T HE ROTARY CLUB OF LOS ANGELES Club No. 5 Organized June 25, 1909 Our 99th Year Issue No. 42 June 6, 2008 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL June 6, 2008 MARK YOUR CALENDARS Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, President 2007-2008 Motto: Rotary Shares @ the City Club UPCOMING PROGRAM @ the City Club www.rotary.org Scholarship Day June 13, 2008 DISTRICT 5280 LUNCHEON MEETING - DARK David Moyers, District Governor 2007-08 www.rotary5280la.org with 6:00 PM CENTENNIAL SOIREE Monica Garcia It’s Not Too Late ROTARY CLUB OF LOS ANGELES LAUSD Sign Up Today! www.rotaryclubofla.com OFFICERS COMMITTEE MEETINGS Donald J. Robinson, President 10:45 a.m. David L. Bland, President-Elect Centennial Event Marc R. Leeka, VP Program Chair Randal J. Lee, Secretary 1:30 PM Robert W. Aldridge, Treasurer Rotary Information H. Edward Matveld, Past President Public Relations Jack E. Dibb, Sergeant-at-Arms Allissa Johnson, Sergeant-at-Arms Carol E. Shafer, Sergeant-at-Arms UPCOMING EVENTS DIRECTORS CENTENNIAL SOIREE Denise Anthony Friday, June 13, 2008 Kenneth M. Chong The Dorothy Chandler Grand Hall Carolyn DeVinny Los Angeles Music Center Lois J. Gomez Mónica García was elected to the Board of 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles Russ Guiney Education in June 2006, becoming the third Latina Tickets $100 Cheryl Gurin to serve on the Board in its 155 year history. As VIP Tickets $125 Brian R. R. Hebb such, she gives voice to the hundreds of Make your reservations online at thousands of children and families that rely on Todd Johnson education for access to good jobs, healthcare and www.rotaryclubofla.com Mark Mariscal Megan T. O’Rourke a sustainable quality of life. In affirming her 2008 CONVENTION Debbie Ream commitment to a quality and equitable educational Don’t forget to sign up for the system, Ms. García supports initiatives that John R. Rocca convention or register for the special provide all students access to a college John A. Schmid events. preparatory curriculum, career and technology Gerry D. Turner www.rotary2008.com pathways. CELEBRATE ROTARY FOUNDATION BOARD The City Club MEMBERSHIP David L. Tomblin , Chairman 333 S. Grand Ave. June 22, 2008 6 TO 9 PM Russell T. Whittenburg, Vice Chair Valet Parking ($7.70) Lawry’s Restaurant Robert W. Aldridge, Treasurer Albert D. Shonk, Jr., Secretary Lunch Cost = $36 $100/person Donald W. Crocker Non-Diner = $10 RSVP to the Rotary Office Donald J. Robinson Reservations Required Ben F. Tunnell III LA’S LARGEST MIXER 11:30 AM Reception July 24, 2008 Makeup meeting locations can be found in 12:00 PM Luncheon See page 2 for more details our Directory or at the District’s website www.rotary5280.org 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 418 L.A, CA 90017 PHONE (213) 624-8601 FAX (213) 624-2694 E-MAIL:[email protected] WEBSITE: www.rotaryclubofla.com PERSPECTIVES Centennial Soiree – Don’t Miss Out Last Friday, following our LA5 Meetings, I attended a walk-through at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for our upcoming Centennial Event. Laura Thompson, members of her staff, and members for the Dorothy Chandler staff walked through the timing of our Event from the Wine Reception to Dancing the Night Away. I was immediately impressed by the condition of the Pavilion and what a great venue for our Centennial Soiree it will be. The Pavilion has been maintained in top condition and belies its age. The location will be perfect for our visitors staying in the downtown hotels, and as a memory of the splendor of Los Angeles. The Wine Reception will be held on the West Wing of the Main Floor, a spacious area enlightened by many enormous chandeliers. The wine tasting will feature donated samplings from Michael Mondavi's firm, Folio, one of Oregon's premier pinot vineyards, Stoller, LA5 member Lee Black and his Black Family Winery and others. At the dinner hour we will be lead up the Grand Staircase to the large balcony that overlooks the fountain plaza through enormous windows. There will be two large screens to view the videos that each of the Centennial Clubs are producing for the Event. And following the dinner and the entertainment arranged by Laura, we will dance the night away with the band, Art Deco, well known to the staff of the Pavilion as high quality. In our communications with the other Centennial Clubs, San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle, Tacoma and Portland, there is a very real sense of excitement and anticipation for the Soiree. San Francisco has signed up 80 people to attend. Seattle has every Convention attendee from their Club also attending the Soiree. Portland is considering, even though they know the dress is business attire, to wear their tuxedos, as they consider this an extraordinarily special occasion. Indeed, it will be that. I not only encourage you to attend in support of our Club, but urge our thanks to our LA5 Member Laura Thompson who is creating this historic Event on a pro-bono basis. L.A.’s Largest Mixer X Thursday, July 24, 2008 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Shrine Auditorium, 700 W. 32nd St. LA5 is a Sponsor and will have a membership booth – please stop by! 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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: Amy Kossoris and Jeff Trainor Amy Kossoris Jeff Trainor Kossoris Search, Inc. Jeffrey Trainor Insurance Services, Inc. 2029 Century Park East, #1400 Post Office Box 2439 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Pasadena, CA 91102 310-867-2731 800-463-7144 (fax) 310-867-2732 (fax) 800-463-1499 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Sponsor: Judy Jenkins Sponsor: Judy Jenkins Amy was born in Thousand Oaks, California and Jeff is president of Jeffrey Trainor Insurance her parents still live in the same house she grew Services, Inc., which is an Insurance up in. Amy’s father was a career prosecutor Brokerage and Licensed DMV Field Office (capital cases), and her mother a teacher. servicing the Transportation/Trucking industry. Amy graduated from UCLA in 1992 and Jeff graduated with a Bachelor of Science received her J.D. degree from Pepperdine Law in degree in Kinesiology from Cal Poly San 1996. After receiving her law degree, Amy went Luis Obispo. While at Cal Poly, Jeff became to work for an International Legal Search Firm. very involved in student leadership activities. About four years ago, Amy started her own legal Most notably, Jeff served as chair of the search firm, Kossoris Search, Inc. She currently Health and Safety Committee.