Kindergarten of the Blossom Hill Elementary School opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and singing Grand Old Flag.

Guests
  • David Dury, guest of Jeff Blum
  • Zane Daughtery, guest of Tom Picraux
  • Robin S., guest of Nitze Dormady

Inspiration
Susan Boxer-Gassman shared a few fun facts:
  • It’s impossible to be angry and laugh at the same time!
  • Why do people say no offence right before they offend you?

What Our Club Has Done Lately
Rotary Collaborative Impact Summit
Great speakers and non-profit organizations from Rotary and outside organizations:
  • Wyn Spiller - Rotary International Director 2025-27
  • Lex Gillette - A world record holding Paralympic long jumper who is blind since the age of 8
  • Shirley Grace - Endowment and Major Gifts
Volunteering at Schools

Coming Up Activities
  • Campbell Rotary Club Social event: Sept. 24th, 6-8 - The Vesper
  • Great Race - Sept. 26th, lead by Mike Norcia - Patti van der Burg thanked all the sponsors
  • Santa Cruz Shakespeare - Private Lives Oct. 3
  • First Tues. social at Enoteca Oct. 6
  • Walk to End Alzheimer's Oct. 10
  • Rise Against Hunger at the Methodist Church Oct. 11
Red Badge Recipients
  • Dan Deguara sponsored by Michelle Strachan
  • David Dury - introduced by Terri Trotter


30 for 30
  • Elaine Ware $30 to the club
  • Doug Brent - vacationed in Hollywood and saw Andrea Bocelli $30 Club
  • Jeff Barnett $100 club
  • Tom Picraux $60
  • Andrew Howard $70??
  • Clare Vickers $30 Club
  • Lisa Kressler $30 club
  • Jeff Blum $30 club
  • Michelle Strachan $48 kids
  • Karen Briiones $101 Club
  • Eleanor Yick $30 club
  • Randy Cobb - $30 Club
  • Rachelle-l $30 for Avis’s Vietnam project shown at Summit

Speaker
Seb Frey introduced speaker Larry Stone, Santa Clara County Assessor, retired.

Topic: "Silicon Valley Economy and Local Real Estate Markets"