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| Posted by Stuart Rosenberg on May 11, 2012
 A professor of political science at San Jose State University, Larry Gerston examines the public policy making process at the national and state levels. His Public Policy Making in a Democratic Society: A Guide to Civic Engagement has been heralded for defining "hands on" citizen participation. Recall! California’s Political Earthquake (with Terry Christensen), was selected as “outstanding academic book of 2004” by the American Library Association. In American Federalism: A Concise Introduction, he demystifies the complex power relationships among the various levels of American government. Larry’s Retreat from Reality: Ten Problems Threatening to Implode American Society (and How We Can Fix It), addresses fundamental themes that Americans refuse to face. His eleventh book is Not So Golden After All: The Rise and Fall of California, published by Taylor & Francis in April 2012.
Larry Gerston is the political analyst at NBC11 (the Bay Area NBC station) and has penned more than 100 op-ed columns in newspapers including the San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times. He has appeared on NBC Nightly News, BBC, NPR, and CNN’s Inside Politics. He speaks several times each year on civic engagement and political empowerment in the U.S. and abroad.
| | Posted by Beverly Lenihan on May 16, 2012
 Save the Date! It’s almost time to Kickout President Larry!
Mark your calendars now! Wednesday, June 27th, 11:30-1:30 we’ll be wheelin’ and dealin’ as we celebrate Larry Dean’s 2011-12 year as President of Cupertino Rotary.
The cost for attending is $30 per person. Reservations and payment will be taken at each Club Meeting starting Wednesday, May 23rd. See Leslie Hay and Barbara Juhl at the reservation table.
Watch for your eVite next week, and let us know if you are coming, and if you are bringing a guest. All reservations and payments are due by Wednesday, June 20th. Plan to join the fun!
| | Posted by Padma Chari on May 11, 2012
 Ahead of the regular meeting, we had a special meeting with PDG Don Allen presiding.This had to do with the process of considering hiring paid help for our club due to the size and magnitude of work with the size of the club.He outlined the investigation, the committee, the process so far, and moving forward and the way to work the outcome in terms of physical space, funding and management. Don made many good points including that we need to keep moving forward to maintain our status as the Gold Standard of Rotary Clubs. At the end he took a short poll, which indicated about 3/4 approval of those in attendance. Don invited any Rotarians that wanted more information or had objections to contact him to share their views.
Here is a link to the document that discussed the background and proposal. | | Posted by Marjorie Mancuso on May 11, 2012
 The Board of Directors of Cupertino Rotary Endowment Foundation (CREF) has recommended that the CREF annual meeting take place on the third Wednesday in June, rather than in July. This will allow its directors and officers to take office on July 1, to coincide with the Rotary Club officers’ and directors’ terms.
The CREF Board has also suggested that the director term limits be clarified. Under the present bylaws a director may not serve more than 3 successive terms. The Board of Directors has recommended that twelve months must elapse before a termed out director may go back on the board.
A proposed bylaws change will be presented to the Club on May 16 to carry out these two changes. Please be sure to attend and vote.
| | Posted by Padma Chari on May 11, 2012
 A rousing round of song and cheer for our Birthday Rotarians was led by Brad Mann and Nick Bogdonvitch. Always fun to celebrate everyone's special day. Congratulations to the May Birthday Bunch: Cecelia Babkirk, Pearl Cheng, Aruna Gordia, Dick Greif, Patrick Kwok, Bev Lenihan, Naomi Matsumoto-Nakano, Karen Morris, Merv Roberts, Dave Stearns, Its Uenaka, Savita Vaidhyanathan, Hung Wei, Kim Worral, Rachel Yadegari
| | Posted by Padma Chari on May 11, 2012
The following joined the President’s Club:
Hung Wei joined the President’s club in honor of her son graduating from NYU with an honor award this weekend and a job in hand. Hung is especially happy that her son has overcome some issues he had to deal with, and now become a wonderful citizen of the world. congrats to you and your family Hung.
Richard Lowenthal shared with the club the good news that his company has gotten the funding they were looking for ( $47.5 Million from Kleiner Perkins) and also that his daughter is graduating and will be serving as the psychologist at one of our district schools – Fremont High. Double congrats to you Richard!
