2024 Fall Grant Applications Open Now Applications for Fall Grants are due Friday, October 31. We encourage non-profit community organizations and educators whose work aligns with our mission as Rotarians to apply for a grant of up to $1,000. We are grateful to be able to extend our reach into the community by partnering with our grant recipients. Click here to download the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Grant Application. |
Fall Grants Benefit Our CommunityApplications for Fall Grants are due Friday, October 25. We encourage non-profit community organizations and educators whose work aligns with our mission as Rotarians to apply for a grant of up to $1,000. We are grateful to be able to extend our reach into the community by partnering with our grant recipients. Each fall and spring, the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites local organizations and schools to seek grant funding that will support efforts that align with our mission as Rotarians. Our grant awards are typically in the $300 - $1,000 range and fund items and projects that will make a positive difference in the lives of children and/or adults in our community. We consider the following criteria when we evaluate applications:
We do make grants to educators, with the understanding that the funding supports projects in local classrooms and schools. Grants are made to organizations, not individuals, with rare exceptions. Click here to download the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Grant Application. Applications are due Friday, October 25, 2024. Please submit via email to livermorevalleyrotaryclub@gmail.com and to Sarah Palmer, Grant Coordinator, palmer.sarahl@gmail.com. |
4th Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 5 We invite you to participate in the 4th Annual Chili Cook Off coming up on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Carnegie Park in Downtown Livermore! Sign up now to participate as a chili cook, booth vendor, or sponsor. Admission to the park is free. Tickets will be sold to purchase chili and beer. Funds earned at the Chili Cook Off support our Club Community Grants.
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Our Club is Honored to be the District Governor's Home Club The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley is proud to be the Home Club of the 2024-25 District 5170 Governor Jill Duerig. Her leadership will inspire the thousands of Rotarians in the 64 clubs located in Alameda, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties that comprise District 5170. Jill has been a member of our club since 2005. She is an active and engaged community leader and we are proud to be able to support her!
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New This Year! Monthly Socials on the Last Tuesday Our 2024-25 Rotary Year promises monthly opportunities for fun and fellowship! Each month, on the last Tuesday of the month, instead of meeting in the morning, we will meet in the evening at a local establishment. This is a great way to get to know fellow club members, introduce guests to Rotary, and enjoy the added benefit of sleeping in that Tuesday morning! Coming up first, on July 30: Pizza and Trivia Night at Buzzin on Hops, 101 E Vineyard Ave Suite 111, Livermore Check out our Events Page for details for each month's event.
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Our Club Joins RFL in Awarding Community Grants Our club was proud to join with the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore and the Livermore Club to award over $206,000 to community organizations in April! “These grants are about believing in our neighbors' potential and the transformative ideas they bring to the table. By providing these grants, we are investing in the future of Livermore, ensuring that our community continues to thrive and grow in ways that reflect our shared values of service, compassion, and excellence,” said Bassant Abdelrahman, RFL President and Livermore Valley Club Member. |
Sharing the Gift of Reading Members of our club joined with other Rotarians in Livermore to participate in the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore's Annual Gift of Reading project. Each of the 923 third graders in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District received a new, hardcover literature novel thanks to the generosity of RFL. This year, in partnership with Towne Center Books, RFL invited students to choose their favorite of three titles selected by 3rd grade teachers and the Elementary Library Specialists. In February, students came to their libraries to learn about the choices and selected either El Deafo, by Cece Bell, The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown, or Willodeen, by Katherine Applegate. |
Kevin Drake Scholarship Launched Honoring Kevin Drake for his legacy of service in the Livermore community, and in support of education, the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley has donated $10,000 to launch a scholarship in Kevin Drake’s name. The scholarship will be offered through the Pedrozzi Foundation to students graduating from any of the public high schools in Livermore. “Our hope is to fully endow this scholarship by raising $100,000, so that students will benefit from this gift in perpetuity,” said Dave Bedford. The Livermore community is invited to donate to the fund at PedrozziFoundation.org.
