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The Speaker for January 14: Carl Salas
Climate Change: Fun Facts, Future Solutions (and no boring graphs)
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Talk Description: Carl will discuss the metrics and money associated with promising new climate change technologies. He’ll compare those with established technologies while also discussing ambiguities associated with many climate change solutions.
Bio:
Carl Salas is Co-Founder and Principal of Salas-O'Brien Engineers, Inc. a firm of over 3,800 employees that provides a full range of engineering and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. Carl is known for his expertise in sustainable design and commitment to helping clients achieve their goals. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, Carl is on the front lines of building a more sustainable world in practical, actionable ways. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Lunch Order for January 14th Meeting
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Scott's Seafood will provide lunch ($30*) at Wednesday's meeting. The buffet lunch menu includes:
Starters: Caesar Salad (VGT),
Entrees: Meat Loaf, Blackened Red Snapper, Eggplant Parmesan (VGT)
Sides: Roasted Vegetables (VGT), Jambalaya Rice (VGT)
Important note: If you have a 10-pack, you still need to register, so we have enough food.
*Rotary is underwriting the Service Charge and Sales Tax. Your lunch reservation is non-refundable once the order is placed on Monday at noon.
Rotary Gala 2026
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The Meeting Summary for January 7, 2026
President Matt rang the bell to commence meeting #5504 of the Rotary Club of San Jose, thanking the Gala Committee for manning the greeting line.
CMT's best night of the year is their annual gala, which will take place on Saturday, January 31 at the San Jose Civic.
Brian Adams from the Spirit Committee entertained us with what he claimed were President Matt's Top Ten New Year's Resolutions. Watch the video to fully appreciate the fun.
Past President Heather introduced our speaker, Magician and Mentalist Jay Alexander, who spent the next 20 minutes dazzling us with feats of mind reading.
Respectfully submitted by Jay Corbett, Meeting Summaries Committee
To see all pictures, click here thanks to Hal Hendrickson, Photography Committee.
Video is available here.
New Member Jane Lin
Jane Lin is the Chief Investment Officer of AlphaX, with nearly a decade of experience in real estate investment, development, and capital strategy. She designs investment products, scales acquisitions, and drives innovative housing solutions. At AlphaX, she helped position the firm as the first in California to execute AB1033, pioneering fee-simple ownership for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Jane has managed and deployed more than $400 million across portfolios of missing-middle housing, single-family homes, townhomes, ADU communities, and commercial properties. Earlier in her career, she oversaw commercial asset management and portfolio strategy at a Silicon Valley real estate firm, working on office, retail, and mixed-use developments.
In addition, Jane is Vice President of the Small Builders Association. She is also a housing thought leader with a real estate social platform exceeding 3 million views. Jane holds a Master’s in Real Estate Development and Planning from UC Berkeley.
Calendar
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
Speaker: Carl Salas
Climate Change: Fun Facts, Future Solutions (and no boring graphs)
January 14th 2026 at 12:15 pm
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Speaker: Hugh Coppen
Keystone Legacy: Be Like an Elephant
January 21st 2026 at 12:15 pm
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Speaker: Dr. Hongbin Li
The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China
January 28th 2026 at 12:15 pm
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Speaker: Amanda Tyler
Habeas Corpus: Its History And Current Relevance
February 11th 2026 at 12:15 pm
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