Barbara Weldon

District 5150's ROTARIAN of the MONTH

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

Please join me in congratulating our own Dr. Barbara Weldon as the District 5150 Rotarian of the Month for November 2026!

We are delighted that Barbara, a member of the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor, has received this well-deserved recognition. As you know, her contributions to Rotary have been extensive. She served as President of our club during the 2018-2019 Rotary year and has continued to lead in many roles, including Membership Chair and, currently, Rotary Foundation Chair.

Thank you, Barbara, for your dedication, generosity, and service. We are so proud to call you one of our own!

Warmly,
Your Fellow Harbor Rotarians

Harbor Visits ELM-Enriching Lives through Music
ELM is a non-profit which offers transformational, tuition-free, multi-year orchestral music and academic support to nearly 200 children and youth from the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael.
ELM
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Our own Barbara Weldon has been named District Rotarian of the Month!  No small feat in District 5150, home to 41 clubs and 1440 members!  

A dedicated Rotarian since April 3, 2012, Barbara exemplifies Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self through her outstanding leadership, generosity, and unwavering
commitment to serving others.


Barbara’s contributions to Rotary have been extensive. She served as President of the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor during the 2018–2019 Rotary year and has continued
to serve in numerous leadership roles, including Membership Chair and, currently, Rotary Foundation Chair.
 

In her role as Foundation Chair, Barbara is a passionate advocate for The Rotary Foundation. She continually encourages members to participate in Foundation giving,
including Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY), and promotes the importance of supporting Rotary's local and international humanitarian efforts. She also keeps club members
connected and informed by preparing and distributing the club's monthly newsletter and calendar.
Her commitment extends well beyond her own club. Barbara actively supports district fundraisers, attends events hosted by neighboring Rotary clubs, and has participated in
several Rotary International Conventions. She especially enjoyed representing her club at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada, where she celebrated
the fellowship and global impact of Rotary.

Barbara's spirit of service is equally evident throughout the Marin community. Through Marin Villages, she volunteers her time helping seniors with transportation to medical
appointments, shopping, and other essential needs, supporting their independence and quality of life. She also enthusiastically supports Enriching Lives Through Music
(ELM), attending its programs, sponsoring a student, and even providing transportation to after-school music lessons.

Barbara's professional life has also been dedicated to caring for others. After more than 20 years as a respiratory therapist with Kaiser Permanente, she continued her
healthcare service following retirement by working at Marin Community Clinic, where she assists a chiropractor in providing care and support to patients.
Whether serving her Rotary club, supporting district initiatives, helping seniors, encouraging young musicians, or caring for patients, Barbara consistently
demonstrates what it means to make a difference in the lives of others.

Harbor Rotary members; Jaime, Pamela, John, and David visited ELM (elmprogram.org) the nonprofit offering transformational, tuition-free, multi-year orchestral music and academic support to nearly 200 children and youth from the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael. ELM is renovating their new building to make space to rehearse, learn, and dream at the scale the brilliant students of the Canal deserve.

Fun at the launch of the Marin City Flea Market by the Rotary; club of Marin city, supported by the Rotary club of San Rafael Harbor. From left to right, Ron Gin, Rotary club of Chinatown, Virginia Hunter, Stan Green, Mike Malik, and Barbara Weldon, All from Harbor Rotary.
Walked into today's meeting. A packed room filled with not only the usual club members but numerous district officers, current and past presidents and more.  They had come to present a member with the Citation for Meritorious Service.  An award that recognizes individual Rotarians who have demonstrated outstanding hands on service to The Rotary Foundation.  We all knew the award was for Hugh Murphy before they said it.  Hugh has dedicated a great deal of time and energy to support the Polio+ foundation, Rotary's drive to aid in ending polio around the world.  He is known throughout the district for his commitment to this passion.  Well deserved and congratulations Hugh! We are lucky to share the room with you on Tuesday mornings!
 
Thanks for the olive oil lesson today Milagra. Number one lesson, fresh is king, doesn't mater where your oil is from Italy or California, fresher is better. We got to try some local olive oil picked and pressed in October, yum! Did you know olive oil on the shelf in stores can be over 2 years old? So bland and greasy. It is amazing how flavorful fresh oil is.

A group of third graders received a special gift—the gift of words.

The Rotary Dictionary Project is a nationwide effort to provide young students with their own personal dictionaries. Members of the San Rafael Harbor Rotary Club distributed the dictionaries to students at Bahia Vista Elementary School.

This year’s dictionary is filled with more than just terms and definitions. It also includes a mini encyclopedia filled with maps, facts about U.S. presidents, and math conversation tables.

Rotary members say seeing the joy on the children’s faces when they learn the book is theirs to keep makes the project worthwhile.

Thanks Mike for organizing the Senior Fair Parking lot group.  Lots was of fun was had by all!
 
