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Rotary International District 5280

District Recognition Awards

2012-2013

Manhattan Beach Rotary

District Governor Lew Bertrand

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Table of Contents

Club Services Report 3

Communications and Public Relations Report 11

Community Services Report 14

International Service Report 32

Membership Report 77

New Generations Service Report 78

Rotary International Foundation Report 81

Vocational Service Report 85

District Ian Jones Humanitarian Nomination 99

District Hall of Fame Nomination 99

District Rotarian of the Year Nomination 100

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Rotary District 5280 Club Service Recognitions

Senior Assistant Governor Linda Black

Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach

Small Medium x Large

Club Service Categories

1. Club Meeting Programs (20 points)

2. District Participation(20 points) We have two of our members involved with the District: Kathleen Terry and David Boochever. We also send at least 15 Rotarians to each District Breakfast as well as publicize district events.(Paul Harris Dinner)

3. Fundraising (20 points)

4. Spotlight Projects (20 points)

5. (Weekly) Rotary Information (20 points)

See our information on Communications.

Club Service Director: Geoff Bremer E-mail [email protected] Telephone 310) 726-1170 x107

mailto:[email protected]

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Rotary District 5280 Manhattan Beach Rotary Club

Club Service Report

The objective of Club Service is to provide fun events during the year for Club members and

their families where we can come together in social gatherings to experience the camaraderie

that Rotary has to offer.

Sunday, August 19, 2012 – Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park – Beach Boys tribute band

Budget - none

Publicity – announcements at meetings and through Club runner

Approximately 25 Club members and family attended the afternoon concert

Non-Rotarians or group served – N/A

A great time was had by all. It was a beautiful sunny day in Polliwog Park where we were able

to sit back, relax, eat, drink and listen to some fun Beach Boys music with our fellow

friends/Rotarians.

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Rotary District 5280

Manhattan Beach Rotary Club

Club Service Report




Demotion Party at the Manhattan Beach Marriott

Budget - $13,000

Publicity – Evite invitations and announcements at meetings

Every year, the Club comes together to honor the outgoing president and his or her board and

welcome in the incoming president and his or her board. The evening is very festive and

includes dinner, dancing and a special program recognizing the outgoing president. Members

spend months preparing for this gala event. In the end, over 30 members spend countless

hours writing, scripting, directing and practicing for the big show. In all, approximately 150

members, spouses and guests attend this amazing evening event.

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Club Service Report




Saturday, December 1, 2013 – Holiday party at the home of Club Member John Acker

Budget - $8,355 (actual cost)

Publicity – Evite invitations and announcements at meetings

Approximately 140 members and guests attended the annual holiday party. Food for the

evening was provided by Club member Chef Meg Hall. Guests were served a fabulous

assortment of appetizers followed by a lovely dinner. In addition, members were encouraged

to bring new unwrapped toys to the party. The toys were collected by member John Acker and

donated to a local shelter.

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Club Service Report




Sunday, September 23, 2012 – President’s reception at the home of Club Member Larry Wolf

Budget - $2,739 (actual cost)

Publicity – Evite invitations and announcements at meetings.

Approximately 120 members and guests attended the President’s reception honoring President

Tom Jeffry. We all enjoyed wonderful appetizers prepared by member Lisa Hemmat and her

restaurant, Lido’s. Larry’s backyard was a great place to honor Tom while sharing some Rotary

friendship with all of the Rotarians in attendance.

Non-Rotarians served – Spouses and friends of Rotarians.

The President’s Reception is just one more example of the wonderful friendships that have

been formed in the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club.

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Club Service Report




Sunday, November 11, 2011 – The play “The Manor” at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills

Budget – None. Attendees paid to cover the cost of the play, lunch, transportation and

beverages.

Publicity – Announcements at meetings and through Club Runner.

It was Sunday morning and 24 couples boarded two chartered buses for the drive to Greystone

Mansion in Beverly Hills (former home of the Doheny family). During the ride, we enjoyed a

gourmet lunch prepared by the wife of one of our members. At the mansion, we were treated

to the outstanding play, The Manor, which is a reenactment of the events that took place inside

the mansion leading to and including the murder of the Doheny’s only son. After the play, we

all shared wine and fabulous desserts before boarding the buses for the ride back to Manhattan

Beach.

The only non-Rotarians served were either spouses or guests of Rotary members.

The event went off without a hitch. There was no cost to the Club and everyone had a fabulous

time.

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Club Service Report




Saturday & Sunday, October 6-7, 2012 – Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair

Budget – This is a fundraiser for the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club and Mira Costa Interact Club.

There is no net cost to either the Club or Interact.

Publicity – the chairs of this event solicit volunteers at the meetings, through Club Runner and

via email.

Approximately 75 Rotarians and 20 Interactors volunteered at this event. The Manhattan

Beach Rotarians sold our award winning barbequed Rotary burgers and worked in the Wine

Garden. The Interactors sold over 500 bags of freshly popped kettle corn and raised an amazing

$1,900 in the process.

The Hometown Fair is the largest annual event held in Manhattan Beach. Well over 10,000

people attend the two day event to enjoy the food, music, games, crafts, etc.

For the Club, this is not a big fundraising event. In the end, about $1,200 was made over the

two days. However, it is a great way to get a huge amount of publicity for Rotary and our Club.

It is also a wonderful opportunity to work side by side with our fellow Rotarians while doing

something good for the community.

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Communications and Public Relations Recognitions

Senior Assistant Governor Robin Kellogg


Small Medium xx Large

Communications and Public Relations Categories

1. Newsletter (20 points)

2. Website or ClubRunner (20 points)

3. Club Video (20 points)

4. Social Media (20 points)

5. Advertising, Club Directory, or Attendance Reports (20 points)

Project Chair: Patrick Donahue E-mail [email protected] Telephone 12134007200


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Rotary District 5280 Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach

Communications and Public Relations Report

Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project: Newsletter-Daily Bulletin Description: Every week our club puts out a bulletin called Rotes Quotes. This is also sent out to the Rotarians family. We also send this out electronically to all members. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: One person prints it and we have three Rotarians who write the bulletin. Club Project: Web Site (Club Runner) Description: We actively use clubrunner for all of our communications. posted significant pictures and stories on the home page of this web site. We have also added links where appropriate. We have recently started adding significant Club events on the Calendar. It is very useful because it will show a map when an address is added to the event. We would like to see the use of this feature expanded. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: All members participate with this. But this is especially helpful to the Directors for communicating with the club members. Club Project: Club Videos Description: We are presently working on a new video for our Major fund raiser and this will be put on the website. We also have done the following videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mHIOxEWO1M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOdEBWgC_VU

These next two are from club golf outings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCtNYVjhIas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNN6qvQLmm0

Budget: none

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Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: There is a committee of club members who are helping with this project. Club Project: Social Media To utilize social media to inform Rotarians and others about our club. Description: We are using four different approaches to Social Media. a Smug Mug – We have been successful in posting all photos of club events on our Rotary

Smug Mug site. There is a link on the Club Runner Manhattan Beach web site. This is a

good source for avenues of Service that would like to add pictures to reports.

b. The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Web Site (Club Runner) – We have posted significant

pictures and stories on the home page of this web site. We have also added links where

appropriate. We have recently started adding significant Club events on the Calendar. It is

very useful because it will show a map when an address is added to the event. We would like

to see the use of this feature expanded.

c. Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Facebook Page - We have continued adding quick stories

and pictures to our page. An easy way to update people with a minimum of fuss.

d. Twitter account. This year we opened a twitter account.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: There are different members who are responsible for each of these areas. Club Project: Advertizing We have not done a lot in advertising our club formally, although we have an active presence in the community.

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Rotary District 5280 Community Service Recognitions

Senior Assistant Governor D. J. Sun



Community Service Categories

1. Rotary Community Alliance (20 points)

2. Focus on Water, Health and Hunger - Community (20 points)

3. Help the Needy (20 points)

4. Greater Peace and Understanding in District 5280 (20 points)

5. Rotarians at Work Day (20 points)

Community Service Director: Russ Rothner email:[email protected] Telephone

13105463830

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Community Service Project Report

Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach

Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Heal the Bay

Objective: The purpose of this program is to have Manhattan Beach Rotarians take part in

keeping our local beach clean of harmful debris.

Description: Three times per year a group of at least ten Manhattan Beach Rotarians meet at

the Manhattan Beach Pier to collect trash along the shoreline for a quarter of a mile north and

south of the pier. On each occasion we collected hundreds of pieces of discarded rubbish. Items

included plastic bags, cigarette butts, diapers, soda bottles, and juice boxes.

Budget: There is no budget for this project. This project is solely based upon people power.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: A group of at least ten Rotarians have been

involved on each occasion. We also encourage members to bring friends and family members.

Anne Konie and Susan Adams are our coordinators. Some of the members who have

participated are Tom Jeffry, Kathleen Terry, Lee Walker, Jim Hunter, Russell Rothner, Hana

Rothner, Hailey Rothner, Bill Bloomfield, Susan Sweet, Jason Wallace and his wife, Rick

Farrell,Brian Konie, John Hugunin, Roger Cox, Russ Samuels and son.

Non-Rotarian Groups Served: All those who enjoy the beach and the Santa Monica Bay.

Result: A cleaner beach for all to enjoy and a cleaner ocean.

Project Chairs: Anne Konie and Susan Adams

http://rotaryclubofmb.smugmug.com/Other/March-17-2012-Rotary-Works/22023098_H3SwnW






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Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Community Service Project Report


Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Manhattan Beach Botanical Gardens at Pollywog Park

Objective: To provide funds and people power to support an educational/environmental space

in the community.

Description: The Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden is a non-profit public education

organization dedicated to promoting earth-friendly gardening techniques, encouraging the use

of California native and drought tolerant plants, and conserving our natural resources.

Budget: Our club budgeted $500 of our club money to pay for miscellaneous supplies. Club

members contributed by supplying the labor necessary to construct a herringbone brick

pathway that winds its way throughout the Garden.

Rotarians Involved: Russ Samuels, Larry Johnson, Wade Austin, Roger Cox, Russell Rothner, Jim

Hunter, Vinny Fazzino, Tom Jeffry, Mark Lipps, Don Redman, Donn Ennis.

Non Rotarian Groups Served: The residents of Manhattan Beach and all those who visit the

Garden.

Result: The financial contribution to the Garden is annual. The brick pathway was a two year

project that was completed this year.

Project Chair: Russ Samuels

http://rotaryclubofmb.smugmug.com/Other/21812-Working-at-the-Botanical/21992465_SQQjVR





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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Angel City Celebration and Giveaway

Objective: Rotary Club of Los Angeles and Rotary District 5280 working together with the LA

City Mayor’s Office, Churches and other Community Based nonprofits to secure and distribute

toys, food and clothing for 3,000 needy families in South Central Los Angeles for the Holiday

season.

Description: Volunteers were requested to help support the District event.

Budget: No funds were involved, just volunteer labor.

Rotarians Involved: Kathleen and Fred Terry, John and Rose Osten, Norm Levin, Tom and Mary

Rose Jeffry, Duke Winser, Donn Ennis, Deb and Tom Roberstson, and the Robertson Daughters

and their friends.

Non Rotarians Served: The Needy Families of South Central Los Angeles.

Results: All Rotarians reported having a hugely positive experience and will return again next

year. Particularly the Robertson Family.

http://rotaryclubofmb.smugmug.com/Other/12812-Angel-City-Christmas/26985024_JGLV3m





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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Operation Teddy Bear

Objective: Operation Teddy Bear is a literacy program that focuses on 5,600 of the most

disadvantaged first graders at elementary schools with a high percentage of children eligible for

the Free and Reduced meal program as part of Title One program. Poverty causes many of the

students to arrive at school without adequate educational supplies. These circumstances create

special needs in the areas of education, literacy and self esteem. Operation Teddy Bear helps to

address the issues by giving each child a backpack that includes: reading books, a toothbrush,

math flash cards, play money, playing cards, coloring books, learning clocks, rulers and a teddy

bear.

