Stories
|
||||||
A Fabulous Seafood Feast! |
||||||
Warm & Fuzzy Drive |
||||||
WARM & FUZZY DRIVE!WE ARE LAUNCHING OUR HOLIDAY "WARM & FUZZY" DRIVE! Collecting items for At-Risk and Foster Children |
||||||
Warm & Fuzzy |
||||||
Teacher Mini Grants - Now Available!Our Teacher Mini-Grants for the 2021-22 School Year are now available! Download the application at the bottom left of this page, and follow the instructions. Grants will be awarded throughout the school year. |
||||||
Yard Sale |
||||||
COINS FOR A CAUSE! |
||||||
TEACHER MINI-GRANTS 2020-21Back by Popular Demand! The Rotary Club of San Pedro will be again be awarding Mini-Grants to Teachers teaching in San Pedro Schools! |
||||||
A Message from RI PresidentA Message from Rotary International President, Mark Maloney and President-Elect Holger Knaack |
||||||
Toiletry Drive |
||||||
Thanks for Making our Crab Feed a HUGE Success!OUR SIXTH ANNUAL GREAT SAN PEDRO CRAB FEED WAS A ROUSING SUCCESS! THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO MAKE IT A GREAT EVENT! |
||||||
6TH ANNUAL GREAT SAN PEDRO CRAB FEEDCRAB FEED TICKETS - NOW ON SALE: |
||||||
MYSTERY TRIP - OCTOBER 19!LEARN MORE AND GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: |
||||||
Teacher Mini-Grant Applications - Now Available!We are accepting applications for Teacher Mini-Grants from $75-$200, to help teachers in San Pedro schools defray some of their out-of-pocket costs for supplies or programs. |
||||||
Upcoming Service OpportunitiesLooking to get your service itch scratched? Great! We have TWO for you in the next two weeks! And these are great opportunities to bring a friend along for the ride. Tomorrow is the San Pedro Methodist Church's Housing and Health Fair. They'll be bagging sack lunches (8:30-9:30am) and distributing them (12-1pm) to all fair attendees. As always, we'd love your help -- but we'd REALLY love your smiling face! Wednesday, May 29 We'll also be working at Harbor Interfaith Services' Childcare Center this weekend! Some good ol' fashion cleaning and organizing of their classrooms and play equipment right alongside some of our closest friends and neighbors can certainly do a body good. Saturday, June 1 9:30-11:30am See you all there! Let Helene or Matt know if you're available or have any other questions. Thank you for your service!! |
||||||
Meeting DetailsDear San Pedro Rotarians, This week is a major week in the life of our club: we transition the club's leadership to a new board of directors, with Linda Klingner at the helm. This Thursday evening we'll be swearing them in at the San Pedro Fish Market, eating to our heart's content and learning the vision of our club's new President. It's sure to be a night to remember. Additional announcements:
Thank you all for your continued dedication to the principle of "Service Above Self." Can't wait to see each and every one of you this week! |
||||||
Fundraiser at Nikos TODAY |
||||||
Nikos 4/23 Fundraiser for Youth EducationBuy yourself a pizza, give a kid a scholarship!Bring your friends and family to Niko's Pizzeria on April 23 all day (10am - 9pm) and our Rotary Club receives 20% of your purchase! All donated funds will go toward youth education. Make sure to bring a copy of the flier so they know to give the club credit! |
||||||
Pathways to Employment -- THIS Saturday!The NW Neighborhood Council's annual Pathways to Employment event is this Saturday, April 6th! If you haven't signed up to volunteer yet, let Matt or Helene know asap! Reminder that this year the event is at the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB located at 1200 S. Cabrillo Ave, San Pedro. You may need to park a block or two away so please allow for time to park. The afternoon session includes an opportunity to be a practice interviewer or to advertise your organization from 1:30 - 3:30 in the facility gymnasium. If you want to do either, sign up now! You can arrive around 1:15pm to set up, or you can get there early and relax in the Presenters Lounge where food, coffee, tea, and drinks will be available. If you want to table, you'll be provided a 6 foot table, 4 chairs, and wifi internet access. Please bring your organization table cloth, handouts, and any swag items you may have available. The total youth attendance this year is estimated to be between 130 - 160, though we hope to reach out goal of 200! A detailed overview of the day, an advertisement, and more are all located here. Remember, if you know a young person who might benefit from this incredible event building both soft and hard skills as they begin their lives as an adult, make sure they sign up to attend this incredible (and free!) event! |
