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November 15 Summary

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​
  • November 22 - Our Thanksgiving Program where everyone speaks to what they are thankful for. Try to give us your very BEST REASONS for being 
    thankful!
  • November 29 - Jennifer Hooper and Marc Landgraf on The Open Space 
    Authority. 
  • December 6 - Dawn Hogh on CancerCarepoint,org 
  • December 13 - Chief Elf Jenn directs at the Family Giving Tree. 
  • December 20 - Our Holiday Party is at Casa Azteca starting at 6:00 PM. Bring a gift wrapped for exchange. 
  • December 27 - DARK for Christmas. 
    ​
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.

October 4 Summary

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​
  • 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.​

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
  • September 27 - The phenomenal duo on mental health - Sandra Quintana and Dr. Rebecca Cole, Mental Health Program manager and Mental Health Program Clinician Supervisor, MUSD.Topic: Social Emotional Learning for Adults; How we know ourselves and the ways we know each other.
  • 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.​

September 13 Summary

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

​
  • September 20 - Milpitas Police Chief Jared Hernandez.  
  • September 20 - Board Members and members are welcome at our Board Meeting following our Noon Meeting. 
  • September 27 - The phenomenal duo on mental health - Sandra Quintana and Dr. Rebecca Cole, Mental Health Program manager and Mental Health Program Clinician Supervisor, MUSD.Topic: Social Emotional Learning for Adults; How we know ourselves and the ways we know each other. 
  • 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.

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
​
  • 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

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
​
  • September 6 - DARK for Labor Day. 
  • September 13 - District 5170 Governor Richard Flanders. 
  • September 13 - Board Meeting with DG following our Noon Meeting. 
  • September 20 - Milpitas Police Chief, Jared Hernandez.  
  • September 20 - 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 23 Summary

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
  • ​August 30 - Letta Meyer - MHS Science Olympiad Advisor. 
  • September 6 - DARK for Labor Day. 
  • September 13 - District 5170 Governor Richard Flanders. 
  • September 13 - Board Meeting following our Noon Meeting. 
  • September 20 - Milpitas Police Chief, Jared Hernandez. 
  • 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 16 Summary

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


  • August 23 - Heather Shomaker of the Wheel Chair Foundation.
  • August 23 - Board Meeting following our Noon Meeting.
  • August 30 - Letta Meyer - MHS Science Olympiad Advisor. 
  • September 6 - DARK for Labor Day. 
  • September 13 - Milpitas Police Chief, Jared Hernandez.

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
  • August 23 - Heather Shomaker of the Wheel Chair Foundation.
  • August 23 - Board Meeting following our Noon Meeting.
  • August 30 - Letta Meyer - MHS Science Olympiad Advisor. 
  • September 6 - DARK for Labor Day. 
  • September 13 - Milpitas Police Chief, Jared Hernandez.

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
  • July 26 - Milpitas Assistant City Manager Ashwini Kantak, who will address recent programs and developments now moving forward in context with the next few years, long term Partnerships with local community organizations including the School District,  and the expectations for revitalizing Main Street, in addition to other topics.
  • August 2 - To Be Announced. 
  • August 9 - To Be Announced. 

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

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
  • 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

​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

  • June 28 - Rob's Project Proposal for our club - 2021-22. Meeting moved to 6:00 PM at Rob's house for Rotarians only at 1866 N. Park Victoria Dr. Milpitas.
  • July 5 - DARK to celebrate July 4 Holiday 
  • July 12 - Robert Jung on "Can You Spot The Fake?"
  • July 19 - Silicon Valley NAACP President Bob Nunez.
  • July 26 - To Be Announced


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

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

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
  • 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 - To be announced. 

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
  • 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

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
  • May 31 - DARK - Memorial Day 
  • 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 17 Summary 

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
  • May 24 - Special Event - John Agg - followed by our Board Meeting
  • May 31 - DARK - Memorial Day 
  • 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 - TBD 
  • July 5 - DARK to celebrate July 4 Holiday

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
  • May 17 - JP Sahi, CEO Rotocare Bay Area 
  • May 24 - Special Event - John Agg 
  • May 31 - DARK - Memorial Day 
  • June 7 - StoveTeam International - Club showing (Rob) 
  • June 14 - TBD 
  • June 21 - Valley Water District, CEO Rick Callender, Director Dick Santos 
  • June 28 - TBD

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.
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May 3 Summary 

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
  • May 10 - Larry Stone - Santa Clara County Assessor
  • May 17 - JP Sahi, CEO Rotocare Bay Area 
  • May 24 - Special Event - John Agg 
  • May 31 - DARK - Memorial Day 
  • June 7 - StoveTeam International - Club showing (Rob) 
  • June 14 - TBD 
  • June 21 - Valley Water District, CEO Rick Callender, Director Dick Santos 
  • June 28 - TBD

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

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
  • May 3 - Tina Broyles of Milpitas Family Help Network (MFHN)
  • May 10 - Larry Stone - Santa Clara County Assessor
  • May 17 - JP Sahi, CEO Rotocare Bay Area 
  • May 24 - Special Event - John Agg 
  • May 31 - DARK - Memorial Day 
  • June 7 - StoveTeam International - Club showing (Rob)

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
  • April 26 - Project Sentinel - Landlord and Tenant Assistance Program. Emily Bishop on Rent Stabilization Programs..Manager Allysson McDonald Outreach Coordinator, Milpitas, Conflict Resolution Specialist (Non-Milpitas). 
  • May 3 - Tina Broyles of Milpitas Family Help Network (MFHN)
  • May 10 - Larry Stone - Santa Clara County Assessor
  • May 17 - JP Sahi, CEO Rotocare Bay Area 
  • May 24 - Special Event - John Agg 
  • May 31 - DARK - Memorial Day 
  • June 7 - StoveTeam International - Club showing (Rob)

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
  • April 19 - San Jose Mercury News Columnist Sal Pizzaro. 
  • April 26 - Project Sentinel - Landlord and Tenant Assistance Program. Emily Bishop on Rent Stabilization Programs. Manager Allysson McDonald Outreach Coordinator, Milpitas, Conflict Resolution Specialist (Non-Milpitas). 
  • May 3 - Tina Broyles of Milpitas Family Help Network (MFHN)
  • May 10 - Larry Stone - Santa Clara County Assessor
  • May 17 - JP Sahi, CEO , Rotocare Bay Area 
  • May 24 - Special Event - John Agg 
  • May 31 - DARK - Memorial Day

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
  •  April 12 - Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee. 
  • April 19 - San Jose Mercury News Columnist Sal Pizzaro.
  • April 26 - Project Sentinel - Landlord and Tenant Assistance Program. Emily Bishop on Rent Stabilization Programs..Manager Allysson McDonald Outreach Coordinator, Milpitas, Conflict Resolution Specialist (Non-Milpitas). 
  • May 3 - Tina Broyles of Milpitas Family Help Network (MFHN)
  • May 10 - Larry Stone - Santa Clara County Assessor
  • May 17 - JP Sahi, CEO , Rotocare Bay Area 
  • May 24 - Special Event - John Agg 
  • May 31 - DARK - Memorial Day

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 

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
  •  April 5 - ARRIVE EARLY - START TIME: 11:45 AM - Congressman Ro Khanna at 12:00 noon to 12:30 pm, then regular business. 
  • April 12 - Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee. 
  • April 19 - San Jose Mercury News Columnist Sal Pizzaro. 
  • April 26 - Project Sentinel - Landlord and Tenant Assistance Program. Emily Bishop on Rent Stabilization Programs. Manager Allysson McDonald Outreach Coordinator, Milpitas, Conflict Resolution Specialist (Non-Milpitas). 
  • May 3 - Tina Broyles of Milpitas Family Help Network (MFHN)
  • May 10 - Larry Stone - Santa Clara County Assessor
  • May 17 - To Be Announced
  • May 24 - To Be Announced
  • May 31 - DARK - Memorial Day
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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 

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
  •  March 29 - President Elect John Agg and Robin Hayes will be staging a live cooking demonstration with two local celebrities. In preparation for our cooking show on Mar 29, check our website (www.milpitasrotary.org), in the top left hand corner is the ingredient list. If you are cooking with us, please make sure to obtain those items before Sunday. If you have questions, please feel free to email us at: milpitasrotary@gmail.com BEFORE SUNDAY. 
  • April 5 - ARRIVE EARLY - START TIME: 11:45 AM - Congressman Ro Khanna at 12:00 noon to 12:30 pm, then regular business. 
  • April 12 - Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee. 
  • April 19 - San Jose Mercury News Columnist Sal Pizzaro. 
  • April 26 - Project Sentinel - Landlord and Tenant Assistance Program. Emily Bishop on Rent Stabilization Programs..Manager Allysson McDonald Outreach Coordinator, Milpitas, Conflict Resolution Specialist (Non-Milpitas). 
  • May 3 - Tina Broyles of Milpitas Family Help Network (MFHN)
  • May 10  - To Be Announced. 

