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Jan. 03, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Habitat for Humanity & Cancer CAREpoint
Jan. 15, 2019
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Highlights of Modern Astrophysics and Cosmology
Jan. 22, 2019
Highlights of Modern Astrophysics and Cosmology Dr. Edwin F. Erickson, NASA Ames Research Center, Ret.
From Exoplanets to Gravitational Waves, from Black Holes to the Cosmic Microwave Background, from Dark Matter to Dark Energy – modern observations are revealing exciting details of these and other phenomena of fundamental astronomical significance. As technical capabilities extend our limits of perception, theoretical astrophysicists strive to interpret the observations, elevating our understanding of – and raising intriguing questions about – the origin, the evolution, and the future of the Universe: Cosmology.
Successful theories not only describe and explain what is observed, but predict as yet unseen and even unobservable features of nature. Driven by curiosity, the astronomers and physicists are pursuing development of new facilities and ideas to further extend our limited perception and understanding. The talk will describe some basic Physics principles and their application to astronomy, to demonstrate some of what we know, how we know it, and what we don’t know. |
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Jan. 26, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
All-You-Can-Eat CrabFest Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, January 26th, 2019
Time: 5:00pm doors open (Dinner served at 6pm)
Location: 13601 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Price: $65 before Jan 10
$70 after Jan 10 $30 Children 5-12 yrs (Free under 4)
Benefits:
Food Served:
Live and silent auctions are a big hit with prizes ranging from winter vacations in Tahoe to sunny Mexican cruises, and many other vacation homes in SF, Hawaii, and Switzerland, or your own cooking lesson from renowned chef, to custom art, and fine dinning in local restaurants.
Don't miss it - good food, good company, and a good cause. Pick up wrist bands at the event entrance door.
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Taking Philanthropy to next generation: Rotary Directed Funds
Jan. 29, 2019
Beth is The Rotary Foundation’s Major Gift Officer for Zone 26. She joined TRF in June 2016 and brings 24 years of major gift experience to her role, having worked in K-12 and higher education as well as healthcare. Beth is delighted to be working again with Rotarians, having been an active member of both the Hawthorne, CA and Joliet, IL Rotary Clubs and is a current member of D5340’s Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club. Her development career began when she moved to Illinois from Southern California in 1994, serving College of DuPage as Campaign and Major Gifts Officer, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science as Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, and Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center as Vice President of its foundation and volunteer services. Before joining TRF, Beth was the Philanthropic Partnerships Director for MIND Research Institute in Irvine, CA. Prior to 1994, her career included eight years in community redevelopment for the City of Hawthorne, California. Beth is a Certified Fund Raising Executive who has a successful track record of helping donors realize their charitable goals. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. She enjoys volunteer service and currently serves on the Sociology Board of Visitors for UW Madison. Beth and her husband Tom have two children, a granddaughter, and a big dog, Jack. Beth supports Zone 26 out of her home base in Carlsbad, CA. |
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Responding to humanitarian crisis
Feb. 05, 2019
The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In San Jose and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives. |
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Feb. 07, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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4 students will present on 2019 Rotary theme
Feb. 12, 2019
Rotary Clubs of District 5170 sponsor the Richard D. King Annual Youth Speech Contest with three goals in mind for the Club Members and each Speech Contest Participant:
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Feb. 14, 2019 2:05 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Share your love by volunteering on Valentines day at Los Gatos High.
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Seeing Again Guatemala
Feb. 19, 2019
"Seeing Again-Eye Care Guatemala" is an ongoing medical and surgical mission project at the Clinica Maxeña in Santo Tómas La Unión, sponsored by the Diocese of Helena, Montana and the Los Gatos and Santa Cruz California Rotary Clubs. Its purpose is to save and restore sight to a very needy indigenous population in Guatemala. |
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Feb. 19, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Voluteer opportunity - Tuesday 9:30am - 10:30am Once a month our Rotarians prepare food and serve it at Saint Luke's church in Los Gatos. This program was actually started back in the 1990's when one of our Rotarians saw a need to provide food and Shelter for the homeless. Today St. Luke's church not only partners with our club, but others to help fund this on-going program. They provide serve every Tuesday at 10am. |
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Recycling
Feb. 26, 2019
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Feb. 28, 2019 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Every 3 months our club makes dinner and serves a meal for Veterans Affair Fisher House residents. The Fisher House provides housing to military families while their family members are being treated at the VA Hospital.
