August 5, 2014 

Meeting called to order by Past President Trina Coffman-Gomez at 12:30 pm

Pledge: Steve Bennett

Thought of Day: Mark Myers read about several world and national events that took place on this day in history. 

Guests: Trina’s guest was Nellie Hertzog;  Celine, daughter of today’s speaker. Celine is a new graduate of Scotts Valley High School. She was an Interact participant. Celine will continue on to UCSC this fall.

Announcements & Correspondence:

- New Blue Badge Freedom Rotarians - Patsy Gasca, Jeannie Kegebein, Lynne Grossi, Steve Bennett.  Congratulations to all four.

- Trina reminded members that a set number of lunches are being paid for every week. Better attendance at Tuesday meetings is encouraged. 

- 2014 Rotary Family Day at the A's Sign up sheet was passed around. 

            Saturday September 20^th  1pm game against the Philly’s

            Gates open at 10:00 for tailgate parties.  Lunch provided from 11:00-12:30

 Tickets now on sale through August 25^th. This benefits our Interact Leadership Camp RYLA. Tickets are on a first come first serve basis

Field 1st level rows 7-20 $40.00

Field 1st level rows 21-35 $33.00

Plaza 2nd level $30.00

Plaza 2nd level outfield $25.00

            Contact Trina at 831-722-1558 for more information.

- RYLA BBQ is Thursday, August 7 at Mission Springs Camp near Mt. Hermon, Scotts Valley

Detective: Aloke fined Paul Treanor for displaying his red badge.  

Raffle: Kathy Morrow brought several gourmet chocolate bars. Winners were Paul T, Nellie (guest), Doug, Mark M. 

Program: Speaking with us today is Wei Wei (pronounced WAY WAY), former engineering librarian at UCSC.  Ms. Wei described her experience during her youth during the Cultural Revolution in China. She also described the diversity of nationalities in the work force, especially in Silicon Valley which she pointed out is our nearby neighbor. Wei Wei’s memoir, “Tracing Our Footsteps”, has been published. Copies were on display at today’s lunch. 

Adjournment: 1:30 PM