Meeting Notes May 17, 2016
Mountain View Rotary Club
May 17, 2016
Meeting Agenda – notes by Dave Cole
President Twana’s Greeting:
Good Afternoon & welcome to the Rotary Club of Mtn. View where: We’re More Than A Club…We’re a Family!!!
Our International call to action for 2015-2016 is to “Be a Gift to the World”
Our club’s call to action this year is “Being the Best We Can Be.” Thank you all for joining us today.
Please silence your cell phones or put them on vibrate.
Pledge of Allegiance: Paul led the pledge
Greeter & Thought for the Day (4Fer): Dave Cole – Yesterday is the past – it’s history, tomorrow is the future – it’s a mystery, today is a gift – that’s why they call it the present!
Song of the Day: Songmaster Phil – “America the Beautiful”
General Club Announcements:
- Thanks to Dave Cole for providing dessert today.
- Twana: May Community Service Project is Saturday, May 21st from 10am to 1pm. We are looking for volunteers for one of our grantees, Living Classrooms, for several fun “hands on projects.” Location is TBD but most likely at one of the public schools in MV. Projects include setting up a seating area out of log rounds, expanding the native garden, and planting fruit trees.
- Twana: Golf Tournament and dinner: June 10th at Shoreline. Sign Up sheet. Maybe can move until June 17. See Walt for more info.
- Alan: Kick Out Dinner: Save the date, Friday, June 24th
- Twana - Next Board Meeting is Thursday, May 19th at 5:00 pm at CHAC.
- Bob Williams - was recognized for 3 major accomplishments: 1) He received a pin for being a RI Foundation major donor, 2) a pin for his generous gift to the MV Rotary Endowment, and 3) it’s his birthday this week!
SPEAKER - Anita: Grants:
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Organization
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Project Funds
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Grant
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CHAC
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Mental Health Services
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$2600
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Just Read
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Middle & High School Remedial Tutoring
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$2275
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Cops & Gobblers
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Food Baskets
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$2000
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Enterprise Leadership Forum
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Conference Expenses for students
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$1000
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RYLA
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Camp
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$1720
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CSA
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Life lines for low income seniors
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$1500
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Friends of Stevens Creek Trail
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Support for Trail Blazer Race
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$1000
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Living Classrooms
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Lesson Kit and Garden supplies
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$1000
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Day Worker Center
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English classes and computer training
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$2000
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$15,095
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Next Meeting of the Year: is Tuesday, May 24th
Our 4-Fer Greeter for next regular meeting on May 24th is: Jim Cochran
It’s time to turn your phone back on.
Thanks Everyone! See you on May 24th!
Be a Gift to Your Club, Be a Gift to the World!
*****BONUS ROUND*****
RotaCare Recognition
