November 15 Summary
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Last Monday Rob Jung and Marsha Grilli presented their informative and helpful program about Hope for the Unhoused. President John introduced Jerall Maneja from Milpitas High who announced the upcoming city-wide Jack Emery Drive.
Pictures: 1- Rob Jung, 2- Marsha Grilli, and 3- Jerall Maneja Our Milpitas Rotary Club has been voted this year's Best Social Organization/Service Club as seen in today's Milpitas Post. Please avoid arriving late for our Monday meetings. Thank you. Important GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and GoMilpitas.com Events for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club Events. Upcoming Speakers
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October 4 Summary
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Last Monday Sandra Quintana and Dr. Rebecca Cole informed us about SEL - Social Emotional Learning plus Self-Care and Relationships in the context of Social Emotional Learning.
Pictures: 1- Sandra Quintana, 2- Dr. Rebecca Cole Our Milpitas Rotary Club has been voted this year's Best Social Organization/Service Club as seen in today's Milpitas Post. Please avoid arriving late for our Monday meetings. Thank you. Important GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and GoMilpitas.com Events for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club Events. Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl and Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
September 20 Summary
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Last Monday Milpitas Police Chief Jared Hernandez presented his interesting and useful program about police work and his very important job.
Pictures: 1- Police Chief Jared Hernandez. Our Milpitas Rotary Club has been voted this year's Best Social Organization/Service Club as seen in today's Milpitas Post. Please avoid arriving late for our Monday meetings. Thank you. Important GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and GoMilpitas.com Events for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club Events. Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl and Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
September 13 Summary
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Last Monday Rotary District 5170 Governor Richard Flanders and Assistant Area 5A Representative Andy Ratermann paid us their visit to inform our membership about our year and how interesting and fun-filled it should be.
Pictures: 1- District Governor Richard Flanders, 2- Assistant Area 5A Representative Andy Ratermann. Please avoid arriving late for our Monday meetings. Thank you. Important GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and GoMilpitas.com Events for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club Events. Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl and Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
September 6 Summary
Last Monday we were DARK in observance of Labor Day.
Please avoid arriving late for our Monday meetings. Thank you.
Important
GET VACCINATED
Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings.
MEETING REMINDERS
Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and GoMilpitas.com Events for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club Events.
Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl and Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you.
Please avoid arriving late for our Monday meetings. Thank you.
Important
GET VACCINATED
Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings.
MEETING REMINDERS
Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and GoMilpitas.com Events for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club Events.
Upcoming Speakers
- September 13 - District 5170 Governor Richard Flanders.
- September 13 - Board Members only at our Board Meeting with DG
following our Noon Meeting. - September 20 - Milpitas Police Chief, Jared Hernandez.
- September 20 - Board Members only at our Board Meeting following
our Noon Meeting. - September 27 - To be announced.
- October 4 - Kurt Krukenberg, Director Humane Society Silicon Valley.
- October 11 - DARK for Columbus Day.
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl and Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you.
August 30 Summary
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Last Monday Letta Meyer - MHS Science Olympiad Advisor
presented her important program about getting more girls into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Milpitas High encourages more women to participate. Our President John approved a donation of $1000 from our Rotary Club plus $100 from him. Cheryl and Rob also donated $100 each for a total of $1300 for their significant STEM program. Pictures: 1- Letta Meyer, 2- Jackie Chiang, 3- Nikita Mehendale, Catherine Fung Please avoid arriving late for our Monday meetings. Thank you. Important GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and GoMilpitas.com Events for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club Events. Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl and Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
August 23 Summary
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Last Monday our speaker Heather Shomaker of the Wheelchair Foundation described how they get lots of wheelchairs to the needy. Our club donated $450 to their Foundation for 3 wheelchairs.
Pictures: 1- Wheelchair Foundation, 2- Heather Shomaker, 3- A happy wheelchair recipient. Please avoid arriving late for our Monday meetings. Thank you. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on July 18, August 15, September 19, etc. Important GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and GoMilpitas.com Events for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club Events. Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl and Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
August 16 Summary
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Last Monday we had a great fun dinner get together with spouses at El Torito's for good food and fellowship.
Pictures: 1- Mayor Rich Tran with MUSD Trustee Hon Lien and her nephew Michael. 2- President John with Frank, Larry and Chris, 3- Victor, Jenn, Ann, and Robin. 4- Chris and MUSD Trustee Minh Ngo. Please avoid arriving late for our Monday meetings. Thank you. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on July 18, August 15, September 19, etc. Important GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and GoMilpitas.com Events for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club Events. For more club information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl and Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club website: milpitasrotary.org Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
August 9 Summary
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Last Monday our speaker Cal Fire Assistant Fire Chief Nick Ciardella of the Santa Clara Unit shared their history from the early 1900's plus details on current staffing and latest equipment.
Pictures: 1- Cal Fire Assistant Fire Chief Nick Ciardella. Please avoid arriving late for our Monday meetings. Thank you. NEXT MONDAY, AUGUST 16, SPECIAL ROTARY 5:30 PM DINNER MEETING AT EL TORITO FOR ROTARIANS AND SPOUSES! SHOTS AND MASKS REQUIRED. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on July 18, August 15, September 19, etc. IMPORTANT: GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more club information visit: milpitasrotary.org Our next Milpitas Rotary Zoom meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 23. August 16 - From President John Agg - All Milpitas Rotarians and spouses - Next Monday, August 16, we will have an "In person" Dinner Meeting at El Torito's at 5:30pm. Shots and masks are required. Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl and Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. SITES Check out our club website: milpitasrotary.org Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
July 19 Summary
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Last Monday Past Co-President Bob Nunez discussed his various activities as the new President of The San Jose - Silicon Valley NAACP.
Pictures: 1- Bob Nunez ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on July 18, August 15, September 19, etc. IMPORTANT HELP US ATTRACT MORE WEEKLY SPEAKERS Time extended. Please be sure to fill out our Speaker Survey from Cheryl and Rajiv and send it back to them by July 22 to help us book interesting presenters for our weekly meetings. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more club information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl and Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
July 12 Summary
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Last Monday Our new President John Agg took over. Past Co-President Robert Jung discussed spotting "fake" news. And Rotary District 5170 Membership Chair Hung Wei paid us a friendly visit.
