO of Insectflux, as he details the operation of the world’s first global B2B2C marketplace connecting the agri-food industry with the insect-farming sector.Key Takeaways:Closing the Loop: The platform allows food producers (farms, restaurants, and grocery chains) to list organic byproducts which are then purchased by insect farms.Valuable Outputs: These farms raise black soldier flies and crickets to create sustainable protein, fertilizers, and oils for use in aquaculture, pet food, and biotech.Systemic Innovation: By digitizing and decarbonizing food systems, Insectflux demonstrates how technology can unlock natural abundance to create a zero-waste economy.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:54 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-23-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-23-26/In this talk, Mike Leggett shares insights from over two decades of international experience in transformative education and capacity building. He explores how shifting from models of aid to models of empowerment can unleash the potential of teachers and youth to become catalysts of social change. Drawing from the work of Fundashon Awenyo in Curaçao and beyond, he invites a deep rethinking of what it truly means to invest in people, not programs.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:47 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-16-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-16-26/In this presentation hosted by the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley, speaker DeAnna Pursai outlines a personal and organizational shift toward environmental advocacy. Pursai, serving as the Climate Action Chair for Rotary District 5170 and Vice Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) BigWest, discusses the evolution of Rotary International’s mission.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:57 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-09-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-09-26/This week’s Rotary eClub meeting features Joe Wolf, Co-Founder of Imagine Worldwide. Discover how solar-powered, offline EdTech is solving the literacy crisis for millions of children in Sub-Saharan Africa through scalable, research-based learning solutions.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:50 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-02-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-02-26/This week’s meeting of the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley features David Duffy, an expert in wildlife disease genomics from the University of Florida, who explores how advanced environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing can identify diverse lifeforms from trace genetic material found in air, water, and soil. He discusses the revolutionary potential of these "tricorder-like" technologies for applications ranging from biodiversity conservation and pathogen surveillance to drug discovery and human genetic analysis.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:17 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-23-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-23-26/This week’s meeting of the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley (scheduled for February 23, 2026) features Hazel Onsrud, a public librarian and sustainability advocate, discussing the evolving role of libraries.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:22 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-16-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-16-26/Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley welcomes Ben Schumaker, founder of the Memory Project, for an update on his global youth arts initiative. Ben shares the history of the Memory Project, new efforts to support education for Afghan girls, and the challenges facing art education today. With over 300,000 young artists creating portraits for children in 58 countries, Ben invites members to help explore future directions for strengthening the organization.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:22 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-09-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-09-26/With Santa Clara County set to host the NFL Super Bowl, NCAA March Madness, and the FIFA World Cup in 2026, the region is bracing for the increased risk of human trafficking and labor exploitation. Drawing on lessons from Super Bowl 50 and the recent World Cup in Qatar, the regional workgroup No Traffick Ahead is reuniting to implement a comprehensive, social leverage model to protect human rights and educate the community on how to report harm.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:00:28 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-02-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-02-26/The way we live, work, and learn is changing faster than ever. Families everywhere are rethinking what’s possible—seeking more freedom, flexibility, and purpose in both career and education.In this inspiring talk, Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder of Boundless Life, shares her journey as a global entrepreneur and mother of four, and how Boundless Life is helping families live and learn abroad through place-based education, meaningful community, and the freedom to work from anywhere.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:34 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-26-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-26-26/In today's competitive job market, roughly 75% of employers use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen candidates. This means that before a hiring manager ever sees your application, an algorithm has already decided whether you are a "match."Soubhik Dawn, founder of the AI career platform Upplai, explains that many highly qualified candidates are filtered out instantly simply because they haven't optimized their resumes for these digital gatekeepers.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:12 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-19-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-19-26/Rotary International is an organization with a deep-seated history, but as the world evolves, so must its methods of service and community. This week, we welcome Herb Ritter, District Governor of District 5170, to discuss the organization's ongoing transformation.Herb draws on his forty years of experience as a dedicated Rotarian to examine the shifts necessary to stay relevant in a modern, digital-first world.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-12-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-12-26/The traditional boundaries between career, family, and education are dissolving at an unprecedented pace. This week, we explore how modern families are reclaiming their freedom and purpose by embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes flexibility and global citizenship.Guest speaker Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder of Boundless Life, shares insights from her journey as a global entrepreneur and mother of four.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-05-26/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-05-26/We are thrilled to welcome the legendary Guy Kawasaki—chief evangelist of Canva and former Apple visionary—to our latest program.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-29-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-29-25/Freeman's science lab initiative in Uganda costs $3,000 per school and delivers education improvements to 200,000 students at just 75 cents each.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-22-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-22-25/Indonesian rivers drive 80% of ocean plastic waste; Sungai Watch tackles the source through community-adapted cleanups, barriers, and circular design solutions across Bali and Java.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-15-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-15-25/High school founders address critical gaps in teen financial education through free interactive workshops on budgeting, investing, and money management.