AAUW Speech Trek 2021
On February 23rd , AAUW Morgan Hill hosted Speech Trek 2021 via Zoom . Five high school contestants from Oakwood School competed . The topic was : “ Has social media helped or hindered the breaking down of barriers for women and girls ?” Contestants voiced their opinions in a 5-6 minute speech . The winners were : first place , Liliana Jaquet , second place , Jullea Powell , and third place , Jillian Bogosian . A recording of Liliana ’ s speech was sent to AAUW CA to compete in state semi finals . Congratulations to all contestants ! The American Association of University Women ( AAUW ) is the Nation ' s leading voice promoting equity and education for girls and women . Learn more : aauwmh . org
Gilroy Sunrise Rotary Rotary Hosts Annual Speech Contest after 2020 Hiatus
After sucumbing to the uncertainties of C-19 and myopic District leadership last year , forcing the cancelation of their annual speech contest , Gilroy Sunrise Rotary roared back in March to host the annual event . Four students from Gilroy Unified School District - Dr . TJ Owens GECA competed via Zoom conference . All four contestants ; Kimberly Wu , Mathew Fitch , Justin Bushman and Erin Magabo gave amazing speeches and impressed the judges . 1st Place Winner Kimberly Wu advances to the District level contest in April . Congrats to all contestants , and best of luck to Kimberly on the next round ! To learn more about Gilroy Sunrise Rotary : gilroysunriserotary . org / gilroycasunriserotary @ gmail . com
Meals for Heroes , Revenue for Restaurants
Creativity and Collaboration crushes the impact of C-19 as Gilroy Foundation , Downtown Gilroy Business Association , Morgan Hill Community Foundation and Morgan Hill Downtown Association joined forces to raise funds to purchase meals from restaurants in Morgan Hill and Gilroy . Meals are then delivered to medical staff at Saint Louise Regional Hosptial and Du Paul Health Center . Purchased meals provide much needed income for local eateries , and welcome meals for our healthcare workers who have been on the front lines of the pandemic since early 2020 . The program is the brainchild of Cecily Murray and was piloted by Morgan Hill Downtown Association . Partner agencies saw the value and impact of this great plan and jumped into action . The program started in Feb and provides meals Tues , Wed and Thursdays . Currently scheduled to run through April , and could run longer with your help . To donate go to : gilroyfoundation . org or mail your support to : Gilroy Foundation , PO Box 774 Gilroy 95021
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