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Verandas Beach House

401 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach CA 90266 7:15 AM

Transformation of a Landmark

Our meeting room at Verandas was transformed on October 16 – by posters, hats with Roundhouse Aquarium on them and brochures. Our speaker, Michael Greenberg, CEO of Skechers and head of the Roundhouse Aquarium Beautification Project, was prepared, not only to describe this extensive project, but also to leave us some things to take home to inspire our interest – and our support. But first, Dan Jensen led the salute to the flag followed by Jim Lambert’s short but very sweet thought of the day: “Having a kind heart in a cruel world is courage, not weakness.” Busy Rotarians It’s been a busy time for Manhattan Beach Rotarians, and President Mark Burton had many to recognize: Don Jung for completing all 40 Hometown Fair 10K races; Loli Ramezani for organizing two Career Days; and Cedric Tuck-Sherman for heading our staffing of the Hometown Fair Wine Garden. Tim Hageman took the

“There it is. Take it.”

William Mulholland

Today’s Program

October 23 - Rodney Loehr, Co-Founder AquaViable Solutions and Water Resources Specialist, will share his expertise about the direction of water technology.

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************************************************************************************** stage to thank those who supported the family and co-workers of Rachael Parker. Tim hired Rachael, the Manhattan Beach Police Department staff member who was among those tragically killed in Las Vegas. On a happier note, he reported that our Rotaract and Interact groups raised over $1,000 at their Hometown Fair booth, and he thanked those who helped. The Future of the Roundhouse Aquarium Introduced by President Mark, Michael Greenberg, gave us a video introduction to Skechers, the worldwide shoe and now apparel company that is headquartered in Manhattan Beach. “The best thing that happened to me was when LA Gear fired me,” Greenberg joked, describing how Skechers grew from its beach house start with a staff of 20, to its current 160,000 square feet of office space in Manhattan Beach alone. Skechers is well known for its community presence in Manhattan Beach, from its support of Friendship Circle through the Pier to Pier Friendship Walk and sponsorship of numerous community events, like our beloved Pumpkin Races and holiday fireworks. Now, Greenberg has set his sights on what President Mark called “the most important project in the city’s history,” the beautification of the Roundhouse Aquarium. This project was initiated by the Harrison Greenberg Foundation, named in honor of Greenberg’s son Harrison, who loved the aquarium as he did all things connected with the beach and ocean. Harrison passed away at the age of 19 in Thailand, but the aquarium, “one of his favorite places,” will be transformed by this project, which was started by a $1.25 million grant from Greenberg. Greenberg led us through the plans for the Roundhouse, which will keep the iconic exterior but transform the interior dramatically to a state-of-the art aquarium. It will continue to be free – an attraction for visitors and a teaching facility for school children. The $3.5 million renovation, with additional funds needed for an endowment, was designed in partnership with the Oceanic Teaching Stations (OTS) and the city of Manhattan Beach and has won the approval of the Coastal Commission. And, said President Mark, he wants funds from Celebrate Manhattan Beach to go toward this project. Those of us who’ve taken our children – and maybe even our grandchildren – to classes at the Roundhouse Aquarium, have a deep affection for this institution. But we also know that the few dollars we drop in each time we visit is inadequate to support this local treasure. Fortunately the Harrison Greenberg Foundation has stepped up and has asked others to follow. Yours in Rotary Sue Vogl

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Programs

October 30 - What Makes schools work? We’ll hear from Alison Diaz, Executive Director of Environmental Charter Schools. November 6 - Healthy Community. Tom Bakaly, CEO of Beach Cities Health District, will tell us about local efforts to promote health. November 13 – A View from the Sheriff’s Office. We’ll hear from Jim McDonnell, LA County Sheriff.