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 

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
  • March 22 - Retirement Coach Lyn Christenson - "Happiness is Planned". 
  • March 29 - To be Announced. -  SOCIAL??? "Something Different" -  President Elect John Agg and Robin Hayes are checking out potential locations for a fun evening club event. 
  • April 5 - ARRIVE EARLY - START TIME: 11:45 AM - Congressman Ro Khanna at 12:00 noon to 12:30 pm, then regular business. 
  • April 12 - Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee. 
  • April 19 - San Jose Mercury News Columnist Sal Pizzaro. 
  • April 26 - Project Sentinel - Landlord and Tenant Assistance Program. Emily Bishop on Rent Stabilization Programs..Manager Allysson McDonald Outreach Coordinator, Milpitas, Conflict Resolution Specialist (Non-Milpitas). 
  • May 3 - Tina Broyles of Milpitas Family Help Network (MFHN)
  • May 10  - To Be Announced. 

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 

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
  •  March 15 - Noemi Conway and Shea Johnson from the Stroke Awareness Foundation will present life saving information about stroke awareness. 
  • March 22 - Lyn Christenson - "Happiness is Planned" 
  • March 29 - To be Announced. -  SOCIAL??? "Something Different" -  President Elect John Agg and Robin Hayes are checking out potential locations for a fun evening club event. 
  • April 5 - ARRIVE EARLY - START TIME: 11:45 AM - Congressman Ro Khanna at 12:00 noon to 12:30 pm, then regular business. 
  • April 12 - Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee. 
  • April 19 - San Jose Mercury News Columnist Sal Pizzaro. 
  • April 26 - To be announced  (California State Assemblyman Alex Lee)

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 

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
  • March 8 - Rita Marie Johnson on "Emotional Aid in a Pandemic of Loneliness"
  • March 15 - Noemi Conway and Shea Johnson from the Stroke Awareness Foundation will present life saving information about stroke awareness. 
  • March 22 - Lyn Christenson - "Happiness is Planned" 
  • March 29 - To be Announced. -  SOCIAL??? "Something Different" -  President Elect John Agg and Robin Hayes are checking out potential locations for a fun evening club event. 
  • April 5 - ARRIVE EARLY - START TIME: 11:45 AM - Congressman Ro Khanna at 12:00 noon to 12:30 pm, then regular business. 
  • April 12 - Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee. 
  • April 19 - San Jose Mercury News Columnist Sal Pizzaro. 
  • April 26 - To be announced  (California State Assemblyman Alex Lee)

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 

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:
  • March 1 - Overton Moore will join us to talk about their development project; 1000 Gibraltar, in Milpitas. 
  • March 8 - Rita Marie Johnson on "Emotional Aid in a Pandemic of Loneliness"
  • March 15 - Noemi Conway and Shea Johnson from the Stroke Awareness Foundation will present life saving information about stroke awareness.
  • March 22 - To be announced. Let us know if you have interesting programs and speakers.
  • March 29 - To be Announced. -  SOCIAL??? -  President Elect John Agg and Robin Hayes are checking out potential locations for a fun evening club event. 
  • April 5 - ARRIVE EARLY - START TIME: 11:45 AM - Congressman Ro Khanna at 12:00 noon to 12:30 pm, then regular business. 
  • April 12 - Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee. 
  • April 19 - San Jose Mercury News Columnist Sal Pizzaro. 

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:
  • Please note: Our Speech Contest has been moved from February 8 to February 22. 
  • February 22 - Our Annual Rotary Speech Contest hosted by MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan.
  • March 1 - Overton Moore will join us to talk about their development project; 1000 Gibraltar, in Milpitas. 
  • March 8 - To be announced. Let us know if you have possible programs and speakers. 
  • March 15 - Noemi Conway and Shea Johnson from the Stroke Awareness Foundation will present life saving information about stroke awareness. 
  • March 22 - To be announced. Let us know if you have possible programs and 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 8 Summary 

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:
  • Please note: Our Speech Contest has been moved from February 8 to February 22. 
  • February 15 - We are DARK in observance of President's Day. 
  • February 22 - Our Annual Rotary Speech Contest with MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan.
  • March 1 - Overton Moore will join us to talk about their development project; 1000 Gibraltar, in Milpitas.
 
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: 
  • Please note: Our Speech Contest has been moved from February 8 to February 22. 
  • February 8 - Kevin McCormack on Stem Cell Research from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). The topic will be: California voters approved Proposition 14 in November, giving the state's stem cell agency another $5.5 billion in funding. What have they done to deserve that and what are the plans going forward. Kevin McCormack is the Communications Director at CIRM, the state's stem cell agency. The agency was created by voters when they approved Proposition 71 in 2004, and then refunded through Proposition 14 in 2020.
  • February 15 - We are DARK in observance of President's Day. 
  • February 22 - Our Annual Rotary Speech Contest with MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan.
  • March 1 - Overton Moore will join us to talk about their development project, 1000 Gilbratar, in Milpitas.
 
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:  
  • Please note: Our Speech Contest has been moved from February 8 to February 22. 
  • February 1 - Our Speaker is Jared Hernandez, Acting Milpitas Chief of Police, with thoughts going forward for MPD.  
  • February 8 - Kevin McCormack on Stem Cell Research from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). (Changed)
  • February 15 - We are DARK in observance of President's Day.
  • February 22 - Our Annual Rotary Speech Contest with MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan. (Changed)

We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for March and April.  
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​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
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Upcoming Events:  
  •  January 25 -  Our Speaker is Milpitas High student Rajvee Patel from the SAMP.org a Milpitas based organization run by HS students to talk about their latest fundraiser, Home for the Holidays, where they are collecting funds to build and deliver care packages to the local homeless shelters.
  • February 1 -  Our Speaker is Jared Hernandez, Acting Milpitas Chief of Police, with thoughts going forward for MPD. 
  • February 8  - Our Annual Rotary Speech Contest with MUSD Supt. Cheryl Jordan. 
  • February 15 - We are DARK in observance of President's Day. 
  • February 22 - Kevin McCormack on Stem Cell Research from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM).  
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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

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:  
  • January 18 - We are DARK in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 
  • January 25 - To Be Announced. We are working on this program.
  • February 1 - To Be Announced. We are working on this program.
  • February 8 - Our Annual Rotary Speech Contest. 
  • February 15 - We are DARK in observance of President's Day.
 
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:  
  • January 11 - Our Program Monday is about The Fremont Symphony.
  • January 18 - We are DARK in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
  • January 25 - To Be Announced. We are working on this program.
  • February 1 - To Be Announced. We are working on this program.
  • February 8 - Our Annual Rotary Speech Contest. 
  • February 15 - We are DARK in observance of President's Day.

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:  
  • January 4 - Discussion of the Covid-19 Vaccines led by Robert Jung. 
  • January 11 - To Be Announced. 
  • January 18 - We are DARK in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 
  • January 25 - To Be Announced. 

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.
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We are DARK on Monday, December 28, in observance of the Holiday Season.
      
Upcoming Events:  
  • December 28 - Dark for the Holidays.
  • January 4 - To Be Announced. 
  • January 11 - To Be Announced. 
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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.
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We are DARK on Monday, December 21, and on Monday, December 28, in observance of the Holiday Season.
      