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Spring Grant Applications Invited We encourage non-profit community organizations and educators whose work aligns with our mission as Rotarians to apply for a grant of up to $1,000. We are grateful to be able to extend our reach into the community by partnering with our grant recipients. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 26, 2024.
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Annual Community Shredding Event
The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites community members to bring unwanted documents to the Annual Community Shredding Event on Sunday, April 28, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Tri-Valley Car Care lot at 1737 First St, across from the Vine Theater. This is great timing for safely and privately destroying financial and legal papers that are no longer needed. |
It's Time for the Crab Grab! We are proud to offer our community Alaskan Dungeness Crab and Clam Chowder! Your purchase fuels our community grants and service projects and allows you to enjoy delicious crab or chowder in your home! Crab and chowder will be ready to pick up or have delivered to your door on Saturday, February 24
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RFL Now Accepting Community Grant Applications Applications are now available for the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore's annual grant program. Community organizations are encouraged to seek support for projects that contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community while supporting the mission and vision of the RFL. Community Grants may be awarded for up to $10,000. Applications for 2024 RFL Grant Awards were due February 1, 2024. |
You're Invited: Meet Author Kevin F. Adler We invite the entire community to meet Kevin F. Adler, Founder and CEO of Miracle Messages, and author of When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America. In conversation with Kim Curtis, Executive Director of Goodness Village, Kevin will share stories and insight into the human crisis of homelessness during a special event on Monday, December 4 from 6 - 8 pm at CrossWinds Church in Livermore. Admission is free. Light refreshments served. Please RSVP through Eventbrite: |
Fall Grants Support Our Community We proudly awarded our Fall Grants to six deserving community organizations that helped us further our mission to serve the diversity of Livermore residents. Culinary Angels, Granada High School Safe & Sober Grad Night, Partners for Change, Shepherd's Gate, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and System Overload Explorer Post 987 Robotics were this fall's top applicants. Thanks to our sponsors and our community donations for funding these important grant awards!
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Chili Cook Off Edition of the Morning Club Hub |
Fall Grant Applications Open NowApplications for Fall Grants are due Friday, October 25. We encourage non-profit community organizations and educators whose work aligns with our mission as Rotarians to apply for a grant of up to $1,000. We are grateful to be able to extend our reach into the community by partnering with our grant recipients. Click here to download the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Grant Application. |
Our Club Supports Maui Relief Fund We were all saddened by the tragic fires that destroyed lives, homes, and property in beautiful Lahaina, Maui. We join with Hawaii's Rotary District 5000 Foundation in seeking donations to help rebuild Lahaina. We invite everyone to consider donating to the relief efforts organized by Rotary. Donating to the District 5000 Foundation is tax deductible. |
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Event - THIS SUNDAY All community members are invited to drop off their used lithium-ion batteries and/or their devices that contain lithium-ion batteries for free recycling. Rotary club members will be at Tri-Valley Car Care, 1737 First Street, Livermore, from 11 am - 5 pm on Sunday, September 24 to accept your items and have them safely recycled. Keep these toxic batteries out of our landfills! Bring old rechargeable batteries and any devices that contain lithium-ion batteries. You will be helping to sustain our supply of lithium while helping to provide the batteries that power portable electronics and electric vehicles.
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3rd Annual Chili Cook Off Coming Soon - Register Now to Participate! The 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off at Carnegie Park is coming on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Save the date! This community festival includes a chili contest, live music, booth vendors, local beer and wine, and activities for all ages. |
Partnering to Support Axis Community Health We are proud to donate $26,300 to support the new Axis Community Health Dental Clinic in Livermore! Thanks to Supervisor David Haubert for trusting us with ARPA funds to bring health equity to our community. Pictured are Sherri Simoni, Club President-Elect, Dr. Patrice Lane, Axis Chief Dental Officer, Gillian Flagg, Grants Manager, Liz Perez-Howe, Axis CEO, Mary Grace Gomilla, Axis Director of Communications & Community Engagement, and Club President Kevin McCallum.
