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Impact of COVID on mental health and/or broader mental health and behavioral health crisis
Sep. 29, 2020
David K. Mineta’s career in behavioral health began in Santa Clara County over 25 years ago. In 1996, Mr. Mineta worked with Asian American Recovery Services (AARS) throughout the Bay Area. He began as a manager of a youth prevention program, rose quickly to Associate Director and in 2007, was named Deputy Director. Prior to AARS, Mr. Mineta was a counselor in the San Jose Unified School District and later in Santa Clara County’s Alcohol and Drug Department. Mineta also served twice as board president for the Jefferson Union High School District Board of Trustees. He served as a member of the American Public Health Association and Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America before being unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on June 22, 2010, as Deputy Director of Demand Reduction for the White House Drug Policy Office. |
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Oct. 01, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Let’s meet in the tent. Please bring masks and sanitizers.
Please be mindful that we should order drinks and food. Alex has always been very supportive of us and our community. He has donated so much for many needy causes in our community. Let’s support him.
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Masks Protect You and Others from Covid
Oct. 06, 2020
Monica Gandhi MD, MPH is Professor of Medicine and Associate Division Chief (Clinical Operations/Education) of the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at UCSF/ San Francisco General Hospital. As the COVID-19 pandemic has received a great deal of attention, we'll discuss for one of the first times the hypothesis that universal masking reduces the “inoculum” or dose of the virus for the mask-wearer, leading to more mild and asymptomatic infection manifestations. Masks, depending on type, filter out the majority of viral particles, but not all. We first discuss the near-century old literature around the viral inoculum and severity of disease We will then include examples of rising rates of asymptomatic infection with population-level masking, including in closed settings (e.g. cruise ships), outbreaks, and countrieswith and without universal masking. Asymptomatic infections may be harmful for spread but could actually be beneficial if they lead to higher rates of exposure. Exposing society to SARS-CoV-2 without the unacceptable consequences of severe illness with public masking could lead to greater community-level immunity and slower spread as we await a vaccine |
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“COVID Treatments and Vaccines” What do we need and What do we have to beat the pandemic
Oct. 13, 2020
Joel Ernst trained in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and in Hematology and Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. He joined the faculty at UCSF where he established a research program in host-pathogen interactions and immunity, and cared for patients with infectious diseases, including the earliest AIDS patients, at San Francisco General Hospital. He was recruited to the NYU School of Medicine in 2003, where he was Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology as well as Director of the Graduate Program in Immunology and Inflammation, and Professor of Medicine, Pathology, and Microbiology. In 2018, he was recruited to UCSF where he is Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Experimental Medicine. COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has changed every aspect of life for billions of people. The cause is an RNA virus, termed SARS-CoV-2, that is transmitted by the respiratory route and that leads to diverse clinical consequences. Global control of COVID-19 will depend on development and deployment of vaccines that are safe, able to be produced rapidly in hundreds of millions (or billions) of doses, and inexpensive. Likewise, preventing complications and mortality requires development and clinical use of drugs that control the infection and that prevent and treat the complications. This presentation will feature general information about the infection, general principles of antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs, and principles of vaccine development, testing, and implementation. It will also provide a summary of the present status of drug and vaccine development for COVID-19. |
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Oct. 17, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Quick Wins in International Development with Local Investment
Oct. 20, 2020
Pamela Nathenson has served as Executive Director of World Connect since 2012. Over the past eight years, Pamela has led World Connect’s growth from an idea into a movement centering local leaders across the Global South. In this time, the organization’s budget has grown 10x and it has tripled the number of countries where it works, exponentially increasing the number of field partners sourcing projects. With 1,135 projects launched over the last eight years, the organization has documented impact for 1M+ people across 42 countries in some of the most marginalized areas of the world. World Connect is a disruptive force in the development sector, centering the ideas, networks, and assets that communities in the Global South bring to the global development agenda and shifting power by trusting local communities to lead themselves to progress on their own terms. Prior to joining World Connect, Pamela was the Director of Program and Resource Development at the Fund for Public Health in New York City, a nonprofit organization founded under the Bloomberg Administration that is dedicated to making New York City a leader in global public health. As the Fund’s first hire, Pamela was integrally involved in all aspects of the Fund's start-up and growth. Previously, Pamela served as the Director of Programs at the REACH Community Health Foundation, where she designed and led public health programming on children’s oral health, breast and prostate cancer screening, smoking cessation, children’s mental health, and obesity prevention. Pamela earned her Bachelor's Degree in the Philosophy of Medicine from Boston University's University Professors Program and her Master's degree in Public Health with a concentration in International Health from Boston University's School of Public Health. |
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Oct. 23, 2020 6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $50. The $15 snack package includes a 2-ounce bag of freshly popped popcorn, a bag of mini cookies and a drink.
