What a wonderful meeting we had last week! We welcomed Architect Steven Erlich who spoke with us about the many interesting projects he has been involved in including his own home in Venice and the incredible and sustainable projects he designed in Morocco. Mr. Erlich will be working with Luc and Maria at the Jacaranda School in Malawi.
Speaking of Malawi, our Director of International Service,
Richard Shelton, shared a sweet video of our Goats frolicking with the proud women who
now have a business from which they
can support their families!
We are grateful to Gail and Rob who pledged another ten Goats to be added to the herd! 🐐🐐🐐🐐 So inspiring! 🐐🐐🐐🐐
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!! MYSTERY BOX WINNER !!
Martha was the proud winner of
last week’s mystery Box sponsored
by Foundation President Gail. Thank you so much for your support!
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LAX CHAMBER
TEACHER EDDY AWARDS
Last Wednesday was the LAX Coastal Chamber’s 42nd Annual Teacher Eddy Awards
at the LAX Marriott! We are so very proud to support this amazing evening that truly
shines a bright light on our Teachers.
Congratulations to all the honorees including this year’s Friends of Education, Jennifer Busher from Cowan Avenue Elementary and Raj Makwana from Wish Charter Schools.
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* DISTRICT ASSEMBLY*
This past Saturday, we attended the District Assembly in Burbank. The theme for incoming District Governor Alex’s year is
“Rotary Superheroes – Together We Serve, Together We Transform Lives” -
and boy did he dress the part!
There was lots of energy, fellowship,
and many opportunities for training incoming Board Members.
Our own DGN Brady Connell handled organizing the production of this year's assembly and our Current Club Treasurer, Lucy Wegner,
led the Class on “Secretary” –
So proud of our club and their willingness to lead! I really love the Rotary International
Theme for 2025-2026: “Unite for Good!”
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✈️ 🇺🇸 HONOR FLIGHT 🇺🇸 ✈️
Our Club is proud to support the Honor Flight Southland Program who transports Veterans to see the Veteran’s Memorials in Washington DC.
This year we had the honor of helping Three (3) WWII Veterans, Six (6) Veterans from the Korean War and 27 Vietnam Veterans.
We are grateful to Rotarian Bonnie Cullinan for providing the Storage and the use of her Truck which allows the transportation of 35 wheelchairs for these incredible Vets!
Thank you to Garrett and Matthew for Driving, our Community Service Director Martha and Program Chair Gwen for the late night drop off and the heavy lifting of unloading the chairs at the Airport.
Incredible effort and so meaningful!!
The Honor Flight Southland presented a beautiful plaque to Gwen for her long time support and leadership of this Program.
We are all so enormously proud!
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* THIS WEEKS SPEAKER *
We welcome AMY ZIMMERMAN from the
Redondo Beach Rotary Club to
speak about The "Jerusalem Women Driving Health Together" initiative which is a community-led program aiming to become
a Rotary Global Grant.
Please join us for this presentation addressing the Critical shortage of medics, ambulance drivers, and phlebotomists in East Jerusalem.
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You have to attend to have a chance at This Week's
MYSTERY GIFT!
Raising $$$ for our Club!
Couldn't be more Fun & Easy ...
Each week there will be a
Mystery gift available to Bid on!
What's your part to play?
Keep bidding until it's Yours!
Hosted by Foundation President, Gail Goldstein! You never know what the prize will be!!
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* Coming Events! *
We are excited about our many events, projects and programs on the horizon.
Fun, Fellowship and Service
at it’s Finest.
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MAY 22nd
AIRPORT MARINA COUNSELING SERVICE ANNUAL
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JOIN THE FUN & FELLOWSHIP FOR ALL!
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OUR NEXT HAPPY HOUR
JUNE 5th!
Save the date for
Fellowship at Tony P's!
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UPCOMING
DISTRICT EVENTS
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Save the DATE!!
PLAYA VENICE SUNRISE
20TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Please save the date for our
Club’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
AND
Demotion Party on Friday, June 27th,
where we will thank
Co-Presidents Lisa and Brady
and their Board,
Install Co-Presidents
Martha and Gwen and their Board and
Announce the Rotarian of the Year!
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😍 GUESS THIS ROTARIAN
AND WIN TWO RAFFLE TICKETS! Be the First to TEXT PRESIDENT LISA
with your guess and WIN!
310-503-1147
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See you for more
President Lisa's Rotary Jumble Fun
This week's is related to SPECIAL DAYS IN MAY!
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We're Proud to be
Playa Venice ROTARIANS!
and We Are BETTER TOGETHER! "Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today"
-- President Lisa
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Quote of the Week
" ... And the spirit fills
the darkness of the heavens,
it fills the endless yearning of the soul,
it lives within a star too far to dream of,
it lives within each part and is the whole.”
