We have a lot of news so get comfy. First, I want to send love and healing to everyone suffering from the events in Israel, Gaza, and ongoing in Ukraine. My only hope is all these regions find solutions and healing. In the meantime, we should keep following the Rotary mission to "Provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders."
We also received a note from Dave Henseler I want to make sure everyone sees:
"Thank you all very much for your support this year for the families at Camp Pendleton and Fort MacArthur. We are truly making a difference in the lives of thousands of people.
I also want to let you know about an event called “Vet Fest”. It is held in Manhattan Beach by the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club. It is to honor and raise money for Veterans and First Responders. There will be beer and wine tasting, BBQ, kids zone, music… See the flyer below for details. Veterans and First Responders get in free."
Club News
This Friday our club meeting is at the Blood Drive at Hesse Community Park. Details are below.
Also, board members, please note that our board meeting has been moved to November 10th at 1:30.
Citizen of the Year! Julia Parton
The best news of the week is that our very own Julia Parton will be honored by the Chamber this year receiving the Citizen of the Year Award! Congratulations, Julia!! We are so lucky to have you :) The event is at Trump and begins at 5 p.m. on 11/16.
Greg Grammar
Last Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Greg Grammar RHE city manager to speak at our club meeting.
Pics from the week
Diapers Wanted!
We have a Diaper Collection for Warren Chapel of San Pedro for community disbursement starting this week. Suzy and Julia to collect diapers at the Oct 6, 13, and 20 Rotary Meetings!!
Blood Drive: Coming Soon
Our next HOVOOTM is assisting the Red Cross with a Blood Drive. We need volunteers to greet donors when they arrive. It is this Friday from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm at Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd, RPV.
Also, if you would also like to donate blood, go to RedCrossBlood.org and in the “Find a Blood Drive” field enter the code “PVPRotary” to locate the signup page.
Peartree Lane Project
Peartree Lane Project is up and running. If you would like more information or to donate click the button or use the QR code!
Last year, we completed most of the raffle tickets in a digital format where you simply had to complete the information for one ticket and the rest of the tickets that you purchased were auto-filled electronically. Due to the success and ease of this format, we will continue it this year. To make it even easier this year, we have created an upload link- return all tickets electronically and we will print your tickets and place them in the hopper for the drawing.
Upload your completed digital tickets: Fill out your digital tickets and return your tickets via the upload link.
Are you interested (or even just curious) about applying for District Governor? An info session is being held on October 21 at 10:00am to learn more about the role. Click on the button below to learn more and RSVP.
PDG Cozette Vergari shares her thoughts on why you should consider applying for District Governor here.
Peace Walk- October 28
Join your fellow Rotarians to promote peace! This walk takes place in the historic West Adams District. Registration is $15/person and includes a t-shirt and refreshments.
