Congratulations to our January Rotarians' of the Month, Penni Bengtsom and Jeff Kirk who inspire us to make the Rotary Firecracker Race a very fun and successful fundraising event supporting the club's charitable beneficiaries. Look for more information as we begin to plan for July 4th, 2019.
Rotary Foundation - Our Goal is "every Rotarian, every year". Please support the foundation with a financial gift. The money comes back to our club to support the amazing projects that we do. Contact Rod Caborn or Jon Winston if you have questions on how to make a donation.
Mid-Year Leadership meeting: January 12, 2019, 8:30a.m.- 12p.m. at Los Gatos Lodge.
Consider joining the planning committee for the House of Friendship at the District Conference on May 18. Committees are meeting this month. Contact Debby Rice, DC Co-Chair Home: 408-354-1776 Cell: 408-836-4236 or email debby@debbyrice.com
Rotary Bootcamp at the American Red Cross in San Jose: Sunday, January, 20, 2019 from 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Rotarian’s are invited to participate in a special "bootcamp" to learn more about the work of the American Red Cross — and supporting the organization as a volunteer. The training session is part of the Red Cross's "Ready When the Time Comes" program. Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview; Everyone is Welcome; Shelter Fundamentals, Concept of Operations Basics... Go to this page for a flyer. To sign up for the training session, please use this form. For more information, please email Camilla Boolootian. You must sign up in advance: Here is the signup link: https://tinyurl.com/ARCRotaryBootCamp
Pre-Pets: Saturday, February 9, 2019 TBA
Adopt-A-Highway- sign up to help: Saturday, February 16, May 11, August 17 or November 16, 2019
PETS: March 8-10 Doubletree Hotel in San Jose. All President's Elect must attend. If you would like to volunteer at PETS please reach out to: Olivia Poe
Rotary Safari to Kasese, Uganda April 8- 20, 2019. Please speak with Peggy Pollard or call 831-239-3429 for more information.
Rotaract Gala: "Old Hollywood" Saturday, April 27, 2019 - need auction items email Rotaract
Yosemite International Students Camping Trip, May 2 -5, 2019 - If you would like to attend and volunteer contact: Darlene de la Cerna or Mark Junod
Camp RYLA, June 23-28, 2019 at Mission Springs Conference Center in Scotts Valley- Rotarian's welcome to join BBQ on Thursday, June 27.
Santa Cruz Sunrise 2019 Firecracker Race July 4, 2019 Contact Penni Bengston
Santa Cruz Sunrise 2019 Rotary 3 Day Bike Ride September 26, 27 & 28- Contact Mary Alsip
Upcoming Tuesday Morning Meetings 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Great opportunity to bring a guest and introduce them to our club.
If you have recommendations for future speakers please email here. Please provide the name, email, phone number and recommended topic.
01/08/2019 Jim Coffis - Deputy Director Green Trade Santa Cruz- Cannabis Industry Developments
01/15/2019 American Red Cross
01/22/2019 Club Assembly -
01/29/2019 Robin McFarland - Naked Mole Rats
02/05/2019 Rebecca Jackson - Music in May
02/12/2019 Speech Contest
02/19/2019 Ann Morhauser - Owner of AnnieGlass on Mentorship
02/26/2019 Red Badge Bios - Hear about our new members
Community Events:
Rotaractors for hire! Do you have jobs or tasks that need to be done in your office, yard work, catering, helping you with your social media skills contact Rotarct- they have students who will help you out. Fee is $10.00 per hour. This is a great way to support Rotaract and they use this as a fundraiser. Email Rotaract
Shadowbrook Rotary mixer in the Rock Bar or go have dinner on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 5:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Tell them that you are there to support the Red Cross and they will donate 30% of your bill to Red Cross.
Save our Shores San Lorenzo River Clean-up: January 26, 2019 at 10a.m.- 12p.m.
Boys and Girls Club 50th Anniversary Gala: March 23, 2019 at 6:00p.m. Ticket Link
Scotts Valley Rotary- Lacy J. Dalton at Roaring Camp, April 14, 2019
Rotaract Gala, "Old Hollywood" Saturday, April 27, 2019
Member update: If you have news you want to share, email Camilla.
Randall Leonard is starting the new year by going into business for himself. Please reach out to him if you need any information. You can reach him at Randall C. Leonard Appraisal Service email him at rleonard@baymoon.com or call 831-239-3438
New member recruitment- Do you know people who live Rotary principles but don't have a club or even know about Rotary? Bring a friend, colleague or neighbor to our Rotary events and meetings. For more information contact Tom Hart
Thank you to our December Rotarian of the Month, Roger Swenson, who demonstrates every day what it means to be a Rotarian.