Pictures: 1- President John Agg, 2- Robert Jung, and 3- Hung Wei. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on July 18, August 15, September 19, etc. IMPORTANT HELP US ATTRACT MORE WEEKLY SPEAKERS Time extended. Please be sure to fill out our Speaker Survey from Cheryl and Rajiv and send these back to them by July 22 to help us book interesting presenters for our weekly meetings. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. This Year's Rotary District 5170 District Conference Is coming on this Saturday, July 17, at Gilroy Gardens with a country western theme for Rotarians and their families from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Go to: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ for details. For more club information visit: milpitasrotary.org |
July 5 Summary
Last Monday we were DARK in observance of Independence Day.
ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo
Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings
from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on July 18, August 15, September 19, etc.
GET VACCINATED
Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings.
MEETING REMINDERS
Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
This Year's Rotary District 5170 District Conference Is coming on Saturday, July 17, at Gilroy Gardens with a country western theme for Rotarians and their families from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Go to: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ for details.
For more club information visit: milpitasrotary.org
Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl or Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you.
ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo
Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings
from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on July 18, August 15, September 19, etc.
GET VACCINATED
Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings.
MEETING REMINDERS
Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
This Year's Rotary District 5170 District Conference Is coming on Saturday, July 17, at Gilroy Gardens with a country western theme for Rotarians and their families from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Go to: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ for details.
For more club information visit: milpitasrotary.org
Upcoming Speakers
- July 12 - Robert Jung on "Can You Spot The Fake?"
- July 19 - Silicon Valley NAACP President Bob Nunez.
- July 26 - To Be Announced.
- August 2 - To Be Announced.
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Cheryl or Rajiv. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you.
June 21 and 28 Summary
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On Monday June 21 Valley Water District CEO Rick Callender and Director Dick Santos updated us on the 3rd worst drought in history, flood protection, and having safe clean water.
Last Monday a very special Pot Luck Dinner NEWLYWED GAME was held at Rob Jung's fine home to debunk our Past Co-Presidents Bob Nunez and Hon Lien, who were crowned King and Queen. Incoming President John Agg and his wife Serra participated in this fun event that featured squirt guns. Kelly played Chuck Barris and posed the special questions to our 4 contestants. June 21 Pictures: 1- Rick Callender, 2- Dick Santos June 28 Pictures: 1- Our Pot Luck Table, 2- A beautiful cake, 3- Rob BBQing chicken and burgers, 4- Our two couples. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on July 18, August 15, September 19, etc. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out:the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. This Year's Rotary District 5170 District Conference Is coming on Saturday, July 17, at Gilroy Gardens with a country western theme for Rotarians and their families from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Go to: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ for details. For more club information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
June 14 Summary
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Last Monday MUSD Supt. Cheryl Jordan with School Board President Chris Norwood updated us on their programs to modernize public education in Milpitas by revolutionizing the way people learn.
Pictures: 1- Supt. Cheryl Jordan. 2- School Board President Chris Norwood. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on July 18, August 15, September 19, etc. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. MEETING REMINDERS Check out: the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. This Year's Rotary District 5170 District Conference Is coming on Saturday, July 17, at Gilroy Gardens with a country western theme for Rotarians and their families from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Go to: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ for details. For more club information visit: milpitasrotary.org |
June 7 Summary
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Last Monday Stove Team International's Operations Director, Forest Resener, explained how they help the very poor in Central America cook safely with new small stoves they help supply instead of buckets cooking over flaming, smoking wood fires that are dangerous and unsanitary.
Pictures: 1- Forest Resener showing the dangerous cooking by a poor Guatamalan. 2- A happy Central American lady showing off her new safer stove. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, etc. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org This Year's Rotary District 5170 District Conference Is coming on Saturday, July 17, at Gilroy Gardens with a country western theme for Rotarians and their families. Go to: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ for details. Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
May 31 Summary
Last Monday we were DARK in observance of Memorial Day
ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on June 20, July 18, August 15, etc.
GET VACCINATED
Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings.
Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org
Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you.
ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on June 20, July 18, August 15, etc.
GET VACCINATED
Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings.
Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org
Upcoming Speakers
- June 7 - StoveTeam International - Club showing (Rob)
- June 14 - Superintendent Cheryl Jordan on the State of MUSD
- June 21 - Valley Water District, CEO Rick Callender, Director Dick Santos
- June 28 - Rob's Project Proposal for our club - 2021-22
- July 5 - DARK to celebrate July 4 Holiday
- July 12 - Available
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you.
May 24 Summary
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Last Monday our planned surprise program that was to be held at a local bakery had to be changed at the last moment. We then discussed having hybrid-live club meetings. Housing issues were covered where it is said there are more condos and apartments and fewer single family homes being built. Our own successful Rotary Realtors Kelly Yip-Chaun and Debbie Giordano shared their extensive knowledge and experience with us during our interesting session. And then fundraising ideas like publishing a glossy coffee table book was considered too.
Pictures: 1- John Agg, 2- Kelly Yip-Chaun, 3- Debbie Giordano ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on June 20, July 18, August 15, etc. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Milpitas Memorial Day Ceremony The City of Milpitas honors Milpitas residents who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces with a heartfelt Memorial Day Ceremony in our beautiful Veterans Plaza, located between City Hall and theMilpitas Community Center. Our ceremony is always held at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day, the last Monday in May. It is hosted by members of the Veterans Commission, and includes local performers and organizations paying tribute. Our 2021 Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony will air on Youtube beginning May 31, 9 a.m. - Keynote speech by Col. Jeffrey Waldman, commander of the Air National Guard 129th Rescue Wing - Performances by the Milpitas Community Concert Band and local singer Paula Huss and guitar player John Huss - Salutes by the Milpitas Police Department and the fourth degree Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Assembly 2246. During the COVID-19 pandemic, due to Public Health Orders limiting gatherings, Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held virtually. For more information, contact Community Engagement and Inclusion Administrator Tegan McLane, (408) 586-3212. Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
May 17 Summary
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Last Monday RotaCare CEO JP Sahi presented us with an informative and interesting program on their efforts to help the needy through Rotary.
Pictures: 1- RotaCare Bay Area, 2- RotaCare CEO JP Sahi ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at our upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on June 20, July 18, August 15, etc. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
May 10 Summary
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Last Monday our speaker Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone presented his very useful and informative program about the effects of the pandemic virus on our local economy that can have a negative impact on jobs, businesses, and more.
