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We all made our way into the small dining room. Very crowed and we made it without the help of greeters or maybe I missed them We had all tables filled. A great day.
The invocation was by Maj. Tim Foley. It was very meaningful and directed to Rotary and service above self.   The pledge was by Maxi “the Italian” B.  The patriotic song, God Bless America, was led by Lynne Neuman and without piano. Good job Lynne.
 
The lunch was Mexican wit tortillas and mixed vegetables and beef.  Guests were selected by Graig Allen.  Notable among them was Virginia Butler, Les’s better half, and Max Schauer who was with the Speaker Rici Viola.
There were many announcements: a thank you from Joan, Jim and Harry for the sponsors and attendees of the EOTY.  It was a great affair.   Peter McCormick, who just arrived on cue. He said he represented teacher’s view and complimented Joan and Jim for the great way that they selected the teachers and conducted the program.  Julia was next mentioning all those that have birthdays, anniversaries, and when you joined Rotary. We sang the usual off key happy Birthday, again without the piano. Where is John when you need him?  Julia and Suzy had invitations for the Holiday Party. Asking for RSVPs.  Julia was also passing out suspicious bags for support of a good cause.  Inka reported and mentioned the Guatemala trip in February.  It has sold out with 120 Rotarians and others going. What great way to see another part the world and see what the Annual Fund humanitarian projects provide for needy areas. Our donations at work! Where are they going next?
Phyllis announced the volunteer opportunities at the Boys and Girls Club for Thanksgiving volunteer support. Also to bring canned food this Friday.
Then Jim and I were up to honor Virginia Butler and Les Fishman for being named the PV Chamber Citizens of the Year. Our Club honored Virginia with a Paul Harris fellow certificate and pin. Les was awarded an additional level of PHF. We are very proud of our Power Couple!
The raffle winners were Mary Jane and Steve Day.
Finally at 1:15 Inka introduced Rici Viola a San Pedro member and the property manager at the port.  She gave an excellent description of Global Projects with participation with District 4250. She described what District 4250 does locally with the giving of ecological stoves to 985 families that were using open fires before. Over 7000 people benefit from the stoves.  There are six Global Projects in Guatemala that are underway funded by the District 5280 and the many Rotary Clubs of 5280. They are:
  1. The cleaning and reviving of Lake Atitlan
  2. Literacy and job skills, providing text books and training teachers
  3. The Jaya Verde sanitation project, building a water treatment plant for local residents.
  4. Provided new technology for storing images and expanding the kitchen at the Moore Pediatric Center.
  5. Provided conflict resolution training for resolving issues in crime areas.
  6. Provided vocational training and tools for repairing and aiding disabled people.
Rici hurried through her excellent presentation and stayed after to answer questions. Jim reached for the bell, a little late, but no one left. Rici should be invited back.
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Let’s Celebrate The Holiday Season Together….
Join us for a wonderful evening celebrating the holiday season with friends. Sunday, December 14 Rolling Hills Country Club
 
Valet parking, Cocktail hour 6:00-7:00pm, Dinner service 7:15pm, Dancing until 10:00pm
RSVP by December 10th to:  Suzy Zimmerman at suzy@zimziminsurance.com or Julia Parton at jkparton@msn.com
Guests, $65.00. Please make checks payable to: PVP Rotary Club
Please bring your checks to Rotary or you can pay the evening of the event.
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Craft Talk:  PVP Rotarian - Greg Allen 

(Dec 05, 2014)

 
Dr. Greg Allen has been involved with our club long before he became a member.  Greg's youth musicians, performing as members of Freedom-4-U, have entertained us at Wednesday Night Live and other club programs for the past several years.  The son of the late George Allen, coach-turned-owner of the Los Angeles Rams, psychologist Greg is dedicated to serving the Peninsula community through his non-profit organization.  We are pleased and proud of his numerous contributions to Palas Verdes.  Join us as he shares a special tale of "service above self." 
 

Holiday Music and "Wear Your Best Holiday Sweater"

(Dec 12, 2014)

"I'm dreaming of a White Christmas"...and silver bells...and Rudoplh...and drummer boys.  Join us today for a special holiday program with the Chadwick Village Singers, the Interact Clubs of Peninsula HS, Chadwick Preparatory Academy and Rolling Hills Prep School.  This is a holiday special Rotary luncheon you will not want to miss.  Bring a guest.  In fact, bring two!  We will be joined by the Chadwick and Rolling Hills Prep Interact Advisors and a few officers.  The Chadwick Interact Club will provide an update on their Science Project which our Foundation supported.
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Please take note that:
 
Suzy Zimmerman has nominated Lara Humphreys for membership.  Her induction is scheduled for February. 
 
All comments should be directed to Keith D. and/or Jim H.
 
Please introduce yourselves to our new and potential members if you have not met each of them already.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Julia Parton
January 10
 
Anniversaries
D. Gary Tossell
Sherrie
January 13
 
Sacha Ohara
Michael Ohara
January 23
 
Greg O'Brien
Carolyn
January 29
 
Jacqueline Ignon
Roger
January 29
 
Join Date
Geoffrey Nadler
January 13, 2012
3 years
 
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Bob Gulcher