Description: Manhattan Beach Rotary has budgeted funds and volunteers so that we can

provide the Operation Teddy Bear Program to Moffett Elementary School in Lennox California.

We provided over 100 first graders at Moffett with a backpack. Additionally, a Rotarian or two,

meet with each first grade classroom and read the Teddy Bear Story which centers on helping

others and volunteerism.

Budget: Our club budgeted $2,500 for this project.

Rotarians Involved: Dennis Ridge, Russell Rothner, Dave Peters, Mark Lipps, Tom Jeffry,

Kathleen Terry, Alex Yoffee, Norm Levin, Herb Trachtenberg, Doug Wroan, Jim Bowser.

Non Rotarians or Groups Served: We have been working with Margarita Amador, the principal

of Moffett School and Joann Iskin, superintendent of Lennox schools, on this and a variety of

other programs to enhance the educational experience at Moffett.

Results: This is the second year of a very successful and well received program.

Project Chair: Dennis Ridge

http://rotaryclubofmb.smugmug.com/Rotary/Teddy-Bear-Back-Packs/25471700_wQdwkP





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Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Community Service Project Report


Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Sandpiper Holiday Baskets

Objective: To bring basic essentials to 110 needy families in the South Bay for the Holidays.

Description: Sandpipers is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to serving the needs of the

South Bay Community through charitable and philanthropic programs. Sandpipers is a women’s

organization and many of our Rotarians or their spouses belong. Sandpipers works with local

agencies to indentify 110 needy families. Sandpipers works to obtain donations of clothing, toys

and household items. Sandpipers then locates individuals to adopt the families. Manhattan

Beach Rotary works with Sandpipers to set up their facility for distribution day. Everyone who

has adopted a family comes to the facility to pick up items and then deliver to their assigned

family. Of course that is after they have shopped for their family. Sandpiper suggests $50 per

child in the family, and will reimburse you to that amount if you choose. A package is prepared

for each family that includes household item, towels, cleaning supplies, etc. Additionally,

clothing, toys, games, videos, personal grooming items, backpacks, books, etc. are available to

add for presents. Wrapping stations are set up. And then it’s off to deliver to the family. What

an incredible experience.

Budget: Our club provides labor to set up the distribution facility, pack the individual family

baskets, and loads the baskets into cars for delivery.

Rotarians and Members Involved: Our club has greater than a 50% participation in this

program. The names are too numerous. It involves member, their spouses and their children. It

is a heartwarming event.

Non-Rotarian or Group Served: We serve both the Sandpipers and the 110 needy families.

Results: We uplift the spirits and hopes of many families.

Project Coordinator: Robin Gary

http://rotaryclubofmb.smugmug.com/Other/121512-Sandpiper-Holiday/27102372_MztrCc





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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Jocelyn Center Senior Holiday Luncheon

Objective: To provide our Manhattan Beach seniors with a fun holiday luncheon with

entertainment and raffle prizes.

Description: The Senior Holiday Luncheon is held annually. The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach

participates by volunteering as the servers and supplying funds for raffle prizes.

Budget: We budget $400 of our club funds.

Rotarians Involved: Jay Harkenrider, Ian Jackson, John Russo, Steve Stepanek, Jim Hunter, Dave

Boochever, Wayne Nelson, Larry Wolf, Jan Rhees, Dave Harris, Kathleen Terry, Tom Jeffry, Jan

Buike, Wendell and Madelyn Harter as participants.

Results: Service above self, need I say more,

Project Coordinator: Jan Buike

http://rotaryclubofmb.smugmug.com/Other/121312-Holiday-Luncheon/27102325_Fd3FQJ





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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Manhattan Beach Roundhouse Marine Study Center and

Aquarium

Objective: Dedicated to teaching students and visitors about the oceans, marine life and the

environments. The Roundhouse sits at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier at the foot of

Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Description: Our Club provides funds so that the Roundhouse can continue to provide its

services to the public.

Budget: We donate $500 per year from our annual funds.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: This is a program in which we solely provide

much needed funds.

Non-Rotarians or Groups Served: The residents of Manhattan Beach, the students of

Manhattan Beach Schools, and the many visitors who love to visit our beaches, walk our pier,

and stop in at the Roundhouse.

Program Director: Russell Rothner

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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Leadership Manhattan Beach

Objective: To support the efforts of Manhattan Beach residents and friends who seek training

to make our community a better place to live.

Description: Leadership Manhattan Beach is a non-profit organization that provides unique

leadership training programs to residents and friends of the City Of Manhattan Beach where

they learn leadership skills, discover MB volunteer opportunities, and networking with diverse

groups of Manhattan Beach residents.

Budget: The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach budgets $1,000 annually from our funds to

support the efforts of Leadership Manhattan Beach,

Rotarians Involved: Many of our members are current or past students of Leadership

Manhattan Beach.

Non-Rotarians or Groups Served: The residents and visitors to Manhattan Beach.

Results: We are helping to train the leaders of our community.

Project Chair: Kathleen Terry

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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Ocean Institute

Objective: The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach supports the efforts of a unique Southern

California learning Center.

Description: The Ocean Institute has become nationally known for its hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. More than 110,000 K-12 students and 8,000 teachers annually participate in the Institute's 61 award-winning, immersion style programs. To learn about oceanography, science, and California history, students voyage onto the ocean, study in labs and live aboard tall ships or in the chaparral, where they can feel and taste the salty sea spray, sort through live specimens, observe migrating whales, collect scientific data and investigate the culture and world around them. On weekends, they open our doors to the public for a sneak peek into how ocean science, history, and literature are used to inspire lifelong learners. Budget: Our club has budgeted $1,000 annually of its funds to support the Ocean Institute. Rotarians Involved: One of our member Charlie Steinmetz is on the board of the Institute. Non-Rotarians or Groups Served: Children all over Southern California Results: The Ocean Institute provides a unique and wonderful experience. Project Chair: Charlie Steinmetz

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Rotary Distric 5280 Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach



Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Hometown Fair Burger Booth

Objective: While this is an annual fundraiser for our club. The main reason for our participation

in the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is the camaraderie amongst our members. And to

provide visibility for our Club in the Community.

Description: The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is an annual event that is always on the first

weekend in October. There are games, food, beverages and crafts. The Hometown Fair is a two

day event. Our booth sells grilled hamburgers.

Budget: This is booth is a fundraiser. The profit is about $1,500.

Rotarians Involved: During the two days at one time or another about a third of our

membership takes a shift in the booth.

Non-Rotarians Involved or Group Served: Our booth helps the city of Manhattan Beach by

helping to enhance the community feel and spirit.

Results: We made some money and had a great time with each other and the fair visitors.

Project Manager: Steve De Baets

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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation

Objective: The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation Ocean Therapy is an adaptive surfing

program to assist individuals coping with mental and physical illness in accessing the ocean

environment. The purpose of our program is to increase perceived self-efficacy in our

participants, through engagement in physical activity in the ocean environment, specifically, the

activity of surfing. Ocean Therapy Surf Sessions can be a one-time activity or ideally, an ongoing

program where growth and healing can be seen and measured. In the past five years, the JMMF

Ocean Therapy program has touched hundreds of children and adults, often with life changing

results.

Description: Our Club provides much needed funds to the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation

so that it can continue to provide its services to those in need.

Budget: This year our club is providing $500 from our club funds.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: One of members Dave Peters serves on the

board of JMMF. One of our members is an active surf instructor in the Ocean Therapy program.

And both Lee Walker and Russ Rothner recently surfed in the annual JMMF charity surf contest.

Non-Rotarians or Groups Served: The Wounded Warrior Battalion at Camp Pendleton Marine

Base, and at risk Children throughout the Los Angeles Area.

Results: The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation continues to be able to provide its services to

more participants each year.

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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Richstone Pier to Pier Walk

Objective: The Richstone Family Center is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse,

strengthening families, and preventing violence in families, schools and communities.

Description: This year was the 26th Annual Richstone Pier to Pier Walk. The walk is a 4 mile walk

along the Strand between the Manhattan Beach Pier and the Hermosa Pier. Registration is $30

Budget: The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach is a sponsor of the Walk. We will donate $500 of

our club funds as a sponsor to the event. Additional about 20 members of our club participate

in the walk and pay their own $30 registration.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Approximately 20 members meet at the Home of

our Past President Bill Bloomfield and walk together as a group. Additionally two of our

members, Larry Wolf and Dave Peters, are on the Board of the Richstone Center. Moreover,

through our Vocational Service many member volunteer at the center.

Non-Rotarians or Groups Served: The funds raised by the Walk ensure that those children and

families in need will be able to receive help.

Results: Great camaraderie amongst club members.

Project Chair: Russell Rothner

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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Redondo Beach Salvation Army Meals on Wheels

Objective: The Salvation Army Meals on Wheels program provides daily meals to seniors who

have limited mobility in Redondo Beach.

Description: The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach delivers Meals on Wheels for the Salvation

Army at King Harbor every Monday and Wednesday 52 weeks per year.

Budget: There are no club funds used for this project. This is solely a volunteer labor project.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: The program involves every member of our club.

Each member takes one shift per year.

Non-Rotarians or Groups Served: Limited mobility seniors of North Redondo Beach.

Project Chair: Richard Ackerman

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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: CPR and AED program

Objective: To provide as a community service a large group of individuals CPR and AED trained.

And to gift the city a small number of AED’s annually.

Description: A donor has stepped forward with the proposition that if the Rotary Club of

Manhattan Beach agrees to have 60% of its membership trained in CPR and AED techniques,

then the donor will purchase approximately 3 AED units each year for the City. We are working

in conjunction with the Manhattan Beach Fire Department and the Volunteer CERT program of

Manhattan Beach.

Budget: All funds for this project are being provided by the donor. The cost of AED’s, training

and refreshments during the training.

Rotarians Involved or Member Participation: A minimum of 60% of our members will

participate.

Non-Rotarians of Groups Served: The city of Manhattan Beach, its residents and visitors.

Results: Very successful.

Project Chair: Russell Rothner

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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Growing Great

Objective: To provide an educational resource to Moffett Elementary School in Lennox, that

would not ordinarily be available to them because of lack of resources in their Community. In

essence to provide them with some of the programs our Manhattan Beach Children get

exposed to.

Description: Growing Great is a non-profit Organization that provides a California State

approved curriculum regarding nutrition and gardening. Growing Great was founded by a

Manhattan Beach Resident, Peggy Curry, and many of our members have participated in this

program with their children. The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach will provide funds to

purchase to the curriculum and provide volunteers to help in the classroom. This is a three year

commitment.

Budget: The Rotary Club has budgeted approximately $2,000 per year for the next three years

to purchase the curriculum for Moffett Elementary. After that they will own the program and

use it for many years to come.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Throughout the course of the school year

approximately 30 members will be needed to assist with the lesson plans.

Non-Rotarians or Groups Served: The lovely children of Moffett Elementary School in Lennox,

CA. A community 10 minutes from Manhattan Beach.

Results: The teachers are ecstatic to have a new program.

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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Manhattan Beach Santa Claus Float

Objective: To bring joy to children throughout Manhattan Beach and spread the Holiday Spirit

of Peace and Joy to all.

Description: This year as we do every year the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach took its turn

staffing the Manhattan Beach Santa Float as it toured one of our Manhattan Beach

neighborhoods. It’s a very festive evening that includes the children sitting on Santa’s lap so

that that their parents can take photos. And Candy Canes go out to all.

Budget: There is no cost to this event.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: This year the Chris Ullman, Alex Yoffee, Dave

Peters, Mark Lipps and Patti Panucci took their turn as Santa and the Elves.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: The children and families of Manhattan Beach.

