Verandas Beach House 401 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach CA 90266 7:15 AM Sports and the Studio We ll hear from Fox sports commentator Rob Stone, known for his Stone-isms. Rotarian Jim Hunter introduced Rob and President Mark Burton presented a certificate for 100 Polio Vaccinations given in his name. Rob joined FOX Sports in 2012 as the lead studio host for all of FOX Sports soccer, college football and college basketball programing. He has anchored coverage of Major League Soccer, the U.S. Men s and Women s National teams. He hosted over 40 editions of FIFA WOMEN S WORLD CUP TODAY during the 2015 Women s World Cup in Canada. Thank You for coming to our meeting. The Rotarian of the Month of September President Mark Burton announced that he had chosen Dr. Chris Ullman as his Rotarian of the Month. Dr. Chris has been instrumental in smoothing the transition to our new venue at Veranda s Beach House. Congratulations for all of your support to our club. Today s Program September 11 Our MBFD 9/11 Memorial Story We ll hear from Rotarian Scott Yanofsky and MBFD Captain Tim O Brien. Scott was the designer of the Memorial that is located next to the Downtown Fire Station. Page 1
************************************************************************************** Community Service Update Community Service Director David Gendron talked about the Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the pier. We are looking to have Rotarians greet visitors as they visit this MB Attraction. The expectation is we will encourage visitors to give money as they come into visit. Later in the week Dave emailed us about Vision To Learn Opportunities. There are some upcoming opportunities to volunteer in the Vision to Learn screening process at numerous nearby schools. Our club continues to financially support Vision to Learn and volunteering is a great way to see how our funds are making a difference. Its first-come, first-serve, so please do not hesitate in signing up. Environmental Charter MS has been added to the list. Our own Ken Deemer sits on the board of this school (as well as another MS and HS). Our club along with Charlie Steinmetz's Foundation contributed funds to VTL specifically earmarked for these schools. Hopefully you can find a time to go. You can sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4ea4ae23aafa7-vision Members Larry Johnson thanked all of the Rotarians that participated in preparing the Gourmet Dinner that was purchased at our Celebrate Manhattan Beach fundraiser. A big thanks to Matt Peck and Maggie at the grill; Paul Allman and Sharon for the musical entertainment; James Kennedy, Vinny Fazzino, Jim McFarland and his wife Christine, Shannon Ryan, Mark and Dickie Burton, and Roger Cox. Thanks for putting on a fantastic dinner and supporting Rotary. Past President Jan Rhees will once again head up our Family of Rotary. This is our way of reaching out to members that need our support. Dear Fellow MB Rotarians: Houston Relief In a time of extreme need for Texans displaced by Hurricane Harvey, the city of Manhattan Beach is coming together to aid the small town of Cleveland, Texas. The Manhattan Beach Unified School District and the City of Manhattan Beach, along with Manhattan Beach service organizations, churches, and residents, have started the ACT campaign Aid Cleveland Texas. Cleveland, a small town of 8,000 residents, is just one of the many communities around Houston that went underwater. The Cleveland Independent School District, which has been closed for the past week, serves 4,100 students 85% of whom are on meal assistance plans. It is also the hometown of Dr. Ben Dale, Mira Costa High School principal. The ACT Campaign is rallying Manhattan Beach residents to contribute to a drive for much-needed supplies, which will be delivered to Cleveland, Texas by next weekend. Cleveland city leaders have indicated that their greatest needs are in the following categories, which will be collected at the designated