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November Community Events

- Reduce, Reuse & Recycle to Help our Community (10/8/21 - 12/1/21) (collection happening at the club meeting on Friday)

1) One Warm Coat - Outerwear Collection (or at Joan Pisani Community Center)

2) West Valley College Career Closet - Professional Clothing Collection

- Volunteers Needed : (Contact info@saratogarotary.org to sign up)

1) 3rd Monday (11/15/21) Food Prep at Martha's Kitchen

2) Every Wednesday (1pm to 3pm) - Food Distribution to Seniors with West Valley Community Services

Please click on this link for more information

Be the reason someone smiles today.

I love the Rotary symbol – the wheel. The spokes on the Rotary wheel represent us. When all the spokes work together, the wheel turns and accomplishes a lot. In recognition of our work, I am happy to announce that on Nov 6th 2021 our club received a commendation from the city council as the 2021 Organization of the Year! Congratulations to one and all for a job well done over the years.

A warm welcome to our new members, Donnette and Ramya. We have all experienced Ramya’s artistic flair as seen on the table decorations during our lunch last week. She has also led the effort for the Girl Scouts Little Library in the village. Donnette, a business owner in the Village, has been featured in Saratoga Spotlight magazine.

Kudos to our community service committee and members for the Warn Coat Drive (for clients served by Martha’s Kitchen) and Career Closet (students at West Valley College). They also led the very successful Rotary Day of Service Bike drive in partnership with Community Cycles of San Jose. Thank you for making a difference and being the reason for putting smiles on many faces!

I was blown away by the energy at the Interactors Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) on November 7th. Interactors from the clubs we support (Saratoga High School, Prospect High School and Cambrian Academy) along with their peers from around the district gathered at Independence High School in San Jose for their annual Fall Leadership Conference. It was a day packed with inspiration, passion, and leadership. There were 1200 high school Interact students there all day attending workshops on fundraising, leadership, international and local community projects. Hats off to our District Interact chair, Julie Herndon for orchestrating this event.

Our Fellowship Committee arranged some fun and exciting events, including a Halloween party at Carol Woodard’s house and Dessert bake-off event at Dave and Lucy’s home. We look forward to a fantastic Holiday Party on December 9th at the Foothill club. Be sure to sign up early, and bring guests. Way to go, Fellowship Committee!

I would be remiss if I did not thank the 30 members who have become Polio Plus Society members and 15 who have become new members of the Paul Harris Society. In addition, thanks to those who have donated to the Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation towards our goal of $30,000.

Our Public Image efforts have gained momentum and the community has started noticing us. We, together, have grown the club in the recent months.

Congratulations everyone and thank you all for your support!!!

Sangita