President Helene Davis called meeting to order followed by
Pledge: Kiran Varashneya
Inspiration: Louisa Roberts shared her inspiration in two parts - the first one was in honor of two people her mother and PP Judy Wilson - who inspired her love of yoga. Louisa also shared a passage from “Salutation for the Dawn”. Click here to read this amazing passage.
Visiting Rotarians:
Rod Diridon from the Rotary Club of San Jose
Rotarians with Guests:
Don Sun introduce Rick Sung, Santa Clara County Undersheriff, Meenakshi Biyani introduced her friend Benaifer Dastoor, and Susan Black introduced her husband Bob Pruitt.
August Birthdays:
Peter Halpin led us in a celebration of August Rotarian birthdays.
Presidents Club:
Gary Jones joined the Presidents Club in honor of the birth of his first grandson, Julian Joseph Robertson.
PP Judy Wilson to thank her Rotary family for its support during her last round of treatment. She also thanked PP George Tyson who was her sponsor - he also worked on the drug earlier in his career that helped with her treatment. And a big thank you to her husband Bill Wilson.
Announcements:
Leon Davis invited club members to participate the next Blood Drive, scheduled for Wednesday August 29, 1:30-5:30pm at the Northwest YMCA.
George Tyson encouraged club members to register for Global Elegance, the World Community Services Annual Fundraising event, that supports international projects. The event will honor Bob & Char Pagett. Join us on Sunday, September 9 at Hakone Gardens from 6-9pm.
George Denise reminded members that Fall Fest will be September 15 in Memorial Park. Lots of volunteers are needed - please see George for details.
Vardy Shtein announced the last call for the Mystery Spot field trip scheduled for this coming Monday. Contact Vardy for information.
Presidents Corner:
Helene Davis announced that the 3rd Wednesday of each month will be Bike to Rotary day, encouraging Rotarians to ride their bike to the meeting. The first date will be August 15. Prizes will be awarded, including the classification of “Rotarian Order of the Spoken Wheel”.President Helene Davis thanked everyone who makes the meetings possible, including Sergeant at Arms Al Rezai, Greeter Kiran Varashneya, inspiration by Louisa Roberts, Secretary Frances Seward, Secretary Assistants Dana Stern, Judy Wilson, and Meenakshi Biyani, Editor Stuart Rosenberg, Reporter Josh Selo, Minute by Minute Judy Wilson, and cashiers JoAnn Leonard, Marj Mancuso, and Eva Martin-Long, Program Committee Chairs Alyssa Sakkas and RoseAnn Woolpert and the coordinator for today’s program, PP Darryl Stow.