* All proceeds from the sale of both will go to the Calvary Church Fire Victims Fund. We will begin gathering in the Calvary parking lot at 16330 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, at 6:15pm and the movie Mama Mia will start at 7:00pm.
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS AND BLANKETS and don’t forget your masks.
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Oct. 24, 2020
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Fall Update: re Covid, Census, budget deficit, jails, homelessness, animal shelter, and more
Oct. 27, 2020
Known for having a “head for numbers and heart for people,” Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman was first elected to the County Board of Supervisors in 2010 and re-elected in 2014 and 2018. Prior to his election, Mike served eight years on the Los Gatos Town Council, including two terms as Mayor. Mike serves on 28 committees, including Chairing the County Library District, Traffic Safe Communities Network, South County United for Health, the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board and the Emergency Operational Area Council. Mike has earned a reputation as a pragmatic and commonsense leader with a collaborative leadership style. He coined the phrase “Real. Life. Help.” to describe the services Santa Clara County provides. Mike has a degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California and was a Certified Financial Planner and small business owner for more than 30 years. He has been married to his college sweetheart Kim for 40 years and they have two adult children and three French bulldogs. |
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Oct. 28, 2020 1:30 p.m.
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Building our Future in Broken Times. Transportation, Housing, Energy and the Economy.
Nov. 03, 2020
Carl Guardino is Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy. Prior to joining Bloom Energy, Carl was the longtime President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), a prominent public policy trade association that represents more than 350 of Silicon Valley’s most respected companies. He has championed public policy at the local, state, and federal level for more than three decades. In February 2007, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Carl to a four-year term on the California Transportation Commission. He was reappointed twice by Governor Jerry Brown, and in 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed him to his fourth consecutive four-year term. Known throughout the region as a consensus builder, Carl has championed a number of successful ballot measures, especially in the areas of transportation and housing. In the earlier stages of his career, he held an executive position in governmental affairs with Hewlett-Packard and he spent six years on the staff of Central Valley Assemblyman Rusty Areias, the last three as his Chief Assistant. Carl was born and raised in San Jose and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from San Jose State University, where he is a Distinguished Alumnus. |
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Nov. 05, 2020 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Nov. 05, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wine Tasting at Los Gatos Roasting Company. Cost $25)
includes 5 pours of Verde Wine, cheese, meats, crackers, fruit.
Bring masks. We will be spread out inside for up to 20 people, and room on the back patio for 10 (25% capacity)
stay after and have another glass of wine and food if you would like. Please join us for something different. Bring partners and friends. Hope to see you there. Teri Hope is owner. 408 354 3263 |
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Nov. 07, 2020 9:00 a.m.
