Mountain View Rotary
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Greeting/Ring Bell (Cathy)
Hello and Happy New Year everyone! 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."
Pledge of Allegiance
Thought for the Day – By Jack “The strength of the team is in each individual member, and the strength of each member is the team.” No individual can win a game by himself. Real success—whether in service, business, or life—comes when individuals bring their best, support one another, and move forward with a shared purpose. When we lift each other up, the team becomes stronger, and each of us becomes better than we could ever be alone.
That’s the spirit of Rotary: service above self, together.
Introduction of Guests (Fred)
Club Business/Announcements
A special thank-you goes to every Rotarian who sponsored a new member this year. You’ve given the Gift of Rotary. As a thank-you from our District Governor Herb Ritter, every sponsor is automatically entered into the “Gift of Rotary” drawing—with one sponsor from each of our 12 Areas winning a free registration to the Rotary District 5170 Conference in Reno, May 2–4, 2026. The more members you sponsor, the more chances you have to win—and the bigger our impact becomes.
Upcoming District Event dates:
- January 31- Sunnyvale Club hosts Bollywood Beats for a Cause
- January 31- Mogan Hill Annual Lobster Fest
- January 31- Mid-year District 5170 Leadership Celebration (flyer in clipboard)
- February 7- Far West Pre-Pets and March 6 -Far West Pets/Pels in San Jose
- District Conference, Grand Sierra, Reno, May 2-4, 2026
Upcoming Club Dates (Cathy):
- Next Tuesday, January 20, will be a regular meeting with Ken Graham, re: Rotacare Free Clinic
- January 27 – Social at Anita’s home
- February 7 – Confirmed date for the Crab Feed
Cathy Bonus Bucks (Bruce)
Angela, Paul, and Francoise all received CBBs for selling their ten Crab Feed tickets
Program – Anita introduced our speaker, Yvonne Murry, re: Compassion Week. She joins us today to discuss how the MV Rotary Grant funds our club awarded last fall are being used to support vulnerable older adults.
A week of Service and Learning Opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and interest. 2025 – 44 Volunteer, 214 Projects, 70 Agency Support.
Care for senior and senior meal packing – rise against hunger.
Work with non-profit – what do they need next. Starting in February, 2026, they will talk to all the non-profits and work up a project plan for this year. Compassion Week is in October, 2026.
Speaker Appreciation (Cathy)
Adjournment/Ring the Bell (Cathy)
Extra:
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?