Rotary Club of Mountain View
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
President Elect Tori Atwell Greeting: Good Afternoon and welcome to the Rotary Club of Mountain View where: We’re More Than A Club…We’re a Family!!!
Our International call to action for 2022-2023 is “Imagine Rotary.” Our club’s call to action is “Imagine Mountain View Rotary.”
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Fred Storek
Greeter & Thought for the Day: On the 2nd anniversary of the passing of Dave Cole, Stephen Nichols recalled past Rotarians who like Dave, set great examples for the rest of us.
Introduction of Visitors: None
General Club Announcements:
Cathy requested volunteers for Hope's Corner on Saturday, May 20, at 8am.
Tori announced the Kick-Out of President Sanjay will be on Saturday, June 24, at Toyon Farm Club House in Los Altos.
Fred passed around a sign-up sheet for the rotating dinner on Saturday, June 3.
Tori was looking for people to serve on the upcoming Board of Directors.
SPEAKER:
Anita introduced our speaker, Matthew Dodder, Executive Director, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, who spoke about our local birds and how they are affected by climate change.
There are 50 million bird watchers in the US and 414 local bird species including woodpeckers, nuthathes, hummingbirds, jays, chickadees, hawks, doves, finches, bluebirds, and many others. Birdwatchers use field guides, binoculars and phone apps to identify birds. They look at field marks (characteristic e.g. in plumage), songs, behavior, and habitat.
Climate change is affecting seasonal food. For example, the reduction of caterpillars leads to decline in bird populations. In another example, drought reduces mud necessary for Cliff Swallow nests. Researchers use radio telemetry and banding to study changes in migration patterns and they are seeing a detrimental shift in arrival dates. In addition, light pollution is affecting bird migration since birds rely on stars to navigate.
Mark your Calendars: Our Next Meeting will be on May 16th at Don Giovanni’s.
Imagine Rotary! Imagine Mountain View Rotary!