Mountain View Rotary Club
Meeting Notes by Scott
October 16, 2018
President’s Greeting: Bert welcomed those in attendance. He reminded us that our Rotary International theme for this year is “Be the Inspiration”. Our Mountain View Rotary Club theme is “Have Fun Being the Inspiration.”
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians & Guests: Tom. Judy introduced Tom Moran. Becky, assistant to Dr. Miner was introduced.
Announcements:
- Thanks to Scott for being the “4’fer” today!
- Monthly speaker chairs still needed for January and March
- Sign up sheet for this month’s social (10/30) at Tori’s house was passed around
- Rotary travel opportunities – Uniendo America trip in Central America and an India trip at the end of January for polio immunizations. If interested, let Bert know.
- Bert/Jerylann – District emphasis on membership. Rotaract dual memberships. Bring a friend to Rotary. Pick up a “What is Rotary” reminder card.
- Tom – Holiday party: Keep Saturday, December 15th on your calendars
Vocational Talk – Phil Armi. Phil was born in Hanford, near Fresno. He majored in music at San Jose State, then “side tracked” to dentistry, graduating from Northwestern. He practiced dentistry in the military, focusing on children dentistry. After starting his dentistry practice in the Mountain View area, he was invited into Rotary membership … which he has been a member of ever since.
Program: Introduced by Judy.
We received an update on the Foothill-De Anza Community College District from its Chancellor, Dr. Judy C. Miner.
Dr. Miner has worked as a higher education administrator since 1977 and in the California Community Colleges since 1979. She has held numerous administrative positions in instruction, student services, and human resources at City College of San Francisco, the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, De Anza College, and most recently at Foothill College where she served as president from 2007 to 2015.
Dr. Miner said she is constantly inspired by her colleagues at the District. De Anza College recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary and Foothill College celebrated its 60th Anniversary. She provided updates on a number of things happening in the District, including: recent grants received, global learning programs, student accomplishments, musical theater program, the Family Engagement Institute, a new food service provider program with Google, and much more. She said that Measure C, passed in 2006, made such a difference throughout the campuses. Responding to a question, Dr. Miner said the average cost for a student per year at Foothill-De Anza is $1,500.
Future Schedule:
Oct. 23rd – Past District Governor Dwight Perry: Rotary’s program to eradicate polio in the world.
Oct. 24th – World Polio Day!
Oct 30th – Halloween Social (evening), at Tori’s
Next club Leadership Meeting: November 28, 5:30 p.m., @ CSA
And remember…“ Have Fun Being the Inspiration!”