Dear Fellow Rotarians,
As I start my Niles Rotary Presidential year, I not only carry the trust and faith you have given to me when you elected me as your club president, but I carry the torch that has been handed down year after year from one president to the next. This torch is not only my guiding light but symbolizes your belief that I will carry forth a vision that will keep our club strong and will carry us into the future.
History and tradition are important and have a special place in every organization, business and person’s life. But we can’t let ourselves be afraid to make new traditions and to add a new route to our history’s pathway. Without those who were courageous enough to say that standing still isn’t good enough, we wouldn’t have women in Rotary today. I applaud those men who stood up for that change, knowing that they were going against tradition, going against fellow members and fellow friends who felt differently. Yet, without those courageous men who went against the norm, we, I, would not be here today, representing this club as your President.
When you step into a leadership role, you come under a microscope. Has she put on weight? Bad hair day today. Looks tired. She blinks too much. I want to have that microscope look at how I am supporting you. Am I keeping it fun? Is the energy positive? Am I listening to you? Am I validating you and what you want out of Rotary? Am I helping you to find value in Rotary? Am I giving you a voice? If I am, then I am doing my job.
We are ALL leaders. That is why you are a Rotarian. You have asked me to lead this club, but I want to change your thinking and say that you asked me to be President to support you, listen to you, empower you, so that as a club, we can grow as individuals, we can provide service and thru service, benefit ourselves, our community and the world.
In the words of Past International President Cliff Dochterman: "Don't listen to the old past presidents or past governors who caution that, 'We never did it that way before.' Just remember, when the parade of success begins, everyone will want to be on your bandwagon."
I hope that you all will jump on that bandwagon with me, because I know that once we have set our minds to something, we will be successful! I look forward to a great year!
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. I hope I am a leader.”
~ John Quincy Adams, 6th President of the United States
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Yours in Rotary,
President Audrey
Audrey Kearns
Niles Rotary Club of Fremont President
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The Niles Rotary Club Mission |
Our mission is to build meaningful friendships and build members up while we serve our local community as well as the world at large.
Learn more about our goals and what drives us on our website's About Us page.
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July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 -
Fellowship Fridays
- July 9 - Fremont Flowers
- July 23 - Young Residence
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Paul Iannaccone, Community Service Chair, has written a rousing call to action! Read his July message here.
Did you know...our club has a rich tradition (nearly 9 decades!) of service projects which benefit the community and build stronger relationships among members.
For more info visit
photo credit: Paul Iannaccone
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Niles Rotarians at Centerville Free Dining Room |
Many club members have shared that feeding the hungry at Centerville Presbyterian is one of their most meaningful and rewarding service activities. Past President Rose Evernden-Andrade's organization efforts are key to this volunteer opportunity.
Read Rose's informative message about Feed the Hungry here. If you'd like to volunteer, complete this Food Safety Course and submit your certificate of completion to Rose. For more info, contact Rose at (510) 304-7703.
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Guest Gabriel Williams at our June 17 meeting |
Niles Rotarian Mary Lynn Pelican, our Club's "Ambassador of Fun," can be spotted at meetings and events capturing our most memorable moments!
Check out Mary Lynn's July 24 club meeting photos here.
Thank you, Mary Lynn, for your efforts!
Unless otherwise noted, images shared in the Pinion are courtesy of
Mary Lynn Pelican.
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Thank You, Website Sponsors! |
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Click the logos to visit our sponsors' websites! |
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Get Noticed! Be a Website Sponsor!
A website sponsorship will provide you with significant exposure to fellow club members and our communities, and we're now offering three sponsorship levels with new benefits!
Did you know...anyone can be a sponsor! You and your best friends or your family can sponsor as a group! You'll feel proud to see your photo or logo prominently shared and you'll feel great knowing your sponsorship is keeping our website maintained and engaging!
Sponsor levels and benefits, and the application form are available here. If you have questions, contact Website Sponsorship Chair Stella Levin.
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Membership Recruitment Committee News |
Jasmine Basrai with her father, Niles Rotarian Gary Basrai. |
Jasmine Basrai, our 2021-2022 Membership Recruitment Chair, has shared a very important and engaging message for our July Pinion. Read it here!
We love Jasmine's energy and ideas and we know you will, too. Her message includes what inspires her, the Committee's goals, and strategy for keeping Niles Rotary vibrant and relevant for years to come.
Our Recruitment Committee meeting schedule will be announced soon. Contact Jasmine Basrai for more info.
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Membership Retention Committee News |
Maggie Guilbeaux-Chambers
photo credit: Maggie Guilbeaux-Chambers
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Maggie Guilbeaux-Chambers is our 2021-2022 Membership Retention Committee Chair and her July Pinion message includes an inspiring call to action. Read it here!
