Weekly Bulletin January 14
There are 167 days left in Hamdy’s reign as President.
Visiting Rotarians: Phil Filice-Hollister, Eric Cohen Morgan Hill.
Guests: Jaime Rosso: Four individuals from Gilroy School District Leadership Maylynn Ayala, Kim Felice, Alvaro Mesa, John Perales. Cinda Caine, Attorney and guest of Deanna. Kelly Ramirez of Mt. Madonna YMCA, guest of Marco.
Bone Marrow Raffle: No winner.
Sherriff: Bob Kovacs.
Announcements: Interact Sweatshirts available for purchase $25, see District Facebook page.
Social Committee: Bocce Ball Tournament hosted by Morgan Hill Rotary was on Saturday. We had three teams. Wonder how we did?!
February 7th, Rotary night at Pintello Comedy Theater, Avenue Q a R-rated comedy. Appetizers, Wine & Beer at pm. Show at 7 pm. $30 per person on RSVP ClubRunner, or sign-up on Tuesday at Rotary.
RYLA Camp- Interview period for prospective candidates is in February. If any Rotarians have children or grand children interested please let the committee know.
Paul Harris Fellows: Steve Kinsell x5, Rob Barnham x3.
Program for the day: Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. 1995 joined the DA’s office and re-elected as DA in 2010. Graduate of UCLA and U.C. Berkley. Values for the DA’s office: Service, Hard Work, Transparency, and Integrity.
The DA’s office prosecutes 44,000 cases a year. 80% are misdemeanors.
56 murders last year and higher than the previous year after of 30-40 a year. In the 80s and 90s it was much higher and one year 120 murders. Our county is low compared to other counties. 400 jury trials. DAs office consists of 540 Employees, 185 Prosecutors, 80 Investigators in multiple buildings. Largest prosecutors office north of LA. 85-90% conviction rate.They have a consumer mediation process and handles thousands a year. Because of Realignment fewer going to prison than before. Most County Jails are overcrowded but ours is not.
Increased crime in the last 2 years because we don’t have enough police officers.
4000-5000 less police officers in the state than we need due to cuts to local departments.
Three Strikes law was reformed to make the 3rd strike a serious felony not a misdemeanor.
Club Raffle Winners: Denise Turner and John Kent.
This week: Bernice Aguilera of Gilroy P.D., Gang Task Force update.