District Brunch- A Historic Visit with Sylvia Whitlock
Dec. 06, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join District 5280 for a very special District Brunch. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Sylvia Whitlock, is a legend in the Rotary world. Sylvia Whitlock is a Rotary pioneer, an educator, a humanitarian, a longtime advocate for women in Rotary, and an inspiration.
In 1982, Whitlock joined a club in Duarte, California, USA, whose membership in Rotary International had previously been revoked because Rotary clubs were not permitted to admit women as members at that time. In 1987, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Rotary clubs could not exclude women from membership on the basis of gender. In the same year, Whitlock served as the first female Rotary club president.
Whitlock, who has a doctorate in education and had a long career as an educator and therapist, is a member of the Rotary Club of Claremont, California. She has participated in National Immunization Days and established a clinic in Jamaica for people who have AIDS. She has also supported an orphanage in Mexico, participated in projects in Nigeria to provide clean drinking water, and raised almost US$90,000 to educate girls in India.
Reserve your tables/tickets early to guarantee your seats!
Ticket Details:
- Table of 8 (a reserved table of 8 with prime seating location): $500 until November 20 | $540 after November 20
- Individual tickets: $65/person until November 20 | $70/person after November 20
- Rotaract/Interact: $50/person
Program Timeline:
10:00am: Reception in the foyer featuring Rotary vendors and event info booths
11:00am: Doors open for program and brunch to commence
Parking:
Complimentary parking in the venue lot
Toys For Tots toy drive:
Please bring toys for our Toys For Tots toy drive collection!
In addition to the historic nature of this event, the District Brunch will also feature a festive winter theme! More details to come.