Pictures: 1- Larry Stone ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car-Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at the upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on May 16, June 20, July 18, etc. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
May 3 Summary
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Last Monday May 3rd - Milpitas Family Help Net's Tina Boyles and David Griffiths presented their program that helps homeless families with children in Milpitas. Contact for info at 408-586-0509, milpitasfamilyhelpnet.com, admin@milpitasfamilyhelpnet.com. Our Club chose to donate $1,000 to their cause.
Pictures: 1- Tina Boyles, 2-David Griffiths ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car-Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at the upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on May 16, June 20, July 18, etc. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
April 26 Summary
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Last Monday - Our speakers Allyson McDonald and Emily Hislop of Project Sentinel explained their rent relief program, eviction protection, and more. For details check out housingiskey.com and housingca.com plus 1-408-946-6582 and 1-800-339-6043.
Pictures: 1- Allyson McDonald, 2- Emily Hislop. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car-Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at the upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 PM inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on May 16, June 20, July 18, etc. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
April 19 Summary
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Last Monday - Popular San Jose Mercury News Metro Columnist Sal Pizzaro was our speaker. He has written the Around Town column since 2005. We learned from him a lot about his paper's interesting history.
Pictures: 1- Sal Pizzaro ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car-Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help at the upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on third Sunday evenings inside the Milpitas Charity Bingo Hall on May 16, June 20, July 18, etc. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. This is also important as we return to our live meetings. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
April 12 Summary
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Last Monday - Our Speaker was 3rd District County Supervisor Otto Lee, who described his most important current issues like vaccinations, Asian mistreatment, jail reforms, upcoming fire season, County deficit, homelessness, helping small businesses, mental health, substance abuse, and rental assistance. Gurinder had a small business question. Larry commented on new firefighters and volunteers coming on board. Robert commented about the homeless, mental health, and substance abuse. Joseph added that many couldn't make their rent. And Mark reminded us about Otto's Community Newsletter that's available. Call Otto's office at 408-299-5030.
Pictures: 1- Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; March 21, April 18, and May 17, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. |
April 5 Summary
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Last Monday - 17th District Congressional Representative Ro Khanna chatted with us over the phone and discussed technology, clean fuels, the Iran Deal, more affordable housing, and comprehensive solutions for homelessness. Questions from Bill, Gurinder, Cheryl, Ed, and Rob were posed during his 30 minute session with our club as our Speaker.
Pictures: 1- Representative Ro Khanna ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; March 21, April 18, and May 17, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. GET VACCINATED Get Vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus ASAP for the good of our Club, our families, and our community. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
March 29 Summary
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Last Monday - President-Elect John Agg introduced our Celebrity Chefs Hon Lien and Bob Nunez helped by our Assistant Celebrity Chef Robin Hayes, where they cooked tasty thick bacon and shrimp Spring Rolls in Hon's kitchen.
Pictures: 1- Chief Chef President-Elect John Agg introducing our Celebrity Chefs. 2- Robin, Bob, and Hon showing off their great skills in Hon's kitchen. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; March 21, April 18, and May 17, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
March 22 Summary
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Last Monday - Retirement Coach Lyn Christenson presented an interesting and helpful discussion about retirement planning.
Pictures: 1 & 2- Lyn Christenson ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; February 21, March 21, and April 18, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
March 15 Summary
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Last Monday - Naomi Conway Executive Director of the Stroke Awareness Foundation and patient Shea Johnson presented life saving information about treating and preventing strokes.
Pictures: 1- Naomi Conway, 2- Shea Johnson Our Area Speech Contest will be held on Saturday, March 20. Check with Supt. Cheryl Jordan or Co-President Hon for more information. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; February 21, March 21, and April 18, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
March 8 Summary
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Last Monday - Our speaker Rita Marie Johnson presented a useful and interesting program on Connection Practice. Past Rotary District Governor Joe Sweeney joined us. Armando Gomez joined our Club.
Pictures: 1- Rita Marie Johnson, 2- PDG Joe Sweeney, and 3- Armando Gomez. Our Area Speech Contest will be held on Saturday, March 20. Check with Supt. Cheryl Jordan or Co-President Hon for more information. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; February 21, March 21, and April 18, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
March 1 Summary
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Last Monday - Michael Johnson of Overton Moore Properties described their plans to build a large tech building, The Milpitas Logistic Center, at Gibralter Dr. and S. Milpitas Blvd. introduced by Armando Gomez.
Pictures: 1- Armando Gomez, 2- Michael Johnson. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; February 21, March 21, and April 18, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Speakers
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
February 22 Summary
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Last Monday - We had our Annual Student Speech Contest about "How Rotary Connects The World" with Host Superintendent Cheryl Jordan, Milpitas High Speech Coach Charles Schletzbaum, and Senior Student Contestants Disha Vadav, the Winner, and Muskaan Mahajan. Both were great young competitors. Our Judges were Bill Cilker, Karina Dominguez, Minh Ngo, and Rita Lu.
Pictures: 1- Supt. Cheryl Jordan, 2- Speech Coach Charles Schletzbaum, 3- Winning Contestant Disha Vadav, 4- Contestant Muskaan Mahajan. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; February 21, March 21, and April 18, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Our Calendar:
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
February 15 Summary
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Last Monday - We were DARK in observance of President's Day.
ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; February 21, March 21, and April 18, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Events:
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
February 8 Summary
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Last Monday - Our Speaker Kevin McCormack is the Communications Director on Stem Cell Research at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Their research has resulted in helping many fight and defeat diseases some of which can be fatal. California voters approved Proposition 14 in November, giving the state's stem cell agency another $5.5 billion in funding. Larry Ciardella's grand daughter, Stephanie, was able to defeat her childhood leukemia with a new stem cell treatment.
Pictures: 1- Kevin McCormack, 2- Larry Ciardella ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; February 21, March 21, and April 18, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Events:
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
February 1 Summary
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Last Monday Acting Milpitas Police Chief Jared Hernandez discussed his duties with the Milpitas Police Department and he demonstrated their new restraining device called the Bolawrap.
Pictures: 1- Acting Milpitas Police Chief Jared Hernandez. ROTARY BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; February 21 and March 21, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Events:
If you have an idea for speakers or topics for our future meetings, please contact Rob. Also, please let us know if the current selection of speakers are interesting and engaging to you. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
January 25 Summary
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Last Monday Rajvee Patel and her Community Outreach SAMP.org members presented their interesting and helpful program that aids the homeless.