Upcoming Events:  
  •  December 21 - Dark for the Holidays. 
  • December 28 - Dark for the Holidays.
  • January 4 - To Be Announced. 
  • January 11 - To Be Announced. 
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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

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:  
  •  December 14 - Noon - Giuliana Brahim-Adult Ed Principal at Ayer and Corrections. Plus Christmas program/party will be at 5pm (virtually).
  • December 21 - Dark for the Holidays. 
  • December 28 - Dark for the Holidays.
  • January 4 - To Be Announced. 
  • January 11 - To Be Announced. 

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

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:  
  • December 7 - Noon - Lisa Moreno from HOPE for the Unhoused. 
  • December 14 - Noon - Giuliana Brahim-Adult Ed Principal at Ayer and Corrections. Plus Christmas program/party will be at 5pm (virtually).
  • December 21 - Dark for the Holidays. 
  • December 28 - Dark for the Holidays.

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 

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:  

  • November 30 - Noon - Academy Coordinator Tricia Brownstein helps MUSD students in need.
  • December 7 - Noon - To be announced. 
  • December 14 - Noon - To be announced, 
  • December 21 - Dark for the Holidays. 
  • December 28 - Dark for the Holidays.

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

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:  
  • November 23 - Our Noon Thanksgiving Program where each participating Member can give their thanks within 2-3 minutes.
  • November 30 - Noon - to be announced.
  • December 7 - Noon - To be announced. 
  • December 14 - Noon - To be announced.

We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for November and December. 

November 9 Summary

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:  
  • November 16 - Noon - Justin Le, Event Support Specialist, SF/Bay Area. 
  • November 23 - Our Annual Thanksgiving Program at noon. 
  • November 30 - Noon -MHS President Lladro Valle and team to present the Jack Emery Drive. 
  • December 7 - Noon - To be announced. 
  • December 14 - Hopefully our Holiday Party to be announced. 

We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for November and December. 

November 2 Summary  

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:  
  • November 9 - DARK in observance of Veteran's Day.
  • November 16 - Noon - Justin Le, Event Support Specialist, SF/Bay Area.
  • November 23 - Our Annual Thanksgiving Program at noon.
  • November 30 - Noon - To be announced.  
  • December 7 - Noon - To be announced. 

We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for November and December. 

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:  


  • November 2 - 5:00 PM (not 5:30 PM) Happy Hour at El Torito. 
  • November 9 - DARK in observance of Veteran's Day. 
  • November 16 - Noon - Justin Le, Event Support Specialist, SF/Bay Area. 
  • November 23 - Our Annual Thanksgiving Program at noon. 
  • November 30 - Noon - To be announced.

We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for November and December. 

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. 
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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:  
  • October 26 - Noon - Diana Orlando President of the Milpitas Teachers Association on how our teachers are doing during the pandemic. 
  • October 26 - 6PM Board Meeting
  • November 2 - 5:30 pm Happy Hour at El Torito. 
  • November 9 - DARK in observance of Veteran's Day.
  • November 16 - Noon - Justin Le, Event Support Specialist, SF/Bay Area. 
  • November 23 - Our Annual Thanksgiving Program at noon.
  • November 30 - Noon - To be announced.

We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you an help book potential Speakers for November, December.

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:  
  • October 19 - Noon - Ann Ravel on Covid-19 and the Election, (6PM Board Mtg.)
  • October 26 - Noon - Diana Orlando President of the Milpitas Teachers Association on how our teachers are doing during the pandemic.
  • November 2 - 5:30 pm Happy Hour at El Torito. 
  • November 9 - DARK in observance of Veteran's Day. 
  • November 16 - Noon - Justin Le, Event Support Specialist, SF/Bay Area. 
  • November 23 - Our Annual Thanksgiving Program at noon.
  • November 30 - Noon - To be announced.

We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can help book potential Speakers for November, December. 

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:  

  • October 12 - DARK in observance of Columbus Day. 
  •  October 19 - Noon - Ann Ravel on Covid-19 and the Election, (6PM Board Mtg.)
  • October 26 - Noon - Diana Orlando President of the Milpitas Teachers Association on how our teachers are doing during the pandemic.
  • November 2 - 5:30 pm Happy Hour at El Torito. 
  • November 9 - DARK in observance of Veteran's Day. 
  • November 16 - Noon - Justin Le, Event Support Specialist, SF/Bay Area. 
  • November 23 - Our Annual Thanksgiving Program. 
  • November 30 - Noon - To be announced.

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:  


  •  October 5 - 5:30pm Happy Hour at Macaroni Grill. 
  • October 12 - DARK in observance of Columbus Day. 
  • October 19 - Noon - Ann Ravel on Covid-19 and the Election,
  •  October 26 - Noon - Diana Orlando President of the Milpitas Teachers Association on how our teachers are doing during the pandemic, 

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:  
  • September 28 - Milpitas Police Sergeant for Police Community Relations, Jason Speckenheuer with his update on Business Crime Statistics, Trends, and Prevention. 
  • October 5 - Happy Hour at 5:30pm at Macaroni Grill. 
  • October 12 - DARK in observance of Columbus Day. 
  • October 19 - Ann Ravel on Covid-19 and the Election.
  • October 26 - Diana Orlando President of the Milpitas Teachers Association on how our teachers are doing during the pandemic.
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 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.

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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:  
  • September 21 - Our speaker is Milpitas Deputy Fire Chief Richard Frawley on the status of our major wildfires. 
  • September 28 - Milpitas Police Sergeant for Police Community Relations, Jason Speckenheuer with his update on Business Crime Statistics, Trends, and Prevention. 
  • October 5 - Happy Hour at 5:30pm at Macaroni Grill. 
  • October 12 - DARK in observance of Columbus Day. 
We need program Speakers for our future meetings. Contact us if you can 
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

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:  
  • August 31 - Our Speaker Robert Jung informs us about about KIVA .
  • September 7 - We are having our 3 PM Happy Hour at El Torito on Labor Day. RSVP to Robin's 1:58 PM August 24 email. 
  • September 14 - To be announced. 

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

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 Summary

Jul 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 Summary

Last 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 Summary

Last 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 Summary

Last 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 Summary

​Last 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 Summary

Last 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 Summary

Last 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 Summary

Last 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 Summary

Hello 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
  • 12pm-Monday, April 20- Vice Mayor Bob Nunez and President of Board of Supervisor Cindy Chavez to update RE: Covid-19 on City of Milpitas and County of Santa Clara.
  • 1:30pm-Monday, April 20- Rotary Board Meeting to follow immediately after regular meeting
  • 12pm- Monday, April 27- Dr. Fateh: How remote patient monitoring will impact the post Covid-19
  • 5pm- Monday, April 27- Virtual Happy Hour 

​A notice from our President Kelly Yip-Chuan

Dear 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

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.  
 
  • Next Sunday, March 15, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • Next Monday, March 16, Milpitas High Head Varsity Football Coach Kelly King will be our Speaker at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. Evening Board Meeting at Larry's home. 
  • On Monday, March 23, our speaker Milpitas Fire Chief Brian Sherrard will present his program on what's new at the Milpitas Fire Department at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • On Monday, March 30, our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting speaker will be Milpitas Library's Supervising Librarian, Shashana Francis, who will discuss accessing the Library with your computer and the Internet. 
  • *Michael Dittmer from Project Sentinel which educates housing providers and tenants about fair housing laws and administers the City of Milpitas Rent Review Program has switched his program from Monday, March 30, to Monday, April 27. 
  • On Monday, April 6, we are DARK for lunch and will have our Happy Hour at Red Lobster at 5:30 pm. 
  • On Monday, April 13, we will celebrate Easter at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. ​

March 2 Summary

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.   
  • Next Saturday, March 7, is our Fishing Day at Spring Valley Pond from 8 am to 1 pm. We need help with our Rose School School students and BBQ lunch. 
  • Next Monday, March 9, we will be conducting our Annual Rotary Speech 
  • Contest for our Milpitas High Students at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • On Sunday, March 15, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • On Monday, March 16, Milpitas High Head Varsity Football Coach Kelly King will be our Speaker at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • On Monday, March 23, our speaker Milpitas Fire Chief Brian Sherrard will present his program on the Milpitas Fire Department and what's new at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • On Monday, March 30, our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting speaker will be Michael Dittmer from Project Sentinel which educates housing providers and tenants about fair housing laws and administers the City of Milpitas Rent Review Program. 
  • On Monday, April 6, we are DARK for lunch and will have our Happy Hour at Red Lobster at 5:30 pm. 

