Mountain View Rotary Club
Meeting Notes – May 14, 2019
President’s Greeting:
Good afternoon! I’d like to welcome you to the Rotary Club of Mountain View.
My name is Bert Raphael, your President for 2018-2019.
My name is Bert Raphael, your President for 2018-2019.
Our Rotary International theme for this year is “Be the Inspiration”.
Our Mountain View Rotary Club theme is “Have Fun Being the Inspiration.”
Our Mountain View Rotary Club theme is “Have Fun Being the Inspiration.”
Pledge of Allegiance
Thought for the Day: Jim Spangler – Jim told us about “Decorations Day,” which became Memorial Day in 1967. He thanked all who have served to protect this nation.
Joke of the Week – Two atoms and one was positive that he lost an electron!
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians & Guests: Paul
Reverend Claire Dietrich Ranna, a new Rotarian visiting from Los Altos
Announcements
Thanks to Jim for being our 4-fer today
Community Service –
Golf Tournament and BBQ – Usually the first Friday in June. Let Walt know as soon as possible if you are interested.
Membership efforts -- Bring a friend to Rotary!
Foundation and Polio Campaign Report (Monique)
District Conference, May 17-19 on the Hornet, Alameda
Any “Thought for the dinner” suggestions?
June 22: Rotary Club Kick-Out Dinner at Michaels at Shoreline. Reception/Drinks at 6 p.m., followed by dinner/program at 7 p.m. More information from Scott to follow.
Don’t forget to pay your Rotating Dinner bills
We still need monthly speaker chairs for next year
New Member Induction – Congratulations Cathy Merrill!
Program Chaired by Anita: Community Grants
One of our Community Grant recipients was present and received the award:
Living Classroom was founded in 2008 with a mission to inspire children to learn about and value our natural world through garden-based education. They provide programs for most or all of the public elementary and middle schools of Los Altos, Mountain View, and Palo Alto.
May 22: Community Grants (Anita)
June 22: Rotary Club Kick-Out Dinner
Have a great week!
And remember…“ Have Fun Being the Inspiration!”