Melonie Brophy joined Presidents club in honor of her mother rallying around the illness she had, and was thrilled to share the news that mom is back home and Melonie wanted to thank Tom Hall for the support and is grateful to all the Rotarians for their good wishes and help. She wishes everyone a wonderful Mother’s day coming up.
 | | Posted by Padma Chari on May 11, 2012
A brief and mini recap of the Golf Tournament was done by Wendell Stephens and Hung Wei with the help of Tina, Leslie and others. The money raised was over 109K, with major beneficiaries being the Hospice of the valley and about 58k for our own club for projects. The funds were raised by sponsorships, auction purchases, donors from the club and tee sponsors, and of course players and volunteers. Great job all! Don’t forget to collect your auction/raffle winning items from Tina Ferguson. Check out the winners and all the sponsors at cupertinorotarygolf.com
 | | Posted by Padma Chari on May 11, 2012
 Jagi Shahani, the committee head for CSC gave a quick recap of activities and monies.Tom Dyer features in a big way in most of the projects. Thank you Tom for all you do. The major events have been rebuilding together with over 770 hours spent. Check out the details of the CSC volunteer hours by clicking here.
Pumpkin carving and distribution of Thanksgiving dinners were also very successful programs by CSC this year. The other big project was quilts for Kids, led by Bonnie Stearns and Ann Cleaver They have distributed many many quilts for the happiness and joy of many in the bay area.
The committee shared some wonderful pictures from the project. Many leaders were recognized, and mark your calendars for the next one on the 27th of October. Tahnks to Henry Buffalow for his great leadership in Rebuilding together projects. Check out the video from our most recent project here.
| | Posted by Padma Chari on May 11, 2012
Ming Nho, current CEEF Executive director, sponsored by President Larry Dean, was inducted in a ceremony led by Orrin Mahoney. It was fitting that former CEEF Executive director Eleanor Watanabe was also in attendance and featured during our meeting in many ways, certainly a sign of things to come for Ming. Welcome to our club.
 | | Posted by Padma Chari on May 11, 2012
Flag Salute- Thanks to Harvey Barnett for the throwback to our days in school.
Greeter- Mark Linder - thanks for the warm handshakes as we came in
Sargent at Arms: Thank you to Eva Martin Long and Nick Bogdonovich, who did a marvelous job of being there all around the room and helping to make every announcement very clear and audible.
Assistant to the Secretary: Annie Ho, thanks much for your support Annie.
Inspiration -Deidre Alexander picked out some thoughts from a meeting of the Job Search group led by Jim Gibson where they looked at the book on Journey to Greatness and how to get there. Quite inspiring indeed. Thank you Diedre.
Visiting Rotarians-
Ed Jellen from Oakland and Future District 5170 Governor
Yogish Uyaj from District 4192
Rares Olario from Romania
Jessica Dhas from Nagercoil
Rotarians with Guests
David Doyle introduced the guests Daun, Victoria and Lisa as part of the group to witness the new member induction of Minh Ngo.
Jagi Shahani introduced Ty Bemis
Mark Linder introduced Teresa Zucker the legal analyst serving city of Cupertino
Barb Juhl was wonderful in introducing Kathee Kracker member of DeAnza commission.
Jeff Rosen the AG was introduced by Jim Jackson later who was the honored guest and speaker at our meeting this week.
A huge Cupertino welcome to all the guests
| | Posted by Helene Davis on Apr 25, 2012
| | Posted by Padma Chari on May 11, 2012
 Jim Jackson introduced the speaker for the day. Jeff Rosen, the District Attorney since 2010 gave a very crisp, clear and informative account of his office, and staff and what the activities and initiatives are with regard to his office.He outlined the goals, the objectives, the achievements and emphasized the overall objective as being one of aggressively pursuing Jusitice to be fair and right which is a combination of the process and the results.
He talked about the initiatives put forth in his years in office, and the results. It was nice to hear about size and scope of the office itself and was able to answer a few questions about the forensic lab, the interaction with the civil grand jury and how they stay in touch with the community overall.
A really nice presentation . View the complete program at the following link http://vimeo.com/channels/257384 (if it is not up yet, come back tomorrow) | |
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