Many people have used their time during the lockdown to learn new skills, and take up new hobbies. Today, Helene, Victor and Louisa will share their new skills with us.
Inspiration:
Past President Darryl Stow (1997-1998) acknowledged the leadership of Cupertino Rotary Club through the years beginning with its inception in 1955. He described the history of leadership in the club and encouraged new members to join. Click here to watch Darryl's inspiration .
President’s Club:
In lieu of the President's club, it is with sadness President Stuart shared the passing away of Jim Jackson. Jim was a long-time member, former Mayor, and great individual. Next week we will share some time celebrating his life during our Program.
Service Opportunities
- Bags for WVCS at PP Judy’s and PP Hung’s.
- Spooky Fun to Seniors via Zoom - pumpkin carving on 10/29.
- Care and Comfort - writing letters/comics and condiment packs by 11/4.
- Thanksgiving Meal Support - 8am-10am Thanksgiving morning.
Fellowship Opportunities
- Diwali 11/4 during meeting
- Book Club 10/26 @ 7pm
- Cooking with Friends - Ranga Nathan on 11/13 @ 5pm Menu - Vegetarian Indian Cuisine
Community Service
Mauri presented a recent homeless project.
- Homeless Basic Essentials Kits.
- Significant increase in joblessness and homelessness due to COVID.
- Partnered with WVCS to champion project.
- 9/16-9/17 - Distributed kits.
- 50 kits were delivered. Project completed under budget, external donations were difficult to engage. Really positive club engagement.
- Basic essentials in kids - shampoos, lotion, etcs
- Packed safely at WVCS
Spotlight Questions:
- Get ready to answer an “easy question” - when you see your face, shout out the answer! So much fun to learn a little more about our Rotary friends!
Kindness Counts:
Kiran Varshneya gave an update.
- Helene Davis - nominated by Kim Worrall. Helene does her grocery shopping to help Kim out.
- Jody Solow-Davies - taking on the lead of the mini travel log program. Supported by WCS - zoom travelogue
- Keith Kreft - hosting Feel Good Friday concert in his own front yard!
- Bubba - Bubba the bear on Bubb Rd. Recognized the neighbor and Bubba for his birthday. Great job Louisa and Helene.
- 10/16 support for Cupertino Law Enforcement - April, Meenakshi, Judy, and Jim all helped bring fresh goodies!
- 10/27 - Cupertino Fire Station. Meet in the parking lot before 2:30pm
Presidents Time:
- TRF Rally - week 3 update, Joe Ribera - makes it possible to have Rotary programs throughout the world. 81% of funding goal and 62% of participation goal. Currently at $48,400.
- Business Expo: Networking session on 11/5 from 3-5pm. Keynote speaker - Oakland Mayor, Libby Schaaf.
- Special December Meeting - Rotary International President, Holger Knaack @ 9am.
Celebrating 120 years of family business, Rose Ann shared with us the impressive history of Granite Rock. The business was formed in the Bay Area Region using resources from Aromas to help build our region we love today. AR Wilson quarry is the main source - largest crushed rock quarry in Western United States that has been with the Wolpert Family since 1900. Rose Ann shared the challenges that faced the business down the years and how the family had to change strategies to address the same. Since 2008 a new generation of leaders carry on the same values that Granite Rock was built upon. Click here to see her presentation https://vimeo.com/470102855
The following information is for club members with articles to submit to the Rotator.
Deadline for Article Submission: To help the editors in the work they do, please plan to make your submissions by the end-of-the-day Thursday. Please email them to cupertinorotary@gmail.com. Later submissions might be deferred to the next week's Rotator, depending on how far along the editor is in processing the meeting and program staff reporting for the current week.
Our outstanding editors are assigned as follows: First Wednesday - Gary Latshaw; Second Wednesday - Rachelle Sander; Third Wednesday - Reena Rao ; Fourth Wednesday - Dana Drysdale Fifth Wednesday - Peter Troop.
Our highly esteemed meeting reporters are assigned as follows: First Wednesday Kathy Yates-; Second Wednesday Ranga Nathan- Third Wednesday - Julie Griswold; Fourth Wednesday - Manisha Puranik;; Fifth Wednesday Byron Rovegno
