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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 Speaker for December 18: Guisselle Nuñez in conversation with Pam Foley
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Life in the Fishbowl: Lessons to Help You Survive and Thrive in Elected Office.
Currently, Guisselle Nuñez is the Associate Vice President, Strategic Marketing Communications for San Francisco State University and serves as the chief marketing officer. Born in Nicaragua, raised in East San José, and a life-long resident of San José, Guisselle has served on many non-profit boards and currently serves on the Board of Regents for her alma mater, Santa Clara University. She’s a community volunteer, award-winning marketing communications leader, speaker, and author of the book "Take Charge of Your Brand” and co-author of “Life in the Fishbowl: Lessons to Help You Survive and Thrive in Elected Office.” A former political spouse for twenty years, she continues to coach many political spouses, candidates, and elected officials on how to manage their personal brands and navigate life while serving in public office.
Lunch Order for December 18th Meeting
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Scott's Seafood will provide lunch ($30*) at Wednesday's meeting. The buffet lunch menu includes: Starters: Lobster Bisque
Entrees: Grilled Halibut, Bistro Steak, or Vegetable Risotto (VGT)
Sides: Sauteed Vegetables (VGT), Garlic Mashed Potatoes (VGT)
GF - Gluten Free, VGT - Vegetarian, VGN - Vegan
Please order by Monday, December 16th 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.
*Rotary is underwriting the Service Charge and Sales Tax.
Service Opportunity--Helping Hands and Hearts Needed
The Los Amigos de Washington committee is providing a toy gift for each student at Washington Elementary School. The toys have arrived, and holiday elves are needed to wrap the 360 gifts. If you have some free time, 
please join us at the wrapping parties to be held on:
December 10 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
December 13 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
December 16 - 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
IF NEEDED. December 17 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
All wrapping will be done at Washington Elementary School, 100 Oak St., in downtown San Jose. All elves must check in at the office.
Any questions? Contact Sarah Janigian (sarah.janigian@gmail.com) or Audrey Fox (audrey_fox@comcast.net). If you plan to come by, please RSVP.
Service Opportunity--National Wreaths Across America Day
The Military Care Committee is looking for volunteers to help place wreaths on veterans’ graves at Oak Hill Memorial Park (300 Curtner Ave San Jose) on Saturday Dec. 14h from 9:30AM - Noon as part of Wreaths Across America Day. This year more than 4,600 locations in all 50 states will be participating and it’s expected that more than 3 million wreaths will be laid to honor our military veterans. Our committee has a total of 1118 wreaths so we could really use your help!
Please contact Megan Toeniskoetter or Brad Baron for more information.