Save the Date: JANUARY 25th, 2025 - Mission 10 Race!
Rotarians and friends, this is our biggest fundraiser for our club and has become a very popular race for people of all ages and skill levels. As with each year, we need all members on deck for the day of the race and leading up to it. Please block off your calendars and start recruiting friends and family now to volunteer, as we are expecting continued growth. Let's make 2025 the best race yet! |
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Hollister Rotary Sponsors BenitoLink ArticleThe Hollister Rotary Club supports high school sports in recent BenitoLink article sponsorship. Read the article here Make sure to catch one of the Haybalers home games this year!
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July Speakers & Events July 4th - Independence Day Holiday July 11th - New President Dave Westrick's Message/Golf Fellowship following meeting July 18th - Mike Brown - District 5170 Wheelchair Program July 25th - Club Fellowship TBA |
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SAVE THE DATE! JANUARY 28th, 2023 for MISSION 10 Race! Rotarians and friends, this is our biggest fundraiser for our club and has become a very popular race for people of all ages and skill levels. As with each year, we need all members on deck for the day of the race and leading up to it. Please block off your calendars and start recruiting friends and family now to volunteer, as we are expecting continued growth. Let's make 2023 the best race yet! |
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2022 Mission 10 Race Makes Huge Comeback Saturday, January 29th, 2022 marked the 38th Annual Mission 10 Race in San Juan Bautista. The Rotary Club of Hollister's Mission 10 Committee had no idea what to expect after having to cancel the 2021 race due to COVID-19. It was a gamble the committee was ready to take though, to honor and ensure the tradition of the race, and to raise the important funds for scholarships and community projects. We are thrilled that our community of supporters came out in a BIG way this year! We had a record breaking event with 970 people registered to run! This event has become the Rotary Club of Hollister's biggest fundraiser and we hope to grow it in the coming years as a must-attend destination event. In 2021 the Rotary Club of Hollister awarded $38,000 in college scholarships and supported numerous community programs, in large part due to funds raised by the Mission 10. A huge thank you to our Participants, Mission 10 Committee, Sponsors, Volunteers, State Park Staff, City of San Juan Bautista, San Benito County Sheriffs, SBC Fire, KSBW, Benitolink, Freelance, Mission Village Voice and any others we may have missed, for helping make our event a huge success! For Race Day Photos visit Mission 10 Race on Facebook and Instagram.  |
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2022 Scholarship Application Open Now Through March 25thAttention High School Seniors: The Rotary Club of Hollister is now seeking applicants for our annual College Scholarship Program. Each year we raise funds to send future leaders to college. We believe that our future is in our youth and value the investment to make our world a better place with educational boosts.  |
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Saturday, September 25th Golf Fellowship at Ridgemark Hey Rotary golfers, So far I have nine (9) people signed up for golf and an additional three (3) for lunch. I have tee times for four (4) groups (16 players). You still have plenty of time to sign up as I have to let the pro shop at Ridgemark know how many will play by the 17th of September. Please RSVP to lshaw172@gmail.com I have tee times starting at 9:00 AM on Saturday the 25th (they let me get the tee times early). If we play a four (4) hour round that will put us at Bryan’s at about 1:30 or so…just right for lunch and adult beverages! The folks that have committed to play are:
If I’ve missed you, let me know and I’ll include you on the list. Larry Shaw |
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September 30th - Fellowship & Debunking for PP Hopp  Please RSVP to Michelle Leonard ceo@sanbenitocountychamber.com |
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Mission 10 Race is back! January 29th, 2022 Registration is now live for the 2022 Mission 10 Race at www.mission10.com Race Day Registration and Packet/Bib pickup begins at 7:15am This event is in its 39th year. It is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hollister and all proceeds go to benefit local scholarships and charities. San Juan Bautista is a small California Mission town just off Hwy 101 approximately 50 miles south of San Jose. The four races: 1/2 marathon, 10 miles, 5k and 1 Mile kids fun run, all start and finish in front of the historic and beautiful San Juan Mission. The area is rural and the course takes runners through farm land and up the Anzar hills. Medals are awarded three deep in standard age categories. The 1/2 marathon and 10 mile races (both TAC Distance Certified) are particularly good training for upcoming spring marathons. Theme teams encouraged and trophies will be awarded to top teams. (Please keep costumes family friendly) 2022 Mission Race Times: Race Day January 29, 2022 Fees include Long sleeve dri-tech t-shirt, swag bag and finisher medal. (Event shirt guaranteed for pre-registration by 1/15/22 only) Good training for marathon base. All races except fun run timed w/awards.
1st Step Price Increase on December 5th, 2021 2nd Step Price Increase on January 1st, 2022 |
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September 30th and October 2nd - District Avenues of Service |
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Hollister Club Proudly Sponsors Stuff the Bus The Rotary Club of Hollister is once again a proud supporter of the 2021 Stuff the Bus event, which is a backpack and school supply program put on by the United Way of San Benito County. In addition to a $2500 sponsorship of the program, the Rotary Club of Hollister hosted a Hot Dog and Water Give Away to the participants. Approximately 600 hot dogs were served free of charge to the participants and their families. Many thanks to the Rotary crew that worked the Hot Dog give away event. Thank you to: Chang So, Dan Weatherly, Phil Fortino, Gene Hopp, Jayme Stewart, Esther Curtice, Helen Dunsten, and Larry Barr. |
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District 5170 Wheelchair Project 2021-2022
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2021-2022 President Rich Holdaway Each July 1st a new President takes the helm for a year. Please welcome our newest President of the Rotary Club of Hollister. Richard Holdaway has been in the construction industry since his youth. Growing up in Gilroy, he started young as an apprentice to his father’s Electrical Contracting company. After serving a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he returned to the industry. He spent six years as a project manager/superintendent for large home building companies. Needing change in his life, he pursued an opportunity to work for a large catering and property management company in Sweden. He rose through the ranks quickly, eventually standing as Logistics Construction Manager. For nearly 10 years, he held his position and watched that company grow tremendously. Richard is married to Sissela Holdaway. They have three kids, Enya (18), Eli (16), Eila (8). He is bilingual in Swedish, a member of the Hollister Rotary, a member of San Benito County Chamber of Commerce, Captain of the local Bearded Villains Chapter (a charity organization), and an active member in his church. He is an Eagle Scout and a Certified General Contractor. He loves working out and spending time with his family. |
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New Hybrid In-Person & Zoom Lunch Meetings As of November 2nd, our weekly Monday lunch meetings have resumed at Paine's. We are also providing a hybrid version for members who cannot attend in person through the regular zoom link. Please bare with us as we iron out the kinks. If you’re experiencing flu-like symptoms, tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 14 days, or knowingly been in close contact with anyone that has tested positive with Covid-19 in the past 14-days: please self-quarantine yourself and join the meeting on Zoom. To protect our members as well as possible, we will adhere to proper Covid-19 protocols during our meetings, including the following: -Face Masks are mandatory (except while you are eating and drinking) -Maintain proper Social Distancing -Temperatures will be taken at Check-In -Hand Sanitizer will be located at the Check-In Table and at each Dinning Table -No “Welcome to Rotary” personal contact will be allowed -Only 6 Rotarians per table will be allowed -A lunch buffet line and server will be available to our members, . Hollister Rotary will guarantee Paine’s a minimum number of lunches per week. If you plan to attend the live meeting and eat lunch, please RSVP to our Secretary Bryan at yamaoka3@charter.net or 831-902-8415 As a reminder: All gatherings pose a higher risk of transmission and spread of COVID-19 when people mix from different households and communities. The likelihood of transmission and spread increases indoors, as well as with, laughing, singing, loud talking and difficulty maintaining physical distance. We will more than likely have lunch outdoors at first until the weather prevents this. |
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Nov. 13th through Nov. 17th - San Benito Gives Community Auction Rotary Club of Hollister is excited to share that we are participating in the San Benito GIVES Community Auction. The Community Foundation for San Benito County is hosting this event for non-profits to raise funds since many have had to cancel in-person fundraisers in the wake of COVID-19. Please help spread the word and participate if you are able to. Bidding for SB Gives Community Auction is live now and open until 9pm on Tuesday November 17th! You can sort items by Nonprofit code. Rotary's code is RCOH. Don't want to bid, but still want to support Rotary and your other favorite non profits? Donate Here (a portion of donations will be matched by the community foundation) Check out our auction items below:  RCOH1 San Benito County Gift Basket (Item #181)Description: Food, wine, gift cards, and merchandise from San Benito County businesses. Details: Big Paw Garlic Olive Oil Marich Chocolate DeRose Red DeRose White Eden Rift B&R Apricot Topping Bella Charm T-Shirt, “Pour Me a Quarantini” – size L Bella Charm leopard print earrings Calavera Coffee Cup Calavera Coffee - $10 gift card Daisy Saloon Women’s T-Shirt – XL Daisy Saloon Men’s T-Shirt – XL Hollister baseball cap San Benito Soap Works B&R Apricot Freeze Soap La Catrina Mexican Grill - $25 gift card Grillin’ & Chillin’ - $25 gift card  RCOH2 Rotary BBQ Crew Tri-Tip Dinner (Item #182)Description: BBQ Lunch or Dinner for 25 people. Details: Enjoy Rotary Club of Hollister’s Famous BBQ Tri-Tip, Salad, Garlic Bread, and Beans for a group of your friends and/or family. Restrictions: Date must be booked in advance. No holidays. Delivery of meal limited to within a 45-minute drive of Hollister. Date must be booked within 1 year from November 18, 2020. |
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San Juan Bautista Community Track Fundraiser San Juan Home & School Club is raising funds for a community track that will be used by students at San Juan Elementary School during the day and the community will have access after school hours and on the weekends. Let's support our friends in San Juan Bautista reach their phase 1 goal of 100k. Why a Track? *To Promote Health and Fitness *Provide a Safe Environment to Exercise *Encourage Fitness and Social Interaction or Send a donation Check to: San Juan Home & School Club Have Questions? Call 831 402-2334 |
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November Speakers & Events.png) Nov 2: Gary Byrne – Community Foundation, SB Gives Auction Nov 9: Holiday – Veteran’s Day Nov 13-17: San Benito Gives Community Auction Nov 16: Brett Miller – Hollister City Mgr, Downtown Changes Nov 23: Holiday – Thanksgiving Week Nov 30: TBD |
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Jennifer E. Jones makes history, becomes first woman named Rotary president-nominee Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history. Jones will officially become president-nominee on 1 October if no other candidates challenge her. Jones says she sees Rotary’s Action Plan as a catalyst for increasing Rotary’s impact. “As we reflect upon our new strategic priorities, we could have never envisioned that our ability to adapt would become our North Star during what is inarguably the most profound time in recent history,” Jones said in her vision statement. “Silver linings rise out of the most challenging circumstances. Using metric-driven goals, I will harness this historic landscape to innovate, educate, and communicate opportunities that reflect today’s reality.” As the first woman to be nominated to be president, Jones understands how important it is to follow through on Rotary’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement. “I believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion … begins at the top and for us to realize growth in female membership and members under the age of forty — these demographics need to see their own reflection in leadership,” Jones said. “I will champion double-digit growth in both categories while never losing sight of our entire family.” |
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Hollister Rotary awards $32,500 in scholarships to San Benito County 2020 grads Each year the Rotary Club of Hollister (founded in 1925) supports youth in our community by awarding scholarships to deserving students. The club’s motto is “Service Above Self” and club members work hard to raise funds for scholarships and other community programs. The club’s largest fundraiser is the Mission 10 Race which is scheduled for January 30, 2021 in beautiful San Juan Bautista. Many thanks to all of the Mission 10 supporters over the years, for with your generosity, you are helping send kids to college. Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Our causes include:
Congratulations to all of the 2020 Scholarship Recipients: 1. Maya Villegas - Cal Poly SLO 2. Sam Arreola - Cal Poly SLO 3. Kayla Sanchez - Univ. CA Los Angeles 4. Madison Rodrigues - Univ. CA Los Angeles 5. David Nino - Cal Poly SLO 6. Jennifer Hernandez - Cal Poly SLO 7. Martin Uribe Hernandez - Univ. Ca. at Santa Cruz 8. Yanelis Martinez Feliciano - CSU San Francisco 9. Delilah De La Cerda - Gavilan College 10. Riley Lopez - UC Santa Barbara 11. Sarahi Andrade - Pepperdine 12. Hailee Westrick - Cal Poly SLO 13. Nicholas Slater - Cal Poly 14. Andrew Tobias - University of Arizona 15. Taryn Mills - Cal Poly SLO 16. Julia Woeste - Quinnipiac University 17. Trinity Mumm - Montana State University 18. Sean Nunes - CSU Fresno 19. Rudy Rodriguez - CSU San Marcos 20. Maya Dizon – Gavilan College |
