As we enter this season of gratitude, we give
thanks for our Rotary community — for the friendships we’ve built and the service we’ve
shared. May the weeks ahead continue to
remind us that gratitude grows
through giving.
___________________________________
🎤 This Week's Craft Talk:
Debbie Bennett
Join us this Wednesday as Debbie Bennett
shares her story and connection to Rotary.
Each member’s journey offers a unique
reminder of the impact and spirit that bind
us together. Don’t miss this chance to learn
more about one of our own! ___________________________________
Rotarian of the Month
Please join us on Wednesday as we recognize
our October Rotarian of the Month for their outstanding contributions and dedication to
our club and community. We look forward
to celebrating their remarkable service
with you! ___________________________________
👻 Busy Hands, Happy Hearts 🥰
Busy hands and generous hearts were at work
as many of our members filled Halloween bags
with candy, coloring books, crayons, and pens
for the children at the Mar Vista Family Center.
After all, what is Halloween without the treats
that bring joy and smiles to children’s faces?
It was a fun and heartwarming effort that
truly captured the spirit of service — and a spook-tacular treat handing 80 bags of
sweets to Lucia Diaz, CEO Mar Vista
Family Center. 🎃
___________________________________
Officially Badged
Kim Munos and Linda Soto received their
official PVSR name badges, a special
moment recognizing their welcome
into our Rotary family. Excited to
have you aboard!
___________________________________
Jackets of Excellence - Venice High School
Our club is proud to once again be supporting
the Jackets of Excellence program at Venice
High School through our donation to the Venice Chamber of Commerce, which provides funding
to purchase letterman jackets for
deserving students.
These jackets are awarded to students who
exemplify academic excellence, school pride,
and the spirit of the Gondos. Justin Furtado,
PVSR Youth Services, presented the $1,000
check to Chantel Hunter-Mah, Chair of the
Venice Chamber of Commerce Education
Committee. Joining in the presentation were Karin Wallerstein, President of the Chamber,
and from Venice High School Yavonka
Hairston-Truitt, Principal and Ernesto
Guerrero - Assistant Principal.
At the conclusion of the presentation, several
of our members were so inspired they pledged
an additional $1,375 to this impactful program.
___________________________________
What a Thrill to Welcome Sam Lagana!
What a joy it was to have Sam Lagana,
the voice of the Rams, with us last week! Sam inspired us all as he shared an up-close
and personal look at his journey to becoming
a true icon in our community — through his
deep involvement in his beloved Pacific
Palisades and Malibu, his faith, and his
commitment to education. It was a thrill
to hear his story and to be reminded of
the power of passion, purpose,
and community spirit.
___________________________________
Rotary Foundation Celebration
Aboard the USS Iowa
The Iowa class was a group of six fast
battleships ordered by the United States
Navy in 1939 and 1940. Deactivated in
1992, the USS Iowa now proudly serves
as a museum in California — and this
year, it became the extraordinary venue
for our Rotary Foundation Celebration.
On a warm California afternoon, approximately 350 Rotarians from District 5280 gathered
aboard the historic ship to enjoy fellowship,
live music, and delicious food. PVSR was
honored among a select group of clubs
recognized as 100% Paul Harris Fellow
Clubs — a distinction we can all
take pride in!
Attending this memorable event were ten of
our members: Susan, Dean, Lisa, Stephanie, Kathrine, Lucy, Ramona, Evan, Dave,
and Martha.
A special thank-you to Gail Goldstein and Dean Reuter for their generosity in making
it possible for several of our members to
attend and share in this wonderful
experience.
___________________________________
Scoops of Joy at
Mar Vista Family Center
There’s nothing quite like the joy on a child’s
face when they see a cup filled with delicious
ice cream. Members of our club brought that
happiness to life by serving approximately 80 children at the Mar Vista Family Center.
Thursday became a special Halloween treat for
these kids as Gwen, Bobbie, Dave, and Lucia scooped vanilla ice cream, sharing smiles,
laughter, and a little sweetness with our
community’s youngest members.
___________________________________
Rotarians Around Town
Congratulations to Bobbie on her first rowing
race in Marina del Rey this past Sunday! Her
boat came in second place, an impressive
feat considering her team had never rowed
together in that boat before. Well done!
___________________________________
Events This Week
Happy Hour
November 6th
📍Del Rey Yacth Club 13900 Palawan Way,
Marina del Rey, CA
⏰ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
___________________________________
Rotary Kickoff With
Habitat for Humanity
November 8th
📍St. Monica Catholic Church 725 California Avenue,
Santa Monica, CA
⏰ 12 PM - 2 PM
Join us on Saturday, November 8, for an
inspiring Rotary Kickoff with Habitat for
Humanity. Lunch will be provided for $15.
The program will feature several speakers
sharing exciting updates on projects that
will positively impact families across
our communities.
Habitat’s, Vice President, Helen Dorsa,
will also share more about Rotary’s ongoing
partnership with Habitat for Humanity and
how Rotarians can get involved. Don’t miss
this meaningful and motivating kickoff event! ___________________________________
Events Coming Up
Rise Against Hunger
November 15th
📍Torrance YMCA 2900 Sepúlveda Blvd,
Torrance, CA
⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM
“Our Vision A World Without Hunger
Impacting remote, last-mile communities
within hunger pockets can feel daunting.
With your help, we can continue to step
into these grassroots communities with
hope and help.”
___________________________________
Inglewood Rotary Bingo Night
November 15th
📍Lawndale Community Center
14700 Burin Avenue,
Lawndale, CA
⏰ 4 PM - 7 PM
We’re excited to support Inglewood Rotary
for their Bingo Night on November 15!
A big shout-out to Rob and Gail for
volunteering to run the bingo—thank
you for representing PVSR with such
enthusiasm and community spirit!
___________________________________
LAPD 100 Year Celebration
November 15th
📍Pacific Area Station
12312 Culver Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA
⏰ 11 AM - 3 PM
___________________________________
Build A Bear 🧸
November 16th
⏰ 4 PM - 6 PM 🍴Dinner immediately following
6 PM - 7:30 PM at Cantalini’s
It’s that wonderful time of year again —
when we have the chance to bring joy
to children with a special bear lovingly
made by our members’ hands. Mark
your calendars—it’s truly an uplifting
and heartwarming experience you
won’t want to miss! ContactKathrine
Russel to sign up.
___________________________________
Westside Food Bank Service
Opportunity - Lucy Wagner
We are planning a service event with the Westside Food Bank to support their mission
of providing food for our neighbors. There are
a variety of opportunities from packing food
boxes for distribution to working at distribution
sites. To help us gauge interest and make our
collaboration successful, please complete the
form found at the QR code below. We are
planning a service event sometime
in January.
___________________________________
WE’RE PROUD TO BE PLAYA
VENICE ROTARIANS
“LET’S GROW - LET’S GLOW!”
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
PLAYA VENICE SUNRISE ROTARY Serving our Community since 2005
___________________________________
