The Weekly Meeting Summary of the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley
September 9, 2025
OPENING THE MEETING
President Sarah Palmer called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM
Sarah opened the meeting in honor of Hung Wei our past district governor who recently passed. Hung was an amazing, inspirational leader and will be missed dearly.
Jackie led us in the pledge of allegiance.
George also known as "the groom," recited the Four Way Test, with much vigor!
Jerry led us in song with the famous, "Love Potion Number Nine"
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS
Visiting Rotarians: Roy introduced Bob Tucknott from the Dublin Club
Mony introduced Goud Memula from the noon club who introduced Bandaru Mohan, President of the Rotary Club of Kolkata.
Guests: Mony introduced Rick Vistnes, retired engineer and Jackie introduced Rosie Fierro, our speaker.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Khabira Hartwig: September 6
Michael Bass: September 16
Lauren Franzella: September 20
Roy Porfido: September 22
Roy and Sally Porfido celebrated 38 years on September 5
Javier and Martha Perez celebrated 26 years on September 5
Christine is the executive director of Tri-Valley Haven. She grew up in Lexington, MA and has a degree in biology. She found her calling when she was hired by TVH some 25 years ago. TVH now has 7 sites including a food pantry.
Christine became the ED three years ago.
Welcome Christine!
TODAY'S PROGRAM: Rosa Fierro Cellars
Rosa is the first hispanic female winemaker in Livermore. She worked in an international law firm in SF, when she started volunteering to make wine in Livermore. She decided to leave her job and start a winery where she specializes in Bordeaux wines.
She sells most of her wine directly out of her urban winery and tasting room, which is located in Livermore's vibrant "Vasco Row," a unique destination for craft beverages just 5 minutes from Livermore's iconic downtown. You can usually find her in the tasting room, waiting to greet you, where groovy tunes fill the air and her winemaking photographs adorn the walls.
50/50 RAFFLE: Three winners!
Lori Souza, Ann Wilburn, Mark Hudson
81st 10-Spot board: Sarah Palmer dedicated the board to the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore's restricted fund for the Foundation projects.
MEETING MOMENTS
Thank you, Roy, for capturing these moments!
NEXT WEEK'S SPEAKER
Next week we are excited to host our new district governor: Herb Ritter