Rotary Foundation - Our Goal is "every Rotarian, every year". Please support the foundation with a financial gift. The money comes back to our club to support the amazing projects that we do. Contact Rod Caborn or Jon Winston if you have questions on how to make a donation.
Mid-Year Leadership meeting: January 12, 2019, 8:30a.m.- 12p.m. at Los Gatos Lodge.
Consider joining the planning committee for the House of Friendship at the District Conference on May 18. Committees are meeting this month. Contact Debby Rice, DC Co-Chair Home: 408-354-1776 Cell: 408-836-4236 or email debby@debbyrice.com
Rotary Bootcamp at the American Red Cross in San Jose: Sunday, January, 20, 2019 from 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Rotarian’s are invited to participate in a special "bootcamp" to learn more about the work of the American Red Cross — and supporting the organization as a volunteer. The training session is part of the Red Cross's "Ready When the Time Comes" program. Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview; Everyone is Welcome; Shelter Fundamentals, Concept of Operations Basics... Go to this page for a flyer. To sign up for the training session, please use this form. For more information, please email Camilla Boolootian. You must sign up in advance: Here is the signup link: https://tinyurl.com/ARCRotaryBootCamp
Pre-Pets: Saturday, February 9, 2019 TBA
Adopt-A-Highway- sign up to help: Saturday, February 16, May 18, August 17 or November 16, 2019
PETS: March 8-10 Doubletree Hotel in San Jose. All President's Elect must attend. If you would like to volunteer at PETS please reach out to: Olivia Poe
Rotaract Gala: "Old Hollywood" Saturday, April 27, 2019 - need auction items email Rotaract
Yosemite International Students Camping Trip, May 2 -5, 2019 - If you would like to attend and volunteer contact: Darlene de la Cerna or Mark Junod
Camp RYLA, June 23-28, 2019 at Mission Springs Conference Center in Scotts Valley- Rotarian's welcome to join BBQ on Thursday, June 27.
Santa Cruz Sunrise 2019 Firecracker Race July 4, 2019 Contact Penni Bengston
Santa Cruz Sunrise 2019 Rotary 3 Day Bike Ride September 26, 27 & 28- Contact Mary Alsip
Upcoming Tuesday Morning Meetings 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Great opportunity to bring a guest and introduce them to our club.
If you have recommendations for future speakers please email here. Please provide the name, email, phone number and recommended topic.
01/01/2019 No meeting - Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
01/08/2019 Jim Coffis - Deputy Director Green Trade Santa Cruz- Cannabis Industry Developments
01/15/2019 American Red Cross
01/22/2019 Club Assembly -
01/29/2019 Robin McFarland - Naked Mole Rats
02/05/2019 Rebecca Jackson - Music in May
02/12/2019 Speech Contest
02/19/2019 Ann Morhauser - Owner of AnnieGlass on Mentorship
02/26/2019 Red Badge Bios - Hear about our new members
Community Events:
Rotaractors for hire! Do you have jobs or tasks that need to be done in your office, yard work, catering, helping you with your social media skills contact Rotarct- they have students who will help you out. Fee is $10.00 per hour. This is a great way to support Rotaract and they use this as a fundraiser. Email Rotaract
Shadowbrook Rotary mixer in the Rock Bar or go have dinner on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 5:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Tell them that you are there to support the Red Cross and they will donate 30% of your bill to Red Cross.
Save our Shores San Lorenzo River Clean-up: January 26, 2019 at 10a.m.- 12p.m.
Boys and Girls Club 50th Anniversary Gala: March 23, 2019 at 6:00p.m. Ticket Link
Scotts Valley Rotary- Lacy J. Dalton at Roaring Camp, April 14, 2019
Rotaract Gala, "Old Hollywood" Saturday, April 27, 2019
Member update: If you have news you want to share, email Camilla.
Randall Leonard is starting the new year by going into business for himself. Please reach out to him if you need any information. You can reach him at Randall C. Leonard Appraisal Service email him at rleonard@baymoon.com or call 831-239-3438
New member recruitment- Do you know people who live Rotary principles but don't have a club or even know about Rotary? Bring a friend, colleague or neighbor to our Rotary events and meetings. For more information contact Tom Hart
