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...

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...

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...

  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...

  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...

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”...

RotaMonica #11 Sept 20, 2022 President’s Message This week was fantastic! Our program on Friday was enlightening and informative, delivered by Woody Brokenburr. He spoke from personal experience and his role in Advocacy in creating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in...

RotaMonica #10 Sept 13th, 2022 President’s Message I wish I could thank each of you personally who contributed to the success of our Club meeting this past week.  Sickness sidelined our scheduled speaker, Jim Harris, Executive Director of Santa Monica Pier but that’s...

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. I trust that each...

We had another exciting program this past week and thanks to all who made it possible.  The Cheering Squad was back out cheering the day on to a spirited beginning.  Judy Neveau and Richard Lombari thanks for greeting all as we arrived.  Richard thanks for serving...