MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Rotator Writer: Steve Yarbrough
Editor: Dick Blanding
After the Pledge and singing of Home on the Range, led by Kelly Hudson, Jerry Tomanekpresented the thought for the day in a very thoughtful way – he showed series of slides of his dog and related the slides to useful homilies such as “Real happiness is sharing Chef Chu’s Chinese chicken salad with the one you love.” “That gives us all paws for thought,” President Al responded.
Joan Rosselle announced that Marlene Cowan suggests that those who volunteer to provide Alpha Omega dinners consider staying for dinner to give additional friendship for the girls we support.
Honorary Rotarian Laurie, of Rotary Art Show Fame, announced the Rotary softball team needs players. If you are interested contact her to get involved. League play begins this week.
Mona Armistead announced that next Tuesday the president of the Palo Alto Rotary Club will receive the Athena Award.
Mary Marley announced that LAREF is accepting contributions and preparing to make its grant awards. The committee is collecting applications from for awards in two cycles: the first deadline for applications to be awarded this year is October 1, 2003. The second deadline will be March 1, 2004. Mary left applications at each table for those interested.
Wyatt Allen and Victoria Emmons presented Paul Harris Fellows to Gary Ross and Phil Rose. Tracie Murray presented a special Paul Harris Fellow to Lydia Rangel, who helped raise more than $2,000 for polio eradication.
Membership chair Steve Yarbrough introduced two new members:
Louis Borel Sponsored by Dick Henning
Rhonda Wentzel sponsored by Clyde Noel
John “Bogie” Bogart became a Blue Badger and his sponsors Bob Adams and Sam Harding peeled of his red badge sticker.
Larry Chu served as the very able fine master taking from Joe LoConte $80, Gary Ross $40, Phil Rose $100, Kurt Hueg $50 and Dwight Mathews $100.
Dick Henning introduced speaker Dr. John Hennessey, president of Stanford University.
Dr. Hennessey began his Stanford career in 1977 as professor in computer science, then department chair, dean and provost. An author and scientist, Dr. Hennessey presides over a university budget of $2.2 billion.
He discussed the differing perceptions of the university and noted that Stanford was the “fourth coolest” college in 17 Magazine’s recent poll of its readers. Cool was based on the wind surfing class, Stanford shopping center and male “hunks.”
President Hennessey has a different perception, one of a great faculty and great students, with 17 Nobel laureates, 4 Pulitzer winners, 23 McArthur Fellows, and 21 National Medal winners. He said that eight times more applications are received from students than Stanford can accept. Ninety percent of all applicants are in the top 10 percent of their high school class – three fourths have GPAs of 4.0. Twelve percent of students are from the Peninsula, the remainder are from around the country and around the world.
He said the new challenge for the university is to develop inter-disciplinary approaches to problem solving. He discussed the Bio plus X program: biology plus chemistry, biology plus physics, etc., as the model of the university’s approach to solving such monumental issues as environmental pollution, energy use, health care, international development, security and peace.
President Hennessey discussed the problems of housing students in Silicon Valley, streamlining operations on campus to save money and the community outreach programs of Stanford. He presented a brief description of the Stanford budget: $700 million in hospitals, $300 million in the linear accelerator, the balance in various other programs of the university. Tuition and income from the Stanford endowment provide about $700 million per year for operations.
Dr. Hennessey opined that the biggest shortcoming in education facing the nation is K-12 education. He then took questions from the floor.2003 Rotary – Kiwanis Softball Schedule
Information provided by Laurie Klein:
Date Visiting Team Home Team Field
Week 1 Monday 08-Sep-03
Cupertino Rotary Los Altos Kiwanis Callahan 6pm
Mt View-Los Altos Rotary Saratoga Rotary Callahan 8pm
San Jose Rotary Bye
Week 2 Monday 15-Sep-03
Saratoga Rotary San Jose Rotary Callahan 6pm
Cupertino Rotary Mt View-Los Altos Rotary Callahan 8pm
Los Altos Kiwanis Bye
Week 3 Monday 22-Sep-03
Cupertino Rotary Saratoga Rotary Callahan 6pm
Los Altos Kiwanis San Jose Rotary Callahan 8pm
Mt View-Los Altos Rotary Bye
Week 4 Monday 29-Sep-03
San Jose Rotary Mt View-Los Altos Rotary Callahan 6pm
Saratoga Rotary Los Altos Kiwanis Callahan 8pm
Cupertino Rotary Bye
Week 5 Monday 06-Oct-03
Mt View-Los Altos Rotary Los Altos Kiwanis Callahan 6pm
Cupertino Rotary San Jose Rotary Callahan 8pm
Saratoga Rotary Bye
Week 6 Monday 13-Oct-03
Saratoga Rotary Mt View-Los Altos Rotary Callahan 6pm
Los Altos Kiwanis Cupertino Rotary Callahan 8pm
San Jose Rotary Bye
Week 7 Monday 20-Oct-03 Playoffs
1 vs 4 Callahan 6pm
2 vs 3 Callahan 8pm
Week 8 Monday 27-Oct-03 Championship Callahan 6pm
Game Time is 6 pm – Forfeit time is 6:15 pm
Home team is responsible for refreshments, bases, and foul line cones
Callahan Field is at 1500 W. Middlefield Road in Mtn. View. It is located between Sierra Vista and Terra Bella and is adjacent to Crittenden School.
Programs and Events
September
Sept. 11: Cindy Wilber, Stanford University- Proyecto Itzaes
Sept. 18: Terry Kieble, President of Wildlife Rescue
Sept. 19: Fellowship Night
Sept. 25: To be announced
Sept. 27: Wine Tasting Tour at Byington WineryOctober
October 2: Jim Mealey- Rotary Foundation
October 9: Jennifer Kuiper- Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
October 16: To be Announced
October 23: Roy Lave-Candidate Forum
Oct. 24: Fellowship NightNovember
Nov. 21: Fellowship Night
DecemberDec. 4: San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales
Dec. 17: Holiday Party, Jesuit Retreat House
JanuaryJan. 16: Fellowship Night
Jan. 31: Progressive DinnerFebruary
Feb. 20: Fellowship Night
Feb. 27: Cioppino Feed, Garden House
March
March 26: Fellowship Night
April
April 7: Celebrate Spring at Chef Chu's
May
May 7: Golf Tournament
May 21: Fellowship NightJune
June 25: Kickout Dinner
OTHER ROTARY CLUB MEETING PLACES
On-line Meeting: www.rotaryeclubone.org
MONDAY
Palo Alto: Rickey's Hyatt House, 12:15 p.m.
TUESDAY
Los Altos Sunset: The Echo Restaurant, Los Altos, 7:15 p.m.
Sunnyvale: Ramada Inn, 12:15 p.m.
Mountain View: Adobe House, Moffett & Central, Mountain View, 12:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Menlo Park: Menlo Park Recreation Center, Menlo Park, noon.
Woodside/Portola: Woodside Village Church, Woodside, 7:30 a.m.
Sunnyvale Sunrise: Wild Woodys Grill, Sunken Gardens Golf Course, 7 a.m.
Cupertino: Quinlan Community Center, 12:15 p.m.
East Palo Alto Bayshore: Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula, 2031 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto, 12:15 p.m.
FRIDAY
Palo Alto University: Sheraton, El Camino, Palo Alto, 7:30 a.m.
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