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Counseling and Support Services for Youth - CASSY
Nov. 10, 2020
Marico Sayoc is a community advocate that has dedicated her career to making positive impacts on social and environmental issues. She joined CASSY as the Executive Director in December, 2019. Prior to CASSY, Marico served as the Chief Impact Officer for the Unity Care Group, which provides housing and support programs to serve transitional age foster youth (TAY) and families ages 16–21 in Northern California. Marico’s expertise lies in strategic planning, community relations and public policy. She is a Los Gatos Town Council Member and has served as both Vice Mayor and Mayor of Los Gatos. Marico represents Los Gatos in regional and state policy issues and serves as the President of the League of California Cities, Peninsula Division and Vice President of the Cities Association of Santa Clara County. Marico holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from U.C. Berkeley and a Masters in Environmental Management from Duke University. Erin McNish is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who came to CASSY in August of 2019 where she worked at Los Gatos High School in the ASSIST Program. She was promoted to Site Supervisor at Los Gatos High School in August of 2020. Prior to working for CASSY, she was the Clinical Program Manager for Uplift Family Services Mobile Crisis Team. Erin specializes in working with crisis, trauma, and substance abuse. Erin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Middle Tennessee State University and obtained her Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from John F. Kennedy University. Joshua Ogawa is a Senior at Los Gatos High School. He attended RYLA, is LGHS Interact Treasurer, and is founder of Los Gatos Cats to Cats. |
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Nov. 10, 2020 - Dec. 22, 2020
Let's go shopping. Last year we donated 126 gifts. So far we are under 40, so if you can help you can select the amount and person and select from their wish list. This is ALL on-line - No need to wrap or deliver. Link for Gifts: https://vtree.fgt.org/RotaryClubofLosGatos/ For 30 years, Family Giving Tree has been granting holiday wishes to children, seniors, and adults experiencing homelessness. Due to the efforts of Judy and Julian Rodriguez, the Los Gatos Rotary Club has been providing holiday gifts to the needy for most of those 30 years. Let's carry on their legacy. Please join us in bringing smiles to the faces of those who need it most - those neighborhoods hardest hit by the pandemic. Through the 2020 Holiday Wish Drive, you can make an impact in your Bay Area backyard, in your own community. Last year, our club donated 126 gifts. With the need even greater this year, let's beat that number this time! |
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Keeping Hackers and Scammers Away from our Data and Money
Nov. 17, 2020
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Nov. 21, 2020 - Dec. 02, 2020
Los Gatos town gives to our neighbors in need - We have this Los Gatos! All 5 of Los Gatos service clubs (our club, morning Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, History Club) with the coordination of Los Gatos are helping our neighbors in need. Each receipent will receive a Holiday Box see contents below. 2. Sign-up help collect items, pack boxes, set-up tents for drive up deliver. (Lots of choices) See all details from Catherine at the Chamber of Commerce: Let’s fundraise. Holiday Greenery - Kiwanis taking the lead Books:Friends of the Library – CS to contact them TIME LINE FOR Assembly of Gift Boxes
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First Mayors of San Jose
Dec. 01, 2020
Arturo Villarreal is a San Jose native with roots in Del Rio, Texas. He was born into a farm working family and attended segregated all Mexican schools in Del Rio until his sophomore year in high school. He received his AA from SJCC and a BA in Behavioral Science with a double major in Cultural Anthropology and an MA in Social Science from SJSU. He is the co-author of the book Mexicans in San Jose. Currently he is teaching ethnic studies at Evergreen Valley College. He also serves as a commissioner on the County of Santa Clara Historical Heritage Commission. Jose Manuel Gonzales: Apache Alcalde/ Mayor of San Jose The talk will revolve around history of Jose Manuel Gonzales. The talk will revolve around how Jose Manuel volunteered along with his wife and children in the De Anza expedition and served as an interpreter, was a founder of San Jose, served as the second mayor and built the oldest adobe home still around in Santa Clara county. |
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Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada
Dec. 08, 2020
Randy has worked with Teen Challenge since 1979. He started ministering in Denver, CO as the Director of a 40-bed facility. It was there he saw the high value of helping people turn away from their destructive lifestyles. Randy has a Ph.D in Christian Psychology from International Seminary. His BA is in Biblical Literature from Northwest College, and his MA in Psychology and Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. Additionally, he is an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God. In 1984, Randy and his wife, Dana, founded a Teen Challenge Christian Academy in Wyoming. They served 45 students with a residential Junior High/High School education program. Watching confused teens gain control of their lives was amazing. They expanded operations to South Dakota where he helped revitalize an existing program. In 1996, Randy and Dana took the opportunity to lead the Teen Challenge organization in Northern California and Nevada. They brought the region to a new level of effectiveness and growth. They also opened new centers in Humboldt County, CA, Reno, NV, and Las Vegas, NV. In 2017, Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada opened a new Adolescent Girl's Center in the Nevada territory. This is a dream come true for Randy and Dana who have been praying for this property for years. A year later, Sacramento Valley Teen Challenge fell under the leadership of Randy and Dana. This includes four centers which are located in Sacramento, Redding, Lincoln, and Yuba City. Under the guidance and direction of Randy as CEO, Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada has grown to include ten residential centers, two thrift stores, and numerous outreaches. Randy also serves on the Board of Directors for Global Teen Challenge. |