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Introducing 2020-2021 President Gene Hopp I joined Hollister Rotary in April of 2017 and been a member for 3yrs 4 mos. I served as Vice President-Elect and Rotary Foundation Chair in 2018, Served as Vice President in 2019 and now in 2020 serve as President of the Hollister Rotary club. Since joining Rotary, I have served every year on the committees in planning and working the Mission 10 Race, our club’s biggest fundraiser for student scholarships. I also volunteered working at the San Benito Rodeo concession stand events, helped out at the 2019 United Way ‘Stuff the Bus’ with student backpacks event and joined the Area 6 clubs’ beautification day planting flower pots at the San Benito Historical Park for the park. I retired from IBM after 33 years as a Senior Software Engineer and moved to Hollister where I worked as Sr. Software Controls Engineer for two local companies then as Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer in San Jose. In 2017, I finally retired from the long hard commute and took up volunteer work here in Hollister where I was ‘discovered’ for Rotary membership. Currently, I serve on the Board of Directors for SBC CASA and am a member of the Hollister Elks Club. I was a member and President of SBC SIR Organization for four years and edited the club’s monthly news letter. I have been married to a wonderful lady for 56 years this December. My main goal as Rotary President is to grow the membership of this club, hoping to gain more women members and new professionals from all those new houses being built in this county. |
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August Speakers & Events.png) AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH Aug 3 - Hollister Downtown Association, Corey Shaffer Aug 10 - Congressman Jimmy Panetta Aug 17 - Social Medial & other digital tools, Beth Welch Aug 24 - District Governor Gregg Giusiana Aug 31 - SBHS: Fall sports and Academics, Sup. Tennenbaum |
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International Service Update Thank you International Service Director, Esther Curtice for giving us an update on Area 6 International Service Projects. Area 6 Clubs (Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Gilroy, Gilroy Sunrise, Morgan Hill and Almaden Valley) have been collaboratively pooling resources together for more than a decade to make a bigger impact on global projects. Global Projects for 2019/2020, these are the current projects we've assisted in funding:
We are now assessing projects that have requested support from our clubs, but we are still in the reviewing stages. Here is a list of the projects we are currently assessing for 2020/2021: Project Alesi - Bringing clean water to villages in Turkana, Kenya Mobile x-ray unit - for Rukhi Hospital in the Suatni region of Georgia Martha's Kitchen - need refrigerated truck to assist with food distribution throughout Santa Clara County Drilling 10 boreholes - Ilorin, Nigeria Happy School Project - Vikarabad, India Women's Cancer Screening Bus - Secunderabad West, India |
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Upcoming Speakers & Events Mar 2 - Shawn Tennanbaum, Superintendent SBHS Mar 9 - Spring Grove Poetry Recital – Students/ Jenny Bernosky Mar 10 - 11:30 AM Board Meeting Mar 16 - Steve Austin, Sleep in Heavenly Peace (St. Patrick’s Day) Mar 23 - Angelica Acosta, Salvation Army Mar 30 - TBD |
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SBHS Students of the Month Each month at San Benito High School, an outstanding female and male student are selected for Student of the Month. For the past several years, the Rotary Club of Hollister has invited the students to our lunch meetings to share their successes and future plans. At the end of each school year, Hollister Rotary puts all of the student names in a drawing and at least 2 students will be the lucky winners of a new laptop (loaded with the Microsoft Office Suite). Pictured above are: November 2019 - Kevin Medina and Madison Smith December 2019 - Nathan Cutler and Samantha Moran January 2020 - Samuel Arreola and Malia Chang February 2020 - Andrew Tobias and Kalea Bantilan |
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2020 Mission 10 Raises 36,000 for Local Scholarships and Community Service Programs On January 25th, 2020 over 700 runners and walkers came out to San Juan Bautista's historic mission to participate in the 37th Annual Mission 10 Race. The weather was ideal with a cool fog in the morning that quickly cleared and made way for sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures. A very big thank you to the City of San Juan Bautista, CA State Parks, San Benito Sheriffs Dept, the Mission 10 Committee, our amazing volunteers, and of course all of our participants for making our event another great success. Last but not least, we could not put on this event without the warm generosity of our sponsors. Thank you everyone who made a difference. Because of your support, we were able to raise 36,000 for local college scholarships and community service programs.  |
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2020 Speech Contestant Winners On Monday February 3rd, five students participated in our annual Richard D. King Youth Speech Contest. This year's theme is Rotary Connects the World and as usual the students did an outstanding job. Congratulations to all of the contestants: 1st place- Kayla Salazar 2nd place - Nicolas Skardoutos 3rd place - Alexis Lozano Runners Up - Hailey Darnell & Careyla Acosta The 1st place winner will go onto the Area 6 Level speech contest to be held at noon on March 25th. The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill will be hosting the Area 6 contest at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center located at 17000 Monterey Avenue in Morgan Hill, CA. The winner of the Area 6 speech contest will then go on to the District level. |
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Over 90 Bags of Warm Clothing provided to those in need Hollister Rotarians & Friends recently collected 90 bags of warm clothing as part of their Winter Warm Clothing Drive. The clothes were delivered to the local homeless shelter. The clothing drive was spear headed and coordinated by club Director, Rich Holdaway. A sincere thanks to everyone who donated and especially to Rich and his family.   |
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Scholarship Application Deadline is March 31stHollister Rotary invites local students to apply for scholarships Deadline to apply is March 31st, 2020. High school students in San Benito County are encouraged to apply for the Rotary Club of Hollister's annual college scholarship program. Each year, Hollister Rotary raises funds to send future leaders to college. We believe that our future is in our youth and value the investment to make our world a better place with educational boosts. For more information please contact: Marilyn Ferreira - mferreira@interorealestate.com |
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Hollister Rotary Invites Community to Richard D. King Youth Speech Contest Hollister Rotary will be hosting its annual speech contest for high school students in San Benito County on February 3rd at 11:30 a.m. at Paine's Restaurant in Hollister. The 2019-2020 theme is "Rotary Connects the World." First place will win $100, 2nd place $50 and third place $25. The winner will them move on to the area contest, where the first place winner will win $200. If the contestant continues to win, they can move to the regional and district level and ultimately win $1,000. |
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The popular 2020 Mission 10 Race returns Saturday, January 25th in Historic San Juan Bautista.Register online at www.mission10.com. In-person registration, check-in and bib pickup begins at 7:15 am on January 25th. Now in its 37th year, the Mission 10 Race is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hollister and raises funds for community service programs and college scholarships. Runners and walkers of all ages from near and far will come together at the Mission Plaza lawn to train for upcoming races, beat personal records, or just for fun. The event brings a lot of families and friends together for an energetic and exciting time. Participants are encouraged to dress up in groups and sign-up for the Theme Team Competition at the race’s Information Booth. The top theme teams will be awarded trophies. Please keep costumes family friendly. LOCATION: Mission Plaza, Second Street, San Juan Bautista, CA TIMES: 1Mile Fun Run 8:15 am | 1/2 Marathon 8:45 am | 10 Mile Race - 9:00 am | 5 Kilometer Race - 9:15 am Race Day Registration begins at 7:15 am. ENTRY FEES: Please visit www.mission10.com for current rates. COURSE: TAC Certified 1/2 Marathon Race: Extension of 10 mile course, generally flat with small hills, passes Anzar Lake. TAC Certified 10 Mile Distance: Loop course, generally flat with one hill; Elevation gain 210 feet from 3.2 miles to 4.8 miles; Run back down same hill. 5 Kilometer Race: out and back; paved, flat. Fees include Long Sleeve-shirt. Good training for marathon base. All races timed w/awards. (except for the Kid’s 1 mile fun run) Thanks to the growing popularity of the race, the Rotary Club of Hollister awarded $28,000 in college scholarships in 2019 to 15 local students that reside in San Benito County. That is the largest amount allocated in the club’s 95 years of existence. Youth programs and scholarships have been a strong focus for the club for many decades, in addition to other local programs (Stuff the Bus, 12 Days of Giving, etc.) and international projects (construction of clean water wells in Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana; sanitation in Nigeria and Ghana; maternal health in Nigeria; education in Mexico, Philippines, and South America; literacy; oxygen generator and supplies in Ethiopia; micro-loans for women entrepreneurs in Guatemala, polio eradication globally and much more). The Rotary Club of Hollister was founded in 1925 and lives by the motto “Service Above Self.” For more information about the club contact: info@hollisterrotary.org |
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Hollister Rotary Proudly Partners with 12 Days of Giving The Rotary Club of Hollister is pleased to be able to once again help fund some of the most essential needs organizations in the county serving the most vulnerable populations. We support humanitarian efforts both locally and globally because we believe in #serviceaboveself during the holidays and beyond. |
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2019-2020 is President Jim Fosdick's Year to Lead Congratulations to our 2019-2020 President, Jim Fosdick for a great start to the new Rotary Year. Here are a few fun facts about our new leader. President Jim Fosdick grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He has a twin sister (Sue); Is a Warrior Fan; avid skier and golfer; country music fan, enjoys and collects great wines; favorite food is Calamari, owns a Harley; enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren; just became a grandfather to his first grandson in December; also has 4 granddaughters. Jim started his State Farm Insurance career in Lexington Nebraska in 1976 and moved to California in 1984 where he then opened his State Farm agency in Hollister in 1989. He is a member of Lifetime President club, received his LUTC and LUTCF designations. He specializes in Insurance and Financial Services. Has won numerous awards during his State Farm career, including Agent of the Year several times. President Fosdick joined Rotary in 1985 while living in Scotts Valley, CA. He became a member of the Rotary Club of Hollister in 1989. He has been very active with Rotary and has served as a board member as well as received numerous Paul Harris awards for his contributions the Rotary Foundation. President Fosdick is one of the top fund raisers every year for Mission 10 bringing in thousands in Sponsorships. He also contributes to the community by donating to our non-profit organizations year after year. |
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September 20th - Gilroy After Hours Charter Night Come join us in celebrating the chartering of the third Rotary club in Gilroy -- Gilroy After Hours Rotary! The event will take place on Friday, September 20, 5:30 - 7:30pm at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy, with an evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and friendship. The cost for the Gilroy After Hours Rotary Charter Night is $20 per person, and there are options to reserve: - call me at 408.482.7804 and let me know you plan to attend and will pay at the door, or - send your check to Gilroy After Hours Rotary, P. O. Box 2039, Gilroy, CA 95021, or - Click Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gilroy-after-hours-rotary-charter-night-tickets-66416606859 and register online. Please plan to join us in welcoming Gilroy After Hours Rotary to our Rotary District 5170. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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September 30th - Fellowship Movie Night |
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July 29th Fellowship Event at The Alehouse |
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Hollister Rotary Awards $28,000 in College Scholarships to San Benito County Grads$28,000 in scholarships were presented to 15 local students that reside in San Benito County and attended San Benito High, Anzar, Pinnacles, Palma and Monterey Bay Academy. Each year the Rotary Club of Hollister awards college scholarships to local high school seniors throughout San Benito County. This year, the club allocated $28,000 in scholarships to 15 students, the largest amount allocated in the club's 94 years of existence. Congratulations to all of the 2019 Scholarship Recipients:
Youth programs and scholarships have been a strong focus for the club for many decades in addition to many other local programs (Stuff the Bus, 12 Days of Giving, etc.) and international projects (construction of clean water wells in Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana; sanitation in Nigeria and Ghana; maternal health in Nigeria; education in Mexico, Philippines, and South America; literacy; oxygen generator and supplies in Ethiopia; polio eradication globally and much more). The Rotary Club of Hollister was founded in 1925 and lives by the motto "Service Above Self." Hollister Rotary's major fundraiser is the Annual Mission 10 Race, which takes place the last Saturday in January at the Mission San Juan Bautista. The club also raises funds throughout the year by participating in the Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo in late June and other smaller fundraisers. Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit HollisterRotary.org or Rotary.org
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Upcoming Speakers & Events.png) June: June 3 - Girls, Inc. Patty Fernandez June 10 - Nutrition & Diet – Dr. Larry Masula June 17 - TAG Paintball – Roland ‘Bullseye’ Chick June 24 - President Westrick's Debunking 5:00pm
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New Corporate & Family Rotary Memberships Your Hollister Rotary Board of Directors has approved two new Membership Categories; Corporate and Family Membership. Several months ago, our Rotary District introduced these new categories to boost Club Membership. In addition, please reference and download the information sheet “Why Join Rotary” written by Richard D. King, Rotary International President 2001-02. It’s a great resource for any prospective member and the general public. |
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SBHS Students of the Month Honored at Rotary Lunch MeetingIt’s always a pleasure to host San Benito High School Students of the Month. On Monday, May 20th the 2018-2019 Students of the Month joined us at our luncheon and shared their future plans with us. These young leaders have a bright future and we couldn’t be more proud of them. 2 lucky students won the raffle and got to take home a new laptop complete with Microsoft Office Suite. Congrats again to all these students!