Result: Needless to say Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night.

Project Chair: Tom Jeffry

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Club Project/Fundraiser Name: Sandpiper’s Fashion Show and Luncheon/Holiday Homes Tour

Objective: The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach provides essential people power to assist the

Sandpiper’s in the setup of the boutiques associated with their annual Fashion Show and

Luncheon and Holiday Homes Tour Fundraisers.

Description: Annually, we assist the Sandpiper’s with their Fashion Show boutique setup. We

arrive very early, 6 AM, and unload cars, set up tables, move merchandise, and any other

logistical assistance we can provide. Additionally, we help annually with the setup and

breakdown of the Holiday Homes Tour boutique.

Budget: No funds are necessary for this project, simply our volunteer labor.

Rotarians Involved: Approximately 20 of our club members are involved

Non-Rotarians or Groups Served: Our labor helps to support Sandpipers philanthropic efforts

such as the Back to School Shopping Spree, The Holiday Basket Program, The Scholarship

Program and many others.

Results: A success

Project Chair: Robin Gary

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International Service Recognitions

Senior Assistant Governor Ursula Blazej

Rotary Club: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach

Small Medium X Large

International Service Categories (Note: References to projects use “Table of Contents” project number)

Note: The number in front of each project will be used to reference that project to identify its category

in the International Service Category page.

1. 2012 District Humanitarian Trip - Puerto Rico (20 points)

Reference #: 1

2. Literacy & Education (20 points)

Reference #: 4, 10, 11, 14, 16, 22, 25

3. Health & Disease Prevention (20 points)

Reference #: 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

3. Water & Sanitation (20 points)

Reference #: 7, 8, 9, 23, 24

4. International and Spotlight Projects (20 points)

Reference #: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20

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Rotary District 5280 International Service Project Report

Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Puerto Rico Humanitarian Trip Conference and MGs

Objective: To give aid to the Puerto Rican people by providing dictionaries to the 4th grade students, to assist the Society Pro Deaf Children of Puerto Rico with school supplies, to provide a secondary source of electricity for the Maizales Rural Community Aqueduct, and to supply computers to the Ramos Antonini Club House housing project. Description: The Manhattan Beach Rotary Club very actively supported the District 5280 Puerto Rican Humanitarian Trip held on February 8-13, 2012 by generously donating $2,541 to support four Rotary projects on the island, which are:

A) Dictionary Distribution – The project consists of free distribution of 12,000 English-Spanish dictionaries to 4th graders throughout Puerto Rico. The goal is to improve the English skills of the children as they learn dictionary skills. Our club is the lead on this project and donated $1,853 to the cause.

B) Society Pro Deaf Children of Puerto Rico – The Society is an accredited school for deaf children where we will supply computer equipment, air conditioning, refrigeration, and a table for the school. Our club has donated $1,000 to the effort.

C) Maizales Rural Community Aqueduct – This project will provide a secondary source of electricity for the aqueduct water filtering system. Our club has donated $1,000 for this project.

D) Ramos Antonini and Lloren Torres Club Houses – This project involves the purchase and instruction of computer equipment for the above mentioned Housing Projects. Our club has donated $541 to the cause.

In addition to supporting these efforts with club donations, we are having club members attending the Humanitarian Conference as we have for many years.

Budget: We have budgeted $2,541 for these worthy projects Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Richard Ham and his wife from Manhattan Beach attended the conference and assisted/observed the above projects. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: These projects are serving the Puerto Rican people that are mostly non Rotarians. Results: These projects greatly improved the lives of the Puerto Rican disadvantaged children with the purchase of computers and supplies, the donation of dictionaries to the 4th graders throughout the island in their quest to learn English, and a more reliable source of electricity that will result in cleaner water for the aqueduct filtering system. Project Chair: Bill Bloomfield Email: [email protected] Telephone: (310)545-0258


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Group photo at the Puerto Rico Rain Forest

Passing dictionaries to children Dist. Gov. Brad Robinson, his wife, and Richard Ham

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Manhattan Beach Rotary Guatemala Humanitarian Conference 2013

Objective: The purpose of this project is to bring awareness to Rotarians in the United States of the plight of the Mayan descendants in Guatemala, and to assist the Rotary Clubs in Guatemala with their humanitarian aid to their people. We will be participating and observing three projects that the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach has contributed funds for its support. Description: The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach is actively supporting two Matching Grants in Guatemala this year. The Matching Grants are to the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP), and the Lake Atitlan Water Purification Project. We also have a joint project donation to the Antigua Rotary to provide continuing scholarships for the Maya students in the surrounding area around Antigua. Since the District 5280 conference for this year was canceled, our club decided to have their own conference in Guatemala. The conference, lasting for 9 days and consisting of 22 Manhattan Beach Rotarians and spouses, will be stationed in Antigua, Guatemala. Bus transportation will be provided for transport to the grant locations. A two day trip will be made to Lake Atitlan to observe the water purification projects, to Chichicastenango to see the Indian town on market day, and to go into the countryside to visit and hand-out school books to the area schools on the GLP projects. We will attend the Antigua Rotary Club meeting where a presentation of the Maya Scholarship fund will be presented showing their accomplishments. In addition to the above, sightseeing trips around Antigua to the archeological sites are part of the trip. A side trip for the group will be done going to the archeological ruins of Tikal will be done to further increase the awareness of the Mayan culture and their past history. On the last day of the event, a party will be held in Antigua involving members from the Manhattan Beach Rotary, Antigua Rotary, Guatemala East Rotary, and Rotarians from the GLP, and La Quinta Rotary and others will be celebrating this event. Budget: The participants have given $22,981 to fund the expedition. In addition, all airfare is paid for by the traveler. The club money provided for the Matching Grants and the one-time donation is $11,000. Publicity: The Mayan Scholarship Fund is published and advertised in the local Guatemalan papers. The MGs have been written up in the local regional papers in the Lake Atitlan region. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: 22 Rotarians and spouses are participating by traveling to Guatemala for the conference, and providing their own funds for the hotels and transportation traveling to the Manhattan Beach Rotary projects we have donated funds for support. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: All donated funds will be assisting the very poor regions of Guatemala.

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Results: This Humanitarian Conference will show the benefits provided by the generous donations from RI and the Manhattan Beach Rotary. Project Chair: Richard Ham Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-435-5398

Market day at Chichicastenango

The archeological ruins at Tikal

Lake Atitlan

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Casa Hogar Basic Needs Foundation – Friends of Casa Hogar CBV”

Objective: To provide for the Basic Needs of the children at Casa Hogar Canon Buena Vista Orphanage.

The funding is not tied to a mission, agenda or purpose of another organization. To qualify the

Orphanage operation must provide quality care for the children and clear and transparent accounting of

its operations on a monthly basis.

Description: The orphanage has been in continuous operation for over twenty years with funding

primarily from various small groups or individuals. Donations have always been minimal and erratic and

often combined with a particular agenda of the donor. With the onset of the US recession and the

escalating drug wars money for direct childcare almost evaporated. The donors were either afraid or

broke or both. “Friends of Casa Hogar CBV” (FCH) stipulates that if the children are well cared for and

the Orphanage provides open and professional accounting it will seek to raise operating funds for it into

perpetuity. The Basic Needs Foundation resides in the United State as a 501c(3) Public Charity, and the

concept was founded by Rotarian Randy Meadors. It exists to provide operating funds to qualified

licensed Child Care Facilities. It is a 100% volunteer organization sending all money to the orphanage. It

raises money through ongoing marketing, fundraising and awareness of the plight of these children.

The foundation has raised over $235,000 for the basic living needs of food, water, electricity health and

childcare since January of 2011. Casa Hogar Canon Buena Vista needs $8,250 per month to care for 33

children, $250 a month per child.

Publicity: In the course of the last two years FCH had developed many contacts within the regional

Mexican government, the local Rotary Clubs and DIF (Mexican Social Services) for the region.

Congresswoman Agaton makes constant contact with the orphanage and is holding it out as a model to

guide other orphanages in the region to become more professional and to provide a higher level of care

for the children that reside there in other “Casa Hogars”. Randall Meadors has had three meetings at

the orphanage with Congresswoman Agaton this last year and they discuss (amongst the Board of

Directors of Casa Hogar, Claudia Agaton and her staff and DIF representatives) “Best Practices” for child

care in this border region of Mexico and the United States.

Rotarians Involved and member participation: Over 35 Rotarians from District 5280 support this

Foundation. Rotarians from Manhattan Beach (District 5280) are John Rhind (32 years), Donn Ennis (31

years) and Randall Meadors (18 years) who are Founding Members of the Board.

Non Rotarians or Group Served: The orphaned children in northern Baja, Ca.

Results: Stabilize the orphanage operation and prepare it to be an on-going institution for Childcare.

Provide transparent accounting to allow effective marketing to benefactors.

Project Chair: Randall Meadors Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310 753 4178


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R. Meadors presenting Ana Cruz to club, Casa Hogar Foundation club donors from Manhattan Beach Rotary

www.friendsofcasahogarcbv.org

Rotarian Randall Meadors and wife Gail Carruthers with

Congresswoman Claudia Agaton at Casa Hogar CBV on

November 17, 2012 to dedicate the raising of the new

Mexican National Flag together with the Rotary International

Flag at Casa Hogar Orphanage located at Pueblo el Zorrillo,

Baja, California

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Hosting of Russians to Promote Peace and Understanding

Objective: To promote peace and understanding with countries around the world the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach sponsored six Russian young leaders from the northern part of Russia, Kandalaksha. The six Russians were toured various facilities located in the greater Los Angeles area in keeping with the theme of Accountable Governance. For one week our club housed and fed the young leaders, as well as entertained them during their stay. Description: As part of the Open World Leadership Center, educational tours with the theme of Accountable Governance were conducted by Manhattan Beach Rotary. The Russians were given a tour of UCLA Harbor General by Dr Ricardo Resnichek, were given a lecture on the complexities of administering in the U.S. They had a meeting with City Councilman Jan Perry where they had a tour of the Los Angeles City Hall and council chambers. They had a meeting with Killefer Flammang, a famous architect that has completed many downtown L.A. projects that have revitalized many old buildings for purposes other than what they were originally utilized. A tour of the downtown area was given. They visited downtown Dearden’s, the oldest family owned business west of the Mississippi, where they met with the President, Ronny Bensimon. They had a discussion about the special role of family retail businesses in American society and how pressures of change in our economy have deeply impacted this firm’s ability to survive. They had a meeting with Bill Bloomfield, who unsuccessfully ran for congress against Henry Waxman. He talked to them about what it is like to run for office. He gave a brief run-down on the three branches of our government, and background on the creation of our constitution. In addition to many of the activities regarding governance, and many not even mentioned, they were given the opportunity to take time to site-see and just have fun. The Rotary Club took them for a day to see Hollywood, to visit Beverly Hills where many of their famous actors live, to go to Disneyland, Rotarians hosted them for dinner our their houses, took them to a rotary meeting, and played volleyball down at the beach with them. They left California with smiles on their faces and with a great appreciation of our lives in the USA. Budget: $1,000 was budgeted from our Rotary funds for this project. Publicity: Publicity of the Russian hosting was given local Manhattan Beach papers. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: At least 20 members of the club participated by housing and feeding the Russians, driving them to the planned events, and giving the them talks about various cultural and political themes of America so that they have an understanding about our country and what it is like to live here. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: All participants from Russia were non-Rotarians.

