About Us
Who We Are
The Rotary Club of Placentia is made up of volunteers, professionals, business owners, and community leaders who share a passion for giving back.
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Guided by Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self, our members work together to improve lives through service projects, educational opportunities, and community partnerships.
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Whether we’re serving locally or supporting international humanitarian initiatives, our mission remains the same: to create positive, lasting change.
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What We Do
Our club proudly serves the Placentia community through meaningful projects and partnerships that improve lives every day.
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Our work includes:
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Stocking Blessing Boxes throughout the City of Placentia
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Providing backpacks and school supplies for LOT 318 students
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Awarding scholarships to local high school seniors and vocational students
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Providing Thanksgiving meals for local families
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Partnering with organizations such as HIS-OC, LOT 318, and other local nonprofits
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Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected Placentia—one service project at a time.
Alex Muolo
President
Mission
The mission of Rotary is simple yet powerful: To provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through friendships among business, professional, and community leaders.
What does it take to change the world?
Our members believe it begins with one timeless commitment: Service Above Self.
Core Values
​At Rotary, we live by principles that guide everything we do:
Ethical Standards – doing what’s right, always
Fun & Friendship – building bonds while making a difference
Inclusion & Diversity – welcoming every voice, every culture
Personal Growth – becoming better leaders and better people
Leadership – stepping up to serve our communities
The Four-Way Test
A guiding light for Rotarians around the world, translated into more than 100 languages:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Club Leadership
Ward Smith
President
Alex Muolo
President Elect
Shey Rodriguez
Secretary / Social Media / Webmaster
Dottie Rogers
Treasurer
Roy Redman
Club Director
NeIida Mora
Club Director
Alice F. Shiozawa
i-Past President, Bulletin Editor, Membership Chair