The Weekly Meeting Summary of the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley
October 8, 2024
OPENING THE MEETING
President Beth McCormick called the meeting to order at 8:17 AM - 😃
Pledge of Allegiance 🗽- John Freeman led us in the Pledge
Song of the Day 🎶 - Jerry Hawkins led us in Margaritaville, a Jimmy buffet favorite. Drunken Caribbean Rock & Roll
Magic of Rotary 🎩- Roy did amazing things with 3 pieces of rope.
Thought of the Day🤔- Mark - Hate has been reference 3.8 million times on internet. Love has been referenced 2.4 billion times. We still have chance!
Joke of the Day😂 - Marty - Rodney Dangerfield Jokes
I was an ugly kid. I worked in a pet store. People kept asking how big I get.
I drinks so much - The last time I gave a urine sample it had an olive in it.
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS
Visiting Rotarian: Bob Tucknott was on vacation this week
Guests: Matt Vining - Uncle Credit Union, Melanie Henry, Clark Conover, Grace/Matthew/Elizabeth/Robert Heaney
NOVEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Principal Clark Conover introduced Grace Heaney.
Grace displays leadership and passion in everything she does. Maintaining a 4.02 GPA. She advocates for both her views and for charities. Member of the National charities organization. She has a love of Dance and Ballet. Also active as the class treasurer.
She is intending to attend a 4 year university, hopefully TCU. Majoring in ballet and criminal psychology.
TODAY'S 10-SPOT
Board #74
10/8/2024
Paid by
Name on the Board
Amount
Reason
Roy Porfido
Sheri Simoni
$20
For Chili Cook Off
Jerry Hawkings
Sheri Simoni
$20
For Chili Cook Off
Ward Eccles
Sheri Simoni
$20
For Chili Cook Off
Jackie Mirisciotta
Sheri Simoni
$20
For Chili Cook Off
Bennie Le Bourvellec
Sheri Simoni
$20
For Chili Cook Off
Deb Tacker
Sheri Simoni
$20
For Chili Cook Off
Jeannette Albiez
Sheri Simoni
$20
For Chili Cook Off
Dennis Gambs
Sheri Simoni
$20
For Chili Cook Off
John Freeman
Sheri Simoni
$40
For Chili Cook Off
Total
$200
Chili Cook Off Debrief
Big thank you to Sherri Simoni for the great organization of the event! She rocked it!
1st Livermore Butcher Shop
2nd Ruby Hill
3rd Calwater
Band was great
Kids area worked well
Booth well spaced out
Magic show was great
Over $600 in raffles revenue
Announcements
10/19/24 - Avenues of Service 8:00am-2:00pm. Location - India Community Center, 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95036
10/30/24 - Halloween Party at Honeycomb Lounge ($35 each)
10/31/24 - Submissions due for Fall Club Grants - Volunteers needed for grant reviews
11/6/24 - Dinner with residence at Goodness
Village. 5:30 – 7 PM with Marty’s Joint food truck
Club receives certificate of appreciation from Dublin club for the Backpack Drive.
Football Follies 🏈
Weekly winners
11 points - D Best, Stef R, Sue Q
Week 5 Standings - Top 3
51 points - Lori
50 points - Ed
49 points - Eric, Jill, Kev M, Stef R
TODAY'S PROGRAM: Rotary Foundation
George Wineinger presented an overview of the rotary international foundation.
Dennis receives his Paul Harris pin (4)
The Rotary Foundation: A Force for Good
Founded in 1917, the Rotary Foundation (501c3) is the philanthropic arm of Rotary International, dedicated to humanitarian service and promoting peace globally. Its mission is to empower Rotarians to improve communities and create lasting change through targeted projects, exemplified by the initiative “Every Rotarian, Every Year,” which encourages all members to contribute annually to the Foundation.
7 Key Focus Areas
Promoting Peace
Fighting Disease
Providing Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Saving Mothers and Children
Supporting Education
Growing Local Economies
Protecting the environment
Programs
Project Grants - Funding for Club Projects:
Global Grants - greater than $30k and has a club partner with matching
District Grants - smaller, shorter and in the district
Scholarships - can be funded by global or district grants
Vocational Training Teams
Polio Eradication
Rotary Peace Centers
Actual Projects
Collipulli Mobile Dental Unit - Collipulli, Chile $46,000
Women's Shelter Foundation Casa Maria Amor: women's shelter and services $50,600
China Schools Vocational Teacher Training - Gansu Province, China $90,250
Economic Recovery after Hurricane Maria - Punta Santiago, Puerto Rico $100,000
School for Special Needs Children - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - $109,274
Project “Alesi” - Turkana Basin, Kenya $94,280
Oxygen Generator - Breathing for Life - Nijo, Ethiopia $355,000
Model Village Water & Sanitation Improvement -Uganda $36,192
Eye Care Program Support - Coimbatore , India $44,688
English Literacy - Bangalore , India $52,200
WASH, Education, Economic Development - Ngongolo, Uganda $53,000
Paul Harris Fellow
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
Follow on contributions are recognized as Paul Harris levels 2-9 up to Major
Donor status at the $10,000 level
Funding and Impact
The Rotary Foundation relies on contributions from Rotarians and supporters, funding various projects through global and district grants. The “Every Rotarian, Every Year” initiative helps ensure a steady flow of support, allowing for impactful projects. Notable successes include the polio eradication campaign, clean water projects in India and Uganda, and literacy programs that transform lives.
Conclusion
The Rotary Foundation continues to be a powerful force for good, fostering collaboration and inspiring individuals to contribute through “Every Rotarian, Every Year,” ultimately creating meaningful change around the world.
We will walk across the parking lot to meet in the new Viticulture Facility and learn from David Bramlett about the Viticulture Program at Las Positas College.
