2025 Meetings and Presentations Month Presentation Presenter January 22 SIR Branch5 Website Presentation Cathedral of Basilica John Hansen – Branch5 Webmaster John Whittier – Branch5 Assistant Secretary – Membership February 26 SIR Branch5 Website Update Stock Market Ins/Outs, Ups/Downs John Hansen – Branch5 Webmaster Artie Green – Financial Advisor with Cognizant Wealth Advisers March 26 On Trade and Tariffs Adina Ardelean – SC University Economics Professor April 23 Introduction to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Alice Dang – Santa Clara County Health Dept. May 28 Trivia Game Gary Hornberger – Branch Asst. Treasurer June 25 How Do Cities Pay Their Bills? Leslie Parks – Municipal Finance Consultant / Former Economic Development Consultant for San Jose July 23 (Summer BBQ) Summer BBQ Reservation Form Sweet Adelines Quartet August 27 Brain Disorders Dr. Ryan Taylor – Stanford Neuroscience September 24 High Speed Rail San Jose to Merced Rod Diridon – Former Transportation Supervisor October 22 Three Giants Off The California Coast (Whales) Richard Holmboe – Performance Speaker Richard Holmboe – Bio Photos November 19 (3rd Wednesday) The Secret History of Silicon Valley – Video Steve Blank – Photos December 3 (Holiday Party on 1st Wednesday) MVHS Madrigal Singers Reservation Form
