SPOKES NEWSLETTER DISTRICT 5300 * Rotary Club 794 * October 30, 2020 * #77 Stay up-to-date at www.pasadenarotary.com

This Week's Program - 11/4/20 Bob Miller, President & CEO, Pasadena Tournament of Roses "The 2021 Rose Parade: Why the Parade Will Not Pass By This Year" Introducer: Don Fedde

Dr. Robert B. Miller's commitment to community colleges and the life-changing work they perform dates back 43 years. His love for community colleges emanates from his alma mater, Pasadena City College (PCC). He knows the college as a student, instructor, dean, vice president, assistant superintendent/senior vice president and as interim superintendent/president. At PCC, Dr. Miller held senior executive level positions in academic services, educational and information technology, and business, facilities, and financial management. Dr. Miller currently serves on the PCC Foundation Board and Executive Committee.

In 2016, Dr. Miller was appointed Vice Chancellor, Finance and Resource Development for the Los Angeles Community College District - the largest community college district in the country serving 240,000 students annually through nine community colleges. The position has oversight of the District's finances, business services, risk management and information technology. Dr. Miller retired from the District on December 31, 2019 to become President and Chairman of the Board of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. He has been a volunteer member of the Association since 1984.

Dr. Miller holds an associate degree in telecommunications from Pasadena City College, a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of La Verne, a master's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge and a doctorate in Public Administration from the University of La Verne. Dr. Miller and his wife, Barbara, reside in Pasadena and have been members of the community since 1969. They have two married children and four grandchildren.

"PASADENA IN FIVE" with ERIC DUYSHART

11:45 am: Greeters Scott Carlson - Jane Waas - Elisabeth Browne Song Leader: Mary Lou Byrne Inspiration: Cathy Simms

Scoot Zone Reporter: Mary Lou Byrne Tech Team: Frank Fish - Robert Lyons - Don Andrues

Zoom Team: Scott Carlson - Kat Rogers - Frank Fish - Tammy Silver & Elisabeth Browne

** NEED HELP WITH ZOOM** Tammy Silver - [email protected] - 626-755-4272

Pasadena Rotary invites you to its Weekly Wednesday Meeting November 4, 2020 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm * All or part of our weekly Rotary meeting may be recorded to assist with documenting donations, input, or other Pasadena Rotary business.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86287855806? pwd=WUJBY0RGdjV2UUpLWXlRTWpWS1Vldz09

Meeting ID: 862 8785 5806 Password: 994656

NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND COUNTY MANDATES AND FOLLOWING PHASED IN REOPENING OF GATHERED GROUPS, AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THE PASADENA ROTARY CLUB MEMBERSHIP: PASADENA ROTARY IN-PERSON MEETINGS ARE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THIS MAY CHANGE, AND AS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S PLANS TO REOPEN BUSINESSES AND GROUP MEETINGS UNFOLD, WE WILL KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED ON THE STATUS OF PASADENA ROTARY CLUB'S IN-PERSON MEETINGS.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Hello Pasadena Rotary,

Congrats once again to all the Dodger fans in our club. As a sports fan, I remember the many years and decades of waiting before my SF Giants finally won a Ring in 2010.

I have loved playing sports, coaching sports and officiating sports, which I still do. As a league commissioner for AYSO soccer, I have seen and experienced the good, the bad and the ugly. It's interesting to see adults misbehaving badly, when it comes to their sideline behavior or coaching style. Being President of the Pasadena Rotary is a cakewalk!

People's "true colors" come out when they are coaching their own children. For example, you have the parent who favors their child over all the rest of the kids on the team. You also have the exemplary parent who treats all the kids fairly and all the kids have an amazing experience.

One of the key principles of youth sports is, "it's all about the kids," which is a subtle, but clear way of saying it's not about your kids only or your ego. People's egos, temperament and pride become very transparent in athletics.

