Rotary Club of Santa Monica!

11/02/01 Rotary District Governor Len Wasserstein -   Prior to becoming District Governor, Len was the Chair for District 5280 Charitable Foundation. He was the Governor's Executive Aide for Carol Wylie and assisted in all aspects of her administration, with specific responsibility for Area Representatives. Under District Governor Jack Jones, he was an Assistant Governor for Vocational Service. Len has two children and three grandchildren and has dedicated his year as Governor in loving memory of his wife Annebell. To find out more about our Governor, click here

10/28/01 - Sunday, - New Members party to be held at the home of Tom Loo

10/26/01 Brant Didden will be talking regarding his experiences climbing Mount Everest.   Our speaker will tell us about how he lost his expedition leader in a freak accident, and how he helped put his other team members on the summit of Everest. He will tell us how he was forced to make the decision to turn around at just over 28,200 feet when he realized his oxygen system was malfunctioning. Don't miss this meeting, I guarantee that you will be truly moved after listening to Brant's story. To learn more about our speaker, click here

10/25/01 (Thursday) The  Rotary Club of SM Golf Classic is back! This year the "Classic is to be held at Tierra Rejada Golf Club. Click here for more info.

10/20/01- Immunization Clinic to be held at St John's Hospital, volunteers needed, Call chair Lorraine Jossel for details.

10/19/01 Kara Knack will be discussing the future of the Griffith Observatory and what is planned for this 66 year old institution.  Click here for more info

10/12/01  Suzanne Wilton, Principal Project Manager for the Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital Replacement Project, will be presenting the new hospital project designed by the world renowned Architect, Robert A.M. Stern and Executive Architects, Anshen + Allen of Los Angeles.  For more info click here

10/05/01 - Bond Wright - Transactional Analyst - Topic : Using Mediation in Personal and Business Relationships. Do you find yourself settling for less quality in your relationships and not liking it? Find out more and be here to give a warm SM Rotary welcome to Bond. Click here for Bond's  bio.

 

October 3, 2001, at 5:30 P.M   Clear your calendar for this Wednesday evening .  You are cordially invited to participate in the First Annual Rotary Function better known as the FARF.  The location of this gala is the lower Bel Aire Bay Club (the one on the beach) at or about the card room.  You will be treated to Steve Eorio's barbequed tritip, sausages and chicken for the carnivores, and supplements in the form of two different salads from Casa Del Mar and assorted veggies.   Wine and beer will be supplied by the Rotary Club. You are the entertainment in that this is your chance to network with your follow Rotarians.  Who knows, a card game or two may get started.   Come one, come all, to meet your fellow Rotarians.  You may like some of them. Only $25 per person. If you haven't signed up already, contact Erik Jorgensborg at 310/395-0956 or by email Erik.Jorgensborg@Weyerhaeuser.com, or put your name on the sign-up sheet at next Friday's meeting.

09/28/01 -  Peter C. Atkins, CEO will be speaking about the Arboretum of Los Angeles County. The Arboretum of Los Angeles County is a 127 acre botanical garden and historical site jointly operated by the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.  Click Here for Peter's Bio

 

09/21/01 - Italian Consul General Massimo Roscigno. His talk is titled " Italy a glimpse at the turn of the millennium". Click here for a bio on Massimo

 

9/15/01 - California Coastal Cleanup Day -  Click here for more Info

 

09/14/01 Join us Friday for The Dance Doctor - John will giving us ballroom dancing demonstrations. John's motto is "if you can walk, you can dance." Web Master's comment is  "It is too bad that every time I try to dance my wooden knee acts up."  Click here for a complete bio on John

Cancelled due to US Security Reasons Date Changed, Launch Moved to Sept 13/14 - VANDENBERG AFB ROCKET LAUNCHES. This is an opportunity for members of the Rotary Club of Santa Monica and spouses and/or friends to tour Vandenberg Air Force Base and witness the late night launches of two Minuteman ICBM missiles on September 11/12. Click here for more details.

 

09/07/01 Monsignor Kevin Kostelnik Re the new Los Angeles Cathedral

 

08/31/01 DARK (Labor Day)

 

August 15, 2001 - "Neighborhood Red Cross Day"    Come support our Santa Monica Chapter in their annual "Neighborhood Red Cross Day" on Wednesday, August 15, 2001.  Your donation will help the chapter continue to provide important services in Santa Monica.   A gathering of service clubs members and interested individuals is being planned for the evening of August 15, 2001.  The fun and fellowship of the gathering will provide greater visibility for the chapter and the service clubs of Santa Monica. Please contact Dick Lawrence for further details.