Meeting summary Nov. 9, 2010

Pledge of Allegiance led by Heather Stenshomm

Thought for the Day: Bruce Barsi shared some of his favorite quotes

Song for the Day: Phil Armi led us with “Oh What a Beautiful Morning”

Anita Grossman introduced visitors: Former Mtn. View Rotarian, Nilesh Kapse who gave an update on what has been happening in his life in India and with his family.

Club Announcements:

-Board Meeting this Wed at 5 pm at the YMCA Rotary Room

-Youth Protection Certification Training Wed, 11/10, 1:30-2:30 at Quinlan Center in Cupertino

-Asante – Rotacare Fundraiser will be Thursday, 11/11 at the Del Monte Building in Sunnyvale. They have a great silent auction planned!

-Cops & Gobblers: Sunday, November 21^st 9AM at Mountain View Police Department. Please bring a stuffed animal if you can.

-Check out Alicia’s blog about her trip. Sandi e-mailed the link to all of us.

-Annual Holiday Party, (A mandatory event) 12/4, 6 pm, $50 per person at Don Giovanni’s. Sign up now; see Anita!

-Sheila announced a Day of Remembrance for Dan Alexander who left us 4 years ago today.

-Linda Walker’s (wife of Past District Governor, Jim Walker) services are 11/19. You can make a contribution in her honor to the Cupertino Endowment Found. @ P.O. Box 1101 Cupertino, CA 95015.

-Check out the changes and additions to our Constitution and more importantly the new recommended By Laws.  Information sent by Sandi.  Any responses to the Board  are needed by Dec. 31.

Foundation – Gerry Felix: Talked about the Peace & Conflict Study Program. This is a 3 month course in Thailand.  Remember this is Rotary Foundation month, buy your raffle tickets.

Speaker: Janet Hebert, Breast Cancer Survivor. Janet told us her story and gave us great information on risk factors, early detection & things in our control. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in US in your lifetime. This year in US 200,000 women will be diagnosed & 2000 men will be diagnosed. #1 Risk Factor is being a women and #2 is aging. These risk factors are out of our control but there are 4 that are in our control: #1 Weight gain, maintain a consistent weight; #2 Being active; #3 Limit alcohol consumption; #4 Avoid hormone replacement therapy. Early detection is very important; make sure you do these three things: #1 Do mammograms; #2 Clinical breast exams – see your doctor; #3 Self breast exams – monthly exam & look at them. “Remember they are grandchildren not children.”  Janet provided cards to help us remember to do exams and the important reasons for you to write why to do them.

Speaker next week: Teresa Alvarado – First 5, Santa Clara County

Greeter and Thought next week:  Kim Castro