Steve and Terri Landon will speak on:
Seed Balls
Niles Rotarians, Steve and Terri Landon, will discuss the work of their committee and demonstrate for the club members how to construct a seed bal
Speaker
August 11, 2022: Senator Bob Wieckowski
Senator Bob Wieckowski will be speaking on:
Legislative Update
Legislative update and what impacts on our district, latest legislation passed by Senator Wieckowski
Senator Bob Wieckowski was re-elected to a second term on Nov. 6, 2018 and represents the 10th Senate District in the California State Legislature. The district stretches from southern Alameda County into Santa Clara County and shares the member’s focus on job creation, clean technologies, protecting our environment and reducing unnecessary regulations. Senator Wieckowski also sits on the following committees. Appropriation; Budget and Fiscal Review; Environmental Quality; Housing; Judiciary; Legislative Ethics and Transportation.
August 4, 2022 Speaker: Ed Stevenson
Ed Stevenson will be speaking on:
Alameda County Water District Update
There are two key things you rely on your water agency to provide you: the quality of water you demand, and the quantity of water you need. During this talk, Alameda County Water District (ACWD) General Manager Ed Stevenson returns to the Niles Rotary Club to talk about what ACWD is doing to ensure you have both. The month of August is “International Water Quality Awareness Month,” and Ed will talk about the quality of your drinking water. And, as everyone knows, California and the west remain in an unprecedented drought which is heading toward its fourth year. Ed will talk about how we are doing collectively to weather the drought – and to deal with a changing climate ahead.
Ed Stevenson, The Board of Directors appointed Ed Stevenson as Alameda County Water District’s General Manager effective July 2, 2021. Mr. Stevenson’s background includes over 24 years of experience in engineering, public works contracting and construction, operations, new development, water supply, water quality, information technology, rates and charges, customer service, and utility management. Mr. Stevenson is a Bay Area native and a San Jose University alumnus. He is a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California, a member of the American Waterworks Association, Past President of the Bay Area Waterworks Association, and holds several other professional certifications.
July 21, 2022 Speaker: Toni Shellen
Toni Shellen will be speaking on:
Gun Violence: A Public Health and Safety Crisis
Gun Violence has been an issue of public health and safety in our nation for many years, and has worsened during the pandemic. No other developed nation has as many guns, as much gun violence, or gun deaths as the U.S. Brady United Against Gun Violence (formerly known as “The Brady Campaign”) is one of America’s oldest gun violence prevention organizations, and its history of success goes back decades. Learn facts about gun violence, Brady’s programs to reduce gun violence, and what you can do to support sensible change.
Toni Shellen is a Bay area native and has lived in Fremont for 50 years. Toni earned her degree and teaching credential at San Jose State University and taught elementary school in the Fremont Unified School District until her retirement in 2006. For many years, she has been involved with organizations promoting peace, non-violence, and social justice. Following the Sandy Hook tragedy, Toni founded the Tri-City Alameda County Chapter of Brady United Against Gun Violence. She is President of the chapter, and serves on the CA Brady Chapters’ Executive Committee. Toni also serves on the Tri-City Interfaith Council.
Niles (Fremont) Rotary Speaker Jung-Ho Pak (October 18, 2018)
Why I Hate Classical Music – A revealing and honest discussion by a nationally recognized conductor about why he thinks everyone has got it wrong when it comes to the performing arts, and why he’s determined to change the industry, including the Fremont Symphony. A New Adventure BEGINS! Don’t miss out on a fantastic season. Mission Statement: INSPIRE JOY! Jung-Ho Pak, Artistic Advisor & Conductor said, ” It’s time to revolutionize the symphonic experience. I want to go for the brass ring; to create something that has never existed before.” First Concert was Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 3 P.M. at the new James Logan Center for the Performing Arts titled BRAVO! BROADWAY.
Niles (Fremont) Rotary Speaker David M. Joseph, Ph.D (October 11, 2018)
Nearly 3 million Americans served overseas in support of the war in Vietnam. Another 3 million have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11. Hundreds of thousands more have served in support of combat operations in Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa and many places in between. For many of our veterans, the experience of coming home from war is stressful and difficult. David’s presentation focused on some of the most common challenges our veterans face, and how we can work together to welcome them home.
