SPOOK-TAKULAR HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION!








Meeting ID: 840 6356 4171
Passcode: 167485
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc15TtVRGK
SPOOK-TAKULAR HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION!![]() Spooky Thursday Night Live! ![]() Halloween Costume Halloween is almost here and we will start early hiding behind the Zoom with the mystery of an improvised costume. Who will have the best costume from the waist up? ![]() Pumpkin Carving Say “Hocus Pocus” and the artist in you will shine through the illuminated face of the jack-o-lantern that you carve. ![]() Ghoulish Drink Recipes Will helps you get into the spirit of games, ghost stories, and contests that you won’t want to miss. ![]() Black Cat Martini Our opening drink is a very simple, quick concoction that is easy to make but has a great Halloween feel. -2 oz. Blavod Black vodka -1/2 oz. Chambord Combine in shaker with 1 cup ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. ![]() Black Devil Martini This simple but fun little number comes from the American Professional Bartending Schools of Illinois in Chicago. -2 oz dark rum. The darker the better. -1/2 oz. dry Vermouth -1 black olive Stir, strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add olive on a toothpick. ![]() The Jack O’ Lantern This great recipe comes from Southern Hospitality in New York City. Use a lowball glass and garnish this drink correctly to get a great tasting drink that looks like a pumpkin. -1 oz Hennessy VSOP Cognac -1 1/2 oz orange juice -1/2 oz ginger ale -1/2 oz Grand Marnier Shake combined ingredients and strain into a lowball glass over ice. Place an orange slice (wheel) over the top with a lime twist in the center of the wheel as a garnish topper. ![]() Fake Blood -1 oz. bourbon -1/2 oz. lime juice -Tomato juice -1 tsp. Tequila Pour the bourbon and lime juice in a glass over ice. Fill remainder with tomato juice and stir. Then add Tequila. Meeting ID: 840 6356 4171 Passcode: 167485 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc15TtVRGK |
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A Tropical Diving Trip in French Polynesia |
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6th Annual South Bay Beer & Wine Festival![]() SOUTH BAY BEER & WINE FEST | SUNDAY, MAY 19 Rotary Clubs of South Bay Sunrise & Palos Verdes Peninsula The 6th Annual South Bay Beer and Wine Festival took place this past Sunday under the threat of rain. Yet we still prevailed! Around 1500 attendees enjoyed UNLIMITED TASTINGS from more than 100+ micro-breweries, wineries and restaurants, shopped at our Silent Auction and Rotary Souvenir booth. The rain scare put a small dent in our attendance and sales, but we will still enjoy some healthy income to our Foundation for continued community projects. |
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Sharefest—A Great Volunteer OpportunityHere's a way to have a great volunteer experience. And it is happening this Saturday, May 4th! Bring yourself, your friends, your kids and grandkids. Perfect for any age. Give just a couple of hours of your time and you'll help feed those in need around the world. |
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Educator of the Year Dinner![]() It was a glorious festivity last Wednesday night as we feted and cheered those men and women chosen to be 2018's Educators of the Year. The more than 250 attendees that included teachers, administrators, city dignitaries and supporting Rotarians, were all energized and boisterous. The ballroom at Palos Verdes Golf Club, where we convene for our noon meetings, was transformed by evening into a more elegant, magical ambiance. While our club meetings fill about a third of the room, last Wednesday night the ballroom was bursting at the seams. As always, many thanks go to our Sustaining Sponsor, the D.K. Kim Foundation, for making the evening possible. |
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The Rotary Foundation Presented by PDG Rick MendozaChapter TwoYou might remember in Chapter One of our story, our esteemed PDG Rick Mendoza was given the microphone at 1:22 for his talk on the Rotary Foundation (not to be confused with our Club Foundation). Despite Rick’s ability to provide meaningful dialogue in short timeframes, he was unable to finish his thirty minute presentation in seven. Therefore, he was given the opportunity to finish in Chapter Two. |
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PVP Rotary Meeting 10-5-18Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC | Lions, Tigers and Bears. Oh, my!![]() Today we heard a fascinating talk by Steve Holstrom, DUM, DAVOC, on his career caring for the dental requirements of the animal world. He is also an excellent sailor, having sailed with his young family including a baby to Hawaii prior to GPS. This is in addition to being an accomplished fisherman, a sailing judge for the America’s Cup and a scuba dive instructor. |
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Rotary Meeting 9-28-18![]() District Governor Joe Vasquez and his wife Rose were present at the annual district governors meeting. He presented Paul Harris pins to several members who achieved levels beyond the first $1000.00. Hangup Moon and Henry Lee were honored for giving $1,000 annually. Greg and Carolyn O’Brien were honored as becoming members of the Bequest Society. There was a slide show that featured Governor Joe and the “most interesting man in the world”. ![]() |
