District Committees

Membership

Chair: Matt Martino

Develops and supports strategies to attract new members, engage existing members, strengthen clubs, and create flexible membership and club experiences that reflect community needs.

Subcommittees and priority areas:

Attraction & Membership Growth — supports recruitment, outreach, and sustainable membership growth.

Club Vibrancy — helps clubs improve engagement, belonging, leadership participation, and the overall member experience.

Speakers Bureau — develops and maintains speaker resources that clubs can use for meaningful programs.

Clubs Reimagined — supports new club models and helps existing clubs explore flexible, relevant ways to meet and serve.

The Rotary Foundation

Chair: Tom VanderVeen

Helps clubs and members understand and participate in The Rotary Foundation through giving, grants, PolioPlus, planned and major gifts, stewardship, and Foundation events.

Subcommittees and leaders:

Public Image

Chair: Erica Dias

Promotes Rotary’s work and strengthens public understanding of District 5220 through consistent branding, compelling People of Action stories, digital communications, media support, and club resources.

Subcommittee structure:

Content & Storytelling — develops district stories and visual content for the website, newsletter, social media, and other communications. Positions: Story Editor & Content Intake Coordinator; Photography & Video Coordinator; Design & Brand Coordinator.

Digital Communications — manages and coordinates district content across the website, social media, newsletter, podcast, and video channels. Positions: Website Lead; Social Media Lead; Newsletter Lead — Tiffany Manning; Podcast / Video Producer — future expansion.

Club Support & Engagement — connects clubs with Public Image assistance, encourages participation, and strengthens club communications. Positions: Club Public Image Liaison Coordinator; Training & Resources Coordinator; Club Public Image Ambassadors.

Youth Exchange

Chair: Craig Orona

Supports Rotary Youth Exchange, which gives students ages 15–19 opportunities to experience new cultures, learn languages, and become global citizens. The committee coordinates district participation, club and host-family support, and youth protection.

Related subcommittee:

Join Our Team

Chair: Roy Grizzle

Builds District 5220’s leadership pipeline by sharing service opportunities, recruiting volunteers for district roles, supporting leadership transitions, and helping members prepare for future district service.

Learning & Growth

Co-Chair and Dean of Learning: Ana Boyenga

Co-Chair and Dean of Learning: Craig Orona

Coordinates district learning opportunities that prepare club and district leaders, strengthen club operations, and help members grow their Rotary knowledge and leadership skills.

Programs and subcommittees:

District Learning Events — Ana Boyenga and Craig Orona

District Leadership Academy — current event leads: Ana Boyenga and Craig Orona

Membership/Foundation Academy — current event leads: Ana Boyenga and Craig Orona