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June 28-June 30th - Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo |
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Monday, June 24th - President Dave Westrick Debunking Please join us as we celebrate Dave's great year as our President. Let's send him off with a fun and memorable evening. Cocktail hour starts at 5:00pm, Dinner at 6:00pm. Price per person is $25. (This fellowship is in lieu of our lunch meeting) We will also have a 50/50 raffle, so bring extra cash if you'd like to participate. Please RSVP by Monday, June 17th at noon. by visiting http://evite.me/M7RpNm8BaH |
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Hollister Rotarians Support Walk a Mile In Her ShoesOn April 13 Hollister Rotarians supported #walkamileinhershoes #sanbenitocounty. Our members participated by walking as well as served hot dogs and water to attendees for this awesome cause that raises awareness to end domestic violence. Thank you Emmaus House and Community Solutions for putting on this important event.  |
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The 36th Annual Mission 10 Race Brought Record Number of Runners to San Juan Bautista Over 765 runners, not including kids for the fun run, came out to support the 2019 Mission 10 Race held on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The race helped to kick off the 150th birthday celebrations for the beautiful and historic City of San Juan Bautista. The skies were clear and the weather could not be more perfect for race day. San Juan Bautista Mayor and SJB Rotarian, Cesar Flores, welcomed runners and participants to the City and issued the start for the first races. The Mission 10 drew in serious competitors as well as casual runners and first timers. Theme teams came out in some really fun and well thought-out costumes. For many, the Mission 10 has long been and continues to be a training ground for marathon runners. For others the Mission 10 symbolizes something else, whether it is to support local youth scholarships, to begin the new year on a healthy start, or whatever fires you up. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and helped to make this year’s event such a huge success. Thank you also to Mission 10 Committee, Hollister and San Juan Bautista Rotarians, City of San Juan Bautista, Interact Club, Key Club, Boy Scouts, San Benito County Sheriffs Dept., San Juan Bautista State Park Rangers, Hollister Fire Dept., South Valley Endurance, Mandego Apparel, and anyone else we may have missed for ensuring a successful day. We are very grateful for your support of this event, from which we then award the proceeds as local college scholarships and in support of community service programs. Thank you especially to Bill Tiffany for another outstanding job directing the race. For Race Day Results and Times: https://results.rmraces.live/Mission-10/events/2019/Rotary-Mission-Ten-2019/results 2019 Mission 10 Committee: Co-Chairs: Bill Tiffany and Robert Marden. Members: Amalia Ellis, Bryan Yamaoka, Cathy Buck, Dan Brughelli, Dave Westrick, Don Ridenhour, Erik Taylor, Gene Hopp, Jayme Stewart, Jim Fosdick, Larry Shaw, Mark Vivian, Mike Sargeant, Mike Sanchez, Ron Culler and Will Sutton.  |
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2019 Area 6 Richard D. King Youth Speech Contest Hollister Rotary was honored to host this year's Area 6 Speech contest. Participants represented each club from Area 6 and all did an amazing job. In fact, the tellers had to go into tie-breaker proceedings to determine the winners. Congratulations to 1st place: Clarissa Lara - Gilroy Sunrise, 2nd place: Lili Jaquet - Morgan Hill and participants: Trent Hurtado - Hollister, Paul Song - Gilroy, and Xavier Guaracha - San Juan Bautista. |
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SBHS Student Trent Hurtado takes 1st place in Club Level Youth Speech Contest These talented, local kids participated in our Club Level of the Annual Richard D King Youth Speech Contest. Congrats to 1st place winner: Trent Hurtado, 2nd place: Ian Sills, 3rd place: Evan Rosales and participants: Sean Patrick Stone, Megan Matthews, and Nicolas Okardoutos. You are all winners in our eyes! For more photos, visit our Facebook page. |
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Friday June 21st - Reggie Stephens Foundation Golf Tournament  Don't miss out on this fun event supporting youth in sports and the arts. For more information: Download flyers and sponsorship forms below. |
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Upcoming Speakers & EventsMarch: 4 Community Foundation for San Benito County 11 Monterey Bay Community Power (Board Meeting at 10:45am) 18 San Benito High School- Shawn Tannenbaum 25 Don Ridenhour, Sunnyslope County Water District, Water Supply/Drought Update April 1 APRIL FOOL’S DAY - Comedian Johnny Pena 6 District Training Assembly 8 TBD 15 Holiday – Easter 22 TBD (Board Meeting at 10:45am) 29 TBD |
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Saturday, April 6, 2019 - District 5170 Training Assembly |
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Rotary Global Grant Scholarship for Studying Abroad |
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January Speakers & Events.jpg) 1/7 - Dr. Koteles Hazel Hawkins Hospital 1/14 - Spero Challenge 1/21 - Mission 10 Volunteer Training/Logistics 1/26 - Mission 10 Race 1/28 - Richard D. King Youth Speech Contest (Club Level) |
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March 31st is the Deadline to Apply for College ScholarshipsHollister Rotary invites local students to apply for scholarships Deadline to apply is March 31st, 2019. High school students in San Benito County are encouraged to apply for the Rotary Club of Hollister's annual college scholarship program. Each year, the Rotary raises funds to send future leaders to college. We believe that our future is in our youth and value the investment to make our world a better place with educational boosts. For questions or more information contact: President David Westrick - davewestrick@gmail.com |
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Monday, February 25 - Richard D. King Area 6 Speech Contest The Rotary Club of Hollister is proud to be hosting the Area 6 Speech Contest. First place winners representing each of the Area 6 Clubs will gather at noon at Paine's on Monday, February 25th for a chance to move on tho the district level speech contest. |
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June 1-5th, 2019 RI Convention - Hamburg, Germany |
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May 17-19th, Rotary District 5170 Conference |
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November Speakers & Events
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Mission 10 Video & FlyersOur 2019 Mission 10 Video is here! Please share it with your friends and family. Register online at www.mission10.com |
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November 2nd - Richard D. King Tribute DinnerA tribute dinner and evening celebrating Richard D. King's 50 years of Service and benefitting the Richard D. King Endowed Fund for Rotary Peace Centers. RSVP to President Westrick.  |
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Monday, November 1st - 49ers VS Raiders Football Fellowship - 49ers VS Raiders Monday, November 1st at the Alehouse 5:00pm Cocktails 6:30pm Dinner Details to follow. Please wear your team gear. |
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Thursday, October 4th - Avenues of ServiceJoin fellow Rotarians and learn more about the Avenues of Services in Community, International, Vocation, Club Service and Youth Services , followed by dinner and guest speaker, John Blount, RI Director. RSVP to President Westrick.  |
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November 1st-4th - Ameca Mexico Trip Members of the Rotary Club of Ameca, Mexico, Morgan Hill's Twin or Sister club, has invited members of the Area 6 clubs to join them for their annual Dia de los Muertos celebration. To join the festivities, you'll need a valid passport, but not a visa. If you are interesting in going, please book the following flights between San Jose (SJC) and Guadalajara (GDL) on Alaska Airlines so we can all arrive and depart on the same flights: Nov 1 SJC – GDL Alaska Airlines #226 lv 1:31pm arr 6:04pm Nov 4 GDL - SJC Alaska Airlines #235 lv 1:20pm arr 3:16pm The Amecans insist on hosting all of our meals (it’s their culture). There will likely be few other costs. For questions, check with Peter Anderson at pacificgeo@aol.com or 408-639-3164 . Be sure to let Peter know when you book your flights! |
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September 26th - Wine Down Wednesday at Alehouse Enjoy some wine or craft beers and fellowship with Rotarians and friends at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse from 6pm-8pm, Wednesday September 26th. As always, anyone is welcome to come. |
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Monday, October 15th - District Governor Tim Lundell VisitRotarians, please help us welcome District Governor, Tim Lundell to Hollister on October 15th. (Board of Directors will meet with the Governor prior to our lunch meeting)  |
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Saturday, January 26, 2019 Mission 10 Race The 2019 Mission 10 Race is almost here! Runners come back year after year to run this premier central coast race including a Half Marathon, 10 mile, 5k and 1 mile kids fun run. This is a family friendly event in it's 36th year. All proceeds benefit community service programs and college scholarships. Thank you to all of our sponsors, participants and volunteers for your invaluable support! January 26, 2019 at Historic San Juan Bautista Mission, San Juan Bautista, CA Register online at www.mission10.com or register in person on race day. Race day registration and packet pick up begins at 7:15am at the Mission Plaza lawn. Follow us on Facebook. |
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New President, Chief David Westrick Takes the LeadIt is a NEW ROTARY YEAR! As of July 1st, 2018, Chief of Hollister Police, David Westrick began his role as the 94th President of the Rotary Club of Hollister. David joined the club in 2012 and has actively served as a Director for the last 4 years. President Westrick is excited to incorporate this Year's Rotary International Theme of "Be the Inspiration". He also invites those in the community to join us for our Monday meetings at noon at Paine's Restaurant to see if Rotary is a good fit for you. About Rotary Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary. |
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Wednesday, August 22nd - Wine Down Wednesday at Ridgemark Golf & Country ClubNew DATE CHANGE! We have moved Wine Down Wednesday to the 4th Wednesday of the month in hopes that more of our members can join us. Wine Down with us at Ridgemark Golf & Country Club starting at 6pm for some appetizers, beverages, fun & fellowship. You don't have to be a Rotary member to join us. Everyone is welcome. |
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Wednesday, July 4th - SC Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Race  Join us in support of Santa Cruz Sunrise's annual 4th of July Firecracker Race. Rotarians, we have a chance to win the Caldwell Cup trophy if we can get enough Rotarians and friends to participate. Register online by July 2nd here or in person on July 4th. Enjoy this fun and festive race in beautiful Santa Cruz. |
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Friday, August 10th - Reggie Stephens Foundation Golf Tournament Golfers and Rotarians! Lets get our teams together for this great cause. |
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Hollister Rotary Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients
Each year the Rotary Club of Hollister awards college scholarships to local high school seniors throughout San Benito County. This year, the club allocated $25,500 in scholarships to 14 deserving students selected from San Benito High School, Anzar High, St. Francis, Notre Dame and San Andreas High School. The 2018 recipients are: Amber Logue, Marisa Sachau, Hailey Schleeter-Powell, Karina Collins, Manuel Ceja, Jacquelyn Covey, Baillie Figone-Gallagher, Monica Vazquez, Stevi Rae Page, Nicole Andrade, Claire Gastello, Sergio Nieto, Akemi Ito, and Skylar Seyffert. Youth programs and scholarships have been a strong focus for the club for many decades in addition to many other local programs (Stuff the Bus, 12 Days of Giving, etc.) and international projects (construction of clean water wells in Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana; sanitation in Nigeria and Ghana; maternal health in Nigeria; education in Mexico, Phillipines, and South America; literacy; oxygen generator and supplies in Ethiopia; polio eradication globally and much more). The Rotary Club of Hollister was founded in 1925 and lives by the motto "Service Above Self." Hollister Rotary's major fundraiser is the annual Mission 10 Race, which takes place in late January at the Mission San Juan Bautista. The club also raises funds throughout the year by participating in the Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo in late June and other smaller fundraisers. Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary.org
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June Speakers & Events
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Rotary Honors SBHS Spring Semester Students of the Month On May 7th the Rotary Club of Hollister honored the following 10 students from San Benito High School who had achieved Student of the Month for the Spring Semester. All of the students gave a quick introduction about themselves and talked about their high school experiences and their future goals.