school site or at City Hall: Hygiene Kits (MBMS); Clothing Kits (Mira Costa); School Supplies Kits (Meadows, Grand View, Pacific); Baby Supplies Kits (Pennekamp): Blankets, Pillows, Towels (Pacific); Cleaning Supplies Kits (Mira Costa); Scrubbing Supplies (Robinson); Pet Supplies (Grand View); Shoes (Skechers has already generously committed to donate shoes to Cleveland) Please see the ACT Aid Cleveland Texas Facebook page for details on what items should go in the kits. Page 2
The items will be collected on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 5 and 6, at City Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and at the school sites from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hundreds of volunteers will be needed on these days for collections. Please watch this space and the ACT Aid Cleveland Texas Facebook page as details become available. Additionally, cash donations are also being accepted at the ACT Campaign (MBX Foundation) http://mbxfoundation.org/shop/hurricane-relief, a Manhattan Beach-based IRS registered 501 (3) tax-exempt organization that will send proceeds directly to the ACT Campaign; the American Red Cross via the MBMS Red Cross Youth Club (Checks may be made out to American Red Cross (memo field: MBMS ARC Fundraiser) and dropped at any school front office; or Good360 (to serve the entire disaster area). If you have time to join me, I will be volunteering on Wednesday at Mira Costa from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Finally, I have been in contact with the Rotary Club of Cleveland's President, Mr. Scott Lambert. Scott will let us know how our MB Rotary Club can assist. Yours in Rotary with Kind regards, Mark Programs September 18 The current state of our District - We ll hear from Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi on what is happening in our District. September 25 The current state of the State of California - We ll hear from Senator Ben Allen on what is happening in Sacramento. Save the Date Sunday, September 17 Sample microbrews. We re meeting at the Strand Brewing Company, 2201 Dominguez St., Torrance, CA 90501. - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Dog friendly; guitars and harmonicas welcome. There will be a BBQ food truck. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Mark Lipps - 310-849-9181 Sunday, September 24 President s Reception Lido s Page 3
Local Rotary Make-Up Clubs Rotarians Participate at Weekly Meetings Tuesday Hermosa Beach 12:15 pm PV Sunset 7:00 pm Wednesday Torrance Sunrise 7:15 am Redondo Beach - 12:15 pm Westchester - 12:15 pm Thursday El Segundo - 12:15 pm LA International Airport - 12:15 pm Lawndale - 12:15 pm Friday Palos Verdes - 12:15 pm For times and locations of other local club meetings go to www.rotary5280.org and scroll down to the District Info area on the right side and click on the When / Where Clubs Meet link for information on all clubs in the district. August 29 September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 August 28 September 03 September 08 September 10 September 10 September 17 September 19 August 29 September 04 September 05 September 11 September 17 Meals on Wheels Schedule Dave Harris Jason Hearne Lisa Hemmat-Lupercio Jordan Holbert Unknown Birthdays Dave Boochever Dr. Ray Padilla Wanda Austin Bill Bloomfield Jim Hallett David Gendron John Rhind Anniversaries Eric & Corinne Iverson 6 yrs Don & Jackie Jung 29 yrs Lee & Allison Walker 25 yrs Jay & Susan Harkenrider 44 yrs Marc & Shannon Castellani 7 yrs John & Karen Russo 58 yrs Matt Peck & Maggie Movius 24 yrs John & Carole Hugunin 51 yrs Officers & Directors 2017-2018 Mark Burton President Ken Deemer President-Elect Shannon Ryan Past President Jay Harkenrider John Rhind Treasurer Russ Samuels Secretary Gerry Morton Director Club Service Programs/COO Mark Lipps Director Club Service Social David Gendron Director Community Service Mark Lipps Director Club Service Social Bob Lanahan Director International Service Loli Ramezani Director Vocational Service Tim Hageman Director Youth Service John Osten Sergeant At Arms Ian Jackson Membership Chair Dave Peters Rotary Foundation Kathleen Terry Peace Chair Cozette Vergari, Governor District 5280 Ian H.S. Riseley, President Rotary International Rotary: Making a Difference ------------------------------------------- ROTES QUOTES PUBLISHING COMPANY P.O. Box 691 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Jim Hallett Notes Writer Donn Ennis Photographer Dennis Ridge Publisher www.mbrotary.org Page 4
