Mountain View Rotary Club
Meeting Notes - February 13, 2018
Notes by Jim Cunningham
President Scott welcomed all attending
Our Rotary International theme for this year is “Rotary: Making a Difference.” Our District Governor Orrin Mahoney’s theme is “Developing Lifelong Friendships, While Making a Difference.” Our Mountain View Rotary Club is “Having Fun Making a Difference.”
Frank led the Pledge of Allegiance; Jim Cunningham shared a thought; and, Phil led the club in a song.
Announcements:
- Thanks to Jim for being the “4’fer” today!
- Crab Feed went well. Alan asked for all remaining money from tickets sales to be turned in.
- Club Service -- Rotary Ski Trip March 8-12
Mardi Gras Party, 2/27, at Paul & Susan’s
Rotating Dinner, Sat, 4/28 … chaired by Anita
- President’s Club: Thanks to all! We are presently up to 25 members for a total of $3,750.
- Next Board Mtg: Thursday, February 15th , 5 p.m. at Villa Siena
Program: Speech Contest -- Chaired by Sanjay and Judy
Four outstanding students presented their speeches to the Club.The students, with the place they finished the competition, were:
1st Place – Lisa Deng; 2nd Place – Evan Fine; 3rd - Payton Fong; 4th Place – Charles Xu
Prize checks were presented.Karen Keefer, their Speech Coach, was also congratulated on her accomplishments with the students and regarding her upcoming retirement after 22 years of speech coaching.Jack Kelly, visiting Los Altos Rotarian, was thanked for his ongoing help with the speech contest.
Future Schedule:
February 20th - Sgt. Armando Espita, Introduced by Bruce
“Mountain View Police Department Youth Services”
4’fer – Jim Cunningham
February 27th -- Luncheon DARK; Evening Mardi Gras Social at Paul & Susan’s