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!”