Meeting Called to Order:
President Paul Johnson called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm.
President Paul Johnson called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm.
Pledge:
Lissa Kreisler led the pledge.
Lissa Kreisler led the pledge.
Guests:
- Seb Frey
- Chigiy Edson
- Kayvan Kimyai
- Daniela Velazquez
- Patricia Hibbard
Inspiration:
Ryan Rosenberg played a song he wrote about managing conflict: “How Can We Do the Thing that is Right, When Everything Else is Wrong.” He highlighted three important components of working together: Understanding, Compromise, and Persistence.
Ryan Rosenberg played a song he wrote about managing conflict: “How Can We Do the Thing that is Right, When Everything Else is Wrong.” He highlighted three important components of working together: Understanding, Compromise, and Persistence.
Rotary Eggs for St. Luke’s:
The weekly eggs were decorated as beautiful butterflies and dragonflies.
The weekly eggs were decorated as beautiful butterflies and dragonflies.
Upcoming Events:
- The Great Race: August 30. Posters are up around town. Encourage friends to come and participate! Register here!
- Adult Rotary BBQ: Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 5 pm at Oak Meadow Park. No meeting that day.
- Ed Stahl’s Memorial: Saturday, July 26 at 11:00 am at Samaritan Episcopal Church, 15040 Union Ave, San Jose.
CrabFest’s Fund the Need Project in Ghana:
Paul gave an update on the project, which is up and running. The new bathrooms are being installed, with 2 toilets for boys, 2 for girls, and 2 for teachers. New sinks and running water will be connected to the town’s water supply. Students are helping with the building, carrying water to the site, and digging the foundation. Paul will keep the club updated on the progress.
Paul gave an update on the project, which is up and running. The new bathrooms are being installed, with 2 toilets for boys, 2 for girls, and 2 for teachers. New sinks and running water will be connected to the town’s water supply. Students are helping with the building, carrying water to the site, and digging the foundation. Paul will keep the club updated on the progress.
Opportunities from Setbacks:
Paul shared a personal story about setbacks leading to opportunities. While on vacation, Paul and Debbie’s car broke down on the freeway and had to be towed to St. George. They ended up staying for two nights while the car was being repaired. During their time there, they visited a thrift shop (Debbie’s favorite place), and in the book section, Paul found “The 8th Habit” by Stephen Covey. This book, which fits in with the Rotary theme, talks about finding your voice and helping others do the same.
Paul shared a personal story about setbacks leading to opportunities. While on vacation, Paul and Debbie’s car broke down on the freeway and had to be towed to St. George. They ended up staying for two nights while the car was being repaired. During their time there, they visited a thrift shop (Debbie’s favorite place), and in the book section, Paul found “The 8th Habit” by Stephen Covey. This book, which fits in with the Rotary theme, talks about finding your voice and helping others do the same.
30 for 30:
- Ryan Rosenberg: Will be playing next Wednesday at Little Lou’s BBQ with his band. All are welcome to come.
- Meghan Burton: Her son moved to Chicago to find a job and start a new adventure. She packed up the car with him and drove him out to begin his new life there.
- Carl Salas (Our Speaker): Joined San Jose City Council and inherited a staff. He introduced Daniela, one of his staff members, who has been an invaluable resource.
- John Pencer: Devonne and he took Caltrain up to San Francisco to see the Giants game.
Guest Speaker - Carl Salas:
Carl spoke about San Jose’s nuclear pioneers and the resurgence of nuclear energy. He highlighted the surprisingly large energy footprint of the digital economy and discussed how Microsoft and Constellation Energy’s newest project could power U.S. homes and AI. The benefits of nuclear energy, which is very clean and extremely safe now, outweigh the negatives and are the future of meeting the demanding energy needs of the future.
Meeting Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 pm.