Rotary International District 5495

Supports Interact clubs, youth exchange programs, and youth development initiatives such as the Student of the Month program and high school student interview skills training.

Awards fully funded fellowships to 90 global leaders annually, enabling 50 to pursue master's degrees and 40 to obtain professional development certificates at peace centers.

Awards fully funded fellowships to 90 leaders globally each year to study at peace centers, with 50 selected for master's degree programs and 40 for professional development certificates.

Selects and funds 50 peace fellows annually for master's degree programs and 40 for professional development certificates at Rotary peace centers, supporting global peacebuilding.

Leads Adopt-a-School and Pennies for Polio campaigns, promoting community engagement in education and global health.

Implements sustainable projects focused on literacy, peace, water, health, and community improvement, including the Adopt-a-School and Pennies for Polio initiatives, and participates in various projects during the Week of Service.

Organizes and supports districtwide blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross across Arizona.

Supervises the financial operations of the District, including budget preparation and oversight of the District Fund, reviews proposed budgets and spending plans, and ensures timely submission of all financial and statutory reports.

Organizes and hosts district conferences, such as the 2022 district conference, and regional events like the 2025 Rotary Southwest PETS for Presidents-Elect from 11 districts.

Conducts regular hybrid meetings (in-person and via Zoom) and hosts major events such as the 2022 district conference and the 2025 Southwest PETS for Presidents-Elect.

Implements sustainable projects focused on literacy, peace, water, health, and general community improvement.

Executes sustainable projects in the areas of literacy, peace, water, health, and community improvement, aligning with Rotary’s global Areas of Focus.

Leads the Adopt-a-School and Pennies for Polio initiatives.

Raises funds for the Rotary Foundation (e.g., $65,000 via car raffle) and community initiatives (e.g., $30,000 for Daisy Mountain Veterans), with proceeds supporting scholarships and global programs including polio eradication.

Oversees the District’s financial management, including budget preparation, oversight of the District Fund, and submission of federal and state financial reports such as Form 990.

Supervises the financial operations of the District, including budget preparation, oversight of the District Fund, review of proposed budgets and spending plans, and ensures timely submission of all financial and statutory reports, including federal Tax Form 990s and State of Arizona filings, and compiles annual financial statements.

Coordinates Rotary-supported blood drives across Arizona in partnership with the American Red Cross.

Conducts district conferences, such as the 2022 district conference, and hosts regional events like the 2025 Rotary Southwest PETS for Presidents-Elect from 11 districts.

Allocates funds raised through initiatives like car raffles to public school college scholarship efforts.

Operates the “Rotary Builds Bridges, McKinney Vento” program to support homeless and unaccompanied high school students, encouraging graduation and pursuit of higher education.

Allocates funds raised through initiatives like car raffles to public school college scholarship efforts.

Raised approximately $30,000 for the Daisy Mountain Veterans through an event.

Supports two Interact clubs, youth exchange programs, and other youth-related projects, including revitalizing the Verrado High School Interact Club and leading the Student of the Month program while assisting high school students with interview skills.

Developed and implemented the “Rotary Builds Bridges, McKinney Vento” program to help unaccompanied and homeless high school students graduate and pursue further education.

Supports two Interact clubs, youth exchange programs, and other youth-related projects, including revitalizing the Verrado High School Interact Club and assisting high school students with interview skills through the Student of the Month program.

Helped charter two Rotary clubs in California (one serving the LGBTQIA community in San Jose and the Rotary Club of Silicon Andhra) and restarted the Rotary Club of Prescott Valley, which is expected to receive its official charter with 30 new members.

Helps charter new Rotary clubs, such as the Rotary Club of Prescott Valley and two clubs in California (one serving the LGBTQIA community and the Rotary Club of Silicon Andhra), and supports existing clubs as Assistant Governor.

Guides Rotary clubs in District 5495 through a collaborative visioning process to define their future, align with Rotary’s Action Plan, and create actionable visions to strengthen membership and community impact. This includes serving on the District Visioning Committee to help clubs develop strategic plans.

Guides Rotary clubs in District 5495 through a collaborative process to define their future, align with Rotary’s Action Plan, and create actionable visions to strengthen membership and community impact.

Increased the number of active Rotaract clubs from one to six, including two community-based clubs, by establishing a District Rotaract Council.

Increased active Rotaract clubs from one to six by establishing a District Rotaract Council, including launching two community-based clubs.

Facilitates for the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) and coaches for the Rotary Leadership Academy (RLA), and is setting up a leadership program to teach civic leadership.

Educates and motivates Rotarians to participate in Foundation grant and fundraising activities, manages the Rotary grant process (including global and district grants), and assists clubs with training, grant writing, and finding grant partners. Also facilitates fundraising for Rotary International's initiatives, including polio eradication.

Educates and motivates Rotarians to participate in Rotary Foundation grant and fundraising activities, manages the Rotary grant process (including global and district grants), and assists clubs with training, grant writing, and finding partners. It also facilitates fundraising for Rotary International's initiatives, including polio eradication.

Facilitates for the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) and coaches for the Rotary Leadership Academy (RLA), and is setting up a leadership program to teach civic leadership.

Guides clubs in Rotary Foundation grant applications (global and district grants), provides training, identifies partners, and promotes participation in Foundation initiatives.

Developed investment and fund-use policies for $1.2 million in Foundation funds from an estate gift to ensure responsible stewardship.

Facilitates Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) and Academy (RLA) programs, offers coaching, and supports leadership skill-building through events like Skills Day at schools.

Guides Rotary clubs through strategic visioning processes via the District Visioning Committee to align with Rotary’s Action Plan and enhance membership and community impact.

Provides leadership and administrative support to Rotary clubs, including serving as Assistant Governor, restarting inactive clubs (e.g., Prescott Valley), and helping charter new clubs in other districts.