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| Stop Hunger Now Meal Packaging Event | Posted | on May 19, 2016 |
ON MAY 25, 2016, PLEASE COME AND HELP WATSONVILLE AND SAN LORENZO VALLEY ROTARY CLUBS HELP A GREAT NON-PROFIT TO FEED THE WORLD'S HUNGRIEST PEOPLE! Please register at the following link so that we can plan on your attendance: http://events.stophungernow.org/WatsonvilleRotary
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| Lewisburger | Posted by Amy Bartlett | on Sep 23, 2015 |
Lewisburger a hit with fairgoers.jpg) It was long lines and happy customers at the Lewisburger booth during the Santa Cruz County Fair. Watsonville Rotarians did it again — serving up the best burgers in the county and raising money for nonprofit organizations. Kudos to all who volunteered their time to make this fundraiser a succe |
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| Non-Profit | Posted by Elyse Destout | on Aug 12, 2015 |
Our Own Kathleen King on Nonprofit Management |
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| Annual BBQ | Posted by Elyse Destout | on Aug 05, 2015 |
Annual BBQ
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Lewisburger a Success!
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Posted | on Sep 17, 2014 |
 While there was a lot of fun happening at this year's Lewisburger Booth, there was also a lot of burger flipping! The latest update was that we are up 8.3% over last years sales and at one point they even had to send a friend over to Costco to purchase more supplies!
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| District Governer Ed Jellen visits Watsonville Rotary | Posted | on Aug 13, 2014 |
 District Governer Ed Jellen visited Watsonville Rotary on August 13, 2014. He spoke to the club about his vision for this year.
 Dictionaries were donated this year during the District Governer's visit.
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| Theo Wierdsma takes the helm of Watsonville Rotary | Posted | on Jul 03, 2014 |
Theo started his year as Watsonville Rotary President with a serious message and a little bit of fun!
The theme this year is "Light Up Rotary", and Theo has started us off with a few laughs, a new "happy clap" and a message about his year as President and what he would like to accomplish.
.JPG) Theo Wierdsma, 2014-2015 Watsonville Rotary President
 2014-2015 Rotary theme
 President Theo with 2014-2015 Rotary International President Huang
 Musical fun as President Theo takes charge!
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Cami Fariselli shares her exchange student experience
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Posted | on May 21, 2014 |
Cami Fariselli talks to Watsonville Rotary about her experiences in the United States as a Rotary Exchange Student.
 Rich Otto and Cami Fariselli
 Watsonville High Interact students hand out breakfast to students and faculty who ride bikes or walk to school.
 Interactors bring the crowds into the Rotary burger booth.
 Youth exchange student Cami Fariselli and Heather Turley tour San Francisco museums.
 WHS Interactors pose with food gathered from their annual trick-or-treat for cans. One Sunday morning before Halloween students left flyers on doors in neighborhoods near their school then returned the following Sunday.
 Short term youth exchange students and Interactors gather with Rotarians at the annual BBQ.
 WHS Interact club members sell food at school to earn money for their international and local projects.
 WHS Interact club members join area Rotarians at a Santa Cruz warriors game.
For information on the Rotary Youth Exchange program, contact Carol Turley, carolrotaryye@gmail.com.
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2014 International Night a Success
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Posted | on May 20, 2014 |
Thank you to all the Rotarians and friends of Rotarians who attended the first International Service Night on May 14th at Portuguese Hall.
 Approximately 230 guests enjoyed appetizers from around the world, a great Tri-tip dinner and the opportunity to purchase items from many countries, all while raising funds for health and education projects in developing countries. Hope to see everyone there next year!
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| Rotarians ring the bell for Salvation Army | Posted | on Dec 05, 2013 |
 Melvin Cooper dons a Santa hat while collecting for the Salvation Army inside the Nob Hill Market in Watsonville. Watsonville Rotarians have once again stepped forward this year to help the Salvation Army with its Red Kettle Fundraising Drive. Rotarians, with the aid of the Soroptomist International of Watsonville club. If you would like to help, contact Georgeann Cowles at geiskamp@aol.com.
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| Jurach and Gallegos are Paul Harris Fellows — Again | Posted by Jon Chown | on Jun 13, 2013 |
Sharon Jurach, left, and Katie Gallegos are Paul Harris Fellows — again.
