Call to Order
Paul Johnson called the meeting to order at 12:30pm.
Pledge
Skip Brewster led the pledge.
Skip Brewster led the pledge.
Guests and Visiting Rotarians
- David Freed
- Teresa Fiskus
- Eric Dunstan
- Brad Stahl
Decor
Beautifully decorated Valentine and Olympic eggs by Kathie and Randy for St. Luke’s! Thank you, Kathie.
Inspiration
Judy Rodriguez read a Valentine story called Love in a Salsa Jar about the importance of shared memories.
Judy Rodriguez read a Valentine story called Love in a Salsa Jar about the importance of shared memories.
Club Activities
Pictures were shown of the First Tuesday event at Galli Tasting House.
Pictures were shown of the First Tuesday event at Galli Tasting House.
Donation
Brad Stahl, Ed Stahl’s son, was at the meeting and on behalf of his whole family donated $10,000 to our club that Ed Stahl had bequeathed. He thanked the club for being such an important part of Ed’s life, and Paul thanked him for the generous donation and acknowledged what a valuable member Ed was in our Club.
Swag Opportunity
Karen Briones announced that order forms will be going out tomorrow for Rotary merchandise including polo shirts, hats, zip up jackets, and more. All orders will be charged to our Rotary account. Reach out to Karen Briones with any questions.
Blood Drive
The blood drive will be held on March 21 from 8:30 to 1:00pm at St. Luke’s. We are partnering with the Stanford Blood Center. Anyone who donates will receive a $20 gift card.
The blood drive will be held on March 21 from 8:30 to 1:00pm at St. Luke’s. We are partnering with the Stanford Blood Center. Anyone who donates will receive a $20 gift card.
Grateful Garment Outreach
Grateful Garment Outreach dates are February 19 and March 14. Volunteers will be filling backpacks with necessities, comfort and love for victims of sexual assault.
Grateful Garment Outreach dates are February 19 and March 14. Volunteers will be filling backpacks with necessities, comfort and love for victims of sexual assault.
Community Service
Hunger at Home food distribution pictures were shared from last Monday. Thanks to Lissa and Jeff for their stellar leadership with the Community Service Committee and all the fabulous outreach projects they provide for our Club!
Rotary CrabFest 2026
A huge thank you to Michelle Strachan and her dream team for a fabulous CrabFest. Revenue was estimated at $152,225, expenses were $28,099, with a net raise of $124,126.
Fund the Need raised $31,600 and our Rotary Charities will receive $92,526.
Special Thanks
- Elaine Ware, Auction Lead
- Tina Orsi-Hartigan, Sergio Michel, Andrew Stearns, Food Leads
- Patti van der Burg, Sponsorship Lead
- Derrick Du and David Wells, Software Leads
- Suzanne Boxer-Gassman, Mentor extraordinaire and table coordinator
- Nathan Pendleton, Volunteer Lead
- Art Rabitz, John Pencer, Greg Gentile, Steering Committee
- Rachelle Lopp, Marketing Lead
- Dan Snyder, Set-up Lead and Cash
- Lissa Kreisler and John Pencer, Emcees
- Tina Orsi-Hartigan and Greg Gentile, Interact Leads
- Dick Konrad, Scouts
- John Colwell, Bartender Lead
- Karen Briones, Signage
- Mike Norcia, Suzy Deline, Doug Carlen, Crab Concierges
- Cindy Gentile, Centerpieces
- Paul Mudgett, Health permits
Additional thank you to all members who helped with food prep, check-out, check-in, set-up, bartending, soliciting donations, decorations, clean-up, marketing, youth supervision, food storage and crab techs. And a big thank you to all who attended, bid on auction items and bought tickets. What a great success. Thank you, Michelle, for your leadership!
Recognition
Paul presented Michelle Strachan, Elaine Ware and Tina Orsi-Hartigan each with a Power of One Pin for all their hard work and leadership at the CrabFest.
Crab Cake Follow-up
Follow-up with the sale of crab cakes from the leftover crab from the evening. Thank you to Eric Eberlee and his team.
John Pencer sold five packages containing crab cakes and two New York steaks.
Twelve packages of crab cakes.
Four packages of fresh crab.
Follow-up with the sale of crab cakes from the leftover crab from the evening. Thank you to Eric Eberlee and his team.
John Pencer sold five packages containing crab cakes and two New York steaks.Twelve packages of crab cakes.
Four packages of fresh crab.
Rotary Youth Exchange
Merel, our Rotary exchange student from the Netherlands, spoke about her time as an exchange student in Los Gatos. She has loved her school experience and was impressed by the connection between the teachers and students at LGHS. She has been travelling, attending sports events, celebrated her first Halloween, and has participated in many service opportunities. Thank you to all and especially to Donna Brewster, who is the Director of our Youth Exchange program.
Guest Speakers
Los Gatos Police Department.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 1:30pm.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:30pm.