The Weekly Meeting Summary of the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley
December 9, 2025
Leslie Lemieux, Editor
OPENING THE MEETING
President Sarah Palmer called the meeting to order at 8:20 AM
Pledge of Allegiance - Marty Roberts led us in the pledge
Four Way Test - Cathia Walters read the 4 way test
Joke of the Day - Sarah Thorvund asked "What do you call an old snowman?" Water!
Chalk Talk - Ed Schumann walked us through the high finances of football coaching, informing us that Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs is the highest paid coach in the NFL, bringing in a cool $20 million annually! And regaled us with a couple of jokes about the Jets! Thanks, Ed!
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS
Visiting Rotarian: Sarah introduced Bob Tucknott from the Dublin Club
Guests: Clark Conover, Principal of Granada High, and Daniel Booth, December's Student of the Month, along with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Booth
DECEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Principal Clark Conover introduced Daniel Booth. Daniel is an amazing student, athlete, musician, and leader. He currently has a 4.45 GPA, and has challenged himself with four higher level IB courses. He is the drum major of the Matador band, and plays about 15 different instruments!
He holds a black belt in mrtial arts, and is an Eagle Scout. Daniel has put in more than 300 volunteer hours working with his troop.
He will attend a four year college, and is planning on majoring in Sociology and then continue on to Law School.
Daniel is pictured below, with the sign delivered to his home by Cheryl Bowers.
TODAY'S 10-SPOT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Check out the "Upcoming Events" listed below for complete details and sign-up information for upcoming club happenings!
The group unanimously approved Anil Inamdar as our next President-Elect. Thank you Anil, for being willing to serve our Club in that capacity.
Leslie updated the group on the Gift of Reading project. The three books have been selected and all the libraries have all three of the books. Children will pick their personal selection after returning from the winter break.
TODAY'S PROGRAM: The Rotarian Foundation (TRF)
Our own Jill Duerig presented information about The Rotarian Foundation (TRF), which is Rotary International's 501(c)3, much like our Rotarian Foundation of Livermore is our two Livermore Clubs' 501(c)3.
We learned TRF has several opportunities to receive money and can help local Clubs fund projects as well. She encouraged us all to join in the effort for "Every Rotarian Every Year"--to give $25.00 annually to TRF. It helps us expand our reach and do good work out in the world.
Projects include the ongoing effort to eliminate Polio worldwide, and other projects fall under one of the Seven Areas of Focus.
