Every Rotarian an Example to Youth

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1 Pride of Rotary T H E M O N T H L Y N E W S L E T T E R O F R O T A R Y D I S T R I C T Issue 2 September, 2008 Every Rotarian an Example to Youth In 1949, the Rotary International Board adopted the slogan Every Rotarian an Example to Youth as an expression of commitment to children and youth in each community in which Rotary clubs exist. Serving young people has long been an important part of the Rotary program. September is New Generation Month. It could be called the month of our future because investing in our youth is our future. Rotarians take pride in the fact that we have youth programs for just about every age group with Rotarians serving as active, caring sponsors. Interact is a program for students ages Clubs can be community based or in schools. Interact clubs support many of the same causes that Rotary clubs do. For example, Interactors have helped raise funds for Tsunami victims, organized outings for poor children, and renovated homes in developing countries. Rotaract is a service club for young Koreantown Interactors ham it up at the recent conference. adults ages Rotaract clubs are able to take on more ambitious projects and work independently. They generally focus on professional development, public speaking, and career development. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Association) usually operates as a camp and is sponsored by multiple districts. Youth Exchange is perhaps the most popular program in Rotary. It allows students, age 15-19, to experience another way of life by living abroad with a host family. It began in 1927 in Nice, France. Exchanges in Europe continued until World War II and resumed after the war in The student is often immersed in a new language, new culture, new political system, new currency, and new traditions. In recent years more than 7,000 young people have participated annually. Lifetime friendships are often forged between the two families and helps spread goodwill to other countries. (continued on Page 2)

Get Ready for One Special Knight! Paul Harris Celebration The Foundation Celebration Committee members are committed to making this annual event affordable for all Rotarians and families to attend.

Tickets are already on sale at the following prices: $60 for each adult $30 for children 12 & under, Interact, and Rotaract Reservations will be on a first come-first served basis, and items for the

Rica and Pearl need your generous donations of unique items valued at $100 or more, but they will gladly accept items from all price points.

Any donation sale automatically increases the club s average and helps you meet Governor Chuck s goal of $20 per member per month. Everyone benefits from the auction.

2 Get Ready for One Special Knight! Paul Harris Celebration The Foundation Celebration Committee members are committed to making this annual event affordable for all Rotarians and families to attend. As a result, we have chosen to host the Foundation Celebration at Medieval Times in Buena Park. It will commence Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 2:30 pm in the afternoon. Tickets are already on sale at the following prices: $60 for each adult $30 for children 12 & under, Interact, and Rotaract Reservations will be on a first come-first served basis, and items for the Silent Auction are now being solicited by Silent Auction Co-Chairs Rica Van Ausdall and Pearl Leeka. This year s silent auction aims to set a fundraising record. Rica and Pearl need your generous donations of unique items valued at $100 or more, but they will gladly accept items from all price points. Contribute with Confidence 100% of the silent auction proceeds go to The Rotary Foundation. Donor and purchaser share Paul Harris credit equally. Any donation sale automatically increases the club s average and helps you meet Governor Chuck s goal of $20 per member per month. Everyone benefits from the auction. A couple of years ago someone donated two first-class airline tickets for travel anywhere in the world. The tickets sold for $12,000 a bargain! The donor and purchaser each received $6,000 Paul Harris Fellow credit. And remember: Our donations are loaned to The Rotary Foundation and then returned to this district to fund only the projects we support. District 5280 Rotaract leaders for Example to Youth (continued from Page 1) We as Rotarians have an opportunity to be role models and mentors for the young people in our communities. One learns to serve by observing others. As our youth grow to become adult leaders, it is hoped that they will achieve that same desire to serve future generations. It is the responsibility of each Rotarian to prepare the New Generation of young people up to the age of 30, by improving their life skills to ensure a better future, while recognizing the diversity of their needs. Children are 25% of population but 100% of our future. Let s Celebrate our Unity and Make Dreams Real for our future leaders. Distri Governor Chuck Anderson Classification C.P.A. Your participation will make this silent auction the best ever. Visit the district website and download the silent auction donor form, fill in the information and fax it to Club Presidents; please write a note to yourself: I will bring auction items to the President s Dinner on September 9, 2008, at the Toyota Car Museum. 2 The success of this event depends on everyone s participation. The more money we raise for The Rotary Foundation, the more we can Make Dreams Real through our club projects. Without the Income there is No Outcome! Erica Wilson, South Bay Rotaract and daughter of Doug Wilson, helping a special needs child at the Rotaract Convention Service Project Sunday, June 15, Shane s Inspiration in Griffith Park.

