Tomorrow's meeting gives us the opportunity to meet the leadership of the six Interact Clubs that we sponsor as well as another visit from our Youth Exchange student, Min!
We'll be in the private dining room with a buffet at The Ranch Golf Club Restaurant. This is a "don't miss" chance to meet/greet/hear about Interact projects and the students that make them a reality!
"There is nothing to dislike about La Perla. It is a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant with authentic Mexican food. Jose and Anna, the owners, take great pride in the food, service and experience of their customers which shows in every bite you eat. Their Mole is the best I have found anywhere, and I get it on almost everything - just not the salads.
If you are in the mood for reasonably priced yet excellent Mexican food, stop by La Perla Taqueria. You won't be disappointed."
We had fun, fellowship and stimulating conversations during our inaugural "Last Thursday" Evening MeetUp
Club members were joined by visiting Rotarian PP Bijoya Mishra of the RC of Bhubaneswas, Orissa, India. She is in San Jose for about 6 months staying with her daughter who also joined our MeetUp. We learned that her club is for women only (men are allowed to visit); their current membership is about 45. Dr. Mishra, retired from a career as a professor of chemistry, has turned her energy to chairing her club's Literacy Committee. It was because we had an evening meeting that she was able to join us however she hopes to visit a lunch meeting in the near future.
Last Thursday Monthly Meetups - Informal, No Host Social
evenings - bring in members who can't attend at lunch time
support local businesses by meeting at a different restaurant each month
be more visible in the community
social time with fellow Rotarians
chat about our club projects with newcomers/visitors at the Meetup
potential for new members
MeetUp Events are available at https://www.meetup.com/Rotary-Club-of-San-Jose-East-Evergreen/
2019-20 Rotary International President Mark Daniel Maloney is urging leaders to grow Rotary by creating new Rotary and Rotaract clubs that take advantage of innovative membership models.
In his speech to incoming leaders at the annual training event in San Diego, California, USA, Monday, Maloney said βThe first emphasis is to grow Rotary β to grow our service, to grow the impact of our projects, but most importantly, to grow our membership so that we can achieve more."
During the 2016 Council on Legislation, delegates voted to give Rotary clubs more freedom to decide when, where, and how they meet and the types of membership they offer. Clubs that have taken advantage of the new club flexibility options have reported increased membership; greater diversity in age, professions, and experience; and more engaged members.