High Gear Bulletin

 

Wednesday, september 2, 2026

High Gear Editor: Mr. Zoom

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President Jerry Winges opened the meeting just after 12:15pm. We said the Pledge of Allegiance, then Fritz Brauner gave the invocation.
 
CONGRATULATIONS!
Bobba Venkatadri was recognized as Rotarian of the Month
 
Upcoming  Events  
  • September 19—9:30-12:30
Sequoia High School Diaper Drive, in partnership with the Jackie Speier Foundation
1201 Brewster Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94062
 
  • September 19—9:00-12:00
Coastal Clean Up with District 5150 Clubs
Multiple locations
  • September 26-29
Special District Event
District 5150 Visit to One Rotary Center in Chicago
 
Fellowship Moment
  • A report was given about Jim Shypertt’s celebration of life gathering on August 28.
  • Frances Boscacci shared about her new grandson.

 
Jay Miller talked about “The Four-Way Test" featured in the September issue of the Rotary magazine.
 
Other News
  • Paul Watermulder announced a Topgolf fundraiser on November 15th to support scholarships, with tickets priced at $150 and sponsorship opportunities available.
 
  • Jennifer Pence announced the results and prizes for Restaurant Bingo. The winners were Jonnie and Anita Dukes along with Christine and Jeff Krolik.
Upcoming Meetings
  • Septempber 9, 2026
No Meeting
The Club will be Dark.
  • September 16, 2026 
Jackie Speier, Before Crisis Strikes: Strengthening San Mateo County Families
Jackie Speier will explore the growing challenges facing families in San Mateo County and what we can do before struggle becomes crisis. She’ll highlight promising solutions, including the new Baby Bonus Project, that provides families with resources and support when they can make the greatest difference.
  • September 30, 2026
Melissa Colla, Hillsborough Chief of Police, Flock Talk: How Cities Are Benefiting from ALPR Technology
Learn how Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are helping to improve public safety, investigate crime, and make more informed use of technology in their communities.
 
Featured Speaker
The scheduled speaker (Ashley Kinney, Saratoga Wildlife Care Center) was unable to attend due to a traffic accident on the freeway, so the group enjoyed extended fellowship time.
 
President Jerry adjourned the meeting .
 
 
 
Speakers
Sep 09, 2026
No Meeting

The Club will be Dark on September 9th.

Sep 16, 2026 12:15 PM
Before Crisis Strikes: Strengthening San Mateo County Families
Sep 30, 2026 12:15 PM
Flock Talk: How Cities Are Benefiting from ALPR Technology
Oct 07, 2026 12:15 PM
Creating Our Rotary Moments
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Member Birthdays
Sheryl Young
September 3
 
Suzanne Juptner
September 15
 
Maki Kobayashi
September 26
 
Anniversaries
Bob Doerr
Ann Doerr
September 8
 
Joe La Mariana
Terri Baldocchi
September 11