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Spring Grants Support Our Community Our club was proud to award $7,732 in grants to support local schools and nonprofits during our 2023 Spring Grant Program. Our community grants help us fulfill our mission of serving our community. We are grateful to our sponsors and to community members who participate in our fundraisers, especially the Annual Chili Cook Off, as well as to our members for funding these grants. And we are proud to partner with these organizations to improve the quality of life for members of our community.
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Our Club Joins RFL in Awarding Grants Our club was proud to host the 2023 Rotarian Foundation of Livermore Grant Awards at our April 25th meeting. Almost $200,000 was awarded by the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore to 29 community organizations. President Kevin McCallum welcomed RFL President Mary Anne Rozsa and Club Member Bassant Abdelrahman, RFL Grant Co-Chair, to lead the special program.
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Shred the Past! Look to the Future! The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites community members to bring unwanted documents to a free shredding event. This is great timing for safely and privately destroying financial and legal papers that are no longer needed. This community event will be held Sunday, April 23, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Tri-Valley Car Care's lot at 1737 First St, across from Zephyr Grill. |
Spring Grant Applications Invited We invite community organizations and schools whose work aligns with our mission as Rotarians to apply for our Spring Grants. Applications are available on our website and are due April 28, 2023, the last Friday in April. Individual awards typically range from $300 - $1,000. Larger grants may be available on a case by case basis. Thanks to our Club Grant Chair, Sarah Palmer, for her leadership. And thanks to our sponsors and club members for pitching in at the Chili Cook Off to raise the money we are able to share to serve our community! |
Sharing the Gift of Reading We are proud to join with our fellow Livermore Rotarians and the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore to purchase and deliver hardcover children’s literature to each 3rd grade student in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District! Rotarians are invited to deliver books in person to students at their schools, March 20 - March 31, 2023. We will be donating almost 1,000 books to Livermore students. Each student will receive a book with a customized bookplate attached to the inside of the book (template pictured left). |
Ambassadors of Compassion Partnership All Rotarians are invited to serve Livermore's youth by participating as a Team Coach in the Ambassadors of Compassion R.I.S.E. program that launches on March 8, 2023 for 7th and 8th grade students at Junction Avenue K-8 School. The Rotarian Foundation of Livermore is making this program possible for our local youth. Rotary volunteers will make it successful. |
Supporting Our Community with Grants We were proud to award over $6,000 in grants to local organizations at our January 17th meeting. Thanks to the leadership of Grant Chair, Sarah Palmer, our Fall Grant Program supported the work of six groups, enabling us to fulfill our mission of serving others. |
Supporting Tri-Valley Haven President Kevin McCallum and Community Service Director David Goulart represent our club as they present a $10,000 check to Christine Dillman, Acting Executive Director of Tri-Valley Haven, to support the new Domestic Violence Safety Shelter that will provide a safe place for families in crisis. We are proud to be able to support this local nonprofit that provides safety and support to individuals and families in times of crisis.
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Magical Children's Holiday Party Dressed in their best holiday clothes, children attending CAPE Preschool delighted in the magical activities at the holiday party held Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Veterans Hall in Livermore. Hosted by the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore, the nonprofit organization shared by the Rotary Clubs of Livermore Valley and Livermore, the annual event delighted children and adults alike. |
Annual Turkey Donation to Families We shared the Thanksgiving spirit on Saturday, November 19 by giving turkeys and grocery gift cards to 57 families whose children attend CAPE Head Start Preschool in Livermore. Thanks to Sherri Simoni for organizing the turkey giveaway and thanks to all who participated! Pictured is Rotarian James Hays giving a turkey to a CAPE parent.
