Hope everyone had a nice weekend and is enjoying this delightful weather. There is a lot to report on and tons happening in the district, so let's get into it.
Last Friday, we welcomed Jacki Bacharach, the Executive Director of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. She shared with us how they provide a leadership forum for South Bay local governments to act collaboratively and advocate for regional issues with a focus on improving transportation and the environment, and strengthening economic impact.
She talked about current major programs including Pallet Shelter Relief for the homeless, the creation of our South Bay Fiber Network, and initiatives around segmenting traffic. For anyone interested, the Annual General Assembly is March 23rd, 2023 and is free and open to the community.
Jacki Bacharach South Bay Cities Council Of Governments
Victoria Perez-Thacker and Rotary Model UN Peace Conference
We also had the pleasure of having Victoria Perez-Thacker, the President of PV Sunset Rotary at our meeting. She shared the results of a large peace project grant that had begun in 2019 but had some delays due to the Covid Pandemic. She also passed on information about the Model UN Peace conference. Details below.
Victoria Perez-Thacker – President PV Sunset Rotary
Some Info
Come listen to the future leaders of peacebuilding at the Rotary Model UN Peace Educational Project at the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School on October 22, 2022.
Exhibition of Pen High Students’ Amazing Peace Projects in the 2020-22 school years.
Thought-provoking Speakers include Rotary Past District Governor Jiro Kawatsuma (video participating), Steven Leeper, first American
Chairman of the Board of Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation (2007-13), Haward Kakita, Hiroshima survivor, and refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan.
Hiroshima Survivor Tree Re-Planting Ceremony
First ever Model UN Conference on the 1st Committee on Disarmament & Security!
All attendees to receive Orizuru, a symbol of peace, and commemorative T-shirts.
Don't Forget - New Member Application
A new membership application from Rick Humphrey has been approved by the board. This serves as the second of two announcements required per PVP Rotary bylaws. Please send any written objections to membership chair, Julia Parton, by 9/26.
Rotary Business and Upcoming Events
Foundation Celebration Drawing - Get Your Tickets
The Foundation Celebration Drawing is a major part of the fundraising for Rotarians and the Rotary Clubs in District 5280. “Every Rotarian, Every Year,” is the motto of Rotary International encouraging Rotarians to contribute annually to The Rotary Foundation. The individual goal is a minimum of $100 each year for every Rotarian. Rotary District 5280 has for many years reached higher, for a goal of $250 with 100% participation.
Tickets are $10 each and if you purchase 10 tickets you receive two bonus tickets (a total of 12 for $100). In order to incentivize greater participation this year, the winning prizes are significantly higher than in the past! You could be a winner of $7,500, $5,000 or $2,500! Download instructions.
Camp Pendleton Collection by Oct. 1
With food prices soaring, Camp Pendleton families are in dire need of food. Julia will collect donations at Friday’s Rotary meeting and will shop and deliver to Dave Hensler before the October 1st deadline.
Contact Julia Parton or the editor with any questions!
Membership and The Data: Understanding data-driven models to increase membership. All are welcome, but particularly geared for club membership committee chairs and leadership team. Zoom registration is required.
