Autumn always brings a sense of gathering —
of friends, of ideas, of purpose. As Rotarians,
we’re harvesting more than pumpkins this
season — we’re collecting smiles, generosity,
and the joy of serving side by side. Here’s to
cozy connections, meaningful moments, and
a little extra warmth in every act of service.
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🎤 This Week's Speaker:
Former PVS Rotarian - Jonathan Harris
A View Into the Middle East Peace Talk
Since November 2021, Jonathan Harris has
served as the Environmental, Social and
Governance manager for Corsair, a $1.2B international electronics company with
plants in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Previously, Jonathan worked twelve years
in Washington, DC as a foreign policy
analyst and international affairs expert.
Coming to Los Angeles in 2017, Jonathan
served as a senior policy advisor for the
Israeli American Council and from early
2019 as Programs and Development
Manager at the Los Angeles
Business Council.
Jonathan lives in Aliso Viejo, Ca, with his
wife Elsa, a professor of mathematics at
Otis College of Art and Design.
You will NOT want to miss this fascinating
speaker and the insights he will
share with us.
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October Birthday Celebration
🎉 Join us tomorrow to celebrate
October birthdays!
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Halloween Fun 🎃
“Wenda” visited our club last week bringing
cheer and the spirit of Halloween to the
forefront. Thanks, Racquel! It was a great
way to bring in fun to the top of
the morning!
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Great to see Rob DeCou!
Former member and endurance athlete who
stopped by for a visit. Rob now lives in the
State of Washington and is a member of the
Norwester Rotary Club. Rob is still actively
doing runs to raise funds for nonprofits.
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Last Week's Speakers
Speakers Amy Imamura and Denise Campos
did a great job updating the club on the LAX
Airfield & Terminal Modernization Project.
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✨ EVENTS ✨
Last weekend was a full one for our club, with
several events filling the calendar and giving
Rotarians plenty of ways to get involved
and make a difference.
A Sweet Success at our 3rd
Second Saturday Stroll! 🍪☕️
Our third Stroll was a wonderful success, thanks
to the hard work and cheerful energy of Gail, Rob, Matthew, Lindsay, Linda, Jason, and Lucy.
We switched things up a bit on this last stroll
with a hot cocoa bar complete with cookies
and candy, replacing our traditional ice cream
sundaes — and it was a hit! We served 130 cups of cocoa before we ran out.
The Stroll’s Fall Festival theme brought out
the best of the season, with a playful touch of
Halloween, kids in costume, and plenty of line
dancing and laughter. It was a true celebration
of community spirit and connection.
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Our Club was proud to take part in two
inspiring community events this month,
each celebrating service, stewardship,
and legacy.
Moonlight on the Marsh 🌕
At the Moonlight on the Marsh fundraiser
hosted by the Friends of Ballona Wetlands,
our members gathered to support vital
efforts in protecting local wildlife and
preserving native plants. The evening
at the Playa Vista CenterPointe Club was
filled with purpose and camaraderie as we
joined fellow advocates for conservation.
We were delighted to have a full table of
Rotarians and to serve as a sponsor for
this important cause.
Flight Path Gala ✈️
We also celebrated at the Flight Path Museum
Gala, honoring three decades of aviation history
and community impact. The evening’s highlight
was the recognition of Larry Plotkin, who
continues the remarkable legacy of his father, Morrey Plotkin, Founder of the Flight Path
Museum. It was truly a night that reminded
us how service and dedication can take flight
—both in the air and in our community.
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Rotarians Around Town
With the opportunity to enjoy a fabulous
football game, a few of our Rotarians attended
the USC vs. Michigan matchup — and it didn’t disappoint! USC came out on top with a
31-13 victory. Fight on, Trojans! 🏈
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Events Coming Up
An Evening in Havana
- 2025 Cultural Dinner
Bienvenidos to our annual Cultural Dinner -
our main fundraiser event of the year.
We look forward to an evening in Havana
full of color, rhythm, and community!
Save the date:October 22nd
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Bring a Friend to Rotary Day!
October 29th
Make sure to Bring a friend to Rotary
for our very special
Guest speaker Sam Lagana!
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Rotary Foundation Celebration
November 1st
📍Battleship USS Iowa
San Pedro, CA
⏱️ See event poster for details
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WE’RE PROUD TO BE PLAYA
VENICE ROTARIANS
“LET’S GROW - LET’S GLOW!”
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PLAYA VENICE SUNRISE ROTARY Serving our Community since 2005
