Are you ready to party?? Tis the season so this Friday we will meet at Elk's Lodge in San Pedro for our Holiday Party! Party starts at 5:00 pm and dinner is served at 6:00 pm. Attire is festive and don't forget to bring a wrapped ornament (under $15) for our gift exchange.
Elk's Lodge Holiday Party This Friday
Elk's Lodge: 1748 Cumbre Dr, San Pedro, CA 90732
Party starts at 5:00 PM
Please bring a wrapped ornament for a gift exchange. Spend no more than $15!!
Club Business
In nominating committee news:
The nominating committee will meet before December 31. 2023 Elections will be held in January 2023.
Nomination Committee: Duncan Sutton, Jennifer Sullivan, Julia Parton
Selected members: Jonathan Udewitz, Suzy Zimmerman, Lynne Neuman, Donna Duperon
Alternates: Norton Donner, Tony Tripp
Committee nomination manager: Kenny Bowen
Interest Finder Notice
It is time to share with the group what positions interest you for next year. Seriously, this is your golden opportunity to get the job you want!
I will be sending a separate email with an Interest Finder Sheet of club positions attached. If you have not done so already, please fill it out and send it to Julia at jparton@malagabank.com
Sister Teresa Groth: Franciscan Homes
President Duncan with Sister Teresa Groth and three of their clients from The Franciscan Homes
Last Friday at the club, we had the treat of hearing from Sister Teresa Groth from The Franciscan Homes and three men in different stages of their re-entry program. The Francisco Homes has a mission of offering hope and multi-faceted holistic hope to formerly incarcerated individuals aspiring to reintegrate back into the community.
This is a fantastic program that truly supports re-entry and re-integration through emotional, physical and spiritual support. They provide classes that address everything from addiction recovery to cooking classes to useful skills that will help in getting employment. It was clear from the men who joined her and spoke that this organization's work is valuable and necessary. Click below if you want to check out their website and learn more.
Each spring, 200 high school students from the Greater Los Angeles area meet for 2 ½ days to improve their skills as leaders in their communities. Students participate in experiential learning activities, including active leadership workshops, team building activities, and a RYLA Olympics and talent show. Set high in the San Bernardino Mountains, the camp is breathtaking and completely private, giving the students a peaceful environment in which to learn more about themselves, and their peers.
