Meeting called to order by President Meghan Burton at 12:30pm.
Ramon Ware led the pledge of allegiance.
Dan Snyder gave our inspirational message: Dan led us on a journey of how wanting to get into better shape by swimming connected him to one person who inspired him to get involved in community events. Which then led to other opportunities to serve, such as working on a parcel tax, being a trustee for school service, Rotary, providing food service for those with cancer, and many more. Dan was inspired by many people and inspired us to do the same.
Visitors:
- Peter Morris was introduced as a previous Rotarian and new director of The Terraces, Los Gatos.
- Paul Christensen introduced Damir and Ava Herman; Ava designed the logo for the Great Race.
- Dan Synder introduced his daughter Allison, who is home from college.
Our Rotarian in the Wild this week is Marty Fishman, visiting the pyramids in Egypt.
Decorated eggs St. Luke's Pantry: Happy Spring!
Announcements:
- Red Cross Blood Drive was a great success with ~38 donors.
- First Tuesday Happy Hour April 2, 2024 at Chez Phillippe, LG; 5:30 to 7:30
- Rise Against Hunger Community Service Event: Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 9:00-1:30 at Saratoga High School
- Dick Konrad—Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk, Saturday April 20, 2024, 1:00-4:00pm STROLL, SIP, SAVOR. Volunteers needed: contact Dick Konrad
- Paul Christensen—Great Race Logo Design winner: out of 87 logos submitted, Ava Herman was the winner and was presented with a check for $100.00. Congratulations to Ava!
- Sign-ups for The Great Race at Vasona Park, April 14, 2024 will be coming soon.
- Mike Norcia—Mark your calendars for the Centennial Celebration at the Mountain Winery, Tuesday May 7, 2024. Cocktails at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm.
- $175 per person.
30 For 30:
Our own resident poet laureate, Jeff Blum read two poems from the heart: the first one was about our Red Cross Blood Drive this past weekend; and the second one was to Lissa and their twelve years of being together.
$30.00 to each one.
Paul Christensen—on the many places he has been, including ski trips to Whistler and Big Sky; and a trip to the Grand Canyon. $50.00 for each.