Meeting Notes April 14, 2015

 

Mountain View Rotary Club

Meeting Notes by Scott
 

President Alan played “Hail To The Chief” music, rang the bell and welcomed all to the Rotary Club of Mountain View – “We’re More Than A Club …We’re a Family!”    He continued:  “Today is April 14th, week #42 of a ‘Club Held Hostage’!”   He reminded us that Rotary International’s Call to Action is: “Rotary Lights Up Lives;” and, our Club’s Call to Action is “Fun Through Service.”  

 

 

Phil led the Pledge of Allegiance and then led the group in singing: “Oh What A Beautiful Day.”   Dennis was thanked for being the “4-fer” for the meeting, and he shared some “Thoughts for the Day.”   
 
President Elect Twana announced introductions.   Thomas was welcomed back.  Brodie Yazaki, returning guest, was introduced by Sanjay.    
 
The following general announcements were made: 
  • Ernie will be traveling to London and to Malta, taking along Rotary banners to exchange.  Alan to order more club banners.
  • The Stevens Creek Trail clean-up will be this coming Saturday, 9 a.m.    Meet at Whisman Park off Easy Street.
  • Alan reminded all of the Rotary District Conference this coming weekend at the Doubletree in San Jose.  There are enough club members attending to fill at table at the 6 p.m. Saturday dinner. 
  • Scott addressed the upcoming Rotating Dinner set for Saturday, April 25th.  It will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Cunninghams, where we’ll have appetizers & cocktails.   The main course is at 7 p.m., hosted by 5 Rotarians:  Tom, Bert, Twana, Paul, and Monique (their homes).   At 9 p.m. we’ll gather back together at Bruce’s  house for desserts.   Expect to pay between $35 and $40 a piece, collected after that night.  Addresses and dinner assignments will be distributed at next Tuesday luncheon.  
  • Roger reported on his recent trip to Korea, Taiwan, and China.  He commented that each of those countries have water supply issues, just like here. 
  • Judy reported on her recent trip to Mexico and the project she was involved in there with other Rotary clubs. 
  • Bob announced that after 33 years of traveling teaching orthodontic procedures, he “isn’t in charge anymore.”  Over these years he has taught over 110 doctors.   During his last trip to China he was honored by the unveiling of the Robert E. Williams Library, which contains textbooks and journals he provided.   Congratulations Bob!    
  • Date reminder:  Golf Tournament & Party – June 12th.   
  • The next Board Meeting is Thursday, April 16th , 5 p.m. at CHAC
 
SPEAKER INTRO & PRESENTATION:   Twana introduced Jim Mealey, who gave a presentation on “End Polio Now” … Rotary’s project since 1986 to eradicate polio from the world.  Jim commented that “believe it or not, there are parents in the world who won’t allow their children to be immunized.”  There are three countries worldwide left where polio is not eradicated:  Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria.  Worldwide polio cases have been decreasing the past few years:  416 cases in 2013; 359 cases in 2014; and so far in 2015 there have been 22 cases.   So, real progress being made.  Mothers’ Day cards, mentioning Rotary’s Polio Plus program, will be sold again this year for $10 each.   More info to follow.  After the presentation, President Alan announced that “as a token of our appreciation, we will be making a donation in your name to our local RotaCare Clinic.”
 
President Alan announced Twana as the “4-fer” next week.   He then adjourned the meeting.