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International Service in Action: Soccer Balls to Vietnam
Aug. 13, 2015
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Summer Success & Beyond: Jobs For Youth
Aug. 20, 2015
Summer for many is a time for vacation, travel, relaxation, and special memories. Unfortunately for others, that is not the case, especially in what is considered "hot spots" that exist throughout the city. As a special initiative of the City of San Jose, 207 primarily underserved youth and young adults were given a first time work experience of five weeks of paid employment. The initiative included a one week job readiness seminar hosted by the City of San Jose, four days of actual work and one day of weekly training. Support and mentoring was offered by job coaches who worked with the individual participants. Salaries were paid by The Work2Future Foundation, but the actual work took place at various partner site locations. Brian Hames of the City of San Jose Works Program will give a detailed presentation of the who, what, why, where, and how of this very successful initiative that left an imprint and impacted the lives of more than two hundred local youth and their families. Brian Hames, MS, CPRP was born and raised in San Jose. His family has a long lineage in the San Jose area and is a 5th generation San Jose resident. Brian went to California State University, Chico for his undergraduate degree in Recreation administration. After Graduating, Brian worked for the City of Chico, developing public special events for the recreation department. After a 4 year stint with the Chico, Brian moved back to San Jose and begin working at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose and ran their teen and after school programs, focused on at-risk youth from the local neighborhood surrounding the museum. Brian, then went back to school and received his Masters Degree from San Jose State University in Recreation Management. Brian's studies in the Master program focused on developing recreation program for incarcerated youth to combat PTSD, and marketing. Brian, began working for the City of San Jose, Parks, Recreation And Neighborhood Services department in 2008. Brian has worked with seniors, at-risk youth, sports, leisure classes, and special events. Brian was selected to manage the San Jose Works Program in the Summer of 2015. He also holds the title of Certified Park and Recreation Professional ( CPRP) as distinguish by The National Recreation and Park Association. Brian is married to his wife Rosie, they currently live in Gilroy. They enjoy spending time with their "kids" that consist of 2 cats , Maynard and Gracie, and their 2 dogs, Kodi and Lucy. |
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Innovative Initiative: The Silicon Valley Health Corps
Aug. 27, 2015
Fred Ferrer and the Health Trust is the creator of the Silicon Valley Health Corps, which received an initial 6 year AmeriCorps grant. Over 140 AmeriCorps members conducted direct service, hands-on work at over 10 sites to build multiple community and school gardens and reach thousands of residents with nutrition education. In total, Americorps members donated and sold over 452,638 pounds and 53,164 pounds, respectively, of local produce to low-income families from 2012 to 2015. That is the equivalent of 13 tractor trailer loads of (healthy, organically grown) food!
Frederick J. Ferrer, a nationally recognized expert in child development and nonprofit leadership strategies and an active community leader in Silicon Valley for more than 30 years, was named Chief Executive Officer of The Health Trust in November, 2007. Prior to joining The Health Trust, Ferrer headed his own national consulting firm, Manzanita Solutions, and previously served as Executive Director of Estrella Family Services in San Jose for 19 years, His expertise in child development and family support was put to good use in his volunteer positions as past chair and commissioner of the FIRST 5 Commission of Santa Clara County and as a current board member of Rocketship Charter Elementary Schools. Ferrer’s community involvement has also spanned a wide range, including American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley where he is a member of Class XI and a former member of the Board. He was honored with the coveted John Gardner Leadership Award from ALF, PACT’S Community Builder Award, Gardner Health Center’s Silent Heroes in Health Care Award, Santa Clara County Human Relations Award and the Kindred Spirit Award from the Children’s Discovery Museum. He served on the board of United Way Silicon Valley and is a community advisor to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Ferrer holds a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University, an M.S. from San Jose State University and an honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Santa Clara University. He is also a graduate of the Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations and Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management Program at Harvard University. He was on the adjunct faculty at Santa Clara University’s Graduate School of Education for 11 years. He has been on the adjunct faculty at De Anza College for over 20 years. Ferrer is also an Aspen Institute Fellow, having completed the Pahara-Aspen Education Fellowship program. |
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State of the State
Sep. 24, 2015
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Health & Wellness
Oct. 01, 2015
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Focus: Crab Feed Planning
Oct. 15, 2015
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Human Trafficking in Our Backyard: Call To Action
Oct. 22, 2015
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State of the County: News You Can Use
Nov. 05, 2015
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Water District Update and Alviso: The History, The Change, and Future Vision
Nov. 12, 2015
Richard P. Santa, long time resident of Alviso and Director of District 3, Santa Clara County Water Board, will give a brief update about the current status of water in the country, and speak in greater detail about the history, present, and projected future of this very unique community nestled at the northern tip of San Jose and historic entrance to the south Bay.
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Plastic Pollution in the Ocean
Nov. 19, 2015
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Distribution followed by club meeting - getting ready for Dec 5th event!
Nov. 23, 2015
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Meeting Location Caspian Villages 2881 The Villages Pkwy, San Jose 95135
Dec. 03, 2015
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Vietnamese Community in San Jose
Dec. 10, 2015
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Supt at Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.Meeting at Grace Church 2650 Aborn Road Evergreen
Dec. 17, 2015
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San Jose Evergreen Community College District
Jan. 07, 2016
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Police Department's Body Worn Camera Project
Jan. 14, 2016
Captain Anthony Mata will discuss the police department's Body Worn Camera Project. This is a very timely topic so please plan on attending..A twenty year veteran of the San Jose Police Department, Anthony Mata is currently the Foothill Division Captain responsible for the police services in that area. He also implemented the current body worn camera program while assigned as a Lieutenant in the Chief's Office. |
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Denise and John Tell Us about Themselves
Feb. 04, 2016
Our two newest members, Denise Henkes and John Goldstein, will be the program. They will each give a 15 minute talk about themselves, family, passions, etc. This program will be great for anyone interested in joining the club since they will see the high caliber of the people that join the Rotary Club of San Jose East/Evergreen (SJEE). It will also be a great time for longer term members we might not have seen for a while to get back into the swing of things. As you can tell, the club is starting to grow, we have inducted 5 new members since July 1, 2015. From serving on the District 5170 Membership Committee, I know that inducting 5 new members is one of the highest for any club in the District. With 3 members leaving (one unfortunately through death, one moving, one deciding Rotary was not her thing) we have a net gain of 2. There are more potential members that will shortly submit applications. Soooooooooo.......now is the time to help us grow the club...........................
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History of San Jose and The Media's Effect
Feb. 11, 2016
Hilbert Morales, Publisher Emeritus of El Observador, the Spanish language newspaper in San Jose and welcome regular visitor to the club, will speak on the role of local community news in its development socially, economically, and its influence on public policy. He will look at how the city of San Jose chnaged from a citywide election to election by district. |