We're thrilled that Maggie is undertaking this effort and look forward to learning more about her ideas regarding member retention.
Our Membership Retention Committee meeting schedule will be announced soon. Questions? Email Maggie!
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2021-2022 Vocational Service Chair Kimberly MacFarlane has shared her action-focused year-long plan to make Vocational Service a more effective tool to connect members and bring more business engagement our club.
Read Kimberly's inspiring statement about why we need to grow and enhance Vocational Service, how our club will do this, and how Niles Rotarians may participate in this effort. Contact Kimberly at kimberly.macfarlane@nilesrotary.org.
photo credit: Kimeberly MacFarlane
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Stay Connected: Weekly Club Meetings |
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Join our weekly meetings in person or via Zoom! In-person meetings will take place Thursdays from 12-1:30 pm on the patio at Fremont Flowers. Our 2021-2022 weekly meeting schedule may be viewed here.
President Audrey's exciting July lineup of speakers and presentations is:
- July 1 - Past International President Richard D. King
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July 8 - What is Rotary? Video and 2021-2022 Committee Presentations
- July 15 - Dr. Bill Wittich: Membership & Change
- July 22 - Jake Koch: Guide Dogs for the Blind
- July 29 - Mark Balla (Melbourne, Australia): Toilet Project
Join via Zoom using this link. Meeting ID is 853 2839 4504; passcode is 764128.
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Happy Birthday, Rotarians!
July 9 - Bill Arvoy
July 13 - Alan Olson
July 18 - Angus Cochran
July 18 - Sandi Pantages
July 22 - Jeff Schinkel
July 24 - Tracy Salvato
July 24 - Dr. Raj Salwan
July 31 - Pete Wang
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Happy Anniversary, Rotarians!
Bruce Prescott -- Joined July 27, 1995 (25 years, 11 months)
Cyndy Mozzetti -- Joined July 30, 2015 (5 years, 11 months)
We appreciate your membership and dedication to our Club!
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Let's Celebrate You!
We believe that all milestones are important and we invite you to share yours! Whether it's a promotion, graduation, engagement, move, birth, vacation, partner anniversary or other news, let us know and we'll share your great news in upcoming Pinion newsletters!
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Greater Fremont Rotaract Club |
Niles Rotary Club Member Mary Lynn Pelican, advisor to Fremont's Rotaract Club, encourages you to join Rotaractors via Zoom when they meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 6-6:45 pm. Email Mary Lynn or the Fremont Rotaract Club President, or contact Jose Galang.
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Rotaract Picnic is July 24
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Rotaract Clubs bring together people ages 18 and older to exchange ideas with community leaders, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service.
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Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Our club sponsors two local Interact Chapters: Washington High School's Interact Club and Robertson Continuation School's Club.
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Area 3 Club Meeting Schedule |
Attending another Club's meeting is a great way to share our Club's news and make new Rotary connections. For the meeting schedule of Area 3 Clubs, go here.
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Board of Directors and Committee Chairs |
President - Audrey Kearns
Past President & Social Chair -
Dirk Lorenz
President-Elect - John Dutra
Our complete list of 2021-2022 Directors and Chairpersons is here.
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Rotary Club Basics
We know there are a lot of Rotary terms to remember, dates to calendar, and meeting opportunities. If you're newer to our Club, it can feel overwhelming.
Your Club sponsor and fellow Rotarians are happy to guide you and be sure to attend our New Club Member meetings. We're here for you!
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ClubRunner - Use it!
Our ClubRunner platform is indispensable for paying dues, accessing our member directory, and so much more!
Create or access your account here.
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Message from Tina Fernandez Steckler
Hello, Niles Rotarians!
I'm honored that President Audrey
asked that I serve as the new Pinion
editor and I'm doubly honored to have outgoing editor Sandi Pantages's blessing.
Sandi has served an incredible 17 years as our club's Pinon editor, tirelessly curating Club news and crafting our newsletter month after month. I know that we are all so very grateful for her hard work...continue reading
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Polio Eradication
Rotary has a long history of fighting polio around the world; in fact, Rotarians have helped the fight to end this disease since 1979.
Visit Rotary's "End Polio Now" page here.
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Rotary International President
Shekhar Mehta
Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta's 2021-2022 theme is "Serve to Change Lives." A member of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, Mr. Mehta is urging members to become more involved in service projects. Learn more about RI President Shekhar Mehta here.
photo credit and logo: Rotary International
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Niles Rotary Club of Fremont | Founded 1937
P.O. Box 7104, Fremont, CA 94537-7104
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