||||||
2019 Community Leaders BreakfastThis year, we are so proud to recognize:Milena Rasic at San Pedro High School as our Educator of the Year LT Charles Sanderson as our Coast Guard Officer of the Year The Grand Vision Foundation as our Nonprofit of the Year |
||||||
New Fundraisers!In an effort to continuously remind the community of Rotary and the work we do, and to diversify our club's donation sources, the club's fundraising committee has brainstormed and settled on several very low intensity fundraisers for the club to pursue. In concept, we'd like to advertise and request that folks to go to a restaurant, bar, or other location (of our choosing) on a particular day and time. The venue would receive additional foot traffic and our club would receive a percentage of their gross receipts during that timeframe. Ideally, we want non-Rotarians to be participating, so it's important that we advertise widely. Equally important though is that our goal is not to fund raise a massive sum that single day, but rather to receive, potentially, semi-frequent "passive income" for the club to bank on (pun intended!). We're out talking to multiple restaurateurs now, but if you have a preference of where you'd like to tell your friends to go eat one day, please let Matt know as soon as possible. Thank you! |
||||||
Rotary Club of San Pedro 2019 ScholarshipsThe Rotary Club of San Pedro is proud to announce the opening of four competitive scholarships targeting a variety of student types. The application period for these scholarships is now open. On the left side of this page are the applications for each scholarship type, as well as a master list describing each scholarship. The application period closes May 1st at 5:00 PM and the winners will be announced by the end of May. Please share the scholarship opportunities so the most deserving students are aware and will apply to them. Thank you for your commitment and dedication. |
||||||
May 4 Progressive Dinner Fellowship!Meet at 1920 Cumbre Dr (by the Elks Lodge at Bognanovich Park)Bus leaves at 5pm sharp!Gulp mini margaritas to your heart's content at Rica's houseFellowship with Mediterranean finger foods and wine (and 35 of your closest San Pedro Rotary friends) at Angie'sRound out the night at King's Fish HouseBack to your car by 10pm |
||||||
IMPORTANT MEETING CHANGESDear Friends, The Crown Plaza is undergoing some big changes since the new ownership took over, and we're going to be feeling them! These include major renovations of the hotel. PLEASE:
More details to follow.. |
||||||
Reminder -- No Meeting TomorrowGood Morning Everyone! Quick reminder that we will not be having a meeting tomorrow. Our next meeting will be on January 3rd at 7:15am in the Crown Plaza. In the meantime, if you're looking to serve as soon as possible with our club, we have a couple events coming up right out of the gate (Harbor Interfaith cleanup on Jan 12, Buddy Bench installation on Jan 11). Join us! And bring a friend!! Also, our 5th Annual Crab Feed is just over a month away, and we need just a few more auction items!! If you have something amazing that people might bid on for the silent, live, or dessert auction -- a gift card to your hair dresser/barber, a ride in a hot air balloon, or anything else you can imagine -- let us know! Remember, all the funds raised at the Crab Feed go toward the incredible scholarships and projects we support locally and internationally. Thank you for your generosity. Have an incredible New Year celebration, and be safe! See you in 2019! |
||||||
December 20 Meeting ReminderDear Friends, Our last meeting of the year will be this Thursday, December 20. We will be voting on next year's board of directors nominees and conducting our annual gift exchange. Please bring a wrapped gift of $20-25 to give as we enjoy and remember the blessing of each other. If you're willing and able to donate blood on December 23rd in Torrance, Outback and Whole Foods will feed you and a jumper will be available for the kids. Check out the event details below for more info. Have a wonderful week, a safe and joyous holiday, and see you Thursday! |
||||||
SoCal Wildfire Relief Update
|
||||||