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Climb every mountainClimb every mountainPatience Asiimwe As told to Diana Schoberg Health workers must have a lot of passion. They face so many challenges to reach every child with the polio vaccine. I found that out when I traveled to a mountain community on the border of Uganda and Kenya, 200 miles from my home in Kampala, to join a vaccination team. Just getting to the homes was a challenge, let alone persuading the parents to let us in. We had to park the cars, carry our coolers with the polio vaccine safely tucked inside between ice packs, and move on our own two feet, just walking and walking. It’s a bit of a trick – using your hands to steady yourself while you climb, yet still having to carry this heavy cooler. There were lots of streams and rivers, and at times we had to jump across or walk through the water. We would sometimes walk for 30 minutes before we would see a home, because they’re not so close to one another. It was lonely and scary, walking through the trees and rocks. The challenge was getting as far as we could, keeping in mind how long the journey back would take. If we walked three hours to get to a home, we needed to be sure we had three hours to get back before dark. And all that with the possibility of not finding a child at home and having to return another day. |
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Mike Lansing | Boys and Girls Club![]() Our guest speaker Mike Lansing from the Boys and Girls Club of LA Harbor presenting the club some exciting news, updates and information about the expanding footprint of this dynamic youth organization. The club's recent expansion, Career Bound Program, and a short explanation of a $9 Million Comprehensive Campaign. |
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“Rotary vision for a better world” |
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Rotary meeting 9/7/18![]() Another great day at the Palo’s Verdes Country Club to be a Rotarian, a lot to be proud of. We had the honor and pleasure of having past district governor Rick Mendoza speak on a topic he is very versed on and passionate about, the Rotary International Foundation. Founded in 1917 with an initial donation of 26.50 by founder Arch C Klumph, the then president, was used for a comfort station and a buggy for a doctor to do house calls. |
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PEACE IN THE SOUTH BAY![]() |
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Many thanks to my Rotary Family![]() Many thanks to my Rotary Family for presenting my new grand daughter Maya with a very generous $151 at our meeting yesterday. I’m sure that her Mom and Dad will put it to good use and when I get to hold her again next weekend up in Los Altos ( in the Bay area), I’ll be sure and tell her and her big sister Lia about all the friends they have down here in Palos Verdes. Many thanks to all of you again. Joey |
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Friday, August 23’s Rotary Meeting![]() Friday, August 23’s Rotary Meeting saw a “full house,” as many of our Rotarians returned from trips and summer vacations. This was also the occasion of the induction of former PVP Rotarian and past Club president John Polin back into our Club. Friday’s program featured the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce under the direction of Chamber President and CEO Eileen Hupp. Our Rotary Club has been a sponsor of this program for the last three years. |
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Presentation to Jackie and Roger IgnonRick Mendoza PDG - Presentation to Jackie and Roger Ignon![]() |
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District Breakfast | Tuesday, August 14th![]() District Breakfast yesterday morning (Tuesday, August 14th) held at the Westin hotel LAX. Marc Mazorow, Kath Anderson, Eileen Hupp, Rick Mendoza, Greg O’Brien, Jim Hartman and Daryl Sidler were in attendance. |
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Soirée Ignon | Wednesday Night Live | 8-8-18![]() |
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NEW MEMBER APPLICATION | John Polen![]() John Polen has applied for membership in our club.![]() John is a Retired Banker and a Rotarian for over 15 years. His sponsor is Joey Komada. Any objections should be forwarded to: Marc Mazorow; marcmaz.sbcglobal.net@clubrunner.email |
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UPDATE: Rotary Meeting at the Palos Verdes Golf Club on a Friday AfternoonIf there is a better way to beat the heat than attending a Rotary Meeting at the Palos Verde Golf Club on a Friday Afternoon – I don’t know what it is! ![]() Hospitality is the Hallmark of our club. No sooner do we enter the Club’s Hallowed halls than we are welcomed by Greg Sparkman and newly inducted member Alyssa Titus. Recently installed President Marc Mazorow rang the meeting to order so that the festivities could begin. Rick Mendoza gave an inspirational prayer, John Stillo led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and I (Bruce Attig) attempted to get everyone’s blood flowing with a patriotic song! |
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Wednesday Night Live!![]() SoCal Edison scheduled a Power Outage at the Elliot's home on the eve of the scheduled Wednesday Night Live. PVP Rotarians packed their bags, hiked uphill and met at EL POLLO INKA at the Promenade (near the Noris Theater). |
