Paul Harris Plus 1 Honorees
President Elect Gail proudly recognized two of
our own, Rob Bird and Gwen Vuchsas, for their
continued generosity and commitment to Rotary
through their recognition as Paul Harris Fellow
Plus 1 recipients.
This honor reflects an additional contribution of
$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation, reaching a
total giving of $2,000–$2,999. Their dedication
to “Service Above Self” helps fund life-changing
projects both locally and around the world.
Congratulations and thank you for making a
meaningful impact through your generosity.
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Foster the Love Presentation
We were pleased to welcome Shirin Mosavi-Nejad
from the Greater Van Nuys Rotary, who joined us
to share more about the impactful Foster the Love
program. In support of this meaningful work, Playa
Venice Sunrise Rotary was proud to present Shirin
with a check for $1,000. It’s always inspiring to
partner in efforts that make such a difference
in the lives of others.
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Bryan Horsman - Speaker
Southland Honor Flight
Bryan Horsman of Southland Honor Flight joined
us for a heartfelt and inspiring presentation about
this remarkable program, which honors veterans
by taking them to Washington, D.C. to visit the
memorials dedicated to their service. He shared
that three WWII veterans will be on the upcoming
May 1 trip—one an incredible 104 years old.
His message truly resonated with our members, sparking interest in participating in future trips
and supporting the mission. In appreciation of the
important work being done, our club was proud to
present a $500 donation to Southland Honor Flight.
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Making a Difference at Foster the Love
Foster the Love is a remarkable nonprofit
dedicated to improving the lives of children
in the foster care system, reaching over
100,000 youth each year through
programs like Sweet Cases, Birthday
Boxes, and scholarships.
Last Saturday, more than 200 volunteers
gathered for a beautiful day of service, now
expanded to include a partnership with A Sense
of Home, which helps furnish homes for youth
aging out of foster care. Our own Playa Venice
Sunrise Rotarians and family jumped right in
painting duffel bags — Dawn and her mom;
Debbie and her husband Gene, as well as her
daughter and granddaughter; and Janet,
Ramona, Gail, and Gwen.
Becky and her husband John along with
Dave and Evan helped assemble furniture.
We look forward to welcoming this organization
at an upcoming meeting to share more about
their impactful work.
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Rotarians Around Town
Surrounded by both his family and Rotary family,
Rob was warmly celebrated on his birthday at
Cantalini’s Restaurant, making for a memorable
and fun evening filled with good company and
great cheer.
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District Conference Cruise Availability
Due To a Cancelation - May 15-18, 2026
An exciting opportunity has just opened up!
Due to a last-minute cancellation, space for
two is now available for the upcoming District
Conference aboard the Royal Caribbean's
Quantum of The Seas taking place
May 15–18 from Los Angeles to
Ensenada and back.
If you’ve been thinking about attending—or
didn’t think you had the chance—this is it. It
promises to be a wonderful blend of fellowship,
inspiration, and a bit of adventure by the sea.
If you’re interested, please reach out to Gwen
as soon as possible for all the details. Don’t
miss this chance to be part of a memorable experience!
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Teacher Eddy Awards -
The World Cup Of Teaching
May 7, 2026 | 5:30 - 9:30 PM | Hilton LAX
Our teachers are the all stars at the
Teacher Eddy: “World Cup of Teaching”
With passion, teamwork, and heart, they
step onto the field every day to help students
succeed and prepare them for the future. Our
local schools are fortunate to have so many outstanding coaches and captains inspiring
the next generation.
Teacher Eddy brings together over 300
educators, administrators, business leaders,
and community members to recognize the
incredible impact of local teachers. Each school
will select its Teacher of the Year who will be
invited to attend the dinner gala. Join us as
we celebrate these World Cup of Teaching
champions who help students score
goals in life one student at a time.
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