5th Annual Great San Pedro Crab Feed!TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! Our casual, boisterously fun, and delicious annual Crab Feed fundraiser is back! Sign up now to save your seat at our all you can eat crab feed meal serving fresh Dungeness crab flown in the day before from San Francisco. The meal also includes unlimited pasta, salad, bread, and a range of beverage options, alcoholic and not, are available for purchase. Last year we sold out over a month before the event! As a result, we changed locations to be able to serve more people! This year we expect nearly 200 attendees to join in the fun, eating to their heart's content, and bidding on silent, live, and dessert auctions. And if you're looking to donate something for the silent, live, or dessert auction -- a gift card to your hair dresser/barber, a ride in a hot air balloon, or anything else you can imagine -- thank you! Please fill out this form so we have a description ready at the event. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW -- AND WE'LL SEE YOU THERE!! |
||||||
Reading with Friends at Barton Hill Boys & Girls ClubThe overall goal of the program is to serve the students reading significantly below their grade level. We will accomplish this goal with group and one on one reading coupled with different fluency activities. Reading w/ Friends: Tuesday, January 15th 4:00 PM-5:00 PM While this project will occur every month, you do NOT need to make a commitment to attend each month - just sign up for the month(s) you wish to volunteer! Looking forward to seeing you at Barton Hill! |
||||||
October 11 Meeting and Event ReminderWowzers was our meal packaging Rise Against Hunger event this last Saturday incredible. Not only did we have close to 90 volunteers attend, but we packed over 10,000 meals in less than 2 hours! If you missed the event, check out some of the pictures here! We'll continue collecting gift cards to assemble a gift card tree for the Foundation Celebration next month. Please remember to bring a gift card for $20-25 over the next two meetings. If you're not able to bring one, Linda will pass around an envelope to collect cash donation to the cause, which she will use to purchase additional gift cards. Remember: your gift cards save lives, so bring one with you on Thursday. Last, if you need another outlet to give back, our Barton Hill reading project will be commencing this month. Training is this afternoon and the reading begins next week! More details below. Can't wait to see you Thursday! |
||||||
Rise Against Hunger Meal PackagingJoin us for a repeat of the highly successful Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now) meal packaging event! This exciting morning supports disaster-stricken areas and ongoing school feeding programs in developing countries. Like last time, we're packing 10,152 meals and are looking for 80 volunteers! You can join us for part or all of the morning, and invite your friends and family (including kids 5 years and up) for a fun and fast-paced start to the weekend! Saturday, October 6, 2018, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Port of Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club 100 W. 5th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 Register here while there's still space (and to donate)! In Rotary Service, Rica Viola |
||||||
September 20 Meeting ReminderHappy Tuesday Everyone! This Thursday is our 4th Thursday evening fellowship soiree at the Whale and Ale, but with a different table layout. And not only do you get to enjoy a couple hours of informal social hour with great people, but there are business and mentoring opportunities associated with the evening too! Here's how:
Here are some other important items to keep on your radar!
Can't wait to see you on Thursday! |
||||||
Building Friendships, One Bench At a TimeThe Rotary Club of San Pedro's Peace/Buddy bench is continuing to make news! This month's San Pedro Today showcases the Peace/Buddy benches and provides a link to donate if you'd like to participate in the movement! Continue reading for even more exciting news about how LA Unified School District is joining the movement! |
||||||
September 13 Meeting ReminderHappy Tuesday Rotarians! Our club is on our way to greatness! Spoiler alert: we already are. And this week we get to prove it -- to our District Governor Joe Vasquez! Joe and his team will be here on Thursday for three incredibly important reasons:
Separate, but equally important, there are several major events coming up. Please keep them on your calendar!