I especially value athletes who have a maturity and humility that transcends the game. I am extremely happy for Clayton Kershaw, although I willingly admit it would have been nice to see my Dodger friends wait another year for that Ring!

Am always available to you at [email protected] and or to meet for a cup of coffee.

In Your Service, Ken

THE SCOOT ZONE By Justene Adamec, Bureau Chief

President Ken Joe welcomes everyone! . After Ross Jutsum gave a Dodger Stadium organ flourish ending with Charge!, he led us in Take Me Out to the Ball Game and The Star Spangled Banner. Sandy Goodenough gave the inspiration, reading two quotes: Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world. - Sharon Salzberg It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there'll be any fruit. -Mahatma Ghandi President Ken Joe announced the date for our Christmas Holiday Party will be on Friday evening, December 11, outside at the University Club parking lot and held jointly with the University Club. He also announced that last week, we raised $2600 for the Polio Pig. The poll asked who has gone to Dodger Stadium to watch the Dodgers play. 95% of respondents said yes.

Tammy Silver introduced guests in Dodger Style Colleen Carey announced that volunteers are needed and welcomed for Bikes for Christmas. Available dates are: Monday 11/9 from 7-10AM; Friday 11/13/20 from 7-10AM and Saturday 11/14/20 8-Finish - SEE DETAILS BELOW. Kat Rogers announced that Giving from the Home is supporting FiveAcres. If you scroll down in Spokes, you will find the Amazon Wish List for FiveAcres. Click and send a gift. Robert Lyons will chair the newly formed Human Trafficking Awareness committee. If you are interested, please text or email Robert and you will be included in the conversation. 626-676-8066 [email protected]. President Ken congratulates his Dodger fan friends for the World Series win and expressed his admiration for Clayton Kershaw. Speaking of the Dodgers, our speaker was Fred Claire, former Dodger Executive Vice President and general manager. We were delighted to have him speak the day after the Dodgers won the Series. Phil Hawkey, in his introduction said that the last time Fred spoke to us was after the 88 World Series win. Speaker Fred Claire Phil also told us that Fred had cancer which was successfully treated at City of Hope. Fred has now written a book called Extra Innings, the proceeds of which will go to the City of Hope. Fred said he is proud to know all 3 Dodger managers who have won the World Series: Walter Alston, Tommy LaSorda, and Dave Roberts. The Dodgers also have well put together teams including young, unknown players coming out of their farm system. He directed us to the principles set forth.in Good to Great that companies should follow:

1. Level 5 Leadership: Leaders who are humble, but driven to do what's best for the company. 2. First Who, Then What: Get the right people on the bus, then figure out where to go. Find the right people and try them out in different seats on the bus (different positions in the company). 3. Confront the Brutal Facts: The Stockdale paradox-Confront the brutal truth of the situation, yet at the same time, never give up hope. 4. Hedgehog Concept: Three overlapping circles: What lights your fire ("passion")? What could you be best in the world at ("best at")? What makes you money ("driving resource")? 5. Culture of Discipline: Rinsing the cottage cheese. 6. Technology Accelerators: Using technology to accelerate growth, within the three circles of the hedgehog concept. 7. The Flywheel: The additive effect of many small initiatives; they act on each other like compound interest.

He shared examples about how the Dodgers followed those principles.

Shifting gears, he spoke about his cancer and his recovery. In 2015, a small cancerous spot was removed from his lip. A year and a half later, he had pain in the left side of his jaw. The cancer had spread there. He had surgery to remove the tumor but in 2017, the cancer spread to his neck. At one time, that was incurable but new immunotherapy drugs eliminated the cancer. Finally, in 2019, he had an operation where they took bone from his femur to reconstruct his jaw.

He began fundraising for the City of Hope and with the help of Dodger greats, he raised over a half million dollars. Finally, he wrote the book "Extra Innings" and all book sale proceeds go to City of Hope.

