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Thompson Scholarship Winners 2024:
The Thompson Scholarship Fund has been the primary source of scholarship funds for Saratoga Rotary for the last 12 years. Fund oversight is provided by the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation (SRCF). We are very fortunate to have this Fund to provide scholarships to local deserving students!
We are pleased to share with you that so far this year SRCF has granted a total of $38,043 for grants. The 501 (C) 3 recipients are well vetted by our board, they are diverse and are impactful. There is one more cycle this fiscal year and grant requests are due May 1.
The grants awarded are as follows:
- Assistance League of Los Gatos Saratoga
- Scholarships for students to attend science camp which is a 5th/6th grade requirement.
- Bill Wilson Center
- Purchase of furniture in their new location
- Onmiware Networks
- Physical and mental services to local are seniors.
- RAFT- Resource Area For Teachers
- Circuit Venture Machines to be used by educators to enhance classroom learning.
- Santa Clara County Library District Foundation
- Books for families affected by incarceration.
- Saratoga MSET Inc. – Mechanical Science and Engineering Team
- Purchase of items to build 5 robotic vehicles for the club at Saratoga High School, promoting invention and team problem solving.
- South Bay Musical Theatre
- Sound mixer used at their performances.
- Starting Arts
- Digital Sound Boards used in their performances.
- Walden West
- Bird Blind to be used at Science Camp (5th and 6th grade curriculum) and summer camp.
And here is a Thank You note from Starting Arts:
"Dear Saratoga Rotary Foundation -
Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our school programs, and the purchase of our light board. A few of us wanted to express our thanks in this video!
A special thank you to Phil for joining us , touring our site and meeting our staff. That was truly special.
Best,
Sara
Sara K. Dean
Managing Director, Theatre
Pronouns: she/ they
All Rotarians and other early risers are welcome to attend our Campus Cruiser Walk on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 AM. The ~2-mile walk starts from the near corner of the Saratoga City Hall parking lot at Allendale & Fruitvale.
GENE ZAMBETTI: Fifty years and counting!
Editors note: Our club recently honored Ernie Kraule and Gene Zambetti for their 50 years of membership. Ernie Kraule’s story will appear in the September edition of the newsletter. This month features Gene Zambetti’s story.
International Service Projects
- Kenya and India 2020-2021
- Deliver easy access to potable water for the villages of Kaikol and Nkudet in Turkana County, Kenya. It will serve a total population of approx. 5000
- Provide four ventilators to a COVID hospital in Bangalore, India.
- USA 2020-2021
- Refrigerated truck for Martha’s Kitchen
- Sensorimotor room for children with special needs at Franklin-McKinley School
West Valley Community Service Projects
- Mobile Pantry/ Park-It Market at Saratoga Fellowship Plaza
- On the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesday of the Month from 10:15 AM to Noon
Operation Care and Comfort Projects
- Packing supplies for troops in October for the holiday season
Youth Service Events
- Mentoring Interact Club of local high schools
- Enterprise Leadership Conference (ELC) for high school students
- Scholarships for elementary, middle, high school and Community college students
- Speech Contest for the high school students
- Rotary Youth Exchange Programs
Fellowship Events
- Super Bowl Chili and Corn Bread Cook Off
- Fun at Bocce Ball Court
- Halloween Spirit
- Christmas Party
- Annual Dessert Bake Off
Dates to Remember
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Doing Good Together
1) TRF (The Rotary Foundation): Show your generosity and dedication to Service Above Self. Your dollars impact globally
2) SRCF (Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation) : Your dollars impact locally.
Volunteer
2nd, 4th and 5th Tuesday (10am to Noon) - Food Distribution to Seniors with West Valley Community Services.
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Service Above Self
Saratoga, CA 95070
United States of America