Can't wait to see you on Thursday! |
||||||
September 6th Meeting ReminderAh Labor Day. Isn't it nice to have an extra day off to relax, travel, and/or see the family? As we enjoy our extra free time, let us also remember what the day is dedicated to: the social and economic achievements of our nation's workers. This annual tribute recognizes the contributions America's workers -- that's you -- have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. In that vein, our Rotary club has just as much to remember and to celebrate. Take a look below! |
||||||
September 6 Meeting ReminderAh Labor Day. Isn't it nice to have an extra day off of work to relax, travel, and/or see the family? As we enjoy our extra free time, let us also remember what the day is dedicated to: the social and economic achievements of our nation's workers. This annual tribute recognizes the contributions America's workers -- that's you -- have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. In that vein, our Rotary club has almost as much to remember and to celebrate. Take a look below!
Lastly, remember to wear your Rotary pins! Wear it to work, wear it to your meetings. Wear them in the house, wear it on your blouse! As Rotary International President Barry Rassin says -- Be The Inspiration! We do a lot of good in San Pedro and globally. Let's keep our visibility and presence up. And, as always, if you have a project you think our club should get involved in -- even if we've never done it before -- suggest it to one of the board members! We'd love to hear about it, and the project will help keep us meeting our goal of two service projects per month! Have a great Tuesday! |
||||||
August 30 Reminder -- Meet at Off the VineLast week we socialized at fellow Rotarian and major success story Manny Jimenez's newly opened Black Knight Patrol office. Not only was it a lot of fun to see Manny and his new digs, but it was great seeing most of you there too! Having a couple of minutes to catch up with everyone was a true joy, and from the overall vibe, most people seemed to echo that feeling. If you want to repeat the fun next week, Manny's office is having a grand opening from 6-9pm at his office on Thursday, September 6. This month's 5th Thursday is August 30th, this Thursday! To commemorate the day, we're fellowshipping at Off the Vine (491 W 6th St #103 San Pedro). Swing by, bring a friend, have a glass of wine, and we'll see if the night takes us to see a play at the The Little Fish theater! Check out Off the Vine's website to see what snacks they have. Our 5th Thursday fellowship is not a meeting, but an opportunity for us to get together and just hang. No contests. No raffle. Just smiles, joy, and friends. See you there! Separately, we have incredibly exciting news: another application for membership! Dominique Marino is currently a volunteer coordinator at the Boys and Girls Club and has been with B&G for over three years. She has already planned and delivered a joint Rotary - Boys and Girls club service event, and is already thinking about our next one. Dominique is full of energy, has attended three meetings so far, and is very excited to join our club to continue giving back to the community. The board voted to approve her application for membership, so we'd like you -- the members of the club -- to weigh in. If you have any objections about her joining, please send comments to me by close of business Monday, September 3rd. Lastly, remember to wear your Rotary pins! Wear it to work, wear it to your meetings. Wear them in the house, wear it on your blouse! As Rotary International President Barry Rassin says -- Be The Inspiration! We do a lot of good in San Pedro and globally. Let's keep our visibility and presence up. And, as always, if you have a project you think our club should get involved in -- even if we've never done it before -- suggest it to one of the board members! We'd love to hear about it, and the project will help keep us meeting our goal of two service projects per month! Have a great Tuesday! |
||||||
Humanitarian Trip to PeruDear Fellow Rotarians, This year we are excited to be working with Peru’s two Districts: 4455 and 4465. Working with the Peru Districts and clubs, we have jointly selected 11 Global Grant projects that meet 5 of Rotary International’s Areas of Focus, and 2 projects that meet needs at the district level. We have also selected 2 unforgettable adventure options for post trips (choice of one or the other) after covering our Humanitarian Service projects in Lima: Cusco/Machu Picchu and Iquitos Amazon Cruise. Please join us for our first visit to Peru and first trip south of the Equator. Registration is on a first come first serve basis, so please send in your Registration Form and Deposit as soon as possible to be part of this amazing experience. Yours in Rotary, Karen Greenberg 2018-19 Humanitarian Trip Co-Chair, Rotary District 5280 Member of the South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club Go to the trip's homepage for more information (including the projects you can support! |
