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. 
 
Our Rotary International theme for this year is “Be 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!”