February 24 Summary

By Frank. De Smidt

Last Monday Robert Jung introduced Next Generation Nations (NGN)  Founder and CEO Sanjeev Tanna, who told us their interesting story. 
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 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.   
  • Next Monday, March 2, we are DARK for lunch and will have our Happy Hour at Macaroni Grill at 5:30 pm. 
  • Saturday, March 7, is our Fishing Day at Spring Valley Pond from 8 am to 1 pm. We need help with our Rose School School students and BBQ lunch. 
  • On Monday, March 9, we will be conducting our Annual Rotary Speech Contest for our Milpitas High Students. 
  • On Sunday, March 15, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • On Monday, March 16, Milpitas High Head Varsity Football Coach Kelly King will be our Speaker at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • On Monday, March 23, our speaker Milpitas Fire Chief Brian Sherrard will present his program on the Milpitas Fire Department and what's new at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. ​

February 17 Summary

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. 
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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.   
  • Next Monday, February 24, Robert Jung and NGN Founder and CEO Sanjeev Tanna will present their program about Next Generation Nations, Club NGN    at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • On Monday, March 2, we are DARK for lunch and will have our Happy Hour at Macaroni Grill at 5:30 pm. 
  • Saturday, March 7, is our Fishing Day at Spring Valley Pond from 8 am to 1 pm. We need help with our Rose School School students and BBQ lunch. 
  • On Monday, March 9, we will be conducting our Annual Rotary Speech Contest for our Milpitas High Students. 
  • On Sunday, March 15, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • On Monday, March 16, Milpitas High Head Varsity Football Coach Kelly King will be our Speaker at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 

February 10 Summary

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.  ​
  • Next Sunday, February 16, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • Next Monday, February 17, we will be DARK in observance of President's Day. ​
  • On Monday, February 24, Robert Jung and NGN Founder and CEO Sanjeev Tanna will present their program about Next Generation Nations, Club NGN    at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. ​
  • On Monday, March 2, we are DARK for lunch and will have our Happy Hour at Macaroni Grill at 5:30 pm. ​
  • On Monday, March 9, we will be conducting our Annual Rotary Speech Contest for our Milpitas High Students. 

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February 3 Summary 

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.  ​
  • Next Monday, February 10, will be our Annual Valentine Party at Dave & Buster's followed by our Board Meeting. 
  • On Sunday, February 16, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • On Monday, February 17, we will be DARK in observance of President's Day. ​
  • On Monday, February 24, Robert Jung and NGN Founder and CEO Sanjeev Tanna will present their program about Next Generation Nations, Club NGN    at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. ​
  • On Monday, March 2, we are DARK for lunch and will have our Happy Hour at Macaroni Grill at 5:30 pm. ​

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January 27 Summary

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.   ​ ​​
  • On Monday, February 3, we will be DARK for lunch with our Happy Hour at Big Al's Bowling 27 Ranch Drive starting at 5:00 - 6:00 pm with Bowling afterward. 
  • Monday, February 10, will be our Annual Valentine Party at Dave & Buster's followed by our Board Meeting. 
  • On Sunday, February 16, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • On Monday, February 17, we will be DARK in observance of President's Day. ​
  • On Monday, February 24, Robert Jung and NGN Founder and CEO Sanjeev Tanna will present their program about Next Generation Nations, Club NGN    at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. ​
  • On Monday, March 2, we are DARK for lunch and will have our Happy Hour at Macaroni Grill at 5:30 pm. ​

January 20 Summary

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.   ​ ​
  • On Sunday, January 26, a Celebration of Life honoring Denny Weisgerber will take place at 1:30 pm at the Milpitas Community Center, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd.  Milpitas. 
  • On Monday, January 27, Don Peoples will give his presentation on our own Denny Weisgerber at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • On Monday, February 3, we will be DARK for lunch with our Happy Hour at Big Al's Bowling 27 Ranch Drive starting at 5:00 - 6:00 pm with Bowling afterward. 
  • Monday, February 10, will be our Annual Valentine Party at Dave & Buster's followed by our Board Meeting. 
  • On Sunday, February 16, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • On Monday, February 17, we will be DARK in observance of President's Day. ​
  • On Monday, February 24, our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting is in need of an interesting program speaker. 
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January 13 Summary

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.   ​ 
  • This Sunday, January 19, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • We will be DARK next Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. 
  • On Sunday, January 26, a Celebration of Life honoring Denny Weisgerber will take place at 1:30 pm at the Milpitas Community Center, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd.  Milpitas. 
  • On Monday, January 27, Don Peoples will give his presentation on our own Denny Weisgerber at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • On Monday, February 3, we will be DARK for lunch with our Happy Hour at Big Al's Bowling 27 Ranch Drive starting at 5:00 - 6:00 pm with Bowling afterward. 
  • Monday, February 10, will be our Annual Valentine Party at Dave & Buster's followed by our Board Meeting. 
  • On Monday, February 17, we will be DARK in observance of President's Day. ​

January 6 Summary

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.   ​ 
  • Next Monday, January 13, we are having our Annual Speech Contest for Milpitas High School students at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. Our monthly Board Meeting will be held at 6:00 pm in Robin's home at 1641 Pebble Beach Ct. Milpitas.  
  • On Sunday, January 19, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • We will be DARK on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. 
  • On Sunday, January 26, a Celebration of Life honoring Denny Weisgerber will take place at 1:30 pm at the Milpitas Community Center, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd.  Milpitas. 
  • On Monday, January 27, Don Peoples will give his presentation on our own Denny Weisgerber at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • On Monday, February 3, we will be DARK for lunch with our Happy Hour at Big Al's Bowling 27 Ranch Drive starting at 5:00 - 6:00 pm with Bowling afterward. ​

December  16 Summary

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.   ​ 
  • This Thursday, December 19, we're invited to help out at The Family Giving Tree's gift warehouse at 110 Tasman Drive in San Jose. Food is served at 5:30 pm. Shift starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm. ​
  • We are DARK on Monday, December 23, in observance of the Holidays. 
  • We are DARK on Monday, December 30, in observance of the Holidays. 
  • On Monday, January 6, we will be DARK for lunch with our Happy Hour at El Torrito at 477 East Calaveras Boulevard starting at 5:30 pm. 
  • On Monday, January 13, we are having our Annual Speech Contest for Milpitas High School students at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. Our monthly Board Meeting will be held at Robin's home at 6:00 pm. 
  • On Sunday, January 19, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up.
  • We will be DARK on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. 
  • On Monday, January 27, Don Peoples will give his presentation on our own Denny Weisgerber at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. ​

December 9 Summary

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.   ​ 
  • Next Sunday, December 15, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up. 
  • Next Monday, December 16, we will be DARK at lunch for our Holiday Party at Casa Azteca at 6:00 pm. 
  • On Thursday, December 19, we're invited to help out at The Family Giving Tree's gift warehouse at 110 Tasman Drive in San Jose. Food is served at 5:30 pm. Shift starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm. 
  • We are DARK on Monday, December 23, in observance of the Holidays. 
  • We are DARK on Monday, December 30, in observance of the Holidays. 
  • On Monday, January 6, we will be DARK for lunch with our Happy Hour at El Torrito at 477 East Calaveras Boulevard starting at 5:30 pm. 
  • On Monday, January 13, we are having our Annual Speech Contest for Milpitas High School students at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. Our monthly Board Meeting will be held at Robin's home at 6:00 pm. 
  • We will be DARK on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. 

