Welcome to the Rotary Club of Ignacio

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
 
About Our Club
Welcome to our Club!
Ignacio

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Marin Country Club
500 Country Club Drive
Novato, CA 94949
United States of America
We are currently meeting in person and via Zoom. Please email request for link to meeting using club email: Ignaciorotaryclub@gmail.com.
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Andrei Jigalin
President Elect/Vice President
Ivar Olsen
Immediate Past President
Michael Spalding
Treasurer
Peter Pelham
Secretary
Jennifer Goldfinger
Membership Committee Chair
Charley Vogt
The Rotary Foundation Chair
John Marshall
World Community Avenue of Service Chair
Carlos Afre
Club Service Avenue of Service Chair
Chuck Swensen
Vocational Avenue of Service Chair
Darren Pomponio
Community Service Avenue of Service Chair
Wendy Irving
Youth Service Avenue of Service Chair
Henry Choi
Speakers
Michael Thiele, Executive Director Apis Arborea
Oct 05, 2023
Honeybee Wilding
Larry Kenemore
Oct 12, 2023
Addiction Prevention - Rotary Action Group
Tracy Smith
Oct 19, 2023
Superintendent of NUSD
Kayla Andresino
Oct 26, 2023
RIP Medical Debt
Anita Renzetti
Nov 02, 2023
OD Free Marin - How to reduce stigma around substance use and overdoses
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Club News
Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe Speaks to RCI
 
The Rotary Club of Ignacio’s speaker on September 21 was Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe who is the CEO of the Desmond Tutu Tutudesk Campaign Centre.  This Campaign addresses the 95 million desk shortage in sub-Saharan Africa, by aiming to provide 20 million of these environmentally friendly, portable Tutudesks by 2025.
 
She thanked the RCI for their donation of $12,000 (funded by a combination of grants from the Rotary District and the Rose C. Stone Foundation)--which will provide 1,000 Tutudesks.
 
Thandi (to her friends) is a Paul Harris Fellow and was appointed an Ambassador for Women & Girls Empowerment by Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones.
 
During her presentation, Thandi provided the background on Tutudesks and the positive impact for school children in South Africa. The Tutudesk, or lap desk, provides a hard surface for children to do their schoolwork.  Thandi also provided insights on growing up with a well known father.
 
RCI is Maui Strong
In response to the devastating fires in Maui, The Rotary Club of Ignacio raised more than $13,000 funds for the Hawaii District 5000 Maui Fires Relief Fund.  Our Club members always open their hearts and wallets in times of disasters.  We have raised substantial amount of money responding to hurricanes, Northern California fires, Ukraine and now the fires in Maui.  Mahalo to all who have helped support the emergency response and recovery in Maui.
Mikaila Levine Awarded RCI Scholarship
CONGRATULATIONS   to Mikaila Levine who was the recipient of the Rotary Club of Ignacio  $1,500 STEM Scholarship. She is a graduate of Archie Williams High School & will be attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the fall as a science major!! Mikaila loves the outdoors and helping people..  
The Rotary Club of Ignacio has awarded $18,000 to 12 graduating High School seniors in Marin County, concentrating on the STEM or Trades fields, attending colleges in CA in the fall of 2023! 
 
Mikaila pictured with Melissa Rinck (Scholarship Program Leader)
John Marshall is District Rotarian of the Month
Congratulations to John Marshall, the District 5150 Rotarian of the Month. A well-deserved honor for his tireless efforts to support our club as well as championing fund-raising events such as the recent Relay for Life. John is the technical support who makes our meetings run smoothly as he brings in videos and visual aids as the situation requires it. He also consults with other clubs who need technical assistance.
Way to go, John.
Pictured is Club President Andrei Jigalin (right) handing John a certificate of recognition.
"Relay for Life" Goes Long
RCI joined with the American Cancer Society to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer. Club members contributed themselves and also raised funds from others in a huge show of support. Luminarias were lit in recognition of those who lost their fight as well as for those who continue to fight on. The fundraising goal for the event of $60K was far exceeded, with RCI raising more than $20K alone.
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