The John Goe Award: Rotarian of the Year
The John Goe Award is presented each year to a Rotarian who has stood out above all members and truly demonstrated the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.” This outstanding member is selected each year by the outgoing president of the Rotary Club of Casto Valley.
John Goe was a retried Master Mariner. He served three years on the ammunition run to Vietnam and five years during WWII. John received four combat bars for his contribution to the U.S. Naval Reserve and U.S. Maritime Administration.
After John and his wife Dorothy retired, they moved to Castro Valley. John joined the Rotary Club in 1980 with the classification of Community Service. Besides Rotary he served on the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce Board and the H.A.R.D Board. Although John was an old crusty retired sea captain, he had a heart of gold and would do anything for the betterment of Castro Valley and its residents. John had a large sit-down bar in his home which he made available for anyone who wanted to hold any type of meeting.
John Goe Award Recipients
Randy Vanderbilt 2023-2024 – Randy Vanderbilt was chosen for his commitment to club fundraising via the BBQ Axe & Brews Event and for fostering the club mission of Connecting to the Community.
Christian Carr 2022-2023
Andy Hangea 2021-2022
Todd Anglin 2020-2021
Jim Negri 2019-2020
Dwight Perry 2018-2019
Gary Bosley 2017-2018
Obse Lubo 2016-2017
Jim Negri 2015-2016
Bob Shayler 2014-2015
Dan Willits 2013-2014
Bill Nott 2012-2013
Randy Vanderbilt 2011-2012
Dwight Perry 2010-2011
John Aufdermauer 2009-2010
Kevin Forkner 2008-2009
Jerry Macy 2007-2008
KJ Page 2006-2007
Mary Rankin Coldwell 2005-2006
Bruce & Linda Johnson 2004-2005
Bob Shayler2003-2004
Beth Moore 2002-2003