"The oldest continuously operating club in the world south of the Tropic of Cancer"

Celebrating 107 Anniversary

We meet In Person & Online
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
AFDA Club
2 Calle Cervantes
San Juan, PR 00907
United States of America
1st Tuesday: Lunch at AFDA 2nd Tuesday: Evening Social (location varies) 3rd Tuesday: Lunch at AFDA 4th Tuesday: Zoom Meeting (12:00 PM) For information: 214-215-1736
      

Rotary Fellowship and Community Impact

This past Tuesday, members of the Rotary Club of San Juan joined fellow Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Río Piedras for a wonderful evening of fellowship and service.

During the event, we had the privilege of presenting donations from the proceeds of our St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser to three deserving organizations: Hogar Buen Pastor, Colegio San Juan Bosco, and Fundación Stefano.

The evening provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships with fellow Rotarians while celebrating the impact that our clubs can achieve when we work together in service to our communities.

We also enjoyed an informative presentation by John Bozech from Invest Puerto Rico, who shared insights on economic development initiatives and opportunities that are helping drive investment, innovation, and growth across Puerto Rico.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Río Piedras for their hospitality and for hosting such a meaningful and engaging evening.

Enid

Dear Fellow Rotarians:

 

Last Tuesday we were invited to celebrate our social night at Atlantic University, located in Guaynabo, in what used to be the old City Hall (Alcaldia).  The facade has been protected, and inside, they have done a terrific job of converting the building into new classrooms, labs and other facilities for their approximately 1,200 students. It was founded in 1983, it is a private, non-profit institution which specializes in digital arts, media and technology, including programs in digital design and computer animation.

 

Its President, attorney Alexandra Barquin, was an excellent host for the evening, explaining all about the University.  She took us to one of the communications labs, with all the latest facilities for the students.  She explained how the students use creative technology and other endeavors to serve the community.  

 

They treated us to a delightful buffet, and all our members were very appreciative of their hospitality. Thanks also to Dr. Ramon Barquin, Alexandra's husband, who is a member of our Club but couldn't attend because he was in a commercial mission outside Puerto Rico. 

 

Hope to see you next week at AFDA, with our then guest, Professor Cox Alomar.

 

Take good care of yourselves.

 

Delia Colorado

Vice President

 

🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick’s for a Cause 🍀

Join us on March 17 at Ocean Lab Brewing and raise a glass for education. 💚
This event supports our Student Scholarship Program, benefiting Fundación Estéfano and Hogar del Buen Pastor.

🎟️ Early Registration: $35 (through March 15)
🎟️ Late Registration or at the Door: $40
Includes 2 drinks, an assortment of appetizers, and 20% off additional purchases.

📅 March 17 | 6:00 PM
📍 Ocean Lab Brewing – Liberty Square at San Patricio Plaza

Reserve your spot and celebrate while making a difference! ⚙️💛


 

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We sadly announce that our oldest Rotary member Dr. Rafael Aponte, died at the age of 97. He was a Rotarian for over 60 years. His memorial service and viewing will be at Ehret funeral parlor, Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 PM on; with a mass at 6:00PM. Our condolences to his wife Margarita and family. He will be missed.
Yours in Rotary,
Juanita
CONGRATULATIONS to JOSE "PEPITO" RIVERO OLMEDO, who was honored by District 7000 for his outstanding efforts as Editor of San Juan Rotary's e-Garita. The weekly newsletter delivers the Rotary message and our Club activities to members and island fellow Rotarians.  
 

DISTRICT GOVERNOR Juanita Valentin Morris presented Rotary International's 100 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP certificate to Club President  José M.(Pepito) Rivero Olmedo, P.D.G. in recognition of San Juan Rotary's century of the Object of Rotary, Service Above Self.

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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Hector Gaitan
    June 3
  • Juanita Valentin-Morris
    June 7
  • Salvatore Nolfo
    June 25
  • Ramon Barquin
    June 26
Join Date:
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    June 1, 1992
    34 years
  • Raymond Erb
    June 7, 2011
    15 years
  • Annie Evans
    June 10, 2024
    2 years
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    June 10, 2024
    2 years
  • Miguel Rodriguez Fernandez
    June 10, 2024
    2 years
  • Veronica Montalvo Altiery
    June 10, 2024
    2 years
  • John Dillon
    June 22, 2016
    10 years
  • Andrew Whallon
    June 30, 2024
    2 years
  • Frank Earle
    June 30, 2004
    22 years
  • Jose Felix Ballester
    June 30, 2008
    18 years