December 2 Summary

By Frank. De Smidt

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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.   
  • Next Monday, December 9, at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting our speakers MUSD Superintendant Cheryl Jordan and School Board President Chris Norwood will discuss school safety and security. 
  • On Sunday, December 15, we need at least 8 or more Rotary Fundraiser Volunteers for Milpitas Charity Bingo at 5:00 pm sharp. Contact Debbie Giordano to sign up. 
  • On Monday, December 16, we will be DARK at lunch for our Holiday Party at Casa Azteca at 6:00 pm. 
  • On Thursday, December 19, we're invited to help out at The Family Giving Tree's gift warehouse at 110 Tasman Drive in San Jose. Food is served at 5:30 pm. Shift starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm. 
  • We are DARK on Monday, December 23, in observance of the Holidays. 
  • We are DARK on Monday, December 30, in observance of the Holidays. 
  • On Monday, January 6, we will be DARK for lunch with our Happy Hour at El Torrito at 477 East Calaveras Boulevard starting at 5:30 pm. 
  • ​On Monday, January 13, we are having our Annual Speech Contest for Milpitas High School students at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. Our monthly Board Meeting will be held at Robin's home at 6:00 pm. 

August 12 Summary

By Frank. De Smidt

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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.   
  • Next Monday, August 19, at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting Robin Hays, Milpitas Art Commissioner since 2000, will discuss the Milpitas Art Commission's plans to bring street, sidewalk, and mural art to the City of Milpitas. Pictures of city art examples will be shown.
  • Our Board of Directors Meeting will be held at Debbie Giordano's home at 6:00 PM at 1916 Grand Teton Drive, Milpitas. 
  • On Monday, August 26, at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting Robert Jung will propose Kiva.org for us as a potential Club activity plus a program to help homeless veterans.
  • We will be DARK on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. 
  • We need an interesting speaker and program for our Monday, September 9, lunch meeting at Dave & Busters. Let me know.  
  • On Friday, September 27, The Milpitas Chamber will present their Casino Night Fundraiser at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Dinner at 6:00pm – Gaming 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Black Jack – Craps – Roulette – Texas Hold' em – DJ/Dancing – Cash Bar – Incredible Prizes. Contact the Chamber office at 262-2613 or info@milpitaschamber.com

July 22 Summary

By Frank. De Smidt
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​Last Monday Joseph Ehardt of the Milpitas Historical Society presented his very interesting and informative program about the dynamic and colorful history of Milpitas.
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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. 
  • Next Monday, July 29, at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting our speaker Ed Riffle will discuss our US Constitution and American History. 
  • On Monday, August 5, our Teacher of the Year 2019 Jeff Lamb will be honored at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting and our Plaque Unveiling afterward at the Milpitas Library. 
  • We will be DARK on Monday, August 12, for a Barbecue Happy Hour at Jenn's house at 2241 Churchill Dr. Milpitas starting at 6 PM.  
  • On Monday, August 19, at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting Robin Hays, Milpitas Art Commissioner since 2000, will discuss the Milpitas Art Commission's plans to bring street, sidewalk, and mural art to the City of Milpitas. Pictures of city art examples will be shown. 
  • On Monday, August 26, at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting Robert Jung will propose KIVA for us as a potential Club activity. 
  • On Friday, September 27, The Milpitas Chamber will present their Casino Night Fundraiser at the Embassy Suites Hotel. ​

July 15 Summary

By Frank. De Smidt
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​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. 
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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. ​
  • Next Monday, July 22, our Dave & Buster's lunch program will feature our Speaker Joseph Ehardt of the Milpitas Historical Society on their mission and community outreach activities.
  • On Thursday, July 25– Milpitas Chamber’s 2019 Awards Banquet at Embassy Suites Hotel. 901 E; Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas. 6 PM Reception, 7 PM Dinner. No Host Cocktails. Black Tie Optional. Sponsorships available. Tickets: $60 each. RVSP to the Chamber Office at 408-262-2613. or info@milpitaschamber.com. 
  • On Monday, July 29, at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting our speaker Ed Riffle will discuss our US Constitution and American History. 
  • On Monday, August 5, our Teacher of the Year 2019 Jeff Lamb will be honored at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting and our Plaque Unveiling afterward at the Milpitas Library. 
  • We will be DARK on Monday, August 12, for a Barbecue Happy Hour at Jenn's house at 2241 Churchill Dr. Milpitas starting at 6 PM. 
  • On Friday, September 27, The Milpitas Chamber will present their Casino Night Fundraiser at the Embassy Suites Hotel. ​

June 10 Summary

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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  • Next Monday, June 17, our lunch program will feature our Speaker Alison Guan of Access Books Bay Area that helps stock books in libraries of low-income schools to invite students to spend time and read. 
  • On Monday, June 24, Robin will host our Annual Debunking and Chili Cookoff at 6:00 PM in her home at 1641 Pebble Beach Ct. in Milpitas. 408-497-9770
  • We will be DARK for lunch on Monday July 1, President Kelly's first day, for our fun 5:30 PM BOCCE BALL Game at Tom Evatt Park near Main Street and the Post Office on Abel St. More info coming. ​
  • On Thursday, July 25 – Milpitas Chamber’s 2019 Awards Banquet at Embassy Suites Hotel. 901 E; Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas. 6 PM Reception, 7 PM Dinner. No Host Cocktails. Black Tie Optional. Sponsorships available. Tickets: $60 each. RVSP to the Chamber Office at 262-2613 or info@milpitaschamber.com. 

June 3 Summary

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.  
  • Next Monday, June 10, our lunch program will feature our Speaker - The founder of local newspaper The Milpitas Beat, Rhoda Shapiro, who will be speaking about The Future of Local Journalism and how to work together to cultivate a stronger, more engaged community. 
  • On Monday, June 17, our lunch program will feature our Speaker Alison Guan of Access Books Bay Area that helps stock books in libraries of low-income schools to invite students to spend time and read. 
  • On Monday, June 24, Robin will host our Annual Debunking and Chili Cookoff at 6:00 PM in her home at 1641 Pebble Beach Ct. in Milpitas. 408-497-9770
  • On Thursday, July 25– Milpitas Chamber’s 2019 Awards Banquet at Embassy Suites Hotel. 901 E; Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas. 6 PM Reception, 7 PM Dinner. No Host Cocktails. Black Tie Optional. Sponsorships available. Tickets: $60 each. RVSP to the Chamber Office at 262-2613 or info@milpitaschamber.com. ​

May 13 Summary

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. 
  • Next Monday May 20, we are DARK for lunch and look forward to our evening of miniature golf and pizza at Golfland starting at 5:30 pm.
  • We are DARK on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. 
  • We are working on speakers and programs for our June meetings. 

April 15 Summary

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. 
  • Next Monday, April 22, we will be celebrating Easter at Dave & Buster's with our Annual Easter Party. ​
  • On Saturday, April 27, we will present our Masquerade Party Fundraiser at Ta Restaurant, 90 S. Abel St. with live music of the Backyard Boys Band from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. $80 per ticket to support local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Contact Hon Lien at 408-439-1207 or Robert Jung at milpitasrotary@gmail.com  Online at www.milpitasrotary.weebly.com
  • On Monday, April 29, our lunch program will be featuring Kaila Schwartz, Milpitas Teacher of the year, who will introduce two of her eight students from the Milpitas High School Theatre program that have been selected to perform at the 2019 Festival Fringe event, August 2019, in Edinburgh, Scotland. This once in a life time opportunity will take place in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the American High School Theatre Festival. 
  • On Monday, May 6, our lunch program will feature Sagacent Technologies, Inc. President & CEO Ed Correia discussing Cybersecurity Basics for businesses. 
  • On Monday, May 13, Our lunch program will feature our
  • Speaker Kevin Walker rescheduled on the return of unused pharmaceuticals and the removal of pharmaceutical residue from our drinking water. 