The calm before the storm
 
Who doesn't look good in orange?
Stan is always the life of the party
 
Barbara representing Harbor Rotary San Rafael at 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada. An annual event that brings together Rotarians from around the globe to celebrate service, connect with fellow members, and learn about new initiatives.
 
Carola's installation dinner - fun was had by all!  We look forward to a new Rotary year under your sage leadership.
Thank you to our outgoing president Jaime Ortiz for your service, hard work and guidance for our club.
 
 
Welcome New Club Members!
 
We are delighted to welcome Three new members to the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor.
They are:
 
Virginia Flores-Hunter
Robert Sandoval
Jonathan Gorton
 
 

Work hard play Hard. Our club getting together to practice one of the key tenants of Rotary, Fellowship.  Mike is still practicing service in the background.smiley
 
 
Welcome New Club Members!
 
We are delighted to welcome eight new members to the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor.
They are:
Wesley Caddell
Jim Costello
Lisa Pasquinelli 
Mershad Rezayati.
Matt Taddei
Fred Taleghani
Ken Tarrant
Virginia Flores-Hunter
William Walsh 
 
 

Pacific Coast Marlins Learn to Swim

Once again we dove into the fun by visiting the Pacific Coast Marlins Learn to Swim Program! 🏊‍♂️ We make a splash each year by supporting these FREE small group swim lessons for over 150 children who attend the summer program at San Rafael City Schools.  The children range from 5-9 years old and are from low-income, underserved working families in our community.  A big thanks to the inspiring women who organize this valuable program every summer and the local student volunteers who make this program a huge success!  
 
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we extend a warm welcome to our new Rotary President, Mike Malik.   As we embark on a new chapter in our Rotary journey, we are excited to have you presiding over our club as we continue making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve and in our communities.  We offer heartfelt congratulations on assuming this important role in and we know that your dedication, experience, and vision will undoubtedly guide us towards a brighter future for our club and for Rotary as a whole.
 
 
Home Page Stories

Our own Barbara Weldon has been named District Rotarian of the Month!  No small feat in District 5150, home to 41 clubs and 1440 members!  

A dedicated Rotarian since April 3, 2012, Barbara exemplifies Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self through her outstanding leadership, generosity, and unwavering
commitment to serving others.


Barbara’s contributions to Rotary have been extensive. She served as President of the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor during the 2018–2019 Rotary year and has continued
to serve in numerous leadership roles, including Membership Chair and, currently, Rotary Foundation Chair.
 

In her role as Foundation Chair, Barbara is a passionate advocate for The Rotary Foundation. She continually encourages members to participate in Foundation giving,
including Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY), and promotes the importance of supporting Rotary's local and international humanitarian efforts. She also keeps club members
connected and informed by preparing and distributing the club's monthly newsletter and calendar.
Her commitment extends well beyond her own club. Barbara actively supports district fundraisers, attends events hosted by neighboring Rotary clubs, and has participated in
several Rotary International Conventions. She especially enjoyed representing her club at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada, where she celebrated
the fellowship and global impact of Rotary.

Barbara's spirit of service is equally evident throughout the Marin community. Through Marin Villages, she volunteers her time helping seniors with transportation to medical
appointments, shopping, and other essential needs, supporting their independence and quality of life. She also enthusiastically supports Enriching Lives Through Music
(ELM), attending its programs, sponsoring a student, and even providing transportation to after-school music lessons.

Barbara's professional life has also been dedicated to caring for others. After more than 20 years as a respiratory therapist with Kaiser Permanente, she continued her
healthcare service following retirement by working at Marin Community Clinic, where she assists a chiropractor in providing care and support to patients.
Whether serving her Rotary club, supporting district initiatives, helping seniors, encouraging young musicians, or caring for patients, Barbara consistently
demonstrates what it means to make a difference in the lives of others.

Harbor Rotary members; Jaime, Pamela, John, and David visited ELM (elmprogram.org) the nonprofit offering transformational, tuition-free, multi-year orchestral music and academic support to nearly 200 children and youth from the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael. ELM is renovating their new building to make space to rehearse, learn, and dream at the scale the brilliant students of the Canal deserve.

Fun at the launch of the Marin City Flea Market by the Rotary; club of Marin city, supported by the Rotary club of San Rafael Harbor. From left to right, Ron Gin, Rotary club of Chinatown, Virginia Hunter, Stan Green, Mike Malik, and Barbara Weldon, All from Harbor Rotary.
Walked into today's meeting. A packed room filled with not only the usual club members but numerous district officers, current and past presidents and more.  They had come to present a member with the Citation for Meritorious Service.  An award that recognizes individual Rotarians who have demonstrated outstanding hands on service to The Rotary Foundation.  We all knew the award was for Hugh Murphy before they said it.  Hugh has dedicated a great deal of time and energy to support the Polio+ foundation, Rotary's drive to aid in ending polio around the world.  He is known throughout the district for his commitment to this passion.  Well deserved and congratulations Hugh! We are lucky to share the room with you on Tuesday mornings!
 
