L. Karen Monroe Alameda County Superintendent of Schools L. Karen Monroe, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools, was first elected to the position in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. As County Superintendent, she has legal responsibility for the oversight of the fiscal health and basic educational standards of all districts in Alameda County. Additionally, as Superintendent, she provided support and guidance for district operations including training and support services. The County Superintendent also leads initiatives that enhance student academic achievement, such as promoting quality preschools and integrating arts education into the comprehensive school curriculum. 

Frank Mellon - EBMUD Board of Directors - Frank Mellon, a frequent speaker at the Club, represented the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) was the program for the day. He was elected to the EBMUD Board of Directors in 1994 to represent Ward 7, which includes the areas of Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, and parts of San Leandro and Hayward in Alameda County as well as a part of San Ramon in Contra Costa County. More information about EBMUD is available at www.ebmud.com.

Wendy Winsted - Coordinator, Hayward Area Recreation and Park District - Wendy Winsted, Coordinator at Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) Spoke about the Sulphur Creek Nature Center in Hayward. The mission of the Sulphur Creek Nature Center is to instill a sense of responsibility for the welfare of our world by bringing people and animals together through wildlife rehabilitation and education.