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Results: The Russians returned home with a great appreciating and love for our country. They not only had a wonderful experience but left with a great appreciation for our country and our form of governance. Project Chair: John Van den Akker Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-493-6524

Rotarian Donn Ennis and wife entertaining two of the Russian participants

Rotarian John Van den Akker and wife organized the program for the Russians

Three of the Russian participants entertained at home of Rotarian Richard Ham’s house

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Ambassadorial Scholarships Program

Objective: The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country. Description: The Manhattan Beach Rotary selected Eun Young, visiting scholar from Korea. She enrolled at UCLA to complete her PhD. in applied linguistics. The Manhattan Beach Rotary Club provides an Ambassadorial Scholar counselor to help Eun Young acclimate to California living. We drive her around and schedule speaking engagements for her at other Rotary clubs. Budget: Our club budgeted $500.00 out of club money for incidentals and to pay for Rotary events for Eun Young to attend. Individual Rotarians contributed furnishing for her new home provided by the UCLA graduate housing including a new bed and frame, linens, a leather couch, desk, table and chairs, art and much, much more. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Two Rotarians have stepped up to serve as Eun Young’s counselors and personal friendships have been developed between the Ambassadorial team and the city manager, Geoff Dolan. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: The Ambassadorial scholar program serves the American and Korean community at large fostering good will and peace. Results: We have established a beautiful relationship with Eun Young and her husband from Korea. Although the Ambassadorial program lasts two years, Eun will be with us for at least 5 years as she completes her program. Project Chair: Shannon Ryan Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-699-7509

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: End Polio Now

Objective: The purpose of this project was to raise awareness that Polio has not been eradicated. Description: The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach raised awareness of Polio by giving money for 100 inoculations to each main speaker at our club meeting. After each main speaker presentation Tom Jeffry, the President, presents a certificate to the speaker indicating 100 inoculations will be donated in the speakers name. In addition, Tom gives a speech to the club telling the importance of the donation is to the eradication of polio throughout the world. Budget: Our club budgeted $2,000.00 out of club money plus an additional $500 for the speaker awards. Publicity: President Tom Jeffry highlighted the “End Polio Now” campaign to the Manhattan Beach City organizations in his speaking engagements. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: 100% of our members supported this program. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: This serves RI international campaign to end polio. Results: A check will be presented to Rotary International in the near future. Project Chair: Tom Jeffry Email: tom.mbrotary.gmail.com Telephone: (310)376-9918

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Casa Hogar Solar Hot Water and Electricity MG# 75972

Objective: To provide hot water and solar electricity for the Orphanage and renovate the existing utility

electrical service. The orphanage is spread over 3 ½ acres with five buildings. There is public electricity

but it is subpar and limited. As the orphanage evolved over time, small electric meter services were

added at separate buildings resulting in a mish-mash of meters and electric poles. The installations were

not professional or code compliant and often very dangerous with exposed wiring, no access covers or

grounding with demand over the rated service. It was a dangerous and expensive electrical system that

needed to be corrected.

Description: Engineer and Rotary project chair Randy Meadors installed a 15kwh Solar Photaic Voltaic

“net metered” electrical system to serve the power needs of four buildings. The Engineers installed a

thermo-siphon solar hot water system with back up propane boilers that provides building space

heaters at the children’s bunkhouse. Prior to this the children did not have hot water or building heat.

This is the largest PV system built to date in northern Baja.

Taylor Energy Systems of northern California provided the installation of the PV solar components along

with professional supervision and engineering. Additional partners included Randall Meadors &

Associates, California Employment Training (CET) and Grid Alternatives. RI MG provided $39,654 and

partners provided approximately $13,300.00.

Publicity: As a part of the larger Facility improvements at Casa Hogar Canon Buena Vista orphanage a

ceremony was held on-site to dedicate the projects. A large article and photograph were placed in the

regional newspaper “El Mexicana”.

Budget: Our club budgeted $9,000 for the MG project. Club members gave an additional $13,300 for its

completion.

Rotarians Involved and member participation: Rotary International Matching Grant from District 5280

partnering with District 4100. Clubs included Ensenada, Beverly Hills, Paramount, Westwood Village,

Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach Ca.

Non Rotarians or Group Served: The children at Casa Hogar Canon Buena Vista Orphanage located in

the village of el Zorrillo, District of Maneadero, N. Baja, Ca.

Results: Operating cost at the orphanage will be reduced approximately $14,400 per year in electricity

cost. The children now have hot water and building heat. The electrical system is much safer.

Project Chair: Randall Meadors Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310 753 4178


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Buildings showing solar panels and Rotarians at work

Hot water collector

School children during dedication ceremony

Rotary donated flag pole

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Objective: Club Project Name: Casa Hogar Septic Water Reclamation and Laundry Machines

Objective: To relieve pressure on the overwhelmed septic system, improve sanitation, save water and

recycle water for re-use and site irrigation.

Description: The orphanage has an old septic field directly beneath a sports playing area for the

children but does not drain very well. Sewage water would often percolate to the surface and the

children would come in contact with it. An outbreak of Hepatitis A occurred at the Orphanage in 2011.

With grants of $23,000 from the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club and individual members, the field was

dug up, the main distribution manifold of the septic system was re-built to allow the correct dispersion

of waste water into the leach field and a secondary large concrete collection pit was installed to control

system overflow. The second phase was to separate all gray water drain pipes and direct them to large

storage cisterns. Approximately 60% of the previous waste water will be diverted away from the septic

field and re-used. The third phase was to provide new efficient laundry equipment with new electrical

and propane gas service.

Budget: Our club donated $15,500 for this worthy project. Individual club members contributed another $7,500.

Publicity: As a part of the larger Facility improvements at Casa Hogar Canon Buena Vista orphanage a

ceremony was held on-site to announce the projects. The ceremony was attended by Congresswoman

Claudia Agaton (President of the National Congressional Delegation for Baja, California), along with

many dignitaries from Rotary District 4100 Rotary District 5280, as well as the Commandante of the

Maneadero Police and members of the Interact Club of District 4100. The regional newspaper “El

Mexicana” had reporters at the ceremony and published a ¼ page article with photographs of the

project with headlines for Rotary international and photographs of Randall Meadors and

Congresswoman Agaton together with many of the children.

Rotarians Involved and member participation: Randall Meadors, Donn Ennis, Richard Ham and Harris

Bass

Non Rotarians or Group Served: The children at Casa Hogar Canon Buena Vista Orphanage located in

the village of el Zorrillo, District of Maneadero, N. Baja, California.

Results: Health and sanitation on-site was greatly improved. Operating cost at the orphanage will be

reduced approximately $4,250 per year due to removing rental payments on laundry machines, and

water and electricity savings.

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Project Chair: Randall Meadors Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-753-4178

Casa Hogar CBV Orphanage

Septic System, Water Recycle, Laundry

Left: Tracing the old septic system, below rebuilding the

manifolds and manholes for maintenance. We also

separated all gray water and black water piping and recycled

the gray water into large cisterns for irrigation.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Lake Atitlan Water Purification Project MG

Objective: Reverse the contamination of cyanobacteria and algae buildup to what is considered by many one of the world’s most beautiful lakes, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. This is happening due to persons living along the lake washing their clothes in the lake as well as untreated sewage runoff contaminating the water. Description: This soon to be MG for $110,000 sponsored by Rotary Club Guatemala de Este will be used to build a number of clothes washing stations in the small towns along the shores of Lake Atitlan. With these stations the women don’t have to wash their clothes directly in the lake. Also, the water is treated before running back into the lake. The lake is the main source of drinking water for the local population. The project will also install latrines in the houses with waste going into a water treatment plant. Rotary has done parts of the above projects, and they have had excellent success with the results. We plan to do part/all of the above as soon as we determine the total cost. Budget: We have contributed $4,000 to this project. Publicity: As previously done, the results of the Water Purification Projects will be published in the local Guatemala papers. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Rotarians from the Manhattan Beach Rotary, Rotary club of Guatemala del Este, and other clubs wishing to join the project will be actively involved. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: Results: Results from previous Rotary projects at Lake Atitlan have shown that the water contamination is slowly subsiding. Additional projects like this will continue to improve the quality of health for the surrounding villages along the lake. Project Chair: Richard Ham Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-435-5398

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The local people living at Lake Atitlan wash their clothes with sewage going into the lake causing major pollution problems.

The previous Rotary MG that we are contributing to as a follow-on is shown below.

Below: Clothes washing stations used by the local public provided by Rotary

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Maya Student Scholarship Program

Objective: To provide scholarships to deserving students that would not be able to continue their education without financial assistance. Description: The local areas surrounding Antigua, Guatemala are very poor with schools that are marginal in their teaching skills and equipment. Most of the villages do not have Junior High or High Schools. If the children want to continue in school they have to come to the city. The family resources and income are minimal and the families have between 7 and 12 members. Some students don’t have both parents presenting even further hardships. 85% of the students are required to work to help support the family. As a result, few children actually end up staying in school, and are found in the factories and streets trying to earn a living for the family. In 2004 the Rotary Club of Antigua decided to do something to help the local people with their education. They set up funding through donations from other Rotary clubs, and by having a very popular motorcycle rally that goes from Antigua to Guatemala City and back, with many sponsors from the local businesses. Our club has decided to donate $3,000 to this worthy cause. This program gives scholarships to students that have above average grades. They continue to receive the money until they decide to quit or they graduate. The program continues through High School. The money is given to the families with the understanding that if the student fails to maintain their grades they will lose the scholarship. This gives the parents the incentive to keep the children in school rather than be out working. During their time in school, Rotarians also provide mentoring to the students, by helping them with their homework, and continue to emphasize the importance of a good education in today’s Guatemalan society. Budget: The Rotary club of Antigua annually provides around $10,000 per year to this program from donations. Our club is donating $3,000, and we expect to do this on a yearly basis. It is mandatory that they receive a steady flow of funds because when a student is accepted into the program they may need the funds all the way through High School. Publicity: This program is advertised extensively within Guatemala and the Antigua area. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: The Rotary clubs in Guatemala are highly supportive of this program. Richard Ham and fellow Rotarians will be going down to Guatemala to assist in any way they can to make this program a success. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: All the students receiving scholarships are non-Rotarians, including their parents.

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Results: There have been numerous students that have graduated from High School that would not have if it wasn’t for the funding received. Project Chair: Richard Ham Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-435-5398

Rotary field trip with local students in the program Rotarians assisting students

Richard Ham presenting check to Rotario de Antigua

A student on the program just received his diploma

One of the first students to graduate from the program is now a school teacher in one of the

local schools. Rotarian Jacques Dallies (back middle) is Rotarian in charge of program.


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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Matching Grant

Objective: The Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) promotes lifelong reading and writing skills in Guatemala by providing badly needed textbooks, reading materials, and computers to impoverished schools. The goal is to ensure that no child in Guatemala grows up without the gift of both traditional and technological literacy. Description: Guatemala has one of the lowest literacy rates in the Western Hemisphere. In some regions, nearly two out of every three adults cannot read or write. A contributing factor to Guatemala’s literacy crisis is the near absence of reading materials. Over 90% of schools lack textbooks and library books, most have no computers. Guatemalan children graduate without the skills needed to get good jobs to break the cycle of poverty. For the past 16 years the GLP organization matches Rotary clubs in North America with needy schools in Guatemala. These clubs raise funds to purchase textbooks, reading materials and/or computers. One hundred percent of GLP donations go directly to support the project. Zero percent goes to administration or fund raising. Studies have shown that the use of books in the classroom improves grades by 30% and improves comprehension and interest in subject matter by 70%. These books, printed in Guatemala, are in the four core subjects of math, science, language, and social studies. The most innovative aspect of this program is that it is financially self-sufficient. Rental programs are set up in each school in which students pay the school a small fee to use a set of textbooks (4 books) for the year. This creates a fund for replacing the books as they wear out, guaranteeing that the program will survive in perpetuity. Budget: Our club has donated $4,000 to a large RI Matching Grant. Matching Grants are approved by RI on a yearly basis to maintain a constant flow of textbooks and supplies to new schools each year. Publicity: GLP is published all over the USA and Guatemala. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: We have 22 Rotarians from our club assisting in the handout of textbooks as part of our Manhattan Beach Rotary Humanitarian Conference beginning in February 2013. There are 375 Rotary clubs in North America contributing to GLP, and 62 Rotary districts that have given matching funds. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: All children being served are non-Rotarians. Results: There have been numerous success stories where children have graduated and became leaders in their community because of the education provided by this program.

