Encinitas Rotary Club

Encinitas Rotary Club
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While serving as business manager and CFO of the Doctors of Physical Therapy in Encinitas, California, Kristin Gaspar also held a position as president of the Encinitas Rotary Club. Kristin Gaspar has most recently served as the mayor and a city council member of the City of Encinitas in California.

Designed to serve the community and help senior citizens with every day needs, the Encinitas Rotary Club has been operating for more than 75 years. The local Rotary Club also sponsors an annual Charity Wine and Food Festival focused on local children’s groups. The 2016 Festival was held at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course and raised more than $100,000.

One of the local children’s groups supported by the Encinitas Rotary Club is the Cardiff Soccer League. This non-profit organization promotes sports activities for kids age 5 to 18. The Cardiff Soccer League, with assistance from the Encinitas Rotary Club allows children to participate in the soccer program whether they are able to pay the registration fee or not.

Encinitas Rotary Club Assists Seniors With Home Projects

Encinitas Rotary Club
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A former president and current board member of the Encinitas, California Rotary Club, Kristin Gaspar established a name for herself as a leader in community development. Subsequently, Kristin Gaspar won election at a young age to the mayor’s office, where she now serves.

The Encinitas club continues to carry out its mandate of “service before self.” This philosophy is exemplified by the club’s Home Team volunteers. The program serves senior citizens whose fixed income or infirmity makes its difficult for them to afford basic home repairs. About 25 male and female Rotary volunteers offer their assistance.

Traditionally, the Rotarians have focused their efforts on Encinitas’ youth, but lately they have added elderly persons to the populations they serve. This new involvement grew out of former president Roger Bolus’ experiences with his aging mother, living far from him on the east coast. She had to pay for a full service call for simple tasks such as replacing a light bulb.

Team members placed fliers advertising the service in the Encinitas senior center. Repairs are generally scheduled for Saturdays, at no charge.