Welcome to the latest issue of our bi-monthly (that's twice a month) bulletin. You will notice that we have a new look and feel - trying to make it easier for people to read this on mobile devices (that would be phones, for confused people). Read on..
Kara Capaldo will join us to talk about photography
(Check out the gorgeous pictures on her website)
Look Back | Recent Meetings
On Jan 25th, we had a club assembly, no speaker. There is no recording of this meeting, sorry.
On Feb 1st, we did an all-zoom meeting (after all those warnings, that seemed best). State Senator John Laird, Watsonville Community Hospitals CEO Stephen Gray and Measure N volunteer Marcus Pimentel joined us. They spoke about the need for Measure N, an improvement measure on the March 5, 2024 ballot. Monies raised by the measure will be used to finish the job of saving Watsonville Community Hospital. You can read more on the Yes On Measure N website.
The Apparel Store is now open for a Flash Sale, for those who got to see how cool everything looked and now wish they had ordered. For the Flash Sale to happen we need a minimum order of 6 items purchase from the Club. Also, for those who have ideas and suggestions for the Spring/Summer order, please be in touch with Lisa Krigsman - Lisa_Krigsman@yahoo.com.
Community Service Event: Feb 24
Our next community service volunteer event is at Housing Matters to assemble hygiene kits. Please sign up here.
Details:
Assemble Hygiene Kits (15-20 volunteers)
Housing Matters Shelter Campus
Saturday Feb 24, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30
115 Coral Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Rotarian of the Month
Brent Dunton is our Rotarian for February, recognized for his work on the bike ride and everything else. Brent - Thanks for all you do, for the club and the community.
Birthdays
Eileen Beaudry- Feb 2
Karen Gosling- Feb 2
Peggy Alberti- Feb 12
Peter Truman- Feb 14
Bob Keet- Feb 17
Maureen Tapiz- Feb 20
Wedding Anniversaries
Dave Price- Feb 1 (24 yrs)
Maria Barranco- Feb 9 (17 yrs)
Sean Venables- Feb 14 (52 yrs)
Dave Mello- Feb 19 (30 yrs)
Rob Morse- Feb 19 (35 yrs)
Rotary Anniversaries
Constantin Geringer- Feb 1 (34 yrs)
Rick Hofstetter- Feb 1 (33 yrs)
Sean Venables- Feb 1 (33 yrs)
Janet Russell- Feb 10 (2 yrs)
Betty Bullard- Feb 14 (7 yrs)
Hillary Bryant- Feb 17 (23 yrs)
Chris Bennett- Feb 23 (1 yr)
More Calendar Stuff
Rotary District 5170
District Assembly: April 6
District Conference: April 26-28
February Health Awareness Month
- Heart Health
- Black HIV/AIDS
- Teen Dating Violence
- Cancer Prevention
<All these dates provided by the esteemed Tom Hart>
Members Corner
No submission so no news here. As a reminder, we are starting this feature for members to announce / share with all club members; does not have to be limited to community service / club work. Keep it short though.
Editors Note
Hi, all. How's it going? Its me, Sanjay K, your new editor / publisher for this fantastically written, widely read newsletter (don't agree? well.. too bad). Hope you like the new format. We are also experimenting with calendar events and other things to share. Please send me any story ideas, information to share, general feedback and I will do my best to get it in here. No promises...
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