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Project Chair: Richard Ham Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-435-5398

Richard Ham and Tom Jeffry presenting Manhattan Beach

check to Dick Anderson of GLP.

Rotarians help students by handing out textbook and supplies. Classroom activities using the books and computers given to them via GLP.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Heart surgery Operations for Children in Mexico (MG#76923)

Objective: This $50,000 Matching Grant provides heart surgeries for poor children in Sinaloa and Sonora counties, Mexico, that do not have insurance, and whose families are unable to pay. Without surgery these children would likely die or not be able to live normal lives. Possible surgeries include closure of atrial and ventricular defects, pulmonary and aortic stenosis, Coarctation of aorta, paten ductus arteriosus, tetralogy of fallot, transposition of great vessels.

Description: Surgeries may or not involve cardiac bypass or Amplatzer catheter technique and include diagnostic catheterizations. Dr. Elier Loya, an experienced cardiac surgeon in Ciudad Obregon will/has perform the surgeries and follow-up in the San Jose Hospital. Obregon Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Francisco Aguilar (Rotarian and Liga member) will follow patients in Ciudad Obregon and Liga clinics; cardiologist Dr. Uday Gadgil (Rotarian and Liga member), and Dr. Richard Willner (Co-Director Liga Children’s Heart Program) follow patients in the Liga clinics and are available by telephone or email in the U.S. Matching Grant #76923 was approved and funded in October 2012. The Rotary clubs involved were Manhattan Beach ($5,000), Huntington Beach ($3,000), Walnut Valley ($3,000), and Obregon ($7,000), Mexico. The funds provided by the MG have already begun to be used. The first patient was a young girl named

Narda Guerrero Soto, 12 years old, was diagnosed with Pulmonary valve was too small because of normal

growth and needed replacement. The cost of the operation was $10,629., even though the Physicians and

surgeons do not charge for their services.

Liga has a long standing relationship with San Jose Hospital. The photo shown below is the operation in

progress.

Budget: Our club contributed $5,000 and District 5280 $2,500 towards this $50,000 MG. Publicity: Liga continuously publishes results of their surgeries in the local and regional papers. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Almost all of the physicians performing these operations are Rotarians. Many of the pilots, including myself are Liga members and Rotarians. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: All recipients of the operations are non-Rotarians. Results: Many children are being given lifesaving operations that greatly improved their quality of life. Project Chair: Richard Ham Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-435-5398


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Photos taken during the operation of Narda

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Microloans for Economically Poor Objective: To increase the access to adequate financial services for economically active poor people around the world and provide seed money to spur entrepreneurialism and break the cycle of poverty. Description: This is the Fourth year our club invested in micro-finance projects. We have invested for this project a total of $15,000. We continued to invest in micro-finance opportunities through Kiva. Kiva allows us to individually select the recipients of the funds. This provides a hands-on opportunity for our club members and empowers them to individually select the women who will be benefiting from our funds. We are able to personally track the individual success stories and take ownership for the good work. The loans are paid back on a monthly basis. As money is paid back we re-loan it to another person or group. Budget: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach has contributed $15,000 for use in the loan projects. Publicity: We make regular announcements through Club Runner sharing the success of our micro-finance loans with club members. We update the status of our loans on the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach’s website. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: At least 10 members are on the micro-finance committee that meets regularly to discuss the next steps of the micro finance project. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: This project has broad-reaching non-Rotarian impact as it serves the most deserving and most needy to help provide opportunity and economic opportunity. Results: Our first loan was made on December 30, 2008 to a group of Bolivian women. This loan has been repaid. We are participating in 512 loans and have loaned a total $68,600. The total amount repaid is $54,362. We have had 502 loans repaid. We have had two loans ending in a loss of $21.09. Our 206 loans are in 43 different countries and cover 11 sectors such as retail, food, agriculture, etc. 26.55% of the loans are given in the Philippines. Project Chair: Donn Ennis Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-545-7920

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Homes Of The Recipients Of Our Micro Loans

Ali Maria Aucca Suren Balsan

Barber Shop Cattle Clothing Sales Tyre, South Lebanon Calca, Peru Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Pedrita Bitoy Johanna Duarte Jose Contreras General Store Buy clothes and Shoes Electronics Repair Mambajao, Philippines Leon, Nicaragua El Salvador

Kelly Muhammad Abdulmutaleb Sam Clothing Farming Games Miami, FL Jalalabad, Afghanistan San Jose, CA

Mrs. Mean Thoeun Group La Esperanza Dos Group Samuel Yagual Pigs Retail Construction Supplies Sokram Village, Cambodia Bolivia Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Pratham School for Underprivileged Children of India

Objective: To build a methodology for educating the very poorest of the Indian population at a very low cost. The $2,000 our club donated to Pratham, a non-profit organization, will go to the very poorest of the Indian population to give them a quality education. Description: Pratham is the largest non-governmental organization providing quality education to

underprivileged children of India. With a budget of less than $14 million, Pratham uses very low-cost

and scalable methods and works in collaboration with the government, local communities, parents,

teachers and volunteers across the country to educate millions of children every year. Pratham's mission

is "Every Child in School and Learning Well."

Pratham USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a four-star rating (the highest possible). The founder of Pratham was recently awarded the 2012 Wise Prize in Education. The presentation of the

award was published locally in Los Angeles. Pratham was founded in 1994 and has become India’s

largest educational non-profit by maintaining a clear focus on education, not “inputs” such as libraries,

books, meals or numbers of classrooms as many other non-profits do. Pratham builds communities, and

leverages 62,000 volunteers from villages and cities to teach children and bring them up to speed. They

collaborate with government institutions and use existing structures. It’s an efficient strategy and it

encourages local ownership of programs. Pratham is currently in 21 out of 28 states in India.

Because of the low low cost methodology Prathom uses for teaching, $50.00 supports one student for a full year. Manhattan Beach is currently supporting 40 students this year , and hope to increase that amount in the years to come. Budget: Our club has budgeted $2,000 for this worthy project, and expect to increase that amount in the following years. Publicity: Pratham has been shown in the local L.A. newspapers and magazines. We publish our relationship with Pratham and our Pratham member Nehal Petal. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Manhattan Beach Rotarian Nehal Petal was born and

raised in India prior to coming to the U.S. to further her education in Engineering. While growing up she

was an eye witness to how the very poorest of the Indian population lived with no chance of rising

above the worst of living conditions. Nehal realized that the only hope her people had was to receive an

education so that they had a chance of receiving a better quality of life. When she immigrated to the

U.S. she vowed she would do something to help them, and thusly became a member of Pratham USA.

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Non-Rotarians or Group Served: All recipients of the money are non-Rotarians. Results: Students are receiving a quality education at very low cost. Project Chair: Nehal Petal Email: “[email protected]” Telephone:

Tom Jeffry and Richard Ham at meeting, giving our $2,000 donation to Nehal Petal and the

President of the L.A Chapter of Pratham

Typical classrooms where children are learning from Pratham teachers.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Purchase of Medical Equipment, Liga International MG #76072 Objective: To provide much needed medical equipment for the El Fuerte and San Blas Clinics in partnership with Liga international Flying Doctors of Mercy in a matching grant. Description: During one weekend each month, teams of medical practitioners, staff volunteers and Rotarians fly into rural areas that have limited medical resources and provide medical treatment to the local people. The El Fuerte center needs equipment and volunteers. The equipment needed includes an ENT microscope, ophthalmology Midmark autoclave, two suction machines, and a dental package. We would expect to treat 400+ patients annually with just the dental equipment. The Manhattan Beach Rotary Club has a regularly participated in this project and we are looking to expanding our involvement. This Matching Grant is among several that our club has sponsored, as well as numerous financial donations from our club. Budget: This year the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach headed a matching grant with the Rotary Club of Obregon, Mexico, the Rotary Club of LA5, the Rotary Club of Rialto, Rotary Club of Hawthorne, Rotary Club of Torrance, Rotary Club of El Segundo, and the Rotary Club of Mission Viejo to fund a matching grant for $33,750 to provide medical equipment at the clinic in El Fuerte, Mexico. Manhattan Beach donated $5,000 for this project. We will organize the delivery of the equipment by Manhattan Beach Rotarian Richard Ham, who has a private plane. Publicity: We have worked within and across districts to promote this international project. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: At least 5 Rotarians have participated in the organizing and project management on this initiative. Richard Ham gives regular updates to the club and members. Numerous members of Liga are also Rotarians from all over the California area. Rotary clubs pay a vital role by giving their time and money to this organization. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: This project serves hundreds of poor agricultural laborers in rural Mexico, providing them with medical equipment that they would otherwise not receive. Results: This year the Matching Grant was funded. Liga and the local Rotarians are in the process of purchasing the much needed medical and dental equipment. Shipping will be accomplished over the next few months using aircraft owned and operated by the member pilots. Project Chair: Richard Ham Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-435-5398

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Doctors performing surgery in OR

Manhattan Beach members Roger Cox, Richard Ham, Donn Ennis and Dave Harris, with Dr.

Franciso Aguilar (paco) from Obregon Rotary, Mexico in dedication of MG 71287.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Schooling for Mali Children Displaced by Civil War Objective: Provide food and clothing for displaced Malians in Nouakchott, Mauritania for families with children in school. Description: NomadHope and our partners, including Manhattan Beach and Rotary Clubs all over the U.S., have been working in Mali, Africa, assisting rural schools with solar, water, and sanitation since 2009. Due to the violent civil war that has taken place in Mali, these operations have been suspended, and support these same students, teachers, and families that we have previously supported as they become refugees 1450 Km away in Mauritania. There are approximately 150 refugee families with school age children in Mauritania that have from war torn Mali. These families left for safety in a hurry with only the clothes on their back and what they could carry. In order for these families with students to survive, they need assistance for at least six months. The funds will insure the children will not be taken out of school to work. Each family needs around $100 per month or $600. The funds we provided fed and clothed seven families for that period. Budget: Our club contributed $4,000.00 dollars out of club money. Publicity: The project is posted on our web site and there was a presentation to visitors and club members. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: There are Rotarians in our club along with Rotarians all over the United States heavily involved in the plight of the Malians. Non -Rotarians or Group Served: This project serves the indigenous people of Mali and their children. This is a partnership with the NGO Nomad Hope non-profit organization. Results: The results of this project have successfully fed and housed seven families for six months. Project Chair: Donn Ennis Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-545-7920

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Children from the refugee camps

NomadHope volunteers working with the children in the camps.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Tororo, Uganda Medical Supplies

Objective: The purpose of this project is to help supply critical medical supplies for a hospital in Tororo, Uganda.

Description: Manhattan Beach Rotarian Lincoln Stone is traveling to Tororo, Uganda with his wife to work at two recently constructed hospitals. Their son is also going to assist at the hospitals. The hospitals were first opened in November, 2006 to serve this community in eastern Uganda. Rotarian Lincoln Stone and his wife will be purchasing much needed medical supplies in Uganda for this hospital. He will also attempt to link with the Rotary Club of Tororo while they are there. Since Lincoln’s wife is a doctor, the family will be providing medical assistance to the general public at the clinics during their stay.

Budget: Our club budgeted $2,000.00 out of club money to purchase medical supplies in Uganda, our clubs third year for donating at least $1,000.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: A Rotarian Lincoln Stone and his family will be in Uganda to deliver these medical supplies.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: The people who live in Tororo, Uganda and the surrounding area.

