PLAYA VENICE SUNRISE 2025 - 26 Newsletter Vol 11 (Sep. 08, 2025)

August Rotarian of the Month:
Racquel Frawley

What a thrill it was to unveil August’s Rotarian
of the Month — Racquel Frawley! Gwen
highlighted Racquel’s outstanding leadership
in creating and organizing our Happy Hours, as
well as her generosity in planning our fantastic
summer social and her help at National Night
Out. Thank you, Racquel, for your dedication, creativity, and the spirit of connection you
bring to our club!

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Induction of St. Bernard College
Preparatory Members

We were excited to officially induct
Casey Yeazel, Kim Muno, Erin Thompkins
as members of the PVS Rotary Club! While
St. Bernard College Preparatory has been a
long-standing and valued corporate member
of PVSR, this marks the first time we’ve had
the honor of formally recognizing the dedicated
staff of this growing high school.

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Featured Speaker: Casey Yeazel,
President - St. Bernard
College Preparatory

Casey gave us an overview of the intentions and actions they are taking to grow their footprint
in our community. It was exciting to see and
hear how this prep school is joining forces with
Lulu’s Place to bring back a high standard of education to our local high school. The
presentation was refreshing and highlighted
a long-term commitment to education, the arts
and sciences, innovation, and community
enrichment. We were shown slides illustrating
the changes already underway as well as
strategic plans for future enrollment growth.
The continued efforts to maintain a rich and
dynamic community of teachers and students
was evident as seen through the passion and conviction of Casey Yeazel’s commentary.

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Donations! Donations! Donations!

We were pleased to present checks to two organizations recognized for their outstanding contributions and impact they have
in our community.

Westchester Mental Health Guild

In support of the Westchester Mental Health
Guild’s upcoming fundraiser, Caribbean Nights –
A Casino Affair, PVSR presented a check for
$1,700 to its president, Janie Guthrie. The
WMHG is a nonprofit volunteer organization
that supports Airport Marina Counseling,
an outpatient clinic providing affordable
mental health care.

Westchester Arts & Music (WAM)

Additionally, we presented Courtney O’Donoghue
a check of $1,500 representing our support for
the annual Westchester Arts & Music (WAM)
Block Party - a free, day-long community event

benefiting local nonprofit organizations. WAM

brings live music and dance, art, vendors &

community booths, kids’ activities, garden
tours, food trucks, and socializing - plus a
beer and wine garden. PVSR is proud to be a
WAM sponsor and part of this special day!

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Captures from Wednesday's Meeting 📸

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LAX Chamber
Membership Breakfast

We were proud to sponsor the annual Chamber
Membership Breakfast featuring Councilwoman
Traci Park as the keynote speaker.

Councilwoman Park gave an update on CD 11 and
the aftermath of the Palisades Fire and how it has affected our District and schools. We also heard a special presentation about the new roadway project from LAWA representative, Michael Christensen,
Chief Airport Development Officer.

LAX Coastal Board Chair Stephanie Sampson,
our honoree for the club’s Cultural Dinner on
October 22, 2025, gave an update as well on
Chamber events. Club attendees included
Gwen, Lisa, Charles, LaVonne,
Bobbie and Mary-Catherine.

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PVSR Happy Hour 🍹🎉

A fun time was had by all who attended
last week’s Happy Hour at Casa 12!

Events This Week

Camp Pendleton Diaper Drive
September 10th, 17th, 24th

📍 PVSR Wednesday Meetings

For those of you who wanted to donate to
the Camp Pendleton Diaper Drive but were
unable to do so before, we are once again
collecting diapers for those families in need
from Camp Pendleton. Over the course of
the next few weeks we will be collecting your
donations to be delivered on October 4th.
Thanks to all who have already given and to
those wishing to participate this round.

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Visitation Concert
September 12th

📍 Visitation School

🕠 5pm - 9pm

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Second Saturday Stroll
September 13th

📍 Westchester Triangle

🕠 4pm - 8pm

In that PVSR ice cream sundaes were highly
popular at the first ever Second Saturday Stroll
last month, we were enthusiastically asked to
return this coming Saturday, September 13th.
We will once again be providing the ice cream
treats many enjoyed. Do come and join us and
participate in the various activities being made
available for all the family - music, food,
art, and fun!