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First Meeting of the New Year!

We kicked off the year with great fellowship, club updates, and some truly dynamic speakers who reminded us why service matters. 💛

🔔 Salvation Army Update
A big thank-you to Phil Gibson and Carl Esquivel for sharing the impact of our Club’s Ringing the Bell volunteer efforts—because of our community’s generosity (and lots of bell-ringing!), our Club raised $15,906 through the Red Kettle Campaign! 🙌

👧🩺 Supporting Children in Need
We were also honored to hear from Bird Gilmartin, MD, Angela Turbyfill, LCSW from the KICS (Kids in Care Setting) Clinic, along with Jon Kruljac, CEO of the Kempe Foundation. They shared inspiring updates on the incredible work happening through the KICS Clinic to support children in care.

Service, impact, and community—what a powerful start to the year! 💙💛

Rotary Mourns the Passing of Doug Evans

With heavy hearts, we share that Rotarian Doug Evans passed away on January 5, 2026, surrounded by family. For 50 years, Doug lived the spirit of Rotary—showing up, serving others, and building friendships that mattered. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Doug’s family during this difficult time.

Rotary Club of Aurora Proudly Supports the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Each holiday season, the familiar sound of a bell outside local stores becomes a reminder that small moments of generosity can create big change. This year, the Rotary Club of Aurora was honored to support the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign by stepping up in a meaningful way—showing up, ringing bells, and inviting our community to give.

The Rotary Club of Aurora “adopted” two Aurora King Soopers locations, committing to cover bell-ringing shifts every Saturday and Sunday throughout the season, plus Christmas Eve, to help raise crucial funds that directly support Salvation Army programs and services. That’s a lot of hours standing in the cold, greeting neighbors with a smile, and spreading encouragement one donation at a time—and our Rotarians showed up with heart.

Rangeview High School’s Interact Club has something BIG to celebrate!

At a recent recognition event, the Interact officers proudly accepted an award from Past District Governor Tammie Fennell, honoring Rangeview as one of the best Interact Clubs in our zone. This recognition isn’t just a trophy moment — it’s a reflection of the students’ consistent dedication to service, leadership, and showing up for our community in meaningful ways. This outstanding group of young leaders pours their time and energy into projects that make a real difference. Throughout the year, the club hosts fun, high-impact fundraisers like their Annual Fall Festival, seasonal pancake breakfasts, and other creative events — all with one goal: raising money and support for important causes and local nonprofits.

We are incredibly proud of the Rangeview Interact officers and members for leading with heart, teamwork, and purpose. Congratulations, Rangeview Interact! We can’t wait to see what you take on next — because your impact is already inspiring.This is the template with image at the left side and floating text on the right side.

2025 Community Spirit Award

The Rotary Club of Aurora was thrilled to receive a 2025 Community Spirit Award from the City of Aurora as a community nonprofit agency. A special thank you to Rotarian Patti Bateman for accepting the award on our behalf—we’re honored to serve this amazing community!

Members of the Rotary Club of Aurora have volunteered hundreds of hours, with projects such as the Aurora Fire Rescue Fire Safety Trailer, Aurora State of the City, Shots for Tots, Salvation Army holiday Bell Ringing, Flower Power (delivering flowers from the Garden Show to nursing homes), providing & delivering Kindles or books to 3rd graders in Aurora schools, just to name a few.

The Rotary Club of Aurora has a long history of dynamic members who have lived up to our motto, “Service Above Self” and have been part of the many projects and accomplishments of the club.

Miles with Mordecai

A huge 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, President of the Community College of Aurora (CCA), for completing his Miles with Mordecai event last week! Dr. Brownlee, along with friends, families, and community partners, walked all 71 miles of the High Line Canal in just three days to raise awareness and support for CCA students.

Every mile represents the determination of our students—balancing classes, jobs, and family while striving for a better future. Their grit and perseverance inspire us every day. 💪🎓This is the template with image at the left side and floating text on the right side.

Spotlight on Club Project: Fire Safety Trailer Fundraising Project

The Aurora Rotary Foundation is excited to announce a fundraising initiative with the goal of raising $200,000 to support the development of a state-of-the-art Educational Fire Safety Trailer for Aurora Fire Department. This vital community project will provide an interactive platform for fire safety education. The trailer will visit Aurora’s elementary schools, offering young students essential fire safety lessons and skills. By making fire safety education more accessible to local schools and community events, the Aurora Fire Rescue Department and Rotary Clubs aim to significantly reduce the risk of fire-related incidents. This project aligns with the comprehensive Community Risk Reduction (CRR) framework and will directly contribute to the safety and well-being of Aurora’s residents.