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History of Youth Science Institute (YSI)
Dec. 15, 2020
Erika Buck has worked at Youth Science Institute (YSI) since early 2016. She started as the Development Director and then became the Executive Director in late 2016. Erika has a B.A. degree in Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Prior to her position at YSI, Erika worked extensively with the YMCA as a Senior Director of Youth Development with programs focused on aquatics, sports, child care, summer camps, and teen civic engagement. Erika has lived in California since 1999 and is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. |
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Rotary Vietnam Project D5170 - We fight human trafficking
Dec. 22, 2020
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Behind the Bark of Sea Lions and Seals
Jan. 05, 2021
Laura Gill is the Community Engagement Manager at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito where she leads public program development and implementation, including virtual programs, interpretive resources, and tours. Laura has served in many different education roles at institutions such as Aquarium of the Bay and the Sea Lion Center at San Francisco’s Pier 39, the Roundhouse Aquarium and the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium in Los Angeles, CA which only strengthened her belief that we are all interconnected and dependent on a healthy ocean. Laura was inspired to pursue a career in conservation education after earning her B.S. in Marine Biology from UCSC. In “Behind The Bark”, I will be sharing a brief history of The Marine Mammal Center’s work with rescue, rehabilitation, release, research, and education and then take a deeper dive into the stories of our common patients including sea lions, elephant seals, and harbor seals. I’ll describe the challenges they face, how we care for them at the Center, and how people can get involved to protect them and our shared ocean environment. |
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Jan. 07, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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The Science and Art of COVID Vaccines
Jan. 12, 2021
Both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines have been authorized for use in the United States, and more are on the way. This presentation will describe how these new authorized vaccines differ from vaccines that have been used in the past and will discuss how limited doses of vaccines will initially be provided. Additional discussion will focus on other COVID vaccines in the pipeline, and their potential advantages and disadvantages. Joel Ernst trained in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and in Hematology and Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. He joined the faculty at UCSF where he established a research program in host-pathogen interactions and immunity, and cared for patients with infectious diseases, including the earliest AIDS patients, at San Francisco General Hospital. He was recruited to the NYU School of Medicine in 2003, where he was Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology as well as Director of the Graduate Program in Immunology and Inflammation, and Professor of Medicine, Pathology, and Microbiology. In 2018, he was recruited to UCSF where he is Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Experimental Medicine. |
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Jan. 19, 2021 1:30 p.m. - Jan. 22, 2021 3:30 p.m.
Let us help Los Gatos High Interact Students do good in our community. Los Gatos High Large gym this week: Jan 19 - Jan 22
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Jan. 22, 2021 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Inviting all Rotarians and guests to register to meet Past Rotary International President - Gary Huang This event is hosted by Rotary Club of Saratoga in District 5170.
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Wildlife Connections: Building tunnels to protect Santa Cruz County Wildlife
Jan. 26, 2021
What THEY Protect The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County is dedicated to protecting and caring for the lands we love. They protect both working lands, like farms and timberland, and natural lands with high conservation value – thus protecting water supplies, wildlife habitats, and open space. In 2011 the Land Trust completed a Conservation Blueprint for Santa Cruz County. The Blueprint calls for the protection of 50,000 priority acres in our county and will guide the Land Trust’s work through 2035. To date, the Land Trust has protected 14,000 acres by working with willing landowners and land conservation partners. Carie Thompson – Access Director Carie joined the “tribe” of nature nerds as a child roaming the woods of northern Wisconsin. As a young adult, she discovered her passion for outdoor education and adventure. She worked as an expedition guide and naturalist, spending time in some of the most beautiful places on earth. When she buckled down to a “real job” she became a California State Park Ranger, a career she held for 15 years. During those years, she participated in all facets of land management, developed an expertise in interpretation, and taught at the Ranger Academy. Carie considers herself extremely fortunate to join the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, where she can use her energy and skills to contribute to such a valuable mission. Laura Dannehl-Schickman – Donor Relations Manager A third-generation Santa Cruz-ian, Laura grew up biking along West Cliff, catching crickets in the field behind her great grandparent’s small orchard in Scotts Valley, and exploring the Wilder Ranch trails and coastal beaches along Highway 1. Laura attended UCSC, where she majored in American Studies. After graduating, she moved to the Bay Area, where she worked in fundraising before attending graduate school at Cambridge University, where she received her MPhil in American literature. Moving to an urban center and then jumping across the pond were two experiences that helped her discover the critical aspect of place to identity and what it meant to be “from Santa Cruz.” Laura is excited to work with an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the core of what she believes makes Santa Cruz precious – its open spaces and wildlands. |
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Jan. 30, 2021 4:45 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.
