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Niles Rotary has a tradition of community service in the Tri City area for more than 78 years, including Feed the Hungry at Centerville Free Dining Room in Fremont since 1992.

“Whether the Niles Rotarian decides to help in the kitchen, serve food in the dining room, manage the welcome table greeting and taking down needed statistics, inviting in those taking comfort in a warm and healthy meal and directing diners to their tables, or some other needed task to help this monthly volunteer service run efficiently- we all share one thing in common, GRATITUDE.” …Sherry Higgs

On Thursday, June 30, 2016 wearing their new red or blue Niles Rotary shirts, Niles Rotarians served 126 free meatloaf dinners, with help from Past Presidents Chuck Canada and Sandi Pantages.

Volunteers also participate by donating canned food, and travel size sundries.

Join Niles Rotarians at Centerville Free Dining Room, 4360 Central Avenue, Fremont, on the next 5th Thursday, September 29, 2016 to set up from 2:00-4:00pm or to serve meals 3:45-6:00pm. This event takes place every 5th Thursday of any month there is a 5th Thursday throughout the year.

Held at the Centerville Presbyterian Church – “Feed the Hungry” Program

Event Chair : Rose Evernden-Andrade

Last Saturday night, June 25, 2016 President Lisa Lorenz was officially given the boot. Elvis showed up to do it in style as President Lisa arrived in a stretch limousine with none other than our own Bubba (not Gump) driving.
Greeted by throngs of Rotarians and Rotary friends in boa’s with fans in hand (things get hot when you stand up front right President Lisa?) to kick off the party. Daren & Sandra Young entertained and hosted an amazing dinner and much fun was had. President Lisa had a personal performance by none other than Elvis!

Wendy was spotted with a second Elvis at the sign in table – can’t tell who the real Elvis was! By the way, where the heck was Melissa DiMatteo anyhow and why is Elvis wearing her badge? Was she kidnapped?

Angus made a bit of a stiff appearance, but had his dry comedy as always and did get some laughs. We were disappointed he wasn’t in his church girl’s skirt (Scottish Kilt), but we’re sure there will be more opportunities for that. Mark Crutcher did ‘the reading’ as is customarily prepared by Dick McKay in the demotion ceremony itself – thank you Mark. Many were asking where you get your hair done (contact Mark for info). A well deserved and standing ovation was given to our beautiful Tammi Souza as President Lisa presented her the award of “Rotarian of the Year.”
The weather  was warm and perfect for a gorgeous sunset from the Milpitas hills. Past President Steve made sure there was a large commercial sized fan on site for President Lisa when she stood to address her followers – she did say that it was a bittersweet moment in that at this point, she really will miss being Prez! Great job President Lisa – you are warm and wonderful – you’ve done an amazing job!