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Linda Foster - Protecting, Mitigating, Recovery & Retrofit Programs for Californians after a Major Quake Linda works with the California Earthquake Authority and she talked about 5 things to know about Earthquake Risk in California.
Malikah Taylor - Service of County Ombudsmen to the Elderly in Long - Term Care Facilities Malikah Taylor is currently one of three paid Field Managers providing services in Alameda County along with 16 volunteers, who are cleared by a Department of Justice (DOJ) background check. An Ombudsman is an advocate and provides advice to residents of licensed long-term care facilities. A county-based program, they handle concerns and complaints by residents and their families of long-term care facilities.
Camp RYLA Students Share the Experience - The lunch program showcased the leaders of the future when the Club hosted the six high school students from Castro Valley and Redwood Christian High Schools that the Club sponsored to attend the week-long, 2018 Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) in Scotts Valley. The students/campers presented an outstanding program regarding how Camp RYLA was personally significant.
JD Ducusin Wins Speech Contest The 2019 Rotary Club of Castro Valley Speech Contest was held on February 12th during the Club’s weekly lunch meeting. The theme for the 2019 Richard D. King Annual Youth Speech contest was “Be the Inspiration."
Miriam Meadows, Castro Valley Unified School District Social Worker/Counselor - After an introduction by Castro Valley Rotarian Parvin Ahmadi, Superintendent of the Castro Valley USD, Miriam described the history and workings of the District’s Wellness Center located on the Castro Valley High School campus. The Wellness Center provides a multi-tier support system for all students at Castro Valley and Redwood High Schools. The Mission of the Wellness Center is to build, together with the CVUSD community, a web of adults, peers, spaces and experiences that make it safe for everyone to grow their best selves.
Ashley Strasburg, Executive Director of the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Ashley Strasburg, a member of the Rotary Club of Castro Valley, was the day’s speaker and described the work and upcoming activities for the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is a member-driven association of businesses and community organizations that work together for the betterment of the communities through the promotion of economic and civic health.
Susan McCue and Kristin Perrault - Alameda County Economic and Civic Development Department After an introduction by January Speaker Chair Brian Morrison, the Club welcomed back Susan McCue, Economic Development Manager, and Kristin Perrault, Economic Development Specialist, from the Alameda County Economic and Civic Development Department for an update on Alameda County activities, especially those activities that impact Castro Valley. The role of the Economic and Civic Development Department is to promote economic development and public/private investment in the unincorporated communities of Alameda County, including the Eden Area communities of Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, and San Lorenzo.
Derrick Hall - Solar Energy Systems Membership Chair Virginia Degner introduced Derrick Hall from Solar Energy Systems whom reviewed solar energy options for Club members and guests. Derrick started by
explaining how greenhouse gases trap heat and are making the planet warmer. This warming trend has been recognized by the both the State of California and the U.S. Government. As a result of this trend, they have been developing means of reducing the impact of greenhouse gases.
explaining how greenhouse gases trap heat and are making the planet warmer. This warming trend has been recognized by the both the State of California and the U.S. Government. As a result of this trend, they have been developing means of reducing the impact of greenhouse gases.
Zack Ebadi – Adopt-a-Family Program Zack Ebadi is the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) Volunteer Coordinator for its Adopt-a-Family Program. Under the leadership of Dr. Heidi Hausauer, the Rotary Club of Castro Valley has partnered with H.A.R.D. for a number of years on the Adopt-a-Family Program. Zack provided members and guests with a short update on the Adopt-a Family program.
David Rocha, Chief of the Alameda County Fire Department The Club was happy to welcome back Alameda County Fire Chief David Rocha for another presentation, especially considering the recent California fires and the concern regarding potential fires in our community. David grew up in San Lorenzo and attended Chabot College and graduated from the University of San Francisco with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration (B.P.A.).
