Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is a nationally-recognized leader in criminal justice reform.

As District Attorney, Mr. Rosen created an innovative and nationally acclaimed Conviction Integrity Unit to investigate innocence claims and implement the most professional practices in criminal prosecution.  

Mr. Rosen established a Cold Case Unit to investigate unsolved murders and a misdemeanor diversion program for low-level offenders. He created a series of Family Justice Centers throughout the county, making sure domestic violence survivors had easier access to legal help and other resources. Inspired by the Brock Turner conviction, Mr. Rosen helped change the law in California to ensure prison sentences for those convicted of sexually assaulting unconscious and intoxicated victims.

• Introduce speaker:  Tina Orsi-Hartigan
• Dancers: Subhashini Rajgopal, Reeba Alex and Nirmala Madhava (VIDEO)
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  • Subhashini is an exemplary dancer who has performed locally and internationally. She has also choreographed and participated in many productions.  With graceful movements, fantastic expressions, and wonderful stage presence,she creates strong imprints wherever she performs. 
  • Nirmala Madhava, the chief choreographer at PAMPA Dance Academy, is proficient in both Bharathanatyam and Kathak & dance forms.  She graduated from Bangalore University, Karnataka, with a dance major.  Nirmala’s foundation in dance started at the age of either from her guru late Lalitha Dorai and continued with guru late Narmada.  .  

• Josh Selo and Dave Sterns – Pumpkin carving was a huge success at all three locations; The Forum, Sunnyview, and Live Oak.

• Susan Latshaw – come one, come all! Monday, Wednesday, and Friday’s Our Daily Bread serves meals to those in need.  In fact, participants receive two meals.  Volunteering at Our Daily Bread is a fantastic opportunity and Susan encourages all Rotarians to come help support.

• Jim Gibson/Joke of the Month – the buzz around the room is Jim went 1 for 4 on his jokes this week.  One of the jokes told – A soldier who survives mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran. 

• Golf Fellowship – Wendell: November 15^that Moffet Field course.  Contact Wendell if interested in participating
• Cupertino Rotary Holiday Party – Leslie Hay: 12/9 @ 5:30 at the Saratoga Country Club. The event is sure to be fun, you don’t want to miss.  Ticket sales begin 11/7.
• World Community Services – Joe Hamilton: A special evening meeting for those who are not normally able to attend.  11/27 from 7-8:30pm @ Deep Cliff Golf Course.
• Gift of Hope – Josh Selo for Tina Ferguson: great job Josh for ensuring all families requesting help have been accounted for.  If you have adopted a family all items need to be returned to WVCS by 12/5. Please do not wrap your gifts. Volunteers are needed to help sort and get prepared for distribution.  Please see Josh if interested.  
• Senior Luncheon – Colleen Hudgen: this very special event is being held on 12/12. Colleen is looking for 35 Rotarians to help steward the seniors at the luncheon.  Please connect with Colleen for more information.
• Veterans Memorial – Sandy James: when in doubt…remember 11/11 @ 11am! Join Sandy and others as we pay tribute to our Veterans.  Meet at Memorial park. Program runs from 11-12:30pm.
• Thanksgiving Deliveries – Padma Chari for George Denise: 11/22 still looking for 6 more volunteers to help deliver meals to families on Thanksgiving.  Please connect with George if interested.

• Meeting called to order:  12:12pm by Padma Chari
• Pledge:  Bob Pruitt 
• Inspiration: Anjali Kausar
• Rotarian Guests:
  • Subhashini Rajagopal – guest of Padma Chari
  • Nirmala Madhava – guest of Padma Chari
  • Reeba Alex – guest of Padma Chari
  • Srikanth Chari – guest of Padma Chari
  • Louise LaFosse – guest of Constantine Lolos
  • Rajesh Ekkalodevi – guest of Aeron
  • Lachmi Khemlan – guest of Judy Wilson
  • Hiten Patel – guest of Kinana
  • Rupal Patel – guest of Kinan
  • Malika Kausar – guest of Anjali Kausar
  • Benafer Dastow – guest of Meenakshi
  • Fariba Nesat – guest of Rick
  • Chloe Morel – guess of Bev Lenihan

• Sgt. @ Arms – John Bruzus 
• Greeter –  Sabrina Rizk
• Secretary Assistant –  n/a
• Reporter – Julie Griswold

• Editor – Gary Latshaw