Location: 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto NOTE: When you arrive at the VA main entrance, take a right at the flag pole and your next right into the Fisher House parking lot. There are two houses. We will be in Fisher House I - the second house on the lot.
What to bring: A casserole, salad, dessert, or drinks that serves 10
Time: 4:30 if you are cooking or warming something on location. 5:30 if you are bringing something that is already warm or doesn't need warming.
Contact: Lisa Norcia Cheskin at lncheskin@gmail.com
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IBM Watson- Ethics & bias in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Mar. 05, 2019
As a movement of society in recent years, there is no day that AI and Machine Learning words are not seen in newspapers etc. In 2007, IBM Research took on the grand challenge of building a computer system called IBM Watson that could compete with champions at the game of Jeopardy! IBM Watson represents a first step into cognitive systems, a new era of computing. Watson builds on the current era of programmatic computing but differs in significant ways. Cognitive systems, such as IBM Watson, can transform how organizations think, act, and operate in the future. |
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Lamling Vista Elementary in rural Nagaland, India
Mar. 07, 2019
Kate Angshing is in charge of fundraising for and managing the Lamling Vista Elementary School in Vennyei’s village in rural Nagaland, India. Kate graduated from UC Davis in 2006 with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. She met her husband on a medical mission trip to India in 2005 and has returned to India several times since then. Kate & her husband are both passionate about youth empowerment, social justice, and public health. Our club continues to provide financial support for teacher salary and school supplies. For more information on Lamling Vista and Sahaya International click here |
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Mar. 07, 2019 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Vehicle autonomy & robotics everywhere
Mar. 12, 2019
Doug Brent just retired as Vice President of Technology Innovation at Trimble, and remains CTO Emeritus there. In that role, he lead technology strategy, and catalyzed collaboration and innovation. Focal projects include augmented reality, software re-platforming and autonomy components/solutions.
Doug has a career of management and leadership in Silicon Valley – as VP of Engineering of several startups including Whistle Communications and Packet Design, as a general manager at IBM and in product development at Apple. Doug also served as COO at the international Internet governance organization ICANN from 2006 to 2010, and serves on the advisory board of Piaggio Fast Forward (focusing on new forms of mobility). Presentation:
Vehicle autonomy, and robotics everywhere
While the timelines are uncertain, self-driving consumer vehicles are a certainty, and this innovation will significantly impact society in terms of traffic, commuting, car ownership and employment. And, this idea of vehicle autonomy is not new. We’ll take a look at the extensive deployment of self-guided vehicles in agriculture and construction today and the impact that these technologies have already had. Along the way, we’ll take a brief look at how all of this technology works.
