Join us on Friday Mornings at Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
The Heart of PAUR
A poetic reflection of who we are - capturing our spirit, fellowship, and service.
On Friday mornings, bright and early,
In Palo Alto’s sunshine swirly—
The trees, the breeze, the sky turned gold,
A Rotary story fresh and bold.
They gathered not for fame or show,
But to serve, to learn, to help things grow.
With minds alight and spirits kind,
And service always top of mind.
From Stanford’s edge to East Bay skies,
With every voice and enterprise—
They come to serve, connect, and grow,
To lift up lives and make hope show.
No fines, no pomp, no rigid lines,
Just open hearts and clear designs.
A club of Mavericks, proud and free,
Redrawing what Rotary could be.
They stock the shelves where food is thin,
Preserve the stories held within—
A museum’s walls, a city’s past,
They serve with care that’s built to last.
They mentor youth and plant new seeds,
Respond to local care needs.
From water wells to books and trees,
Their work extends across the seas.
“My Rotary Story” starts each meet,
A moment personal, warm, and sweet.
Not just the what—but why we stay,
And show up strong, week after week, to say:
That service matters, vision leads,
And friendships bloom through selfless deeds.
So here’s to PAUR—may we endure,
Guided by purpose, bold and pure.
