Guest Speaker: Mike Moses of San Jose Fire Fighters Burn Foundation
Everyone was Absolutely Happy and President Stearns wished us all a Happy 4-20 day. 59 members were in attendance.
Pledge was led by Terri.
Inspiration was led by Jamie, recently returned from camping on Feather River, and included a poem about enjoying the smaller simpler pleasures of daily life.
Erika Buck was our welcoming greeter. Guests included Hal Rosen’s wife Lydia. Lisa’s guests were neighbors Kate and Bob Chimenti (who also happened to know Haryl and Judy). Marty’s guest was Morgane Dussault, Director of Philanthropy at Salvation Army Silicon Valley. She recently moved to town and looks forward to visiting us.
PSA: Get vaxed up, everyone! Dan Snyder noted it’s much easier to get an appointment now.
This week’s social media member spotlight was Ensy Afdari, who is inspired and honored to be in the club.
Lisa presented the results of the survey, completed by 67% of members. The winning age category was the 70 year olds.
- 62% wanted more than the usual speaker programs, such as service or breakouts.
- 33% still want Zoom offered
- 63% want new location to be in Los Gatos
- many comments about the social aspect being important
- Lisa’s team is investigating 12 different venues and will report results as available, including Testarosa and JCC
- Morning Rotary will meet at Loma Brewing
Marty says debunking will be lots of fun. Plan to attend June 29, hopefully at Villa Ragusa, $80/person and spouses encouraged.
Nicholas encouraged all to join the district’s virtual training assembly 4/26-5/6. Details on the district website.
Our speech contest winner Dessy Bonev from Leigh is heading to the District Finals 4/24. Watch the contest to support. Details on district website.
First Thursday is May 6, 5:30pm, at Darling Fischer in Campbell, hosted by Nicholas. Cinco de Mayo Food will be available for order at a neighboring restaurant.
20 for 20:
- Andrew Stearns gave $20 in honor of his daughter Chloe visiting this weekend.
- Many gave to the Scholarship Fund in memory of Charles Erekson (Art $200, John Colwell $200, Grady, Paul Christenson $100)
- Jeff Blum had 3 big announcements, each for $20: he turned 70 today, he had his last trial as attorney 10 days ago with a good outcome, and his daughter is visiting soon.
- Suzanne gave $50 to Charities in honor of her great 2 weeks in Denver with family, despite the snow.
- Sarita was happy top learn at Marty’s office that cold eye drops are easier to apply. Good to know.
- Ensy was glad to have her son return after Covid restrictions for 8 months.
Speaker:
Carol Abela introduced our speaker Mike Moses of San Jose Fire Fighters Burn Foundation. He became Fire Captain in 2016, and works at SJ Station #6. The Foundation provides funds and services to help burn victims and survivors at Valley Medical Center, which is one of 3 in northern California for severe burn patients. Mike showed an inspiring video of survivors that give back, nurses, and other volunteers. All donations go 100% to the burn patients. They have annual picnics for survivors and camps for kids. They provide rent and care and rehab for burn victims. They serve all without regard to how fire was started. Carol was the champion for this worthy organization, and Mike thanked us for the grant they received.