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jazz band will perform
Mar. 19, 2019
Jenny Anderson, LGUSD music teacher and department head will present the RJ Fisher Jazz band. |
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Mar. 20, 2019 - Mar. 22, 2019
The Enterprise Leadership Conference (ELC) is designed to help develop leadership and presentation skills of 96 industrious high school juniors from throughout Silicon Valley. It is an innovative, informative and interactive experience that provides a strong foundation for college business courses. In this comprehensive introduction to developing a business plan, students are challenged to be visionary, creative, analytical, and competitive as they devise viable business opportunities in a team environment. What is it
What do they learn
What they obtain
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Student will share their ELC business plan
Mar. 26, 2019
What is ELC?The Enterprise Leadership Conference (ELC) is designed to help develop leadership and presentation skills of 96 industrious high school juniors from throughout Silicon Valley. It is an innovative, informative and interactive experience that provides a strong foundation for college business courses. In this comprehensive introduction to developing a business plan, students are challenged to be visionary, creative, analytical, and competitive as they devise viable business opportunities in a team environment. What is it
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Paddles up, bid to help Interact student raise club money
Apr. 02, 2019
Los Gatos High has a service oriented club called Interact it is sponsored by our Rotary club. Interact students meet once a week for lunch and organize community service projects, raise funds, and work alongside Rotary on service projects. As well are part of District 5170 Interact organization and raise funds for the project that is presented at the beginning of each school year. * Intearct District 5170 is one of the largest in the world and are part of Rotary International Youth Services While Interact clubs receive some financial assistance from Rotary clubs & guidance, they govern and support themselves and are included in Rotary International’s “Youth Services” Avenue of Service. Interact students will bring baked goods as well as offer other services such as yard work, pet sitting, or tutoring. |
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Apr. 06, 2019
District 5170 Training Assembly
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Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
Apr. 09, 2019
Speakers: from Lucille Packard Foundation for Children’s Health- Megan Alpers-Raschefsky, Associate Director, Development Communications, MissionThe Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health works in alignment with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and the child health programs of Stanford University School of Medicine. Our mission is to elevate the priority of children's health, and increase the quality and accessibility of children's health care through leadership and direct investment. |
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Human Trafficking
Apr. 16, 2019
As District Attorney, Mr. Rosen created an innovative and nationally acclaimed Conviction Integrity Unit to investigate innocence claims and implement the most professional practices in criminal prosecution. One of the state's most forward-thinking District Attorneys, Jeff Rosen of Santa Clara County, discusses the paradigm shift happening -- and needed -- in California's justice approaches. Since arriving in the Bay Area, Mr. Rosen has served as president of a large synagogue, taught trial advocacy at Santa Clara University Law School, and trained police officers in report-writing. Mr. Rosen received his undergraduate degree from UCLA where he majored in Philosophy and graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also won the prestigious Truman Scholarship and the Outstanding Senior Award. Mr. Rosen received his law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law, where he served on the Moot Court Board and taught English to immigrants. Mr. Rosen's wife serves as a Mr. Rosen's wife serves as a Superior Court Judge for the State of California. They have two daughters. Mr. Rosen enjoys playing sports, reading, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers. An admirer of President Harry Truman, Mr. Rosen believes, "The buck stops here." |
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Rotary Great Race Assembly
Apr. 23, 2019
With only 5 days away from Race day which is Sunday April 29th everyone will know what they were assigned as it is ALL hands on deck to make this Fundraiser happen. If you will be out of town please let Mike know and he can give you a project you can do to help out without being present on race day.
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Apr. 28, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register: At start of RACE - 14500 Big Basin Way, Saratoga CA On April 28, 2019, the Rotary Club of Los Gatos presents the 42nd Annual Great Race, a scenic footrace/walk from Saratoga to Los Gatos. Since 1978 this community event has taken participants from the South Bay and beyond 4-miles down Highway 9 from Big Basin Way in Saratoga to N. Santa Cruz Ave. in Los Gatos. Start time is 8:30AM. Also we are continuing complimentary access to photos taken at the event by professional photographers. You will be able to download- at no cost- all individual and group photos and shots of you breaking away from the pack! Keep those cell phones in your pocket and let a professional take photos this year. This is a $20-$50 option at most races that is included to enhance your race experience. The event is great for racers, joggers, walkers and families. Special rate for kids 12 and under. Proceeds support Rotary's youth and community projects. |
