A LOOK BACK AT November 17, 2011
Posted by Jan Eric Nordmo
on Nov 21, 2011
To those whom much is given, much more
is required. We bring a great
sense of hope to so many and for this our lives become so enriched.
Captain Mike Sellers was recently
recognized by the Santa Clara Weekly for the Police Departments commitment to
our youth, by providing bicycle helmets (which Santa Clara Rotary financially
supported) and educated these same kids by providing tips on preventing bicycle
thefts. For his recognition and
getting his picture in the Weekly, Mike became a member of the $50 Club. After obtaining his Blue Badge status
last week, I guess this makes Mike the first member of the 50-50 Club! Mike
also inspired us with some quotes by famous folks. Thank you Mike for sharing.
The Christmas Dinner will be on December 15 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Santa Clara. We already have over 60 planning on attending. Prime-Rib is on the menu with salad and dessert included for only $17. We will have a No-Host Bar available. Black Ridge Vineyards will be providing wine on the tables, compliments of Jim and Cheryl Landes. Please invite spouses, significant others and family!
Mike Groghan with International Culture Exchange Group made a presentation about the Global Wonderland Event taking place in the parking lot at Great America this Christmas Holiday Season. Steve Van Dorn distributed complimentary tickets.
Our Co-Director of ELC, Steve Rainbolt announced they will be looking for some business leaders to help with ELC. Please see Steve or Miles.
Our own Bob Ricks, has been nominated for the 2012 Time Dealer of the Year Award, which is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. The recipients are among the nation’s most successful auto dealers who must also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service. Bob is one of a select group of dealers (Peninsula Infiniti in Redwood City) from across the country that will be honored at the 95th annual National Automobile Dealers Association in Las Vegas on February 4th.
In addition to this honor, Bob will be awarded $1,000 to go towards his favorite charity and Bob has chosen the Santa Clara Rotary Foundation as the recipient. Congratulation’s on this honor Bob, thank you for your generosity and welcome to the $50 Club!
The Club voted on the Council on Legislation’s two proposals. One was to create a new paradigm for Rotary International to attract young adults in the 21-30 age group range. Rotaract would be the 18-21 age range with a continuance allowed up until graduation. The second proposal is to request the RI Board to consider the approval of a formal statement regarding harassment with the goal of helping to insure a safe environment by seeking to prevent verbal, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or harassment of any person involved in any Rotary activity. Both proposals passed by Majority Decision. It should be noted that the Council on Legislation meets every three years and our vote is only a small measure on the outcome of these and other proposals.
Happy Birthday wishes to Jak, Heath, Anton, Gerry, and Mike M. Kelly and Will were recognized for their first Wedding Anniversary, Roy and Judy for their 20th and Jan and Nicola for their 9th! Recognized for Club Anniversaries were Jim (sponsored by Larry) and Rod (sponsored by Pat Kolstad) for 13 years with Santa Clara, but a whole lot more with Santa Clara West and Terry (sponsored by Bob Buchser) for 22 years.
In the Jokers Wild, our featured speaker, Ted Atlas, picked Joe, but he came up a loser in the draw for the Joker.
Stewart introduced Ted Atlas who spoke about the history of Candlestick Park including what led up to the construction, the construction itself and the history of events that have taken place there.
This week we will hear from Santa Clara and Wilcox High School students in the annual Richard D. King Speech Contest. Our host for the day will be Heath Hanich.
December 06, Christmas Wrapping Party at Eastern Furniture
December 08, Christmas for Kids at Lexus of Stevens Creek
December 15, Santa Clara Rotary Family Evening Christmas Dinner.
January 05, 2012, Club Assembly