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-08-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-08-25/Most Americans will experience poverty at some point in their lives, driven by economic structures rather than individual failure, according to poverty research data.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-01-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-01-25/We Share Solar trains teachers to inspire students about solar energy while connecting them to global deployments benefiting schools and clinics across Africa.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-24-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-24-25/A stroke survivor shares how recognizing warning signs and reaching the ER within minutes saved his life, and how diet changes can prevent heart disease and stroke.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-17-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-17-25/Illegal poaching threatens a UNESCO-protected South African reserve that sustains local ecotourism and wildlife; Rotary's education and ranger program aims to create lasting cultural change.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-10-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-10-25/Challenging aid workers to examine whether their charitable interventions truly serve communities or inadvertently harm them through dependency and job displacement.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-03-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-03-25/VR experiences transport viewers to global health campaigns, generating measurable commitments to support polio eradication and immunization efforts worldwide.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-27-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-27-25/500 million women and girls lack access to menstrual products with health and dignity; Days for Girls reaches 3.7 million through washable kits and local social enterprises.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-20-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-20-25/The San Jose Barracuda builds community loyalty through affordable tickets, youth programs, and partnerships with local nonprofits that create meaningful experiences beyond professional hockey.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-13-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-13-25/EndoSound makes advanced pancreatic cancer detection affordable and portable for clinics worldwide by converting standard endoscopes into diagnostic ultrasound tools.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-06-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-06-25/Elastocaloric cooling technology using nickel-titanium wire demonstrates twice the energy efficiency of conventional dehumidifiers for harvesting potable water from atmospheric moisture.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-29-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-29-25/Solar-powered water filters installed in Tanzanian schools have cut student absences by up to 90% while providing safe drinking water to 24,000 children.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-22-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-22-25/Slice 325 uses VR headsets, cooking classes, and community gardens to teach affordable nutrition and environmental sustainability in rural areas.Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-15-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-15-25/A UK charity partners with the NHS and sports bodies to deliver free mental health sessions through 40+ sports, reaching nearly 40,000 people and expanding globally.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-08-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-08-25/Research reveals that psychological richness—gained through novel experiences and perspective shifts—operates distinctly from happiness and meaning, offering a third path to living a fulfilling life.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-01-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-09-01-25/CARS processes 150,000 vehicle donations yearly for nonprofits, returning 80% of proceeds and distributing $600M in unrestricted capital since its founding.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-25-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-25-25/Illegal fishing costs marine ecosystems billions annually; AI and nonprofit partnerships are now stopping criminal vessels and protecting endangered ocean species.Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-18-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-18-25/Rob Scheer transformed his foster care experience into Comfort Cases, a nonprofit replacing trash bags with 265,000+ dignity-affirming care packages for vulnerable children nationwide.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-11-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-11-25/Transformative AI is advancing rapidly with agents now autonomously collaborating on real-world tasks, requiring urgent public awareness to guide beneficial development.Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-04-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-08-04-25/Over 300 grassroots librarians in India are building free, anti-caste community libraries to serve historically excluded populations and advance reading as a constitutional right.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-28-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-28-25/Coalfield Development empowers rural communities to build resilience by training workers for new industries and revitalizing abandoned infrastructure into sustainable local enterprises.Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-21-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-21-25/Ohio's ancient Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, built 2,000 years ago, now recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their astronomical alignments and geometric genius.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-14-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-14-25/Coupling solar power with adaptive electrodialysis eliminates expensive battery storage while delivering clean water to remote communities relying on saline groundwater.Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-07-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-07-07-25/MIT engineer develops practical technologies like solar desalination and efficient irrigation to address critical needs in underserved communities worldwide.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-30-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-30-25/Incoming president Rushton Hurley invites members to share their personal Rotary story as the club enters its second decade of asynchronous, global service.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-23-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-23-25/Rotary Club distributes 310 supply buckets to homeless individuals through local partnerships, transforming one act of kindness into a scaled community program.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-16-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-16-25/Innovation and AI help startups scale food security solutions to address acute hunger affecting 343 million people worldwide.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-09-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-09-25/Pro-social CEOs and managers achieve higher firm value, lower risk, and stronger employee engagement through kindness and compassionate leadership practices backed by rigorous research.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-02-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-06-02-25/E-clubs now represent 700+ active clubs globally, operating across different time zones through technology platforms that enable continuous engagement and resource sharing.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-26-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-26-25/High school Interact leader Chloe Nguyen's Heartbeats of Hope project is improving healthcare access in Vietnam through youth-led action.Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-16-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-16-25/Cyclarity targets oxidized cholesterol buildup to reverse plaque and combat age-related diseases where current treatments only slow progression.Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-12-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-12-25/Collective robots that mimic material properties could transform how we design adaptive systems inspired by science fiction.Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-05-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-05-05-25/Philosophy and literature circles in prisons transform incarcerated scholars into recognized human beings and co-creators of knowledge through shared humanities learning.Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-28-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-28-25/Making intentional housing choices aligned with personal goals enables financial freedom and time for meaningful pursuits rather than endless work and home maintenance.Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-21-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-21-25/Young entrepreneur Stefan Rainey is tackling plastic waste with Ever Bottle while earning a Harvard master's degree.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-14-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-14-25/Cervical cancer is the only completely preventable cancer; Rotary clubs worldwide can eliminate it by leveraging their credibility to promote HPV vaccination and screening.Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-07-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-04-07-25/Historic cemeteries offer Dallas communities a chance to restore native habitats, learn local history, and create healing spaces while fighting urbanization's impact on wildlife.Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-31-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-31-25/Inclusive playgrounds designed beyond wheelchair accessibility can serve autism, blindness, and developmental disabilities overlooked by standard ADA compliance.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-24-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-24-25/One Heart Worldwide's simulation training program is helping Nepali nurses master critical childbirth skills to improve maternal and infant care across rural Nepal's 13 districts.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-17-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-17-25/Natun Guatemala centers indigenous Mayan leadership and wisdom to address systemic poverty and inequality in Guatemala's western highlands.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-10-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-10-25/Rural Indian women overcome systemic barriers to launch formal businesses through comprehensive entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and community support in Sankal program.Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-03-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-03-03-25/Award-winning visual effects artist transforms chewing gum wrappers into miniature sculptures, blending stop-motion animation with Hollywood filmmaking to recreate universal moments in cultural history.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-24-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-24-25/Black women are three times more likely to die during pregnancy despite 82% of deaths being preventable—a crisis rooted in systemic bias and inadequate healthcare access, not biology.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-17-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-17-25/Wetlands are vanishing due to climate change and development, yet provide critical flood control, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem benefits.Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-10-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-10-25/Smartphone app with picture-based guides and native language audio helps rural Guatemalan midwives manage childbirth complications, cutting infant mortality significantly.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-03-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-02-03-25/A Nova Scotia teen inventor created a smart medication device to help elderly patients manage prescriptions and coordinate with caregivers independently.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-27-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-27-25/Learn brain-shifting techniques to move from conflict and stress into resourcefulness, collaboration, and joy—turning life's obstacles into opportunities.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-20-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-20-25/Rotary leaders in the Middle East work across borders to deliver humanitarian aid and build peace in conflict-affected communities.Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-13-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-13-25/MIT researchers developed concrete that stores energy like a battery, enabling buildings and roads to harness renewable power without hazardous waste or battery replacements.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-06-25/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-01-06-25/Clearbot uses AI-powered robotic vessels to autonomously clean trash and pollution from waterways worldwide, from marinas to oceans.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-30-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-30-24/Professor Andrew's lab develops textile coatings to protect people from deadly heat stress in climate-affected regions.Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-23-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-23-24/A high school robotics program showcasing how students combine STEM, engineering, and teamwork to compete and inspire their peers.Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-16-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-16-24/California wines shocked the world in 1976 by defeating French wines in a blind tasting, launching a revolution in how wine is made, served, and enjoyed today.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-9-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-9-24/Unity Water tackles global water scarcity by deploying innovative solutions that reduce collection time for women and girls while enabling sustainable community development.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-2-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-12-2-24/A freelance writer shares how storytelling in The Rotarian magazine inspires and connects Rotarians worldwide.Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-25-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-25-24/Japanese Americans created serene gardens in WWII camps, symbolizing cultural resilience and the enduring power of the human spirit amid adversity.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-18-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-18-24/Two Rotary clubs created an artificial reef through an international partnership to improve coastal water health and build lasting cross-border relationships.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-11-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-11-24/Virtual reality is transforming animation by letting artists work in immersive three-dimensional space instead of flat paper, revolutionizing how stories come to life.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-04-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-11-04-24/Filmmaker Chris Temple turned his experience living on $1/day in Guatemala into award-winning documentaries that fund poverty relief nonprofits.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-28-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-28-24/Ripple effect mapping reveals how food programs cascade through communities, multiplying impact when organizations empower partners rather than controlling solutions.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-21-24/https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/meetings/meeting-10-21-24/District Governor Jill Duerig explains how Rotarians combine talent, time, and treasure to create meaningful change in their communities and around the world.Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT