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Philippine Medical Mission
Mar. 30, 2017
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San Jose
Apr. 06, 2017
Council Member Raul Peralez will discuss San Jose today and where Rotary can assist. Raul serves as the elected City Council representative for the district 3 area of San José, California. Prior to taking office he served for 8 years as a San José police officer, and ten years a substitute high school and alternative education teacher, involving work with students in the juvenile justice system. He was recognized by YMCA Project Cornerstone as the 2013 Adult Role Model of the Year and as an Emerging Leader by the Silicon Valley Latino magazine. As a city councilmember, his focus is on economic vitality, public transportation, addressing issues of housing, homelessness, and public safety. He obtained a degree in Mathematics from San José State University and as a lifelong resident of San José, Councilmember Peralez continues to give back to his community through his work and volunteering in his free time. |
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San Jose Police Department
Apr. 20, 2017
Captain Kihmm oversees the Foothill Division located in the eastern foothills of San Jose which covers an area of approximately 42 square miles and has population close to 295,000 residents. Captain Kihmm is in his 26th year as a police officer and has promoted through the ranks to a Police Captain. He has been in several different assignments including being the Adjutant to the Chief of Police and commanding the Homicide Unit. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from San Diego State University in 1990. Captain Kihmm has attended numerous professional training courses, but two of his highlights were graduating from the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Point Leadership Program and the FBI’s National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Topic San Jose Police Department’s “21st Century Policing”-Strengthening community policing and trust among law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. |
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Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
Apr. 27, 2017
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Attend the District Conference
May 04, 2017
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The Voice Of Silicon Valley
May 25, 2017
Raised in the Silicon Valley, I went to San Jose State University and majored in Raised two daughters, spending countless hours as School PTA President. My talk is called “Decades of Sunny Mornings” as that is what I and my listeners had for nearly I have watched this Valley go from prune orchards to high tech and love the place I call home! |
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Santa Clara Valley Water District Update
Jun. 01, 2017
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Santa Clara County 4H and Clover Foundation
Jun. 08, 2017
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Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Jun. 29, 2017
Tara Martin-Milius, facilitator, teacher, and community leader, supports the development of communities through collaboration, contribution, and celebration. An organic gardener, she is committed to sustainability in environment, fiscal practices, transportation and land use. Her business focuses on helping groups achieve their goals and teaching management ‘soft skills’ topics. She is currently working with Silicon Valley Clean Energy as Outreach Coordinator. Introducing Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is redefining the local electricity market, providing our residents and businesses with new clean energy choices—renewable and 100% carbon-free electricity at competitive rates. Twelve communities in Santa Clara County formed SVCE, creating a community-owned agency. For these communities, SVCE is now your official electricity provider.
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Teen Challenge Residential Substance Abuse Rehab Centers
Jul. 20, 2017
Spencer grew up surrounded by family members that were substance abusers. He was a full-blown addict by age 15. He entered Long Island Teen Challenge in 2010. His parents died from the substance abuse issues they had.
Spencer is married to Danielle, a Teen Challenge graduate. She is also the Program Director for South Bay Teen Challenge. They have a nine year old girl, Grace, and a three year old boy, Abraham. He is currently attending SJCC, working on a dual degree for chemical dependency counseling & business.
He is on the “Tech Team” for the Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force. He has been the Director of South Bay Teen Challenge in San Jose since April of 2014. He manages two residential centers, the Alum Rock Women & Children Center & the Asbury Family Center. He plans to get his ministerial credentials and to open more Teen Challenge discipleship programs and re-entry houses in the Bay Area.
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Rotary Youth Exchange
Jul. 27, 2017
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Alum Rock Counseling Center
Aug. 03, 2017
Steve Eckert will discuss:
Steve Eckert, Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a seasoned behavioral health services Chief Executive Officer who has deep expertise in serving children, youth and their families. Steve is the new Chief Executive Officer of Alum Rock Counseling Center, a 44 year well respected and growing multiservice counseling nonprofit with 100 caring staff and 50 volunteers, serving 3000 children and families primarily in East San Jose in our clinic and in over 50 schools. While at East Bay Agency for Children, he managed contracts with 30 different school sites, opened a health center, operated after school and family resource centers, and ran a therapeutic pre-school. He subsequently led the largest behavioral health agency in the North Bay, providing behavioral health services for adults. Steve has been engaged in fundraising for many years, and is very comfortable meeting with donors and funders. Steve has been very active in county provider consortiums and state-wide associations, and is known and respected by peers in the East Bay, North Bay and around the State. |
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Aug. 10, 2017
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District 5170 District Governor Elect
Aug. 17, 2017
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East Valley Family YMCA
Aug. 31, 2017
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India Currents
Sep. 07, 2017
Vandana Kumar is a publishing executive with a 30-year track record in the industry and is a founder of India Currents magazine. India Currents is largest Indian American magazine in the United States reaching over 200,000 readers every month through its print and online editions. Vandana also serves on the Friends of PACT Advisory Board and the Advisory Board of Narika. Topic for the day: The Role of Ethnic Media |
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San Jose Job Corps
Sep. 21, 2017
Chris Allen, Deputy Center Director for San Jose Job Corps Center, will give an overview of the Job Corps Center. There will also be a description of the community outreach program. Mr. Chris Allen has over fifteen years being in education in various roles as a counselor, teacher and administrator. He has nine years of Job Corps experience and six as the Deputy Center Director of the San Jose Job Corps Center. He is passionate and committed to the success of young adults and believes strongly in leadership and personal accountability. He graduated the Job Corps Executive Management Program obtaining his Master Degree in Management and also has a Master Degree in Education Counseling. Please see attached file for photo.
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State of the State of California
Sep. 28, 2017
Ash Kalra was elected to represent the 27th Assembly District in November 2016 and is the first Indian American elected to the State Legislature. The district encompasses eastern portions of the city of San Jose. A resident of that city for most of his life, Ash previously represented the 2nd District on the San Jose City Council. During his time serving as a councilmember, he provided a voice on a number of issue areas, including improved schools and transportation options, and a cleaner environment as well as providing the tools for effective public safety. Notably, he has fought to maintain funding in the face of cuts to public safety, specifically to restore the San Jose Police Department’s burglary unit and the Violent Crimes Enforcement Team. He has also worked to bring economic incentives to the area and given a strong voice to extend BART into Silicon Valley. Before serving on the city council, Ash spent 11 years as an attorney in the Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office. Previously, he taught at San Jose State University and at high schools in Washington DC. During his tenure on the city council, he was a law professor at Lincoln Law School of San Jose. Among the many non-profit boards that he has served include the Santa Clara County Bar Association, the Asian Law Alliance, Somos Mayfair, and the South Asian Bar Association. Ash lives in Hayes, the same San Jose neighborhood where he grew up. He is one of the founders of the Hayes Neighborhood Association. He is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he has a degree in communications and has a law degree from Georgetown University. |