||||||
August 23 Reminder -- Evening Fellowship!Has your summer come and gone far too quickly? Perhaps. But have you thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless? I know I have! Our Rotary Club has already donated 63 hours of volunteer service since July 1, we've inducted one new member, and we're gearing up for a slew of projects and programs to get involved in. It's an exciting time to be part of it! Thank you to everyone for contributing to the effort! Many, many important things to mention, but first: NO morning meeting this week! Our evening fellowship gathering will be at club member Manny Jimenez's new Black Knight Patrol office! It's literally next door to our morning Crown Plaza Hotel meeting location -- 255 W. 6th Street, San Pedro. Check out Leon Nixon's message to the club about the festivities that are planned for the evening: This month’s 4th Thursday theme is Back to School. I'm thinking, if you want, bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors, protege’, etc. Why? Well, 1) it gives the babysitter the evening off, 2) we want you and them to feel comfortable bringing them to Rotary events, service projects, etc., and 3) they can meet other young, future Rotarians. Everyone is encouraged to bring back-to-school supplies to give away. If no future Rotarians come, we'll donate the school supplies to a local school. Now, this is for the bold among us. If you dare, bring an old photo of yourself. It could be a school photo, or maybe just a photo of you in younger days. You know the photo -- the one of you with longer hair on that motorcycle, or you wearing those cool shorts in that themed t-shirt the day you learned to drive. How cool would that be to see our members as yesterday’s version of today’s “student of the month.” It will also show our future Rotarians (you seen the theme here), that we were young once. I remember as a kid, looking at pictures of my family in younger days, and thinking, "Wow!" That never gets old. Wanna be young again? Think young. See you Thursday! The District Picnic is also this week, Saturday evening 5-9pm. Everyone's favorite beach party and cardboard boat race is back! It's fun for the entire family -- fabulous food, chili competition, music, and a karaoke contest! Check the event's page for more information! Lastly, remember to wear your Rotary pins! Wear it to work, wear it to your meetings. Wear them in the house, wear it on your blouse! As Rotary International President Barry Rassin says -- Be The Inspiration! We do a lot of good in San Pedro and globally. Let's keep our visibility and presence up. And, as always, if you have a project you think our club should get involved in -- even if we've never done it before -- suggest it to one of the board members! We'd love to hear about it, and the project will help keep us meeting our goal of two service projects per month! See you Thursday! |
||||||
August 9th Meeting ReminderWowzers! We had a great time on Saturday with 19 of our closest friends at the Boys & Girls Club. Scrubbing baseboards, spackling walls, and organizing books in preparation for the new school year was way more fun with great company! If you missed the fun, check out some of our pictures. Remember: our club can get involved in almost anything you are interested in. If there is something we should be contributing to, get in touch with one of the members of the board, or call Matt directly! There are so many more events happening -- with the club and around the community -- over the next month! Skim through our event calendar to see if you can volunteer at Fleet Week, attend the YWCA's Jazz on the Waterfront, go to the district picnic and watch the cardboard boat races, learn about peace in the South Bay, or get involved in literacy over waffles! See you Thursday morning! |
||||||
August 2 Meeting ReminderCome one, come all. We want everyone to join us this (almost) fall! Our club has an exciting week ahead. Check out some of the highlights!
|
||||||
July 26th Reminder -- Evening FellowshipGreetings Friends! Ah summertime.. Don't you love getting out and enjoying our delightful southern California? Hollywood Bowl last week was a treat and the Day at the Park music event was sublime. Music speaks to many of us, but socialization speaks to all of us.
If you have something you'd like the club to get involved in, please connect with Matt or any of the board members now so we can try to pursue it! Thank you all, and see you Thursday! Matt 714 486-9037 |
||||||
July 19 Reminder -- NO MEETINGGreetings Friends!
