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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. |
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TRF Overview and International Projects
Feb. 18, 2016
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