Pictures: 1- Rajvee Patel BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need to help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; February 21 and March 21, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for March and April. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
January 18 Summary
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Last Monday we were dark in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need to help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordanoat 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; February 21 and March 21, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for January and February. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
January 11 Summary
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Last Monday Paul Lannaccone of the Niles Rotary Club Introduced our Speaker Fremont Symphony Conductor Jung-Ho Pak who shared their story.
Pictures: 1. Niles Rotary Club's Paul Lannaccone, 2. Our Fremont Symphony Speaker Conductor Jung-Ho Pak. BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need to help to prep upcoming Bingo Games. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 3rd Sundays; January 17 and on February 21, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for January and February. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
January 4 Summary
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Last Monday we had a discussion about the Covid-19 Vaccines led by Robert Jung.
Pictures: 1. Our Speaker Robert Jung. BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on 3rd Sundays; January 17 and on February 21, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. For more information visit: milpitasrotary.org Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for January and February. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
December 28 Summary
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Last Monday, December 28, we were DARK in observance of the Holidays. We are working on programs for January 11 and 25 and into February.
Picture: Our Speaker Principal of Milpitas Adult Education and Correction Division, Giuliana Brahim, from our Monday, December 14, meeting. BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on 3rd Sundays; January 17 and on February 21, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Hope you all had a very Merry and a Happy Christmas and have a Happy New Year! Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for January and February. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
December 21 Summary
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Last Monday evening Robin and John put together a virtual Christmas Party Happy Hour where our members each talked about their past fun Christmas events. They included Debbie, Cheryl, Jennifer D., Bob, Larry, John, Bill, Frank, Minh, Gurinder, and Victor. We also played a couple of Bill's fun Christmas puzzle pages.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, December 20, January 17 etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. We are DARK on Monday, December 28, in observance of the Holiday Season. Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for January and February. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
December 14 Summary
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Last Monday our speakers the Principal of Milpitas Adult Ed and Corrections Division Guiliana Brahim and her Teachers; Mr. Newton, Mrs. Kim, and Gretchen Pearce informed us about their programs to educate prisoners at Elmwood.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, December 20, January 17 etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. We are DARK on Monday, December 21, and on Monday, December 28, in observance of the Holiday Season. Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for January and February. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
December 7 Summary
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Last Monday our speaker Lisa Moreno from Hope For The Homeless explained what her organization is doing. Milpitas Police Chief Armando Gomez, who is retiring, stopped by to say hi! Our Co-President Vice Mayor Bob Nunez conducted our meeting.
Pictures: 1. Co-President Bob Nunez, 2. Spkr. Lisa Moreno, 3. Police Chief Armando Gomez. BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, December 20, January 17 etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Our program for noon this Monday, December 14: Our speaker will be Giuliana Brahim-Adult Ed Principal at Ayer and Corrections. Plus Christmas program/party will be at 5pm (virtually). Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for January and February. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
November 30 Summary
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Last Monday our speaker Tricia Brownstein, the teacher lead for the MHS Travel & Tourism Academy, presented their student senior project focused on helping MUSD McKinley-Vento students in need.
Pam Eaves, Denny Weisgerber's daughter, also was in attendance to donate $5000 to our club in memory of her Dad Denny and Mom Marianne. Pictures: 1. Tricia Brownstein, 2. Pam Eaves We received a nice note from MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan thanking us for our donations to help Russell Middle School with their water bottle filling stations and to help Mattos Elementary School with their outdoor stage project. BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, December 20, January 17 etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Our program for noon this Monday, December 7: Our speaker will be Lisa Moreno from HOPE for the Unhoused. Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for January and February. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
November 23 Summary
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Last Monday many of our members offered their heartfelt thanks for many things. They were Gurinder, Cheryl, Frank, Bill, Bob, Jennifer C, Debbie, Larry, Robert, Minh, Rita, Jennifer Dennin, Victor, Ann Zeise, John, Robin, and Hon.
Pictures: 1. Robin, 2. John, 3. Minh, 4. Larry, 5. Robert We received a nice note from MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan thanking us for our donations to help Russell Middle School with their water bottle filling stations and to help Mattos Elementary School with their outdoor stage project. BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, December 20, January 17 etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Our program for noon this Monday, November 30: Our speaker will be Tricia Brownstein, the teacher lead for the MHS Travel & Tourism Academy, and her student team will present their senior project. Their senior project is focused on helping the MUSD McKinley-Vento students. Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for November and December. Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
November 16 Summary
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Last Monday we learned more about the Jack Emery Drive from Milpitas High's Activities Director Jerell Maneja and Milpitas High's Associated Student Body President Hadro Valle a senior. And we raised $1000 for their cause from our members that aids The Food Pantry. Our scheduled program speaker Event Support Specialist Justin Le had to cancel at the last minute.
Pictures: 1. Jerell Maneja and Lladro Valle. We received a nice note from MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan thanking us for our donations to help Russell Middle School with their water bottle filling stations and to help Mattos Elementary School with their outdoor stage project. BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, December 20, January 17 etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Our program for noon this Monday, November 23, is our members giving their personal Thanks within 2-3 minutes each. Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for November and December. |
November 9 Summary
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Last Monday we were DARK in observance of Veteran's Day.
Pictures: 1. Milpitas Veterans Memorials, 2. City Hall Flags, 3. Cesar Chavez Plaza (before Memorial Day). BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, November 15, December 20, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Our speaker for noon this Monday, November 16, is Justin Le Event Support Specialist. Upcoming Events:
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November 2 Summary
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Last Monday we had our fun evening Happy Hour at El Torito.
