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Saratoga Rotarians Spreading Holiday Cheer
Posted by Sheeba Garg
The generosity of Saratoga Rotarians was on display in the months of November & December. In addition to the regular monthly service events (Martha’s Kitchen & Park-it Market) our members kicked off the Holiday Season with the collection of warm clothes, scarves & socks. These were delivered to West Valley Community Services and HomeFirst for distribution to families in need this winter.
 
Breakfast with Santa is an event that the youngest students at Washington Elementary School look forward to every year. After two years the event was back to its pre-pandemic nature of being indoors and breakfast was served to 150 pre-k through 1st grade students. Rotarians sang Christmas Carols and students took photographs with Santa (Rtn. Ray Castenada) and Mrs. Claus (Lara Grad). A special thank you to the students of Cambrian Academy who joined our members to serve breakfast and do crafts with little ones. 
 
Saratoga Rotarians purchased 72 gifts for the Family Giving Tree Holiday Drive. Terri Creamer led our members in volunteering at the FGT warehouse where we sorted and packaged gifts to be delivered to various agencies serving in our community.
 
 
International Services 
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 
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Youth Service
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
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Fellowship Events
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

Donate

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.

Fellowship

1) Mardi Gras TGIF: 
Feb 17, 2023 - 5:30 - 7:00pm 

 

 

 

Volunteer

1) 3rd Monday of the month -  Food Prep at Martha's Kitchen  
2) 2nd, 4th and 5th Tuesday (10am to Noon)  - Food Distribution to Seniors with West Valley Community Services.
 
Please click on this link for more information
Saratoga Rotary

Service Above Self

We meet In Person & Online
Fridays at 12:30 PM
Saratoga Community Center
19655 Allendale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
United States of America
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Upcoming Speakers
Gina Cali
Feb 03, 2023 1:00 PM
(Household) Fire Prevention and Emergency Response
(Household) Fire Prevention and Emergency Response
Bill Sanderson
Feb 10, 2023
Los Gatos Saratoga Unified High School District
Dark
Feb 17, 2023
Past Speakers
Yufan Lu
Jan 27, 2023 12:30 PM
Chinese Calligraphy
Dr. Joseph Marshall
Jan 20, 2023 12:30 PM
Transforming the Lives of Troubled Youth
Dr. Joe Marshall
Jan 20, 2023
Alive & Free
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Saratoga Fine Art Show
Save the Date
May 5-6, 2023
President's Message 
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What an inspiring speaker we had on January 20!  Dr. Joseph Marshall embodies all the good that can come about when young people get the support they need to be successful.  If you missed the presentation, check out stayaliveandfree.org.

Our Rotary Club continues to support local youth in many ways.  Most of these programs take place in the spring.  We would love to have you participate in any or all of them!  To paraphrase Dr. Marshall, one person can make a real difference in the life of a young person.  Be that person!

If you like younger children, join us at Latimer Elementary on March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day.  Rotarians will read in the classrooms and leave every child with a book to take home. Contact Sheeba to volunteer.

Leadership training for high school students supported by our Club includes the President’s Winter Retreat in February and RYLA, a five-day summer leadership camp in June. Reach out to Julie should you want more information.

On March 3, at our Club meeting, we plan to have the annual Speech Contest.  Chuck Swan is coordinating this as well as the ELC (Enterprise Leadership Conference) that introduces high school juniors to the world of business entrepreneurs. This three-day session is in late March.  Let Chuck know if you would like to volunteer with either of these programs.

We will be awarding Thompson Scholarships again this spring.  These awards go to deserving local high school seniors to help them with college expenses.  Rotarians are needed to review, interview, and evaluate applications.  Most of the activity takes place in April.  Please let me know if you would like to participate.

Thank you again for Doing Good Together.
 
Cathie
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