August 2018

August 27 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

​Last Monday President Larry and PDG Denny discussed our club business and activities with members in place of our speaker who was unable to attend.

MEETING REMINDERS.......
Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Tri-City Voice, Milpitas Beat, GoMilpitas.com and the Milpitas Post calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.

• We are DARK on Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day.
• Our Monday, September 10, we are seeking a program speaker for our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
• Our next Club Board Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm Monday, September 10, at our President Larry Ciardella's home at 634 Santos Court, Milpitas. 
• We need speakers for September 17, September 24, and October 1. Please contact me if you can help. 
• Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. Help Denny and our Veterans. 
• Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. 
• The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is having The Chamber's Casino Night scheduled for Friday, September 28 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at Sonesta Silicon Valley Hotel. Contact the Milpitas Chamber at 408-262-2613 and www.milpitaschamber.com for information and tickets.  ​

August 20 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

Last Monday Milpitas Unified School District Vice President Chris Norwood presented his "Love4Literacy" program for young preschool to 8 year olds with pancake breakfasts and field trips. 

​MEETING REMINDERS.......
Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Tri-City Voice, Milpitas Beat, GoMilpitas.com and the Milpitas Post calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.

• Next Monday, August 27, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Carol Novello President of the Humane Society Silicon  Valley on animal rescue and care for homeless animals.
• We will be DARK on Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day.
• Our Monday, September 10, program speaker for our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting is to be announced. 
• Our next Club Board Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm Monday, September 10, at our President Larry Ciardella's home at 634 Santos Court, Milpitas. 
• Our Monday, September 24, lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Deputy City Manager Steven McHarris on Community Development.
• Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. Help Denny and our Veterans. 
• Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. 
• The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is having The Chamber's Casino Night scheduled for Friday, September 28 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at Sonesta Silicon Valley Hotel. Contact the Milpitas Chamber at 408-262-2613 and www.milpitaschamber.com for information and tickets.  ​

August 13 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

Last Monday our Rotary recognition was presented to our Leo B. Murphy Teacher of the Year, Kaila Schwartz, followed by our plaque unveiling at the Milpitas Library.

MEETING REMINDERS.......
Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Tri-City Voice, Milpitas Beat, and the Milpitas Post calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.

• Next Monday, August 20, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Milpitas Unified School Board Vice President Chris Norwood updating the School District's Love For Learning Program.
• On Monday, August 27, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Carol Novello President of the Humane Society Silicon  Valley on animal rescue and care for homeless animals.
• We will be DARK on Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day.
• Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. Help Denny and our Veterans. 
• Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. 
• The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is having The Chamber's Casino Night scheduled for Friday, September 28 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at Sonesta Silicon Valley Hotel. Contact the Milpitas Chamber at 408-262-2613 and www.milpitaschamber.com for information and tickets.  

August 6 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

Last Monday Past Rotary District Governor Arley Marley presented his informative program on Rotary Communications to our club and our guests.

MEETING REMINDERS.......
Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Tri-City Voice, Milpitas Beat, and the Milpitas Post calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.

• Next Monday, August 13, our Leo B. Murphy Teacher of the Year Recognition for Kaila Schwartz at our Dave & Buster's Lunch Meeting will be followed by our Milpitas Library Plaque unveiling at 3:30 PM. 
• On Monday, August 20, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Milpitas Unified School Board Vice President Chris Norwood updating the School District's Love For Learning Program.
• On Monday, August 27, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Carol Novello President of the Humane Society Silicon  Valley on animal rescue and care for homeless animals.
• Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. Help Denny and our Veterans. 
• Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. 
• The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is having The Chamber's Casino Night scheduled for Friday, September 28 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at Sonesta Silicon Valley Hotel. Contact the Milpitas Chamber at 408-262-2613 and www.milpitaschamber.com for information and tickets.  ​