Pictures: 1- Frank. John, Larry, and Robin with her roommate. 2 - Victor, Gurinder, Kelly, and Debbie, with our 2 guests. Pictures taken by Bill. BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, November 15, December 20, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. This year's Best of Milpitas winners list has been published by The Milpitas Post on Friday, September 25th featuring recognition for our Rotary Club. Check out the new Rotary Book Club recommended by Co-President Hon Lien at: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ Check out the Milpitas Chamber, Milpitas Post, Milpitas Beat, Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. We are DARK this Monday, November 9 in observance of Veteran's Day. Upcoming Events:
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October 26 Summary
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Last Monday Diana Orlando President of the Milpitas Teachers Association, introduced by Superintendent Cheryl Jordan, really wants to do more than just good enough for their students. She's proud of their teachers.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, November 15, December 20, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. This year's Best of Milpitas winners list has been published by The Milpitas Post on Friday, September 25th featuring recognition for our Rotary Club. Check out the new Rotary Book Club recommended by Co-President Hon Lien at: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the TriCityVoice, and GoMilpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. We are having our 5:00 PM (Not 5:30 PM) Happy Hour at El Torito on Monday, November 2. Upcoming Events:
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October 19 Summary
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Last Monday we were treated to California State Senate Candidate Ann Ravel's program on campaign funding. Ann has also served on the Federal Election Commission.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, November 15, December 20, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. This year's Best of Milpitas winners list has been published by The Milpitas Post on Friday, September 25th featuring recognition for our Rotary Club. Check out the new Rotary Book Club recommended by Co-President Hon Lien at: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Upcoming Events:
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October 12 Summary
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Last Monday we were DARK in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, October 18, November 15, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. This year's Best of Milpitas winners list has been published by The Milpitas Post on Friday, September 25th featuring recognition for our Rotary Club. Check out the new Rotary Book Club recommended by Co-President Hon Lien at: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Upcoming Events:
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October 5 Summary
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Last Monday we enjoyed our fun Rotary Macaroni Grill
Happy Hour with Hon, Kelly, Frank, Larry, Debbie G., Gurinder, Robin, and Todd. Norma from MUSD and Deputy Fire Chief Richard Frawley joined us for snacks and drinks. BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, October 18, November 15, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. This year's Best of Milpitas winners list has been published by The Milpitas Post on Friday, September 25th. CONGRATULATIONS IS IN ORDER AS OUR MILPITAS ROTARY CLUB WAS NAMED THIS YEAR'S BEST LOCAL NON PROFIT PLUS THIS YEAR'S BEST SOCIAL ORGANIZATION/SERVICE CLUB BY THE MILPITAS POST! GO PICK UP A COPY OF THE 9/25 MILPITAS POST. THE 9/30 METRO NEWSPAPER IS COVERING THE "BEST OF SILICON VALLEY". CHECK OUT ALL THE MILPITAS BUSINESSES THAT ARE BEING RECOGNIZED. Check out the new Rotary Book Club recommended by Co-President Hon Lien at: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ MEETING REMINDERS Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. We are DARK for lunch on Monday, October 12 in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday. Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for November, December. Check out our club website: https://milpitasrotary.weebly.com/ and http://portal.clubrunner.ca/6028 Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
September 28 Summary
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Last Monday Milpitas Police Sergeant for Police Community Relations, Jason Speckenheuer presented his useful and informative update on Business Crime Statistics, Trends, and Prevention.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, October 18, November 15, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. This year's Best of Milpitas winners list has been published by The Milpitas Post on Friday, September 25th. CONGRATULATIONS IS IN ORDER AS OUR MILPITAS ROTARY CLUB WAS NAMED THIS YEAR'S BEST LOCAL NON PROFIT PLUS THIS YEAR'S BEST SOCIAL ORGANIZATION/SERVICE CLUB BY THE MILPITAS POST! GO PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE 9/25 POST. THIS WEEK'S 9/30 METRO NEWSPAPER IS COVERING THE "BEST OF SILICON VALLEY". CHECK OUT ALL THE MILPITAS BUSINESSES THAT ARE BEING HONORED. Candidates' Forum Session 3 for the Mayor and City Council went well this past Thursday, October 1, from 7 to 8:30pm as seen on FacebookLive:@MilpitasBeat Sponsored by The Milpitas Beat, Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association, and Milpitas Chamber of Commerce. Check out the new Rotary Book Club recommended by Co-President Hon Lien at: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ MEETING REMINDERS Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. You are all invited to our 5:30 PM Monday, October 5, Milpitas Rotary Happy Hour at the Milpitas Macaroni Grill on Ranch Drive. We are DARK for lunch. Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for November. Check out our club website: https://milpitasrotary.weebly.com/ and http://portal.clubrunner.ca/6028 Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
September 21 Summary
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Last Monday Milpitas Deputy Fire Chief Richard Frawley discussed the status of our recent major wildfires.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, October 18, November 15, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. This year's Best of Milpitas winners will be published by The Milpitas Post in September. Candidates' Forum Sessions for the Mayor and City Council are coming on Thursday, September 24, from 7 to 8:30pm, and on Thursday, October 1, from 7 to 8:30pm. Watch on FacebookLive: @MilpitasBeat Sponsored by The Milpitas Beat, Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association, and Milpitas Chamber of Commerce. Check out the new Rotary Book Club recommended by Co-President Hon Lien at: https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/ Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Upcoming Events:
help book potential Speakers for November. Check out our club website: https://milpitasrotary.weebly.com/ and http://portal.clubrunner.ca/6028 Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
September 14 Summary
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Last Monday our Speaker Chris Norwood presented many of the important reasons for wearing face masks during our virus pandemic.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Rotary Car Hop Bingo volunteer opportunities for Milpitas Charity Bingo are coming up. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Call volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano at 408-945-8988 if you can help this Sunday, September 20, and or Sunday, October 18, etc. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Upcoming Events:
help book potential Speakers for October 19, October 26, and more... Check out our club website: https://milpitasrotary.weebly.com/ and http://portal.clubrunner.ca/6028 Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
August 24 Summary
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Last Monday VTA's Government Affairs Policy Analyst Manolo Gonzales-Estay and Community Outreach Supervisor Karen Gauss informed us about the new BART Station in Milpitas and its giant footbridge plus the Caltrain Sales Tax measure on the November 3 ballot in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties.
Our first Rotary Car Hop Bingo at Milpitas Charity Bingo was on Sunday, August 16. We need 3 volunteers from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for each 3rd Sunday. Volunteer Chair Debbie Giordano had our first 3 Rotarian Helpers booked for Sunday, 8-16. Contact Debbie at 408-945-8988 if you can help on Sunday, September 20, and Sunday, October 18. Our volunteers usually leave before Car Hop Bingo games begin from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM played in customers' cars in the Bingo parking lot. This year's Best of Milpitas winners will be published by The Milpitas Post in September. MEETING REMINDERS.............. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Upcoming Events:
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book any potential Speakers for September 14, and more... Check out our club website: https://milpitasrotary.weebly.com/ and http://portal.clubrunner.ca/6028 Check out our club Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMilpitas |
Jul 27 Summary
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Last Monday Sunnyvale's Kings Academy 12th Grade Student, Arun Mommileti, introduced us to their United2Care Global Proper Sanitization Organization that promotes handwashing and sanitary practices on a global and national scale.
