Call to Order
Paul Johnson opened the meeting at 12:30.
Pledge
Judy Rodriguez led us in the flag salute.
Judy Rodriguez led us in the flag salute.
Guests
Flavio Diaz, potential new member, just moved here
Meredith Ahearn, visiting Rotarian from New Zealand
Jack Chevrin, former member, and Ellen Slosman
Flavio Diaz, potential new member, just moved here
Meredith Ahearn, visiting Rotarian from New Zealand
Jack Chevrin, former member, and Ellen Slosman
Inspiration
In honor of Presidents Day, Judy Rodriguez talked about Rotarian Jimmy Carter and how he embodied Rotary values for peace, humanitarian work, compassion, and community.
In honor of Presidents Day, Judy Rodriguez talked about Rotarian Jimmy Carter and how he embodied Rotary values for peace, humanitarian work, compassion, and community.
Service Projects
St. Luke’s
Did you know the eggs for the homeless decorated by Randy Cobb and Kathie Benko every week come from their own chickens? Paul Johnson showed a photo of their chicken coop.
Grateful Garment
Lissa Kreisler talked about the one we did last week filling backpacks and how meaningful it is to serve those who have experienced sexual violence. The next opportunity to help is March 14.
Lissa Kreisler talked about the one we did last week filling backpacks and how meaningful it is to serve those who have experienced sexual violence. The next opportunity to help is March 14.
JW House
They served a meal last week. We go almost every month. March 31 is the next one.
They served a meal last week. We go almost every month. March 31 is the next one.
Hunger at Home
Suzanne Boxer Gassman talked about Hunger at Home and how worthwhile it was to volunteer last week. There was a job for everyone, it was satisfying work, and they gave 75 lbs of food to over 230 families.
Suzanne Boxer Gassman talked about Hunger at Home and how worthwhile it was to volunteer last week. There was a job for everyone, it was satisfying work, and they gave 75 lbs of food to over 230 families.
Blood Drive
Jeff Blum talked about the Blood Drive on March 21. We have 18 blood donor sign ups so far, but we need 40. Donate blood. You can save two lives with one donation. Tell your friends.
Lissa Kreisler presented the $1,000 check from Pasquale from the holiday benefit we had in December.
Paul thanked Lissa Kreisler and Jeff Blum for the extraordinary service opportunities they set up for us as Community Service Committee chairs and gave them a Power of One Award.
Mike Norcia talked about our Grande project in El Salvador. Six Los Gatos Rotarians are headed next week to El Salvador to visit the school we support and bring the Spanish books we collected for them.
Do you want Los Gatos Rotary to support a charity you love? Champion a grant. The deadline is February 28. The application link is in the President’s newsletter.
CrabFest and Auction
Michelle Strachan spoke about our record revenue at this year’s CrabFest. We raised $127,686. $31,500 went to Fund the Need, the San Jose Firefighters Foundation, which means we will pay for their entire burn camp this year. $96,186 will go to our charities. Congratulations all.
Suzanne Boxer Gassman made a video of the CrabFest, which was shared with the club. As always, a fantastic evening.
Rotary Swag
Orders for hats, t-shirts, polos, and jackets with the Rotary logo are due Friday, February 27. See the link in the President’s newsletter or in your email box.
Orders for hats, t-shirts, polos, and jackets with the Rotary logo are due Friday, February 27. See the link in the President’s newsletter or in your email box.
30 for 30
Ryan Rosenberg invited us to the Chefs of Compassion fundraiser for our partners at West Valley Community Services on Friday, March 27.
Carol Goedde spoke about the Inner Wheel fundraiser event she attended in San Ramon to raise funds for prosthetic limbs for children.
Leroy Neider is moving to be closer to his daughter and donated $250 to the club. He thanked Mike Norcia for helping with the real estate transaction. Lucky for us, he didn’t move far.
There are a few tickets left for the Tea Party on April 18, hosted by Sergio Michel, Anna Maria Valenzuela, and Patti van der Burg.
Richard D. King Speech Contest
Carol Goedde encouraged us to sponsor the Richard D. King speech contest so we can give bigger prizes.
Tina Orsi Hartigan introduced our club-level speech contest and the participants gave their speeches. The winner goes on to area and then district level contests.
Grace Krasniewicz won second place. She is a LGHS junior, plays volleyball, does mock trial, and speech and debate, and is a newly published author.
Farah Thariq won first place. She is a LGHS junior, VP of the Interact Club, and participates in mock trial.
Congratulations to both. Farah will represent our club at the next level of competition.
