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Reveille Announcement
If you're interested in connecting all our members and ensureing that everyone is staying informed, then being an editor of the Reveille might be the right gig for you. We are looking for one or more people that would like to take over the publishing of this publication in January. What it looks like, how often it's published, what gets covered will be in your hands. If you're interested and would like to know more, contact Steve Landau or Penni Bengtson.
Last Week
Last week we had the pleasure of not one, but two bio presentations. Deb Dutra kicked things off with her Red Badge bio, followed by Rick Hofstetter with his Gold Badge bio (not silver and not grey, though many past presidents are).
Deb leads an active life with a priority on her family. In her words, she is "thankful, grateful and blessed." From biking to pickleball, and family to Rotary, Deb is engaged and living life. Watch her bio to see some fun photos and to hear about her careers from media ad sales to Synergy Learning Systems. She co-founded Synergy Learning Systems to help create healthy work environments through team and leadership training.
Rick Hofstetter has been a member of our club for 33-years - about half his life. Born and raised in Palo Alto, Rick went to Cal which cemented the families Cal-Stanford rivalry and on to a career in banking.
Rotary has played an important part in his life. The most impactful part of Rotary for Rick has been "things that he did not plan." Listen to his story about how unplanned, unexpected things that have happened in his and his family's life because of Rotary, and the support that Rotarians have offered him is inspiring.
International
Peggy Pollard shared a video and the story of how our contributions are helping the Kajwenge School in Kasese, Uganda work toward providing food for students. The challenge was to identify a way for the funds to be used for a sustainable program rather than one time funds for food that couldn't be renewed. The answer is to grow their own food at the school for students' mid-day meals. A small portion of the funds will be used to buy food for the short-term and the balance to support their efforts to grow their own food. Watch the video at the end of meeting recording.
Mary Gaukel Forster Santa Cruz County Hero
Mary and spouse Les Forster - (Jessica A. York — Santa Cruz Sentinel)
If you haven't heard yet, Mary Gaukel Forster was named the winner of the inaugural Santa Cruz County Heroes series.
From the Sentinel, "Earlier this summer, the Sentinel asked readers to nominate engaged community members for the newspaper's first Santa Cruz County Hero feature. Mary Gaukel Forster was one of five finalists.
We presently have 7 upcoming Community Service Volunteer Opportunities on our calendar and available to Rotarians, family and friends through the end of the year. You can sign up for any of these here. Info/Sign Up Sheet
The most recent addition is the need for volunteers to support the upcoming End Alzheimer's Walk on 9/22 and 9/23. Use our sign up sheet or talk with Karen Gosling for more details.
End Alzheimer's Walk - Sept. 22 & 23, please use the sign up sheet or contact Karen Gosling. Sign up here
Bike Ride Finish Line Party - Sept 30, 3 shifts to choose from - please indicate your interest here.
Housing Matters Hygiene Kit Assembly - Sat. Oct 14 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - sign up here
Second Harvest Food Distribution - Sat. Oct 28 from 9 am - 12 pm - - sign up here
Second Harvest Food Distribution - Sat. Dec 2 from 9 am - 12 pm - - sign up here
Housing Matters Hygiene Kit Assembly - Sat. Dec 16 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - sign up here
This coming week come and learn to talk trash with Sally-Christine Rodgers who spearheaded the Trash Talkers initiative here in Santa Cruz County. So pick yourself up and come to the meeting this Thursday.
Our meetings are Thursday mornings at The Grill at DeLaveaga Golf Course, 401 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz. Doors open at 7:00AM and the meeting starts at 7:15AM. You can also click here to join us on Zoom.
Rotarian of the Month
Don't be fooled or confused, yes, Dave Mello really is our Rotarian of the Month, all month. And it's well deserved. Thank you Dave.
Paul Harris Recognition
This week John and Rick Hofstetter had the pleasure of handing Paul Harris recognition pins to Cathy Bonino, Paul Harris Fellow and Tony Gianotti, Paul Harris Fellow +5. Thank you both for your generosity.
Sept. / Oct. Birthdays
Jon Sisk - September 7
Randy Uang - September 9
Dave Price - September 10
Scott Edelstein - September 12
Brenda Gray - September 18
Matthew Marichiba - September 20
Jackie Tucker - September 21
Mark Davidson - September 28
Penny Leonard - September 28
Jim Booth - October 2
Deb Dutra - October 11
Tom Knott - October 16
Cathy Bonino - October 16
Mary Anne Kramer-Urner - Oct. 19
Beth Powanda - October 21
Gary Bloom - October 22
26th Annual
Bike Ride
Less than two weeks to go to our largest fundraiser of the year. 92 people are on this 26th anniversary ride. This ride exclusively supports the youth in our community - and the needs are real and significant - so everyone's participation is greatly appreciated and makes a difference.
A challenge to readers and members of the Reveille.
If you can't join the ride or help at the finish line party, please consider making a contribution of any size to any the riders taking on this 200 mile adventure.
Click here to see the riders and how they're progressing on their commitment to raise at least $1000 each. If you see any riders that are a still a bit short, click on their profile and make a donation - it's tax deductible and your help is greatly appreciated.
Help Needed: Bike Ride Finish Line Party and Food Prep
To thank our riders and sponsors and be in community with family, friends and beneficiaries of the bike ride, the Finish Line Party is always a fun and inspiring club event! To pull off this party, we need volunteers to help with set up, during event help and clean up, please. Will you please consider taking a shift? Visit the Info/Sign Up Sheet.
26th Annual
Bike Ride
Less than two weeks to go to our largest fundraiser of the year. 92 people are on this 26th anniversary ride.
Fundraising: Please refer to the bike ride website where you will find everything you need to know for how to raise the funds for the ride. www.SunriseRotaryRide.org.
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