Celebrating our current environmental actions while looking towards the future for more!

 

 

Our Mission is to champion San Jose Rotary’s journey to become climate friendly and carbon neutral through education, projects, and service.

We meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 5pm, generally via Zoom. Attend our next meeting or reach out to learn more about current projects and opportunities to contribute. If you’d like to attend, please contact Committee Chairperson, Megan Fluke (megan@meganfluke.org).

Monthly Education Series (2nd Monday of each month at 4:45 PM)

A year-round initiative providing Rotary Club members with accessible, actionable sustainability education. Through brief monthly presentations, table displays, and educational materials, this series makes environmental action approachable for all members.

Upcoming Topics:

  • April-June 2025: Eat Green & Waste Less
  • July-Sept 2025: Energy and Transportation
  • Oct-Dec 2025: Habitat and Gardening
  • Jan-March 2026: Transportation

ESRAG Membership

We encourage all Rotary members to join the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) at esrag.org. As Rotary International’s dedicated environmental organization, ESRAG provides:

  • Access to global environmental projects and funding opportunities
  • Monthly meetings with expert speakers
  • Networking with climate-focused Rotarians worldwide
  • Resources for environmental initiatives
  • Support for Rotary Foundation global grant applications

Join ESRAG today at ESRAG.org – annual membership is just $30.

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2025 Recognition by the City of San Jose

Our committee, in partnership with Past President Heather Lerner, received an official City of San Jose Commendation for outstanding efforts to modify Wednesday luncheon operations at the Summit Center and moving us closer to a carbon neutral footprint through the Bright Action Program in 2023 and 2024. The “Go Green Team”, in partnership with President Heather Lerner, received an official City of San Jose Commendation for outstanding efforts to modify Wednesday luncheon operations at the Summit Center, moving us closer to a carbon neutral footprint through the Bright Action Program.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

Carl Salas
Climate Change: Fun Facts, Future Solutions (and no boring graphs)
Jan 14th 2026 12:15 pm
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Hugh Coppen
Keystone Legacy: Be Like an Elephant
Jan 21st 2026 12:15 pm
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Dr. Hongbin Li
The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China
Jan 28th 2026 12:15 pm
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Amanda Tyler
Habeas Corpus: Its History And Current Relevance
Feb 11th 2026 12:15 pm
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The Rotary Club of San Jose

Administrative Office
Gordon House
1690 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112

Contact us

Office: 408-297-6100
Office Hours
M-TH: 7:30 - 4:30
Friday: 7 - 1

Weekly meeting address

Rotary Summit Center
88 S. 4th St.
7th Floor
San Jose, CA
Lunch $30 (order lunch by Monday at noon)

Social Media links

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