You will NOT want to miss our special speaker for Monday, September 11th. Now is the time to bring a friend or guest. Be sure to arrive early and grab a seat.
(photo credit www.internationalmanofmemory.com)
Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory", is one of the world's foremost experts on memory training. He's helped thousands of people around the world to realize the benefits of an improved memory and sharper mind, and has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, USA Today, PBS, CNN, and various other television, radio, and print media all over the world. Chester is also the 2008 USA National Memory Champion. He has spoken for executive organizations such as YPO, CEO Clubs International, and AceTech as well as for many Fortune 500 companies, and prestigious universities including: the Royal University for Women in Bahrain, the Haas Graduate School of Business in Berkeley, Stanford University, and Harvard University. Chester is working on a new book about memory improvement and brain fitness. His iPhone application, “Steel Trap”, was featured by Apple and became an instant worldwide bestseller.
Chester's presentations are a wonderfully unique blend of interactivity, entertainment, inspiration, and education. He delights audiences while helping them to develop real world skills that they can apply to achieve more success in their career and personal life. His presentations are "unforgettable" experiences that everyone will always "remember" and talk about for years to come.
Join the YMCA of San Benito County and the Rotary Club of Hollister for a day of fun, charity and friendly competition on the San Juan Oaks Greens. We need all members to Golf, Sponsor, Volunteer and Attend the Dinner if you don't golf. Rotarians, please also start bringing Wine donations to President Amalia for the Wine Barrel Raffle.
Tee off will be at 11am. Lunch and Dinner will be served.
The San Benito Olive Festival is scheduled for October 14, 2017 from 10am – 5pm. It will be at a new location this year: San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Highway (Hwy 25), Tres Pinos CA 95075. We are working hard to revive this wonderful event.
If you or your business are interested in becoming a sponsor, we are actively seeking Sponsorships now. Please see the attached “2017 Sponsorship Presentation” document for all of the sponsorship levels, benefits, and options. You can print and complete the sponsor application and submit to Bob Marden, along with your check, at any Rotary meeting.
We are also looking for vendors to participate in the Festival; please see the “SBOF Vendor Application 2017” document attached for more information. We are currently accepting vendor applications.
Also, if you have a place to display our flyer, we would love to get more exposure. Please print the “2017 Olive Fest info flyer” document and post at your place of business.
Rotary will be running the Beer and Wine booth, Bob Marden is the chair for this fundraising activity. Please contact Bob to sign-up to volunteer.
1 Greeter needs to arrive between 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to greet members upon their arrival.
2 Sargeant at Arms needs to arrive early to set up, and then take down after meeting: Please bring out the Rotary Bell, Gavel, Banners, US Flag, two bottles of Wine, and the Badge box. Duties also include helping to keep order and escorting unruly members/guests from the meeting.
If you are unable to preform any of your duties, please find your replacement and inform Mike as to who that will be. Thanks for your work.
Countdown to our 35th Annual Mission 10 Race on Saturday, January 27th, 2018. We will need ALL Rotarians to volunteer as well as family and friends. We also need Rotarians to run as we are having a friendly competition with Rotarians from Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Sunrise Clubs. This is going to be an exciting anniversary celebration as we are adding vendor booths and Live Music by local rock band, Racing Time. Please contact Bob Marden for volunteer sign-ups.