We race for charity - Annual Rotary Great Race

We award college scholarships

We mentor youth - Annual Rotary Enterprise Leadership Conference

We crack crab to raise funds for local and international grants - Annual Rotary Crab Fest

We volunteer in our community

We have fun together

We celebrate 100 years of service in the community

“Together, we see a world where people unite & take action to create lasting change -

across the globe, in our communities, & in ourselves.”

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Saturday, September 26th!
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Meeting Notes from September 15, 2026

Meeting was held at the Blossom Hill School multi-purpose room due to Shir Hadash being unavailable. Rachelle called the meeting to order at 12:30.

Visitors

Joe and Louise from Grande Center, our grant recipient in El Salvador
Karla Carlen, almost red badger
Judy Levin, Gordon’s wife and brave co-pilot of many years
Dave, husband of Eleanor Yick, about to join

Inspiration

Suzanne gave inspiration, reading a mother’s letter to the world about treating her son gently as she sends him to kindergarten.

Club News

President Rachelle announced the arrival of member Bliss Zin’s new baby this week, named Zed. She also noted we were remiss in announcing member Derrick’s son Liam who is now 2?

Grande Center

Joe and Louise from the Grande Center spoke briefly, thanking us for our ongoing support, including the school bus that gets the students to the campus in El Salvador. 1st through 6th grade is now open in this bi-lingual school. There will be a spring trip coming up for interested Rotarians that want to visit the school.

The Great Race

The Great Race is coming soon Sept 26! Please register yourself and gift a registration to a friend. We need to get our numbers up for this important fundraiser. Post flyers, like the club’s social media posts, and volunteer through sign up genius. See Martha Sterne for more details.

Meeting Notes from September 8, 2026

President Rachel called the meeting to order at 12:30.

Pledge

With all of us getting off to a bit of a rough start, Charlie Goss successfully led the pledge of allegiance.

Inspiration — Suzanne Boxer Gassman

Suzanne’s inspiration focused on the idea of planting seeds: we can dare to grow, or hold back because we’re afraid of what that growth might bring.

Visitors

Visiting Rotarians included Dave from Willow Glen Rotary and Kent from the Almaden Valley club.
Other guests included Martha’s son and Rob, a third-generation Los Gatan introduced by Ron Cassel.

Club Activities

Rachel reviewed a number of recent club activities, including the Club BBQ, First Tuesday at Anjana’s house, the Bike Rodeo and our Blood Drive, which had a great turnout.

The third Supper Club was held last week with a full house of 18 people. More than 40 people have now participated in the first three dinners. Good food and fun — which seems to be exactly what Supper Club was intended to produce.

There is plenty more coming up, including another Bike Rodeo, Community and Culture Nights, the Rotary Collaborative Impact Summit, Rise Against Hunger, and a First Tuesday social at Enoteca. Please see the communications both from Rachelle and Lissa for dates, details and sign-up information.

Meeting Notes from August 18, 2026

Call to Order

Doug Brent - Designated President since Rachelle couldn’t be there

Flag Salute

Doug Brent

Visiting Guests

Michele Myers Nelson introduced Thuy Luc
Sue Keller brought Babette Ito
Suzanne brought Dan Deguara, who is applying for membership
Doug Carlen brought his wife Karla
Ellen Slosman was a visitor
Eleanor Yick brought her husband David

Inspiration

Jean-Marc Blanchard explained Kendo - The Way of the Sword, and how it was a hobby of today’s speaker

What’s Going On

Last Tuesday social was at Tasting House and photos were shared
Avis talked about National Night out in her neighborhood - Collecting backpacks for children in apts in the Pioneer School neighborhood. In addition to back packs, 12 bikes were given to children, face painting and free dinner for all
Hunger at Home last Monday - Great turn out of Rotarians

Meeting Notes from August 11, 2026

Guests

Nihi and her husband
DG (District Governor) Geeta

Inspiration was by Andrew Howard

Reflecting on 20 years of membership: gratitude for fellowship, mentorship, laughs, service opportunities, and community connections
A worldwide family of like-minded people, met across many different places — but the ideals of Rotary unite everyone regardless of location
Despite busy duties, jobs, and families, members make time to show up
Overall theme: "an ordinary man given extraordinary opportunities" — gratitude for membership and the opportunities it brings

The Great Race

Registrations are still in progress
Coffee cards available to help with registration; donations welcome for those who can't attend or run
A walk version is being offered for those who can't run
Mike and Lisa will send out a volunteer sign-up link

Upcoming Opportunities & Events

Aug 22 — Blood donation at St. Luke's
Aug 25 — Oak Meadow BBQ, 5–8pm
Sep 1 — First Tuesday event at Anjana's house
Sep 16 — Rotary Collaborative Impact Summit or volunteer at Taste of Los Gatos (details via email from Lissa)