Each of the students were entered into a raffle to win a laptop computer. Congrats to Adam Arrington who was the lucky winner of the draw. The remaining students were given Amazon gift cards and certificates of recognition for their outstanding achievements. We are always so proud to see our youth making great strides in the community and reaching for the stars.  |
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May 16th, Wine Down Wednesday at The GardenShoppeWine Down with us on Wednesday, May 16th at The GardenShoppe for some delicious wines, craft beers, fun & fellowship. Please bring a side or appetizer to share. You don't have to be a Rotary member to join us. Everyone is welcome. (Must be 21+) |
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Rotary Joins HDA Downtown Spring Cleanup Hollister Rotary teamed up this year with the Hollister Downtown Association to help with their Annual Downtown Spring Cleanup on April 21st. Thanks so much to all of you Rotarians who came out on their Saturday morning to participate in this year's community service project.
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May 15th - Rotary Participation in San Benito Gives The Rotary Club of Hollister is excited to be participating in this year's second annual San Benito GIVES campaign, raising funds in partnership with the Community Foundation for San Benito County with 1:1 Matching funds by a generous grant from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation and media partnerships with Benitolink and Mission Village Voice. Funds donated to the SB GIVES campaign will go towards the Rotary Club of Hollister's Scholarship and Charitable Giving Fund. San Benito GIVES is a 24-hour fundraising effort powered by Mighty Cause (formerly Razoo) and hosted by the Community Foundation for San Benito County to raise awareness of our local nonprofits and the needs facing their clients on a daily basis. It is an opportunity for donors to discover these needs through a single, online donation platform (sanbenitogives.razoo.com) and then give from their heart to the charitable causes they care about the most. We encourage and invite Rotarians and everyone in the community to contribute to our SB GIVES campaign so we can make a greater impact on funding college scholarships and community service programs. Please share with friends and family.   |
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April 18th - Wine Down Wednesday at Epicenter Wine RoomPlease join us and Wine Down with fellow and prospective Rotarians at the new Epicenter Wine Room from 6pm-8pm. Our newest Blue Badgers are invited to attend and receive their blue badges. Bring a friend, have some mid-week fun. |
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May 14th - Mystery Dinner Fellowship Join us for our annual Mystery Dinner Fellowship. Meet at the Target Parking lot at 5:15 for instructions and to caravan to our secret location. RSVP by May 10th to Jayme Stewart by email at jstewart5170@gmail.com or visit the link to the Evite. |
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March 1st- April 30th - End Polio Now Flash Campaign End Polio Now Flash Campaign Drive WHEN - March 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018 WHY - Because "We Are This Close" to ending the dreaded disease of polio. With your support children around the world will be able to walk and play as healthy individuals. WHERE - Rotary District 5170 Donation - Each Rotarian in our district is being asked to donate $50.00. All funds will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Matching Points - For those who have not yet contributed a total of $1,000 to become a Paul Harris Fellow, our district will match any contribution you make with recognition points to help you achieve that recognition level. |
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May 14th - Mystery Dinner FellowshipMeet at Target Parking Lot (along Airline Hwy) departing promptly at 5:30 p.m. by caravan and returning at 9:30 p.m. Details to follow soon. Please RSVP by May 7th to Jayme Steward: jstewart5170@gmail.com |
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April Speakers & Events.jpg) April is Rotarian Magazine Month
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June 22nd-24th, 2018- Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo The 85th Annual Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo is June 22nd-24th at Bolado Park Event Center. This is Rotary Club of Hollister's 2nd biggest fundraiser. All Rotarians are expected to volunteer in the concessions stands. Family and friends of Rotarians are also encouraged to help. Thank you so much to Larry Shaw for Chairing this important event for us this year. Please be sure to attend June 18th meeting for assignment details. If you'd like to sign up and haven't yet, please contact Larry Shaw at lshaw172@gmail.com
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SBHS Senior, Stevi Rae Page Represents Hollister Rotary and takes Second Place at Rotary Area 6 Speech Contest
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Rotary Club of Hollister Awards SBC Countywide Spelling Bee Winners with iPads
Congratulations to all the participants in the Elementary Division (4th-6th) Countywide Spelling Bee who made it to the championship round! You are all winners! 1st place and winner of the iPad - Rasmeet Brar, Accelerated Achievement Academy. 2nd place Max Westfall, Hollister Dual Language Academy. 3rd place Brooklynnn Goldstone, Accelerated Achievement Academy. 4th place Kim Barcelos, RO Hardin.
Congrats to all the participants of the Junior High Division of the Championship Spelling Bee. They all did an amazing job and should be so proud. 4th place, Emmia Rivera - Hollister Dual Language Academy. 3rd place, Cassandra Rayas - Hollister Dual Language Academy. 2nd place, Kyle Yamanishi - Southside School. 1st place and winner of the iPad, Carmela Clark - Spring Grove. The top two winners from each age division will go on to the State Championships to represent San Benito County! We will certainly be rooting for them! |
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Wednesday, March 21st - Wine Down Wednesday at Aroma Cellars Join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month and Wine Down with Rotarians and Prospective Members. Our next stop is Aroma Cellars. Time: 6pm Address: 650 San Benito Street |
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Monday, March 19th - Board Meeting at 10:45am Next Board Meeting at Paine's on Monday, March 19th at 10:45am. Please RSVP to President Ellis for attendance. |
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Rotary Club of Hollister Celebrates a Successful 35th Annual Mission 10 Race Another successful Mission 10 Race in the books! We are eternally grateful to the committee who put in 6 months of planning and hard work, the volunteers who woke up at the crack of dawn to serve their community on a cold morning, sponsors, vendors, media, Racing Time Band, City of San Juan Bautista, Mission San Bautista State Park Rangers, SBC Sherriffs, and all the runners who came to support this great cause. We can't wait until next year. Save the Date for our 36th Annual Mission 10 Race on Saturday, January 26th, 2019. |
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Fall Semester SBHS Students Honored - One Lucky Student Wins Raffle for Laptop Click on the image above to see more photos. The Rotary Club of Hollister invited the 10 San Benito High School, Fall Semester - Students of the Month to our lunch meeting on January 22nd, 2018. Each of the students spoke to the club about their current school interests and plans for their futures after high school. We are always so impressed by their ambition, dreams, leadership, and community involvement. Emily Christensen, was the lucky to student to win the laptop donated by Rotary in the raffle. Each student was presented with a Certificate of recognition and Amazon gift card. Congratulations to all of the Fall Semester Students of the Month:
We will once again award another laptop, to a lucky winner in the Spring Semester - Students of the Month on May 7th. |
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Rotary Club of Hollister Donating iPads to County Spelling Bee Winners |
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Welcome Newest Red Badgers Aranyani Azevedo & Patrick Ellis
On February 5th we inducted new members Patrick Ellis of Chamberlain's Children Center and Aranyani Azevedo of Sun Street Centers. Welcome to our Rotary family!!! |
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Rotary Club of Hollister Announces 2018 Richard D. King Youth Speech Contest Winners Click on the photo above see full album of photos. Each year, local high school students come to the Rotary Club of Hollister to give a Rotary-themed speech for the chance of winning money and the chance to advance to the next round at the area and district levels. This year’s Rotary International Theme is “Making a Difference.” Each participant must tie their speeches to the theme and include Rotary’s Guiding Principles called the Four-Way Test. The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings: Of the things we think, say or do
The next round encompasses Area 6 clubs with winners from each of their clubs. The Rotary Club of Almaden Valley will be hosting the Area 6 Speech contest, March 1st, 6:00pm at Three Flames Restaurant in San Jose. The winner at that round advances to the District 5170 level competition to be held at noon on April 14th at West Valley College in Saratoga. Here are the winners of this year’s Richard D. King Youth Speech Contest: 1st place: Stevi Ray Page 2nd place and runner up: Ian Sills Congratulations to Vivian Hernandez and Hannah Higgins who also participated in the 2018 Richard D. King Youth Speech Contest. Everyone did an outstanding job and all the students were winners in our eyes. |
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June 1st-3rd - District 5170 Conference The District 5170 Conference will be June 1st-3rd, 2018 at San Jose State University. Click here to register now. All members are encouraged to attend. |
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Rotarians Volunteer as Bell Ringers for the HolidaysThank you Rotarian and Lieutenant, Caleb Montes for providing the opportunity for Rotarians to "Ring the Bell" for the Salvation Army during the Holidays. Thank you Ray Mariottini & Family, David Baumgartner, Manny Amaral and Mike Sanchez for being #peopleofaction and giving your time for the greater good of the community. Click below to see photos. |
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Rotarian & Police Chief Westrick to Attend National FBI AcademyOur very own Rotary Vice President, Rotary President Elect and Chief of Police for Hollister, David Westrick has been chosen to attend the National FBI Academy 10 week training program in Quantico, Virginia. We wish you all the best and we know you'll do an amazing job! We'll miss you at Mission 10 Race, but we know you'll be on another very important and honorable mission! |
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Saturday, April 14th - District Training AssemblyDISTRICT TRAINING ASSEMBLY 2018 SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SARATOGA, CA All Red Badgers, Directors and Incoming Directors should attend this important training. More information will be coming soon. RSVP to President Ellis.