Results: We provided critical medical supplies and volunteer doctors to the hospitals. This has resulted in the improvement of the lives of the patients they serve.

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Club name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Pastorin Home For Abandoned Children (MG#76665) Objective: Purchase kitchenware and school supplies for the Pastorin Home for abandoned and abused children Description: The Pastorin home is a place to shelter and educate uprooted children and teens that are victims of domestic abuse. They come from families that have suffered from conditions of high social vulnerability, and due to their circumstances they require assistance to allow them to integrate into society as responsible healthy citizens. The functions performed by the institution have very significant deficiencies in equipment for their normal housing functions. These items required are related to kitchenware, tableware, housing equipment, basic electronics, cleaning elements, etc. Also, there is a severe need for educational equipment, such as computers, library books, and equipment for a study room. The kitchenware, library books and miscellaneous equipment are being provided by this $25,000 Matching Grant (76665) sponsored by Manhattan Beach Rotary. Funds were also provided by Colombo Americano and Inglewood Rotary. The Pastorin Home has been in service for ten years. It has an organizational structure that can maintain the project equipment and supplies in optimal operating condition. This responsibility is shared by all and every one of the home community members. Matching Grant 76665 was approved by RI, and the funds were sent to the Host Rotary Club. A final report is shortly due from San Gill Rotary, Colombia. Budget: Our club donated $5,000 for this $25,000 matching grant. Publicity: News of the grant was published in the local San Gil, Colombia papers. Rotarian’s Involved and member participation: Members for the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach, Rotary Club of Colombo Americano, and Rotary Club of Inglewood. Non-Rotarians or group served: The children from the Pastorin Home are all non-members. Results: The kitchenware and school supplies will greatly affect the everyday lives of the children in this school as well as the community it serves. Project Chair: Ingo Werk Email:”:[email protected]” Telephone: (310)714-4646

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Club member Ingo Werk in the rear sitting with the Pastorin Home children

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Rotary/Liga International/Shriner's Hospital Transportation Project Objective: Liga International provides medical care at clinics in El Fuerte, San Blas and El Carrizo, Mexico. Dr. Carleton Wallace, a Board Certified Orthopedist from Riverside, California is one of the volunteer Liga doctors. In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach, Dr. Wallace identifies children in Mexico with special needs who can be treated at no cost at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children -- Los Angeles. Dr. Wallace assists in obtaining admission at the Hospital. The Shriners pay for transportation once the children and their parents arrive in the U.S., (usually Tucson, Arizona), but does not subsidize travel from Mexico to the U.S. This is where the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach comes in; we donate money to Liga International, which is earmarked for the costs of transporting the patients and their parents from Mexico to the U.S. Description: The Los Angeles Shriners Hospital for Children® is a health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Every year, Shriners Hospitals for Children® provides care for thousands of kids with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, in a family-centered environment with no financial obligation to patients or families. Our project is to help pay transportation costs to bring patients from México to Los Angeles. Budget: Our club has contributed $3,000.00 per year for the past four years towards transportation costs. Publicity: We arranged for Dr. Carleton Wallace to speak at the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club and to accept this year's contribution for the project. We will ask the local newspapers to cover his presentation Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Richard Ham of the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach is a volunteer pilot for Liga International. He and two other Rotarians made the connection with Dr. Wallace at a Liga clinic in Mexico. Our International Committee and Joel Ruben, the former District 5280 Chair of the Rotary/Shriners Alliance have been involved with the development of the project. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: Children with orthopedic conditions living in the areas of El Fuerte, San Blas and El Carrizo, México. Over 50 children have been referred to SHC-LA so far. Results: On average we have been sending several children per month to come to a Shriner’s Hospital to be treated for such ailments as birth defects of the arms and legs, congenital dislocation of hips, thoracolumbar scoliosis, burn victims, Cerebral Palsy, and Scoliosis. These treatments dramatically change the lives of the Children.

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Project Chair: Joel Ruben Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-546-8185

One of the children sent to Shriner’s Hospital for foot surgery.

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International Service Project Report Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Casa Hogar Fund for Transportation for Children’s Operations to U.S. Objective: Casa Hogar is an orphanage located in Ensenada, Mexico. Sometimes the children within the orphanage are brought into the home having serious medical problems where they need immediate attention that may involve an expensive operation. Also, there are children in the surrounding area from very poor families that may have children needing expensive medical attention. As Rotary has done in the past, we have made contacts with the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital to help those orphans within Casa Hogar and children in Baja, with the medical treatment they would otherwise not receive. Since Shriner’s medical costs are provided free, the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach has donated $1,000 to help these children with the transportation costs to the Shriner’s Hospitals in te USA. As the funds are needed in the future the club will donate $1,000 each year to help these children. Budget: The club donated $1,000 for this worthy project. Publicity: Rotarian Randall Meadors has presented Ana Cruz while he is attending fund raising talks with other Rotarians of Manhattan each and rotary clubs in the Southern California area. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Randall Meadors and Donn Ennis were/are the principle supporters of this program. At least five other club members have also given their time and support.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: The children being served in this effort are non-Rotarians. Results: Our first child needing help was Ana Cruz, who had major severe burns on her body due to an accident. Rotary personally picked up Ana Cruz from Casa Hogar, drove her to the U.S., and put her and an adult from Casa Hogar on a plane to Sacramento. She was treated at the Sacramento Shriners Hospital, and was finally released where she is now back in Mexico. Ana Cruz will have to return each year for the next eight years for follow-on surgery. Project Chair: Randall Meadors Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310 753 4178


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Clockwise from left; Donn Ennis delivering Ana Cruz and Soledad Cota from El Zorrillo, Baja to

LAX:

Boarding the flight

Randall Meadors with Ana Cruz post op at

Shriners’ Children’s hospital in Sacramento

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach, Guatemala

Project Name: Chapina Stove Project

1. Objective: As a joint venture between the Rotary Club of Antigua Guatemala

and Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach, educate the rural Mayan Indians as to why it

is important that they do not breathe the air and smoke from the wood burning

stoves and assist in the installation of 50 stoves in the houses of the local Mayan

population. Chapina Stoves manufactured locally will be purchased and installed

into homes selected to be the most needy by the village administrator,

2. Description: Numerous hazards exist with the local Guatemala Mayans due to

the poor cooking and ventilation of their houses caused by open firewood burning

stoves. The stoves cause numerous health hazards and destroy the forests for they

cut down the trees for firewood. Mayan women cook an average of six hours a day,

often over an open fire built on the floor in her small hut. This fire is smoky, hot,

and dangerous for her and her family. It uses a tremendous amount of wood

resulting in a devastating impact on the environment. Often families will sleep in

the same room as the open fire to stay warm during cold months. The toxic

emissions are blamed for the low birth rates weights, pneumonia in young

children, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, cardi ovascular

disease, lung cancer, cataracts and other health problems in adults. Half the

respiratory infections are due to indoor air pollution from household solid fuels,

according to WHO. The World Health Organization estimates that more than two

million premature deaths annually are caused by exposure to smoke from

traditional cook stoves and open fires, with women and children the most affected.

3. Budget: The cost of 50 stoves is $5,000. The RC of Manhattan Beach and the RC of Antigua Guatemala contributed $2,500 each in this joint venture. 4. Publicity: The local newspapers in Guatemala will publish the work done by the Rotary clubs involved in this project as part of the dedication ceremony to be held in March 2012. 5. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Ten members from the Antigua Rotary and a similar amount from the Manhattan club are/will be actively involved. 6. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: The local Mayans in the Antigua area of Guatemala are the

beneficiaries of this project.

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7. Results: The Chapina Stoves are vented, safe, and efficient, thus eliminating grave health risks such as upper respiratory ailments, burns, eye irritations, and chronic coughs. The enclosed firebox reduces burns, especially for children. Because of the efficient fire chamber, Chapina Stoves use 69% less wood than open fires. The chimney removes 99.9% of the room smoke. All 50 stoves were installed, and classes were given in its usage, and the families were gave $10 for each stove to show their commitment. Eighty-five stoves have so-far been installed through this program. The funds we have contributed have been used in the stove purchase, and they have been successfully installed. Project Chair: Richard Ham Email:[email protected] Telephone: 310-435-5398

Richard and Judy Ham RC Manhattan Beach, Jacques Rambert RC Antigua, presenting check to Flor de

Maria Caniz, Treasurer RC Antigua

Below: Two of the Chapina stoves installed and in use.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Jonaki School, Bangladesh Solar Panel Installation (MG# 77497)

1. Objective: Provide reliable electrical power to Jonaki School in Chittagong, Bangladesh by installing a

solar panel unit on the school roof.

2. Description: Jonaki School was established by the Rotary Club of Chittagong Midtown to provide free

primary education to underprivileged children from rural areas during the day and to adults during

the evening. The school also offers sewing training for unemployed women. Jonaki School is housed

in a 3-story building and receives electrical power from the Bangladesh Power Development Board.

The school experiences frequent power outages due to a severe countrywide power shortage.

Installation of a solar power unit will allow the school to operate its lighting system, electric fans,

water pump, and computer lab during its extended work day. The project was initiated by a member

the District 5280 GSE Team to Bangladesh in 2010-11.

3. Budget: Total: $22,778.00

Chittagong Midtown and District 3280 has committed $4,500. Manhattan Beach Club has committed

$1,000 and has recruited other partners such as Colombo Americano.

4. Publicity:

News of the project will be published in the Chittagong press and the Rotary District 3280 newsletter.

The international partner will submit information about the project to local newspapers.

5. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation:

Chittagong Midtown: Raffat Perves Khan, Mohammed Iqbal Khan, Mohammed Lokman Khan

Manhattan Beach: Richard Ham, David Boochever, LA Colombo Americano: Rosacruz Falla

6. Non-Rotarians or Group Served:

Underprivileged children and unemployed adults in Chittagong, Bangladesh

7. Results:

Manhattan Beach Club put together the Matching Grant application and submitted it to RI. The

project funds were approved, the solar equipment was purchased and installed, and the final report

was submitted. We are waiting for the final sign-off from RI.

Project Chair: David Boochever

Email:[email protected] Telephone: (310)318-6363

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Donation for Water Wells in Niger, Africa

Objective: The purpose of the project is to provide clean drinking water to people living in Niger, Africa.

Description: The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach in partnership with World Vision, and Pacific Institute/Wells Bring Hope will fund drilling water wells in Niger, West Africa. In Niger, a deep well that reaches the level of pure artesian water can provide a village of 400-500 people with safe water for 30+ years. Specifically, the match works like this. For every $6,100 raised, World Vision will match it with another $6100. However, they have also pledged to finance the rest of the package for the village that gets a bore hole well through World Vision: latrines and health care procedures and programs, agricultural improvements such as drip irrigation and the use of gray water, micro credit loans, and the like. The cost of the entire bore hole well program for the village is about $28,000. So, for the initial $6100, we receive much more than a 2 for 1 grant match. Additionally, World Vision has promised to remain with the village for at least 10 years.

Club member Larry Johnson has taken a very active role in this program where he is currently serving as a board member for Wells Bring Hope.

Budget: Our club budgeted $3,100.00 out of club money. We also partnered with the Santa Barbara Rotary to pay for a single well costing $6,100. This is our fourth year in sponsoring this worthy project donating $6,100.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: We have received the support of the Rotarians in our club.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: A village of 400-500 people in Niger, West Africa will receive safe water for 30+ years.

Results: We have established a relationship with World Vision and Pacific Institute/Wells Bring Hope. We expect to fund other wells in the future.

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Before sometimes women need to walk 10-15 Kilometers

After installation of the Wells Bring Hope deep well that is closer to the village.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Joint venture, Manhattan Beach/Sister City Santa Rosalia, Mexico Purchase Laundry Machines.