Milpitas Unified School District Superintendent Cheryl Jordan showed how Milpitas Schools will be phased in for 2020-21. with "How We Make It Happen" utilizing home and school classes. Milpitas public schools will start on August 13. Pictures: 1. United2Care's Arun Mommileti, 2. MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan. Ready for Car Hop Bingo? It's coming in August for volunteers from 2:00 to 5:30 PM on Thursdays through Sundays. 3 Volunteers needed. Car Hop Bingo games run from 5:30 to 8:30 PM played in cars in the parking lot. Our first Rotary Car Hop Bingo at Milpitas Charity Bingo is on Sunday, August 16. Be sure to vote for Milpitas Post's Best of Milpitas by August 9 at: Bestofmilpitas.com MEETING REMINDERS.............. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Upcoming Events: * August 3 - Milpitas Planning Director Ned Thomas * August 10 - Milpitas Public Works Director Tony Ndah * August 17 - To be announced. * August 24 - To be announced. * August 31 - To be announced. More Speakers are needed for our future meetings. Contact us if you know of any potential candidates. |
Jul 20 SummaryJul 27, 2020
Last Monday Rotary Vietnam Project High School students from Rotary District 5170 Christina Vo, Adora Chen, and Anmol Gill reported on their efforts to stop human trafficking in Vietnam. Avis La Grone and Hon Lien are their advisors. City of Milpitas Director of Finance, Walter Rossmann, gave us a comprehensive, interesting, and informative report on the 2020-2021 Milpitas City Budget that is showing a significant deficit. MEETING REMINDERS.............. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Upcoming Events: * July 27- Superintendent Cheryl Jordan on MUSD. * August 3 - To be announced * August 10 - Tony Ndah Milpitas Public Works Director. Future Speakers with Dates to be determined: * Ned Thomas, Milpitas Planning Director We need more Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you have potential candidates. |
June 22 SummaryLast Meeting's (June 22) Summary (Frank)
Last Monday Orrin Mahoney Special Advisor to Rotary District 5170 Governor Ramesh Hariharan brought us up to date with good news about Rotary International's great efforts to make our world polio free. And they are getting closer and closer. Renee Lorentzen Director of Milpitas' Recreation and Community Services described all the fun activities she and her staff offer to Milpitas families and children such as Performing Arts, Children's Theater, The Milpitas Community Concert Band, Senior classes, trips, and events, Community Garden, plus our Sports Center, Adult Sports, Youth Sports, Fitness, Aquatics, to name a few. McCandless Park and a new Skate Park are coming. MEETING REMINDERS.............. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Hello Rotary Family and Friends, Last Monday, it was great having Renee Lorentzen, Director of Milpitas Recreation and Community Services discuss the programs and services the City of Milpitas provides and what they have in progress. Although in person activities are limited, the City offers many programs and services including the new Virtual Community Center and the new Suicide Prevention Task Force (HOPE). Thank you for the presentation! Please join us for the Monday's virtual meeting. This will be my last meeting as your Milpitas Rotary Club President as my term is ending this month. I have enjoyed the experience, friendship, and the many relationships developed over my term. Despite the unprecedented times with Covid-19, we managed to continue with having our regular meetings (virtually) and grow the club. I want to thank everyone for the support and appreciate your flexibility. I will still be around as a board member and will be supporting our incoming new presidents. At the end of this meeting, I will pass the gavel over to incoming Presidents Hon Lien and Bob Nunez. Upcoming Events: * July 6- DARK In Observance of the 4th of July * July 13- Mayor Rich Tran * July 13 Board Meeting (evening) * July 20- Walter Rossmann, Director of Finance, City of Milpitas- 2020/2021 Milpitas Budget * July 27- Superintendent Cheryl Jordan on MUSD Future Speakers with Dates to be determined: * Ned Thomas, Milpitas Planning Director |
June 15 SummaryLast Meeting's (June 15) Summary (Frank)
Last Monday Rajvee Patel SAMP (Unity) Founder and President, and Hridini Dave VP of Advertising and Media were our speakers on the two acts of kindness projects they have organized: Project Connect; online sessions with Seniors, and Project Gratitude; where Thank You Cards are sent to various organizations for their very helpful community service. Santa Clara Valley Water District Project Manager Brian Mendenhall, SCVWD Director Richard Santos, and Presenter Mike Potter discussed and illustrated how we get our clean, healthy water. https://safecleanwater.org/ MEETING REMINDERS.............. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Hello Rotary Friends and Family! Last week, we had the Santa Clara Valley Water District speak on Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Project program. It was great to hear about the ongoing projects in Santa Clara County. Thank you for the presentation! Please join us for the Monday's virtual meeting. The link is below with upcoming events. Please do not forward or publish the link. If anyone wants to join the meeting, they need to make the request so we can keep track. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you! Upcoming Events: * June 22- Walter Rossmann, Director of Finance, City of Milpitas- 2020/2021 Milpitas Budget * June 29- Manolo Gonzales-Estay, Government Affairs Rep, VTA -BART opening * July 6- DARK * July 13- Mayor Rich Tran * July 13 Board Meeting (evening) |
June 8 SummaryLast Meeting's (June 8) Summary (Frank)
Last Monday Milpitas High 10th Grade student Avishkrita Nakka and her Sinnott School 6th Grade sister Alankrita Nakka showed us how they are making lots and lots of masks and donating to very worthy causes. Milpitas Economic Development Director Alex Andrade showed us how the City of Milpitas is working to develop a very healthy and sustainable economy. They have also changed the term TASP (Transit Area Specific Plan) to Milpitas Metro. MEETING REMINDERS.............. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Hello Rotary Family and Friends, Last meeting, Alex Andrade, Milpitas Economic Development Director, was our guest speaker. He presented on several topics including small businesses, entreneurship, and preventing displacement, retail and restaurants, workforce development and edcuation, ad tech and advanced manufacturing. It was a very informative presentation that we plan to have Alex come back to give us more updates at a later date. Thank you, Alex! Please join us for our next Rotary virtual meeting. Our guest speaker will be Brian Mendenhall, Project Manager, from Santa Clara Valley District to present on safe, clean water and natural flood projects. The log in is below. Please do not forward. Thank you! Upcoming Events: Our lunch meetings start at 12:00pm * June 15- SC Water District -Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Project program in and around Milpitas-County Wide. Projects in and around Milpitas. * June 15- 6:30pm Board Meeting * June 22- Walter Rossmann, Director of Finance, City of Milpitas- 2020/2021 Milpitas Budget * June 29- BART opening * July 6- DARK * July 13- Mayor Rich Tran |
June 1 SummaryLast Meeting's (June 1) Summary (Frank)
Last Monday Milpitas High Students Naomi Gong, Annabelle Liu, and Christine Lee informed us about their new Azon Seagulls Project that expresses their love for arts and crafts featuring weekly art videos. Milpitas Police Chief Armando Corpuz joined later by Fire Chief Brian Sherrard brought us up to date on major events in Milpitas. MEETING REMINDERS.............. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Hello Rotary Family and Friends, We had a very engaging meeting at last Monday's noon meeting with Chief Armando Corpuz as the guest speaker. Thank you, Chief Corpuz! Our next virtual meeting is with Alex Andrade from the City of Milpitas. Please join us and bring your questions. The log on to the meeting is below. Please do not share the meeting link below. Thank you! Upcoming Events: Our lunch meetings start at 12:00 Noon. * June 8- Alex Andrade from the City- What is Milpitas doing during the pandemic * June 15- SC Water District -Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Project program in and around Milpitas-County Wide. Projects in and around Milpitas. * June 15- 6pm Board Meeting * June 22- Walter Rossmann, Director of Finance, City of Milpitas- 2020/2021 Milpitas Budget * June 29- BART opening * July 6- DARK * July 15- Mayor Rich Tran |
May 25 SummaryLast Meeting's (May 25) Summary (Frank)
Last Monday we were DARK at lunch in observance of Memorial Day. At our evening Happy Hour we had a Rotarian fun time. MEETING REMINDERS.............. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Below are our updated events from President Kelly. June 1- Milpitas Police Chief Armando Corpuz Activities during Covid19, the value of their UAS (drone) program, and more! June 8- Alex Andrade from the City- What is Milpitas doing during the pandemic June 15- SC Water District -Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Project program in and around Milpitas-County Wide. Projects in and around Milpitas. June 22- Walter Rossmann, Director of Finance, City of Milpitas- 2020/2021 Milpitas Budget June 29- BART opening |
