President's Opening
President Rachelle announced that our beloved Tom Boyce lost his wife Carol of many years. Many of us knew her well and all were shocked and saddened. Cards would be appreciated.
Inspiration
John Pencer shared several wise quotes about life.
Guests
- Karla Carlen, Doug’s wife, visiting for the second time
- Saeed, introduced by Jeff Blum, from London, wants to join
- David Dury, third meeting and submitted an application for membership
Upcoming Opportunities
- Tuesday, Aug. 4: First Tuesday Social at Tasting House, 368 Village Lane
- Tuesday, Aug. 25: Annual Summer Barbecue at Oak Meadow Park, 5:00pm, $55 per person. Sign up for setup or cleanup. See Tina.
- Saturday, Sept. 19: Volunteer at our Rotary Booth at Taste of Los Gatos or Rotary Collaborative Impact Summit
- West Valley Services Back to School Shopping Event is coming up. See email for details.
A photo was shared from the recent Pacific Clinic backpack event where our club members packed 1000 backpacks.
A photo was shared of the monthly St Luke’s decorated eggs.
Donate Blood
Donate Blood Aug. 22. Save a life.
Donate Blood Aug. 22. Save a life.
Great Race
Great Race Sept. 26. Register now. A sheet was passed to make registration or sponsoring as easy as checking a box. Mike announced the big push is to get registrants.
Great Race Sept. 26. Register now. A sheet was passed to make registration or sponsoring as easy as checking a box. Mike announced the big push is to get registrants.
Rotary Moment
Rachelle shared a special moment when Michelle Strachen last year described her Rotary humanitarian Guatemala trip as “Aside from raising my kids, the most important work I’ve ever done.”
Rachelle shared a special moment when Michelle Strachen last year described her Rotary humanitarian Guatemala trip as “Aside from raising my kids, the most important work I’ve ever done.”
Blue Badge Bio
George Rossmann gave his Blue Badge Bio. George has five children and moved here 53 years ago. He served in Vietnam, then got a PhD and worked in main frames. He earned a business degree at Stanford. He described the ups and downs of his start ups and investments by saying, “Invest with me, not in me.” He has been part of a group that gives business advice to dozens of non-profits. He also went to culinary school and serves on town commissions with Jeff, Greg, and Dick.
Service Award
Gae La Torre presented a valuable Service Award to Skip Brewster, as he wasn’t at the Roast and Toast to receive it in June.
30 for 30
- Ryan Rosenberg: See him to be added to a mailing list for his upcoming band gigs.
- Kirsten Bridges: $100 to scholarship in honor of her daughter.
- Andrew Howard: Four LG Little League teams have gone deep into playoffs this season, including his son’s team.
- Lissa Kreisler: There is a first time blood shortage nationally, so come out Aug. 22 when we partner with Stanford Blood Center.
- Dick Konrad pledged $50 in honor of George Rossman capitulating to pressure and joining the club. This was seconded by Jeffrey, Greg Gentile ($50 to scholarship), and Leroy.
Speaker
Susan Shillinglaw, long-time friend of Marie Rector and an esteemed Professor, spoke on John Steinbeck’s Life.