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Meetings for January

Posted by Ken Macy on Dec 11, 2024

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.

Wednesday, January 8, 8:00am, SLV USD Offices, Speaker Alan Leventhal, Ohlone Tribe
Thursday, January 16, 7:00pm, Scopazzi's Restaurant, Speaker Steven Leib, Lifestyle
Wednesday, January 22, 8:00am, SLV USD Offices, Dr. Farris Sabah, Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools
Thursday, January 30, 7:00pm, Scopazzi's Restaurant, Speaker Jeanette Kornher, Kitten Kornher Rescue

New Photo Album

Posted by Kenneth Macy on Nov 07, 2024

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".

October 2024 Meetings

Posted by Kenneth Macy on Nov 07, 2024

Steven Lieb

October 2

Dr Steven Lieb was our speaker this morning. He is a proponent of "lifestyle as medicine"; that diet is the key to healthy living and longevity. He looks to the "blue zones" around the world where the majority of long-lived individuals are. To quote Steven " diet is the #1 risk factor for life" & "All processed meat is carcinogenic".

He recommends a talk later this month by Dr Dean Ornish at the Felton Library, who explains how to reverse Alzeimers, cancer, heart disease, stroke and more afflictions of humans.

Jill Deurig

October 10

Jill is the new District 5170 Governor. Jill started her Rotary career at the Scotts Valley club, but has since moved to Fremont and joined the Rotary club there. She announced her plan to cost-reduce the annual district conference. One change will be shortening the meeting to just one day and holding it in San Jose at SJSU. She recruited a small panel of us members to participate in a short Jeopardy round of Rotary questions and topics.

Mike Holton received yet another Paul Harris award from Jill. Also, President Michelle and Eugenio presented a trip report on their visit to the Voces y Manos project in Guatemala. The project's purpose is to expand agricultural practices that are culturally and ecologically sustainable.

Orrin Mahoney

October 16

Past District Governor Orrin Mahoney paid a return visit to our club this evening pitching the Rotary Foundation (TRF). The motto continues to be "Every Rotarian Every Year". It is as easy as ever for member to contribute annually to the Foundation - directly through the club or online at my.Rotary.com. Orrin travels every year on behalf of TRF.

He notes that polio is on the increase in the world with particular hot spots in Pakistan, Afganistan and Gaza. The recent total number of vaccinations in Gaza is now up to over half-million individuals. Last year, Rotarians donated over $400 million to TRF.

Gail Pellerin

October 24

Gail Pellerin, our member in the California state Assembly gave an update on the District this evening. She and member Charlie Johnson share Cal State San Luis Obispo as their alma mater - "Learn by Doing". Gail recently secured a $327,000 grant for the Highlands Park Senior Center. She listed the bills & resolution that she is co-author on (vetoed and non-vetoed!).

She is also busy with the PG&E working group which is focused on rates mostly, not so much safety. There is an AT&T working group as well that she participates on. She is proud of being voted #7 most effective legislator by the Legislature.

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Dr. Faris Sabah, Superintendent of Schools

Jan 22, 2025 8:00 AM

Update on Santa Cruz County Schools

Jeanette Kornher

Jan 30, 2025 7:00 PM

Kitten Kornher Rescue

Kiefer Taylor, Music Professor

Apr 02, 2025 8:00 AM

Cabrillo Symphony History & Community Role

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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.