Meeting Highlights – September 6, 2016
Meeting Highlights – September 6, 2016
- Rotoract Visit
- Service Above Self
- Rotary Club of Castro Valley Foundation
- Speaker: Brandi Addington on Livermore Valley Wines
Rotoract
President Carol welcomed Vu Dinh, a student at Chabot College, who is working to revive Rotoract (Rotary for young adults for young adults 18-30) and commended him for his efforts. There are now 15 Rotoract members. Vu described goals and plans for the coming year, which will focus on coordinating events and activities for youth, including members of Interact Clubs. (Details at www.meetup.com/Rotaract-club-of-Central-alameda-County . The first major event will be at the San Leandro Marina in October. Vu is looking for Rotarians to help (e.g., for cooking, setup, etc.)
Service Above Self
- Beer and Wine Booth for the Chamber of Commerce at the Fall Festival( September 10th and 11th);
- Breathing for Life Gala Set-up (October 21st) and Take-down (October 23rd). The Club is receiving a 33% discount by providing Rotarians to assist with Set-up and Take-down;
- Breathing for Life Gala Business Sponsorships; and
- Thanksgiving Lunch at Aiken Senior Center (November 14th).
Rotary Club of Castro Valley Foundation
New Foundation Chair Dan Willis explained the purpose and workings of Club's
Foundation - to give scholarships to graduating Castro Valley High School students. Funds from the former Sunrise Club also support several scholarships each year. Watch for more details on Club Runner in the coming months. Please consider the Foundation for your end-of-the-year-donations
Speaker: Livermore Valley Wines