Club Meeting Information
 
Service Above Self
In general, we meet the second and fourth Thursday evenings of the month at 7:00pm, Scopazzi's restaurant, Boulder Creek; and the first and third Wednesday mornings of each month at 8:00am at the SLV USD District Office Multi-Purpose Room at 325 Marion Ave, Ben Lomond.  However, there are exceptions, especially in the months with major holidays (I'm looking at you Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's & Fourth-of-July), so be sure to check the Club meeting calendar via the link above if there's any doubt.  
 
Contact us via the above "Contact Us" link or via USPS at
PO Box 294, Felton,  CA  95018
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In general, we meet the second and fourth Thursday evenings of the month at 7:00pm, Scopazzi's restaurant, Boulder Creek; and the first and third Wednesday mornings of each month at 8:00am at the SLV USD District Office Multi-Purpose Room at 325 Marion Ave, Ben Lomond.  However, there are exceptions, especially in the months with major holidays (I'm looking at you Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's & Fourth-of-July), so be sure to check the Club meeting calendar via the link above if there's any doubt.  I try to keep the calendar accurate for the current Rotary year.  Of course you can always contact our club secretary, Beth Gemeny Thaxton, for more information.  Also, there is usually an informal social time amongst members & guests for 20 to 30 minutes before the bell.
 
  • Thursday, June 12, 7:00pm Scopazzi's, Speaker Lynda Phillips, Santa Cruz Arts Commission
  • Wednesday, June 18, 8:00am SLV USD Offices, Speaker Michelle Sudfeld, Assist International
  • Thursday, June 26, 7:00pm Scopazzi's, ***CANCELLED***
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  • Wednesday, July 2, 8:00am SLV USD Offices, Speaker Maddie Ortenblad, Santa Cruz Mountains Trails Stewardship
  • Thursday, July 10, 7:00pm Scopazzi's, Speaker Chuck Mafia, Anne Bennett-Young, Colly Gruczelak, Damian's Ladder
  • Wednesday, July 16, 8:00am SLV USD Offices, Speaker Andrea Hart, Artistic Director at Cabrillo College
  • Thursday, July 24, 7:00pm Scopazzi's, Speaker Charles Johnson, SLV Rotary
January 8
 
This morning our speaker was Rotarian Alan Leventhal who is an archeologist/ethno-historian.  He is a professor at San Francisco State University studying the indigenous people of the SF Bay Area.  He's participated in excavations at various locations in our region including Scotts Valley.

January 22
 
Our speaker this morning was Rotarian Sue McKinney of the San Jose Silicon Valley club.  She is the main force behind the District 5170 Rotary Viet Nam Project.  She moved to Viet Nam early in 1994 to pursue this Rotary project that fights human trafficking.  Sue is a lawyer and ex-DA for Alameda County and served as Chief Assistant California Secretary of State under March Fong Eu.

January 30
 
Jeanette Kornher started the Kitten Kornher Rescue in 2015 and has quickly risen to fame hosting a bunch of kittens in the corner window of the Odd Fellows building in Boulder Creek.  Originally from Pennsylvania, Jeanette and her husband John have a blended family of 9 children.  She has rescued and placed hundreds of cats to date, some coming from as far away as Los Angeles.  Two were adopted today.  She has recently added 501(c)3 status to the operation and is looking for donations and sponsors who can help with the monthly expenses of the Rescue.
 
The club also hosted PDG Ron Sekkel swearing in three new members.  Filomena Milburn, active member of the Grey Bears weekly food distribution network; Paige Morehead, current president of the Bracken Brae HOA; and Jonathan      Mauk, who is very busy with the Easter Seals organization and their campground north of Boulder Creek.  Sponsors Linda Deal, Scott Tucker and Scott Deal were also present for the short ceremony.      
       
     
   Jonathan             Filomena         Paige
 
Last month October 12,  the club provided a number of members as volunteers for the annual Mountain Parks Foundation fundraiser.  It didn't happen last year, but it's back again this year in a big way.  Checkout the several photos of the event featuring our volunteers.  Just click on the link in the window labelled Photo Albums near the bottom of this Home page over on the right "MPF Lobster Feed 2024".
Upcoming Events
Service Opportunities
Plan ahead to participate in upcoming SLV Rotary Service Projects.  Contact Wendy Harris for more information.  Here are some upcoming projects:
Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade
Dues & Donations
Pay your dues, detective fines, general fines or other donations to the club here.
 
 
 
 
Speakers
Maddie Ortenblad, SC Mountains Trails Stewardship
Jul 02, 2025 8:00 AM
Pump Track at Felton Commons
Chuck Mafia, Anne Bennett-Young, Colly Gruczelak
Jul 10, 2025 7:00 PM
Damien's Ladder Progress Report
Andrea Hart, Artistic Director Cabrillo Stage
Jul 16, 2025 8:00 AM
Sweeney Todd Production
Charles Johnson, SLV Rotary
Jul 24, 2025 7:00 PM
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Interested in Rotary?
Are you interested in learning more about Rotary?  Perhaps attending one of our weekly  meetings?  Want to contribute directly to the San Lorenzo Valley communities?  Contact Tiffanie Fontaine, SLV Rotary Membership Chair at 831 247-0476 or via e-mail tiffanie831@gmail.com.  Or even easier, click the "Contact Us" link at the top of this home page.  We look forward to hearing from you.
 
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