Save the Date

Tuesdays Thru May 22 – Richstone Mentors Click on Link to Register –

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17EaZcMTwhwhN-p93Mo2ZHnIQCusKUtWPdpn1j9IR3WQ/htmlview

Tuesday, October 24 – World Polio Day

Saturday, October 28 – Rotary’s Million Dollar Dinner will feature speaker Dr. Peter Salk and MC Fritz Coleman. Let Mark Burton know if you’d like to attend. Sunday, October 29 – Skechers Pier to Pier Walk – Manhattan Beach Rotary joins the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. Help our team meet its $2,000 goal. For more information, contact David Gendron.. Tuesday, November 7 – Our District Breakfast is a “Salute to Our Veterans,” and we have a table. Contact Mark Burton if you’d like to attend. Tuesday, November 21 – Board Meeting – 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Where: Lido di Manhattan, 1550 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Monday, December 4 – Our MB Rotary Book Club will meet to discuss “1984” by George Orwell.

Our Rotary Family Grows President Mark congratulates Rick Farrell on his new grandson, Lars. Congratulations to the new parents Monica and Niko. Also Grandmother Susan.

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Volunteers Needed Dave Harris is looking for help with the District 5280 Charitable Foundation. Contact him if you are interested.

Don Jung has run every MB Hometown Jim McFarland, Mike Doell & Larry Johnson Fair 10 K. That’s “40” folks.

Dr. Deb Robertson, President Mark and PDG Ingo Some of the many variety of Skechers shoes.

Michael Greenberg with one of the renderings. Hats galore.

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Local Rotary Make-Up Clubs Rotarians Participate at Weekly Meetings

Tuesday • Hermosa Beach – 12:15 pm • PV Sunset – 7:00 pm

Wednesday • Torrance Sunrise – 7:15 am • Redondo Beach - 12:15 pm • Westchester - 12:15 pm

Thursday • El Segundo - 12:15 pm • LA International Airport - 12:15 pm • Lawndale - 12:15 pm

Friday • Palos Verdes - 12:15 pm •

Meals on Wheels Schedule October 24 Ian Jackson October 31 Tom Jeffry November 07 Daniel Jensen November 14 Larry Johnson November 21 Don Jung November 28 James Kennedy

Richstone Tutoring (Tuesdays, 4-5 pm) October 24 Susan Adams & Dave Boochever October 31 Rick Farrell & Norm Levin November 07 Deb Robertson & David Boochever November 14 Mike Matthews & Dr. Chris Ullman November 28 Dick Chase & Open December 5 Cedric Tuck-Sherman & Sue Vogl

Birthdays October 24 John Van den Akker October 25 Randall Meadors October 27 Kathleen Adams October 28 Kathleen Terry October 31 Duke Winser November 4 Steve Lore

Anniversaries

October 25 Norm & Claudia Levin – 47 yrs October 25 Herb & Nancy Trachtenberg – 47 yrs October 28 Richard Montgomery & Diane Paralusz– 9 yrs November 1 Dave & Kathleen Boochever – 33 yrs November 4 Dave & RL Peters – 29 yrs November 4 Cedric Tuck-Sherman & Gretchen Stipec – 22 yrs

Officers & Directors 2017-2018

Mark Burton

President Ken Deemer

President-Elect Shannon Ryan

Past President Russ Samuels

Secretary Jay Harkenrider

John Rhind Treasurers

Gerry Morton Director Club Service – Programs/COO

Mark Lipps Director Club Service – Social

David Gendron Director Community Service

Bob Lanahan Director International Service

Loli Ramezani Director Vocational Service

Tim Hageman Director Youth Service

John Osten Sergeant At Arms Ian Jackson Membership Chair Dave Peters Rotary Foundation

Kathleen Terry Peace Chair

Cozette Vergari, Governor District 5280

Ian H.S. Riseley, President Rotary International

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P.O. Box 691 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Jim Hallett – Notes Writer Sue Vogl - Notes Coordinator

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Manhattan Beach Rotary – 109 Active Members Strong

