Call to Order
Meeting called to order by Vice-President Terri Trotter at 12:30pm.
Meeting called to order by Vice-President Terri Trotter at 12:30pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Ane Troger led the pledge of allegiance.
Ane Troger led the pledge of allegiance.
Inspiration
Elaine Ware read an inspirational poem about resilience, hope and courage.
Elaine Ware read an inspirational poem about resilience, hope and courage.
Visitors
Jim Childers (Prospective Member?), guest of John Walker
Mark Scianna, guest of Brad Strand
Jim Childers (Prospective Member?), guest of John Walker
Mark Scianna, guest of Brad Strand
Decor
Decorated eggs for St. Lukes Pantry — Santa Claus is coming to town.
Thank you, Kathie and Randy!
Decorated eggs for St. Lukes Pantry — Santa Claus is coming to town.
Thank you, Kathie and Randy!
Announcements
Red Badge Presentations
Suzy Deline sponsored by Mike Norcia
Jeanie Colclough sponsored by John Walker
Suzy Deline sponsored by Mike Norcia
Jeanie Colclough sponsored by John Walker
Service Opportunities
Town of Los Gatos Making Magical Memories — Lissa will send out another email request for this weekend.
There are a few tickets left to see Pasquale’s Italian Christmas Concert at the Hammer Theater in downtown San Jose, Dec. 14th at 7:30pm. The Rotary Club of Los Gatos is a beneficiary of the concert.
A short video of the December social hosted by the Pencers was presented. Thank you Suzanne Boxer-Gassman for putting this together.
Photos from the Christmas Parade were shared.
There are a few tickets left to see Pasquale’s Italian Christmas Concert at the Hammer Theater in downtown San Jose, Dec. 14th at 7:30pm. The Rotary Club of Los Gatos is a beneficiary of the concert.
A short video of the December social hosted by the Pencers was presented. Thank you Suzanne Boxer-Gassman for putting this together.
Photos from the Christmas Parade were shared.
2026/2027 Nominating Committee Report
Patti van der Burg presented the report and explained the nominating and voting process. The selection is as follows:
Patti van der Burg presented the report and explained the nominating and voting process. The selection is as follows:
President Elect (Presidential Term starts July 2027) — Ramon Ware
Vice President — Ryan Rosenberg
Secretary — Elaine Ware
Assistant Secretary — Karen Briones
Treasurer — Ramon Ware
Assistant Treasurer #1 — Dan Snyder
Assistant Treasurer #2 — Nathan Pendleton
Sergeant at Arms — Greg Butterfield
Director #1 — John Walker
Director #2 — Lissa Kreisler
Investments Committee Member — Doug Carlen
Scholarship Committee Member — Marie Rector
Vice President — Ryan Rosenberg
Secretary — Elaine Ware
Assistant Secretary — Karen Briones
Treasurer — Ramon Ware
Assistant Treasurer #1 — Dan Snyder
Assistant Treasurer #2 — Nathan Pendleton
Sergeant at Arms — Greg Butterfield
Director #1 — John Walker
Director #2 — Lissa Kreisler
Investments Committee Member — Doug Carlen
Scholarship Committee Member — Marie Rector
The vote to confirm the above candidates will be next week.
Member Spotlight
Cindy Gentile presented Carol Abela. A man who speaks two languages, has had two major successful careers and has fed most of us at many events.
He told us the story of how, in the beginning, he wanted to help at BBQs and in the kitchen, but was told that in order for that to happen, somebody had to die. Fortunately, for everyone’s sake, Carol was able to enjoy helping with BBQing and in the kitchen without anyone dying and has been so generous with all of us ever since.
He shared that he probably joined Rotary for the wrong reasons, but stayed for the right reasons. Rotary is honored to have you, Carol!
Presentation
Anjana Bose presented Radha Seva, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting the widows and the local Brajavasis of Govardhan in Vrindavan, India.
Anjana Bose presented Radha Seva, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting the widows and the local Brajavasis of Govardhan in Vrindavan, India.
- They serve widows who have been abandoned and have very little or no worldly possessions.
- They provide dignity by hiring them, educating them, feeding them and maintaining life otherwise invisible.
- They restore and protect ancient historical lands which have been neglected and abandoned.
- They bring dignity back into their lives.
30 for 30
- Patti Van der Burg for Jean-Marc’s wife’s costume at the Christmas Parade
- Fabio, who struggled to find a new job and finally found one
- Lissa for Henry Vitkovich, who had signed up to help with the trolley this weekend in Los Gatos
- Jeff, who had to match Lissa
- Jeffrey Barnett, who visited relatives in the twin cities
- Doug Brent for Patti and the Nominating Committee
- Tom Picraux is looking for a Santa for his organization this weekend
- Kristina Strand acknowledged Terri Trotter, John Pencer and Patti Van der Burg for their kindness during the Christmas Parade
Guest Speaker
Sydnee Journal speaking about “Pioneering the Future: How Aurora is Advancing Autonomous Trucking”.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 1:30pm.
Meeting adjourned at 1:30pm.