Newsletter Sept 15 2009

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CAMPBELL Rotary W W W . C A M P B E L L R O T A R Y. O R G

CHARTERED FEB., 1948

z Thank You Note From a Mom z “Thank you very much for your generous donation of A’s tickets to our family. I have a household full of boys that not only enjoy watching baseball, but play on Spring and Fall teams as well. We look forward to spending a fun-filled day at the ball par! Go A’s.”

Blood Drive Huge Success! Another record setting effort for the Rotary Club of Campbell’s 9-11 Memorial Blood Drive! Blood Drive Chair, Jerry Cummings, announced that our annual blood drive netted 59 units of blood for the American Red Cross. Last year we generated over 50 units for the first time, and this year we topped that effort. Members Sue Klear, Sam Krow-Lucal, Neil Reed, Bob Yager, Jerry Cummings, Neil Jacobson and Bill Ellington all contributed from the heart--literally.

Coming Events

Sept. 14: Dinner Service @ EHC, 4:30 PM

(Ellington’s photo showing the cash was posed for comic effect only--the Red Cross does not pay for blood donations.)

The mobil crew from the Red Cross arrived at EMQ last Friday early in the morning to get their stations set up and ready to go. Donations went from 11:00 to 5:00 PM. Janine Payton and John Shannon helped out a bit in the “canteen” while Bill Highley dropped by to take some photos and provide positive moral support. A big thanks goes to EMQ and Robinson Oil staff members who donated blood. Sept. 19: Fun & Fitness @ Campbell Park, 8:30 AM Sept. 21: Board Meeting, 5:30 @ Hickory Pit Oct. 3: Child Advocates’ Picnic

upcoming speakers

Another great time to invite guests and prospective members is when you think they may be interested in a particular topic. Here are just a few of the upcoming speakers:

9/29:

“Mr. Roadshow”, Gary Richards

10/6:

Marc Landgraf, Peninsula Open Space

10/13: Our own, Jim Burgard

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CAMPBELL ROTARY CLUB FUN, FITNESS AND FELLOWSHIP Join your fellow Rotarians for the first of our monthly events! Run, walk or stroll one of our urban park trails with the fellowship of your fellow Rotarians. Get fit…have fun!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 @8:30AM START: CAMPBELL PARK PATH: South on Los Gatos Creek Trail DURATION: Walk, run or stroll as far as you want…then turn around! TRAIL DETAILS Trail Exertion Level: EASY Bikes, runners and walkers on trail together Double back (go out then return on same path) Kid friendly

Mostly flat, paved path Mostly sunny Moderate to heavy traffic on trail Dog friendly (on leash)

WHAT TO BRING Plenty of water Hat or visor

Sunscreen Spouse, partner, kids/grandkids, friends, potential members, dogs

MEETING POINT TO START We will meet at Judy’s car (dark blue Ford Explorer) in the Campbell Park parking lot off Gilman Ave. If there are parking spots available, park in that lot or on the street. WE WILL MEET AT 8:30. WE WILL DEPART FOR THE TRAIL HEAD AT 8:45. If you get there late, take WEST trail going SOUTH and catch up or see us on the return! For more information or clarification contact Judy Armstrong in advance or on that day via email, text message or phone: [email protected] or 408-829-6028.

RUN! WALK! OR STROLL! GO AT YOUR OWN PACE AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN!

CAMPBELL PARK Campbell Avenue and Gilman Avenue. From Downtown Campbell, take a right on Gilman Avenue from Campbell Avenue. Campbell Park is on the left. Trail: We will be starting in Campbell Park going south on Los Gatos Creek Trail following the river on the west side (downtown side.)