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Rotarian Foundation of Livermore Invites Grant ApplicantsApplications are now available for the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore's annual grant program. Community organizations are encouraged to seek support for their ongoing efforts or their special projects that contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community. Thanks to the recent and generous bequest of Dr. Martin Plone, the Foundation is able to award more funding in 2023 than in the past. Community Grants may be awarded for up to $5,000, or between $5,000 and $50,000, depending on the project. Applications for 2023 RFL Grant Awards are due Friday, January 20, 2023. |
2nd Annual Chili Cook Off a Success! Thanks to our chili cooks, merchants, breweries & wineries, musicians, celebrity tasters, and community members for making Saturday, October 1st a fun-filled day! Mark your calendars for October 7, 2023 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off at Carnegie Park |
Fall Grant Applications Being Accepted Fall Grant applications are due Monday, October 31, 2022. We encourage non-profit community organizations and educators whose work aligns with our mission as Rotarians to apply for a grant from the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley. We are grateful to be able to extend our reach into the community by partnering with our grant recipients. |
Our Club Awarded Prestigious Rotary Citation The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley has been awarded the 2021-22 Rotary Citation for outstanding work in serving others to change lives. This honor is reserved for the clubs throughout the world that set goals and achieve success as they contribute to Rotary International. |
Rotarian Foundation of Livermore Celebrates 35 Years We are celebrating 35 years of supporting our community through the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore! Since our funding goal was reached in 1999, we have donated over $2 million to nonprofits, schools, and our city. On July 21st, we celebrated our anniversary on the Rotary Bandstand in Carnegie Park, one of our most visible community gifts. |
Demotion 2022 - Thank You, Angelika! We celebrated our successful 2021-22 Rotary year and said goodbye to outgoing President Angelika Voss-Quinn at our annual Demotion Dinner on June 22, 2022. Thanks to Jerry Hawkins for leading us in song, to Eric Dillie and Pete Patterson for making us fall off our chairs laughing, to Sarah Palmer for opening up her beautiful backyard to us, and to the Demotion Committee for all of their planning. Click Read More for party pics.
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Rotarian Foundation Awards 2022 Grants The Rotarian Foundation of Livermore was proud to award over $94,000 in grants to 22 deserving community organizations. Our club joins with the Rotary Club of Livermore to lead the work of the Foundation, allowing us to enhance our service to our community. Pictured are the grant recipients, along with Grant Co-Chairs Bassant Abdelrahman and Mary Anne Rozsa, far left.
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The Gift of Reading! We were proud to join with our fellow Livermore Rotarians and the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore to purchase and deliver children’s literature books to each 3rd and 4th grade student in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District! We partnered with Towne Center Books to purchase over 1,900 hardcover books to give to students. |
Successful Arbor Day Tree Planting! Club President Angelika Voss-Quinn welcomed over 200 volunteers on Saturday, March 12th during the Statewide Amplify the Urban Forest Arbor Day event in Livermore. Everyone worked together to plant 65 trees. Friends, families, neighbors, co-workers, and Daisy Scouts joined with Rotarians to make this day a success. We beautified Livermore and helped to improve our global environment!
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Fellowship at Olivina On Sunday, February 20th, we enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at the Olivina tasting olive oil, meeting prospective members, and sharing food and fellowship. The Olivina is open to the public from noon - 4:30 on the third Sunday of each month. Come on out to 4555 Arroyo Road any time after noon and enjoy the beautiful weather while meeting some new friends. Rotarian Charles Crohare is on hand to discuss the olive oils.
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Sharing the Gift of Reading - Time to Volunteer!We are proud to join with our fellow Livermore Rotarians and the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore to purchase and deliver hardcover children’s literature to each 3rd and 4th grade student in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District! Rotarians are invited to deliver books in person to students at their schools, April 19 - April 29. Please sign up for your preferred time(s): Gift of Reading Book Delivery Sign Up Form.
