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Program Sponsor
William Muller, S. J.
Verbum Dei is a Catholic, Jesuit, college and career preparatory, complemented by our corporate internship program, serving young men of Watts and the surrounding communities who are economically and academically underserved. We develop self-confident gentlemen who are intellectually motivated, spiritual, contemplative, and courageous in their pursuit of a more humane and just world. | |
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Upcoming Speakers |
Friday, December 14, 2012
Friday, December 21 &
December 28, 2012
WE ARE DARK
We'll see you on Friday,
January 4th, 2013! |
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Los Angeles
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Los Angeles | |
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Upcoming District
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Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013
Westin LAX
January 25-27, 2013
Honolulu | |
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Meeting Memories |
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012
Thank you, Tony Medley-
(attorney, author, &
LA5 photographer)
Did you miss last week's Meeting Memories?
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10 Pack of lunch tickets for $350.00.
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Program Sponsors
Please contact Janet Doud for more information. |
| LA5 is seeking
Welcome Room Sponsors 
Please contact Hal Barstow |
EL RODEO
Content Deadlines Monday - 5:00 PM Weekend Stories Tuesday - Noon FINAL DEADLINE for content submission Please send to: Jennifer Gregg or DesignQuorum | or
Walker Railey |
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Our distinguished guest speaker is Dr. Ken Phillips, Curator of Aerospace Science at the California Science Center located in Exposition Park. He will be speaking about the latest acquisition, Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Kenneth E. Phillips, Ph.D. has served as Curator for Aerospace Science since 1990 and
develops the California Science Center Foundation's programs and exhibits on aeronautics and space exploration. As Curator, he is responsible for creating the vision that shapes these programs and leading the team in the process that includes concept and storyboard development; multiple phases of design; prototype development and testing; artifact acquisition; audiovisual production; exhibit fabrication and research on visitor learning.
Dr. Phillips' major projects include Phase III of the Science Center's 25-year Master Plan featuring the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center; the SKETCH Foundation Air and Space Gallery; the Roy A. Anderson A-12 Blackbird Exhibit and Garden; and development of the Creative World permanent gallery(co-curator).
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Prior to joining the California Science Center Dr. Phillips was a member of the Engineering and Applied Sciences Department at the RAND Corporation where he served for 13 years both in Washington, D.C. and Santa Monica, California. At RAND he conducted research on environmental science, energy policy and the military applications of aerospace technology.
Dr. Phillips received his B.S. degree in Physics from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, an M.S. in General Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University in Environmental Engineering. He has served on the board of directors of several organizations involved in education and the arts including the national board of the United States Academic Decathlon; The Watts Towers Arts Center; Donna Sternberg and Dancers; and the Center for Advanced Learning charter school at the Bilal Islamic Center. Dr. Phillips served also as a volunteer classroom physics teacher for the Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers Saturday EXCELL Academy and currently teaches the Living in Space course in the Hands-On Science Camp program at the Science Center.
Please join us to hear about the exciting new exhibit of one of Los Angeles County's greatest achievement!
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President's Message | |
 Dear Fellow Rotarians and friends:
Last Friday, it was such a pleasure and honor to be your President and represent our historic Club as we welcomed the amazing and beautiful young women of the Rose Queen and Her Court. If you missed this great meeting, you'll have another opportunity to see the Rose Queen and Court on their float in the Rose Parade during our official LA5 Rose Parade Party on New Years Day hosted by fellow LA5 Rotarian Noble Trenham at his home at the start of the parade route. My family will be returning early from our ranch in Texas so that we may attend the Rose parade for the very first time and support our own LA5 Rotarians Steve Cooley and JT Warring as they ride the Rotary International float alongside RI President Sakuji Tanaka. I hope to see you and your family at this wonderful New Year celebration!
Speaking of family, December is Rotary "Family Month" and I hope you are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with your family. This is my favorite time of year: Christmas trees and carols, holiday parties, good friends and family.
Our Club is proud to sponsor two signature holiday service events again this year. A $10,000 donation to the ABC7 "Spark of Love" toy drive and Stuff-A-Bus event will be presented this Friday to purchase 2,200 toys for needy children. And the "Angel City Giveaway" event this Saturday morning in South LA will distribute toys, blankets and food to less fortunate families who need our help to celebrate the holidays and Christmas.
This Friday, we will welcome the Curator of Aerospace Science at the California Science Center to introduce us to Endeavour. I hope you will also join me and my family on Sunday to meet him in person.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Jay Allen Richardson, GOTJ, CFA, CFP®
Club President 2012-2013
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Please Bring An Unwrapped Toy This Friday |
 Once again, LA5 is a proud sponsor of the ABC7/Southern California Firefighters "Spark of Love" toy drive.
Please bring an unwrapped toy or sports equipment to our Friday meetings on December 7 and 14. You can deposit it in the specially marked box.
These toys will be picked up by our local firefighters and given to ABC7's Honorary Elf, Garth Kemp.
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December Birthdayites Celebration December 14 |
 December 14 we'll be celebrating December Birthdayites at the California Club. We'll also be celebrating the holiday season and we hope you'll join us.
Who's a December Birthdayite?
December 14 is our last meeting for 2012! |
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Please make sure to reach out and make them feel welcome.
LA5 is a big club and we don't want them to feel lost! |
Keynote Speaker for Global Peace Forum |
 Aung San Suu Kyi will be the keynote speaker at the Global Peace Forum on Saturnday, January 26. The session begins at 6:00pm.
She is a Member of Parliament of the Union of Burma. As a founding member of the National League for Democracy in 1988, she served as General Secretary of the party through 2011. The following year, she was elected Chairperson as the party re-registered.
Daw Suu holds a Master's degree from Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi, India, and pursued graduate studies at St. Hugh's College, Oxford University and the London School of Oriental and African Studies in the United Kingdom. Read more...
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Annual Meeting Friday December 14 |
In accordance with our Club Bylaws, our annual elections of Officers and Directors will be held at the last meeting of 2012 on Friday, December 14. Please refer to the letter by Past President Megan O'Rourke, Chair of the Nominating Committee, to see the slate of Officers and Board Members who will be presented to the membership and take office on the first regular meeting date in July 2013. |
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What's for Lunch? | |
 Entree:
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast Salad,
Mango, Avocado, Mache, Mesclun Greens, Whole Grain Mustard
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Vegetarian:
Inside-Outside Parmigiana, Tomato, Fresh Mozerlla, Arugula, Eggplant Stack, Parmesan Pattie
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Dessert:
Panna Cotta, Fresh Berry Coulis
NO SUBSTITUTIONS, PLEASE!
If you'd like to substitute the pre-ordered meals, you may do so by buying an addtional lunch ticket to off-set the cost.
Please see Jennifer at registration.
There is also a non-dining option for $10.00. |
New Membership Candidates | |
Name Classification Sponsor
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(Membership applications needed. Please email recommendations to Jon Gibby.)
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Any information concerning these candidates is important to the Membership Approval Committee and should be sent to Jon Gibby, Executive Director, prior to December 14 , 2012. All comments will be held in confidence. |
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Join Us at The California Club
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Reception and Luncheon $40.00 at the door | Non-Diner Fee - $10.00
Parking is available at the California Club and at 400 S. Flower St. We have rates of $7.50 at both places.
Men - Coat required; NO TIE REQUIRED!
Ladies - Business Attire
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