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June 23-27th, Rotary Convention 2018 - Toronto, CanadaExperience #riconvention2018 in Toronto, Canada There's a world of opportunity waiting for you at the Rotary convention.In partnership with Rotary International, the Host Organizing Committee invites you to join us in Toronto, Canada June 23-27 2018. With the spirit of true Canadian hospitality, we wish to welcome Rotarians from around the world to experience everything Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe has to offer. |
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January 2018 Speakers & Events
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Countdown to January 27, 2018 - Mission 10 Race 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. Sign-up online now and share with your friends and family. Here's the link. https://www.racemine.com/Mission-10/events/2018/Rotary-Mission-Ten-2018 Downloadable Flyers and Race Info Below: Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2017 race a huge success. We raised over $26,000 for community programs and scholarships! |
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Postponed (Date TBD) - Special Red Badger Fireside Chat & Happy Hour CALLING ALL RED BADGERS! (POSTPONED until a later date. Please stay tuned) Your presence is requested at this special Red Badger Fireside Chat & Happy Hour event. Hosted by our very own senior member, past president and past district governor, Jerry McCullough. Here's your opportunity to learn more about Rotary and specifically the history of our own Hollister Rotary Club. Did you know our club is one of the oldest clubs in the country? We are celebrating 93 years this year! Jerry & Mary McCulloughs Home Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served RSVP to President Ellis |
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December 18th, 2017 - Board Meeting at PainesBoard Meeting at Paine's Restaurant Monday, December 18th at 10:45 am RSVP to President Amalia Ellis: amalia@amaliaellisdesign.com |
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January 3rd, 2018 - RI President Riseley Dinner at the Doubletree San Jose  |
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December Speakers & Events.jpg) 12.4 San Benito High School Choir 12.11 Suenia Romero – House of Suenos 12.18 Jim Pleyte - Out of Africa Board Meeting at 10:45am 12.25 Holiday – Christmas (No Meeting) |
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Deadline for College Scholarships approaching - March 31, 2018High school students in San Benito County are encouraged to apply for the Rotary Club of Hollister's annual college scholarship program. Each year, the Rotary Club of Hollister raises funds to send future leaders to college. We believe that our future is in our youth and value the investment to make our world a better place with educational boosts. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2018. For questions or more information contact: President, Amalia Ellis at amalia@amaliaellisdesign.com |
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January 29th, 2018 - Richard D King Speech Contest.jpg) Each year, local high school students come to the Hollister Rotary Club to give a Rotary-themed speech for the chance of winning money and the chance to advance to the next round at the area and then district level. The Club level contest will be Monday, January 29 2018 at our regular lunch meeting at Paine's. Register by January 15, 2018 by sending the form to PO Box 86, Hollister CA 95024 |
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Rotarian and BBQ Captain Dan Weatherly to be Honored at National Philanthropy Day.jpg) Congratulations to Dan Weatherly who was selected as Hollister Rotary's National Philanthropist of the year! Dan exemplifies our motto of "Service Above Self". As the captain of our BBQ crew, Dan has helped us raise funds for our many fundraisers by serving up some of the best BBQ in San Benito County! Thank you Dan for your talents and service to our club and community. |
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2018 - 35th Annual Mission 10 Race VideoCheck out this year's new video! Celebrating 35 years! Saturday January 27, 2018 in beautiful San Juan Bautista, CA. Register now at mission10.racemine.com All proceeds benefit youth scholarships and community service programs. We are #rotary. We are #peopleofaction #mission10race #whatwillyourunfor? Having trouble viewing the embeded video? Find it here https://youtu.be/id8_eh74P-g |
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November 30th - Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Let's celebrate the season of giving by enjoying time together as Rotarians, family and friends. We will have a prize for the 1st place winner of the ugly sweater contest. Tri-tip BBQ Dinner at Bryan's cabana @5:30 pm Bring dessert and beverage of your choice. RSVP to Jayme Stewart at jstewart5170@gmail.com |
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November Speakers & Events 11.6.17 Caleb Montez – Salvation Army Update 11.11.17 Veteran's Day Parade in Downtown Hollister 11.13.17 District Governor Orrin Mahoney Visit 11.15.17 National Philanthropy Day - Dan Weatherly is Rotary Recipient for 2017 11.20.17 Holiday – Thanksgiving (No lunch meeting) 11.25.17 Lights On Celebration and Parade, Downtown Hollister (Rotary is a proud sponsor) 11.27.17 No Program – Holiday Party on 30th Board Meeting at 10:45am 11.30.17 Holiday Party at Bryan's Cabana |
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November - December 2017 - Club Service Duties
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November 13th - District 5170 Governor Orin Mahoney to visit Hollister Let's all give District Governor a warm Hollister Welcome! Orrin Mahoney is a long time resident of Cupertino, California. After graduating from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1967, he came to California to work at Hewlett-Packard and received a Master’s degree from Stanford while working there. After a 35 year management career at HP, he retired and devoted his time to community activities. He is a former member of the Cupertino City Council, and has served twice as Mayor. In addition to many other community groups, he is an active member and past president of the Rotary Club of Cupertino. As part of the Club’s International Service activities, he has participated in 11 project trips to Mexico, China, India, and Central and South America. He was the Area 8 Assistant Governor in 2014-2015, the District’s Membership Committee Chair in 2015-2016 and the District Conference Chair in 2016-2017. |
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Friday, October 20th - United Way Gala Kicking off 12 Days of Giving Join United Way in kicking off the 12 Days of Giving on Friday, October 20th at The Barn. Purchase tickets or sponsor here. |
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October 16th - Board MeetingNext Board Meeting is October 16th - 10:45-11:45am at Paine's. Please let President Amalia Ellis know if you will be attending. |
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October 2017 - Speakers & Events.jpg) 2 Olive Festival Prep Meeting 9 Holiday – Columbus Day 16 SJB Ghost Walk – Cesar Flores Board Meeting at 11am 23 Richard Goozh - SBC Business Growth 30 TBD 10/14 SBC Olive Festival **Breast Cancer Awareness Month – wear pink on 10/16/17 |
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October 2017 Club Service DutiesTeam Captain - Jim Fosdick
1 This is the BIG job. Let's all be sure to help the Detective each week!!! 2 Greeter needs to arrive at 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to GREET MEMBERS UPON ARRIVAL. 3 Sargeant at Arms also needs to arrive early to set up, and then take down after meeting: Rotary Bell, Gavel, Banners, US Flag, 2-bottles of Wine, and the Badge box. Duties also include to escort unruly members/guests from the meeting. |
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September Club Service DutiesTeam Captain - Jim Fosdick
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. |
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September 11th - Chester Santos, International Man of MemoryYou 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. |
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September 18th - Board MeetingNext Board Meeting is August 28th - 10:45-11:45am at Paine's. Please let President Amalia Ellis know if you will be attending. |
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August 28th - Board MeetingNext Board Meeting is August 28th - 10:45-11:45am at Paine's. Please let President Amalia Ellis know if you will be attending. |
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August Speakers & EventsAugust is Membership Month8/7 Volunteer Appreciation BBQ at Historical Park 8/14 Kollin Kosmicki – San Benito Live 8/21 President Lomanto Debunking 8/28 Jeremy VanderKraats – San Benito County Signs |
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August Club Service DutiesTeam Captain - Mike Sanchez
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. |
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Monday August 7th - Volunteer Appreciation BBQCalling all Volunteers, Family and Rotarians! Join us on Monday evening, August 7th for a BBQ so we can say thank you to all our volunteers who have helped us during the 2016-2017 year at our Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo fundraiser. We will be doing a plaque dedication at this time as well for our Area 6 Community Project. Area 6 Club members are welcome to join us. Where - San Benito County Historical Park When - Monday August 7th at 5:30pm Cost of Meal including beverages - $20 for Rotarians. Free for non-Rotarians who volunteered. RSVP by July 21st to Amalia Ellis - amalia@amaliaellisdesign.com  |
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Rotary Club of Hollister Passes Baton to New PresidentThe Rotary Club of Hollister is pleased to announce the installation of a new club president, Amalia Ellis. Mrs. Ellis has been a member of the club for 4 years and started her year long term on July 1, 2017.  Mrs. Ellis takes over as the 93rd president of the Rotary Club of Hollister. She has served on the board of directors for the past three years and served as President Elect, Vice President and the International Service Director. She has also spent the past four years as the Public Relations Chair bringing her expertise in building a strong online web and social media presence as well as helping to grow promotion strategies for fundraising events. Amalia’s goals for her term include increasing the club’s impact in the community both with fundraisers and service projects, strengthening our commitment to international projects and adding new members to Rotary. This year the Rotary Foundation is celebrating 100 years of doing good in the world with global grants and Mrs. Ellis plans to celebrate the importance of continuing this great work. Amalia is the owner of Amalia Ellis Design, a full-service marketing and graphic design company in Hollister, CA. Mrs. Ellis has served on the Board for CASA of San Benito County, is a Leadership of San Benito County 2013 graduate and has volunteered for several non-profit organizations in San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties. She lives in Hollister with her husband Patrick and sons; Ian & Colin. About the Rotary Club of Hollister The Rotary Club of Hollister was founded in 1925 and lives by the motto "Service Above Self". Hollister Rotary's major fundraiser is the annual Mission 10 Race which takes place in late January at the Mission San Juan Bautista. The club also raises funds throughout the year by participating in the Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo in late June, the YMCA & Hollister Rotary Golf Challenge in September, the San Benito Olive Festival in October, and other smaller fundraisers. The club meets at every Monday at 12:00 at the Paine’s Restaurant. We invite you to come for a complimentary lunch and learn more about Rotary and how you can get involved. Youth programs and scholarships have been a strong focus for the club for many decades in addition to many other local programs (Stuff the Bus, 12 Days of Giving, etc.). The club awarded $21,000 this last year in college scholarships to graduating seniors throughout San Benito County. Beyond our community, we believe in building good will, peace, health, and literacy globally by investing in international projects. In the past 4 years, the Hollister club along with area 6 clubs have focused on construction of clean water wells in Nigeria, Cameroon & Ghana; sanitation in Nigeria & Ghana; maternal health in Nigeria; education in Mexico, Philippines, and South America; literacy; oxygen generator and supplies in Ethiopia; polio eradication globally and much more. Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary.org  Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia |
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SBHS Student Lilliana Jeske Wins Annual Laptop Raffle for Student of the MonthThis year's Student of the Month Laptop raffle goes to Lilliana Jeske. Congratulations to Lilliana who has worked so hard in her career at San Benito High. All of the students who earned the honor of Student of the Month were incredibly driven individuals. Each year the Rotary Club of Hollister hosts the Students of the Month at their luncheon and raffles a brand new laptop computer to one of the lucky and very deserving students. The club sees this as great way to promote educational goals and leadership among our youth.  |
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Rich Marcus awarded Rotarian of the Year!Congratulations to member Rich Marcus for being awarded the Rotarian of the Year by Past President, Krystal Lomanto. Rich lead our 2016-2017 Area 6 Community Project at the San Benito County Historical Park. Without his leadership and expertise we would not have been able to achieve our goals. Thank you Rich for exemplifying our motto of "service above self".  Photo credit Kristina Chavez Wyatt |
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July 2017 SpeakersSPEAKERS:
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July 2017 Club Service DutiesTeam Captain - Mike Sanchez
* Sargeant at Arms needs to arrive early to set up, and then to take down after the 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. **Greeter needs to arrive between 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to greet members upon their arrival. |
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Friday, September 22nd - 19th Annual YMCA & Hollister Rotary Golf Tournament 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. For more information contact: Marya Zendejas YCA of San Benito County 831.637.8600 mzendejas@ymcacentralcoast.org |
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Monday, August 21st - President Krystal Lomanto's DebunkingTONIGHT! NO LUNCH MEETING TODAY! Let's celebrate a wonderful year of leadership under President Lomanto with some fun fellowship, food and libations. Friends and family are welcome. Come show our President a good time as we kick her out of office and welcome her to the club of Past Presidents. Monday August 21st at Paine's 5:30pm - Refreshments 6:00pm - Dinner Please RSVP to Will Sutton Will.Sutton@herbank.com  |
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Polio Plus Flash Campaign Ends June 30th
Dear Rotary Friend, Because of Rotary and its partners, the world has seen a 99% drop in the number of polio cases. But the fight is not over. And we need your help. We ask you to contribute to The Rotary Foundation’s Polio Plus campaign, so we can reach our goal of complete worldwide eradication of this dread disease. For the month of June, Rotary District 5170 is conducting a “Flash” campaign - you know, sort of like the “Flash” sales that retailers conduct. We ask that you contribute a one-time $26.50 to The Rotary Foundation, in support of the End Polio Now campaign. Why $26.50? $26.50 was the amount of the first contribution made to establish The Rotary Foundation for the purpose of doing good in the world, in 1917.These funds will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Where can you get leverage like that in today’s world? Any contribution you make will be matched 2 to 1, by the way. For those who have not yet contributed a total of $1,000 to become a Paul Harris Fellow, District 5170 will also match any contribution you make with recognition points, to help you achieve that recognition level. Your contribution will also help your club achieve Every Rotarian Every Year status, which honors clubs in which every member makes at least a $25 contribution to The Rotary Foundation. If you and your club have already contributed to polio, please take this one extra step and write a $26.50 check in support of this effort. We will let you know how we did when the campaign ends in June. Warm Rotary Regards, Ninna Chugh District 5170 Polio Chair 650-305-9777 ninna@ninnachugh.com Please see President Krystal Lomanto to make your contribution or email her klomanto@sbcoe.k12.ca.us |
