THE PERFECT BLEND OF FUN, FRIENDSHIP, AND SERVICE!
Welcome to the PVSR Weekly Newsletter
2026 - 2027 Vol. 17
REMEMBER -
NO MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY!!!
We’re friends, and I can be honest, right? I hit the wall this week - even though it was “Fun & Fabulous”, I felt completely uninspired and was doubting my ability to inspire through my presidency. In contemplation, I realized that you need to have the “down periods” to fully appreciate the “up periods”. So, I have focused this week on LEARNING (AKA word of the week) - we all can use some personal growth! We don't always know everything (maybe we think we do), but our Rotary Club provides fertile ground to be exposed to people and experiences and to learn new things and thus become inspired! A perfect example was our fabulous speaker, Capt. Carlos Garcia from Fire Station 80, located on LAX property, to serve only “those who have wings”. I found myself enraptured by his presentation about the expectations and abilities of our firefighters when they attack an aircraft in trouble. I don't think I will ever look at “3 minutes” the same way! So, just when you think you are “on empty”, we are able to LEARN new things and find inspiration where it is least expected. Stay open to what PVS Rotary has in store to teach and inspire you!
Thank you to Birthday Fairy Bobbie for cheerleading our October birthday celebration as we learned more about the astrological traits of our fellow Rotarians!
Rotary makes me happy!!
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NOMINATE!Nominations are due by October 31st to serve on thePVSR Club Board of Directors commencing July 1, 2027! There are great positions available - speak to Gwen or Martha about opportunities to serve!
SUPPORT COLOMBIA!Support Martha’s effort to raise funds to help our friends in Colombia. Please donate through our website.
ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY TREE!Support the LAPD PACIFIC BOOSTERS by ordering your holiday tree no later than November 15th!🎄Start your order HERE!🎄
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It was great fun to support our partners at Visitation Schooland host ourRotary Wheel Boothat the CARNIVAL IN THE NINE DOUBLE OH FOUR FIVEthis weekend! When they say, “it takes a village”, it truly does to man (and woman) our booth for 3 days of excitement! The list of volunteers was amazing, so a big THANK YOUto all that served on a shift -Debbie P, Natalie, Jason, Racquel, Bobbie, Becky, Dave, Rob, Gail, Martha, Jim, Gwen, Marsha, Matthew, Jan, and Sylvia! Thank you toJasonfor donating theFATCHECKcouponsas one of our prizes! We were thrilled to haveCouncilmember Traci Park visit the booth and try her luck - as always, she was a winner!! We were also so happy to see a Rotarian on the stage! We loved supportingEvanas his band, Party Factory, played on Saturday afternoon! A special thank you to Courtneyfor coordinating our participation in the event. It was so much fun!!
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Thank you to Debbie B., Bobbie, and Katrina, who were inspirational to students at the Speed Networking Forum at WISH ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL! A great vocational event to provide students with a glimpse into what careers we have pursued and how they might shape their future. Ballcaps off to our partners atLAPD Pacific Division, who had three officers on hand to inspire the students to consider a career in law enforcement! Thank you to all!
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Rotary Makes Us Happy!
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THE MONTH AHEAD IN YOUR ROTARY COMMUNITY!
REMEMBER -
NO MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY!!
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YEE HAW!! It’s our annualCULTURAL DINNER - COWBOY SUPPER AT MISS SASSY’S SALOONthis Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30 at Westchester Elks Lodge, and it’s not too late to invite friends and family! Not to mention, we want all Rotarians to attend! We will have a rip-roaring great time together! Don’t miss this amazing event! Wear your western best!
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We all“SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM” at the upcoming 10th Annual Midfield Avenue Halloween Block Party on Saturday, October 31st (Halloween) from Noon until 5 PM. This offers you plenty of time to get home, put on your costume, and go treat-or-treating! Please volunteer time at our booth to scoop and create sundaes for all those in attendance! It will be a SPOOKY GOOD TIME with friends and an opportunity to “talk Rotary”! Please come in costume as PVS Rotarians! See Dave or Gwen to sign up for a shift!
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Come in your PJ’s, come in your sweats, but come to Gail and Rob’s on Sunday, November 8th at 8 AM for coffee, libations, brunch and the F1 Race in Sao Paulo, Brazil! As is tradition, we will munch and watch the race together and enjoy fellowship, and John will provide “race color” for those who want to know more about F1!
Please see Gail about a reservation!
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PVSR Club is so proud to be the RED CARPET SPONSOR at the upcoming LIGHTS, CAMERA ROTARY: A CELEBRATION TO BENEFIT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION! We are thrilled to have 16 Rotarians joining the festivities on Sunday, November 8th for this Hollywood-themed evening! We are also happy to support our very own DG Brady Connell at this illustrious event! This event is more than just a night out; it is our District’s opportunity to come together and invest in the life-changing work of the Rotary Foundation. Every dollar raised helps fuel projects that provide clean water, promote peace, support education, fight disease, and strengthen communities both here at home and around the world! We have sent you a separate email to assist you in purchasing the very important raffle tickets for this event! Thank you to all who have donated
and who will be attending!
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In memory of Kathrine, joinGail and Jan as we purchase$50 gift cards from Northgate Marketto provide Thanksgiving groceries to the families in need at Mar Vista Family Center. Our goal is to purchase an additional 10 gift cards from generous Rotarians in order to reach our$2,500 goal. SeeGailshould you wish to donate!
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STARS BEING DISCOVERED?
They said they were attending a movie premiere at Warner Bros. and a delicious dinner at the Smoke House, but by looking at these beauties, I can only wonder if they were doing auditions for an upcoming starring role? So great to seeRacquel and Brook out on the town and enjoying the famousSmoke House garlic bread! After 80 years, that restaurant still is a popular Burbank location!
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SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SUPPORT US!
Eddie V’s in El Segundo is always so generous by donating restaurant gift cards to our events every year. This year, theydonated a $100 card, and we decided it was time for us to support them! So, a few Rotarians had dinner together at Eddie V’s on Sunday and had a yummy, amazing dinner!Thank you to Eddie V’s for supporting us!
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***** Reminder, please share your with pics of your activities around town to add to the newsletter!
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“Always walk through life as if you havesomething new to learn, and you will.”
–Vernon Howard
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