April 8 Summary

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. 
  • Next Monday, April 15, Our lunch program will feature our Speaker Kevin Walker on the return of unused pharmaceuticals and the removal of pharmaceutical residue from our drinking water. ​
  • On Monday, April 22, we will be celebrating Easter at Dave & Buster's with our Annual Easter Party. 
  • On Saturday, April 27, we will present our Masquerade Party Fundraiser at Ta Restaurant, 90 S. Abel St. with live music of the Backyard Boys Band from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. $80 per ticket to support local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Contact Hon Lien at 408-439-1207 or Robert Jung at milpitasrotary@gmail.com  Online at www.milpitasrotary.weebly.com
  • On Monday, April 29, our lunch program will be featuring Kaila Schwartz, Milpitas Teacher of the year, who will introduce two of her eight students from the Milpitas High School Theatre program that have been selected to perform at the 2019 Festival Fringe event, August 2019, in Edinburgh, Scotland. This once in a life time opportunity will take place in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the American High School Theatre Festival.


April 1 Summary

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. 
  • Next Monday, April 8, Our lunch program will feature Scot Walker Managing Director for Corporate and Workplace Investigations at Sentinel Resource Group on "The Importance of a Workplace Violence Prevention Program". ​
  • On Monday, April 15, Our lunch program will feature our Speaker Kevin Walker on the return of unused pharmaceuticals and the removal of pharmaceutical residue from our drinking water. 
  • On Monday, April 22, we will be celebrating Easter at Dave & Buster's with ourAnnual Easter Party. 
  • On Saturday, April 27, we will present our Masquerade Party Fundraiser at Ta Restaurant, 90 S. Abel St. from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. $80 per ticket to support local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Contact Hon Lien at 408-439-1207 or Robert Jung at milpitasrotary@gmail.com  Online at www.milpitasrotary.weebly.com
  • On Monday, April 29, our lunch program will be featuring Kaila Schwartz, Milpitas Teacher of the year, who will introduce two of her eight students from the Milpitas High School Theatre program that have been selected to perform at the 2019 Festival Fringe event, August 2019, in Edinburgh, Scotland. This once in a life time opportunity will take place in conjunction with the25th anniversary of the American High School Theatre Festival.

March 25 Summary

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. 
  • Next Monday, April 1, Our lunch program is Advisor and Speaker Brian Dunkel on How To Attract Members through Branding, Marketing, and Sales. 
  • On Monday, April 8, Our lunch program will feature Scot Walker Managing Director for Corporate and Workplace Investigations at Sentinel Resource Group on "The Importance of a Workplace Violence Prevention Program". 
  • On Monday, April 15, Our lunch program will feature our Speaker Kevin Walker on the return of unused pharmaceuticals and the removal of pharmaceutical residue from our drinking water. 
  • On Monday, April 22, we will be celebrating Easter at Dave & Buster's with our Annual Easter Party. 
  • On Saturday, April 27, we will present our Masquerade Party Fundraiser at Ta Restaurant, 90 S. Abel St. from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. $80 per ticket to support local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Contact Hon Lien at 408-439-1207 or Robert Jung at milpitasrotary@gmail.com  Online at www.milpitasrotary.weebly.com

March 18 Summary

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. 
  • Next Monday, March 25, our lunch speaker will be Hung Wei Rotary District 5170 
  • Membership Chair with helpful club membership strategies. 
  • On Monday, April 1, Our lunch program is Advisor and Speaker Brian Dunkel on How To Attract Members through Branding, Marketing, and Sales. ​
  • On Monday, April 8, Our lunch program will feature Scot Walker Managing Director for Corporate and Workplace Investigations at Sentinel Resource Group on "The Importance of a Workplace Violence Prevention Program". 
  • On Saturday, April 27, we will present our Masquerade Party Fundraiser at Ta Restaurant, 90 S. Abel St. from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. $80 per ticket to support local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Contact Hon Lien at 408-439-1207 or Robert Jung at milpitasrotary@gmail.com  Online at www.milpitasrotary.weebly.com

March 11 Summary

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.  
  • Next Monday, March 18 Monday DARK  - 5 PM TUESDAY  evening, March 19, APPETIZERS AT OUTBACK AND $5 MOVIE NIGHT. Check out Robin's Rotary Calendar for details. Contact Robin to RSVP.  robinhays1@gmail.com ​
  • On Monday, March 25, our lunch speaker will be Hung Wei Rotary District 5170 
  • Membership Chair with helpful club membership strategies. 
  • On Monday, April 1, Our lunch program is Advisor and Speaker Brian Dunkel on How To Attract Members through Branding, Marketing, and Sales. 
  • On Monday, April 8, Our lunch program will feature Scot Walker Managing Director for Corporate and Workplace Investigations at Sentinel Resource Group on "The Importance of a Workplace Violence Prevention Program". 

March 7 Summary 

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.  
  • Next Monday, March 11, our program speaker will be Milpitas Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Albert C. Zamora, PE from the Bureau of Fire Prevention. ​
  • Also on Monday, March 11, at 6:00 pm our next Rotary Board Meeting will be held at Robin Hays nice home at 1641 Pebble Beach Ct., Milpitas. Gate Code: 067. Red Badger needed event. Everyone welcome! 
  • On Monday, March 18 Monday DARK  TUESDAY APPETIZERS AT OUTBACK AND $5 MOVIE NIGHT. Check out Robin's Rotary Calendar for details. Contact Robin to RSVP.  robinhays1@gmail.com
  • On Monday, March 25, our lunch speaker will be Hung Wei Rotary District 5170 
  • Membership Chair with helpful club membership strategies. 

February 25 Summary 

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.  
  • Our Annual Fishing Day is coming this Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9 AM to 12:00 Noon at Spring Valley Pond near Spring Valley Golf Course according to Chairman Eric Emmanuele. Volunteers are needed.
  • Next Monday, March 4, our program speaker CAL FIRE Deputy Chief Nick Ciardellahad to cancel. Each of our members is now invited to tell us about themselves in 5 minutes as our program. 
  • On Monday, March 11, our program speaker will be Milpitas Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Albert C. Zamora, PE from the Bureau of Fire Prevention. 
  • Also on Monday, March 11, at 6:00 pm our next Rotary Board Meeting will be held atRobin Hays nice home at 1641 Pebble Beach Ct., Milpitas. Gate Code: 067. Red Badger needed event. Everyone welcome! 
  • On Monday, March 18 Monday DARK  TUESDAY APPETIZERS AT OUTBACK AND MOVIE NIGHT. Check out Robin's Rotary Calendar for details. Contact Robin to RSVP.

February 18 Summary

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.  
  • Next Monday, February 25, Grateful Garment Project's Executive Director, Lisa Blanchard, will discuss Returning Dignity To Victims Of Sexual Violence. 
  • Our Annual Fishing Day is coming on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9 AM to 12:00 Noon at Spring Valley Pond near Spring Valley Golf Course according to Chairman Eric Emmanuele. 
  • On Monday, March 4, our program speaker is CAL FIRE Deputy Chief Nick Ciardella discussing CAL FIRE 2018.  
  • On Monday, March 11, our program speaker will be Milpitas Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Albert C. Zamora, PE from the Bureau of Fire Prevention. ​

February 11 Summary

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.  
  • Next Monday, February 18, we will be DARK in observance of Presidents' Day. 
  • On Monday, February 25, Grateful Garment Project's Executive Director, Lisa Blanchard, will discuss Returning Dignity To Victims Of Sexual Violence. 
  • Our Annual Fishing Day is coming on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9 AM to 12:00 Noon at Spring Valley Pond near Spring Valley Golf Course according to Chairman Eric Emmanuele. 
  • On Monday, March 4, our program speaker is CAL FIRE Deputy Chief Nick Ciardella discussing CAL FIRE 2018.  
  • On Monday, March 11, our program speaker will be Milpitas Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Albert C. Zamora, PE from the Bureau of Fire Prevention. 


February 4 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt
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Last Monday 
San Jose Giants Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Lance Motch told us all about The Next Generation of Giants.
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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.  
  • Next Monday, February 11, will be our Valentines Day Party at Dave & Busters. Arrive early! Have Fun!
  • On Monday, February 18, we will be DARK in observance of Presidents' Day. 
  • On Monday, February 25, Grateful Garment Project's Executive Director, Lisa Blanchard, will discuss Returning Dignity To Victims Of Sexual Violence. 
  • Our Annual Fishing Day is coming on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9 AM to 12:00 Noon at Spring Valley Pond near Spring Valley Golf Course according to Chairman Eric Emmanuele.