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| Another photo from Squaw Creek | Posted by Steven Henderson | on Jun 11, 2012 |
 This photo includes Johnny Moseley on the far left, District Governor Arley Marley on the far right, with President Ralph next to Arley.
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| President Ralph Miljanich at District Conference with Olympic Gold Medalist Johnny Moseley | Posted by Steven Henderson | on Jun 11, 2012 |
 Club President Ralph Miljanich recently attended the Rotary District 5170 District Conference in Squaw Creek in Squaw Valley, near Lake Tahoe. The photo shows President Ralph with Gold Medalist Johnny Moseley.
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| A Thank You from CASA to Rotary | Posted by Sharon Jurach | on Jan 06, 2012 |
Thanks again Sharon (Jurach) – I really do love coming to Rotary. You are always so generous in praising the nonprofits for the work we do, but you must know that we all are very inspired by you guys for giving back so much to your community in so many ways. Today, the number of people who indicated they have served on boards or been trustees or helped on advisory committees for local organizations was staggering. And this is in addition to the financial impact you all have, and the ripple effect from that. So – we have a lot of gratitude for Watsonville Rotary.
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Linda Bixby Development Director CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville, CA 95076 PHONE: 831.761.2956 Ext 106 FAX: 831.761.2913 E-mail: linda@casaofsantacruz.org
“My Advocate has been the power that I need to continue striving for success.”
Michelle, CASA youth now attending college |
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| CLUB FOCUS ON YOUTH AND EDUCATION | Posted by Steven Henderson | on Oct 11, 2011 |
Club focus on Youth and Education; and Adoption of E A Hall Middle School and Renaissance High School
Our Rotary Club’s Community Needs funds are raised by the Detective “fining” different Rotarians at meetings for real or imaginary events in their lives. It is all done in good fun, and the Fines collected are one source of funds used to support our club’s charitable donations. Our annual proceeds from Fines are currently about $7,500. The Community Needs Committee of our Rotary Club used to consider all donation requests from any and all individuals and organizations. There seemed to be no planning, budgeting or forethought about what types or amounts of donations we would give. The committee brought all requests to the board, and most requests were approved, unless the board felt it was not worthy enough or the request was for an amount larger than we thought we could afford. Most requests were approved for $50 to $150, with a few being for as much as $250. |
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| TEACHER OF THE YEAR DAN LEVY RECEIVES PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIP | Posted by Ron Kinninger | on Oct 05, 2011 |
On September 7, 2011 the Rotary Club of Watsonville presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Dan Levy. Dan was the recent recipient of the Teacher Of The Year award from the Santa Cruz County Board of Education. Following is the thank you letter received from Dan. |
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| Newsletter July 27, 2011 | Posted by Peter Barr | on Jul 27, 2011 |
Nearby Make-ups: Monday Bishopdale-Burnside Papanui RSA Cnr NZ 6pm. Scotts Valley: Monday 12:15 at Hilton; Freedom: Tuesday Santa Cruz Sunrise 07:15 at De Laveaga Golf Club. Watsonville High School Interact Club:12:34 in the Library Freedom 12:15 at California Grill; San Lorenzo Valley: Wednesday 07:15 at Mt Herman Conference Center; Capitola-Aptos: Thursday 12:15 at Seascape Golf Club; Santa Cruz: Friday 07:00 12:15 at Santa Cruz Elks Lodge…Castroville
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| Thought for the Week - Who Said It? | Posted by Alan Smith | on Mar 26, 2009 |
An optimist is the human personification of spring.
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| Quote of the Week - Who Said It? | Posted by Alan Smith | on Mar 26, 2009 |
We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
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| Mark Your Calendars! | Posted by Alan Smith | on Mar 26, 2009 |
Here you can post little tidbits of information, reminders, or anything else!
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| Annual barbecue brings Watsonville and Freedom clubs together | Posted by Jon Chown |
The annual barbecue for the Rotary Club of Watsonville and Freedom Rotary was held Aug. 14. |
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| WATSONVILLE ROTARIANS RESPOND TO 9/11 TRAGEDY | Posted by Steven Henderson |
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Present 9/11 Check to Manhattan Club |
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| HISTORY OF THE MINE MARTY DINNER AUCTION FUNDRAISER | Posted by Steven Henderson |
Marty Franich and Mits Nakashima started this fundraiser in
about 1980, as a way to help the club meet its annual goal of $100 per member contribution
to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). |
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