Meghan Burton called the meeting to order at 12:30
Rachelle Lopp led the flag salute
Jean Marc gave our inspirational message by sharing a story about a Soviet world record gold medalist swimmer who saved dozens of lives by diving into a cold and polluted lake to save people trapped in a bus. It cost him his career due to injuries sustained, but he was a champion in the best way.
Visitors
Michelle Myers Nelson introduced Barbara Stone, a friend and fellow Giants fan who recently retired from Intel.
Richard Bobis brought his friend Mike Butcher, who is interested in joining Rotary.
Our Rotarian in the Wild this week is Andrew Sterns, working in his garden and enjoying nature.
Meghan Burton shared a photo of the decorated eggs for veterans day with a thank you note from St Lukes Pantry. Thanks Tina and her weekly team for making it happen!
The club took a moment to honor all the veterans among us.
Our Fall Movie Fundraiser was a success. The final number is still being worked on, but likely over $3,000. Thank you to everyone. Proceeds will go to Los Gatos Music Boosters this year.
Happy birthday to Henry Vitkovich, Sue Heller, Suzanne Boxer-Gassman, Ensy Afdari, Stefka Bonev, Russell Couch, Avis La Grone, Nava Fathi, Misty Hartung, Greg Smith,, Anna Maria Valenzuela, LeRoy Neider, Ileana Aguilar, and Terri Trotter.
November Rotary Anniversaries: John Colwell 58 years, Ed Stahl 57 years, Tina Orsi-Hartigan 22 years, Greg Smith 10 years, Gordon Levin 9 years, Neal Mudgett 8 years, Margaret Smith 8 years, Hal Rosen 7 years, David Hubbard 5 years, Russell Couch 4 years.
Jean Marc spoke about his attendance in Rotary of Bangkok DACH and presented a flag.
Upcoming:
- Our Planter Box holiday planting is Thursday 11/16 at 2pm. If you’d like to help beautify our box come to the corner of Bachman and N Santa Cruz.
- The Holiday Parade is Sat Dec 2. Join us!
- Presidents Brunch is on Sun Dec 3. It’s the last week to buy tickets.
- Toys for Tots! Please bring an unwrapped toy either to the Presidents Brunch or to our club meeting the last week in November.