Please note that you are offsite this Friday for your club meeting. You will be meeting at VEFA Gallery 21825 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 at noon. Allen Bond is your President for the meeting and the gallery is absolutely stunning, so I wish you a wonderful meeting.
There will be a service for AJ Johnson and here are the details.
AJ Johnson Funeral Service Friday, March 21, 11:00am St John Fisher Church, RPV
Upcoming Meetings
March 14th - Rob Katherman & Juaz Baez
Harbor College Foundation
March 21st - we are dark
March 28th - Offsite at the Boys and Girls Club!
New Member Announcement: Janet Chen
A new membership application from Janet Chen has been approved. this serves as one of the two announcements required per PVP Rotary bylaws. Please send any written objections to member ship chair Jim Hartman by 3/21.
Janet is a real estate professional who is passionate about community engagement and service. She actively participates in local events and supports local charities.
Thank You From Richard Foss!!
On behalf of the staff at Collage and the students that we help, I thank you for the generous donation of $8,000. This comes at a crucial time, when funding from organizations that depend on federal grants are in limbo due to decisions made far away. Your actions will help assure our stability in the medium to long term. We will put the money to good use, with a focus on supplying instruments and on adding more music lessons and jam sessions to engage the community.
Collage will issue quarterly reports of our progress to major donors, including details about how grants and sponsorships are spent and our plans for the future. We invite you and the other members of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary to suggest new programs, methods of outreach, and recipients of instruments and other resources. You may be aware of communities that we are not in touch with, and if we work together we may find ways to tailor our programs to their needs.
District Brunch
The Rotaract and Interact clubs of District 5280 are leading the third and final District Breakfast of the Rotary year! This youth service-led event is so special we decided to make it a Brunch! And it's more than just brunch - it includes an optional afternoon of exploring the best of San Pedro.
"Rotary Uncorked: "Service, Connection and Growth"- Don't miss our annual District Conference at the stunning South Coast Winery & Resort in beautiful Temecula! Nestled among rolling vineyards, this gorgeous resort offers luxurious villas and rooms, each featuring a relaxing soaking tub—perfect for unwinding after a day of Rotary fellowship and inspiration. Register by March 15 to lock in the Early Bird price!
The deadline for clubs to submit applications is February 24, 2025. High school students, on the brink of adulthood, have so many talents! The Pageant of the Arts is a competition that encourages them to develop, hone, and display these talents for all to appreciate.
"Culture Fest: A Global Journey To End Polio", a walk to end polio followed by a celebration of cultures! Hosted at Verdugo Park in Glendale, the day will include music, dancing, food and more!
Registration is open! Join us on the beautiful island of Barbados where we will be making a difference in the lives of women and children, supporting emergency efforts in this hurricane prone region, and sharing fellowship with our amazing Rotarian brothers and sisters in the Caribbean!
