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Barbados Humanitarian Trip Recap
In May 2025, members of the Rotary Club of Santa Monica joined fellow Rotarians from Districts 5280 and 7030 for a humanitarian service trip to Barbados. Together, they supported schools, women’s health initiatives, and disaster readiness programs while deepening Rotary fellowship across borders.
“We are DRIVEN by a desire to strengthen communities. We MOBILIZE problem solvers. We FIND solutions to tough challenges that affect people around the world.” – Rotary Int’l President, Ian Riseley
Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
The Magic of Rotary
The Rotary Club of Santa Monica creates global change by starting right here at home.
Each week, local leaders gather to connect, grow, and serve—strengthening our community through meaningful relationships and shared purpose.
We’re proud to be a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club, with every member contributing to The Rotary Foundation’s mission.
As part of District 5280, we’re connected to a powerful network of clubs across Greater Los Angeles.
Testimonials
“I joined for the charity, the work, the donations, and the camaraderie
I’ve been a Rotary Club member since 2003 or 2004, mainly for the charity, the work, the donations, and the camaraderie. I’ve gotten them all, and I’ve also gotten some business networking, but that wasn’t the reason I joined, it was more of a side-effect.”
Ken Waltzer, Co-founder and Managing Partner, KCS Wealth Advisory LLC
“I stay because of the amazing people and amazing work we do”
“I joined the Santa Monica Rotary Club because I was asked to, so I take that as a good lesson to always ask people to join. But I stay because of the amazing people, the amazing work we do, the friendships, and the camaraderie.”
Suzan Allbritton, Chief Financial Officer at Pediatric Physical Therapy & Services, Inc.
“I did not want to reinvent the wheel
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“I joined the Rotary Club because I wanted to do some good. I did not want to reinvent the wheel. I do not have to have my own non-profit, I just wanted to be an Indian and help somebody else that has already figured this out. This Rotary group is just so much fun, I really enjoy being with them, and we do so much good — it’s been great!”
David Rosenfeld, Broker, Advantage Real Estate, Inc.
“The rotary fits my lifestyle very well”
“I’ve been a Rotary for 40-plus years, and the reason I am in the Rotary Club of Santa Monica and love Rotary is that it fits my lifestyle very well. I am a person who likes to help people who need help, and I have been doing this for many, many, many years. I think Rotary is a mountain.
Nat Trives, Former Mayor of Santa Monica and Professor/Former Administrator, Santa Monica College
“It really has been a life-changing experience for me”
“I joined the Rotary over 35 years ago in order to be with like-minded business people who love giving back to the community. It also gave me an opportunity to network with people who have the same great standard for moral ethics and business, and it really has been a life-changing experience for me.”
Bill Chillingworth, Chair, Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
” I like Rotary Club’s social action programs, and that I get to know nice people
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“I tried Rotary because Matt Williams and I conversed at a sushi bar, and I liked the Rotary Club’s social action programs that he talked about. I also liked that he said it was a social club, and that I would get to know nice people.”
Greg Abrams, Attorney
” We have common values and I like to serve
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“I joined the Rotary Club of Santa Monica to end polio. And also because of friendship; above all, friendship. Rotary has become my social life.” “The Rotary is my social life, and it’s a people that have common values with me. I also joined the Rotary because I like to serve.”
Lisa Alexander, Attorney, Jakle & Alexander, LLP and Len Lanzi, SA&M Preccelerator Managing Director
” I love the people and the purpose”
“I actually joined the Rotary Club of Santa Monica for business, but what ended up happening is that I fell in love with it. Even though I do get business from it, even if I didn’t, I would absolutely keep going. I love the people and the purpose that it gives me, and the opportunity of service”
Andrea Gressinger, Leading Realtor, The Gressinger Group