Greeting/Ring Bell (Tom)
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." Past President Tom Myers was presiding at the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Cathy Merrill
Thought for the Day Jerylann Mateo gave the thought of the day
Introduction of Guests Tom introduced our guests: 1. Martin visiting from Vienna/Austria & 2. Ravi Shankar from India, both Rotary members. 3. John from Margaret Abe Koga’s office.
Ravi presented Past President Tom with a Rotary Banner from his Club and Tom presented our Club’s banner to Ravi.
Club Business/Announcements
- Updates:
Formal vote by Club Members to approve 2025/2026 slate of Club Officers and Board Members – Bruce made the motion to approve and Eric seconded it, passed unanimously.
President -- Cathy
Acting President -- Bruce while Cathy is recovering
President Elect -- Fred
Past President -- Scott
Treasurer -- Heather
Secretary -- Bruce
Voting Director -- Paul
Voting Director -- Tom
Membership Chair -- Jerylann
Club Service Chair -- Anita
Community Service Chair -- Paul
International Service Chair -- Jack
Youth Service Chair -- Sanjay
Public Relations Chair -- Tori
President’s Club – All are welcome to join! $150
Cathy Bonus Bucks – Bruce handed out the new Cathy Bonus Bucks! Two prizes to win at the kick out party.
Paul thanked everyone who helped out at last weekend’s Art and Wine Festival. All went well and everyone had a nice time.
Tom thanked Tori for putting on a great Kickout event.
Our Rotary Foundation Chair, Walt Joyce, spoke to the Club about our commitment to TRF and how Members can contribute.
- Upcoming Club Dates:
Fridays at 9:30 am – Rotary Pickleball, Rengstorff Park
September 14 – Arthur Ashe Tennis Event at Cuesta Park from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event provides low income, disabled, and neurodivergent youth the opportunity to learn and experience tennis. It is supported by MVPAL.
September 16 – District Governor Herb Ritter visits the Club. Please try to attend this meeting. The Board will meet at 11:15 am with DG prior to our meeting.
September 20 – Friends of Stevens Creek Trail Clean Up, 9:00 am at Whisman Park; Club trail cleanup will be in October or November
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.
February 7 – Tentative date for Crab Feed
Speaker
Judy H. introduced our Speaker For The Day, Santa Clara County Supervisor and Mountain View Rotarian Margaret Abe Koga. Margaret gave a very informative talk about what County Supervisor do and some of the issues Santa Clara County is facing, particularly related to the impact of Federal Budget Cuts. Margaret also invited Club Members to “Backpack With MAK.” The two upcoming dates for this are:
Saturday, September 27th, 9:30-11:30 am, at Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve Zinfandel Trail
Saturday, October 25th, Almaden Quicksilver County Park