Thank you all, and see you Thursday! Matt 714 486-9037 |
||||||
July 5 Meeting ReminderGreetings Friends, and Happy New (Rotary) Year! As we transition to a new year, there are several key items to keep in mind:
Thank you all, and see you Thursday! Matt 714 486-9037 |
||||||
Community Leaders Luncheon Tickets on Sale Now! |
||||||
Buddy Benches Make Waves Across the District!Buddy Benches are now springing up on playgrounds at elementary and middle schools throughout Southern California. Rotary Clubs across District 5280 have fallen in love with the buddy bench. Check out the April 2018 newsletter for details (pgs 10-12).
|
||||||
Local News: Rotary Clubs hope this new “buddy bench” at San Pedro school brings kids togetherOur club installed the first ever Rotary-funded Peace/Buddy Bench to prevent bullying and educate students conflict resolution at Barton Hill Elementary School. Read the article for for information! “A buddy bench is intended to be an instrument of peace. A safe place for victims of violence to find comfort." -Arlene Dickey |
||||||
First Rotary Peace/Buddy Bench Unveiling!The Rotary Club of San Pedro will be installing its first ever Peace/Buddy Bench to prevent bullying and educate the student body on methods of conflict resolution. Rotary stands by this proactive, peace building attitude, and the organization intends to support any school or park that wants to enhance their peace education programs. Along with the bench, which is made by LAUSD students at Banneker Career and Transition Center, qualifying schools and parks are provided support in designing and implementing anti-bullying programs within their jurisdiction. The first bench will be installed at: |
||||||
2018 Community Reading DayThe Rotary Club of San Pedro is launching its 2018 Community Reading Day Campaign! Want to help kids in San Pedro who need your help the most? Buy them books here, and give them a chance to participate in a fun and fast paced program that will show them that reading and writing are fun!
Check out Annabeth and Connor in action, and get more information about the event here. (Shhhh. Don't tell them that these skills will help them succeed in life as well - that's soooo boring to a third grader). Join us and make a difference to local kids. Your small donation adds up to great results. Thanks! |
||||||
Thank You San Pedro!The Crab Feed Was A HUGE Success! From our heart to yours, we thank all the guests, volunteers, and businesses that gave so much to our club, and our community.
The 4th Annual Great San Pedro Crab Feed was a huge success! Great food and even better camaraderie helped generate big smiles and full bellies. The men at the Beacon House cooked and served the event better than ever! And to top it off, our club now has the distinct pleasure of donating to some incredible causes and organizations in our beloved community. Without you, San Pedro, it would not have been possible. Check out some great pictures here! See you next year! |
||||||
The 4th Annual Great San Pedro Crab Feed!Are you ready?Preparation for the 4th Annual Great San Pedro Crab Feed is under way, and we're looking forward to our biggest hit yet! Do you love crab? Good times with all your closest friends and neighbors throughout the South Bay region? Well roll up those sleeves, tie your bibs tight, and get ready for a great time -- supporting your favorite causes and organizations! With your ticket you get an all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab meal cooked in a savory cioppino sauce with unlimited pasta, salad, and fresh baked french bread! A silent and live auction with amazing items -- from a piano, amusement park passes, and gift cards to your favorite restaurants -- will be sold throughout the evening to raise money for college and vocational scholarships, helping the homeless, and supporting our troops abroad! (and so much more) The event is held at the Cabrillo Beach Youth Center overlooking the water at sunset on Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 5-9pm. Shuttles will run between the parking lot and the entrance, so you don't even have to exert yourself before you overindulge! And if that's not enough, this year we are partnering with the Beacon House in the preparation and cooking of your delicious meal. The recovery program has a fantastic culinary arts program, and we're excited to give the men another opportunity to build their skills and put it to use in a real way! Buy your tickets here today, and be ready for the freshest night of your new year! (fresh crab, at least!)
