TODAY’S PROGRAM July 07 — First Monday. President Geoff Bremer presents his vision for the new Rotary year. “America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” — Harry Truman Where’s Geoff??? Despite the induction of Geoff Bremer as our newest President, he was no where to be found at or near the podium. And despite 60+ years of history and tradition, he opted to bail on his first meeting, and we were guided by Past President Roger Cox. Manhattan Beach Rotary Club Serving Manhattan Beach Since 1950 Club No. 751 • District 5280 • Chartered August 9, 1950 • www.mbrotary.org
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TODAY’S PROGRAM
July 07 — First Monday. President Geoff Bremer presents his vision for the new Rotary year.
“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage,
on imagination and anunbeatable determination to do
the job at hand.”
— Harry Truman
Where’s Geoff???Despite the induction of Geoff Bremer as our newest President, he was no where to be found at or near the podium. And despite 60+ years of history and tradition, he opted to bail on his first meeting, and we were guided by Past President Roger Cox.
Manhattan Beach Rotary ClubServing Manhattan Beach Since 1950
Club No. 751 • District 5280 • Chartered August 9, 1950 • www.mbrotary.org
ProgramsJuly 14 — Los Angeles Lakers. Gary Vitti, LA Lakers Trainer
July 21 — Rotary Exchange Student. This meeting will NOT be held at the Marriott. We will be meeting at Lido di Manhattan Beach.
July 28 — City of Manhattan Beach. Mark Danaj, Manhattan Beach City Manager.
Where’s Geoff???Despite the induction of Geoff Bremer as our newest President, he was no where to be found at or near the podium. And despite 60+ years of history and tradition, he opted to bail on his first meeting, and we were guided by Past President Roger Cox, while struggling with his version of the “Queen’s English.” Say it ain’t so, Joe…to honor our Kiwi, tables were decorated with miniature sheep, along with sheep droppings.
Roger recognized Steve De Baets on his birthday and Richard Acker-man on his 33rd Anniversary of membership in our Club. He then thanked Kent Caldwell for another outstanding skit at Kathleen’s demo-tion and awarded him a signed soccer ball of Rotary team members.
We were entertained by two of our newest members and their Craft Talks.
Sue VoglSue was born in Canada, raised in Danville, IL (where her father was a Rotarian), and attended college at Indiana University in Bloomington. Upon graduation, she capitalized on her journalism major and landed a job as a writer for the Indianapolis newspaper. From there she moved to California and for the next 3 years was Director of Publications for Long Beach State University. That led her to USC take on the same role as Director of Publications, a position she has held for 26 years. She is responsible for all publications, including news and social media. Her position also allowed her daughter to attend USC tuition-free.
As a community volunteer, she completed Leadership Manhattan Beach in 2010, teaches at her local church and was chair of the Inter-sorority Parent’s Council.
She is also an avid runner and has traveled and run with a running group through many countries throughout the world. She announced today that she is going Part-time at USC, which will allow her more time to spend with her family and more community service.
John GardnerJohn was born and raised in Pasadena, both of his parents being physi-cians. He works for the Bank of Manhattan and is a graduate from UC Santa Barbara. Since he is unmarried, he crows about his sister’s children as a dutiful uncle.
In a unique moment, he became a Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages for a day and married two of his close friends. (So far the marriage remains legal). He also dons a wig and sings in a cover band, which is live band karaoke singing, at St. Rocke in Hermosa Beach and is an avid beach volleyball player. Kent Caldwell has his eyes on him for future demotions.
Welcome to both Sue and John and thanks for your interesting talks.
Wot’s In The Box?The meeting was turned back to Roger, who brought out his infamous Styrofoam boxes to play again “What’s in the box?” Les Silverman guessed which fish has been around for over 300 years, has 3 hearts, the male dies after mating, has blue blood and is tenderized by many by throwing the fish into a washing machine (I hope it wasn’t a Web Washer). That’s right, it is the Octopus and for guessing correctly, Les pulled out a genuine Wagu beef steak from New Zealand.
The second box was auctioned off with proceeds for Rotary. Harris Bass and Wade Austin traded bids with Wade winning with a donation of $210. He was the lucky recipient of a very large Tazmanian Ocean Trout, suitable for the barbeque. I’d tell you the weight, but it would seem like a fish story.
Thanks to Roger for his excellent meeting. Who needs Geoff any-way??
Yours in Rotary,Jim Hunter
Object of RotaryThe Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for ser-vice;SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the rec-ognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s per-sonal, business, and community life;FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional per-sons united in the ideal of service.
RI Programs Rotary International offers a broad range of humanitarian, intercul-tural, and educational programs and activities designed to improve the human condition and advance the organization’s ultimate goal of world understanding and peace. Nine structured programs and nine service opportunities help clubs and districts achieve their service goals in their own communities and in communities abroad, fostering fel-lowship and goodwill in the process.
Rotary Service Above Self World Community Service has been described as the “quiet revolution of hope.” Isn’t it time for you to:
… Reach out to someone who needs help.… Develop a relationship with a club in another country.… Become acquainted with customs and culture of a faraway place.
Get InvolvedWelcome to our New Members! Become more than a member of your Rotary club, become a Rotarian. Get involved in your club, your community and your world through the opportunities offered by our Rotary club and Rotary International.
Local RotaryMake-Up ClubsRotarians Participate at Weekly Meetings!