Due to Covid-19, our CrabFest and Auction is cancelled but will return in January, 2022. Meanwhile, please buy your tickets today for our first ever Virtual WineFest. SAVE THE DATE: 5pm Saturday, January 30, 2021: Rotary Virtual WineFest & Auction Don’t Be Crabby…Come “Wine” with us. REGISTER BEFORE the 19th! After you register we will send you all the details, including when and where you pick up the Wine Tasting Kit.
ALL NET PROCEEDS BENEFIT ROTARY CHARITIES FOUNDATIONS WHICH GIVES TO LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES |
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Silicon Valley Adult Ed Programs
Feb. 02, 2021
Barrie Mullins is the Director of Technical Marketing for Embedded and Autonomous Machines at NVIDIA, where he is focused on enabling customers and the Jetson ecosystem to bring Deep Learning and AI to edge systems. For over 20 years he has been engaged in developing, launching and growing innovative and leading edge embedded products. He started his career as embedded design engineer in Ireland and moved to San Jose in 2007 to extend his influence and impact in the technology space. Barrie has a MBA from Santa Clara University, a Master in Engineering Management from University College Dublin and a Bachelor of Engineering from Cork Institute of Technology. He spends time with his family, is passionate about the outdoors and an avid runner. |
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Feb. 04, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Richard D. King Speech Contest
Feb. 09, 2021
We will hold a virtual Richard D. King Annual Youth Speech Contest which is sponsored by all Rotary District 5170 clubs: Each student may select their own topic which they feel is timely and of interest, and the speech must be the original work of the contestant. The content of their speech must relate to the Rotary International President’s theme for the year. Is it the truth? |
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Mar. 01, 2021 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday March 1, 2:00-5:30
Yerba Buena High School
1855 Lucretia Avenue, San Jose
This will be a distribution event, meaning we will be outdoors putting food boxes in trunks of cars that are lined up. Most of the jobs are physical, lifting 25 lb boxes. There are some less physical jobs such as traffic control and registration work (if you are bilingual). We have 27 slots to be filled by Rotarians and Interactors.
IMPORTANT: Must register in advance.
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Mar. 04, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Mar. 09, 2021 - Mar. 27, 2021
We are collecting your used bicycles for Good Karma Bikes in San Jose If you have used bicycles to donate let us know! |
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RACHEL WiFi Libraries from Barillas to Petén Guatemala
Mar. 09, 2021
Peter started his working life spending fifteen years as a research scientist specializing in computer graphics and computer-human interaction. This was followed by five years working for the Canadian government in international trade promotion focusing on the software and telecom industries. Moving to the private sector, Peter then joined a small software company that was later acquired by IBM, where he was responsible for contract negotiations and intellectual property issues. Throughout his career, Peter traveled widely, living abroad for two years, and spending considerable time in developing countries. Since retirement, Peter has visited Latin America annually for Spanish training, and has been been working on Rotary projects in Guatemala. |
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Los Gatos Community Health and Senior Services Commission: Who We Are and What We Do
Mar. 16, 2021
Family Law attorney, mediator and private judge for more than 42 years. Volunteer settlement judge for the family law courts in Santa Clara County. Founder and former Co-Chair, Family Law Section of the Palo Alto Area Bar Association; Founder and former Co-Chair of Alternative Dispute Resolution Panel for Palo Alto Area Bar Association; 2012. Lecturer on family law and mediation issues to attorneys. Instructor in Stanford Continuing Studies Program. Author of numerous articles on family law and mediation issues for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal. Author of numerous articles on human relations issues for the Palo Alto Weekly. Volunteer mediator for the Palo Alto Mediation Program: Hearing Officer for City of Mountain View's Rent Stabilization Board Former member of the Palo Alto YMCA board of Directors. Former member of the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission. Current member of the Los Gatos Community Health and Senior Services Commission. Education: Undergraduate degree from Rutgers University; B.A., English and Political Science; Law Degree from Golden Gate University |
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Mar. 18, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
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Give a Child a Hand
Mar. 23, 2021
James (Jim) Caywood is a Certified Prosthetist. He is the Upper Prosthetic Specialist for Hanger Clinic, the Northern California Regional Leader for Upper Prosthetics. Jim has been doing upper limb prosthetics for 46 years, for both adults and children. He cares for all of Hanger Clinic's upper arm patients in Northern California and works at 15 different Hanger offices, 'Empowering Human Potential'. |