WE HOPE YOUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND WAS AMAZING AND YOU ARE ALL READY FOR THE WEEK! IN CASE YOU MISSED LAST WEEKS MEETING, HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS AND UPDATES FOR THIS UPCOMING WEEK!
MAKE SURE YOU RSVP FOR THIS WEEK'S EVENT!
Join us for a delightful evening aboard Dave & Nancy's boat as we take in the sunset, enjoy a refreshing drink, and indulge in an amazing ICE CREAM BAR sponsored by McConnell's Fine Ice Cream!
We'll also have a delicious dinner featuring hamburgers and hotdogs, along with drinks to complete the evening. Be sure to arrive on time, as the boat will set off for a harbor cruise with a stunning sunset view at the breakwater.
Feel free to invite a friend, colleague, community member, or neighbor who might be interested in joining our Rotary family. Donations are welcome (but not required) to support our ongoing club initiatives.
RSVP by September 3rd to reserve your spot!
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If you haven't seen it already, check out the Hometown News and this wonderful little piece they put in their paper about us! Share the news and invite your peers, neighbors, colleagues, friends, and community partners to join us on Thursdays at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club!
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER ~ CAPTAIN ARMELLINI ~ FIRE STATION #110
We were honored to have Captain Armellini and his crew from the Marina del Rey Fire Station #110 join us and discuss the many ways we can partner to support the needs of our community! We identified the growing needs of our aging community, safety on the water, concerns of our unhoused population, and best fire safety practices within the marina!
We look forward to having Captain Armellini join us in future meetings and maybe even become a member! Fire Station #110 and it's crew are doing a fantastic job in the community and we are honored to support them!
CONGRATULATIONS BGC YOUTH SAILING! $20,000!!
Foundation Director, Helen Goto, presents Club Leaders from the Boys & Girls Club Youth Sailing Program with a giant check for $20,000 to support their amazing program! This Summer they were able to provide access and experiences on the water to over 2,000 youth from throughout the County of Los Angeles. Most of whom had never seen the water, let alone sail on a boat, or participate in Fast & Fun Sailing!
We hold steadfast in our commitment to supporting this wonderful initiative in the Marina based out of Mother's Beach, and join our County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell in her commitment to providing equitable access and opportunities to Marina del Rey for all youth and families!
Paul Harris Achievements
President Elect, Tracey Thompson Busa, presents two of our amazing members with special recognition on behalf of the Paul Harris Society. Congratulations to members, Gail Brooks and Bonnie Cullinan, for their achievements and ongoing commitment in being Paul Harris Fellows!
Members of the Month, July 2024!
Congratulations and THANK YOU to both Dave and Nancy Voss for all that they have done to support our Club and community in the month of July!
Dave and Nancy hosted a fundraiser on their boat, coordinating with the 1736 Family Crisis Center and community hero Rob DeCou and six other kayakers and 11 MdR Rotarians. Their mission? To kayak 29 miles from Catalina to San Pedro in six hours to bring awareness to human trafficking and raise an impressive $30,000 for the cause!
Nancy has also joined the Culture Committee and been an integral part of planning our upcoming events and socials, and Dave has been instrumental in providing advice and offering their beautiful boat for members to use in fellowship!
We are so very grateful to have both of your talents, time, and energy as we continue to develop our wonderful MdR Rotary Club!
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