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Rodeo
Upcoming Programs
May 27 Dark—Memorial Day Weekend
June 3 Scholarship Presentation
June 10 Erin Runnion
June 17 Lance Ito & Peggy York
Rotary Club of Los Angeles
Est. 1909
www.rotaryla5.org
2010-11
Number 34
May 20
This Week’s Program
Upcoming Events
May 30 2nd Annual WineFest
June 4 St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels
June 5 Wine Tasting Reception
June 18 VIP Reception for President’s Ball
Armed Forces Day Celebration
Captain Michael P. Argo, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Captain Michael P. Argo graduated
from the University of North Carolina
in 1981 and received his NROTC com-
mission into the United States Navy.
In 1987, Captain Argo transferred to
SEAL Team TWO as Platoon Com-
mander, and fought in combat during
Operation JUST CAUSE in Panama. He
served as Executive Officer at SEAL
Team TWO during Operation DESERT
SHIELD/DESERT STORM.
In 1995, he assumed the duties of
Commanding Officer of Naval and
Marine Corps Reserve Center in Hart-
ford, Connecticut. Captain Argo was
assigned to Special Operations Com-
mand Europe in Stuttgart, Germany
where he served as the Assistant Plans
Officer for Africa as the Navy Reserve
Liaison Officer to SOCEUR.
In August 2004, Captain Argo trans-
ferred to Naval Special Warfare Com-
mand where he served as the Assis-
tant Chief of Staff for the Plans, Strat-
egy, Doctrine and Quadrennial De-
fense Review (QDR) Lead.
In 2005 Captain Argo became the
Commander, of Naval Special Warfare
Operational Support Group, in Coro-
nado, CA and in 2008 became the first
Commodore of Naval Special Warfare
Group Eleven overall in command of
SEAL Teams 17 and 18.
Captain Argo just completed his final
command as the Commanding Officer
of the Navy Operational Support Cen-
ter Los Angeles in Bell, CA. He was
responsible for drilling Navy Reserv-
ists in the greater Los Angeles area.
Captain Argo is currently on separa-
tion leave from the Navy and is avail-
able for an executive level manage-
ment position in the government or
private sector.
His awards and decorations include
the Legion of Merit Medal, Defense
Meritorious Service Medal (three
awards), the Meritorious Service
Medal (three awards), the Joint Service
Commendation Medal, the Navy
Commendation Medal (three awards),
the Joint Service Achievement Medal,
the Navy Achievement Medal, the
Combat Action Ribbon and various
campaign, unit and service awards.
Captain Argo is married to the former
Margaret Davis of Raleigh, North
Carolina. They have four daughters;
Meghan (21), Elizabeth (18), Maureen
(17), and Sarah (15).
Be present this Friday at
the California Club to hear
Captain Argo talk about
the Navy Seals and their
role in national defense.
President’s Message You may have heard me say before that to realize the full value of being a Rotarian you must attend a District Conference and an International Convention. It is at these events where you can really experience what the “international” in Rotary International means – fellowship, service and pride. We ALL have something to be proud about after this last weeks District Conference! The Rotary Club of Los Angeles received many awards in every Avenue of Service – from our El Rodeo newsletter (thanks Walker Railey!) and our Website (thanks Suzanna Sahakian!) and Tony Medley who creates our “Meeting Memo-ries” for both media . . . to our Community and International Service Projects, Membership, Fundraising, Club Service, Vocational and New Generations Divisions. When you see Marjorie Heller, please thank her . . . not only for Chairing the Community Service Projects Management and Implementation Committee that “brings our projects to life,” but for documenting LA5’s great story and presenting it to the District Recognition Awards Committees. Here are the District 5280 Recognition Awards 2010-11 results:
Club of Achievement Community Service
Membership & Retention
Vocational Service (3 awards)
Club Service
Communications & Public Relations
Club of Excellence Community Service (4 awards)
International Service (3 awards)
New Generations
Communications & Public Relations (3 awards)
Overall Club of Excellence Community Service
OVERALL LARGE CLUB OF EXCELLENCE
. . . and Rotary International Awards 2010-11 results:
The Rotary Foundation District Service (2 awards)
Presidential Citation – Avenues of Service Lawrence (“LJ”) Rivera
CLUB ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL CITATION
And . . . to the Club’s Members, Leadership and Staff, please accept my personal THANKS for your “Service Above Self “and for your time, talent and treasure. We are truly a Bigger-Better-Bolder Club that is “Building Communities & Bridg-ing Continents.” I am very proud to be an LA5 Rotarian!