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Fall 2021 Grants Awarded We were proud to award almost $6,000 in grants to local schools and organizations during our November 30th meeting. Thanks to the leadership of Grant Chair, Sarah Palmer, we supported the work of seven groups, enabling us to fulfill our mission of serving others. |
Rotarian Jill Duerig Honored Jill Duerig was recently honored for her generosity to the Rotarian Foundation. She is pictured with Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta (right) and Past President and current Foundation Chair, Mark Maloney (left). Jill currently serves as a District 5170 Lieutenant Governor overseeing Avenues of Service, and she is a Past President of our club.
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Sharing Thanksgiving Turkeys On Saturday November 20, 2021 we met at Grocery Outlet where Store Owner and Rotarian Kelli Wiggins (pictured, left, with Roy Porfido) helped us load 52 turkeys into our cars as we set out to deliver them to deserving families in Livermore. Thanks to our fundraising efforts through Football Follies and the World Series & Super Bowl Pools, we raise enough money to purchase turkeys and $50 gift cards to Grocery Outlet that we then delivered to families in time for Thanksgiving. |
Creating Space for Community Our club supports the residents and mission of Goodness Village, the tiny home community in Livermore at Crosswinds Church. After hearing from Director Kim Curtis about the need for residents to have some place to gather outdoors, our club member Dave Goulart led us in a community service project to make Goodness Village a true community. |
Chili Cook Off A Huge Success! Our First Annual Chili Cook Off at Carnegie Park on Saturday, October 23, 2021 was an awesome community event! Over 800 people attended throughout the day, enjoying chili, local beer and wine, and food truck fare. Shoppers visited local vendors and visitors learned about local non-profits. We danced to live music and had a fabulous day all around!THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THE DAY A SUCCESS!! For more information on this fun day, please visit the Chili Cook Off at Carnegie Park page and the Chili Cook Off 2021 Photo Album!
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First Annual Chili Cook Off is Saturday!!!Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 23rd and plan to enjoy a fun-filled day of local music, wine, beer, arts & crafts - and, of course the best chili in town! We will be hosting our First Annual Chili Cook Off at Carnegie Park from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.Admission is free. All ages are welcome! Funds raised will support our local community grant program. Click here for more information: Chili Cook Off at Carnegie Park
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We Support the Wheelchair Foundation Our club is proud to support the international Wheelchair Foundation during our 2021-22 club year! On Tuesday, November 2, our International Chair, Leslie Lemieux, presented District 5170 Governor, Richard Flanders, with a check for $6,150 from our club to donate directly to the Wheelchair Foundation!
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Kids Against Hunger Service Project Members of the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley joined other Area 4 Club members on Saturday, September 25, 2021 to serve our community by packing 38,016 meal kits to provide food for those in need. We enjoyed camaraderie with Rotarians from throughout the Bay Area - Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Castro Valley, Hayward, and San Leandro. Thanks to Kids Against Hunger for welcoming us! |
2021 Spring Grants Awarded The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley awarded almost $6,000 to community organizations to enhance our positive impact throughout our community. This year's awards were given in loving memory of longtime Rotarian and Grant Chair, Rosemary Almand. |
Livermore Rotarians Award Annual Grants On April 13, 2021, the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore awarded $81,500 to community organizations as part of its annual grant program. Both Livermore Rotary Clubs join together to raise funds for the Foundation grants and to serve on the Foundation Board. |
Partnering to Support Students The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley joined with the Livermore Valley Education Foundation (LVEF), the Rotary Club of Livermore, and the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore to donate funds to provide Chromebooks to students in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) during distance learning, necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured: Ted Michels presenting donation check to LVJUSD Superintendent Kelly Bowers
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Our Club Helps with COVID-19 Relief We have not seen a more challenging time than the current coronavirus pandemic, with the emergency creating desperation and needs, both locally and globally. Rotarians are people of action who want to help during such times. The Livermore Valley Rotary Club was able to serve our community during this challenging time. Pictured: Rotarians Eric Dillie and Frank Vallejo donating masks to residents at Shepherd's Gate.
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