(May 9, 2023) Pres Victoria opened the meeting with announcements, including the coming District Assembly Sat, May 20, to prepare for the new Rotary Year.
Treasurer Charley Ferraro reviewed our Club budget for the year so far. Income is ahead of expenses. Our charity fundraisers on July 4, PV Concerts, and Whale of a Day, brought in a net $6705.
Our Siany Orphanage & School project in Kisumu, Kenya, has been completed, with $8000 from our Club including generous help from our late member Astrid Naviaux. They sent us photos of the construction in progress.
Coming Club Service volunteer opportunities (sign up!):
- Club booth at the PV Street Fair & Music Festival, Sat & Sun, June 10-11, 10 AM to 6 PM, in the Norris Center Dr & Deep Valley Dr area.
- Club Beer & Wine booth at the Concert in the Park, RPV City Hall, Sat, June 17, 4-6 PM.
Our District Grant Project, the Lomita Sheriff’s Memorial Center, has been completed and will have its opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony & Dinner Tue, June 13.
We have openings for next Rotary year for:
- Opportunity Drawing Helper,
- Happy Bucks,
- Greeter,
- Youth Chair,
- Vocational Service,
- President-Elect for 2025-26.
Rotary Growth Opportunities for all of us:
- Spreading awareness,
- Community visibility,
- Bringing a friend to Rotary,
- Contributing funds to the Rotary Foundation.