The Rotary Club of Almaden Valley have many traditions which have and have not lasted over the many years of the club's existence. The following are a listing of those traditions as best as can be recalled. Newer members can further these traditions as desired.
- Officers
- The current President-Elect announces his board at the Christmas Party
- The past five presidents of the club establish a list of prospective President-Elects. The President-Elect for the coming Rotary year is chosen from the list starting with the name on top
- The Past President serves as the Foundation Chairman
- The President Elect serves as the Membership Chairman
- A new tradition is that the Secretary and Treasurer serve for two years, alternating the start of the two years
- Meetings
- Meeting starts at 12:15pm and the guest speaker time is 1:00-1:30pm
- 100% attendance was mandatory (including makeups)
- Designate two members for each luncheon to be greeters
- Recognize each member and spouse's birthdays and anniversary
- Secretaries were invited to a luncheon on Secretaries week
- Membership
- Phone tree to call members for all occurrences
- Ray Lester always provided the yule logs for the Christmas Party
- Paul Uenaka always provided the poinsettias for the Christmas Party.
- Paul Consentino hosted the Columbus Day Party and Joint Board in Reno/Tahoe
- TO BE CONTINUED
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