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Short hair detention: the power of love in the face of horror
Apr. 30, 2019
“Short Hair Detention” chronicles Laux’s experiences as a survivor of the Khmer Rouge. Complete with emotional narrative from the perspective of a young teenage girl, Laux candidly discusses her life that was dictated by fear throughout the four years she endured the Cambodian genocide. About the author For more information, please visit ShortHairDetention.com |
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May 02, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Lamling Vista Elementary in rural Nagaland, India
May 07, 2019
Kate Angshing is in charge of fundraising for and managing the Lamling Vista Elementary School in Vennyei’s village in rural Nagaland, India. Kate graduated from UC Davis in 2006 with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. She met her husband Venyei on a medical mission trip to India in 2005 and has returned to India several times since then. Kate & her husband are both passionate about youth empowerment, social justice, and public health More information: http://www.sahaya.org/lamlingvista.html |
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Assessing Cognitive Health in Aging Adults: Fixing a Broken System
May 14, 2019
The talk will cover the current state of assessing cognitive health in aging patients, including the assessment (and re-assessment) cycle, diagnoses, and planning for long-term care. The shortcomings of the current process for patients, their families, and the healthcare system will be discussed along with a commentary on some barriers to slowing/curing/reversing Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Digital cognitive monitoring will then be discussed along with its benefits to aging adults as individuals and as a population. |
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May 14, 2019 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
The Saint Luke's Pantry is an outreach program hosted by Saint Luke's Episcopal Church to serve the homeless in the Los Gatos area. The pantry is open in our Parish Hall at 10:00am on Tuesday mornings to provide food, companionship and clothing to those who need it most. This program receives funding and support from the members of Saint Luke's, other churches in Los Gatos, and the Los Gatos community including Rotary Club of Los Gatos. |
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May 17, 2019 - May 19, 2019
Rotary District Conference, USS Hornet, Alameda will be OUT of this WORLD! Watch video on this conference click here
Come Aboard the USS Hornet for the Rotary 5170 District Conference! DAY 1: Friday, May 17 - 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Premiere of 2019 Sundance Film Festival Award Winning Documentary "Apollo 11", Reception, Dinner Dancing, Honoring Those Who Serve DAY 2: Saturday, May 18 - 8:00 am - 10:00 pm - Parade of Club Flags, Forums/Breakout Sessions, Richard D. King Speech Contest Winner, Dinner with former Astronaut Scott Kelly and Big Band Dancing DAY 3: Sunday, May 19 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - Rotarians Day of Service By Popular Demand, the Rotary D5170 Rotary Open Golf Tournament returns on Friday, May 17 All of this and much much more! Here are the costs for registering for specific events. These are not active links. If you wish to register for an event click HERE
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May 19, 2019 8:30 a.m.
Join fellow Rotarians, friends and family for a casual, fun,( non- tournament ) golf event.
Only 12 slots available for this. If interested, Contact Henry Vitkovich
Cost: $68.00 (Includes golf cart)
Los Lagos Golf Course
2995 Tuers Rd San Jose, California 95121 work: (408) 361-0250 www.playloslagos.com |
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May 19, 2019 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
You do not need to RSVP but if you have questions contact Tina. Please help out a Los Gatos High student that will be cleaning up the Los Gatos Creek. Time: May 19; 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Supplies needed: gloves, trash bags, bringing a water bottle Location: The entrance to the creek is located in a driveway at Maple Lane and East Main Street. The business next door is Capelli Salon at 14 East Main Street.
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May 23, 2019 4:30 p.m.
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Get to know our newest members
May 28, 2019
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The Fisher House
Jun. 11, 2019
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Jun. 14, 2019 5:00 p.m.
Calling all Rotarians, we are having a family BBQ and potluck. Bring your spouse, children, grandchildren and extended family & friends. Come and enjoy riding the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and Bill Mason Carousel.
Our club will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and non-alcohol drinks. Bring a salad, appetizer, side dish or dessert to share. As well as your own wine or beer if you choose. Meet us at the outdoor BBQ our club provided for Billy Jones RR in Oak Meadow Park
Age 13 & Older: $10
Age 6 to 12: $5
Age 5 & Under: Free
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Rotary connects the world!
Jun. 18, 2019
Marty will share the new organization structure and committees, his presidential goals and more about Rotary International 2019 - 2020 new theme "Rotary Connects the World" Rotary vision: Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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