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Virtual Food Drive!

Torrance Del Amo Rotary is excited to host our first-ever virtual food drive, supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of LA Harbor. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support the Weekend Wellness food distribution program that provides nourishment for 600 families in the South Bay. The virtual food drive is ongoing through March 13

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Welcome to our Club!

Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Tuesdays at 12:10 PM

Depot Restaurant and Via Zoom

1250 Cabrillo Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
United States of America

Phone:

(562) 326-1667

Email:

pericichg@ca.rr.com

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Virtual Food Drive

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Gratitude Care-a-Van & Food Drive June 20, 2020

Join us at the Torrance-South Bay YMCA on June 20, 2020 for a fun Community Day to celebrate our First Responders and provide food for families in need. Arrive at the Torrance-South Bay YMCA at 11:00am to 1:00pm to donate non-perishable food items. Suggested food donations: 2 lb rice, 2 lb beans, canned vegetables, soup, pasta and other canned or dry food items accepted. Contact: Pamela Bash at pamelab@bgclaharbor.org

1:00pm Gratitude Care-a-Van: Decorate your vehicle with THANK YOU signs to celebrate our first responders. Evervyone will line up in the Torrance South Bay YMCA Parking lot and we will be led through Torrance past our local hospital, fire and police departments. Contact: Peggy Tremayne at peggytre@cox.net

Torrance-South Bay YMCA

2900 Sepulveda Blvd

Torrance, CA 90505

See you there!

TDA Rotary donates $2000 to the Boys & Girls Club of LA Harbor

At our weekly lunch meeting, President Shelley presented a check to Mike Lansing, CEO for BGCLAH for $2000 towards the Weekend Wellness Program!

Special thanks to Lisa Hoegler & Pam Bash for all the work on Race to End Hunger - Peanut Butter & Jelly Food Drive.

First Meeting of the 2019-20 Rotary Year by President Steve MacAller

Posted by Brian Wong

President Steve MacAller begins the 2019-20 Rotary year. He was inducted today by Past District Governor Lew Bertrand.

2019-20 Rotary International Presidential Theme

Posted by Brian Wong on Apr 17, 2019

Rotary International President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney (Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA) announced his theme at Rotary's annual training event, the International Assembly in San Diego, January, 2019.

Rotary Theme 2018-19 "Be The Inspiration"

Posted by Brian Wong

Rotary International President Barry Rassin's theme for 2018-19, Be the Inspiration, asks Rotarians to inspire change in the world and in each other. "I ask all of you to Be the Inspiration to help Rotary move from reaction to action - to take a hard look at the environmental issues that affect health and welfare around the world and do what we can to help." President Barry Rassin is from the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas.

First Meeting of the 2018-19 Rotary Year with Jayme Muniz as President

Posted by Brian Wong on Jul 10, 2018

The first meeting of the 2018-19 Rotary Year led by President Jayme Muniz. He was sworn in by Immediate Past District 5280 Governor Cozette Vergari.

Come Join Us at Triple B Romp N' Stomp 8 June 2, 2019

Posted by Gregg Pericich

Come join us at the 8th annual Triple B Romp N' Stomp (BBQ, Bourbon & Blues) with proceeds benefiting the Rotary Club of Torrance Educational Foundation. (21 and over only) Tickets: $75 with sponsorship opportunities. www.torrancedelamorotaryevents.com

2018 Dia de Reyes with the Tijuana, B.C. Rotary

Posted by Brian Wong on Jan 13, 2018

The annual Dia de Reyes event with the Club Rotario de Tijuana B.C. in Tijuana, Mexico. Our own Ted Jones dressed as the mage Balthazar. An activity filled Saturday where Rotarians provided toys, meals and other activities for developmentally challenged children around Tijuana, Mexico. We encourage all Rotarians in District 5280 to participate in this worthwhile event.

2018 Tournament of Roses Parade Rotary Float "Planting the Seeds of Service"

Posted by Brian Wong

The Tournament of Roses Parade Rotary float won the 2018 Princess' Trophy for the most beautiful float 25' or under. Riding on the float New Year's Day were John Mathews, Rotary International Director Zones 25/26 and Paul Netzel, Chair of the Rotary Foundation Trustees while other chosen Rotarians walked alongside the 5.5 mile route. Rotary International President, Ian H.S. Riseley cheered on in the stands.

Always a fun volunteer event, our Rotary Club of Torrance Del Amo members and the West and Torrance High Interact clubs had the privilege of helping glue flowers onto the Rotary, Trader Joe's and City of Torrance Floats. All floats won trophies in this year's parade. Pictures can be seen in our photo album.

Rotary District 5280 Angel City Celebration 12/2/2017

Posted by Brian Wong

The annual 2017 Rotary District 5280 Angel City Celebration. We participated in one of the biggest volunteer events in Rotary District 5280. Rotarians from all over District 5280 provided a fair with pancake breakfast, health fair, book giveaways from the Los Angeles Public Library, bicycle giveaways, snow and, of course, the big toy giveaway. Santa Claus even made an appearance! The event benefited over 3,000 residents and children of South Los Angeles. The event was headed by the Rotary Club of Los Angeles (LA5)'s Marjorie Heller. See more in the photo album page.

