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:
Area Governors
Connects clubs with district leadership. The Lieutenant Governor coordinates the Area Governor team; Area Governors serve as liaisons, help club leaders access district resources, and encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practices.
Leadership structure:
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Area 1 Governor — Phil Marcus
Clubs: Galt Sunrise, Lodi, Lodi Sunrise, Lodi Tokay -
Area 2 Governor — Bert Holman
Clubs: Central Stockton, North Stockton, Stockton, Stockton Sunrise -
Area 3 Governor — Lynette Martinez
Clubs: Angels-Murphys, San Andreas, and West Calaveras -
Area 4 Governor — John Trueb
Clubs: Lathrop, Manteca, Mountain House, Tracy, Tracy Sunrise -
Area 5 Governor — Eric Moore
Clubs: Ceres, Patterson, Turlock, Turlock Sunrise -
Area 6 Governor — Amy Wolfe
Clubs: Modesto, ModestoFLEX, Modesto Metro, Modesto Maharlika, Modesto Sunrise
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Area 7 Governor — Lynis Chaffey
Clubs: Escalon Sunrise, Oakdale, Oakdale Sunrise, Ripon, Salida -
Area 8 Governor — Sylvia Nelson
Clubs: Atwater, Gustine, Merced, Merced Sunrise, Newman, Winton Nuevo-Latino -
Area 9 Governor — Sarah Constable
Clubs: Mariposa Yosemite, Oakhurst Sierra, Oakhurst Sunrise -
Area 10 Governor — Julie O’Kane
Clubs: Chowchilla, Los Banos, Madera, Madera Sunrise -
Area 11 Governor — Sally Dunn
Clubs: Groveland, Sonora 49er, Sonora Sunrise, Twain Harte
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