BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Annual Demotion Celebration for President Misti Short\n\nThe Ro tary Club of Castro Valley will honor its outgoing President\, Misti Short \, at the club&rsquo\;s beloved annual &ldquo\;Demotion Celebration\,&rdqu o\; a longstanding Rotary tradition recognizing a year of extraordinary le adership and service.\n\nThe event will be held at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Grounds\, 9725 Dublin Canyon Road\, Castro Valley\, CA 94552\, with the so cial hour beginning at 5:00 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm. The cost to attend i s $40 per person. Misti'\;s family and District leaders are free!\n\nTh e &ldquo\;demotion&rdquo\; of a Rotary president is a time-honored and lig hthearted ceremony celebrated by Rotary clubs around the world. While play ful in name\, the event carries deep meaning&mdash\;marking the transition of leadership while honoring the commitment\, dedication\, and service gi ven by a club president over the course of their term.\n\nAt Castro Valley Rotary\, the Demotion Celebration at Rowell Ranch has become a signature tradition\, bringing together members\, family\, and friends for an evenin g of fellowship\, storytelling\, and appreciation. The rustic charm of the rodeo grounds provides a fitting backdrop for a celebration rooted in cam araderie and community spirit.\n\nMisti Short&rsquo\;s presidency has been defined by energy\, growth\, and impact\, reflecting Rotary&rsquo\;s guid ing principle of &ldquo\;Service Above Self.&rdquo\; Throughout her term\, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and an unwavering commitment to the Castro Valley community.\n\nAmong her notable accomplishments:\nRec ord-setting membership growth\, strengthening the club&rsquo\;s reach and vitality\nA revitalized social media presence\, earning Rotary District 51 70&rsquo\;s Public Image Award\nOversight of nearly 100 meetings\, service projects\, and community events\n\nAdvancement of key initiatives\, inclu ding:\nThe Castro Valley Classic Car Show\, a major community fundraiser\n Scholarship programs benefiting Castro Valley High School students\nGrants and support for local nonprofits and community partners\nParticipation in numerous local events and collaborative service efforts\n\nMisti&rsquo\;s leadership has not only expanded the club&rsquo\;s impact but also streng thened the sense of fellowship and pride among its members. She introduced new traditions\, elevated engagement\, and created memorable experiences that will continue to shape the club for years to come.\n\nFounded in 1905 \, Rotary International is a global network of leaders and volunteers dedi cated to humanitarian service\, ethical leadership\, and peace-building. W ith more than 1.4 million members worldwide\, Rotarians work tirelessly to address community needs and create lasting change.\n\nLeaders like Misti Short embody Rotary&rsquo\;s mission\, giving generously of their time\, t alent\, and passion to improve the lives of others. Serving as club presid ent represents one of the highest commitments a Rotarian can make&mdash\;a year of leadership that impacts both the club and the broader community.\ n\nAll Rotarians\, guests\, and community members are warmly invited to at tend this festive and meaningful evening. The Demotion Celebration promise s to be filled with laughter\, appreciation\, and reflection as Castro Val ley Rotary honors a year of outstanding leadership and welcomes the next c hapter.\n\nThe Rotary Club of Castro Valley is dedicated to making a posit ive difference through service\, leadership\, and community engagement. Th rough programs\, events\, and partnerships\, the club continues to live Ro tary&rsquo\;s motto of &ldquo\;Service Above Self.&rdquo\;\n DTEND:20260701T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T193549Z DTSTART:20260701T000000Z LOCATION:Rowell Ranch Rodeo Grounds SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:Annual “Demotion” Celebration for President Misti Short UID:851d18e8-3722-4d6c-a856-6595d0d2fd37 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Annual Demotion Celebration for President Misti Short

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The Rota ry Club of Castro Valley will honor its outgoing President\, Misti Short\, at the club&rsquo\;s beloved annual &ldquo\;Demotion Celebration\,&rdquo\ ; a longstanding Rotary tradition recognizing a year of extraordinary lead ership and service.

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The event will be held at the Rowell Ranch R odeo Grounds\, 9725 Dublin Canyon Road\, Castro Valley\, CA 94552\, with t he social hour beginning at 5:00 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm. The cost to att end is $40 per person. Misti'\;s family and District leaders are free!< /p>\n\n

The &ldquo\;demotion&rdquo\; of a Rotary president is a time-hon ored and lighthearted ceremony celebrated by Rotary clubs around the world . While playful in name\, the event carries deep meaning&mdash\;marking th e transition of leadership while honoring the commitment\, dedication\, an d service given by a club president over the course of their term.

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At Castro Valley Rotary\, the Demotion Celebration at Rowell Ranch has become a signature tradition\, bringing together members\, family\, and fr iends for an evening of fellowship\, storytelling\, and appreciation. The rustic charm of the rodeo grounds provides a fitting backdrop for a celebr ation rooted in camaraderie and community spirit.

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Misti Short&rs quo\;s presidency has been defined by energy\, growth\, and impact\, refle cting Rotary&rsquo\;s guiding principle of &ldquo\;Service Above Self.&rdq uo\; Throughout her term\, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and an unwavering commitment to the Castro Valley community.

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Among her notable accomplishments:
\nRecord-set ting membership growth\, strengthening the club&rsquo\;s reach and vitalit y
\nA revitalized social media presence\, earning Rotary District 517 0&rsquo\;s Public Image Award
\nOversight of nearly 100 meetings\, se rvice projects\, and community events

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Advancement of key initiatives\, including:
\nThe Castro Valley Cla ssic Car Show\, a major community fundraiser
\nScholarship programs b enefiting Castro Valley High School students
\nGrants and support for local nonprofits and community partners
\nParticipation in numerous local events and collaborative service efforts

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Misti&rsquo\;s le adership has not only expanded the club&rsquo\;s impact but also strengthe ned the sense of fellowship and pride among its members. She introduced ne w traditions\, elevated engagement\, and created memorable experiences tha t will continue to shape the club for years to come.

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Founded in 1905\, Rotary International is a global network of leaders and volunteers dedicated to humanitarian service\, ethical leadership\, and peace-buildin g. With more than 1.4 million members worldwide\, Rotarians work tirelessl y to address community needs and create lasting change.

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Leaders like Misti Short embody Rotary&rsquo\;s mission\, giving generously of the ir time\, talent\, and passion to improve the lives of others. Serving as club president represents one of the highest commitments a Rotarian can ma ke&mdash\;a year of leadership that impacts both the club and the broader community.

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All Rotarians\, guests\, and community members are wa rmly invited to attend this festive and meaningful evening. The Demotion C elebration promises to be filled with laughter\, appreciation\, and reflec tion as Castro Valley Rotary honors a year of outstanding leadership and w elcomes the next chapter.

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The Rotary Club of Castro Valley is de dicated to making a positive difference through service\, leadership\, and community engagement. Through programs\, events\, and partnerships\, the club continues to live Rotary&rsquo\;s motto of &ldquo\;Service Above Self .&rdquo\;

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