Bill Oberholzer honored as the City of Torrance Distinguished Citizen of the Year 9/22/2017

Posted by Brian Wong

Today at the 2017 Torrance State of the City luncheon, our own Bill Oberholzer was honored as the Distinguished Citizen of the Year for his many charitable contributions to the community with the Rotary Club of Torrance Del Amo and YMCA Board among others. Club members enjoyed a nice locally prepared meal with a Midwest flair at the Torrance DoubleTree hosted by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. We are so very proud of Bill and are honored to have him as a member of our club and we encourage all to make a difference in their communities. See photos in our photo album.

First Meeting of the 2017-18 Rotary Year with Neal Bracewell as President

Posted by Brian Wong

Today we began the 2017-18 Rotary year with Neal Bracewell as President. Neal was inducted by Dr. Sylvia Whitlock, who in 1987 became the first female Rotary club president (Rotary Club of Duarte, CA) after a Supreme Court ruling that Rotary clubs may not exclude women on the basis of gender. We look forward to a great year with Neal at the helm. See more pictures in our photo album.

Peggy Tremayne honored as 2017 Switzer Woman of the Year for Education

Posted by Brian Wong on Mar 11, 2017

Our own Peggy Tremayne was honored as the 2017 Switzer Center Woman of the Year. Peggy won for Education as she has been a teacher, counselor, coordinator of special education, assistant principal and 13 years as the first woman principal in Torrance at North High School. She has a Master's degree in Education and another in Marriage and Family Therapy. She kept audiences in stitches at the awards ceremony crediting her grandmother Maggie who is a cousin of Minnie Pearl with engendering volunteerism while raising 12 children. She thanked Switzer, her friends and colleagues along with her "hula sisters" and even her Bunco group. "I accept this award on behalf of all of you and I am very touched." (Story details courtesy of the Daily Breeze)

March 7th Meeting with North High School Julians & Valiants Interact Club

Next week's March 7, 2017 lunch meeting will be hosted by the Julians & Valiants Interact Club at the North High School Library at noon. 3620 W 182nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504. RSVP by March 2nd to northjsandvs@gmail.com

First Meeting of the Rotary Club of Torrance Del Amo

Posted by Brian Wong on Jul 05, 2016

Ushering in a new era. Past District Governor Doug Baker swears in Mike Delaney as the president of the newly merged Torrance Del Amo Rotary Club.

Rotary Club of Torrance and Rotary Club of Del Amo Merger

With a majority vote of the Boards and Members of the Rotary Club of Torrance and Rotary Club of Del Amo, the members formed a newly merged club, The Rotary Club of Torrance Del Amo. The newly merged club began 7/1/2016 with Mike Delaney as President. Come join us for lunch every Tuesdays at Depot Restaurant at noon.

Vision to Learn project

Members of the Torrance, South Bay Sunrise and Del Amo Rotary clubs volunteered during the Vision To Learn project Monday, May 9, 2016 to provide free eye screenings to Torrance area 4th graders. See the photo album page. Also, for more information, please see the youtube clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31wqBgNglkk

Come join us for a fun Sunday afternoon of BBQ, Blues & Bourbon

Mark your calendars for a fun relaxing Sunday afternoon in Old Torrance enjoying BBQ, Blues and Bourbon on June 5, 2016 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm. Opportunity Draw to benefit the charities of the Rotary Club of Torrance. General admission tickets are $25.00. Silver level tickets are $75.00 for all you can eat drink and jam to seating is in tables of ten. Gold Level tickets are $100.00 include all you can eat & drink and jam to plus front table seating and waiter service seating in tables of ten. SEE YOU THERE!

Torrance Rotary Helps Sponsor TUSD Elementary School Science Fair

Our annual sponsorship of the Torrance Unified School District Elementary School Science Fair with this year's ceremony at West High School. So many amazing Science Fair projects and we are so proud of all the winners in each grade level and elementary school. We are so proud of our continued relationship with the Torrance Unified School District.

Torrance Rotarian Freddie Ahmad Nominated as Club Rotary Peace Chair

Posted on Feb 26, 2016

We are lucky to have chosen Freddie Ahmad as our first Rotary Peace Chair. We know he will do a great job.

Congrats to Neal as our newest Rotarian of the Month!

Posted by Brian Wong on Feb 23, 2016

Congratulations to President-Elect Neal Bracewell as our Rotarian of the month. Neal has helped attain speakers for our lunch, co-chaired our membership drive and last but not least, helped put together our 2015 Thanksgiving Drive that gave away over 150 turkey dinners to needy families in the Torrance area.

Torrance Rotarian Scott Presents his Craft Talk

Posted by Brian Wong on Feb 23, 2016

Torrance Rotarian and Past President Scott Shiota presents his Craft Talk on his experiences with Delta Airlines. We are pleased to see Scott again in Torrance. As a benefit to membership, Rotarians have the opportunity to present a Craft Talk on their business, occupation or whatever interests them.