WEEKLY BULLETIN - July 25

Monday's meeting at Lawry's is Ron Galperin, LA City Controller. Ron Galperin became the 20th Controller of the City of Los Angeles on July 1, 2013.

For many years, Ron has been a leading voice on reforming government; cutting waste and helping businesses create jobs.  As Chair of the Los Angeles City Commission on Revenue Efficiency (CORE), Ron found new revenue sources and budget savings to deliver more city services to residents.

A graduate of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Ron received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He began his career as a print journalist, and is the author of hundreds of articles about business, finance, law and planning in numerous local and national publications.

Ron spent 20 years as a transactional and litigation attorney, and in business, before coming to City Hall.Ron is the son of immigrants and a resident of Los Angeles for nearly 25 years. He has served his community as part of several non-profit boards and as a Cantor.

Please join us Monday for a great speaker, and the Installation of two new Members, Michael Moline, and Linda Segal, DDS.

Did I mention our Summer Concert with iPalpiti? What a wonderful evening of fun, fellowship, and classic music in an amazing setting! Thank you to Event Chair Wanda Pressburger, iPalpiti Director Laura Schmieder and iPalpiti Board Member Nathan Frankel who shared his wonderful home and concert room for the event. Thank you to all of you who attended and brought friends, family and significant others to enjoy the event, please don't miss the next opportunity to celebrate Fun and Fellowship. I wanted everyone to know that Aida Thibiant was there, looking as beautiful as ever, we are so blessed to have her with us again! District Governor Elsa joined us and over 60 of our members and guests as we raised $3,600 for our Community Charity Foundation.

The Interactors are at the LA Zoo this Sunday from 11AM to 3PM for their Aloha Picnic. They are celebrating another year of "Service Above Self."  The day will consist of awards, lunch, and admission to the LA Zoo! The cost to attend is $10 per person and you can make a reservation at cc1_gutierrez@yahoo.com