June 25 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

​Last Monday - A big hearty thanks to Jennifer, Robin, Norm, Hon, Kinsey, Deanna, and everyone who helped make Bob's Debunking fun and such a success! ​​
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.
  • President Larry Ciardella is assuming the Office of our Milpitas Rotary Club President soon in July. But we will be DARK on Monday, July 2, since it's so close to our Major National Holiday, July 4! 
  • Larry's first meeting as President is 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. More details to come.
  • 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. ​

June 18 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

Last Monday Cal Fire Battalion Chief Nick Ciardella presented his detailed and informative program about last year's wildfires in Northern California near Santa Rosa. 
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.
  • Our Annual Chili Cook Off and Debunking of President Bob Nunez are scheduled for 6:00 PM next Monday, June 25, at Norm LaCroix's home, 1321 N. Hillview Dr., Milpitas. Contact Hon Lien with your headcount at (408-439-1207) or (hlien823@yahoo.com). For Chili Cook Off details contact Robin at (robinhays1@gmail.com) We will be DARK at Dave & Buster's.
  • ​President Larry Ciardella is assuming the Office of our Milpitas Rotary Club President soon in July. We will be DARK on Monday, July 2, since it's so close to our Major National Holiday, July 4! 
  • Larry's first meeting is Monday, July 9, 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. More details to come. 
  • 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. 
  • Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. ​ ​

June 11 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

Last Monday we were Dark at Dave & Buster's and had our delicious lunch at Outback Steakhouse as part of our fundraiser efforts. 

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.
  • Next Monday, June 18, our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting will feature Cal Fire Battalion Chief Nick Ciardella's presentation on the recent 2017 Santa Rosa wildfire that devastated over 4000 homes. 
  • Our Annual Chili Cook Off and Debunking are scheduled for 6:00 PM Monday, June 25, at Norm LaCroix's home, 1321 N. Hillview Dr., Milpitas. Contact Hon Lien with your headcount at (408-439-1207) or (hlien823@yahoo.com). For Chili Cook Off details contact Robin at (robinhays1@gmail.com) We will be DARK at Dave & Buster's.
  • On Monday, July 16, we will be Dark at Dave & Buster's for our Annual Evening Bocce Ball BBQ. More details to come. 
  • Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. 
  • Important: We need programs and speakers for July 2, 9, and 23. Please contact Denny (wdw2710@gmail.com) and (408-262-1776) if you can help. 

June 4 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

Last Monday our speaker Chester Santos shared with us his helpful techniques for improving our memories. ​

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.
  • Our new Online Silent Auction fundraiser started Monday, May 28, and goes through June 8. Check out all the great auction items while they last! The URL is milpitasrotaryauction.weebly.com.
  • Next Monday, June 11, social lunch meeting will be held at Outback Steakhouse as a part of our fundraising (June 11, 12, 13) effort. Contact Hon Lien for tickets (408-439-1207) (hlien823@yahoo.com) or Kelly Yip (408-482-1755) (kelly_yip@yahoo.com). We will be DARK at Dave & Buster's!.
  • On Monday, June 18, our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting will feature Cal Fire Battalion Chief Nick Ciardella's presentation on the recent 2017 Santa Rosa wildfire that devastated over 4000 homes.
  • Our Annual Chili Cook Off and Debunking are scheduled for 6:00 PM Monday, June 25, at Norm LaCroix's home, 1321 N. Hillview Dr., Milpitas. Contact Hon Lien with your headcount at (408-439-1207) or 
    (hlien823@yahoo.com). For Chili Cook Off details contact Robin at (robinhays1@gmail.com). We will be DARK at Dave & Buster's.
  • Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. ​