1 Lancaster West Word

The Voice of Lancaster West Rotary Club, Lancaster California

Published by Lancaster West Rotary Club, P.O. Box 42, Lancaster, CA 93584 November 15th, 2010 Board of Directors President: Gus Camacho

Pres-elect: Kevin VonTungeln Vice Pres.: Stan Ulvin Past Pres.: Tim Fuller Secretary: Jim Lewis Treasurer: Gina Rossall Sgt-at-Arms: Lew Stults Club Service: Howard Harris International: Diane Grooms Community: Mike Giovannini Vocational Service: Connie Williams Youth: Mark Davey Membership: Sandy Smith Rotary Foundation: Dave Potter Public Relations: Regina Lawrence Directors at Large: Matt Buchanan Laura Maluccio Dave Potter Anne Aldrich Becky Smith Marvin Crist Jenni Moran John Currado Weekly Meeting Mondays, 12:00 noon Hellenic Center 43404 30th St. West Lancaster CA 93536 661-948-1413 Board Meeting 3rd Thursday each Month 07:30 am, Crazy Otto’s in Lancaster on Avenue I Committees/Events Avenues of Service Club Service: Howard Harris 661-943-6082 or 400-0342 Meets – 2nd Fri. each month 4:00 p.m., Maxdon’s Avenue I, Lancaster International: Diane Grooms 661-722-5483

Meets 2nd Tues. each month 7:30 am, Casita Lopez 919 W. Ave., J, Lancaster

Camacho Comments What a great luncheon we had this week……. Dr. Jackie Fisher president of AV College and a past Lancaster West Rotarian gave us an update on all the changes that are happening at the College. There are several improvements currently in progress. Those include an incredible Theatre Arts Facility and a 105,000 square foot Health and Science Building. A new Auto Body Training facility is being dedicated this Friday.

Bridgette Razo, Executive Director of the AV College Office of Institutional Advancement and Foundation, spoke on the growth of the foundation over the past 8 years and the projects they have funded. Her title is almost as long as my full Mexican name. Gustavo Efrain Camacho Ortiz El Rey Del Credito

The Award Winning Lancaster West Rotary where every Rotarian Makes a Difference and WE HAVE FUN!!!

2 Vocational: Connie Williams 310-920-3176 Mets 4th Thurs. each month 12:00 noon, Camille’s 43901 15th St. W., Lancaster Youth: Mark Davey 661-974--8739 Meets 2nd Thurs. each month 12:30 pm, Camille’s 43901 15th St. W.., Lancaster Community: Mike Giovannini 661-265-8884 Meets 2nd Thurs. each month 12:30 pm, Camille’s 43901 15th St. W., Lancaster Disaster Preparedness and Relief: Tim Fuller 661-943-9750 Meets 1st Thurs. each month 7:30 a.m., Birdies Restaurant & Driving Range Events & Activities Auction: Kevin VonTungeln 661-948-8411 Golf: Donny Carder 661-810-9270 Lobster Dinner: Mark Hemstreet 805-402-6890 Paul Harris Foundation: Dave Potter 661-942-2915 Public Relations: Regina Lawrence 661-886-0122 Select Few: John Currado 661-945-2696 Programs: George Lawrence 661-310-529-6812 Lew Stults 661-802-8382 Student of the Month: Gary Cothran 661-722-2542 Larry Lake All Star Game: G. Simi 661-816-3600 Bulletin/ Historian/Social Media: Dudley Jennings

GS Lakshman and Dick Spann were awarded Paul Harris Fellow medallions by Foundation Chair Dave Potter for achieving multiple Paul Harris Status. This is a great honor and I was privileged to help give them their medallions. Our goal this year is to become a 100% Paul Harris club. See Magician Dave Potter to find out how a $250 donation can be turned into a $1000 Paul Harris Fellow Status.