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Certificate of Recognition honoring our Club for our commitment to education![]() Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi presents Club President Marc Mazorow with a Certificate of Recognition honoring our Club for our commitment to education….specifically our work in honoring teachers at Educator of the Year AND for granting scholarships. |
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Beer & Wine Festival 44k Check Presentation![]() Dave from South Bay Sunrise Rotary presenting check to Marc for Beer & Wine Festival. |
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Club Meeting - July 20th |
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FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR | JULY 6THRotary Club of Palos Verdes PeninsulaThe Rotary Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula members were all smiles last Friday afternoon as they welcomed Marc Mazorow, as our new president of the club. As president, Marc will lead and motivate our club, ensure that club members feel valuable, inspired, and connected to each other. La Rotacion wishes Marc a GREAT Year ahead and look forward to being inspired! Congrats Marc! We are watching you! |
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Eileen Hupp | 2017-18 Rotarian of the Year!![]() This annual award is designated for the one Rotarian in our club who clearly stands out in demonstrating "Service Above Self," and principled commitment to the Four-Way Test. Eileen Hupp, is that outstanding club member who has made significant contributions to the mission and operation of our club. Congratulations Eileen! You are our Rotarian of the Year 2017-18! |
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James H. Parton Memorial Service![]() James H. PartonServices to be held Saturday, July 7, 2018, 9:00am Green Hills Chapel Celebration of life to follow at Palos Verdes Gold Club, 11:00am |
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A Notice from Paul Netzel![]() |
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Polio Eradication StatisticsPolio Eradication Statistics![]() Below are the current statistics on the number of Polio caused by the wild polio virus in endemic countries. Eight (8) of the 11 cases, this year, are in the country of Afghanistan and three (3) are from Pakistan. There were no new cases reported in Nigeria at this time. The 11 cases this year is disconcerting as it represents roughly twice the number of cases as last year at this time. The war against Polio continues and Rotary will and must support the effort to end this dreaded disease. ![]() |
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Lynne Neuman Rotary Video |
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Demotion Dinner for Lynne Neuman![]() Demotion dinner for our outgoing president Lynne Neuman. The PVP Rotary Club was in the house "boat", starring in the usual cast of FUN Rotarians and fun was sure had by all! Thank you's were received for committees of the many members who work on projects during the year and a all new cast was installed! |
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BGCLAH 2018 CB GraduationBGCLAH 2018 CB Graduation![]() Lynne presenting $3000 Rotary Club scholarships to 4 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles Harbor’s College Bound Program. The event was held at the Wilshire Grand Theater in San Pedro. The scholarships are funded by our Rotary Foundation. |
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Club Meeting - Friday May 18th 2018Aaron Peirce and Sabrina Bertini from the Fred Astaire Dance studio in Redondo Beach![]() Bruce Attig introduced the speakers Aaron Peirce and Sabrina Bertini from the Fred Astaire Dance studio in Redondo Beach (on P.C.H and P.V. Blvd.). Monica Allen, from the Dance studio introduced Aaron Pierce the speaker who is from new jersey and has been a dance instructor for 8 years . He mentioned that he has been member of the Rotary club there and has helped with Hurtleberry Foundation... |
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MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR BOB GULCHER![]() MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR BOB GULCHER Funeral Visitation Friday, June 1 at 4-8 PM White & Day Mortuary 901 Torrance Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Internment & Military Funeral Honors Saturday, June 2 at 10 AM Green Hills Mortuary 27501 South Western Avenue
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Celebration of Life Saturday, June 2 at 2 PM St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 31290 Palos Verdes Drive West Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to: Trinity Care Hospice www. california.providence.org/trinitycare/giving/ Or Cardiovascular Center of Excellence at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance www. providencehealthsc.thankyou4caring.org/plcmf-donation-page |
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Juan Bueno - Craft TALKJUAN BUENO | CRAFT TALK![]() There is something about the number 11 that keeps cropping up in the life of La Rotacion editor Juan Bueno. Juan’s father was one of 11 children. Juan was one of 11 children as well. Last Friday, May 11, Juan gave his first Rotary craft talk, bookended by his birthday on Thursday (the 10th) and his first club anniversary on Saturday (the 12th). |
