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Join us on a Wednesday convenient to you and experience the fun and friendship of the Rotary Club of San Jose!

Contact our Executive Director, Leslee Hamilton for more details and to RSVP at (408) 297-6101.

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“Service Above Self”

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.

The Event for November 20th: Bob Kieve's Thanksgiving Program

Bob Kieve’s Rotary Thanksgiving program has been a part of Rotary’s tradition since 1997. It was created because Terry Graff, who was president of the club in 1997, wanted to depart from the then traditional sermons which highlighted earlier Rotary Thanksgivings. The result was a program that featured ten Rotarians, who candidly told fellow members what caused them to be thankful. Among the participants in that first program were Dan Orloff, Chuck Reed, Leigh Weimers and Fernando Zazueta. This year’s program will include another group of approximately a dozen Rotarians.  
 


Lunch Order for November 20th Meeting

Scott's Seafood will provide lunch ($30*) at Wednesday's meeting. The buffet lunch menu includes: 
 
Starters: Pear and Strawberry Salad (VGT)
Entrees: Salmon A La Bella, Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo, or Vegetable Risotto (VGT)
Sides: Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables  (VGT), Garlic Mashed Potatoes (VGT)
GF - Gluten Free, VGT - Vegetarian, VGN - Vegan
 

Please order by Monday, November 18th 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


Click here to register

Today is the last day to purchase your ticket at a lower price.  Price goes up tomorrow!
Hurry and purchase your ticket(s)...only 84 remaining.


Fun and Friendship - SJSU Tailgate Party



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. 

Click here to purchase your tickets
Purchase tickets by Friday, November 22, 2024 

 
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. 


How to Pay Your Club Dues Guide

Want to see how much of your Club Dues are left to pay or confused about how to pay your Club Dues using our new finance system? We created a step-by-step guide detailing how to access the payment portal, see how much is currently due, and where to make your payments.

If you want to see this guide, either click here or go to the top left of the sjrotary.org website home page and click on "HOW TO PAY DUES" next to the DONATE and MEMBER LOGIN buttons. It is pictured below.


The Meeting Summary for November 13, 2024

Following the wonderful slide show representing the past week of our Rotary Club’s activity, President Heather welcomed Club members and guests to the 5,460th meeting of the San Jose Rotary Club, and thanked Jeff Pohle (“Piano Man”) and the Greeting Line participants from our Club’s “Service to Seniors” committee, chaired by Kelly Dippel.

Red Badgers Amelia Capsuto and Ardi Arian carried today’s traveling microphones, welcoming our many guests and visiting Rotarians.  

Bert George delivered a heartfelt eulogy for recently deceased club member Gary Silver, noting so many of Doctor Gary’s numerous contributions to our club and to the Gift of Life program he founded. Bert shared stories of Doctor Gary’s generosity, compassion and commitment to saving the lives of others globally who otherwise had no access to life-saving healthcare. Rest in Peace, Doctor Gary.
Next, Rod Diridon introduced our newest club member, Edesa Bitbadal. You can read more about Edesa’s impressive achievements and life journey in her New Member profile.
Matt Roben and Janikke Klem enthusiastically invited us to the SJSU Tailgate Party, 11/29, the day after Thanksgiving. At 4-0, the Spartans are “Bowl Eligible” and playing Stanford that day. Tickets are $25 for Rotarians and include the Tailgate Party from 11am-1pm, tacos & burritos, 2 drinks, and general admission to the game. Kid’s tickets are $15. Go Spartans!
Past-President Cindy Faulkner encouraged us to buy our tickets to Snow Fest 2024—the club’s Annual Holiday Luncheon, which will be held on December 11 from 11:30-1:30. The luncheon promises to be a “sparkling celebration” with champagne, delicious lunch, and entertainment. Tickets are $85 only until Friday, 11/15—after that, tickets will be $90 each. Seating is limited, so make sure and get your tickets today!
We will also be collecting cereal, granola bars, and nuts for SJSU Cares.

President Heather used her President’s Time to give out “Fun Fines.” Club members spotted in photos not wearing their Rotary pin (Steve Ellenberg & Sarju Naran in Mexico, Rod Diridon & Gloria Duffy on the cover of Los Gatos Living magazine), and “piano man” Jeff Pohle for pandering to our guest speaker with Sharks memorabilia.
Bunny Laden introduced today’s speaker, Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) for the past 4-1/2 years. Ahmad began with a brief summary of his impressive background, followed by his take on how the recent presidential election may impact our region and CA specifically with respect to AI (Artificial Intelligence) policies going forward. Ahmad spoke of the criticality of our region driving creation of a modernized infrastructure (harnessing clean energy, power, smart grids to support faster data centers) and policies that encompass human oversight, guard rails, recognize workforce challenges. His position is that we need to lead the charge addressing AI with market-driven solutions, and not wait for DC to set forth policy in isolation. Increasing the power and influence of our region on formulating AI policy, Ahmad spoke of the potential merger between SVLG and the Bay Area Council. A spirited Q&A followed Ahmad’s presentation.
President Heather thanked Ahmad for today’s program, and honored him with a Rotary contribution to The Dancing Cat. She also gave a heartfelt shout out to the Military Care committee for their perseverance standing in the rain for 2 hours to make our Veterans Day celebration a success.

Next week is the return of the club’s annual favorite, Bob Kieve’s Thanksgiving Program now produced by Bob’s daughter and our own club member, Lenoir Kieve.


President Heather concluded the meeting at 1:15.


Respectfully submitted, Linda Gold, Rotary Meeting Summaries committee.
To see all pictures, click here, thanks to Jeff Faulkner, Photography Committee.
Video is available here, thanks to John Duhring.
 


Calendar

Book Club Committee Meeting

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Fun & Friendship Committee Meeting

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RotaCare Committee Meeting

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International Service Committee Meeting

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Military Care Committee Meeting

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Red Badge Committee Meeting

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No Meeting. Happy Thanksgiving!
Speaker: No Meeting. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Fun and Friendship Tailgate Party SJSU vs Stanford

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Program Committee Meeting

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Unhoused Impact Committee

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Book Club Committee Meeting

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Membership Committee Meeting

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Los Amigos Washington School Meeting

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Fun and Friendship Christmas in the Park

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Red Badge Orientation

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Gala Committee Meeting

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DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

Bob Kieve's Rotary Thanksgiving Program
Nov 20th 2024 12:15 pm
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Colonel Ray Watts
Why Serving Veterans Matter
Dec 4th 2024 12:15 pm
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Holiday Luncheon
Must purchase a ticket to attend
Dec 11th 2024 11:30 am
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