Weekly Recap
President Bill Kelly
May 5th, 2022
This was a night to remember. Several members brought their significant others and even PP Steve Reinboldt made a personal appearance all the way from Gig Harbor, Washington. It was great to visit with you, Steve.
About 40 members had the opertunity to catch up with eachother during social hour. We enjoyed a mexican buffet and our very own Rotarian Harbir Bhatia was our speaker. Her mom, Gunee Bhatia, made an appearance on Zoom. Harbir gave an outstanding presentation and educated us on her experiances in Poland/Ukraine. Thanks Harbir and Mrs Bhatia!
Meeting Highlights
Pledge: This week Thomas Silvas led us in the pledge. Thanks, Thomas
Inspiration: This week’s inspiration was led by Rod Stafford. Rod started the meeting off with a great shoutout and then inspired all of us. Thanks Rod!
There were no Birthdays, Wedding or Club Anniversaries this week.
Presidents Report:
Polio Plus Fundraiser has officially started. PP Lou Ann Alexander sent out an email to everyone requesting a donation. If you make a $100 donation by the end of May, you will be eligible for a $100 gift certificate to your favorite restaurant.
Relay for Life was last Saturday, and Tom Brown said two members showed up to the event. Overall, it was a good time.
Family Giving Tree contacted the club and requested we help with their backpack drive. More information will follow.
Past President BBQ is scheduled for May 19th. The event will be coordinated by PE Tressa Williams. PP Bob Buchser agreed to be the MC and the event will be at the American Legion Hall.
Save the date! The Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival will be September 17th and 18th. The city has asked our club to provide all the beer and wine for this event. More information to follow.
Keynote Speaker:
Our guest speaker was Rotarian Harbir Bhatia and her mom, Gunee Bhatia, on zoom. Harbir
educated our club through her experience in Poland/Ukraine. She provided a powerful PowerPoint with video of the places she visited and the people she helped. It was obvious there is a lot of people suffering and more work needs to be done. Harbir is continually looking for ways to help and will keep the club updated. Harbir and Mrs. Bhatia thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks to everyone that made this meeting memorable.
Mike Sellers
Immediate Past President
Rotary Club of Santa Clara