Serving Manhattan Beach Since 1950 † Past President, †† Past District Governor

John Acker – Financial Planner Kathleen Adams – Financial Advisor Susan Adams – Aerospace Paul Allman – Personnel Training † Deborah Arnold – Business Software Consultant Tim James Auringer – Automotive Dealer Wade Austin Jr. – Photography Harris Bass – Business and Tax Law Bill Bloomfield – Commercial/Laundry † David Boochever – Consultant/Computer † Geoff Bremer – CPA † Monica Farrell Bringleson – Non-profit Development Jan Buike – Social Worker Mark Burton – City Attorney Jamie Cappetta – Religion/University Karla Cameron – Beverage Marc Castellani – Wealth Management Richard Chase – College Professor Roger Cox – Business Consultant † Mark Danaj – City Manager Steve De Baets – Truck Refrigeration Ken Deemer – Private Investor Steve Delk – Restaurant Michael Dobak – Advertising Mike Doell – Moving & Storage † Donn Ennis – Oil Refinery Engineer † Robert Espinosa – Fire Chief Patrick Fard – Martial Arts Richard Farrell – Video Production (ret) Vinny Fazzino – Builder/Engineer John Gardner – Banking David Gendron – Specialty Finance Dr. Damien Goldberg – Ophthalmologist Nelson Gray – Education † Robert Guilford – Business Consultant Tim Hageman – Police Officer Jim Hallett – Criminal & Family Attorney † Richard Ham – Aerospace Engineer † Jay Harkenrider – Real Estate Residential † Dave Harris – Wealth Advisor † Wendell Harter – Honorary Member Jason Hearne – Computer Animator Lisa Hemmat-Lupercio – Restaurateur Jordan Holbert – Graphic Designer John Hugunin – Community College Professor Jim Hunter – Property Management † Eric Iverson – Web Designer Ian Jackson – Mortgage Banker † Tom Jeffry – Attorney – Health Care † Dan Jensen – Real Estate Lawrence Johnson – Investment Banker † Don Jung – CPA Business Manager James Kennedy – Energy Consultant Brad Koppel – International Trade Ed Kushins – Home Exchange Executive Jim Lambert – IT Consulting Bob Lanahan – Systems Engineer

Norm Levin – Business Theatre Mark Lipps – Chamber Manager David Long – Executive Recruiter Steve Lore – General Contractor Jim McFarland – Title Insurance Barbara Matles – Travel Agent Mike Matthews – Education Randall Meadors – Architect Richard Montgomery – Advertising Dennis Morehead – Property Management † Gerry Morton – Nutritional Products Steve Murillo – Mortgage Broker † Lindy Murrell – Communications Wayne Nelson – Marketing John Osten – Commercial Publishing Dr. Ray Padilla – Dentist Dr. Patricia Panucci – Orthodontist Matthew Peck – Accounting Dave Peters – RE Investments/ Development /Mediation Dan Quisenberry – Attorney Loli Ramezani – Senior Services Don Redman – Manufacturing Executive (ret.) Jan Rhees – Residential Real Estate † John Rhind – CPA Accounting † Dr. Deborah Robertson – Veterinarian Roger Rombro – Attorney – Family Law Erin Rothner – Interior Design Joel Rubin – Attorney – Real Estate & Business Lit John Russo – Retired Shannon Ryan – Financial Planner † Daniel Saks – Insurance Russ Samuels – Fitness & Personal Trainer Dr. Les Silverman – Optometrist Ronald Sokol – Attorney Charlie Steinmetz – Investor – Real Estate Bob Stephenson – Accountant Corporate † Lincoln Stone – Business & Immigration Law Kathleen Terry – Management Consultant † Herb Trachtenberg – Aerospace Engineer† Cedric Tuck-Sherman – Marketing Dr. Chris Ullman – Chiropractic † John Van den Akker – Property Management/Investments † Sue Vogl – Journalism Megan Walker – Caterer Lee Walker – Insurance – Casualty Jason Wallace – Attorney – Real Estate Ingo Werk – Manufacturing †† Duke Winser – Honorary Member † Larry Wolf – Real Estate Broker/Owner Scott Yanofsky – Contractor Alexander Yoffe – Attorney Tom Zimmerman - Finance