Pledge
The pledge was led by Judy Rodriguez.
Inspiration
Inspiration was by Jeff Barnett. He outlined many ways of appreciating nature, how the wilderness can heal, and the importance of ecology. He also notes the environment is the most recently added 7th pillar of Rotary’s areas of focus.
Inspiration was by Jeff Barnett. He outlined many ways of appreciating nature, how the wilderness can heal, and the importance of ecology. He also notes the environment is the most recently added 7th pillar of Rotary’s areas of focus.
Tina noted Paul Johnson was just named Los Gatan of the year by the Chamber of Commerce at their annual gala, and he subsequently got a standing ovation.
Tina announced the Richard King District speech contest for today’s program, thanking Debbie and Mark who chaired it at the district level.
Speaker topics included the importance of gratitude, the power of kindness, sustained humble service versus performative service (finalist), and service thru advocating for the oppressed as neutrality helps the oppressor (finalist). The judges and timers were thanked, the speakers gave short bios, and the winners were announced, and they will move on to the next level.
Announcements
- Randy and Kathy had Easter themed eggs for St Lukes pantry this week, their 220th week!
- Hunger at Home has 2 dates coming up. See Paul’s email for details.
- The first Tuesday social for April is at Heritage Pub and Chop House April 7 5:30-7:30 (no club meeting that day). There will be discounted pricing.
- April 14 meeting will be at Blossom Hill Elementary since Shir Hadash is celebrating a Jewish holiday.
- Paul thanked all the club members who coordinate weekly meetings from setup, to food, to flowers, to desserts and drinks, to take down.
- Dante the club AV helper got a job and is moving on.
Rotarian Guests
- Mary from Niles (Carol’s sister)
- Jennifer Simmons from Capitola/Aptos
- Elizabeth Jackson from East Palo Alto
- Lisa Blankoff and guest from Gilroy
- Nelson from Capitola/Aptos
- Justion Wong from Palo Alto
- Speakers announce their guests and family
30 for 30
- Skip Brewster encouraged all to see the LG NUMU exhibit by high school artists
- Judy Rodriguez and Avis thanked Eric Eberle for his crab pants and crab cakes…and Eric matched those pledges!
- Kirsten announced her baby granddaughter for $100
- Paul Christenson gave $200 to scholarship for a recent mega ski trip and encouraged all to maintain their fitness
- Barbara Rogan gave $50 in honor of Tina’s speech program leadership
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned.
