Rota-Monica #17

Awesome return of Dr. Raphael “Rafe” Sonenshein, a local Sunset Park resident, to the Rotary Club of Santa Monica. As always, our members look forward to his expert analysis of the political landscape of our times. He did not disappoint! Dr. Sonenshein is the...

Rota-Monica #16

Assemblyman Richard Bloom was our speaker this week and his unpretentious spirit was refreshing to experience. Mr. Bloom is a lawyer who has served as a member of the California State Assembly representing the 50th District since 2012. His District encompasses Santa...

Rota-Monica #15

I deeply appreciate the efforts of all who made our meeting a success this past week. We overcame the plague of technical difficulties to enjoy a wonderful presentation by Dr. Kathryn Jeffery, President/Superintendent of Santa Monica College. I am including the links...

Rota-Monica #14

  Congratulations to the following Santa Monica Rotarians for completing all the tasks required to receive their permanent badges:  Richard Lombari, Kathryn Markolf, and Felix Crown.  Congratulations to Vicky Curtis for the new grandbaby in the family. Another...

Rota-Monica #13

  Our meeting, this past Friday, was one of the most heart moving of all.  Our membership was speechless as we listened to the very personal story of Trinea Gonczar, a Female Olympian Gymnast who was one of the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of Dr. Larry...

Rota-Monica #12

I am so glad I was present at the eleventh meeting of the 101st year of our Club last Friday.  We are being informed of local and important issues that shape our world by our speakers each week.  Mary Sue Maurer took us inside the world of preparing “FireFighters”...