Meeting Notes -- December 10, 2019

 

Good afternoon!   I’d like to welcome you to the Rotary Club of Mountain View.
My name is Tom Myers, your President for 2019-2020. 

 

Our Rotary International theme for this year is “Rotary Connects the World”. 
Our Mountain View Rotary Club theme is “We Connect Our Community.”  

 

Pledge of Allegiance:  Ernie Hawks and Phil Armi were warmly welcomed back and led us in the Pledge

 

Thought for the Day:  Bruce Barsi spoke of true Holiday Spirit

 

Songmaster Phil:  Phil led us singing “Oh What A Beautiful Morning”

 

Introduction of Visiting Rotarians & Guests:  Tom Myers

Sanjay introduced his wife Dipti

Tori introduced her Dad Bill

 

Vocational Talk:  Bert Raphael

Bert talked about growing up in New York where his Mother inspired a love for the violin.  He spoke about  his professional career on the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and his role in creating Shakey The Robot.  He later switch to the travel industry and joined Rotary about that time.  He is now back to playing the fiddle and has a few poker groups that he enjoys.

 

Thank the 4fer – Bruce Barsi

 

President’s Club – New members Jim Spangler and Phil Armi

 

Special Dinner for MAT Caparas – December 28^th at the Elks Club in San Mateo

 

Special Thanks – Jim Cochran for his years of doing the Facebook page

           

Community Service – Dave

Thanks to Bert and Cathy for helping at a recent concert.

The Holiday Concert is this weekend and Dave will be there.  Hoping for another member to help out as well.

 

Crab Feed – Alan

Saturday, February 1^st

Tickets distributed first meeting in January

 

Foundation Minute -- Monique

Special Commendations to Jim Cochran who was present and Jack Wong and Hiro Kariya who will be recognized at a later time.

Special Rotary Foundation Two Percent Award to Fred Storek

Sanjay started a new job and made a contribution to the Foundation

 

Our Caterer Hector was recognized for his great service to our Club and thanked with a Holiday gift.

 

Socials - Tori – Need a host for January

 

Sandy Mobley, DNP, ACNP-BC gave a very informative presentation to the Club about stroke management.  Stroke is the second leading cause of disability.  It can be caused by high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or blood clots and it may involve either a blood vessel rupture or blockage.  Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, vomiting, drooping, weakness, or confusion.  Not all hospitals are Comprehensive Stroke Centers.  In this area, El Camino Hospital and Stanford Hospital fit that bill.  Surviving a stroke involves following the acronym BE FAST – Balance, Eyes fixed, Face droop, Arms, Speech, Time.

 

 

Next 4fer is Dave Cole.

Next Vocational Talk is Jim Spangler