January 28 Summary

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.  
  • Next Monday, February 4, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presenting 
  • San Jose Giants Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Lance Motch ​speaking about The Next Generation of Giants. 
  • Monday, February 11, will be our Valentines Day Party at Dave & Busters. Arrive early! 
  • On Monday, February 18, we will be DARK in observance of Presidents' Day. 
  • On Monday, February 25, Grateful Garment Project's Executive Director, Lisa Blanchard, will discuss Returning Dignity To Victims Of Sexual Violence. 
  • Our Annual Fishing Day is coming on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9 AM to 12:00 Noon at Spring Valley Pond near Spring Valley Golf Course according to Chairman Eric Emmanuele.

January 21 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

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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.​​​​​
  • On Monday, January 28, our Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Firefighter/EMT, Fire Chaplain Nick Arnett and his program about CADRE - Collaborating Agencies Disaster Response Effort that is involved in disaster recovery. 
  • On Monday, February 4, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presenting San Jose Giants Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Lance Motch speaking about The Next Generation of Giants. 
  • Monday, February 11, will be our Valentines Day Party at Dave & Busters. Arrive early!
  • On Monday, February 18, we will be DARK in observance of Presidents' Day. 
  • Our Annual Fishing Day is coming on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9 AM to 12:00 Noon at Spring Valley Pond near Spring Valley Golf Course according to Chairman Eric Emmanuele.

January 14 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

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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.​​​​​
  • On Monday, January 21, we will be DARK in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
  • On Monday, January 28, our Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Firefighter/EMT, Fire Chaplain Nick Arnett and his program about CADRE - Collaborating Agencies Disaster Response Effort that is involved in disaster recovery. 
  • On Monday, February 4, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presenting San Jose Giants Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Lance Motch speaking about The Next Generation of Giants. 
  • Monday, February 11, will be our Valentines Day Party at Dave & Busters. Arrive early!
  • Our Annual Fishing Day is coming on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9 AM to 12:00 Noon at Spring Valley Pond near Spring Valley Golf Course according to Chairman Eric Emmanuele.

January 7 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

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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.​​​​
  • Monday, January 14, is our Annual Milpitas High Student Speech Contest at Dave & Busters. 
  • On Monday, January 21, we will be DARK in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
  • Monday, February 11, will be our Valentines Day Party at Dave & Busters. Arrive early!

December 24, 31 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

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We were dark on Dec 24 for Christmas Eve, and Dec 31 for New Year's Eve. Have a Very Happy New Year 2019.
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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.​​​​
  • On Monday, January 7, we will be holding our Board of Directors Meeting to discuss our updated By-Laws and other business at our Dave & Busters lunch meeting. 
  • Monday, January 14, is our Annual Milpitas High Student Speech Contest at Dave & Busters. 
  • On Monday, January 21, we will be DARK in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

December 17 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

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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. 
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MEETING REMINDERS.......
Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Tri-City Voice, Milpitas Beat, GoMilpitas.com and the Milpitas Post calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.​​
  • Next Monday, December 24, we will be DARK for Christmas Eve.  
  • On Monday, December 31, we will be DARK for New Year's Eve. 
  • On Monday, January 7, we will be holding our Board of Directors Meeting to discuss our updated By-Laws and other business at our Dave & Busters lunch meeting. 
  • Monday, January 14, is our Annual Milpitas High Student Speech Contest at Dave & Busters. 
  • On Monday, January 21, we will be DARK in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

December 10 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

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Last Monday we celebrated our annual Christmas Party Dinner at Casa Azteca with lots of fun White Elephant gifts and fellowship.
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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.​​
  • On Monday, December 17, we are DARK for lunch and are helping out with our Rotary Night at the Family Giving Tree from 6:00-9:00 pm. We will have pizza & soda delivered for dinner. Get on Tasman going west. Cross First Street and continue onto West Tasman. Turn left first chance onto Rio Robles. Turn right into the first driveway. Park and enter Warehouse 110.
  • We are DARK for Christmas Eve, December 24, and DARK for December 31, New Year's Eve. 
  • On Monday, January 7, we will be holding our Board of Directors Meeting to discuss our updated By-Laws and other business at our Dave & Busters lunch meeting. 
  • Monday, January 14, is our Annual Milpitas High Student Speech Contest at Dave & Busters. ​

December 3 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt
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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.​​
  • We will be DARK for lunch on Monday, December 10, for our 6:00 pm Holiday Party at Casa Azteca. Be sure to RSVP with Robin. And don't forget your White Elephant gift to exchange. 
  • On Monday, December 17, we are DARK for lunch and are helping out with Rotary night at the Family Giving Tree from 6:00-9:00 pm. We will have pizza & soda delivered for dinner.
  • We are DARK for Christmas Eve, December 24, and DARK for December 31, New Year's Eve. 

November 26 Summary

By 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.​​
  • On Monday, December 3, our Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Deputy City Manager Steven McHarris on Community Development.
  • We will be DARK for lunch on Monday, December 10, for our 6:00 pm Holiday Party at Casa Azteca. 
  • On Monday, December 17, we are DARK for lunch and are helping out with Rotary night at the Family Giving Tree from 6:00-9:00 pm. We will have pizza & soda delivered for dinner.
  • We are DARK for Christmas Eve, December 24, and DARK for December 31, New Year's Eve. 

November 19 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

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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.​
  • On Monday, November 26, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will feature Senior New Ways Director John Lehman demonstrating how memory can be improved with the use of music. 
  • On Monday, December 3, our Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Deputy City Manager Steven McHarris on Community Development.
  • We will be DARK for lunch on Monday, December 10, for our 6:00 pm Holiday Party at Casa Azteca. 
  • On Monday, December 17, we are DARK for lunch and are helping out with Rotary night at the Family Giving Tree from 6:00-9:00 pm. We will have pizza & soda delivered for dinner.
  • We are DARK for Christmas Eve, December 24, and DARK for December 31, New Year's Eve. 

November 12 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

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Last Monday we were DARK in observance of Veterans Day
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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.​
  • Monday, November 19, is our fun Thanksgiving Party Program at Dave & Buster's. 
  • On Monday, November 26, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will feature Senior New Ways Director John Lehman demonstrating how memory can be improved with the use of music. 
  • On Monday, December 3, our Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Deputy City Manager Steven McHarris on Community Development.
  • We will be DARK for lunch on Monday, December 10, for our 6:00 pm Holiday Party at Casa Azteca. 
  • On Monday, December 17, we are DARK for lunch and are helping out with Rotary night at the Family Giving Tree from 6:00-9:00 pm. We will have pizza & soda delivered for dinner.

November 5 Summary

By Frank J. De Smidt

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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. 
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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.​
  • This Sunday, November 11, our Veteran's Day Ceremony starts at 9:00 am at Veteran's Plaza behind City Hall. Denny is usually there in his full dress uniform. 
  • We are DARK next Monday, November 12, in observance of Veteran's Day. 
  • Monday, November 19, is our fun Thanksgiving Party Program at Dave & Buster's. 
  • On Monday, November 26, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will feature Senior New Ways Director John Lehman demonstrating how memory can be improved with the use of music. 

October 29 Summary

By 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.​
  • Next Monday, November 5, our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club at Dave & Buster's starting at 10:30 am for our next Board Meeting. 
  • We are DARK on Monday, November 12, in observance of Veteran's Day. 
  • Monday, November 19, is our Thanksgiving Party Program. 
  • On Monday, November 26, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's will feature Senior New Ways Director John Lehman demonstrating how memory can be improved with the use of music. ​

October 22 Summary

By 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)
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MEETING REMINDERS.......
Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Tri-City Voice, Milpitas Beat, GoMilpitas.com and the Milpitas Post calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.​​
  • Next Monday, October 29, we're having our Annual Halloween Party Program at Dave & Buster's. Robin says there will be treats and games. Jenn says costumes are optional. Be there for FUN!
  • On Monday, November 5, our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club at Dave & Buster's starting at 10:30 am for our next Board Meeting. 
  • We are DARK on Monday, November 12, in observance of Veteran's Day. 
  • Monday, November 19, is our Thanksgiving Party Program. 