Last weekend Jim Edwards installed furniture at the Homeless Shelter on behalf of Lancaster West Rotary. This was part of an International Reverse Grant request made by Past International Chair GS Lakshman. This $20,000 reverse grant project includes $5000 to the Boys and Girls Club for Kitchen Equipment, $5000 to Desert Haven for computer equipment and $10,000 to the

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www.rotary5260.org

R.I. Website www.rotary.org LWR Website Via District Website

homeless shelter for furniture. Great job GS and Jim. To find out how you can help on an international project please see International Chair Diane Grooms. Howard has planned an incredible Holiday Party for our club at BEX on the BLVD. Activities include delicious food, holiday music performed by Uncle Andy and the Reminders, bowling, pool tables, gifts, great fellowship and of course, spirits. Please respond to Howards email and sign up now. The cost is only $25 per person. This Monday we will be having Gina Rossall and Lauri Massari from the Westside School District speak on their anti-bulling program. This program recently received national recognition and Lancaster West Rotary was a proud sponsor. This is a program you don’t want to miss. Guest eat free in November so bring someone who is interested in becoming a Rotarian. See you on Monday. Hasta Luego, El Presidente, Gus Camacho

The strength of the anti-bullying program, according to counselor Lauri Massari, lies in student involvement. Massari, an educator with nearly 30 years of experience, launched the program at Del Sur Middle School last year. She tapped students in her True Leaders program, which focuses on peer instruction. “Kids create change on campus, not adults,” she says. “Kids create the culture that’s important to them.” Westside Union School District superintendent Regina Rossall attributes this to the “change of culture relative to bullying.” Prior to the program’s implementation, Rossall said many students overlooked how critical bystanders are in perpetuating bullying. The program helped students understand they were condoning bullying by not responding and how they could be part of the solution.

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Lillian is 17 years old senior at Lancaster High School and a member of the Interact Club Talks about volunteering at Sommer Haven. Lillian says "I enjoy helping out and it's fun". "I loved putting the pipes in the ground". "I will help my dad in the future, I learned a lot, it was really a good experience!"

William is 17 years old senior at Lancaster High School and a member of the Interact Club Talks about volunteering at Sommer Haven. William says "I have always wanted to help out our community, but never knew in what way, this is just the start". "I realized that giving back to something that has nothing to do with yourself is a really good feeling ." "As well as learning how to put in a new sprinkler system".

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Mark Hemstreet was honored as Rotarian of the Month at our luncheon for his dedicated service to Rotary. Mark Hemstreet has been a Rotarian since 1991. He is a past-President

of LWR and current Steak and Lobster Chair. Please join me in congratuating Mark.

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Coach Pete Amaya

Paul Harris Fellow

Ingrid Chapman Paul Harris Fellow Rick Cook Paul Harris Fellow Judy Cooperberg Paul Harris Fellow Marvin Crist Paul Harris Fellow Mark Davey Paul Harris Fellow Tom Horton Paul Harris Fellow Jenni Moran Paul Harris Fellow

+ 1 G Simi Paul Harris Fellow

+1 Herb Bartelt Paul Harris Fellow

+ 2 Jim Edwards Paul Harris Fellow

+ 2 Bob Howard Paul Harris Fellow

+ 2 Tim Fuller Paul Harris Fellow

+ 3 Dick Spann Paul Harris Fellow

+3 GS Lakshman Paul Harris Fellow

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"Me and my friend, first mayor of Palmdale, Larry Chimbole! Notice my "Get Your Ask in Gear" pin for all my Rotary friends out there! Everyone, bring one in before the end of

December!"