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Club Meeting - May 4th 2018Speaker Frank Scotto![]() Our esteemed speaker Frank Scotto is a local Torrance professional who has a deep history of service. He was born in Riverside in 1948 and his family moved to San Pedro and then Torrance. He was in the Military during the Vietnam War and continued on to public service throughout his life. He graduated from El Camino College and in 1974 went into the service station and Towing Industry. He recently sold his towing business after 42 years to pursue other business venues and political opportunities. His started his civil service career by serving as commissioner on the Torrance Civil Service Commission in 1997 and was elected to the City Council of Torrance in 2000 and serving as Mayor Pro-tem then and in 2006 and 2010... |
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Malaga Bank Welcomes Julia Parton![]() |
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Wednesday Night Live![]() |
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Rotary Speakers April 20Rotary Speakers April 20 : Steve Cooley and Robert Schirn![]() District Attorney Honorable Steve Cooley and Robert Schirn, career prosecutor and office historian. They were at the club to discuss their new book entitled Blue Lives Matter In The Line of Duty. It is a collection of facts, stories and lessons learned regarding the murders of various LAPD officers struck down in the line of duty. They highlighted the execution murder of Deputy David March in 2002, the pursuit of the murderer, Jorge Arroyo Garcia, and the efforts to bring Garcia to justice. |
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April 20th Meeting Photos![]() |
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Craft Talk - Rick MendozaCraft Talk with Rick Mendoza![]() Speaker today is none other than our Rick Mendoza, who gave one of the best Craft Talk in our club history. Rick was born on 1934 to Amallio and Alyce Mendoza in San Antonio, Texas. Rick has 3 sisters, he is the eldest, a spoiled only boy. In Central Catholic High School, Rick performed in senior play “Sunshine Twins” when he broke through the longtime shyness and became the current magnificent personality that he is. Rick’s first job was in Piggly Wiggly at age 14.... |
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Advances in Radiation Oncology in 4/6/2018 PVP Rotary meetingCyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery system![]() Mr Bruce Attig introduced the speaker, Dr. Ajmel Puthawala, radiation oncologist at the Fountain Valley hospital. He is board certified and practicing radiation oncology 46 years and has extensive experience about radiation treatment to cancer patient. the topic was advances in Radiation Oncology. |
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Rotary and World Water Day
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Clean water and sanitation are basic necessities of a healthy environment and a productive life. Since 2013, The Rotary Foundation has invested more than $74 million in water and sanitation projects. For World Water Day, read about one of those projects in Sri Lanka, and learn more about the work Rotary is doing to provide access to clean water, improve toilets and latrines, and support hygiene projects. | |||
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Thank you to all who donated toiletries for our project for Doors of Hope. We put together over 300 bags
of toiletries at our January 25th Thursday Nite Live at the PV Golf Club while enjoying the company of ourfellow Rotarians and food.
A Rotary volunteer administers polio drops to a child missed by earlier rounds in Pakistan.
By Alina A. Visram, manager, Pakistan National PolioPlus Committee
When I first joined Pakistan’s PolioPlus Committee (PNPPC) as a manager close to eight years ago, polio eradication seemed within our reach. I used the opportunity to study poliomyelitis beyond just perceiving it as “a crippling disease.” I researched the causes and consequences; the types of polio virus; modes of prevention; and how elusive the virus can be given the right conditions.
Then in 2012, the dynamics of my country changed. We were faced with hostile militants, who refused to allow polio teams to vaccinate children in their territory. Our front line workers were regularly targeted for their work during campaigns.
Cozette Vergari is a member of the State Bar of California and is also admitted to practice law before the United States District Federal Court for the Central District of California. Aside from litigation, she is trained in mediation, and has received Court appointments as legal counsel for minor children in high conflict custody battles. Cozette established her own law firm in 1996, subsequently overseeing well over 1000 client matters in the areas of Family Law and Trust and Estates.
At the Rotary International Convention, global leaders and key donors affirm their commitment to ending polio
With polio on the brink of eradication, nations from around the world and key donors pledged more than $1 billion on Monday to energize the global fight to end the paralyzing disease.
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, said ending polio would be one of the world’s greatest achievements.
"Polio is the thing I spend the most time on. Everyday I look at my email to see if we have a new case," Gates said. "I'm very inspired to be part of this. I'm also very humbled."