May 2018 Stories

May 28 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

​Last Monday our own Past Club President, PDG, and GySgt USMC (ret.) Denny Weisgerber delivered his heartfelt Memorial Day Reflection at our Annual Milpitas Memorial Day Ceremony.   

​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 started Monday, May 28, and goes through June 8. Check out all the new auction items while they last! The url is at milpitasrotaryauction.weebly.com.
  • On Monday, June 4, our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting will feature Memory Fun 101 - Memory Training For Everyone presented by Chester Santos of Access Speakers. 
  • Our 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). 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. 

May 21 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt
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Last Monday the leaders and members of the Milpitas High Robotics Club presented their interesting and informative program. Our club made a $500 donation to their program.   ​

​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.
  • We will be DARK on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day where this annual public ceremony begins at 9:00 AM at Veterans Plaza behind City Hall. See Denny in full dress. Check it out! 
  • Our new Online Silent Auction starts Monday, May 28, through June 8. Watch for it. Check out the new flyer sent out. 
  • On Monday, June 4, our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting will feature Memory Fun 101 - Memory Training For Everyone presented by Chester Santos of Access Speakers. 
  • Our 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) .We will be DARK at Dave & Buster's! 
  • Our program for Monday, June 18, is to be announced.
  • Our Annual Chili Cook Off and Debunking are scheduled for Monday, June 25.  ​

May 14 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

We had a good turnout for our Golfland Pizza feast last Monday with holes-in-one and a tasty dinner for members, families, and friends. 
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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, May 21, the Milpitas Robotics Club will present their program at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • We will be DARK on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day where this annual public ceremony begins at 9:00 AM at Veterans Plaza behind City Hall. See Denny in full dress. Check it out! 
  • On Monday, June 4, our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting will feature Memory Fun 101 - Memory Training For Everyone presented by Chester Santos of Access Speakers. ​

May 7 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

Rob Jung did a great job last Monday with his program about about a possible Rotary Online Silent Auction Website for club fundraising.

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.
  • We are DARK for lunch next Monday, May 14. Bring your family and friends for an evening of Miniature Golf at Golfland at 6:00 PM for mini golf, pizza, soda, and more! Let Robin know how many are coming right away. (robinhays1@gmail.com)
  • On Monday, May 21, the Milpitas Robotics Club will present their program at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • We will be DARK on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day where this annual public ceremony begins at 9:00 AM at Veterans Plaza behind City Hall. See Denny in full dress. Check it out! 
  • On Monday, June 4, our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting will feature Memory Fun 101 - Memory Training For Everyone presented by Chester Santos of Access Speakers.