Rotary District 5150 Upcoming Year

Steve Wright has been a member of the Rotary Club of Pacifica, California since 1987, and his wife Colleen, a member since 1994.  He has served as president twice, secretary, treasurer and just about every other club position available.  He was the bulletin editor for over 10 years and has served on the club board most of his years as a Rotarian.

At the District level he has served as Area Representative, Assistant Governor, District Registrar for about 7 years, Global Grants Coordinator,  PolioPlus Society Chair, District Community Service Chair and Chaired the District Conference for 3 consecutive years (with Colleen).  He was also the lead for a Global Grant bringing clean water and adult literacy to Carmelita, Guatemala. He and Colleen have hosted 3 different Rotary Youth Exchange kids in their home over the years.  He was named the Rotarian of the Year for D5150 in 2018.  His most recent position was serving as  Chief of Staff for DG Gary Chow, the District Governor for D5150 2022-2023. 

Steve and Colleen are Major Donors, Charter Members of the Bequest Society, Paul Harris Society Members, White Hat Society members, PolioPlus Society members and recipients of the D5150 Grand Slam honor.

Prior to retirement in 2019, Steve was in the collection industry and was elected as a Fellow in the International Fellowship of Certified Collection Executives.  He has also been active in his local community.  Steve served as President of the Pacifica Chamber of Commerce and was recognized as a Business Treasure, recipient of the Outstanding Community Philanthropy Award and Chaired the ADA Committee for the City of Pacifica among other community and school district efforts.  He is a veteran of the US Army and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.  He is a graduate of San Francisco State University (only took 36.5 years). 

Steve is looking forward to his year as the leader of a tremendous group of Presidents and District Leadership Team and is grateful for the opportunity to serve in this new role, this new capacity of providing Service Above Self while putting Hope in Action.