SPINNINGS - Week of January 24, 2024

Are You Ready, San Mateo Rotarians?

The Rotary Club of San Mateo Celebrates Its Centennial This Week!

Have you seen the Centennial Banner commemorating the Rotary Club of San Mateo's Centennial?  If you haven't, next time you're in downtown San Mateo, cruise by the Central Park side of the Central Parking Garage & look up.  You'll be impressed!
 
With thanks to Tony Villanueva, Sheila Canzian, the Centennial Committee & Fast Signs for all their efforts to fit so many of our club's notable achievements on one banner! Definitely a job well done!   

Looking forward to seeing you this Tuesday for our Centennial Luncheon

President John and the Centennial Committee have planned what is sure to be a memorable celebration at this Tuesday's meeting.  Try to arrive at Poplar Creek by 11:45 am because the festivities will begin promptly at noon.  

Highlights will include a walk down Memory Lane, champagne & birthday cake, and much more. Looking forward to seeing you then & there.  

A special shout-out to the Centennial Committee who have been busy planning all of our Centennial Events.  Committee members include: President John Barrett, Past President Dick Bennett, President Elect Joan Rosas, Bruce Bean, Anne Campbell, Sheila Canzian, Jim Engel, Carole Groom, Sue Lempert, Jeff Lowenstein, Bernie Mellott, Ross Moilan, Brian Sullivan, Margaret Taylor, and Tony Villanueva.  

Other Centennial activities include:  

A special insert in the San Mateo Daily Journal  

The Gala Dinner on May 15th at the San Mateo Marriott with Rotary International President Gordon McInally in attendance

The Little Library Project - 24 libraries for 2024  

A compilation of oral interviews with long-time San Mateo Rotarians