Visiting Guests

Larry Reynolds, Vancouver, Canada. Visiting his family in Los Gatos.

Larry’s grandson is the starting center on the Los Gatos Varsity Football team. Go Cats!

Angel Rampy: What is the most famous Halloween song?

It was written and produced in 1982 by Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones which included 62 musicians and 22 singers and sold a staggering 70 million copies. The most famous song during Halloween is “Thriller” from the “Thriller” album.

The production, time and energy that went into Thriller is very similar to what the Rotary Club does throughout the year. It takes a “village” to support all the Rotary projects we oversee and manage.

Remembrance of Dave Downing

Dave was a good friend, a kind person and someone who cared for all. Dave was the President of the Los Gatos Rotary Club 2005-2006. Dave was instrumental in helping to build a house and called on 50-60 volunteers (friends) to make this come together.

• Rosary Service: November 3rd, 6:00pm at the Darling Fisher Chapel of Hills, Los Gatos.
• Funeral: November 4th, 11:00am at Santa Teresa Catholic Church, 794 Calero Ave, San Jose

Announcements

The “Great Race” was a huge success and exceeded last year’s numbers. The Great Race generated $64,492 in revenues, with net proceeds totaling $37,685, a total of $12,562 dedicated to scholarships and $25,123 toward Charities. A big shout out to Mike Norcia-Co-Chair, Lisa, the marketing team, (Suzy and Sara), Patti for sponsorships, the Rotary volunteers and participants who made the Great Race a winning formula.

Sold to Dan Synder for $300.00. These proceeds will go toward Avis’s program to combat underage sex trafficking in Vietnam. Gift basket from Joesph George Wines.

Marty Fishman presented the Rotary YTD foundation pledges for 2026-2027. The total, to date, is $52,774 from 95 donors. We are looking for 100% participation, if possible, from our membership, and even a pledge of $25.00 will make a difference. Thank You!