|
||||||
Community Leaders Dinner and AwardsCome one, come all as our Club celebrates some of the most influential individuals in our community over the past year! Tickets are $65/each and can easily be purchased on Eventbrite here. We look forward to seeing you there! |
||||||
Vision To Learn at Dana Middle SchoolRotary is a proud partner and sponsor of Vision to Learn, a California-based nonprofit that tests and distributes glasses to low income students free of charge. Pictured below is San Pedro Rotarian Arlene Dickey at a Vision to Learn eye screening at Dana Middle School. They discovered another 70 students that need glasses in order to perform in the classroom and be successful in their lives. Way to go Arlene, and two thumbs up to Vision to Learn for all the good you do across the country! |
||||||
2017 Community Reading DayHi Everyone!!
Our 2nd annual Community Reading Day is rapidly approaching!! Saturday, March 11 at 2pm is our special day to distribute backpacks full of age-appropriate books to low income students. We'll also have children's books authors Annabeth-Bondor Stone and Connor White telling (and performing) their zany story "Shivers - the Pirate who is afraid of everything!" Join us at the LA Public Library on Gaffey St and have some fun connecting with families and ensuring they understand the importance of reading! |
||||||
|
2017 Community Leaders Dinner
A Big THANK YOU To Our Crab Feed Sponsors!
Join us to package meals for "Stop Hunger Now"
Crab Feed Tickets, Now on Sale!
Breakfast With Santa 2016
2016 Interact Youth Conference
Bob Klein District Breakfast
Imagine Rotary - A Message from District Governor Greg O'Brien
District 5280 Strategic Plan
Read the District 5280 Strategic Plan! |
Community Heroes Dinner 2016
Community Reading Day -- Sun, 4/17 2-4pm
2nd Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser -- Jan 23 5-9pm Cabrillo Beach Youth Camp
Where Do Wild Animals Go When They Need To See A Dentist?
Where Do Wild Animals Go When They Need To See A Dentist?
Flashback - A Rotarian's Responsibility to His Club
Community Advocates, Inc.
Community Advocates, Inc. (CAI) is a nonprofit organization that advocates innovative approaches to human relations and race relations in Los Angeles city and county. CAI was founded on the idea that while we do not live in a perfect world, there has been steady and continuing progress in the arena of race and human relations.
CAI works from the premise that while Los Angeles city and county residents generally interact in positive ways, the region's geography makes sustained, large-scale interactions across racial, ethnic or religious lines rare. Los Angeles suffers not from hatred or animosity between different groups, but from a lack of understanding based in part on a lack of opportunities for mixing in a positive setting. Unlike the residents of New York or Chicago, Angelenos don't tend to walk the streets or ride public transportation together. The freeway system allows people to travel in hermetically sealed cars that whisk them over and around unfamiliar or "dangerous" neighborhoods. Therefore, CAI's challenge is to develop an awareness of interests and common ground that transcends one's race, ethnicity or religion — an objective that is counter to the prevailing strategies of identity-based politics and advocacy.
Rotary Club of San Pedro 2014-15 Slideshow
Installation Ceromonies 2015-2016
The GREAT San Pedro Crab Feed
THE FOUR WAY TEST OF THE THINGS WE SAY AND DO
2009 MYSTERY TRIP
See a video of our 2009 Mystery Trip here:
Just click on this link: https://vimeo.com/54747004
(access code = mb)
Enjoy!
WHAT IS A ROTARIAN?
A ROTARIAN is a person who:
- Digs wells from which they will never drink
- Vaccinates children they will never meet
- Restores sight for those they will never see
- Builds houses they will never live in
- Knows real happiness, which can only be found by serving others
- Educates children they will never know
- Plants Trees they will never sit under
- Feeds hungry people, regardless of color, race or politics
- Makes crawlers walk half a world away
Rotary is the world's oldest and most important service organization exceeding 1.2 million members with more than 34,000 clubs in over 200 countries.
Rotary provides clean water to those without it, feeds the hungry, battles crippling, debilitating and disfiguring diseases and helps people learn to read and write so they can compete in the modern workplace.
Rotarians are business and professional leaders who aspire to the highest ethical standards in their vocations and who not only help those in need in their own communities but who also seek to advance the cause of peace, understanding and goodwill worldwide through scholarships, youth and adult exchanges and humanitarian projects."