He also spoke of Jackie Robinson, the first black player signed in Major League baseball. Jackie Robinson said he was proud of how the Dodgers stood up for him and stood by him. It was a long time after that when there were black men in management. Now Dave Roberts has won the World Series. Fred shared his favorite quote was by Jackie Robinson "A life is not important except on the impact it has on other lives" and how much this quote reflects what Rotarians believe."

After breakout sessions, Fred stayed for Q&A moderated by Kat Rogers.

COMMITTEE EVENTS & CALENDAR ROTARY READERS Monday - November 2nd at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Book: The Guardians by John Grisham. Discussion led by Margaret Sedenquist Co-chairs: Cathy Simms & Jan Sanders

POLIO PIG ANNOUNCEMENTS Wish to show a photo & tell us what you are up to - Wish to make an announcement about your family or your favorite nonprofit. Email Wendy at [email protected] by Tues afternoon. Minimum donation: $20.00

SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM ROTARIAN BRANDON ITO

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BIKES FOR CHRISTMAS Building bikes for deserving children with fellow Rotarians Joint Project with Rotary Clubs of Pasadena - San Marino - Altadena - After Hours For those who have not already RSVPd to the PMail sent yesterday regarding the Bikes for Christmas Bicycle Assembly events, please feel free to email Colleen Carey to advise which date you will be volunteering to help at the PUSD Maintenance facility located at 750 W. Woodbury Road in Pasadena, CA on November 9, 13 or 14th. RSVPs can be sent to: [email protected].

We thought it might be helpful for some of you to have a bicycle assembly video to watch before attending the bicycle build event. Below are links to bike assembly videos. The names do not necessarily match the bicycles we will be receiving, but the basic assembly is identical and very straight forward. Also included are the generic assembly manuals.

Most of the bikes come with a multitool and hex keys needed in assembly. You might want to bring your own tools just in case.

The basic tools are: Wire cutters to cut the plastic strapping holding the bicycle parts together for shipping Crescent wrench Phillips head screwdriver 10, 14 & 15mm open end wrenches 5mm hex key Again, the multi tool provided with the bike takes the place of these (except the wire cutters).

Videos 12" & 16" Kids Bike (boys & girls) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZICNhhEsi1Q 20" Girls Sea Star Bike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXQ7y43Im3k 26" Woman's Mountain Bike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KalMW7fV-k&t=34s 26" Man's Mountain Bike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEr37L-cg5U Cranbrook Cruiser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbeZVDyJ4mk

ADOPT-A-MEAL PARTICIPATING RESTAURANT Show appreciation to restaurants supporting our monthly Adopt-A- Meal Program

CABRERA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 655 N. Lake (Orange Grove) 626- 795-8230 www.cabreras.com

UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PASADENA, Click on Calendar for their "to go menu" and other virtual & live events. Every Fri & Sat - BBQ Americano 626-793-5157 www.universityclubpasadena.com

GREEN STREET RESTAURANT, 146 Shoppers Lane, 626-577-7170 www.greenstreetrestaurant.com

ROMEGA EVENTS with Chef Cameron Czekalla 626-710-0240 www.romegaevents.com [email protected]

Happy Birthday To These Rotarians! Rufus Rhoades October 30th John Tegtmeyer November 1st Desiree Alvarado November 2nd Bob Monk November 4th Chuck Carroll November 5th

Rotaversaries! Richard Biggar November 1, 1975 45 years

Elliott Murphy November 1, 1983 37 years

Grant Wilcox November 1, 1983 37 years

Ken Hill November 1, 1994 26 years

John Howell November 1, 2000 20 years

Shel Capeloto November 2, 2005 15 years

7 DAY NOTICE Benjamin Berard Referred by Debbie Mitsch, Rotary Club of Green Valley Sponsor: Howard Raff

Upcoming Programs Nov. 11 Harold Martin, Founder & Advisor, PCC Student Veterans Club. "Recognizing Veterans' Day on Armistice Day"

Nov. 18 Peter Kalmus & Family Nov. 25 DARK - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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