3 DISTRICT BREAKFAST October is Rotary s Vocational Service Month. Join us at our next District Breakfast to... LEARN new professional/personal skills: Intercultural meeting and greeting basics HEAR an insightful speaker: Judy Belk, Sr. Vice President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and member of the first all-female Rotary GSE team ENJOY musical entertainment SAVOR Friendship, fun and fine fellowship at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Register Now for Zone Institute Register today for the 2008 Rotary Zones 23/24 Institute to be held in Portland, Oregon, at the Portland Hilton September 25-28, The registration fee is $175. There is an additional $220 fee per person for the meal package, which includes six meals: Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and lunch, Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. There is no breakfast on Saturday, and Friday evening is left open for the class reunion dinners. Payment can be made online by clicking here. In addition, arrangements for lodging at the main institute hotel, the Portland Hilton, can be made on-line or by contacting PDG Ed Gronke at gronkee@msn.com. We need to Build Bridges to gain support and membership of young adults in our communities, said DG Chuck Anderson. This will be the theme of Zone Institute. Susanne Sundberg will be there as DGE and Doug Baker as DGN for valuable training. October is Cultural Diversity Month: Celebrate our Unity with DG Chuck Anderson October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Remind the women in your life to get their annual mammograms and checkups. District Governor Chuck Anderson presents the first DSG (District Simplified Grant) check of the year for $1,425 to Jerry Friedman President of Torrance Club. There have been 18 DSGs appoved for $1,425 each for total of $25,650 for local community projects.the Torrance Club will use the money to buy turkeys for needy families in the Torrance area at Thanksgiving time. photo by Scott Shiota To get you items included in the next Pride of Rotary, please Cozette Vergari at cozette@laxlawyers.com by the 20th of each month and include articles, events and photos! 3

4 DG Chuck Inducts Annie Konie District Governor Chuck Anderson recently inducted Anne Konie into the Manhattan Beach Club. A Rotarian is a member of the community who exemplifies honesty and ethics, service above self, and purposeful vocation, said Anne s sponsor, Megan Cotugno. Anne is a kind and thoughtful person who can always be counted on to put forth extra effort. When given the opportunity, she has readily and enthusiastically participated in community service projects through her professional industry, such as coordinating arts and crafts days with the Boys and Girls Club. As a licensed interior designer with extensive experience working with lawyers, members of the entertainment industry, and a wide variety of executives, I have witnessed first-hand Anne s dedication to her vocation. District Governor Chuck Anderson inducts Annie Konie into the Manhattan Beach Club. Throughout my years as a Rotaractor, Anne was among the top supporters of my involvement with the Rotary Family. She has been considering membership for quite a while, particularly after seeing the powerful work that Rotary does with youth and on an international level. It is my feeling that Anne has come to a point in her life when she is ready to dedicate her time to a cause larger than herself; it s my hope that Rotary will serve that purpose for Anne. SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 9 September 9: Presidents Dinner The first Presidents Dinner will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Redondo Beach. The Mexican buffet includes complimentary beer, wine and beverages. The Toyota Museum tour begins at 6 p.m. Dinner and Meeting begin at 7 p.m. Please make checks payable to Redondo Beach Rotary Club and send to: PO Box 411, Redondo Beach, CA RSVP to Ron Cody at codyplus@aol.com September 13: Vocational Service Kickoff 9-11 Hacienda Hotel 525 N. Sepulveda Blvd. in El Segundo September 21: Rotary Family Picnic 10 a.m. - 4 Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach See ad at right for more info... COMING IN OCTOBER... 4 Medieval Times in Buena Park October 12: Foundation Celebration 2:30 p.m. Plan on bringing family and friends. Masquerade period costumes are encouraged, as prizes for Most Original and Most Club Members Participating will be awarded. Dinner entry fee for adults is $60. Children under age 12, Interactors and Rotaractors may attend for $30. Doors will open at 2:30pm for our famous Live and Silent Auctions, costume parading and judging, photo opportunities with King Chuck and his loyal knights, and much, much more. Dinner and Show will begin at 5:00pm sharp. Arrive early and enjoy Rotary fellowship! Contact Robert Rubio at with any questions.

5 ROTARY DISTRICT 5280 FAMILY PICNIC Sunday, September 21 10:00am-4:00pm, Cardboard Boat Race starts at 9:00am! Seaside Lagoon 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach Free Admission! Cardboard Boat Race Competition! International Food Festival! Lagoon Swimming! Rotary Fellowship and Fun! Each Rotary club is encouraged to make a $50 donation to cover general Picnic expenses. Please make donations payable to Rotary District 5280 and send to the District Office: 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 312, Los Angeles, CA For International Food Fest information, contact Karim Jaude karim@dynamicscapital.com For picnic information, contact Ron Cody codyplus@aol.com 5

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