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—Dwight Eisenhower

Meeting Mondays, 7:15 AM - Marriott Hotel, 1400 Parkview Ave - Manhattan Beach

Officers and Directors 2012-13Tom Jeffry, President

Kathleen Terry President-Elect Russ Rothner/Russ Samuels DirectorsPatti Panucci Secretary Geoff Bremer/Gerry Morton DirectorsJohn Acker Treasurer Robin Gary DirectorsBill Bloomfield Past President Jordan Peister DirectorsPaul Allman Historian Richard Ham/Mauricio Salazar Directors___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Rotes Quotes Vol.63, No.42 June 10, 2013

Programs June 10 — The New Manhattan Village. Liz Griggs, Man-hattan Village General Manager will be speaking this morning. She will be telling us about the most recent plans for the new Manhattan Village development. There will be a scale model and a presenta-tion of the design renderings.

June 17 — TBA

June 24 — UCLA Football. This morning we will hear from UCLA Head Football Coach Jim Mora. We have the pleasure of having this South Bay resident tell us about his program.

July 01 — We Are Dark. There is no scheduled meeting this morning due to the July 4th Independence Day Holiday.

Rotary at 1736 - Pictured are John Hugunin, Daphyne Howell (Director of HR and Administration at 1736), Robin Gary and Ron Troupe (1736 Board President)

Club HeroesIt was Monday, June 3, 2013, and President Tom Jeffry brought Charlie Steinmetz to the podium to speak a Homeric paean to the value of charity….President Tom announced that the club made a charitable contribution in Kory Hunter’s name…..Kathleen Terry accompanied President Tom to Central High’s graduation, where they were joined by Nelson Gray…..President Tom is awarding medals to less-sung heroes of the club, this week honoring all the club’s active past presidents, especially including 92-year-old Wendell Harter.

Teachers of the YearVocational Chair Robin Gary enjoyed her last of many hurrahs at the podium, this time introducing local teachers with a few teacher jokes (thereby barely keeping pace with Mira Costa Principal Ben Dale). Mike Matthews, Rick Bagley and Carolyn Seaton joined President Tom to honor teachers of the year from the Manhattan Beach Preschool, Grandview, Pennekamp, Meadows, Pacific, Robinson, MBMS and MCHS. (Since I’m writing this, I get to brag: I had two Pennescampers and two Pacific Panthers and love both schools!). My favorite line came from honoree Mrs. Giambra, quoted as saying, “I have travelled all over the world, and Room 206 is the most fantastic place of all.”

The Loneliness of the Long Distance TeacherSchool Superintendent Mike Matthews offered a perspective on our awards with a few words on teaching. He described it as an isolating practice—“You’re alone in there.” As an administrator, “I’ve been able to see the amazing things they are doing inside that classroom.” Mike told us that the Rotary Teacher Awards are an important part of his ongoing effort to share what great teachers do.

Members In The NewsKathleen Terry was honored by the City for many years of service to Leadership Manhattan Beach….John Hugunin’s son, a graduate of our local schools, went on to Stanford and MIT…..Jason Wallace’s son has graduated from the Sloan Business School at MIT and is headed to Jordan to promote microloans after winning the Harvard Best New Ideas Competition…..Patrick Donahue and Tracy are

Rotary is Service Above Self

Rotary is Service Above Self

celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary…..Jan Rhees and Mike have closed on their Carmel vacation home (it’s on VRBO)….Deb Robertson and Tom are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary…..John Van den Akker’s daughter Sarah is off to Munich with her new Masters in ESL…..Ingo Werk passed his ham radio exam (there’s an obvious pun there)…..Chef Meg Hall, Pacific Panther that she is, participated in Barsha’s wine dinner…..Jordan Peister’s brother is now a Newport Beach Rotarian.

DemotionAs the Summer Solstice approaches, we Manhattan Beach Rotarians think sun, sand, surf-- and demotion. Kent Caldwell is at it again, and Darrell Sperber is once again providing the practice facility. We can feel it in the air—President Tom is winding down, and President-Elect Kathleen is winding up. The least we can do is make President Tom’s exit a humiliating experience. Join the cast of bad actors if you can, and, whatever you do, don’t miss June 29.