Manhattan Beach Rotary 109 Active Members Strong John Acker Financial Planner Kathleen Adams Financial Advisor Susan Adams Aerospace Paul Allman Personnel Training Deborah Arnold Business Software Consultant Tim James Auringer Automotive Dealer Wade Austin Jr. Photography Harris Bass Business and Tax Law Bill Bloomfield Commercial/Laundry David Boochever Consultant/Computer Geoff Bremer CPA Monica Farrell Bringleson Non-profit Development Jan Buike Social Worker Mark Burton City Attorney Jamie Cappetta Religion/University Karla Cameron Beverage Marc Castellani Wealth Management Richard Chase College Professor Roger Cox Business Consultant Mark Danaj City Manager Steve De Baets Truck Refrigeration Ken Deemer Private Investor Steve Delk Restaurant Michael Dobak Advertising Mike Doell Moving & Storage Donn Ennis Oil Refinery Engineer Robert Espinosa Fire Chief Patrick Fard Martial Arts Richard Farrell Video Production (ret) Vinny Fazzino Builder/Engineer John Gardner Banking David Gendron Specialty Finance Dr. Damien Goldberg Ophthalmologist Nelson Gray Education Robert Guilford Business Consultant Tim Hageman Police Officer Jim Hallett Criminal & Family Attorney Richard Ham Aerospace Engineer Jay Harkenrider Real Estate Residential Dave Harris Wealth Advisor Wendell Harter Honorary Member Jason Hearne Computer Animator Lisa Hemmat-Lupercio Restaurateur Jordan Holbert Graphic Designer John Hugunin Community College Professor Jim Hunter Property Management Eric Iverson Web Designer Ian Jackson Mortgage Banker Tom Jeffry Attorney Health Care Dan Jenson Real Estate Lawrence Johnson Investment Banker Don Jung CPA Business Manager James Kennedy Energy Consultant Brad Koppel International Trade Ed Kushins Home Exchange Executive Jim Lambert IT Consulting Bob Lanahan Systems Engineer Serving Manhattan Beach Since 1950 Past President, Past District Governor Norm Levin Business Theatre Mark Lipps Chamber Manager David Long Executive Recruiter Steve Lore General Contractor Jim McFarland Title Insurance Barbara Matles Travel Agent Mike Matthews Education Randall Meadors Architect Richard Montgomery Advertising Dennis Morehead Property Management Gerry Morton Nutritional Products Steve Murillo Mortgage Broker Lindy Murrell Communications Wayne Nelson Marketing John Osten Commercial Publishing Dr. Ray Padilla Dentist Dr. Patricia Panucci Orthodontist Matthew Peck Accounting Dave Peters RE Investments/ Development /Mediation Dan Quisenberry Attorney Loli Ramezani Senior Services Don Redman Manufacturing Executive (ret.) Jan Rhees Residential Real Estate John Rhind CPA Accounting Dr. Deborah Robertson Veterinarian Roger Rombro Attorney Family Law Erin Rothner Interior Design Joel Rubin Attorney Real Estate & Business Lit John Russo Retired Shannon Ryan Financial Planner Daniel Saks Insurance Russ Samuels Fitness & Personal Trainer Dr. Les Silverman Optometrist Ronald Sokol Attorney Charlie Steinmetz Investor Real Estate Bob Stephenson Accountant Corporate Lincoln Stone Business & Immigration Law Kathleen Terry Management Consultant Herb Trachtenberg Aerospace Engineer Cedric Tuck-Sherman Marketing Dr. Chris Ullman Chiropractic John Van den Akker Property Management/Investments Sue Vogel Journalism Megan Walker Caterer Lee Walker Insurance Casualty Jason Wallace Attorney Real Estate Ingo Werk Manufacturing Duke Winser Honorary Member Larry Wolf Real Estate Broker/Owner Scott Yanofsky Contractor Alexander Yoffe Attorney Tom Zimmerman - Finance Page 5