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Dec. 20, 2019 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Get your tickets for the opening night of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (click here) and help families of critically ill children. All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Bay Area and Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health (LPFCH) who provide families an affordable place to stay, meals, schooling, camps for siblings, counseling, and much more - allowing them to stay together at a difficult time.
- Friday December 20 at 5:45 at the Los Gatos Theatre! - Bring the whole family, costumes encouraged! Los Gatos purchased every seat in the main theatre and will be hosting families who are staying at the Ronald McDonald House as their child is being treated. $100 prize for best costume. |
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Securing Democracy with Civic Tech, ePluribus
Jan. 07, 2020
We dream of a more secure, engaged, and unified democracy. Out of many, we are one. ePluribus goal is to make it insanely easy for Americans to send official messages to their representatives and Unum ID to empower them to do so as verified constituents. ePluribus and Unum ID together stop bots and meddling from wreaking havoc on in our politics. ePluribus is a civic engagement platform that addresses problem (1) by providing a suite of tools: a mobile app, Chrome extension, and embeddable widget. These tools literally put representatives in the palm of your hand, from Trump down to your Superintendent of Public Instruction. Unum ID is a blockchain identity platform that address problem (2) with a mobile app that lets people verify their identities and share personal data with unprecedented privacy and security. Each user’s data is stored ONLY on their device; there is literally no database. Since over 1 billion people were affected by data breaches in 2018, it’s hard to overstate how important this is. |
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3D Printing of Real Products
Jan. 14, 2020
Abstract: Dr. Joseph M. DeSimone co-founded Carbon in 2013 and served as the company’s CEO until being named Executive Chairman in 2019. As CEO, Joe grew Carbon from a small team of scientists and engineers into 500-person global company valued at almost $2.5 billion that is defining the digital revolution in 3D printing. Previously unmakeable products are already being manufactured at scale. Examples include the large-scale production of midsoles for the adidas Futurecraft 4D shoes, mass-customized dental products, next-generation football helmets by Riddell, and parts on Ford production vehicles. Bio: Joe grew up in the Philadelphia area and studied chemistry at Ursinus College, a small liberal arts school in his hometown. A first-generation college student, he was inspired by chemistry and went on to earn his Ph.D. at Virginia Tech in 1990, joining the faculty at UNC that same year. He quickly achieved international recognition as a scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur, earning major accolades including the U.S. Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award and the Lemelson-MIT Prize. In 2016 President Obama awarded him the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honor in the U.S. for achievement and leadership in advancing technological progress.An author of over 350 scientific publications and a named inventor on nearly 200 issued patents, Joe maintains academic appointments at both UNC and North Carolina State University. He is one of only roughly 20 individuals elected to all three U.S. National Academies—the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine, and the National Academy of Engineering. Joe currently resides in Monte Sereno, California with his wife of 30 years, Suzanne. They have two children and two grandchildren. |
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Changing Botany of Santa Cruz Mountains
Jan. 21, 2020
Ann spent her undergraduate years at the University of Michigan where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology. Her interest in plant pathology started there but she took a five year diversion working in the field of medical diagnostics and molecular biology research. After that long wait, she returned to plant pathology to earn a master’s degree at UC Berkeley. Her work has been primarily in disease diagnostics of ornamental plants, first with Soil and Plant Lab in Orange CA, and then with Nurserymen’s Exchange in Half Moon Bay. She currently works 3/4 time at Montalvo Art Center in Saratoga as the Landscape Curator, consults privately in plant pathology and arboriculture and teaches horticultural classes at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills and Merritt College in Oakland. One of her long time and current enjoyments is volunteering at the "Sick Plant Clinic" at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden. She is also an active volunteer in the UCCE Master Gardener program of Santa Clara County.
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Jan. 25, 2020 5:00 p.m.
All-You-Can-Eat CrabFest Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, January 25th, 2020
Time: 5:00pm (Dinner served at 5:45pm)
Location: 13601 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Price: $70 before Jan 10
$80 after Jan 10 $30 Children 6-12 FREE Children 5 and under
* Seats can be reserved if you have a group of 8 or more. Email Suzanne and let her know the name to put it under.
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, custom art, fine dinning in local restaurants, and private hosted dinners.