Yours in Rotary,Jim Hallett

Nelson Gray and PresidentTom attend Central High

Graduation (left)MBUSD’s Finest receive

recognition at our Annual Teacher of the Year

Awards at the June 3 meeting(below)

Attendance & Make-upsAttendance is an important part of our commitment to Rotary. Our secretary, Patti Panucci, regularly files attendance reports with Dis-trict 5280, and each club’s attendance record is reported district-wide. Let’s help Patti keep that attendance record high--report your make-up to her. (And, of course, do the make-ups in the first place!) What is a make-up? Board meetings, for one--you are always welcome even if you’re not a Board member, and it’s a fun evening to boot! Other clubs are also a make-up. So are many of our projects. So make Patti’s job easier--when you do a make-up, tell her. If you’re not sure it’s a make-up--hey, tell her anyway.

Local Rotary Make-Up ClubsRotarians Participate at Weekly Meetings!

Hermosa Beach PV Sunset Redondo Bch WestchesterTuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday

LA Int’l Airport El Segundo Lawndale Palos VerdesThursday Thursday Thursday Friday

For times and locations of local club meetings go to www.rotary5280.org and scroll down to the “District Info” area on the right side and click on the “When/Where Clubs Meet” link for information on all clubs in the district.

Meals on Wheels ScheduleRotarians serving their community!

Monday WednesdayJune 10 TBD June 12 Jason WallaceJune 17 Ingo Werk June 19 Larry WolfJune 24 Doug Wroan June 26 Alex Yoffe

Birthdays AnniversariesJune 11 Brad Koppel June 08 Jim & Joanne HunterJune 26 Rick Ferrell June 09 Russ & Sondra SamuelsJune 30 Steve De Baets June 14 Darrell & Pamela SperberJuly 05 Bill Sauber June 16 Dave & Lynne Harris

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Rotary is Service Above Self

Rotary is Service Above Self

RI Programs Rotary International offers a broad range of humanitarian, intercul-tural, and educational programs and activities designed to improve the human condition and advance the organization’s ultimate goal of world understanding and peace. Nine structured programs and nine service opportunities help clubs and districts achieve their service goals in their own communities and in communities abroad, foster-ing fellowship and goodwill in the process.

Rotary Service Above Self World Community Service has been described as the “quiet revolu-tion of hope.” Isn’t it time for you to:

… Reach out to someone who needs help.… Develop a relationship with a club in another country.… Become acquainted with customs and culture of a faraway place.

Get InvolvedWelcome to our New Members! Become more than a member of your Rotary club, become a Rotarian. Get involved in your club, your community and your world through the opportunities offered by our Rotary club and Rotary International.

Long-time Rotarians agree that involvement is the key. Volunteer to serve on a committee that meets your interests, help out with weekly meetings, or as part of a service project team. These activities will help you get to know your fellow club members and understand what Rotary does.

District 5280 also offers opportunities for you to get involved. Attend your district’s conference to learn more about Rotary and celebrate the good works of your district. Host the visiting Group Study Exchange team or help organize the district’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program to see what clubs working together can do. These activities will help you meet Rotarians outside of your club, widening your circle of friends and expanding your service potential.

Rotary is Service Above Self

Rotarians Always AskAlways ask yourself: “How well am I living up to these Rotarian expectations in my Business and Profession?”

AS A ROTARIAN ENGAGED IN A BUSINESSOR A PROFESSION I AM EXPECTED TO:

1. CONSIDER MY vocation as another opportunity to serve.2. BE FAITHFUL to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to moral standards of my community.3. DO ALL in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation.4. BE FAIR to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public and all those whom I have a business or professional relationship.5. RECOGNIZE the honour and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society.6. OFFER MY vocational talents to provide opportunities for young people, to work for relief to the special needs of others and to improve the quality of life in my community.7. ADHERE TO honesty in my advertising and in all representation to the public concerning my business and profession.8. NEITHER SEEK from nor grant to fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded to others in a business or professional relationship.

