The Rotary Club of Grand Junction closed its 2025–2026 Rotary year with an impressive record of service, fellowship and financial support—contributing more than $430,000 to strengthen its community and improve lives around the world.

Glenwood Springs Rotarian Jim Ingraham has received a Paul Harris Society chevron in recognition of his continued commitment to The Rotary Foundation.

The Grand Junction Downtown Rotary Club fired up the grills for the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra’s free concert on Aug. 22, attended by more than 5,000 people.

Twelve Rotarians delivered and set up 14 tables, grilled 500 bratwursts and 300 hot dogs, then packed everything up at the end of the evening. The food concession helped support the free community concert—a tradition the club has proudly supported for the past six or seven years.

Pictured from left are the evening’s “Grillmeisters”: Aki Fukai, Matt Ehmann, Joe Kuntz and Tim Donovan.

What can a Ferris wheel, a neighborhood park, a youth shelter and a historical coloring book possibly have in common?

Each began with a Rotary club identifying an opportunity to make a difference in its community. With support from Rotary District 5470 matching grants, those local ideas could reach further, serve more people and create a more lasting impact.

Burlington Rotary partnered with Kit Carson County and received a District 5470 matching grant to help bring a community Ferris wheel to life.

When Janna Haas attended her first Rotary meeting in Farmington, New Mexico, she faced one immediate obstacle: It was a breakfast meeting, and she is definitely not a morning person.

Fortunately, the experience was worth the early wake-up call.

The Montrose Rotary Club is starting a new monthly program to enrich and expand membership.  Rotary on the Rocks is a monthly social hour.  Its objective is to provide an opportunity for Rotarians, their spouses and friends to gather, visit and build better friendships.  Additionally, potential new members can come and meet some of the club members and see if our club is a good “fit” for them. 

Nick Adams
Rotary 5470 District Membership Chair

Last month, we looked at the future of our clubs and the importance of creating new ways for people to become part of Rotary. This month, I want to turn our attention to the members who are already here.

Dave Frank, District Governor Nominee

Hello, I am Dave Frank, the District Governor Nominee (DGN) for District 5470. I will be District Governor in 2028/29.

Let me tell you a little about myself.

Bob Stovall
District 5470 Assistant Governor

For District 5470 Assistant Governor Bob Stovall, Rotary is more than an organization he joined—it has been part of his life since birth.

Telling Rotary’s story does not have to be complicated—or something club leaders tackle alone.

The Zone 26/27 Rotary Public Image Coordinator team is offering a series of monthly virtual discussions to help Rotary clubs and districts strengthen their communications, use Rotary’s brand effectively and share stories that inspire people to get involved.

Mark your calendars! The Rotary International Convention is heading to Barcelona, Spain, June 26–30, 2027, and it promises to be an unforgettable gathering of Rotarians from around the world.

Mother and child awaiting a malaria vaccine in Uganda.

By Dan Perlman | Carbondale Rotary

District 5470 has played an important role in building support for global malaria eradication programs over the past six to seven years. Through the dedication and generosity of Rotarians, the District has helped bring greater awareness, funding, and action to one of the world’s most devastating diseases. The Aspen Rotary Global Grant was supported by 43 clubs in our district.

Create art. Build fellowship. Help end polio.

Rotary members know the story of PolioPlus, but a new Camp Big West extension activity gives clubs and districts a colorful new way to help tell it.