Call to Order
President Paul called the meeting to order.
President Paul called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge was led by Greg Gentile.
The pledge was led by Greg Gentile.
Visitors
Visitors were introduced:
Visitors were introduced:
- Richard Bobis’ sister in law, Nancy Lippman, was visiting from Florence Italy.
- Mitsy Dormity (spelling uncertain) was visiting for the second time.
- Joe Albers was visiting from Grande Center in El Salvador.
- A Los Gatos Morning visitor announced she will soon be a red badger in our club.
Announcements
Paul thanked Michelle Myers Nelson for the festive Halloween decor and shared that the centerpieces were available to take home.
Pictures of fall themed St. Luke’s eggs were shared, thanks to Randy and Kathy.
Paul thanked Michelle Myers Nelson for the festive Halloween decor and shared that the centerpieces were available to take home.
Pictures of fall themed St. Luke’s eggs were shared, thanks to Randy and Kathy.
Inspiration
Dan Snyder shared inspiration from someone he greatly admires, his daughter Allison. Although she struggled in reading and math in her early grades, she persevered, excelled, and is now publishing astrophysics papers that he cannot understand. He encouraged everyone not to give up due to early test results or underestimate the power of education.
Dan Snyder shared inspiration from someone he greatly admires, his daughter Allison. Although she struggled in reading and math in her early grades, she persevered, excelled, and is now publishing astrophysics papers that he cannot understand. He encouraged everyone not to give up due to early test results or underestimate the power of education.
Blue Badge Bio
Seb Frey (pronounced Fry) presented his bio. He was raised in Berkeley and attended the same school as Kamala Harris. He spent several years in the San Francisco boys choir. He attended UCSC and worked as a database application developer. His career took him to Alaska, Portland, and Malaysia before he realized he preferred sales and became a Realtor and Broker. He has two teens and was previously a Capitola Rotarian. He now serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Realtors and shared that he loves Los Gatos and his colleagues at Compass.
Seb Frey (pronounced Fry) presented his bio. He was raised in Berkeley and attended the same school as Kamala Harris. He spent several years in the San Francisco boys choir. He attended UCSC and worked as a database application developer. His career took him to Alaska, Portland, and Malaysia before he realized he preferred sales and became a Realtor and Broker. He has two teens and was previously a Capitola Rotarian. He now serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Realtors and shared that he loves Los Gatos and his colleagues at Compass.
TRF Polio Drive
Marty shared a video on the importance of TRF’s Polio Drive and encouraged each club member to contribute at least five dollars so we can achieve the goal of Every Rotarian Every Year for the first time. We are currently at 51 thousand dollars for the year. Last year we finished at 56 thousand.
Marty shared a video on the importance of TRF’s Polio Drive and encouraged each club member to contribute at least five dollars so we can achieve the goal of Every Rotarian Every Year for the first time. We are currently at 51 thousand dollars for the year. Last year we finished at 56 thousand.
Nomination Committee
Club Secretary John Walker explained the importance of the Nomination Committee and the process our club uses to nominate next year’s officers, who will begin service in July 2026. Each Rotarian will receive a survey this week to select one member for the committee. In November, there will be a group of ten nominees, from which we will vote again to determine the final five committee members.
Club Secretary John Walker explained the importance of the Nomination Committee and the process our club uses to nominate next year’s officers, who will begin service in July 2026. Each Rotarian will receive a survey this week to select one member for the committee. In November, there will be a group of ten nominees, from which we will vote again to determine the final five committee members.
Holiday Brunch
Meghan announced that the Holiday Brunch is Sunday December 7 at Cinnabar again. Tickets will be on sale soon.
Meghan announced that the Holiday Brunch is Sunday December 7 at Cinnabar again. Tickets will be on sale soon.
CrabFest Sponsorships
Patti announced that the February 7 CrabFest is seeking sponsorships from businesses or individuals, due December 8. She will send more details next week via email to all members.
Patti announced that the February 7 CrabFest is seeking sponsorships from businesses or individuals, due December 8. She will send more details next week via email to all members.
Member Spotlight
Cindy introduced the member spotlight as someone with a funny nose that you do not want in your garden, Art Rabitz. Art shared how he met John Colwell in the Good Samaritan ER when John saved his son’s life. He eventually encouraged him to join Rotary. Art was a pediatric dentist for 45 years and often wore a rabbit ear hat. He then showed a clown hat to explain his work spreading cheer in hospitals, and finally his Rotary hat to share how much the club means to him.
Cindy introduced the member spotlight as someone with a funny nose that you do not want in your garden, Art Rabitz. Art shared how he met John Colwell in the Good Samaritan ER when John saved his son’s life. He eventually encouraged him to join Rotary. Art was a pediatric dentist for 45 years and often wore a rabbit ear hat. He then showed a clown hat to explain his work spreading cheer in hospitals, and finally his Rotary hat to share how much the club means to him.
El Salvador Project
Joe Albers from Grande Center in El Salvador shared a video of the new school facility there. He thanked our club for funding the purchase of the school bus that transports children in the rural area. Special thanks were given to Mike Norcia for leading this project. Mike will coordinate a trip to El Salvador next year for those who are interested.
Joe Albers from Grande Center in El Salvador shared a video of the new school facility there. He thanked our club for funding the purchase of the school bus that transports children in the rural area. Special thanks were given to Mike Norcia for leading this project. Mike will coordinate a trip to El Salvador next year for those who are interested.
Guest Speaker
The speaker today was the president of San Jose State University, Dr. Cynthia Teniente Matson. Per the new policy, speaker notes will not be summarized in the meeting notes.
The speaker today was the president of San Jose State University, Dr. Cynthia Teniente Matson. Per the new policy, speaker notes will not be summarized in the meeting notes.
