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.

Welcome to our Club!

Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Thursdays at 12:00 PM

Hopmonk Tavern Novato

224 Vintage Way
Novato, CA 94945
United States

Phone:

(913) 515-0189

Email:

Ignaciorotaryclub50@gmail.com

We are currently meeting in person and via Zoom. Please email request for link to meeting using club email: Ignaciorotaryclub50@gmail.com.

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Bulletins

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Jennifer Goldfinger Novato "Citizen of the Year"

Jennifer Goldfinger--

member of RCI, was named the 2025 Novato Citizen of the Year (announced in Jan 2026) for her significant contributions, including her work with North Marin Community Services. She was honored at the city's 66th Birthday celebration, with Rob Sundberg (a former RCI member) recognized as the "Spirit of Novato" awardee. The event is organized by Paint the Town Red.

Congratulations, Jennifer.

Barbie and Ivar Honored for their Contributions

Barbie Hernandez and Ivar Olsen were honored for their contributions to Rotary International over the years. In the past 10 years, they have each donated over $1,000 annually to support the good work of the Rotary Foundation. In recognition of this, they were awarded Paul Harris pins with rubies signifying their commitment. Thank you, Barbie and Ivar.

Finding Happiness in Retirement

Matt Taddei, PhD, CFP, shared his insights on the keys to finding happiness in retirement. Using a combination of research, studies and personal experiences, Matt laid out Key Predictors of Retirement Well-Being and what questions we should be asking ourselves. Plenty of good information and food for thought.

President Charley Vogt and Matt Taddei. (matt@westhillfa.com)

RCI Supports Monarch Butterfly Habitat

Members of RCI volunteered to plant pollinators at Pacheco Valley. Supported by Marin County Parks, several master gardeners and a few families with kids, over 500 milkweed starts were added to the site. This is the 3rd plot supported by the club in this area. Reports of butterflies and colorful caterpillars have been reported last fall. Butterflies stop here on their annual migration south. Since they only eat milkweed, we're pleased to give them an attractive "rest stop" on their journey.

Rotary International launches new peace center in India

Rotary Peace Center at Symbiosis International University will train peace and development professionals from across Asia

In Lithuania, 'befrienders’ ease loneliness

In Lithuania, 'befrienders’ ease lonelinessHow a nation more than halved its suicide rate with helplines and other community-based

A. Lincoln, Rotarian?

Abraham Lincoln a member of Rotary?!? While history may say otherwise, Rotarians have long embraced the Rail Splitter as one of their own.

ShelterBox Recognizes RCI for Outstanding Support

Jeffrey Schaub

Feb 19, 2026

Jeff Shankle, Youth Minister

Feb 26, 2026

Peacebuilding

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February 2026

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	GOLD




	SILVER




	CALL & METCALFE, CPAs LARRY CURTIS	CHARLES SWENSEN


BARBIE HERNANDEZ INSURANCE BROKER	GENE DUFFY & PDG JAYNE HULBERT	DEAN MOSER
MICHAEL SPALDING	MARIE BORDERS, INC REALTOR	DICK O'BRIEN

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FRED & LYNN PFEIFER		JOHN & DANA MARSHALL

PDG RUSS & KATHY KETRON	BRUCE BURTCH	RICH & KATHY RONSHEIMER



	FRIEND
BUCK'S SAW SERVICE	MARK & JUDI SACHS	DOC ADAMS

BILL DOUGHTY	LAWSON EVANS, DDS