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Manhattan Beach Rotary - 108 Active Members Strong!The 2012/13 Rotary year is another growth year. You can see by scanning the classifications below

what areas are open. Let’s think and then act. John Acker – Financial Planner Dr. Richard Ackerman – Aerospace ManagementKathleen Adams – Financial AdvisorSusan Adams – Aerospace Paul Allman – Personnel Training † Deborah Arnold – Business Software ConsultantTim James Auringer – Automotive DealerWade Austin, Jr. – PhotographyHarris Bass – Business and Tax Law Bill Bloomfield – Commercial/Laundry †David Boochever – Consultant/Computer † Jim Bowser – Insurance (ret.)Geoff Bremer – CPAJan Buike – Social Worker Kent Caldwell – Insurance †Marc Castellani – Wealth ManagementRichard Chase – College Professor Roger Cox – Business Consultant †Mark Curran – Advertising and MarketingSteve De Baets – Truck RefrigerationKen Deemer – Private InvestorMike Doell – Moving & Storage † Patrick Donahue – AdvertisingDonn Ennis – Oil Refinery Engineer †Robert Espinosa – Fire Chief Monica Farrell – Non-profit DevelopmentRichard Farrell – Video Production (ret.)Vinny Fazzino – Builder/EngineerRobin Gary – Pilates InstructorNelson Gray – Honorary Member †Dr. Damien Goldberg – Ophthalmologist Robert Guilford – Business ConsultantMimi Haines – Toy Manufacturing Megan Hall – Caterer Jim Hallett – Criminal & Family Attorney †Richard Ham – Aerospace Engineer Jay Harkenrider – Real Estate Residential † Dave Harris – Wealth Advisor † Wendell Harter – Peace AdvocateLisa Hemmat - RestauranteurDave Hornbecker – Office Supplies †John Hugunin – Community College Professor Jim Hunter – Property Management †Eric Iverson – Web DeveloperIan Jackson – Mortgage Banker †Tom Jeffry – Attorney - Health CareLawrence Johnson – Investment Banker †Don Jung – CPA Business Manager Harry Keller – Education TechnologyAnne Konie – Interior DesignerBrad Koppel – International TradeEd Kushins – Home Exch. ExecutiveJim Lambert – IT ConsultingNorm Levin – Business Theatre Mark Lipps – TV Distribution

David Long – Executive/RecruiterSteve Lore – General Contractor Kathy McElroy – Physical TherapistMike Matthews – EducationBarbara Matles – Travel AgentRandy Meadors – Architect Dennis Morehead – Property Mgt †Gerry Morton – Nutritional Products Steve Murillo – Mortgage Broker † Lindy Murrell – Communications Wayne Nelson – Marketing Dr. John Nylund – Dermatology † John Osten – Commercial Publishing Dr. Ray Padilla – Dentist Dr. Patricia Panucci – OrthodontistNehal Patel – EngineeringMatthew Peck – Accounting Jordan Peister – Graphic DesignerDave Peters – R.E. Invest/Develop/MediationDan Quisenberry – AttorneyLynn Range – Design and Sales Don Redman – Mfg Executive (ret.)Jan Rhees – Residential Real Estate † John Rhind – Accounting † Dennis Ridge – Printing Dr. Deborah Robertson – Veterinarian Roger Rombro – Attorney - Family Law Russ Rothner – Business Consultant Joel Ruben – Attorney - Real Est. & Bus. LitJohn Russo – RetiredShannon Ryan – Financial Planner Daniel Saks – InsuranceMauricio Salazar – Airline OperationsRuss Samuels – Fitness & Personal Training Bill Sauber – Auto Club Services (ret.) Dr. Les Silverman – OptometristRonald Sokol – AttorneyDarrell Sperber – Automotive Dealer Charlie Steinmetz – Investor - Real Estate Steve Stepanek – Aerospace Engineer Bob Stephenson – Accountant Corporate †Amanda Stone – Consumer ElectronicsLincoln Stone – Business & Immigration LawMarc Teitelbaum – Honorary Member † Kathleen Terry – Management ConsultantHerb Trachtenberg – Aerospace Engineer † Dr. Chris Ullman – Chiropractic † John Van den Akker – Property Mgt/Invsts †Russ Varon – JewelerLee Walker – Insurance - CasualtyJason Wallace – Attorney - Real Estate Ingo Werk – ManufacturingDuke Winser – Honorary Member †Larry Wolf – Real Estate Broker/OwnerDoug Wroan – Entertainment Mktg & MediaAlexander Yoffe – Attorney

† Active Past Presidents