People of Action Inspiring the World!
We Came, We Saw, We Served!

The Rotary Club of Surprise & Sun City West brings together a network of community volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the most pressing needs both in our community and abroad. Our work impacts lives at both the local level in Surprise & Sun City West, to regional and international levels. Our projects include everything from raising money for local schools, scholarships for students, food and water drives, support for senior services, community health and advocacy resources, and supporting other area non-profits and their initiatives...
ROTARY CLUB OF SURPRISE & SUN CITY WEST
Surprise & Sun City West

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.
The Colonnade
19116 N Colonnade Way
Surprise, AZ 85374
United States of America
Phone:
(480) 869-0548
2nd and 4th Tuesday Each Month from 5:00PM -6:30PM
Upcoming Events
The Rotary Club of Surprise and Sun City West Annual Changing of the Guard, June 17, 2025 at Briarwood Country Club
 
Feed my Starving Children event at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West attended by 118 volunteers and staff. Packed 126 boxes for shipment to children around the world.
 

🎄🔔 Ringing the Bell for a Great Cause! 🔔🎄

The Rotary Club of Surprise & Sun City West partnered with the Salvation Army to "Ring the Bell" and raise funds for those in need this holiday season. 🌟

We had the honor of spreading cheer and generosity at Bashas and Fry’s in Sun City West, as well as Fry’s on Bell & Reems. A huge thank you to our volunteers and the community for your support! Together, we’re making a difference. ❤️

 
 
Rotarian Phil Souza and his wife Susan Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army at Bashas. The kettle was full as people were very generous. 
Flagstar Bank hosted their annual Christmas gifting for Eve's Place. Rotarian Phil Souza volunteered along with Susan Paul-Souza and Dan Bradstreet. Families were able to select from a variety of toys and gifts for their parents, siblings and immediate family. The bank had a wrapping area set up as well and Santa stopped in for a visit. The event runs Friday - Sunday at Flagstaff Bank on Meeker Blvd and Grand Avenue in Surprise.
 
Rotarians at Work!
12 Rotarians and Friends of Rotary gathered on Saturday 10/26 to clean up a Surprise Steet. Our adopted street is N. Parkview Place from Greenway up to W. Paradise Lane.  
Join the Rotary Club of Surprise & Sun City West for our 3rd Annual Military Appreciation Event.  
 
Get your Free Ticket HERE >>>>>https://bit.ly/4eWiknz
 
HISTORY IN THE MAKING!
The Rotary Club of Surprise Combines With The Rotary Club of Sun City West! 
 
 
The newest Rotary club in Arizona will now be The Rotary Club of Surprise and Sun City West!   Here Kevin Pitts, the outgoing Governor of Rotary International District 5495, swears in the officers for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year! 
 
Congratulations to our new Board: (Right to Left) Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil, President;  Jim Schlenvogt, President-Elect; 
Jesus Hernandez, Immediate Past President; Glenn Schmitt, outgoing president of Sun City West and now Officer; Ron Klaphake, Officer; Nancy Collins, Officer.
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
The Rotary Club of Surprise and Sun City West Annual Changing of the Guard, June 17, 2025 at Briarwood Country Club
 
Feed my Starving Children event at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West attended by 118 volunteers and staff. Packed 126 boxes for shipment to children around the world.
 

🎄🔔 Ringing the Bell for a Great Cause! 🔔🎄

The Rotary Club of Surprise & Sun City West partnered with the Salvation Army to "Ring the Bell" and raise funds for those in need this holiday season. 🌟

We had the honor of spreading cheer and generosity at Bashas and Fry’s in Sun City West, as well as Fry’s on Bell & Reems. A huge thank you to our volunteers and the community for your support! Together, we’re making a difference. ❤️

 
 
Rotarian Phil Souza and his wife Susan Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army at Bashas. The kettle was full as people were very generous. 
Flagstar Bank hosted their annual Christmas gifting for Eve's Place. Rotarian Phil Souza volunteered along with Susan Paul-Souza and Dan Bradstreet. Families were able to select from a variety of toys and gifts for their parents, siblings and immediate family. The bank had a wrapping area set up as well and Santa stopped in for a visit. The event runs Friday - Sunday at Flagstaff Bank on Meeker Blvd and Grand Avenue in Surprise.
 
Rotarians at Work!
12 Rotarians and Friends of Rotary gathered on Saturday 10/26 to clean up a Surprise Steet. Our adopted street is N. Parkview Place from Greenway up to W. Paradise Lane.  
Join the Rotary Club of Surprise & Sun City West for our 3rd Annual Military Appreciation Event.  
 
Get your Free Ticket HERE >>>>>https://bit.ly/4eWiknz
 
HISTORY IN THE MAKING!
The Rotary Club of Surprise Combines With The Rotary Club of Sun City West! 
 
 
The newest Rotary club in Arizona will now be The Rotary Club of Surprise and Sun City West!   Here Kevin Pitts, the outgoing Governor of Rotary International District 5495, swears in the officers for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year! 
 
Congratulations to our new Board: (Right to Left) Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil, President;  Jim Schlenvogt, President-Elect; 
Jesus Hernandez, Immediate Past President; Glenn Schmitt, outgoing president of Sun City West and now Officer; Ron Klaphake, Officer; Nancy Collins, Officer.
 
 
 
Club Executives & Directors
President
President Elect
President Nominee
Secretary
Immediate Past President
Director. Membership Chair
Director, Public Image
Director, The Rotary Foundation
Director, Service Projects
Committee Chair, Youth Programs
Director At Large
Sergeant-at-Arms
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 17th Annual    Golf Scramble    December 6, 2025!
FORE! the KIDS
Save the Date Military Appreciation Night
4th Annual Military Appreciation Program and Reception
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
6:00pm Social
6:30pm-8:00pm Program
All branches of Military will be Honored
 
Program to include Commander, Luke Air Force Base
 
A ceremony honoring all veterans from all branches of the military celebrating the selfless contributions
made by our veterans to secure our freedom and honoring the fact these heroes and their families
epitomize the Rotary International motto of “Service Above Self.”
 
The Colonnade, Sun Health
19116 N. Colonnade Way, Surprise, AZ 85374
 
Upcoming Events
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Mike Byers
    June 3
  • Phillip Souza
    June 8
  • Jeri Robertson
    June 10
  • Kendal (Ken) Mueldener
    June 18
  • Ray Gehlen
    June 24
Join Date:
  • Gerald Nosotti
    June 1, 1994
    31 years
  • August Heiss
    June 6, 2013
    12 years
  • Nancy Collins
    June 6, 2013
    12 years
  • Kevin Moore
    June 11, 2003
    22 years
  • Maria Aros
    June 13, 2023
    2 years
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