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23 Sep. 2026 Sally Goya and Patricia Megallon Rotary District 5280 Humanitarian Trip to Chile Sep. 23, 2026 12:10 p.m. Rotary Districts 5280 and 4340 are collaborating on a humanitarian trip to bring Rotarians from California and Chile together to achieve various projects. The humanitarian trip is scheduled from March 29 to April 4, 2027, with two optional post-trips to Patagonia or Easter Island. Information will be provided on the global grant and direct-funded projects.
07 Oct. 2026 President Spencer Yamasaki Club Assembly Oct. 07, 2026 12:10 p.m. Updates on Operation Gobble and Operation Santa fundraising efforts. Discuss upcoming visit with the District Governor on October 14th.
14 Oct. 2026 Ramon M. Herrera Jr. Craft Talk Oct. 14, 2026 12:10 p.m. Ramon is the VP Branch Manager for Columbia Bank in Torrance. As a new member, Ramon will share information about himself, his family and his career.
21 Oct. 2026 Amanda Jane Rotarians Fighting Human Trafficking Oct. 21, 2026 12:10 p.m. As a virtual Rotary Club, D5280 Rotarians Fighting Human Trafficking partners with all agencies working for this cause. Discussion will center on lessons learned from the recent FIFA World Cup experience in Los Angeles and how we can be better prepared for the 2028 Olympics.
02 Nov. 2026 Blood Drive with American Red Cross Nov. 02, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
04 Nov. 2026 President Spencer Yamasaki Club Assembly Nov. 04, 2026 12:10 p.m. Update on Operation Gobble. Discussion of the proposed budget for Operation Santa.
11 Nov. 2026 Barry Waite The Role of a City Councilmember and other interesting things Nov. 11, 2026 12:10 p.m. Barry Waite served on the Lomita City Council from 2005-2009 and 2020-2024, and was re-elected in 2024. Barry serves on various public boards and commissions. For fun, he is a barbershop harmony singer.
18 Nov. 2026 Meeting Canceled Please volunteer for the 35th Annual Operation Gobble on November 19, 2026 Nov. 18, 2026 12:10 p.m.
19 Nov. 2026 35th Annual Operation Gobble Nov. 19, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
25 Nov. 2026 Meeting Canceled Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 25, 2026 12:10 p.m.
02 Dec. 2026 President Spencer Yamasaki Club Assembly Dec. 02, 2026 12:10 p.m. Review of 35th Annual Operation Gobble. Discussion of 6th Annual Operation Santa.
09 Dec. 2026 Anthony Vidal, Los Angeles County Public Works Alondra Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project Dec. 09, 2026 12:10 p.m. The Alondra Park Multi‑Benefit Stormwater Capture Project is a $56 million Los Angeles County initiative that builds a 12.7 million‑gallon underground stormwater reservoir, treats runoff, and revitalizes a local park with sports fields, green space, and sustainable landscaping
16 Dec. 2026 Glenn Gomez The Rotary Foundation and PolioPlus Society Dec. 16, 2026 12:10 p.m. Glenn focuses his Rotary service on the District 5280 Rotary Foundation and his position as Chair of the Endowment Fund and PolioPlus Society. Glenn will share information on the importance of supporting the Rotary Foundation, with a specific focus on efforts to eradicate polio.
20 Dec. 2026 CGD Rotary Holiday Party Dec. 20, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
23 Dec. 2026 Meeting cancelled Dec. 23, 2026 12:10 p.m.
06 Jan. 2027 District Governor Brady Connell Rotary District 5280 Jan. 06, 2027 12:10 p.m. District Governor Brady Connell will participate in a joint meeting with the Carson Gardena Dominguez Rotary Club and the Wilmington Rotary Club to share his vision and inspiration for Rotary District 5280.
13 Jan. 2027 Stephen Ropfogel Using Promotional Materials to Make Lasting Impacts (and some words about magic) Jan. 13, 2027 12:10 p.m. Stephen Ropfogel, MAS, known as “The Findologist®,” is a promotional marketing strategist, connector, and problem solver with more than 35 years of experience helping organizations build stronger brands through creative promotional products and marketing solutions. Outside of work, Stephen is a magician member of the world-famous Magic Castle and enjoys combining creativity, curiosity, and a sense of wonder in both his professional and personal pursuits.