This meeting was brought to order by President Mike Norcia at 12:30 PM, on Tuesday the May 23,2023.
Pledge of Allegiance
- Led by Erin
Inspiration
- Led by Haryl Pascal explained the meaning of Inspiration as mentally stimulated action to do something creative. He mentioned people get inspired for a reason, by a situation and sometimes people we meet.
Guests at the meeting
- Lydia Rosen Guest of Hal Rosen
- Newton guest of Andrew
- Rachel guest of Jeff Barnett
- Cindy Brian Guest Speaker
- Donald Krenn Guest Speaker San Jose Dance
Announcements:
- Family Bar b que is on June 2 @5 pm at Oak Meadow Park. A big family event.
- 2023-2024 Budget those needing adjustments for the coming fiscal year need to contact Patti by June 1
- Kathy did an outstanding job decorating the eggs and Mike made a mention “OUT OF THIS WORLD”.
30 for 30
- Jeff Barnett proud to announce his daughter Rachel graduation
- Patti thanked everyone for their good wishes
- Hal thanked his wife for being a good patient after her surgery
- Andrew proud to announce his daughter’s graduation.
We had some extra time and President Mike played Rotary Trivia and many of us won prizes.
Main Event
- The San Jose Dance Company presenters were Cindy Brian and Donald Krenn. They explained how they build and strengthen communities through dance and nurture creative spirit of professional and emerging dance artist.
- The San Jose Dance company was established in2003 by Gary Masters, Melanie Doener, Maria Basile and Fred Mathews. They perform in the Bay Area, nationally and internationally.
- They had recently hosted a Spring Dance festival on April 29 and 30th at the Eastridge Mall for free. It was an amazing 2 day event with participants from various cultures. The diversity of the Bay Area helped to bring out colorful performances with beautiful outfits, music and rhythm.
- San Jose Dance Co gives professional high quality jobs, gives lessons elementary through high school and has been continuing mentoring program at Independ High school for the last 20 years.
- Going forward they need to increase patrons, need more space for rehearsals and need help to expand their Board of Directors.
- They made a mention if Los Gatos Rotary could support them, and mentioned if we could add them at our website, sponsor space for rehearsals, sign up patrons.?
The meeting was adjourned by Mike at 1.30 pm.