Meeting Notes by Alan

March 14, 2017

 

4fer: Alan Goodman

 

Song: When Irish Eyes are Smiling

 

Dick Lubman informed us about the Rotary Peace Fellowship program. There are 6 programs worldwide with 1 being at Duke University. These programs operate in partnership with several premier institutions of higher learning. The program in the U.S. is through Duke University. The goal of this program is to develop leaders who become catalysts for peace and conflict resolution in their communities and around the globe. The program relies on Rotarians to help identify potential candidates with a goal of selecting approximately 50 master’s degree fellows each year.

 

Stevens Creek trail cleanup scheduled for Sat. April 15th

  

Guest Speaker: Neil Bonke – “Silicon Valley: The Secret Sauce”

 

 

Neil has been in Silicon since 1986 and has worked at numerous companies and founded his own company which was taken public in the 1990”s.

Neil shared what he believes are the 5 unique combination of things that are available in Silicon Valley which allow for the continued growth of the technology industry.

 

These are:

 

Smart People

World Changing Ideas

Risk Taking Attitude

Connections with educational institutions

Availability of money for capital investment

 

The combination of these elements have allowed for a mindset and economic model that has changed the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

President’s Club:  There are currently 26 members in the President’s Club.

 

Auction:  The next Auction item will be a tea set that Roger Kao is donating.  We are also looking for more donations with the proceeds going to the Endowment Fund.  Please see President Jerylann if you have anything to donate.

 

4fer for 3/21 Frank Davila

 

Speaker: Karen Ross “Heartfit for Life”

 

Remember to Make the World a Better Place!!!