Thanks for the olive oil lesson today Milagra. Number one lesson, fresh is king, doesn't mater where your oil is from Italy or California, fresher is better. We got to try some local olive oil picked and pressed in October, yum! Did you know olive oil on the shelf in stores can be over 2 years old? So bland and greasy. It is amazing how flavorful fresh oil is.

A group of third graders received a special gift—the gift of words.

The Rotary Dictionary Project is a nationwide effort to provide young students with their own personal dictionaries. Members of the San Rafael Harbor Rotary Club distributed the dictionaries to students at Bahia Vista Elementary School.

This year’s dictionary is filled with more than just terms and definitions. It also includes a mini encyclopedia filled with maps, facts about U.S. presidents, and math conversation tables.

Rotary members say seeing the joy on the children’s faces when they learn the book is theirs to keep makes the project worthwhile.

Thanks Mike for organizing the Senior Fair Parking lot group.  Lots was of fun was had by all!
 
The calm before the storm
 
Who doesn't look good in orange?
Stan is always the life of the party
 
Barbara representing Harbor Rotary San Rafael at 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada. An annual event that brings together Rotarians from around the globe to celebrate service, connect with fellow members, and learn about new initiatives.
 
Carola's installation dinner - fun was had by all!  We look forward to a new Rotary year under your sage leadership.
Thank you to our outgoing president Jaime Ortiz for your service, hard work and guidance for our club.
 
 
Welcome New Club Members!
 
We are delighted to welcome Three new members to the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor.
They are:
 
Virginia Flores-Hunter
Robert Sandoval
Jonathan Gorton
 
 

Work hard play Hard. Our club getting together to practice one of the key tenants of Rotary, Fellowship.  Mike is still practicing service in the background.smiley
 
 
Welcome New Club Members!
 
We are delighted to welcome eight new members to the Rotary Club of San Rafael Harbor.
They are:
Wesley Caddell
Jim Costello
Lisa Pasquinelli 
Mershad Rezayati.
Matt Taddei
Fred Taleghani
Ken Tarrant
Virginia Flores-Hunter
William Walsh 
 
 

Pacific Coast Marlins Learn to Swim

Once again we dove into the fun by visiting the Pacific Coast Marlins Learn to Swim Program! 🏊‍♂️ We make a splash each year by supporting these FREE small group swim lessons for over 150 children who attend the summer program at San Rafael City Schools.  The children range from 5-9 years old and are from low-income, underserved working families in our community.  A big thanks to the inspiring women who organize this valuable program every summer and the local student volunteers who make this program a huge success!  
 
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we extend a warm welcome to our new Rotary President, Mike Malik.   As we embark on a new chapter in our Rotary journey, we are excited to have you presiding over our club as we continue making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve and in our communities.  We offer heartfelt congratulations on assuming this important role in and we know that your dedication, experience, and vision will undoubtedly guide us towards a brighter future for our club and for Rotary as a whole.
 
 
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Club Meeting Info
The heart of the canal through service.
San Rafael Harbor

We meet In Person & Online
Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m.
Bank of Marin
1101 4th St
San Rafael, CA 94901
United States of America
Usually every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. See calendar for dates.
Club Executives & Directors
President
Vice President
President Elect
Treasurer
Co-Secretary
Co-Secretary
Membership
Community Service
The Rotary Foundation
Club Historian Emeritus
Immediate Past President
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Steve Villa
    November 5
  • Mary Margaret Sackett
    November 17
Speakers
Bobba Venkatadri, Intl Svcs Chair, B&H Rotary Club
Nov 10, 2026 8:00 AM
Neal Orphan School, India

Bobba will describe a Global Grant Project for skill development centers for digital learning in India.

Bobba was born and raised in a village in southern India.He immigrated to US 52 years ago. He has Masters in Pharmacy(India) and an MBA in finance (USA).

He worked in leadership positions(V.P. CEO roles) in Biopharmaceutical industry for 40 years in companies that are now part of Pfizer,J&J , Mallinkrodt & Merck and 15 years in Venture Capital.

He and his family worked and lived in India, Indonesia, EU and US. He currently serves on the boards of Diabetomics,Geneyx, Certus critical care, Staysis Labs, and Sparsha Pharma.

He currently spends most of his time at Charitable organizations like Burlingame Rotary, The Forgotten International, USA and KEATS, India helping the poorest of the poor around the world. Just completed a major renovation of the high school from his birth place in A.P, India by raising about $550K.

Harbor Rotary People and Stories
Nov 24, 2026 8:00 AM
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