 Inspiration "Doug McNeil, Los Gatos Rotary Club - Jefferson Award Winner" - John Bruzus introduced the entire club to Doug McNeil, the creator of Lighting for Literacy. To find out more about Lighting for Literacy, Click Here. Doug is in nursing care for ALS - if interested in helping Los Gatos Rotarians raise funds for Doug's nursing care, Click Here.  "The P.C." - President's Club- PP and PDG Orrin Mahoney joined the PC to celebrate his daughter, Audrey's engagement on the slopes of North Star @ Tahoe.  Service Opportunities President Stuart reviewed opportunities for Service: Bags for WVCS: Ongoing project, new drop location at Sudha Kamashetty's in addition to Judy's and Hung's homes Essential Care Report: Ongoing project, Origami project founded by Cupertino HS students, Alysa Sakkas taught Heart and Crane, delivered to Cupertino Senior Center. Contact Mauri, mauriokearney@gmail.com, to learn more! Dr. Seuss Reading: Jean G reported: March 1st - books dropped at Regnart Elementary, links to book readings by Rotarians will be sent to teachers. Hats off to President Stuart for his video skills, making the videos more interesting. To see our readers in action, Click Here. Camaraderie Opportunities President Stuart reviewed opportunities for Camaraderie: Booking with Friends: Judy Wilson reported The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis, a psychological thriller published in 1983, is the next selection. Read it (or don't), please join March 22, 2021 Climate Action Committee: Please contact Kiran Varshneya kiran@SiValleyHomes.com for the link for March 16th meeting with Mary Chambers, chair, Sierra Club California Sustainable Agriculture St. Patty's Party: Get ready for CR Irish party on March 17th. Check out the promo video by Clicking Here. Workforce Development Report: DeAnza College's Cross Cultural Partners' Program matches English speaking mentors with DeAnza ESL students. Seeking Rotarians to diversify the mentor pool beyond DeAnza students. Five week, five hour total commitment, starting late April. Contact Steven Onishi: steve.onishi@gmail.com   CR Golf Tournament - beneficiary Girl Scouts of Northern California, Opportunity to Bid on Oven Fresh Baking and Tea for Two: Kim Worrall previewed the Golf Tourney, and Louisa Roberts previewed two auction items. |
Eugene uses a unique blend of humor, neuroscience and data-driven analysis, to help people in both the private and public sector (primarily education), create and sustain inclusive workplaces and classrooms. He has extensive experience in HR departments at top colleges, school districts and as a corporate attorney in US and abroad. Eugene earned his J.D. Cum Laude, from University of Michigan Law School, and a B.S in Biological Sciences from Stanford University. When Eugene is not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and three children, who feature prominently in his colorful anecdotes.
Wendell Stephens introduced Lisa Moorehouse to enlighten Rotarians about California food. Lisa is a Monta Vista / UC Berkeley grad who moved from a teaching position to reporting and journalism.