July 2018

July 30 Summary *

By Frank J. De Smidt

Last Monday Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Oceanographer Tom O'Reilly presented his very informative program on ocean and climate research using newly designed robotics. 

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 6, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Past Rotary District 5170 Governor Arley Marley  discussing the latest Rotary communications technology. 
  • Our Leo B. Murphy Teacher of the Year Recognition is scheduled for Monday, August 13 at our Dave & Buster's Lunch Meeting 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.  ​
* changed titles to reflect what happened on the meeting on that date, rather than the reminder information for next week.

July 30 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

Last Monday Milpitas Police Chief Armando Corpuz reported on the new BART station and it's impact on crime plus the possibility of a new police substation near The Great Mall. Our President Larry of Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department updated us on that new fire in the Milpitas hills. 
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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.
  • Don't forget to vote for The Best Of Milpitas at bestofmilpitas.com before this Sunday, July 29.
  • Next Monday, July 30, Monterey Bay Aquarium Oceanographer Tom Reilly will discuss changes in our oceans and climate at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting.
  • On Monday, August 6, PDG Arley Marley will discuss the latest Rotary District 5170 Communications Technology at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • Our Leo B. Murphy Teacher of the Year Recognition is scheduled for Monday, August 13 at our Dave & Buster's Lunch Meeting followed by our Milpitas Library Plaque unveiling at 3:30 PM.
  • ​On Monday, August 20, MUSD School Board Vice President Chris Norwood will provide an update on their Love For Learning Program at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting.
  • Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. 
  • 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.  

July 23 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

​Last Monday President Larry Ciardella and 22 Rotarians, family members, and guests enjoyed Bocce Ball, Croquet, and delicious dinner of ribs with fixin's and dessert at our Tom Evatt Park BBQ fireside picnic.

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, July 23, our Dave & Buster's Lunch meeting will feature our Police Chief Armando  Corpuz who will discuss the impact of the BART opening and about minimizing becoming a crime victim.
  • On Monday, July 30, Monterey Bay Aquarium Oceanographer Tom Reilly will discuss changes in our oceans and climate at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting.
  • Our Leo B. Murphy Teacher of the Year Recognition is scheduled for Monday, August 13 at our Dave & Buster's Lunch Meeting followed by our Milpitas Library Plaque unveiling at 3:30 PM.
  • Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. 
  • 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 has 2 great upcoming events: 
    • 2018 Awards Banquet on Thursday, July 26, at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 6:00 PM. Our own Past President Bob Nunez is this year's Business Person of the Year 2018.
    • The Chamber's Casino Night is 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. ​

July 19 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

​Last Monday President Larry Ciardella began his Rotary Year. Milpitas Chamber Ambassador of the Year Rita Lu was voted in as our newest member. Our 2018-19 calendar was discussed. Board of Directors' Meeting being planned. Rhoda Shapiro from Milpitas Beat interviewed Larry and Denny.

​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, July 16, we will be Dark at Dave & Buster's for our Annual Evening Bocce Ball BBQ Fireside 5:30 pm at Tom Evatt Park on Main Street near Zahir's across from John Jay's former Best Marine Store. Contact Robin at robinhays1@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP. 
  • Also the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is having a Chamber Mixer at RotaCare Bay Area, Inc. at 514 Valley Way, Milpitas, on Thursday, July 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. RotaCare is located behind the The Best Western Brookside Inn.  Please contact the Chamber at 408-262-2613 or info@milpitaschamber.com to RSVP. Free for Chamber members. $10 for non-members. 
  • On Monday, July 23, our Dave & Buster's Lunch meeting will feature our Police Chief Armando Corpuz who will discuss the impact of the BART opening and about minimizing becoming a crime victim.
  • On Monday, July 30, Monterey Bay Aquarium Oceanographer Tom Reilly will discuss changes in our oceans and climate at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. 
  • 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 has 2 great upcoming events: 
    • 2018 Awards Banquet on Thursday, July 26, at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 6:00 PM. Our own Past President Bob Nunez is this year's Business Person of the Year 2018.
    • The Chamber's Casino Night is 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. 

July 5 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

Last Thursday at our RYLA Ice Cream Feast - Thanks to Norm, Bob, Kelly, Dan, Victor, Denny, and all our Camp Ryla Ice Cream volunteers.

​MEETING REMINDERS.......
Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Tri-City Voice, and the Milpitas Post calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
  • Be there for Larry's first club meeting and Board of Directors meeting as President Monday, July 9, for lunch at Dave & Buster's, where our Program that day will be planning, discussion, and organization for a fun, successful, and outstanding Rotary Year. And all Officers and Directors are urged to attend. See you there! 
  • On Monday, July 16, we will be Dark at Dave & Buster's for our Annual Evening Bocce Ball BBQ Fireside 6 pm at Tom Evatt Park on Main Street across from John Jay's former Best Marine Store. Contact Robin at robinhays1@gmail.com for more information and RSVP details. 
  • Also the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is having a Chamber Mixer at RotaCare Bay Area, Inc. at 514 Valley Way, Milpitas, on Thursday, July 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. RotaCare is located behind the The Best Western Brookside Inn.  Please contact the Chamber at 408-262-2613 or info@milpitaschamber.com to RSVP. Free for Chamber members. $10 for non-members.
  • On Monday, July 23, our Dave & Buster's Lunch meeting will feature our Police Chief Armando Corpuz who will discuss the impact of the BART opening and about minimizing becoming a crime victim.
  • On Monday, July 30, Monterey Bay Aquarium Oceanographer Tom Reilly will discuss changes in our oceans and climate at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • 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 has 2 great upcoming events: 
    • 2018 Awards Banquet on Thursday, July 26, at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 6:00 PM. Our own Past President Bob Nunez is this year's Business Person of the Year 2018.
    • The Chamber's Casino Night is 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. ​
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