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Rotarian spotlight- Rotarian of the Week

Ingrid was born The Hague, Holland, on February 5th. has lived in the Antelope Valley for 21 years and California for 43. Ingrid has a B.A Degree from UCLA in Theatre Arts/Communications. She is a Self-employed - Owner/Partner Chapman Communications for the past 9 years. Ingrid is married to Gary. Favorite; Vacations: Europe - esp. Holland, England, etc. Enjoy cruising - and loved Alaskan Cruise. Color: Ilove all colors. One favorite might be red. Movie: Many favorites Currently one of my favorites is AVATAR - loved the message. Food: Love just about all ethnic food! Big on sushi! Sports: Ice Skating, Dance, and love watching Olympics Hobbies: I love creating new events for our community. I like the "girlie events" such as Women's Conferences and fashions shows. I also love participating in our community's bigger events, such as the AVBOT Outlook Conference. Personally, I love to cook and wish I had more time to do that. I like walking Bailey, our corgi and riding with Gary on his Harleys. And I love to travel and will do more of that one of these years! What motivates you on a daily basis? That I have the opportunity to participate fully in this life of ours and make a difference to others. Ultimately to hopefully leave the world just a little better place for those who come after us. What are you most passionate about? I want to eradicate abuse to children, animals and our earth. In its place, I hope ne day we can all have RESPECT for children, each other, all animals and our earth.

Why did you become a Rotarian? For the reasons above. Because together we work to make our community a better place for all. To give back. And have fellowship at the same time. Great combination! Why would you recommend the Lancaster West Rotary Club to prospective new members? Because it's a wonderful way to work together for our community, to give back - and have fun together all at the same time. It is a wonderful thing to be part of such a unique and wonderful group of people. What is the key to success in business? Integrity. Always be 100% honest to/with your clients, your co-workers and all you work with. Make sure that there is a win-win-win for all concerned. Do what you say you will do and always go above and beyond. Last - love what you do.

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Announcements Ink Cartridges Don’t forget to bring your used ink cartridges to our weekly meetings. The cartridges are being collected by Herb Bartelt and are used to raise funds to support the Learning for Everyone project which we are sponsoring this year.

Children’s Books

Please search your homes for children’s books that can be added to our club’s donation of books for the Miller Elementary School in Lancaster. Any age appropriate hardbound or softback books are acceptable if they are in good condition. These books will be used for children from pre-school through fifth grade, thus can include very simple books through research books. Additionally, the books may be in any language.

Proposed Members Ray Martin He is the Vice President/Owner of ROI, a medical insurance billing service. Third Publication Brian Marquez He is Branch Manager Clark Pest Control. Questions regarding a newly proposed applicant? Call Sandy Smith, 661-400-0342.

Weekly Scheduled Programs and Speakers

November 15th: This Monday we will be having Gina Rossall and Lauri Massari from the Westside School District speak on their anti-bulling program. This program recently received national recognition and Lancaster West Rotary was a proud sponsor. This is a program you don’t want to miss.

Calendar of Events

Special Events Committee and Board Meetings (subject to change)

Disaster Preparedness Committee Meeting 1st Thursday of each month at Birdie’s Restaurant at 7:30 am Tim Fuller Chairman Youth, Community & Vocational Committees 2nd Thursday of each month at Camille’s Sidewalk Café Lancaster at 12:30 pm Mark Davey Youth Chairman Michael Giovannini Community Chairman Connie Williams Vocational Chairwoman

10 Club Service Committee Meeting 2nd Friday each Month Maxton's Ave I at 4pm. Howard Harris Chairman International Service Committee Meeting Camille's 15th Street West Lancaster Diane Grooms Chairwoman Membership Committee Meeting 3rd Tuesday of each month at Rustin House at 12:00 noon Sandy Smith Chairwoman Board Meeting

3rd Thursday of each month at Crazy Otto’s – Avenue I in Lancaster at 7:30 am Gus Camacho President

“Select Few” – Softball Please contact Coach Currado for lineup changes, stats and wind conditions.

Antelope Valley Rotary Clubs Meeting Information AV Sunrise: Thursday mornings 7:15 am Tuesday at IHOP in Palmdale Rosamond: Thursdays 11:45 am Coaches Sports Bar & Grill, 4417 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond Lancaster Sunrise: Tuesdays, 7 am Thursdays at Camille's in Lancaster Palmdale: Wednesdays: 6:30 pm Sizzler Restaurant, 853 W. Palmdale Blvd. Lancaster: Thursdays , 7 pm Medrano’s, 44276 10th Street West, Lancaster

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