Rotary Recognized by ‘Hawgs for Dogs’
photo credit: Eric Haas-Stapleton
Alameda County Deputy Sheriff Ruben Pola, Incoming President Misti Short, Sam Saiu, Bill Moran, 2024-25 CV Rotary President Dan Willits and Steve Nicosia.
On April 9, the Rotary Club of Castro Valley was recognized by “Hawgs for Dogs,” a motorcycle club that works closely with Guide Dogs for America. Castro Valley Rotary donated $2500 to the Hawgs for Dogs last Fall at the annual “Dogs and Deputies” community outreach event held at Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park. In 2024, close to 3000 attended. “Dogs and Deputies 2025” will be held September 30, 2025. Hawgs for Dogs members Sam Saiu, Bill Moran and Steve Nicosia were in attendance.
Hawgs for Dogs are from a machinist union, and they ride their Harley Motorcycles to raise money for Guide Dogs of America. “Hawgs for Dogs” are known for always providing their 30-foot blowup Spuds McKenzie dog to help promote community events. For more information on this outstanding organization, use search and insert “Hawgs for Dogs.”
Plaques were presented to both The Rotary Club of Castro Valley as well as Misti Short, Club President in 2025-26, and owner of Classy Canine’s Wiggle Rumps and Wiggle Rumps ReTail, for her efforts on behalf of “Hawgs for Dogs.” The plaques read “In Recognition and with Gratitude and Sincere Appreciation The Hawgs for Dogs West Coast Chapter and the International Association of Machinists Would Like to Give Thanks To Rotary Club of Castro Valley for the 2024 HAWGS FOR DOGS and for Contributing to the Overall Success of Guide Dogs of America.” A separate plaque was presented to Misti Short for her continuing support of Hawgs for Dogs and Guidedogs of America.
The Rotary Club of Castro Valley is currently providing hybrid meetings with both in-person luncheons at Redwood Canyon and online on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. Speakers and links to the meetings are posted at www.castrovalleyrotary.orgunder Upcoming Events. The Club welcomes individuals who want to make a positive impact locally, nationally, and internationally.
Picture of Plaque presentation by Eric Haas-Stapleton
Picture Identification: Alameda County Deputy Sheriff Ruben Pola, Incoming President Misti Short, Sam Saiu, Bill Moran, 2024-25 CV Rotary President Dan Willits and Steve Nicosia