For times and locations of local club meetings go to www.rotary5280.org and scroll down to the “District Info” area on the right side and click on the “When/Where Clubs Meet” link for information on all clubs in the district.
Meals On WheelsScheduleRotarians Serving Their Community!
June 30 Sue VoglJuly 02 Don Redman July 07 John AckerJuly 09 Richard Ackerman July 14 Kathleen AdamsJuly 16 Bill Bloomfield
Birthdays June 30 Steve De BaetsJul 05 William SauberJul 13 Matthew PeckJul 14 Damien GoldbergJul 25 Norm Levin
AnniversariesJul 06 Harris & Margaret BassJul 10 Nelson & Peggy GrayJul 17 Dave & Joan HornbeckerJul 17 Wayne & Carol NelsonJul 25 Richard & udith HamJul 26 Lester & Angela Silverman
Manhattan Beach Rotary - 108 Active Members Strong!The 2014/15 Rotary year is another growth year. You can see by scanning the classifications below what areas
are open. Let’s think and then act. John Acker – Financial Planner Dr. Richard Ackerman – Aerospace ManagementKathleen Adams – Financial AdvisorSusan Adams – Aerospace Paul Allman – Personnel Training † Deborah Arnold – Business Software ConsultantTim James Auringer – Automotive DealerWade Austin, Jr. – PhotographyMark Ballance – Information TechnologyHarris Bass – Business and Tax Law Bill Bloomfield – Commercial/Laundry †David Boochever – Consultant/Computer †Geoff Bremer – CPAJan Buike – Social WorkerMark Burton – City Councilmember Kent Caldwell – Insurance †Marc Castellani – Wealth ManagementRichard Chase – College Professor Roger Cox – Business Consultant †Steve De Baets – Truck RefrigerationKen Deemer – Private InvestorMike Doell – Moving & Storage †Donn Ennis – Oil Refinery Engineer †Robert Espinosa – Fire Chief Monica Farrell – Non-profit DevelopmentRichard Farrell – Video Production (ret.)Vinny Fazzino – Builder/EngineerJohn Gardner – BankingRobin Gary – Pilates InstructorDavid Gendron – Specialty FinanceNelson Gray – Honorary Member †Dr. Damien Goldberg – Ophthalmologist Robert Guilford – Business Consultant Megan Hall – Caterer Jim Hallett – Criminal & Family Attorney †Richard Ham – Aerospace Engineer Jay Harkenrider – Real Estate Residential † Dave Harris – Wealth Advisor † Wendell Harter – Peace AdvocateLisa Hemmat - RestauranteurDave Hornbecker – Office Supplies †John Hugunin – Community College Professor Jim Hunter – Property Management †Eric Iverson – Web DeveloperIan Jackson – Mortgage Banker †Tom Jeffry – Attorney - Health Care †Dan Jensen – Real EstateLawrence Johnson – Investment Banker †Don Jung – CPA Business Manager Brad Koppel – International TradeEd Kushins – Home Exch. ExecutiveJim Lambert – IT ConsultingNorm Levin – Business Theatre Mark Lipps – TV Distribution David Long – Executive/RecruiterSteve Lore – General Contractor
Kathy McElroy – Physical TherapistBarbara Matles – Travel AgentMike Matthews – EducationRandy Meadors – Architect Dennis Morehead – Property Mgt †Gerry Morton – Nutritional Products Steve Murillo – Mortgage Broker †Dei Murray – Hotel Mgt Lindy Murrell – Communications Wayne Nelson – Marketing Dr. John Nylund – Dermatology † John Osten – Commercial Publishing Dr. Ray Padilla – Dentist Dr. Patricia Panucci – OrthodontistMatthew Peck – Accounting Jordan Peister – Graphic DesignerDave Peters – R.E. Invest/Develop/MediationDan Quisenberry – AttorneyLoli Ramezani – Senior ServicesLynn Range – Design and Sales Don Redman – Mfg Executive (ret.)Jan Rhees – Residential Real Estate † John Rhind – Accounting † Dennis Ridge – Printing Dr. Deborah Robertson – Veterinarian Roger Rombro – Attorney - Family Law Russ Rothner – Business Consultant Joel Ruben – Attorney - Real Est. & Bus. LitJohn Russo – RetiredShannon Ryan – Financial Planner Daniel Saks – InsurancePeter Salzer – AutomotiveRuss Samuels – Fitness & Personal Training Bill Sauber – Auto Club Services (ret.)Mike Schwarz – Biotech Dr. Les Silverman – OptometristJeff Snyder – InsuranceRonald Sokol – AttorneyDarrell Sperber – Automotive Dealer Charlie Steinmetz – Investor - Real Estate Bob Stephenson – Accountant Corporate †Amanda Stone – E-CommerceLincoln Stone – Business & Immigration LawMarc Teitelbaum – Honorary Member † Kathleen Terry – Management Consultant †Herb Trachtenberg – Aerospace Engineer † Dr. Chris Ullman – Chiropractic † John Van den Akker – Property Mgt/Invsts †Sue Vogl – JournalismLee Walker – Insurance - CasualtyJason Wallace – Attorney - Real Estate Ingo Werk – ManufacturingDuke Winser – Honorary Member †Larry Wolf – Real Estate Broker/OwnerAlexander Yoffe – Attorney