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Money and Crypto Currencies
Jan. 28, 2020
Wayne Gregori is a technologist and entrepreneur that has the rare talent of translating the complex world of Bitcoin and blockchain out of the abstract and into concrete, real world examples in a fluid and entertaining manner. He first took an interest in Bitcoin in 2014 thanks to the innovation and promise of blockchain technology (the foundational bitcoin technology). But over time he became equally interested in the potential social impact Bitcoin/blockchain might have on our human communities and on the institutions upon which society relies so heavily; government, finance (banking) and security. Money might be the most imporant and misunderstood concept in modern society. Bitcoin and crypto currencies are at the root of a global conversation that will force the re-evaluation of the global financial system. Fiat currencies (like the dollar) have an average life of 27.5 years. Our current dollar (since we left the gold standard in 1971) is 48 years old. Bitcoin and other cytypto currencies will challenge the dollar and the banking system that underpins our financial system. This presentation covers, the history of money, social drivers behind bitcoin, explanation of how bitcoin works, and the competitive landscape of other crypto currencies. |
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Rotary Richard D. King Speech Contest
Feb. 04, 2020
This year speech theme - matches Rotary international - “Rotary Connects The World”
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. 06, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1st Thursday - Feb 6 starting 5:30pm
Los Gatos Lodge Bar & Grill
50 Los Gatos–Saratoga Rd. Phone: 408/354-3300 There will be two bartenders to take your drink and appetizer orders. They will start a tab for you with your credit card or you can pay cash.
Appetizers: Menu is available HERE. They are offering Appetizers throughout the evening at half price!
Cocktails: Happy Hour is until 6:00pm. They would not extend the Happy Hour pricing since they are offering half price on the Appetizers.
For your information……if you want to stay for dinner, the restaurant only serves until 8:00pm
This will be the first Happy Hour to be held in 2020. Hope to see you there.!!!
If you have any questions, contact Maddie Smith @ 408/921-6441 or
maddiesm@sbcglobal.net |
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Ancient Chinese culture and current issues
Feb. 11, 2020
About the Speaker Born and raised in China, Mr. Nan Su came to the U.S. in 1989. Mr. Su has been serving as a news commentator for SOH International Chinese Radio Network and NTD International TV network since 2003, and has made many speeches at public events in the past decade on China-related topics. Mr. Su currently is a Senior Reporter for The Epoch Times, a newspaper published in 35 countries and 23 languages. In addition to his media work, Mr. Su has also been an activist for China’s human rights. He was one of the coordinators of Human Rights Torch Relay in 2008 prior to Beijing Olympics Game. Starting from Athens, Human Rights Torch Relay spanned from July 2007 to July 2008, with stops at more than 140 cities around the world in order to raise international awareness of China’s human rights situation. Mr. Su was instrumental in making San Jose as the first stop of the torch relay in North America. Mr. Su has been married for 30 years, and currently lives with his wife and two daughters in San Jose, California. About the Presentation Many people have long been interested in China. This is true today more than ever before. The ethical values and principles derived from traditional Chinese culture helped create five-thousand years of splendor in Chinese history. With the current state of the world, understanding the true China has never been more important. Titles "Wisdom and Humanity from Ancient Chinese Culture”, this new presentation is the continuation of the previous well-received program: The Renaissance of Traditional Chinese Culture, which was presented to and overwhelmingly welcomed by more than 250 organizations in Northern California. While the previous program bridged the ancient Chinese culture and modern American culture with humanity, the current 2nd presentation reveals the ancient philosophies deeply rooted in the Chinese culture since its very beginning, and explains how traditional Chinese culture built based upon these philosophies. |
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Feb. 11, 2020 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Rotary Club of Cupertino has invited Sylvia Whitlock to be the speaker at their Club's regular meeting on Wednesday March 11, 2020 (12 - 1:30pm).
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The future of Computing
Feb. 18, 2020
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Advancements in technology are accelerating, creating new opportunities for companies towards transformation of industries and growth in businesses. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key disruptor. The future of computing is anchored in three core principles and I will explore the future of bits, neurons and qubits.
Bio: Sandeep Gopisetty is an IBM Distinguished Engineer, Director of AI, Systems & Solutions Research, and is responsible for advancing cognitive enterprises. With over 25 years of IBM Research experience, he has a passion for nurturing high performance, global and multi disciplinary teams to bring innovation from Research to the market in collaboration with product groups, services, customers, and universities. Sandeep joined Los Gatos Rotary in May of this year.