April 27 SummaryLast Meeting's (April 27) Summary
Last Monday our two guest speakers were Isabella Morrison and Dr. Sina Fatah. MEETING REMINDERS.............. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Upcoming Events May 4- Michael Dittmer of Project Sentinel- Fair housing laws May 11- Eric Emmanuel - Covid 19 Enforcement on the Public Health Order in Milpitas/Santa Clara County May 18- Warren Wettenstein- Chamber of Commerce 2.0 –Pivoting to survive in this environment May 18- Evening Board Meeting at 6pm May 25- DARK Memorial Day/ Happy Hour??? June 1- Milpitas Police Chief Armando Corpuz - topic TBD June 8- Alex Andrade from the City, What is Milpitas doing during the pandemic |
April 20 SummaryLast Monday Our guest speakers were Vice Mayor Bob Nunez & City Manager Steve McHarris. They updated us on the status of Milpitas during Covid-19.
MEETING REMINDERS.............. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events. Upcoming Speakers/Events via ZOOM * 12pm- Monday, May 4- our Program Speaker is Michael Dittmer of Project Sentinel which educates housing providers and tenants about Fair Housing Laws and administers the City of Milpitas Rent Review Program. * 12pm- Monday, April 27- Dr. Fateh: How remote patient monitoring will impact the post Covid-19 |
April 13 SummaryHello Rotarian Families and Friends!
Please join us for our second virtual Milpitas Rotary meeting on Monday, April 13 at 12pm. Our guest speaker Coach King will speak on the Milpitas HS Legendary State Champion Football Team. We look forward to seeing you on ZOOM! The link to join the meeting is below. Upcoming Speakers/Events via ZOOM
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A notice from our President Kelly Yip-ChuanDear Rotarian Families and Friends,
In light of breaking news from Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Cody, our Rotary meetings will be postponed until April. We will not have our board meeting this month either. As of this morning's announcement, there were 79 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 43 being community spread. It's changing rapidly and our club is taking an abundance of caution on this matter. We will continue to monitor the situation and let you know when the next meeting is at a later date. Thank you all for your support! Please stay healthy and avoid any large gatherings. I am available if you need me. |
March 9 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday we had to cancel our special Speech Contest meeting. Our Saturday Fishing Day was successful with 8 student catches even with some rain. MEETING REMINDERS............ .. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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March 2 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday we enjoyed our Happy Hour at Macaroni Grill. MEETING REMINDERS............ .. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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February 24 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday Robert Jung introduced Next Generation Nations (NGN) Founder and CEO Sanjeev Tanna, who told us their interesting story. MEETING REMINDERS............ .. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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February 17 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday we were DARK in observance of President's Day. We did well at our Milpitas Charity Bingo last Sunday. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, the Tri-City Voice, and Go Milpitas Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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February 10 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday we had our fun Happy Hour at Big Al's. Last Saturday was the Rotary District 5170 EXPO at the University of Silicon Andhre Rotary Club in Milpitas. The Parade for Milpitas High School's State Champion Varsity Football team was held on Saturday afternoon. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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February 3 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday we had our fun Happy Hour at Big Al's. Last Saturday was the Rotary District 5170 EXPO at the University of Silicon Andhre Rotary Club in Milpitas. The Parade for Milpitas High School's State Champion Varsity Football team was held on Saturday afternoon. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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January 27 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Sunday, January 26, Denny's Celebration Of Life was outstanding and very well attended at the Milpitas Community Center. On Monday, January 27, Don Peoples presented his interesting and colorful Denny Weisgerber remembrances to our well attended Milpitas Rotary Meeting. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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January 20 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday, January 20, we were DARK in observance of Martin Luther King Day. And we had a great crew of 8 volunteers on hand for last Sunday's Milpitas Charity Bingo. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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January 13 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday January 13 we presented our Annual Rotary Speech Contest with Rachel Wu our winner, who will compete at the next level. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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January 6 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday January 6 we were DARK for lunch with our fun Happy Hour at El Torrito at 5:30 pm. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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December 16 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday we had our Annual Holiday Party at Casa Azteca with food, fun gifts, and fellowship. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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December 9 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday we had our Blue Badge and Red Badge Ceremonies plus our Rotary Foundation information and recognitions. Supt. Cheryl Jordan and School Board President Chris Norwood discussed upcoming School District project plans and improvements. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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December 2 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday our members had drinks, appetizers, and fellowship at our December Happy Hour evening get together at Red Lobster Restaurant. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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August 12 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday we had a fun time at Jenn's Happy Hour BBQ with tacos and more! The kids enjoyed the pool too. Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat, and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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July 22 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday Joseph Ehardt of the Milpitas Historical Society presented his very interesting and informative program about the dynamic and colorful history of Milpitas. MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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July 15 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday Former Mayor Bob Livengood presented his program on the new Milpitas Charity Bingo coming to Milpitas on Friday, September 14 - followed by our Board of Directors meeting. MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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June 10 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday, our Speaker - The founder of our new local newspaper The Milpitas Beat, Rhoda Shapiro, presented her very informative program on The Future of Local Journalism and how to work together to cultivate a stronger, more engaged community. MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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June 3 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday, our Speaker, Cal Fire Deputy Chief Nick Ciardella presented an excellent and very informative presentation on the impact of the 2018 Northern California wildfires. MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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May 13 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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April 15 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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April 8 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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April 1 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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March 25 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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March 18 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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March 11 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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March 7 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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February 25 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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February 18 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday we were DARK for President's Day. MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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February 11 Summary