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July 4th - Santa Cruz Rotary Firecracker RunATTENTION RUNNERS!!! Let's support our friends at Rotary Club of Santa Cruz. THE 32d ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 10K/5K/KIDS’ 1K. On Tuesday, July 4th, 2017. The 10K and 5K courses are both certified. The 5K is flat and fast and the 10K is the classic and challenging “Thrill of the Hill” city and country course through the Pogonip! Register at www.santacruzfirecracker10k.org/register Race information is on www.santacruzfirecracker10k.org or call Race Director Jeff Kirk at (831) 359-9635. Enter discount code MT5 to receive $5 discount at registration!  |
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Hollister Rotary Announces 2017 Scholarship Award Winners
Each year the Rotary Club of Hollister awards college scholarships to local high school seniors throughout San Benito County. This year the club allocated $20,000 in scholarships to 13 very deserving students selected from San Benito High School, Anzar High and San Andreas High School. The 2017 recipients are: Alonzo Murga, Santana Rodriguez, Carla Vazquez, Gabrielle Cross, Lauren Klauer, Mark Scalmanini, Marisa Villegas, Lilian Jeske, Hernan Chavez, Antwaun Lind, Mia Vetimiglia, Eliza Rojas, and Diane Murillo. Youth programs and scholarships have been a strong focus for the club for many decades in addition to many other local programs (Stuff the Bus, 12 Days of Giving, etc.) and international projects (construction of clean water wells in Nigeria, Cameroon & Ghana; sanitation in Nigeria & Ghana; maternal health in Nigeria; education in Mexico, Phillipines, and South America; literacy; oxygen generator and supplies in Ethiopia; polio eradication globally and much more). The Rotary Club of Hollister was founded in 1925 and lives by the motto "Service Above Self". Hollister Rotary's major fundraiser is the annual Mission 10 Race which takes place in late January at the Mission San Juan Bautista. The club also raises funds throughout the year by participating in the Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo in late June, the YMCA & Hollister Rotary Golf Challenge in October, the San Benito Olive Festival in October, and other smaller fundraisers. Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary.org  |
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June Club Service DutiesTeam Captain - Dave Westrick
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Chuck Berghoff on Area 6 International Service Project Orkeeswa School in Tanzania You do not want to miss our program for May 8th, 2017! Rotary Club of Morgan Hill's Chuck Berghoff will be joining our club to present on the 2016-2017 Orkeeswa School Project in Tanzania. The Area 6 International Service Committee was formed over 10 years ago to collaborate on Global Projects in order to make a larger impact with pooled funds. The committee consists of representatives from all Area 6 Clubs including Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Gilroy, Gilroy Sunrise, Morgan Hill and Almaden Valley. Come hear what we are doing globally to change the world. |
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Saturday, October 14th - 2017 San Benito Olive Festival 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. |
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Mystery Dinner June 5th, 2017.png) In Lieu of lunch Meeting. Mystery dinner outing. June 5th - 5:30-9:00pm Enjoy this fun fellowship event with Rotarians, family and friends. RSVP to Jayme Stewart. Caravan to mystery location. Meeting spot to be announced. Don't miss out on this fun event |
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Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo Volunteers Needed SAVE THE DATE!! Volunteers needed for the Rodeo! June 23rd 5-10pm June 24th 12-5pm June 25th 12-5pm Concession stand volunteers needed for all 3 days at the Rodeo! This is one of our big fundraisers and we need all members, family and friends to get their boots on and help us make this event a big success! Please email Anne Hall for Volunteer sign-ups |
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May Club Service DutiesTeam Captain - Dave Westrick
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San Benito County Historical Park Recipient of Rotary Area 6 Community ProjectOn Saturday April 22nd, the Rotary Club of Hollister along with San Juan Bautista, Gilroy, Gilroy Sunrise, Morgan Hill and Almaden Valley Rotary Clubs came together to make improvements to San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
The Area 6 Community Project at the San Benito County Historical and Recreation Park took place on April 22nd (Earth Day). Area 6 clubs include (Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Gilroy, Gilroy Sunrise, Morgan Hill and Almaden Valley) The Area 6 clubs formed a collaboration called the Area 6 International Service Committee or (World Community Service 6) over 10 years ago to pool together Rotary District 5170 Designated Funds that come from Rotary International's Foundation contributions. The Rotary Foundation contributions are invested for a 3 year cycle and then allocated back to the clubs in the Districts. Each year the Area 6 International Service Committee funds 2-3 Global Projects around the world, and also funds a community project which rotates each year through the Area 6 clubs. This year it is Hollister's turn. Area 6 club volunteers gathered together to spend their Saturday making upgrades to the Historical Park. We'd like to thank all of our Area 6 Rotarians for your time and financial support of this wonderful project. Much of the groundwork of construction and planning was put in place by Hollister Rotarian and native Rich Marcus, who graciously took the lead on this project. This year’s Area 6 Improvement Project consisted of constructing a new BBQ area and upgrading an existing building for a serving area adjacent to Dunneville Dance Hall. The Project had several work project days prior to the final Work Day. |
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May Program Speakers 1 Barbara May – Kinship & Foster Needs 8 Chuck Berghoff – Orkeeswa Project 15 Leslie David – Benito Link 22 Mary Fisher – Alzheimer’s Assoc 29 Holiday – Memorial Day |
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Sunday, April 30th - Los Gatos Rotary Great Race Help us support our fellow Rotary Club of Los Gatos by running this scenic race and bring all your friends. Register online by April 28th at www.lggreatrace.com |
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April is End Polio Now Campaign Push - WE ARE THIS CLOSE Rotarian Peter Anderson of Morgan Hill hiked to the base camp of Mt. Everest a few months ago on a personal mission to raise funds and awareness for #endpolionow. Hollister Rotary joined up and sponsored the mission and Peter took a photo with our club flag at the base! April is Rotary International's big push to end this crippling and preventable disease. If you can, please donate now so we can get rid of this disease forever. Checks can be made out to the Rotary Foundation with End Polio Now in the memo line. Paul Harris credits available. Please contact President Krystal Lomanto for details. |
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Hollister Rotary Celebrates 92 Years of Service Above Self Thank you Jayme Stewart, Cathy Buck, Will Sutton, Bob Tiffany, Amalia Ellis, Bryan Yamaoka and anyone else we may have missed for putting on a wonderful 92nd Anniversary Celebration on March 27th. Thank you all who attended and helped us celebrate this milestone. One of the oldest and funnest clubs around!
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Thursday, April 13 - District Training AssemblyDistrict Training Assembly at India Community Center 525 Los Coches Road, Milpitas Schedule of Events 4-5pm President Elect and President Nominee Meeting 5-6pm Sessions A 6:15-7:15pm Sessions B 7:30-9pm Dinner with Guest Speaker Magdalena Carrasco, San Jose Vice Mayor For more information contact President Elect, Amalia Ellis |
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Tuesday, April 18th - Board Meeting at PainesBoard Meeting Tuesday, April 18th at Paine's 11:30-1:00pm Please RSVP to President Krystal Lomanto at klomanto@sbcoe.k12.ca.us |
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April Club Service DutiesTeam Captain - Will Sutton
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Monday March 27th - 92nd Anniversary Celebration in Lieu of Lunch In Lieu of our Lunchtime Meeting on Monday March 27th, we will have and evening social gathering at Paine's Restaurant at 5:30pm. Cost is $25 per person. Family and friends are invited to attend. Come out and celebrate one of the oldest clubs in California! Dress up in 1920's attire for fun! Please RSVP by Tuesday, 3.22.17 to Jayme Stewart jstewart5170@gmail.com |
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President Elect, Amalia Ellis attends Far West PETS.jpg) (PE's Amalia Ellis - Hollister, Randy Toch - Morgan Hill, Whitney Pintello - Gilroy, and Dennis Harrigan - Gilroy Sunrise) President Elect, Amalia Ellis attended Far West PETS in San Jose March 3rd through the 5th, with 420+ other President Elects from Hawaii to California and beyond. PETS is an intensive and inspirational training weekend for all incoming Rotary Presidents who will begin their leadership year on July 1st. The highlights of PETS for Amalia were:
President Elect, Amalia Ellis has been a member of the Hollister Rotary Club since 2013. She has served as the Public Relations Chair and International Service Director for over 3 years. Amalia is a Graphic Designer and Marketing professional with over 20 years of experience, and 12 years as a Business Owner. She is married to Patrick Ellis and has 2 sons. Amalia is looking forward to a fantastic year of Rotary Service and putting this year's theme of "Making a Difference" to work, in the Community and Globally. |
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Hollister Winner Mitchell Ross takes 3rd Place at Area 6 Speech Contest (photo courtesy of Amalia Ellis Design) Our 1st place winner of the Richard D. King Youth Speech Contest went on to the Area 6 Speech Contest at the Morgan Hill Rotary Club on March 1st. Mitchell Ross represented Hollister well and did an amazing job, earning himself 3rd place and $200. Congratulations to this young man, he's going to go far in life! |
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Eat. Drink. LIVE UNITED. to support United Way Support United Way March 9th @ Fisher's March 14th @ Mangia and March 28th @ RunningRooster! Be sure to tell your server you are there to support United Way and we will get 10-20% of your ticket. Proceeds benefit local non-profits. See you there! |
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Congrats to our Newest Members Congratulations to our newest members and red badgers: Paul Rovella, Jim Gillio, Julie Vieira, Michael Fisher, and Robert Rodriguez. Welcome to our Rotary family! #serviceaboveself |
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March Speakers6 Craig Kaufman – Salinas Valley Tourism 13 Yukio Shimomura – Internment Camp and Lessons Learned 20 Jenny Bernoski – Spring Grove Poetry Recital 27 Anniversary Celebration |
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March Club Service DutiesTeam Captain - Will Sutton
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Tuesday, March 21st - Board Meeting at Paine'sBoard Meeting Tuesday, March 21st at Paine's 11:30-1:00pm Please RSVP to President Krystal Lomanto at klomanto@sbcoe.k12.ca.us |
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District 5170 Conference at Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkThe 2017 District Conference will be held Saturday, May 6 - Sunday, May 7, 2017. The conference opens with breakfast on Saturday in the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom at The Santa Cruz Boardwalk. We are offering a complete Saturday meal package (Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner) for $100 including a free parking pass. Just add $15 for a pass for all Boardwalk rides on Saturday. Meals may also be purchased separately. Overall conference registration is free. For a full schedule of the weekend, please go to http://dc.rotarydistrict5170.org To register for the Conference and the meal events, for you or your guests, please visit https://events.rotarydistrict5170.org/2017-district-conference All members, especially Red Badgers are encouraged to attend this great event to learn more about Rotary. |
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Lagos, Nigeria - Distict Governor Elect Adewale Agunbadejo and Wife Funmi VisitWe were honored to have District Governor Elect, Adewale Ogunbadejo and his wife Funmi from the Rotary Club of Gbagada South in Lagos, Nigeria. They were accompanied by Rotarian Peter Anderson, Rotary Club of Morgan Hill. DG Elect Ogunbadejo came to thank our club for our financial assistance on 2 projects in Lagos. The first, 6 water wells for drinking water. The second project is underway for drinking water and bathrooms for a large school compound with 3,500 students. These projects will impact the communities in Lagos in incredible ways that we take for granted.
 (Amalia Ellis, Dave Westrick, DG Elect Adewale Ogunbadejo, Funmi Ogunbadejo, Cathy Buck)
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Ameca, Mexico Trip March 3-5thTravel Details
We will all travel together so that the Ameca Rotarians need to make only one trip to the airport to pick us up on Friday and one trip to the airport to send us home on Sunday.
Purchase your tickets on these flights from San Jose (SJC) to and from Guadalajara (GDL):
Friday March 3, 2017
Sunday March 5, 2017
Currently several flight consolidators list these flights at various prices. Prices and availability change constantly (prices always increasing), so book as early as you decide to go. Tickets will go for anywhere between $400 and $700 round trip (on Jan 15, price was $382 round-trip !).
There will be baggage charges, and you will be asked to carry the equivalent of one suitcase of humanitarian goods one-way on the trip down to Guadalajara (school books and/or medical supplies [not medicines] ).
The Amecans will reserve rooms for us in a pleasant hotel on the outskirts of Ameca that we will pay for (around $50/night/room with 2 beds); can be paid with credit card.
There will likely be no other expenses for us, but we want to be good guests, so minor courtesy expenditures may be appropriate. US dollars aren’t universally accepted, so we can exchange for Mexican pesos at the airport (for a fee, of course). US $100 is more than you will need.
This is not a tourism trip. (But it will be a party trip!) We are Rotarian guests of the Rotary Club of Ameca, so certain decorum is expected. They will coordinate and pay for all of our food and activities while we are there, which guarantee to be phenomenally enjoyable and rewarding. We have done this trip many times, and it has never disappointed anyone. The focus of this trip is their 50th Anniversary party, and we will be introduced as honored guests. Gala attire is in order. We will probably also be taken to one of the many Primary Schools where we have donated a total of 178 computers over the past 5 years and also to their Red Cross, where “our” ambulance resides. Expect to be treated like the wonderful, generous benefactors that we are. In both Spanish and English; Spanish language ability is helpful, but not needed.
Before traveling, we will all meet to discuss clothing, culture, food, protocol, and any questions you may have. You need a passport, but no visa is required. To confirm your interest, or if you have any questions, please contact Peter Anderson, Rotary Club of Morgan Hill.
Peter Anderson: (408) 639-3164; pacificgeo@aol.com
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Congrats to newest Red Badgers Dara Tobias and Dan BrughelliOn January 23rd, we inducted new members Dara Tobias, Interim CEO and SBC Fair Director and Dan Brughelli, Owner of Brughelli Electric. Welcome to the family!