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Protecting California's Natural Resources
Feb. 25, 2020
Josh Zulliger currently works as a Game Warden with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and has worked with the Department for the last 11 years. Working in law enforcement, however, was not always Josh's dream. In 1995, Josh joined the United States Cost Guard. After a year on a Coast Guard Cutter in Alaska Josh transferred to Humboldt Bay where he finished his tour in the United Stated Coast Guard. He later received a degree from Humboldt State University in Industrial Technology with the hopes of becoming a high school shop teacher. Those dreams never became reality however, as Josh gained a passion for the outdoors and the oceans of the North Coast. In 2008, he became a Game Warden, assigned to patrolling the rivers, streams, and oceans of the North Coast from southern Mendocino County to the Oregon border. In 2016 he joined one of the Department's first Watershed Enforcement Teams (now Cannabis Enforcement Teams), which works with biologists to protect California's natural resources from exploitation by those in the legal and illegal cannabis industry. Josh currently lives and works in Humboldt County, the heart of the "Emerald Triangle". He lives near the City of Fortuna with his fiancé (an elk biologist) and their small family of dogs, cat, beef, and chickens. |
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Feb. 29, 2020 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rotary District 5170 Area 8 Rotarians, Interact students, Rotaract, friends and family, will join together with Rise Against Hunger and package 10,000+ meals that will be sent to those in need around the world. REGISTER: HERE (tinyurl.com/area8serviceproject) The event will be held on Saturday February 29, 2020, at 9:30 am at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino. The Rotary clubs collectively contributed a total of $3,500.00 towards the project. “The 10,152 packaged meals will be consolidated onto a shipping container that has space for 280,000 meals, “ said Terry Lewis, Community Engagement Coordinator of Rise Against Hunger.” “ Typically the meals from the RISE AGAINST HUNGER location end up with our Southeast Asian partners. The meals packaged on the 29th will most likely be shipped within 1-2 months of the hands-on project event,” he added. “Rotarians are here to serve and support our communities locally and internationally, and Rise Against Hunger is especially important as we collaborate to end hunger by packaging meals that will feed the most vunerable around the world.” said Helene Davis, Assistant Governor, Area 8, Rotary District 5170. |
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Mar. 05, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Artificial Intelligence Applied to Autonomous Vehicles
Mar. 10, 2020
Tim Wong leads the Autonomous Vehicle Technical Marketing team for NVIDIA. Tim works with our customers, partners and suppliers to enable self-driving technology using our DRIVE platform, along with AI and deep neural networks for high-quality, robust and flexible self-driving solutions. Before joining NVIDIA, Tim was the president of the MHL Consortium where he drove the adoption and licensing of MHL technology into more than 950 million smartphones, displays and accessories. Tim received his B.S. in Computer Engineering from Boston University, his M.S. in Computer Science from USC, and his Mini-MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at UPenn and the AT&T School of Business. |
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Mar. 10, 2020 - Mar. 12, 2020
Support District 5170 Vietnam Project by spending 2 nights on the beautiful coastline in Mendocino. Mah Jongg Social Get-away: March 10, 11 12 at Little River Inn, Mendocino: This vacation will support the Rotary District 5170 Vietnam Project, which funds scholarships for school girls in Vietnam. |
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Mar. 11, 2020
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Rotary Club of Cupertino has invited: Listen to her being interviewed if you can not make it: click here |
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Mar. 17, 2020 7:00 p.m.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Mar 17, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vpMpdOGpqD8pMSxD8TTW_dAfNC6p-C82XA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Mar. 28, 2020 8:30 a.m. - Apr. 30, 2020
Out of concern for public safety and the recommendations of health officials, we have modified the 2020 Rotary Club of Los Gatos Great Race which was scheduled to be held on April 19.
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Exploring - Antartica to Mt. Everest
Apr. 21, 2020
Jim Williams founded Exploradus in 1985. His lifelong curiosity with fascinating cultures and pristine places inspired him to share his passion for exploration with his clients. Jim Williams has been touted as the Ernest Shackleton (a renegade Polar explorer of the 1900s) of our time. From successfully guiding the Seven Summits (the highest mountains of each of the seven continents) in under one year, to retracing Shackleton’s epic crossing of South Georgia Islands in the hazardous Antarctic to co-leading the first Ski Expedition to the South Pole, Jim has earned a world-class reputation as an explorer and mountain guide. He was bestowed the prestigious Lowell Thomas Award by the Explorers Club in 2009. |
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Jun. 04, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Jun. 04, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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San Jose International Airport operations
Jun. 09, 2020 11:00 a.m.
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Curbing Human Trafficking
Jun. 16, 2020
She is the Supervising Attorney for the Workers’ Rights Program at the Santa Clara University School of Law. Ms. Silver-Taube has extensive had collaboration with the Vietnamese American Bar Association and the Filipino Bar Association. She is also the Legal Services Chair for the South Bay coalition to End Human Trafficking, and has received multiple awards for her work. |