October 15 Summary

By 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.​
  • Next Monday, October 22, our own Milpitas City Manager Julie Edmonds-Mares is our scheduled speaker on the topic of “Balancing sustainable growth and development while ensuring community priorities are integrated for a livable city.” 
  • On Monday, October 29, we're having our Annual Halloween Party Program at Dave & Buster's. Robin says there will be treats and games. Jenn says costumes are optional. Be there for FUN!
  • On Monday, November 5, our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club at Dave & Buster's starting at 10:30 am for our next Board Meeting. 
  • We are DARK on Monday, November 12, in observance of Veteran's Day. ​

October 8 Summary

By 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.
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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.​

  • Don't forget to send Carol at the Humane Society your selfie pet pictures: cnovello@hssv.org ​
  • Our next Rotary Board Meeting is 6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 9, at Deanna Melen's home at 1 Carnegie St. Milpitas. 
  • Thursday, October 11, is Milpitas Chamber's Candidates Forum for the 5 Mayoral and 8 Council Candidates at Milpitas City Hall Council Chamber from 7:00 to 9:00 pm that is Open To The Public. 
  • Check out Milpitas Beat's New Video Interviews of the 5 Milpitas Mayor Candidates, the Milpitas 8 Council Candidates, and the 4 MUSD School Board Candidates at milpitasbeat.com
  • On Monday, October 15, our rescheduled Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Carol Novello President of the Humane Society Silicon Valley on animal rescue and care for homeless animals. 
  • City Manager Julie Edmonds-Mares is our scheduled speaker for Monday, October 22, on the topic of “Balancing sustainable growth and development while ensuring community priorities are integrated for a livable city.”
  • Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. 

October 1 Summary

By 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. 
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MEETING REMINDERS.......
Check out the Milpitas Chamber, the Tri-City Voice, Milpitas Beat, GoMilpitas.com and the Milpitas Post calendars for the latest on our Milpitas Rotary Club events.​
  • We will be DARK on Monday, October 8, in observance of Columbus Day. 
  • Our next Rotary Board Meeting is 6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 9, at Deanna Melen's home at 1 Carnegie St. Milpitas. 
  • Thursday, October 11, is Milpitas Chamber's Candidates Forum for the 5 Mayoral and 8 Council Candidates at Milpitas City Hall Council Chamber from 7:00 to 9:00 pm that is Open To The Public. 
  • Check out Milpitas Beat's New Video Interviews of the 5 Milpitas Mayor Candidates, the Milpitas 8 Council Candidates, and the 4 MUSD School Board Candidates at milpitasbeat.com
  • On Monday, October 15, our rescheduled Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Carol Novello President of the Humane Society Silicon Valley on animal rescue and care for homeless animals. Milpitas Rotarians are invited to email their pictures with their pets to cnovello@hssv.org.
  • City Manager Julie Edmonds-Mares is our scheduled speaker for Monday, October 22. ​
  • Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. 

September 24 Summary

By 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.
​
  • The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is having The Chamber's Casino Night scheduled for this Friday, September 28 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at Sonesta Silicon Valley Hotel. Contact the Milpitas Chamber at 408-262-2613 and www.milpitaschamber.com for information and tickets.
  • On Monday, October 1, our lunch program will feature Milpitas High School students reporting along with their Digital Business Academy Teacher Andrea Hutchinson on the value and their experiences as Oath Interns. 
  • Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, at 6 PM is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. Help Denny and our Veterans. 
  • We will be DARK on Monday, October 8, in observance of Columbus Day. 
  • Our next Rotary Board Meeting is 6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 9, at Deanna Melen's home at 1 Carnegie St. Milpitas. 
  • On Monday, October 15, our rescheduled Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Carol Novello President of the Humane Society Silicon Valley on animal rescue and care for homeless animals. Milpitas Rotarians are invited to email their pictures with their pets to cnovello@hssv.org.
  • City Manager Julie Edmonds-Mares is our scheduled speaker for Monday, October 22. ​
  • Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. ​

September 17 Summary

By 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.
  • On Monday, September 24, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's 
    will have a discussion of November 6 Ballot Measure R, the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) presented by Milpitas Assistant City Manager Ashwini Kantak and former Milpitas Mayor Bob Livengood. 
  • On Monday, October 1, our lunch program will feature Milpitas High School students reporting along with their Digital Business Academy Teacher Andrea Hutchinson on the value and their experiences as Oath Interns. 
  • Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, at 6 PM is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. Help Denny and our Veterans. 
  • We will be DARK on Monday, October 8, in observance of Columbus Day. 
  • Our next Rotary Board Meeting is 6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 9, at Deanna Melen's home at 1 Carnegie St. Milpitas. 
  • On Monday, October 15, our rescheduled Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Carol Novello President of the Humane Society Silicon Valley on animal rescue and care for homeless animals. Milpitas Rotarians are invited to email their pictures with their pets to cnovello@hssv.org.
  • City Manager Julie Edmonds-Mares is our scheduled speaker for Monday, October 22. ​
  • Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. 
  • The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is having The Chamber's Casino Night scheduled for Friday, September 28 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at Sonesta Silicon Valley Hotel. Contact the Milpitas Chamber at 408-262-2613 and www.milpitaschamber.com for information and tickets.  ​

September 10 Summary

By 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.
  • On Monday, September 17, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's
    The Milpitas Unified School District November 6 Bond Issue Measure AA will presented by Superintendent Cheryl Jordan and School Board Trustee Robert Jung. (update: Silvia Dias, President of Milpitas Council of PTAs will present instead of Robert Jung)
  • Our next Club Board Meeting is rescheduled for 6:00 pm Monday, September 17, starting with dinner at our President Larry Ciardella's home at 634 Santos Court, Milpitas. ​
  • We still need speakers for September 24, and October 1. Please contact me if you can help. 
  • Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, at 6 PM is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. Help Denny and our Veterans. 
  • On Monday, October 15, our rescheduled Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Carol Novello President of the Humane Society Silicon Valley on animal rescue and care for homeless animals. Milpitas Rotarians are invited to email their pictures with their pets to cnovello@hssv.org.
  • Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. 
  • The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is having The Chamber's Casino Night scheduled for Friday, September 28 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at Sonesta Silicon Valley Hotel. Contact the Milpitas Chamber at 408-262-2613 and www.milpitaschamber.com for information and tickets.  ​

Sept 3 Summary

By 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.
  • Next Monday, September 10, We will learn more about the recent hillside fire from our firefighter program speakers President Larry Ciardella and his son Nick at our Dave & Buster's lunch meeting. 
  • Our next Club Board Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm Monday, September 10, at our President Larry Ciardella's home at 634 Santos Court, Milpitas. 
  • On Monday, September 17, our lunch program at Dave & Buster's
    The Milpitas Unified School District November 6 Bond Issue Measure AA will presented by Superintendent Cheryl Jordan and School Board Trustee Robert Jung. (update: Silvia Dias, President of Milpitas Council of PTAs will present instead of Robert Jung)
  • We still need speakers for September 24, and October 1. Please contact me if you can help. 
  • Our next Fundraiser Dinner at Ta Restaurant on Friday, October 5, at 6 PM is for the KnowAVet Organization. Contact Hon Lien for details. Help Denny and our Veterans. 
  • On Monday, October 15, our rescheduled Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program at Dave & Buster's will be presented by Carol Novello President of the Humane Society Silicon Valley on animal rescue and care for homeless animals. Milpitas Rotarians are invited to email their pictures with their pets to cnovello@hssv.org.
  • Mark your calendar! Our new 2018-2019 District Governor Tim Lundell is scheduled to be visiting our club on Monday, November 5. 
  • The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce is having The Chamber's Casino Night scheduled for Friday, September 28 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at Sonesta Silicon Valley Hotel. Contact the Milpitas Chamber at 408-262-2613 and www.milpitaschamber.com for information and tickets.  
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