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By Frank. De Smidt
Last Monday we celebrated our Valentine's Day Party having 3 Rotarian pairs answer silly questions on stage by Robin. MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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February 4 Summary
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By Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday San Jose Giants Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Lance Motch told us all about The Next Generation of Giants. MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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January 28 Summary
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By Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday Firefighter/EMT, Fire Chaplain Nick Arnett showed us CADRE - Collaborating Agencies Disaster Response Effort that is involved in disaster recovery. MEETING REMINDERS....... Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Milpitas Post, the Milpitas Beat and the Tri-City Voice Calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.
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January 21 Summary
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By Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday we were dark, celebrating MLK Day. Have you received your January 2019 Rotary District 5170 Newsletter and your January 2019 TRF News by email? These were sent to members Tuesday. You can also log onto www.rotarydistrict5170.org and find them. 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.
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January 14 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday we held our Annual Richard D. King Student Speech Contest for 4 Milpitas High girl students; Jeda, Nisha, Amy, and Sana at our Dave & Busters lunch meeting. Amy was our winner who received $100 and will compete at the Rotary District level. Jeda came in 2nd and received $50. And Sana was judged 3rd and received $25. Nisha came in 4th. 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.
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January 7 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday we held our Board of Directors Meeting and approved our updated By-Laws and discussed other business at our Dave & Busters lunch meeting. Last Tuesday President Larry presented our $10,000 fundraiser check to the Milpitas Unified School District for Calaveras Hills High School. 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.
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December 24, 31 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
We were dark on Dec 24 for Christmas Eve, and Dec 31 for New Year's Eve. Have a Very Happy New Year 2019. 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.
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December 17 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday we volunteered at The Family Giving Tree warehouses in San Jose for Queen Elf Jennifer by wrapping, sorting, and processing some of their 80,000 Christmas toys and gifts for needy children and families. 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.
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December 10 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday we celebrated our annual Christmas Party Dinner at Casa Azteca with lots of fun White Elephant gifts and fellowship. 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.
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December 3 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday Milpitas Deputy City Manager Steven McHarris on Community Development presented his interesting and informative program on business and job growth and affordable housing. 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.
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November 26 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday Senior New Ways Director John Lehman showed us how memory for seniors can be improved from the use of music with his Powerpoint and music examples. 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.
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November 19 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday Paul Harris Fellow recognitions were presented for donations made to the Rotary Foundation to Mark Tiernan, Bill Cilker for Liz, and Bob Nunez by Chairman Pete McHugh and President Larry. Robin's Thanksgiving Party games were played including Bingo, remembering Thanksgiving dinner entrees, and bouncing ping-pong balls into cups. 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.
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November 12 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday we were DARK in observance of Veterans Day 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.
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November 5 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday District 5170 District Governor visited our club with his interesting and informative Rotary presentation. Generous officers, directors, and members were recognized for their Rotary Foundation contributions and Paul Harris awards. 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.
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October 29 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday Robin with Jennifer, Cynthia, and Sandra presented our Annual Halloween Party Program at Dave & Buster's. There were fun games with names, musical chairs, and decorated cupcakes. Can't wait for our Thanksgiving Party. 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.
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October 22 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday we presented our fundraiser check to KnowAVet officers and another to Family Giving Tree for their assistance. Our own Milpitas City Manager Julie Edmonds-Mares presented her interesting and informative program on Milpitas (slideset here) 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.
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October 15 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday, Carol Novello, President of the Humane Society Silicon Valley presented her excellent, interesting, and informative program including some pictures of Milpitas Rotarians with their pets. 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.
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October 8 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Friday at Ta Restaurant our successful KnowAVet Fundraiser was held offering multi-course dinners, live music with singers, dancing, live auctions, silent auctions, and more with Master of Ceremonies Joseph Weinstein. We were DARK on Monday, Oct 8 to celebrate Columbus Day. 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.
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October 1 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday Digital Business Academy Teacher Andrea Hutchinson and three of her students; Christian Santos, Chloe Wang, and Romina Mangdalin presented their program on the value and their experiences as Oath Interns. 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.
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September 24 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday Milpitas Assistant City Manager Ashwini Kantak and former Milpitas Mayor Bob Livengood discussed and answered questions about the November 6 Ballot Measure R, the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). 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.
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September 17 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan, Trustee Robert Jung, with Milpitas Council PTA President Sylvia Dias presented their November 6 Ballot Measure AA School Bond Issue. 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.
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September 10 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
On Monday Firefighters President Larry and his son Cal Fire Battalion Chief Nick presented their power point update on the recent hillside fire. And we got to meet Nick's 2 week old baby Mac with Mom Marissa. 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.
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Sept 3 SummaryBy Frank J. De Smidt
Last Monday we were DARK in observance of Labor Day. 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.
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