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The Rotary Club of Almaden Valley, chartered in 1969, has 40 to 45 men and women representing a wide cross-section of local businesses and professions. The club meets each Friday for fellowship, lunch, and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics of local and global importance. The club is a member of Rotary District 5170 comprised of 59 clubs and approximately 4000 members.
Rotary is: SERVICE ABOVE SELF
Almaden Valley Rotary is very proud of:
Photo Album History:
Click HERE for a photo album history of the Almaden Valley Rotary Club. I need HELP from all you "old-timers" to fill in our history.
Announcements
President-Elect Jerry Gibson announced his board for year 2008-2009:
- President-Elect: Ken Tavernier
- Secretary: Bob Dolci
- Treasurer: Gary Exberger
- Foundation: Joe Pileggi
- Sargeant at Arms: Gregg Consentino
- Club Service: Ken Wadors
- Fundraising: Joe Maestas
- International Service: Paul Consentino
- Community/Youth/Vocational Service: Joe Ferrito
And significant committees:
- Membership: Roger Hassler
- Public Relations: Kathy Burgett
- All Star Football: Jim Guido
Roger Hassler reminded us that all Club Members must take the 1 hour Youth
Protection course and the LiveScan is highly recommended.
Loren Harper has been selected to serve as the 2009-2010 District 5170 Governor
District 5170 ranked #9 among the 529 Rotary Districts of the world with a
total contribution of $953,255 to Rotary Foundation.
Earl McIntosh announced the grant for the Rio de Janeiro de Saara club in
Brazil to help pregnant girls with health and nutrition has been approved by The Rotary Foundation (TRF).
Paul Consentino announced that our water project in Ethiopia has been put to work and the project is well under way
Club funds are also at work at Casa
Guatemala; $2000 to help fund a facial reconstructive surgery project for children, and another $3000 for general operating expenses.
A list of our members are located on the Membership page.
This is our meeting place before the real meeting. Hail! hail! the gangs all at the bar.
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