Dear members,

October 2020 highlights are certainly the Scarecrow competition and the inspiring speakers from near and far. As social distancing keeps us physically apart, the electronic media pulls us together by allowing us to connect with Rotarians and like-minded people locally and around the globe.

No matter what our motivations were to become Rotarians, the underlying sinew that binds us together is service. In the process of helping others, we pull together. This month, we had flash-back videos and presentations on our projects and testimonials on the lives we have touched while doing so. 

Coming closer to home, we have two projects led by our International Services Committee that had their genesis over casual conversations.  These Global Grant projects have a unique feature; where we are the Host club and a Rotary Club overseas is our International partner and providing funds to the projects to be executed in our area. This funding model is a reflection of the trust and friendship developed over the years where we have worked collaboratively and together on projects. Please read further in this bulletin regarding the two projects, which are, Alleviating Health Care and Food Insecurity in CoVID Impacted Communities in Santa Clara County and Learning Needs for Children with Special Needs in the San Jose’s Franklin-McKinley Schools.  To date, the committee has successfully raised funds from Rotary Clubs in our District and private citizen contributions.  If you know anyone in your circle of friends and acquaintances who resonate with the project objectives and would like to make a personal contribution, please let the committee know. 

Thank you for your service to the greater community. Together, we grow, open opportunities and serve the community. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Stay Connected. 

Sesh