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Rotary is a service organization of business and community leaders united worldwide. Rotarians are making a positive impact in our local and global communities.
The Rotary Club of San Jose
Benefiting the community and our world through action, integrity, service, and fellowship.
The Rotary Club of San Jose is the largest, most active and well-known service organization in the community. We are a leadership organization working together to make a difference. Our members include local business, nonprofit, professional and civic leaders. We form lasting friendships through our shared Rotary experiences including weekly meetings with interesting speakers, committee meetings and projects, social events and group service projects within our community and internationally.
Diversity & Inclusion
Having a diverse and inclusive Rotary Club means we value and welcome individuals of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, and races to our Club. We invite younger people, women, and minorities who support Rotary’s values, ideals, and mission to join our members in service to our community, and we strive to give all members equal opportunities to serve as leaders within our Club.
Service is the life blood of our Club, and it all happens through our Committees
The Rotary Summit Center is Dark on November 27, 2024
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There is no meeting on Wednesday, November 27th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Lunch Order for December 4th Meeting
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Scott's Seafood will provide lunch ($30*) at Wednesday's meeting. The buffet lunch menu includes: Starters: Caesar Salad (VGT)
Entrees: Grilled Salmon, Chicken Picatta, or Spaguetti Al Pomodoro (VGT)
Sides: Sauteed Broccolini and Carrots (VGT), Roasted Yukon Potatoes (VGT)
GF - Gluten Free, VGT - Vegetarian, VGN - Vegan
Please order by Monday, December 2nd at 12noon. Plan ahead and order early! Late orders will be charged an extra $5.
Important note: If you have a 10-pack, you still need to register, so we have enough food.
Click here to place your lunch order.
*Rotary is underwriting the Service Charge and Sales Tax.
Annual Holiday Luncheon--Ticket Event
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We will also be collecting boxed cereal, oatmeal packets, peanut butter, can or package soups, Granola or fruit type bars for SJSU Cares.
Fun and Friendship - SJSU Tailgate Party
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The Fun & Friendship Committee invites you to the
SJSU Alumni Tailgate Party
Friday, November 29, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm, Game kick-off is at 1 pm.
CEFCU Stadium across from the east ticket window in Tailgate Space 1
1257 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
This is a ticketed and catered event.
The menu will be a soft taco bar with sides of Mexican rice, refried beans (vegetarian), and Latin Salad, dessert, two drinks (beer, wine, or soda/water), and a ticket to the game. The bar is a cash bar after the two drinks.
Parking: Purchase parking here 1278 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Clear Bag Policy: Please note, CEFCU Stadium has a clear bag policy. Please review the policy here.
Game Tickets: Game Tickets are available with Tailgate ticket purchase and can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. All tickets are in the general admission sections.
Clear Bag Policy: Please note, CEFCU Stadium has a clear bag policy. Please review the policy here.
Game Tickets: Game Tickets are available with Tailgate ticket purchase and can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. All tickets are in the general admission sections.
Christmas in the Park hosted by Fun and Friendship
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The Meeting Summary for November 20, 2024
President Heather called the 5,461st Rotary Club of San Jose meeting to order. Before the meeting, a Rotary photo loop from last week’s meeting played. (We missed Jeff Pohle on the Piano.) President Heather thanked the Culinary and Hospitality Committee chaired by Cindy Faulkner for forming today’s greeting line.
Introductions of guests and visiting Rotarians were facilitated by Red Badgers Emily Esparza and Edesa Bitbadal.
which supports crucial community services, both large and small. So far this year, 69% of the club has
contributed to the Foundation. Your badge will show a pink dot if you have participated. Pink dot cupcakes were in the lobby to celebrate your generosity.
petting animals and with the help of the Paws Committee, hosted a special day at Hearts and Minds Activity Center.
her wonderful Christmas in the Park party on December 11 from 6 to 7:30 at The 88, downtown. On
January 16th from 4 to 6 p.m. there will be a bowling event. February 1 at 5 pm, there will be a bocce
tournament at Camp Di Bocce in Los Gatos. Sign-ups will be in the lobby before meetings.
member of our club for many years; his legacy is celebrated today through our Rotaplast missions and this
award. Sandy’s wife, honorary member Maureen Ellenberg, was also present today. This year’s honorees went to someone who followed Dr. Ellenberg’s path to success. Past-President Fernando Zazueta was also the child of immigrants and a leader in his profession, the law. Fernando will designate his award of $5,000 to a Club committee.
1. Dan Orloff was grateful that Lenoir has continued the tradition of this Program and proud of his family and their traditions with a special interest in music.
2. Daniel Zazueta was grateful for the nature, politics and the culture of San Jose as well as his amazing family. He provided a list of his interests which gave us a glimmer of his personality.
3. David Cohen decided to participate today while trying to navigate the Seattle airport with his healing Achilles tendon, a scooter and luggage; he was impressed by the small acts of kindness he received. He loves his community, college age children and wife.
4. Ed Correia talked about his stroke 15 years ago and soul-searching that followed. He changed his life after that event. After a search for meaningful community work, he found this club for which he is most appreciative.
5. Emily Roben shared that she is currently exhausted but thankful for her emergency room work, the animals in the foothills she hears during the night, her cozy home, and her recovery from recent surgery.
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6. Steve Preminger came of age in the 60’s and became involved in union work in the 70’s. He is grateful for his dream job as director of Civic and Community Engagement for the County. And he is especially thankful for this Club and its mission to improve the human condition.
7. Elizabeth Monley also came of age in the 60’s; she saw the change of our community from Valley of Hearts Delight to Silicon Valley. She described the struggles her father had as an engineer who worked project-to-project and thanked him for his dedication to his family.
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8. Janikke Klem honored a host of Rotary women and described their strengths.
9. Kathryn Vandiver had a life-changing skiing accident as a young adult. She learned that bad experiences could make one resilient. Through her volunteer efforts, she is thankful she can help others facing obstacles.
10. Larry Stone (Booo) first told a little bit about himself and his amazing life. He expressed gratitude for the way his parents reared him and the wisdom they passed on.
11. Sarju Naran is most thankful for his wife, daughters, mom, and the amazing woman in his life. He believes “women will save us all.”
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12. Sean O’Kane gave a shout out to Lenoir. He thought after losing his son, he would never again enjoy Thanksgiving. He has now come to believe that his gratitude for life, humor, family stories and this club will give him great Thanksgivings and replace his sorrow.
There will be no meeting next week.
President Heather gave us a few reminders: The Downtown Happy Hour will be at 5 pm tomorrow at Cash Only downtown. The Gordon House is decked out. Caicai Wu is moving to Washington State but will still join us on Zoom.
This great meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted, Karyn Sinunu-Towery, Rotary Meeting Summaries committee.
To see all pictures, click here, thanks to Carl Cilker Photography Committee.
Video is available here, thanks to John Duhring.