Domestic Violence Shelter and Safe House in Santa Clara County with Nextdoor Solution's Afi Crecy, Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator.
Pledge: Led by Joan Cummings
Guests and Visitors: PE Kathy Yates introduced visitors and guests.
President’s club:
Jagi Shahini joined President’s Club to celebrate a successful triple bypass surgery and celebrate his two families, his blood relatives and his Rotary Family. Thank you to all for the cards and wishes and meals. Give yourself a hug!
Joe Hamilton Shared Flag exchange with India club where he traveled on a polio immunization trip organized by Padma Chari. Second topic: Joe announced a Romania Global Grant Dedication Trip for a hospital grant May 6-11 2025. There is a visit to the hospital in Stei along with other activities. See Joe for details jhamilton147@comcast.net
Service Corner:
Dr. Seuss Wrap Up: Kelly Wissmar and Susan Latshaw took the opportunity to thank all YOU who helped read over the 4 days, 18 schools, 35 readers, 71 classrooms 1,500+ students!
Cross Cultural Partners: Bill Furniss announced that the Spring Quarter of Cross-Cultural Partners (CCP). Volunteers need to apply online April 15-25. If you are interested, contact Bill at wefurniss@gmail.com or 408-348-7002 by April 2. Volunteers will partner with one ESL student and plan to meet 5 times over the quarter April 29-June 20. Please consider joining this enriching activity.
Fundraisers:
Golf Tournament is May 3rd, 2025. 32nd Annual Golf Classic. We need Golfers!! Please sign up.
Announcements:
CREF Director Nominees: Steve Onishi presented CREF nominees for the open positions. Nominating Committee was comprised of Steve Onishi, Jeff Moe and Judy Wilson. Slate of Nominees: Joe Glynn, Kiran Varshneya Rohra, Bill Wilson, Jo Lucey, and Joan Cummings
Kathy Yates made a motion to approve the slate of volunteers, seconded by Steve Rudd. All approved by voice/hand vote.
District News:
Rise Against Hunger – Package meals with Rotary Club of Saratoga on Saturday March 29, 2025 from 9-1:30 at Prospect High School, 18900 Prospect Rd, Saratoga.
District Learning Assembly 2025 is Saturday, April 26, 2025 at West Valley College, Saratoga
Fellowship:
7 minutes of Fellowship
Guest Speaker Program:
~ Celebrate 70 Years of Cupertino Rotary! ~
Rod Sinks lead us in a festive round of Happy Birthday, Leslie Hay presented the 70th birthday cake with sparkling candles and Allan McLeod blew out the candles. Happy 70th Birthday Rotary Club of Cupertino!
Steve Onishi introduced the video with highlights of our 70 year history including lots of interesting interviews and information about our club and its rich history. Check it out! https://vimeo.com/1063035481
CREF Annual Meeting
All Cupertino Rotarians are automatically members of the Cupertino Rotary Endowment Foundation (CREF).
Money comes into the club in three different ways, first of which are Club Dues, which cover non-charitable expenses. The two charitable arms of Rotary include The Rotary Foundation (TRF), which supports Rotary International Projects, and CREF, whose funds support local and international projects.
Our Permanent Fund Campaign for the 2024-25 year was titled “The Magic of our Endowment”. Donations totaled $384,000 as of 3/14/25 with 52% member participation. Jim Davis will present the official campaign wrap up on April 9th.
Byron Rovegno described the endowment goals and how they are achieved by increasing the Fund’s principal through donations, capital campaigns and legacy gifts. Trend shows a steady growth over the years.
Bill Wilson heads the Investment Committee, which oversees the Permanent fund valued at $3.5M and the charitable fund at $0.4M. Capital Campaigns, Legacy Gifts, “In Honor of” and “Memorial” Funds contribute to Permanent Fund. Fundraisers include Levi Stadium, Fall Festival, Global Elegance, and the Golf Tournament whose profits go into the Charitable Giving Account.
Over the years the Investment Committee has provided $870,000 to the club to use for its charitable causes. SUCCESS!
Barbara McArthur – Ensures projects and recipients meet Charitable Status for 501(c)3. Club AOS Committees choose projects and grant recipients. Barbara manages the Project Proposal Form 1, and Form 3 processes. CREF board ensures that projects and grants meet “charitable” requirements under IRS rules.
Padma Chari, CREF Permanent Fund Donors Chair, thanked the Sapphire $1,000 level donors, Jade $2,500 Level , Ruby $5,000 Level which includes two new members, Diamond Level $10,000 with 4 new members, Platinum Level $25,000 with 5 new members and Gold Level $100,000, which included one new member this year. Major Gift Donations (over $100,000) can be earmarked to specific areas chosen by donor.
Dana Drysdale is the Legacy Society Chair. CREF Legacy Society includes more long term donor commitments, such as a Will or Trust, Beneficiary or Interest from Annuity, 401K or IRA, Charitable Remainder Trust, Insurance Policy Beneficiary, Financial, Investment, Stocks, Retirement Funds, Real Estate. See Dana Drysdale for dana.drysdale@outlook.com for more information. Thirty-four members/couples are part of the Legacy Society, with $1,000,000+ expectancy from this group.
Thanks to the CREF team for their thorough explanations and record keeping and dedication.
Next Week’s Program:
Irmgard Lafrenz announced next week’s program – Domestic Violence Shelter and Safe House in Santa Clara County with Nextdoor Solution's Afi Crecy, Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator.
Bird Fact: President Jeff owes us a few bird facts!
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