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Rotary Club of Coronado
Community Service with a Smile By Jeanmarie Bond
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s the guest editors of this issue of Crown City Magazine, it seemed fitting to explain more about what the Rotary Club of Coronado is, and what we do. Overall, the main objective of any Rotary Club is service — to the community, in the workplace and throughout the world. More than 250 members comprise our Coronado chapter alone, all devoted to the same mission — “Service Above Self.” Remarkably, our membership grew during the pandemic, unlike so many other clubs and organizations that experienced steep declines these past two years. That’s because our local community seems to have a heart for service. However, our mission is not only to provide humanitarian service in our local community and throughout the world, but also to encourage high ethical standards in all vocations
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and strive to build goodwill and peace in all that we do. We support various local, national and international causes — including the military, veterans, public health and safety, the environment, educational enrichment, youth development and resources for impoverished and underserved communities — the list is seemingly endless. In order to accomplish our mission, Coronado Rotary hosts three major fundraising events each year. This month, on Friday, March 18 at the 26th Annual Coronado Rotary Charity Golf Tournament at the Coronado Municipal Golf Course, 30 foursomes will tee off at 1:00 pm to raise funds for the 60+ financial grant projects our chapter supports. In addition to their green fees, registered golfers will enjoy lunch, beverages and a post-game barbecue, as well as prizes for