Wine Tasting Reception
Sunday June 5, 4:00-8:00 PM
Home of Beth Lochmoeller
1270 Mesa Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Bring a bottle of your favorite Wine
Michael Hainkel @ [email protected]
(310) 255-3703
- OR -
Joseph Auday @ [email protected]
(310) 560-4946
Camp Paivika Day
Saturday, May 7
65 Rotarians from 7 clubs and 3 districts worked all day to get the camp ready for the summer.
Richard Frank and Todd Johnson of Lawry’s and LA5
prepare the noon meal at camp.
Sister Christine Bowman makes certain the
dining room is clean!
The Rotary Club of Los Angeles
Est. June 25, 1909
CLUB LEADERSHIP
President Gerry Turner
President-Elect Megan O’Rourke
V. P./Program Chair Jay Richardson
Secretary Christina Chanpong
Treasurer Don Robinson
Immediate Past President Marc Leeka
DIRECTORS
Alan Bernstein John Green
Christina Hurn Art Kassel
John Langfitt Diane Netzel
Gus Oppermann L J Rivera
Barrie Segall Carol Shafer
Margaret Todd Noble Trenham
Jose Vera Elizabeth Wheeler
Club Fellowship Carol Shafer
Elizabeth Wheeler
Communications Noble Trenham
Funding Art Kassel
L J Rivera
Diane Netzel
Membership
Jon Gibby
Barrie Segall
Christina Hurn
Jose Vera
Service Projects John Langfitt
John Green
Gus Oppermann
New Generations Margaret Todd
Alan Bernstein
Sergeants-at-Arms Anthony Bourg
Anthony Calloway
Robert Donahue
Executive Director Jon S. Gibby
FOUNDATION BOARD
Chairman Al Shonk
Vice Chairman Ben F. Tunnell III
Secretary David L. Bland
Chief Financial Officer Donald R. Robinson
Director Nancy Howard
Director Marc Leeka
Director Ed Matveld
Director Gerry Turner
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Office
900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 418
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Telephone 213-624-8601
Fax 213-624-2694
Website www.rotaryla5.org
District 5280 www.district5280.org
Governor Doug Baker
In Memoriam
Dwight Radcliff
LA5 Member
Dwight was an incredible guitar player and, after serving in
the Air Force, toured with Stevie Wonder in the 1980s. He
had a hard time finding balance in his life, and fell into a
struggle with substance abuse, ultimately becoming just one
more anonymous homeless person.
Mustering the courage to get his life back on track, he
cleaned up and earned a certificate in drug and alcohol
counseling from UCLA. Dwight knew firsthand what life can
be without a strong support network, so he dedicated him-
self to helping others by creating a leading national organi-
zation to provide services for former troops facing similar
obstacles.
As president and chief executive of United States Veterans
Initiative, his group helped thousands of veterans find jobs,
homes and counseling.
Dwight RadcliffLos Angeles
Paul Netzel Elected to Council on Legislation
LA5’s Nominee to serve on the 2013 Council of Legislation, Paul Netzel was elected by Electors from the District’s Clubs at the District 5280 Conference last weekend.
The Council on Legislation meets every three years to discuss, revise and propose new By-Laws for Rotary International world-wide. Paul has been there on two previous occasions. This will be his last, as Dis-trict Representatives are limited to three terms.
There is not doubt that Paul Netzel’s experience as LA5’s Past Presi-dent, Past District 5280 Governor, Past Rotary International Director, and many more significant assignments with RI will be valuable as he now represents our Club and our District at the international level.
CONGRATULATIONS PAUL!!!
LA5 Meeting May 6
Photos courtesy of Carole Donahue
25 and 30 Year Membership Recognition pinning.
