
The meeting was called to order.
Visitors:
- Barry Bronson of Saratoga Rotary
- Carol Goedde of San Jose Rotary Silicon Valley
Inspiration:
Jean Marc Blanchard elicited groans with his fishy CrabFest jokes, not clamming up at all as he muscled his way through them. He then told us the inspiring story of a football halfback, who became a severely injured Vietnam vet, who then came back to start for the Steelers, demonstrating football is not just about muscle but heart.
President Doug shared a video from the Chamber’s Holiday photo booth, which highlighted the Rotarians that volunteered with the event.

Janice LeFevre with Inner Wheel of Saratoga explained their childhood prosthesis project. She was offering raffle tickets for baskets that help support the project. Kathy Benko, also an Inner Wheel member, helped by showing the different sizes of prosthesis’ offered from molded ones for infants, to 3D printed ones for teens with max mobility. They also have a champagne brunch coming up Feb 23 in Saratoga for $75.
Announcements:
- Feb 2 is the Rick King Tribute Dinner if interested
- Paper bulletins are now available from Ron Cassel. Also the Club Runner app is available for member contact info.
- Rise Against Hunger volunteer event is March 29. Sign-ups later.
- No first Tuesday in Feb
- The champ form grant process is ongoing, due Feb 28. Meghan sent the links to be used.
- Tina needs fridge space for CrabFest grocery items.
- Guest Barry Bronson of Saratoga Rotary announced he has formed a walking club on West Valley JC Campus Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:20. Meet at coffee shop for a 2 mile walk. His cell is 408 888-1134