Objective: The purpose of this project is to assist the hospital located in our Sister City in Santa Rosalia, Mexico with their Hospital by purchasing much needed Laundry machines and dryers. The hospital is currently under renovation from grants from the individuals and clubs in the Baja area. Manhattan Beach Rotary proposed to the Santa Rosalia Rotary that Manhattan Beach would purchase the machines if Santa Rosalia would perform the transportation from the U.S/ Mexico border. They agreed to this arrangement. Description: We have procured bids from the laundry machine companies in the California border region, and found that the best price for three mashers and two dryers will cost close to $5,000. This particular brand makes a very simple machine that can be easily maintained and service by the local people. We expect to perform the shipping in the next several months. Budget: We have budgeted $5,000 for this worthy project. Publicity: Since Santa Rosalia is a Sister City to Manhattan Beach, and students from Santa Rosalia frequently come to Manhattan Beach, we will publish the grant in the local papers, as well as Santa Rosalia doing the same in their area. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: There are Four Rotarians, two from each club active in this worthwhile endeavor. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: This project will serve mostly all non-Rotarians. Results: Results are forth-coming. Project Chair: Mauricio Salazar Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-874-2082

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Physics and Chemistry Lab Equipment for Santa Marta, Colombia

Objective: To provide physics and chemistry equipment for the Santa Marta, Colombia rural area. The funds will be provided by an in-process Matching Grant for a total of $15,100. Description: This project will provide physics and chemistry equipment for a secondary county school laboratory that contains no scientific supplies. The students of this rural area must travel 58 Km by bus to get to the laboratory that has no supplies. The laboratory equipment will benefit a student population of 300 students of the 10th and 11th grade. The Matching Grant is being sponsored by St. Martinsville, LA Rotary, the Manhattan Beach Rotary, and the host is Santa Marta Rotary, Colombia in conjunction with District 4270. Budget: Manhattan Beach Rotary has donated $2,400, and St. Martinsville Rotary has donated $500. Publicity: The Santa Maria Rotary Club will publish the donation in the local papers. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: There are several club members each from the Manhattan Beach club and the Martinsville Rotary that are actively involved in this project. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: The laboratory equipment will be used by non-Rotarians. Results: The results of this Matching Grant will be seen after the funds have been allocated. Project Chair: Ingo Werk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-714-4646

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Membership Recognitions Senior Assistant Governor Jerry Brown


Small Medium Large

Membership Categories

1. Retention (20 points)

Club must demonstrate their program to achieve zero net loss.

Club must demonstrate every member active in various programs, activities and committees.

We have an excellent retention of our members. Any members who leave do so

because of either financial, relocation, or business related issues.

2. Growth (Recruitment) (20 points)

Club President must personally bring in one new sustaining (6 month) member.

Club Membership chair must personally bring in one new sustaining (6 month) member.

Bringing in members is a goal for all of her members. Three members brought in new members. Our membership chair works closely with the President and the new members.

3. Resources (20 points)

Annually, at least 2 programs on membership. Either by the District Membership committee and/ or by the Club Membership Chair.

Demonstrate monthly announcements in meetings on articles in Club Bulletin. We had a membership freeze on from July 1 to December 31 due to the 10 new members we had brought in during the first half of 2012. Now the freeze is over we have 3 new members waiting to be inducted and 2 more prospects.

4. Outreach (Public Relations) (20 points)

Did you have at least one article printed in a local paper?

Have you purchased and utilized Membership Material available through Rotary? We have developed our own membership materials that are customized for our club.

5. Statistics (20 points)

Did your club achieve your growth goal established in your Membership Goal Form”? As communicated at the beginning of the year to District Leadership we feel the statistics goal is not desirable for our club due to its availability of space and desires of our club.

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Membership Report

Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Retention 1. Objective: Zero net loss, every member active. 2. Description: In order to ensure our club retains the new members it brings in and also to ensure they become engaged in Rotary and are active members we initiated a new member freeze from July1 to December 31. During this period we worked with the 10 new members we gained during the first half of 2012 to make sure they got to know Rotary and our club. We encouraged them to work on projects, help with fundraising and attend social events. We also held a fireside chat for the new members. Additionally we started a membership wait list and we currently have 3 members being inducted over the new few weeks and 2 more prospective members. At the start of the Rotary year all members had to choose at least one avenue of service they wanted to serve under. The directors and chairs of the appropriate committees were given the information of who was interested in their avenue/project and throughout the year the respective members are contacted and encouraged to participate in various activities and decisions. At our club this year, we wanted to strengthen and develop our existing membership. We want quality

not quantity in our membership. there was not a strong push to find “just anyone” to join but to really

work with those new members we already had.

3. Budget: N/A 4. Publicity: N/A Because of our reputation in the community we do not need to publicize. We have many people interested and many of our members eager to bring people for consideration. 5. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: All members 6. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: N/A 7. Results: So far zero net loss and a very engaged and productive Rotary club.

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New Generations Service Recognitions Senior Assistant Governor Jeremy Brown


Small Medium x Large

New Generations Categories

X 1. Charter and/or Sponsor Youthact, Interact & Rotaract Clubs (20 points)

Create a new Rotary Club at your local middle/high school or college

Continue to sponsor your existing New Generations Clubs & its activities

X 2. Sponsor and/or Attend RYLA, Interact Symposium and Other NG Events (20 points)

Send students & Rotarians to RYLA ($180 per person)

Sponsor students to various District NG events

3. Attend & Complete YPP (Youth Protection Policy) Training & Certification (20 points)

Attend District YPP | 1.13.12

Host your own club’s certification seminar

X 4. Host or Sponsor Youth Exchange Students (20 points)

Host an incoming student

Send local students abroad

X 5. Participate & Facilitate District Scholarships for Local Students (20 points)

Sponsor students to receive Zentner, Kim & Olsen Scholarships

Create your own club’s scholarships to local students

New Generations Director: Jordan Peister email: [email protected] 1 (310) 658-7404

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New Generations Service Report

Club Name Manhattan Beach Interact Club Club Project Name Hometown Fair 1. Objective: Raise money to support and fund club’s community service through out the following year 2. Description: We sold Kettle Corn at a booth at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair 3. Budget: $600 4. Publicity: Used social media sites to publicize event 5. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Jordan Peister, members from Interact Club, MB Rotarians 6. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: attendees of the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair 7. Results: We raised $1,900 for our club to use for various fundraising events for philanthropic purposes for the next two years.

Project Chair_Nikki Bordokas [email protected] Telephone___310-415-8299


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New Generations Service Report

Club Name Manhattan Beach Interact Club Club Project Sandpipers Holiday Baskets 1. Objective: Provide an underprivileged family with gifts and household items during the Holiday Season. 2. Description: The Interact Club was given the wish lists from a poor family in order to buy all

of their desired gifts, put together a holiday basket, and deliver everything to the family. In past years, the club has provided gifts for two families or just donated to the Sandpipers Foundation for them to add to the holiday baskets of others. However, this year we were given a family of 11, ten children and a single mother.

3. Budget: $1000 4. Publicity: All of the fundraising and shopping was done by Interact Club members; therefore, publicity was unnecessary. 5. Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Jordan Peister 6. Non-Rotarians or Group Served: Poor family of 11, ten children and a single mother through the Sandpipers Foundation. 7. Results: The Interact Club used funds it raised from the Hometown Fair Kettle Corn Booth in order to make a poor family’s Christmas wishes come true. We took six members of the club to Target with the wish lists of 10 children. We spent almost 3 hours roaming target looking for the perfect baby onesies, beauty products, and ipods for the children ages 2-17. After buying all of the gifts, we were then invited to pick up more items, mostly household things such as towels, soap, socks, and laundry detergent, that had been donated to the Sandpipers Foundation. In total, the gifts and house items were worth well over $2000, and it took two cars to transport all of the materials back to a house to be wrapped and gift-tagged. We sorted all of the gifts by child and started the wrapping process. After almost 5 hours, we were left with an entire room full of wrapped Christmas gifts. The week before Christmas, one of the group members transported all of these gifts to the social agency with which the family had registered in order to be eligible for the donations. The group member had the opportunity to meet the mother as well as a few of the 10 children, all of whom were extremely grateful.

Project Chair Meghan Burns E-mail [email protected] Telephone310-569-9814


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Rotary District 5280 The Rotary International Foundation

The Rotary Foundation PDG David Moyers



Rotary Foundation Categories

1. Foundation Giving Overall (20 points)

2. Paul Harris Society (20 points)

3. End Polio Now Support (20 points)

4. GSE & Ambassadorial Scholar Support (20 points)

5. Utilization of Grants - Matching & District Simplified (20 points)

Foundation Chair: Paul Allman Email: [email protected]

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The Rotary Foundation

Foundation Giving Overall We exceeded our 2012-2013-contribution goal and ended with $27,800 in contributions. That is

a contribution of $249 per member for 2012 - 2013.

Manhattan Beach Rotary has made contributions to The Rotary Foundation a priority for all

members. The club’s dues are slightly higher than other clubs because we include in annual

dues a recommended $100 contribution to The Rotary Foundation. By writing a contribution

into our dues structure, we demonstrate to all members the importance of supporting The

Rotary Foundation.

In addition, the club takes time to formally recognize all members who become Paul Harris

Fellows, Bequest Society Members, Benefactors, etc.

Currently this year we will add:

2 - New Paul Harris Fellows

6 - PHF + 1

4 - PHF + 2

5 - PHF + 3

3 - PHF + 4

4 - PHF + 5

1 - PHF + 6

1 - PHF + 7

1 - PHF + 9 - major donor

The club currently has 5 major donors and 4 members who are part of the Bequest Society.

Our club’s Foundation Chair often takes the podium during club meetings to discuss The Rotary

Foundation and remind the membership of the importance of contributions.

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Our club purchase one table for the Foundation Masquerade Ball and several members

purchased items at the auction. We succeeded in exceeding our objectives by selling 112

booklets for the drawing.

EREY - Every Rotarian Every Year. The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach has 30 EREY donors for

the fiscal year 2012-2013 becoming Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members.

Benefactors and Major Donors

The club currently has 14 benefactors and an active program in place to have one Benefactor

for every 10 members

Our club currently has four major donors. Major Donor have donated cumulative giving

reaching $10,000. The Club has an active program in place to have one Major Donor for every

20 members.

Paul Harris Society

The club currently has 10 members who belong to the Paul Harris Society by donating $1,000

for the year 2012-2013.

End Polio Now Support

Club Project Name: End Polio Now

Objective: The purpose of this project was to raise awareness that Polio has not been

eradicated.

Description: The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach raised awareness of Polio by giving money

for 100 inoculations to each main speaker at our club meeting. After each main speaker

presentation Tom Jeffery, the President, presents a certificate to the speaker indicating 100

inoculations will be donated in the speaker’s name. In addition, Tom gives a speech to the club

telling the importance of the donation is to the eradication of polio throughout the world.

Budget: Our club budgeted $2,000.00 out of club money plus an additional $500 for the

speaker awards.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: 100% of our members supported this program.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: This serves RI international campaign to end polio.

GSE and Ambassadorial Scholar Support

Our club once again supported Youth Exchange students and Ambassadorial Scholars this year.

Through this ongoing support, Manhattan Beach Rotary continued to demonstrate its hands-on

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dedication to these programs of The Rotary Foundation. See full report under International

Service.

Utilization of Grants

See full report submitted under International Service.