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Richard D. King Rotary Youth Speech ContestEach year, local high school students come to our club to give a Rotary themed speech for the chance of winning money and the possibility to advance to the next round. The next round encompasses Area 6 Clubs with winners from each of their clubs. The winner at that round advances to the District level. Congratulations to all our participants today, who were all inspiring and thoughtful.
 1st place: Mitchell Ross
2nd place: Stevi Ray Page 3rd placee: Hernan Chavez Thank you to Gracie Bolin-Mansmith, Vivian Hernandez, Noah Janzing, Holly Lampa, Megan Matthews, Hailey Robledo, Ian Sills, Katie Silva, and Isabella Veglia for inspiring us and making us proud with your awesome speeches. We are lucky to have such amazing youth leaders in our community.
 (photos courtesy of Amalia Ellis Design)
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2017 Mission 10 Race in the BooksThank you to all the participants, volunteers, sponsors, committee members, timing company (SVE), film crew (CMAP), Sheriff's department and City of San Juan Bautista for another great race in the books, with over 700 participants.
It was a crisp but beautiful day in Historic San Juan Bautista. We had runners who came all the way from Minnesota and Pennsylvania. We had a blind man run the half-marathon with his guide/companion, an 11 year-old boy ran the half-marathon, an elderly couple both completed the half-marathon for the second year in a row, Rotarians from Hollister, Santa Cruz Sunrise and Los Gatos had a friendly competition and people of all ages came for many different reasons.
One thing was clear, everyone seemed to have fun and enjoy themselves. Can't wait to see you all next year!
For more photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/Mission10Race/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1318068088267693
 (Photo courtesy of Amalia Ellis Design)
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February Speakers 6 Leanne Oliveira – The Tiny House Movement
13 Maria Thomas – Community Foodbank Expansion and Update
20 Holiday – President’s Day
27 TBD
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Next Board Meeting Tuesday, February 21stBoard Meeting Tuesday, February 21st at Paine's
11:30-1:00pm
Please RSVP to President Krystal Lomanto at klomanto@sbcoe.k12.ca.us
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February Club Service DutiesTeam Captain - Ted Baraan
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Deadline March 31, 2017 - College Scholarship Applications High school students in San Benito County are encouraged to apply for the Rotary Club of Hollister's annual college scholarship program. Each year, the Rotary Club of Hollister raises funds to send future leaders to college. We believe that our future is in our youth and value the investment to make our world a better place with educational boosts. Application Deadline is March 31, 2017. For questions or more information contact: President Krystal Lomanto at klomanto@sbcoe.k12.ca.us Please return applications to:Club President Rotary Club of Hollister P.O. Box 86 Hollister CA 95024-0086 |
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December Rotarian of the Month - Bryan Yamaoka Congratulations to Bryan Yamaoka, our Club Secretary for this well deserved recognition. Bryan does a million behind the scenes duties for our group from setting up for meetings, purchasing food and supplies for our fundraisers, keeping track of all our members and attendance, letting us use his home for special meetings, and so much more. Thank you Bryan for exemplifying our motto "SERVICE ABOVE SELF". We are lucky to have you!
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January 2017 Club Service DutiesTeam Captain - Ted Baraan
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January Speakers - Rotary Awareness Month 2 Holiday – New Years
9 Dr. Dover – The Zika Virus
16 Holiday – Martin Luther King
 23 Red Badge Vocational Presentations plus special visit from District Governor Elect, Adewale Ogunbadeho from Rotary Club Gbagada South, Nigeria. (One of our Area 6 Partner Clubs)
30 Richard D. King Speech Contest
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2016-2017 Club Info GuideThank you to Cathy Buck for putting together our 2016-2017 Club Info Guide. This is great resource for our membership.
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Holiday Sweater Party Collects Gifts for CASA and Chamberlain's YouthThank you to all who brought toys and gift cards to the Holiday Party for our foster youth at Chamberlain's and CASA of San Benito County. Your care and generosity is sure to brighten the holidays for these kids. It takes a village.
 CASA Director, Esther Curtice and Chamberlain's Director, Patrick Ellis
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Rotary Food Drive CompetitionThanks to all our Board Members and their teams and the 12 Days of Giving match for our cash, we were able to donate a Grand total of 2,243.30 pounds of food to the Community Food Bank of San Benito County! Thanks to Ted Baraan for leading this great cause. Shown here with President Krystal Lomanto and Will Sutton delivering the food. #endhunger #serviceaboveself #rotary #community
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Welcome to our Newest MembersCongrats to our newest members Lisa Andrew, Tanner Lomanto and Nick Huston who were officially inducted into our family on November 7th.
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New Meeting Location Starting January 9th Beginning on January 9th, 2017 we will be moving our meetings to Paines Restaurant.
Location is 421 East Street, Hollister CA 95023.
Same Day and time: Mondays at Noon
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December 2016 Speakers5 Christmas Fellowship 12 Caleb Montes – The Salvation Army 19 Special Presentation – Graveyard Vineyards 26 Holiday – Christmas
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San Benito High School Students of the Month VisitOn November 28th San Benito High School students Nancy Mora and Kyler Mellor joined us at our lunch meeting to talk about their high school success and future goals. Each month 2 students at SBHS are awarded the Student of the Month for having a 3.5 GPA or higher and being exemplary students in other areas as well. At the end of each school year all of the students who have been awarded the Student of the Month will be put into a raffle for the chance to win a laptop from our Rotary Club.
 Congratulations to the Students of the Month so far this year!
August: Elizabeth Barragan and Kyler Mellor
September: Nancy Mora and Blaize Solis
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November - Rotarian of the Month, Mark VivianCongratulations to Mark Vivian, our November Rotarian of the Month! Mark has been serving the club as the Programs Chair for the past 2 years and does an amazing job each week bring great programs and then going above and beyond with his fun weekly slideshows as well as coordinating the tech needs of our speakers.
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Literacy Project - Book Program for New Mothers Hollister Rotary is hoping to encourage mothers to read to their babies at an early age. Literacy starts at birth. Talking to a baby is an important piece of developing a foundation of learning language and vocabulary. Reading to a very young child, before they are 1 yr. old, is a critical element to teaching a child vocabulary. Hollister Rotary has committed to assist each new mom and their newborn child by providing each, at Hazel Hawkins Hospital, with a new book. Our hope is that moms will read to their babies at an early age and continue through the early school years.
Literacy is the key to a successful education in school and through life.
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Dec. 19
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Ray Mariottini
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Lisa Andrew
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Thought of the Day
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Ron Domingues
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Andy Anderson
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Sergeant at Arms
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Rich Marcus
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Mike Sanchez
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Jayme Stewart
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Andy Anderson
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Harvey Blodgett
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Mike Sanchez
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Ray Mariottini
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Lisa Andrew
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Ron Domingues
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Harvey Blodgett
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Mike Sanchez
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Jayme Stewart
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Andy Anderson
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Mike Sanchez
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Mitch Dabo
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| Oct-3 | Oct-10 | Oct-17 | Oct-24 | Oct-31 | |
| Pledge of Allegiance | Marilyn Ferreira | Phil Fortino | Jim Fosdick | Jim Pleyte | Bob Tiffany |
| Thought of the Day | Phil Fortino | Jim Fosdick | Jim Pleyte | Bob Tiffany | Christine Breen |
| Sargeant at Arms 3 | Jim Fosdick | Jim Pleyte | Bob Tiffany | Christine Breen | Sam Breger |
| Greeter 2 | Jim Pleyte | Bob Tiffany | Christine Breen | Sam Breger | Paul Feisthamel |
| Detective 1 | Bob Tiffany | Christine Breen | Sam Breger | Paul Feisthamel | Marilyn Ferriera |
| Collector 1 | Christine Breen | Sam Breger | Paul Feisthamel | Marilyn Ferriera | Phil Fortino |
| Collector 2 | Sam Breger | Paul Feisthamel | Marilyn Ferriera | Phil Fortino | Jim Fosdick |
| Fine Recorder | Paul Feisthamel | Marilyn Ferriera | Phil Fortino | Jim Fosdick | Jim Pleyte |
9.5.16 - Labor Day Holiday
9.12.16 - Bill Avera – What’s Happening in Hollister
9.19.16 - Volunteer Appreciation BBQ – SB Historical Park 5:30PM
9.26.16 - Dr. Rose – Gavalin College Moving Forward
| Weekly Team Duties | Team Captain: Larry Barr | |||
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| Sep-5 | Sep-12 | Sep-19 | Sep-26 | |
| Pledge of Allegiance | H | Christine Breen | Sam Breger | Paul Feisthamel |
| Thought of the Day | O | Sam Breger | Paul Feisthamel | Marilyn Ferriera |
| Sargeant at Arms 3 | L | Paul Feisthamel | Marilyn Ferriera | Phil Fortino |
| Greeter 2 | I | Marilyn Ferreira | Phil Fortino | Jim Fosdick |
| Detective 1 | D | Phil Fortino | Jim Fosdick | Jim Pleyte |
| Collector 1 | A | Jim Fosdick | Jim Pleyte | Bob Tiffany |
| Collector 2 | Y | Jim Pleyte | Bob Tiffany | Christine Breen |
| Fine Recorder | Bob Tiffany | Christine Breen | Sam Breger | |
Mission 10 Race Countdown - 46 Days Until Race Day!
We need everyone's help to make this an even more successful year than ever before. Last year we had a huge year with record attendance and raised close to $27,000 for community programs and scholarships. If you haven't signed up to volunteer yet, please see or contact Bob Marden. Please help us promote this race by sharing on social media and posting flyers at your businesses.
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| Aug-1 | Aug-8 | Aug-15 | Aug-22 | Aug-29 | |
| Pledge of Allegiance | Gordon Machado | Steve Sanders | Will Sutton | Jerry McCullough | Dave Baumgartner |
| Thought of the Day | Dan Weatherly | Gordon Machado | Steve Sanders | Will Sutton | Jerry McCullough |
| Sargeant at Arms 3 | Olivia Halley | Dan Weatherly | Gordon Machado | Steve Sanders | Will Sutton |
| Greeter 2 | Ken Bettancourt | Olivia Halley | Dan Weatherly | Gordon Machado | Steve Sanders |
| Detective 1 | Dave Baumgartner | Ken Bettancourt | Olivia Halley | Dan Weatherly | Gordon Machado |
| Collector 1 | Jerry McCullough | Dave Baumgartner | Ken Bettancourt | Olivia Halley | Dan Weatherly |
| Collector 2 | Will Sutton | Jerry McCullough | Dave Baumgartner | Ken Bettancourt | Olivia Halley |
| Fine Recorder | Steve Sanders | Will Sutton | Jerry McCullough | Dave Baumgartner | Ken Bettancourt |
I am excited to be the 2016-2017 Hollister Rotary President. I was born and raised in Hollister and a proud graduate of Spring Grove Elementary School and San Benito High School. I received my degree from Fresno State and starting my teaching career in Fresno. I returned home in 1990 after marrying my husband and started teaching at my alma matter, San Benito High School. I was blessed with a long and wonderful career as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. I was a part of the San Benito High School staff for 25 years. I was elected as the San Benito County Superintendent of Schools in January, 2015. I am passionate about our community and the education our students receive. This passion carries over as a Rotarian. I look forward to an amazing year with the support of a dynamic board. We are looking forward to building our membership, having fun, and putting together a successful Area 6 project for our community.
