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January 2022
Vocational Service Month
Vocational Service in Action
By Rotary Service and Engagement
Vocational Service is the essence of Rotary and serves as the foundation from which we serve our communities around the world. Vocational Service calls on us to empower others by using our unique skills and expertise to address community needs and help others acquire or refine skills and advance their professional opportunities.
Read on for some examples of vocational service in action:
San Jose Spotlight reported on this important milestone in the story of Veggielution, one of our club's projects in East San Jose.
Thousands of energized Interactors were inspired this past Sunday, November 7th. They truly had a good time. FLC2021 returned in person at Independence High school in San Jose, and our club members were there to provide support and adult presence for the students.
Our Rotarians, Francesca Medina, Nick Leon, Robbie Izat and Deepali Sinha, talked directly to students during registration, supervised them during workshops and at lunch, and certainly helped the Interactors further connect with Rotary. A lot of students had never seen or met a Rotarian until Sunday! Just being there went a long way for not only safety but for strengthening the connection.
FLC2021 has come to a close. Our Rotations will be there for a smooth and strong FLC2022 as well!
Lots of Energy and Spirit
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Our latest International Project is in Mali, Africa
The Baobab Learning Center (BLC) began in 2016 as a 501(c)(3) charity in the USA, with programs in Mali, Africa. Our programs for the empowerment of children, women, young adults, and communities are supported by generous donations from people like you.
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Our Mission
A Brighter Future for Children
Children in rural areas of the world’s poorest countries like Mali often have little access to education. BLC houses 30 children and provides meals, clothing, and tutoring to 35 others to ensure their success in school and to prepare them to contribute to their communities as good citizens of their country, and good stewards of the land and the water around them.
Empowering Women
BLC has two shea butter processing facilities where over 100 women learned to process nuts they gather into shea butter to sell in a co-op. We teach women in the village skills that include cooking, childcare, hygiene, entrepreneurship, and management.
Empowering Young Adults
After the Malian army repelled terrorist attacks near our center, vulnerable young adults were invited to hear presentations by educators, health practitioners, and more. The youth then chose one of eight program areas to receive vocational training and internships. Without jobs, young adults are subject to predatory recruitment by ISIS terrorists.
Great news! Solar Panels
The Baobab Center is grateful to the Rotary Club of San Jose East Evergreen and The Step It Up Foundation for a 2021 grant for solar voltaic panels at our main Center and the two shea butter and grain processing facilities. We will encourage the contractor to include young adults in our programs to assist with the work in the July of 2021 as part of their vocational training.
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Club Board Meeting
ZOOMFeb 10, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM -
In-Person Crab Feed
Flames Eatery & BarFeb 25, 2022
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM -
Dinner with Jennifer Jones - RI President 2022-23
Blackhawk MuseumFeb 27, 2022
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM -
Club Board Meeting
ZOOMMar 10, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
President
President-elect
Treasurer
Secretary
Director-Community Service
Director-Club Service
Director-Youth Service
Director-International Service
The Rotary Foundation
We Care Chair
Membership Chair
Club Comunications
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