Meeting Notes -- October 7,2025

 

Welcome to our meeting of the Mountain View Rotary Club. This year's International Rotary Theme is "Unite For Good." Our local club theme this year is "Our Rotary Family Cares."  

 

We opened the meeting with a moment of remembrance of Honorary Member and Past President Monique Kane

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance Led by Sanjay

 

Thought for the Day Bruce shared some memories and thoughts of Monique and the impact she made on the Club, the Community, and the World.

 

Introduction of Guests No guests attending today

 

As we come upon World Polio Day on October 24^th, I am excited to share that Rotary International and the Gates Foundation have renewed their commitment to eradicating polio in the world.  Rotary will continue to raise $50 million per year and the Gates Foundation will match each dollar with two dollars which will total $450 million over the next three years.  And our Club continues to support Polio Plus with weekly donations of $25 to honor our Speakers.

Thanks to Anita for putting together a great Social last Tuesday at the Olympus Café

 

President’s Club – All are welcome to join!

Holiday Party update – Fred confirmed that the Party will be on Friday, December 19^th, starting at 5:00 pm, at Don Giovanni’s.  We are still looking for entertainment for the evening.

Cathy Bonus Bucks – Bruce gave Judy H. a CBB for arranging all of the speakers in September as well as one in October.  And Heather received a CBB to celebrate he milestone Birthday which occurred in August.

Fridays at 9:30 am – Rotary Pickleball, Rengstorff Park

October 9 at 10:00 am – Service opportunity for Senior Care Project sponsored by MVPSF

October 15 – Board Meeting at 5:00 pm at Tori’s Office

October 16 – District 5170 Avenues of Service Celebration. 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm, at the Columbo Club in Oakland.  The Club will pay for any Members who would like to attend.  Great opportunity for new Members.  See flyer on the clipboard for more details.  Sign up list will be passed around.

November 14 at 5:30 pm – MVPSF Gala at the Ameswell Hotel.  Tori has a table.

November 15 – Club’s Stevens Creek Train cleanup, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, meet at Whisman Park at 310 Easy Street

November 23 at 9:00 am – Service opportunity Cops and Gobblers

February 7 – Now the confirmed date for the Crab Feed

                                                                           

Program – Tori introduced our speaker today, Robert Cox, who talked to us about the Mountain View Historical Association.  He explained that the history of Mountain View has been captured over the years and it is shared with interested community members by a series of presentations, newsletters, and walking tours through the city.

           

Next Meeting – Next week we have a lunch meeting and our Speaker is a surprise.  Our 3fer is Bert.