| Weekly Team Duties | Team Captain: Amy Grames | |||
| TEAM ASSIGNMENTS: | M E E T I N G D A T E S : | |||
| Jul-4 | Jul-11 | Jul-18 | Jul-25 | |
| Pledge of Allegiance | H | Olivia Halley | D E | Dan Weatherly |
| Thought of the Day | O | Ken Bettancourt | B | Olivia Halley |
| Sargeant at Arms 3 | L | Dave Baumgartner | U | Ken Bettancourt |
| Greeter 2 | I | Jerry McCullough | N | Dave Baumgartner |
| Detective 1 | D | Will Sutton | K | Jerry McCullough |
| Collector 1 | A | Steve Sanders | I | Will Sutton |
| Collector 2 | Y | Gordon Machado | N | Steve Sanders |
| Fine Recorder | Dan Weatherly | G | Gordon Machado | |
| TEAM ASSIGNMENTS: | M E E T I N G D A T E S : | |||
| Jun-6 | Jun-13 | Jun-20 | Jun-27 | |
| Pledge of Allegiance | Mark Vivian | Dave Baumgartner | Mitch Dabo | Larry Barr |
| Thought of the Day | Amy Grames | Steve Miller | Larry Barr | Jim Fosdick |
| Sargeant at Arms 3 | Gary McIntire | Mark Vivian | Steve Miller | Larry Barr |
| Greeter 2 | Mitch Dabo | Larry Barr | Andy Anderson | Amy Grames |
| Detective 1 | Steve Miller | Jim Fosdick | Dave Baumgartner | Amy Grames |
| Collector 1 | Jim Fosdick | Amy Grames | Mitch Dabo | Steve Miller |
| Collector 2 | Gary McIntire | Mark Vivian | Amy Grames | Dave Baumgartner |
| Fine Recorder | Dave Baumgartner | Steve Miller | Jim Fosdick | Mark Vivian |
The YMCA & Hollister Rotary annual charity golf tournament is right around the corner. Please help us in making this year's event the best ever. We are seeking golfers, sponsors, raffle items, and volunteers . For more information please contact Mayra Zendejas, YMCA, at 831-637-8600.
| TEAM ASSIGNMENTS: | M E E T I N G D A T E S : | ||||
| May-2 | May-9 | May-16 | May-23 | May-30 | |
| Pledge of Allegiance | John Perales | Gary McIntire | Jim Fosdick | Steve Miller | H |
| Thought of the Day | Gary McIntire | Steve Miller | Dave Baumgartner | John Perales | O |
| Sargeant at Arms 3 | Jim Fosdick | Dave Baumgartner | John Perales | Amy Grames | L |
| Greeter 2 | Amy Grames | Jim Fosdick | Steve Miller | Mark Vivian | I |
| Detective 1 | Mitch Dabo | Larry Barr | Mark Vivian | John Perales | D |
| Collector 1 | Amy Grames | Mark Vivian | Mitch Dabo | Dave Baumgartner | A |
| Collector 2 | Steve Miller | Amy Grames | John Perales | Mitch Dabo | Y |
| Fine Recorder | Mark Vivian | John Perales | Amy Grames | Gary McIntire | |
| TEAM ASSIGNMENTS: | M E E T I N G D A T E S : | |||
| Apr-4 | Apr-11 | Apr-18 | Apr-25 | |
| Pledge of Allegiance | Dan Weatherly | Marilyn Ferreira | Ed Stephenson | Steve Sanders |
| Thought of the Day | Don Ridenhour | Manny Amaral | Kristina Chavez Wyatt | Donnette Carter |
| Sargeant at Arms 3 | Manny Amaral | Dan Weatherly | Donnette Carter | Marilyn Ferreira |
| Greeter 2 | Gordon Machado | Kristina Chavez Wyatt | Marilyn Ferreira | Dan Weatherly |
| Detective 1 | Donnette Carter | Jayme Stewart | Don Ridenhour | Gordon Machado |
| Collector 1 | Kristina Chavez Wyatt | Donnette Carter | Dan Weatherly | Manny Amaral |
| Collector 2 | Jayme Stewart | Gordon Machado | Steve Sanders | Don Ridenhour |
| Fine Recorder | Steve Sanders | Don Ridenhour | Gordon Machado | Jayme Stewart |
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Rotary Club of Hollister held its Richard D. King Annual Youth Speech Contest on Monday, January 25, 2016. Ten students from San Benito High School and Pinnacles Community School competed in the contest this year. Hernan Chavez, who attends Pinnacles Community School, took first place in the contest and was awarded $100. Second place winner, and runner up Holly Lompa, and third place winner, Katie Silva, both attend San Benito High School. Both were also awarded cash prizes.
All speeches needed to be the original work of the students and this year’s theme, “Be a Gift to the World,” had to be incorporated into the speech.
Within the District, Clubs are grouped into nine Areas, with three to nine Clubs in each Area. Every Club Level winner will compete with the winners from the other clubs in that Area. The first place winner will be selected to participate in the Regional Level competition, with other contests in the Rotary District.
1st place winner: Hernan Chavez
To view more photos of the speech contest, visit our Facebook page
On October 17th we poured beer and wine for Olive Festival go-ers and boy did they turn out in big numbers. We are very happy to have had the opportunity to participate in a wonderful event that showcases our area's fine olives, wines, beers, and gourmet eats. Thank you to all the members and family/friends that helped out. We couldn't have kept up without you! #serviceaboveself #wearerotary
We had a fun evening on July 13th celebrating Robert's year of accomplishments. Thanks for being a good sport Robert. Thank you to everyone who put the debunking together and participated. 
The San Jose Giants have partnered with the Sons of Sicily for the seventh annual Italian Night at the ballpark. The entire night will be a celebration of Italian culture with raffles, Italian music and food, vendor booths and giveaways. There will be a silent auction for the special Italian themed, game worn, player jerseys and many fun activities for the whole family. The San Jose Giants have partnered with the Sons of Sicily for the seventh annual Italian Night at the ballpark. The entire night will be a celebration of Italian culture with raffles, Italian music and food, vendor booths and giveaways. There will be a silent auction for the special Italian themed, game worn, player jerseys and many fun activities for the whole family. The entire night will be a celebration of Italian culture with raffles, Italian music and food, vendor booths and giveaways. 
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Volunteers needed for Rodeo Concession Stands June 26 - 28th
Please join us on June 8th
at Ridgemark Golf & Country Club
5:00pm Social hour
6:30pm Dinner
Tickets $35/person
Spouses and guests encouraged to attend
Dress in your best Gatsby/Roaring 20's attire
RSVP by June 1st to:
Amalia Ellis at amaliaellisdesign.com or 831.673.6262
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Rotary Club of Hollister had the honor of serving up beverages, Star Wars Style at the District 5170 conference last month. Check out the photos! Great job on the decorations President Robert and crew.
Meet at the Target Parking Lot at 5:30pm for departure.
Fun, Food and Fellowship.
Thank you Past President Jayme for heading this event up.
On Monday March 3, we heard 6 very talented and wonderful high school aged speech contestants pay tribute to this year's Rotary theme Light Up Rotary. All did a fantastic job and we commend them for their passion and compelling speeches. 
Come visit the Rotary Club of Ameca, Mexico!
The Differentiator! Since 2001, Prof. Errol Wirasinghe has worked exclusively in the area of decision-making. His clients include, US Navy; Wal-Mart, Areva, General Dynamics, Shell Oil Co., Applied Materials, etc. He is the author of such books as The Art of Making Decisions and The Decision-Making Handbook as well as numerous papers. 
Dinner Theatre
by Marc Camoletti
Adapted by Robin Hawdon
Licensed by Samuel French
A Special Rotary Performance at the San Benito Stage Company Dinner Theatre on February 12th, 2015 at Paines Restaraunt begins at 7:00pm. Cost is $30 per person which includes your dinner and show. We need to have a minimum of 50 to make this a go! Sign up by 2/8/15. Contact Jayme Stewart or Anne Hall to sign-up.
Bernard’s plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress are complete with a gourmet caterer and an alibi courtesy of his friend, Robert. When Bernard's wife learns that Robert will be visiting for the weekend, she decides to stay in town for a surprise tryst of her own, setting the stage for a collision course of assumed identities and outrageous infidelities. The cook is Suzette, the lover is Suzanne, the friend is bewildered, the wife is suspicious, the husband is losing his mind and everyone is guaranteed a good time at this hilarious romp through the French countryside.
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| DATE | SGT AT ARMS | GREETER | PLEDGE OF ALLEGANCE | THOUGHT OF THE DAY | DETECTIVE | FINE COLLECTORS | RECORDER |
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| 8/4/14 | Miller | Miller | Fortino | Sanders | Paxton | Halley/Bob Tiffany | Sanders |
| 8/11/14 | Gabriel | Fortino | Baumgartner | Corya | Halley | Miller/McCullough | Paxton |
| 8/18/14 | Halley | Gabriel | Sanders | McCullough | Baumgartner | Fortino/Paxton | Miller |
| 8/25/14 | McCullough | Bob Tiffany | Gabriel | Fortino | Sanders | Corya/Baumgartner | Halley |
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Shawn Novack, Water Conservation Program Manager for the Water Resources Association (WRA) will be speaking to our club on Monday, March 10th about the drought conditions currently affecting California.
Shawn demonstrates what NOT to do during a drought!
(photo credit: Taktl, LLC.)
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”
-Abraham Lincoln
"Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all."
-George Washington
"I leave you, hoping that the lamp of liberty will burn in your bosoms until there shall no longer be a doubt that all men are created free and equal."
-Abraham Lincoln
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This is a friendly reminder to Rotarians who haven't paid their Membership or Foundation and Polio contributions yet. If a member gives $100 to the Foundation our club matches the member with $100 ($200 total). What a great incentive!!! The minimum donation to End Polio Now is asked but more is always welcome as we are "this close" to eradicating Polio!!!October 8th at Paines, 11:30am
Longtime resident of Almaden Valley, Angie Hassler, assumed leadership of Rotary District 5170 on July 1.
Hassler has been a member of the Rotary Club Almaden Valley since 1991. She was their president in 2000-2001 and two and a half years ago was selected to lead the district which encompasses, Alameda, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.
"All of the clubs in my district do so many humanitarian projects, not only in their own neighborhoods but also throughout the world," says Hassler. "I am so humbled and proud to lead this district during 2013-14."
Thanks to everyone who came out. We had a wonderful time. The food was fantastic and the weather was perfect! Special big thank you to Bryan Yamaoka, Will Sutton and Dan Weatherly for putting it all together.
September 16th, Bolado Park, Main Picnic Area behind the office
If you would like to be a Parks and Recreation Champion We are currently looking for a member to step up and be the Chairperson for the following Programs and Membership. This is a great opportunity for any Red Badgers as it not only fulfills one of their requirements for becoming a Blue Badge Member but will also get them "involved" in our club. Contact Cathy Buck (Program) - Bob Marden (Membership) or President Jayme for more information.
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Print out the flyer, and bring it with you to Panda Express (Hollister store location) between 12 pm- 7 pm on Friday, September 6.
Dr. Hiramoto has been a guest of the Rotary Club of Monterey, Rotary Club of Salinas and the King City Rotary. She is very honored to meet with the members of the Hollister Rotary.
Bring your family and friends to Governer Angie's Summer Party.
Oakland A's VS Houston Astros.
Saturday, September 7th, 1:05pm
August is Membership month. Please bring at least one prospective member. Soon your friends can also say they are proud members!
President Jayme will have a special surprise for the members that have a prospect join our club.
Appetizers to be served, No Host Bar
RSVP by 8/9/13
831.801.0394 or Jstewart5170@gmail.com
Our guest presenter will highlight the “gang” problem from a national, state and local level, followed by a discussion how communities unwittingly create fertile environments that allow gangs to thrive. Mr. De Vos will share strategies and practices that local leaders and community members can use in order to strengthen the community fabric and make it increasingly difficult for gangs to survive. This presentation will conclude with an overview of local and ongoing efforts to prevent, intervene and suppress gang activity in San Benito County.
United Way of San Benito County is looking for donations of Backpacks and school supplies for children in need.
Bring supplies or monetary donations on August 10 from 10am - 2pm at the Target parking lot in Hollister. Look for the Yellow School Bus!
For more information call 831-332-7550
Don't miss Jessiah share her experiences on July 29th!
Family Fellowship with San Jose Giants Celebrating National Spirit of '45 Day. The night will be focused on honoring the WWII generation with festivities including a postgame fireworks show.
Get your tickets NOW by emailing Robert Freiri:
robert@chamberlaincc.org
If you hold it, they will come… and they did come! I don’t know if it was a record for attendance (approximately 20,000 Friday and 40,000 Saturday), but it sure did get crowded in the Beer Garden on Saturday afternoon! And we did pour A LOT of Beer and Jack Daniel’s, running out of Beer choices and many of the hard liquor choices by late afternoon on Saturday.
As far as the profits go, it looks like we will net $13,658 (including tips) after all expenses.