1. Casa Hogar Solar Hot Water and Electricity (MG#75972)

2. Lake Atitlan Water Purification Project (no MG# assigned)

3. Guatemala Literacy Project (No MG # assigned)

4. Heart Surgery Operations for Children in Mexico (MG # 76923)

5. Purchase Medical Equipment, Liga International (MG # 76072)

6. Pastorin Home for Abandoned Children (MG #76665)

7. Jonake School, Bangladesh Solar Panel Installation (MG # 77497)

8. Physics and Chemistry Lab Equipment for Santa Marta, Colombia. (No Mg assigned)

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Vocational Service Recognitions

Senior Assistant Governor Cozette Vergari


Small Medium XX Large

Vocational Service Categories

1. Attendance at District Vocational Service Meetings/Activities/Events (20) points

District Assembly Vocational Breakout Session - Participated

Literacy Breakfast at Lawreys - Participated

Ethics Forum at Loyola Marymount University

District Speech Contest

District Art Contest

District Music Contest

District Dance Contest

Other (describe)

2. District Ethics Forum (20 points)

Sponsorship of a Rotaract Team

Mentoring/Coaching of a Rotaract Team

Participation in the Planning/Event

3. District Speech, Art, Music and/or Dance Contest Participation (20 points) Participating in 2013

Sponsored a Club Level Competition

Speech

Art - Yes

Music - Yes

Dance

Sponsorship of District Competition Contestant(s)

Speech

Art

Music - Yes

Dance - Yes

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4. Club Vocational Service Training/Mentoring Programs/Projects, i.e. Fire, Police, Teacher, Non-Rotarian Business Awards; Career Day; High School Student Internship with Rotarians, etc. (20 points) Yes, see reports

5. Literacy Club Programs/Projects - new and annual projects involving the club in Literacy Reach Out to Children and/or Adults (20 points) Yes, see reports

Vocational Chair: Robin Gary email: [email protected] telephone 1424 241-8073


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Rotary District 5280 Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Vocational Services Project Report

Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Career Day Objective: To mentor, excite, educate, inspire and expose high school students to various

vocational/career choices and opportunities.

Description: The Manhattan Beach Rotary Club plans Career Day along with SP Andrade of the

Lennox/Hawthorne/LAX Rotary Club. We are looking to provide career awareness

opportunities to high school students at the Lennox Math, Science and Technology Academy.

This year’s event was October 19, 2012. In two 2-hour sessions, volunteers from both clubs

spoke to six separate groups of students describing their jobs, offering advice about

finding/getting/keeping jobs, and answering their questions.

Budget: The only cost of this event is providing coffee, beverages and breakfast foods to the

volunteers and student ambassadors. I spent approximately $150 on food. SP Andrade

brought coffee and beverages.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: 35 Manhattan Beach Rotarians volunteered for

this event, and a couple of friends or spouses.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: The Student body of Lennox Math, Science and Technology

Academy.

Results: This was our third annual Career Day and we plan to make it a yearly event. The

feedback from the students and faculty is tremendous. We hope that at least some of the

students are inspired by us to aspire in a chosen field.

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Vocational Services Project Report


Club Project Name: Richstone Tutoring Project

Objective: To provide tutoring, help with homework, disguised learning and enrichment

activities for children in Richstone’s Life-Long Learning After School Program.

Description: This program emerged from our club’s desire to make a long-term difference in

our community and to provide support to a city and organization that is close to Manhattan

Beach. Two of our members are closely connected to the Richstone Family Center, and

suggested that we could be of service to them. For several years now, two or three MB

Rotarians go to Richstone on Tuesday afternoons and help first graders through high school

students with homework, tutoring and mentoring.

Budget: There is no budget for this program…none needed.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: This program involves a good number of our

membership as two or three Rotarians go once a week all through the school year. Most of us

participate at least once during the year, and most likely, twice.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: The children involved in this after school program are

primarily from the Hawthorne community though neighboring communities also take

advantage of it. The kids range in age from five or six to around 17.

Results: Alison Tanaka, the Richstone program director, feels that the contact the kids have

with us is beneficial not only for homework help and tutoring, but to improve their social skills

and to learn to interact with professional adults they don’t normally come into contact with.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Rotary Reads Objective: To promote literacy and a love for reading at the kindergarten and elementary

school levels. To plant the seed in children that volunteering is fun and meaningful.

Description: Rotarians sign up to go to a school library and read to a class of kindergarten or

elementary school children. We tell them a little bit about who we are, what it means to be a

Rotary club member and to volunteer, read a story and talk a little bit about the book. We

encourage discussion about what it means to be a volunteer, and look for feedback from the

kids about the book. In the past, the kindergarten in Manhattan Beach and five of our

elementary schools have participated. This year we are also including Pennekamp, the 186th St.

School, and the Moffett Elementary School.

Budget: We generally present each school with a $150 gift card to Barnes & Noble to buy

books for the school library.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: With all the schools involved this year, we will

have approximately 60 volunteer readers participating. This is a very popular program with our

membership so the signup schedule fills up quickly. Typically, a member gets only one chance

to read so about 60 of our members will take part in Rotary Reads.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: Kindergarten and elementary school children (mostly first and

second graders) in Manhattan Beach and other communities in the Los Angeles school district.

Results: School librarians and teachers love this program as it gives their students a chance to

interact with adults besides their parents and school staff. The kids love that they get to come

to the library as a group and hear a story and talk about it. Rotarians love it for the interaction

with the children. It’s a win-win all the way around!!

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Dictionary Distribution Objective: To provide dictionaries to second, third and fourth graders at inner city schools in

the Los Angeles school district.

Description: Since 2005, the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach has worked with the Steinmetz

Family Foundation and the Wonder of Reading Program to facilitate the distribution of age

appropriate picture dictionaries to second, third and fourth graders at inner city schools

throughout Los Angeles. These dictionaries are given to the students and in many cases is the

only book that they own. We also gave dictionaries to the South Bay Literacy Council to

promote literacy of adults within the South Bay.

Budget: The Steinmetz Family Foundation provides the funding for the purchase of these

dictionaries that are provided by the Molina Foundation. Other club members travel with

Rotarian Charlie Steinmetz to participate in the distribution of the dictionaries to the students.

This year we will distribute over 5,000 dictionaries across District 5280.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Manhattan Beach Rotarian Charlie Steinmetz

heads up this program and takes part in every distribution. Several other club members will

accompany him to help give out the dictionaries. This year we delivered to five schools.

Multiple grades are involved at each school.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: Second, third and fourth graders at inner city schools are the

recipients of the dictionaries.

Results: The kids LOVE getting their dictionaries. They are encouraged to write their names in

the books immediately. Charlie does a wonderful presentation after the dictionaries are

distributed. He makes a fun game of looking up words, getting the kids to verbally participate

and interact with us and their teachers too.

Distribution of these dictionaries helps both the kids and their teachers and parents.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: High School & Middle School Solo Music Competition Objective: To encourage young people to pursue the musical arts, and to recognize and reward

excellence among peers.

Description: For many years, The Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach has sponsored a music

performance competition at our local middle school and at Mira Costa High School. The

competition encompasses strings, woodwinds and band instruments. Cash awards go to first,

second and third place winners. Our club pays for some judging.

Budget: Approximately $3000 is budgeted for this project. Cash prizes range between $50

and $300.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Members are encouraged to attend the

competitions. We are treated to performances by the winners at one of our Monday morning

Rotary meetings.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: Manhattan Beach middle and high school students.

Results: This program encourages young musicians and gives them a chance to perform before

a real audience. It rewards them monetarily with no strings attached.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Teacher Awards Program Objective: To recognize excellence in teaching in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District.

Description: Our club annually honors an outstanding teacher in each of our MBUSC schools.

The school principal chooses the teacher. All of the principals and selected teachers attend

one of our meetings where each principal introduces their chosen teacher who receives a

certificate of appreciation and a cash award.

Budget: We are budgeted this year at $2000 for this program.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Principals at participating schools select their

school’s outstanding teacher and attend the Rotary meeting with them. Our members meet

and greet the teachers at this meeting.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: Our Manhattan Beach teachers get a chance for recognition

and a cash award.

Results: This is a wonderful way to give recognition to our community’s educators, and the

principals and honored teachers very much appreciate it.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Police and Fire Department Awards Objective: To honor an outstanding Police Officer and Firefighter.

Description: In April of each year, the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club gives a $500 award to an

outstanding Police Officer and Firefighter who are selected by their respective professional

associations. The Police Chief and the Fire Chief both summarize why the awardees were

selected, and the checks and certificates of appreciation are presented at a club meeting.

Budget: $1000

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Club members interact with and congratulate

the awardees.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: Members of our community who perform great public

service.

Results: Our Rotary club strengthens its ties to our community by honoring those who strive to

keep us safe.

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Club Name: Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Club Project Name: Mentoring Youth at Finance Park Objective: To mentor inner city students and teach them about financial literacy.

Description: In partnership with Junior Achievement, club volunteers go to Finance Park to

help students be an “adult for a day” and learn how to use and balance a checkbook, make a

budget and learn more about personal finance.

We are hoping to find some dates in the Spring for this project.

Budget: No budget necessary.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: In the past we’ve had 10 to 20 members

participate in this program.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: Inner city students.

Results: We help kids to achieve financial literacy.

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Club Project Name: Rotary High School Science Award, Rotary Middle School Science Award

Objective: To recognize and honor excellence in Science at the Middle School and High School

levels.

Description: This is a new award category for our club and we are still researching the

possibility of it. We are planning to choose a High School student and, hopefully, a Middle

School student as well who excel at their schools in the field of Science.

Budget: $500 to $1000, depending on amount and whether it’s one award or two.

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: It’s possible a few club members would be part

of the selection process. Members would have a chance to meet and interact with the award

recipient(s) at a presentation meeting.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: High School and Middle School students in our community.

Results: Would be to inspire and encourage students to excel in the field of Science.

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Club Project Name: South Bay Literacy Council Tutoring/Support

Objective: To financially aid the South Bay Literacy Council, and to encourage our members to provide

tutoring.

Description: We’ve been donating funds in the amount of $750 annually to the South Bay Literacy

Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching adults over 18 to speak, read and write English

effectively in order to better function in today’s complex society.

Budget: $750

Rotarians Involved and Member Participation: Club members are encouraged to tutor at the SB

Literacy Council facility.

Non-Rotarians or Group Served: Functionally illiterate adults seeking to learn to read, speak and write

English.

Results: This program helps individuals to integrate better into mainstream society.

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District Hall of Fame Award Nominee Form

Rotarian Nominee Jim Dyer (Posthumously)

Rotary Club of Santa Monica

Nominated by Thomas E. Jeffry, Jr., Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach

District Ian Jones Humanitarian Award Nominee Form

Rotarian Nominee Melody St. John Rotary Club of Hollywood


Melody has been a principal coordinator of a number of community service projects

throughout the years and has played a significant role in broadening peace and understanding

in her work with Youth Exchange.

The specific project I believe she deserves recognition is the South Park Recreation Center

rehab as part of the District Rotary Day of Service. However, she was also instrumental and a

key organizer of the Angel City Celebration and Giveaway this past December

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District Rotarian of the Year Nominee Form

Rotarian Nominee Richard Ham Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach


Richard embraces Rotary at all levels and has been a true champion of the International Avenue

of Service. Besides serving as our International Service Director the past two years, Richard has

attended District International Trips, coordinated numerous matching-grants with other clubs

and districts, and shared his knowledge and experience with other clubs in the District. As an

ambassador for Rotary, Richard has developed contacts and coordinated projects with other

International organizations, such as Liga, Case Hogar, Shriner’s Hospital, and Nomad Hope.

A Paul Harris Fellow, Richard donates countless hours, not only to International projects, but

also to community services as well.

When the District had to cancel the trip to Haiti this year, I asked Richard to consider putting

together a club-sponsored trip in Guatemala to visit two of our matching grant projects in that

country for water and literacy and to meet with our Rotarian partners. Richard immediately

embraced the idea and within six weeks made all the arrangements for a trip which will take

place February 1 – 11, 2013. Twenty-four signed up.

Richard serves Rotary at all levels with total commitment, integrity and heart.

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