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wESTCHESTER RoTARY CLUB PRESENTS Nine-Day

annual book sale!

Friday, May 26 to Saturday, June 3

More than 50,000 books will be on sale at the Rotary Club of Westchester’s 62nd Annual Book Sale starting Friday, May 26 through Saturday, June 3. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Westchester Village Ralphs at Howard Drollinger Way and Sepulveda Boulevard in the Westchester Business District (8824 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90045).

The books are generously donated each year by businesses and residents in Westchester and the surrounding communities. The club is continuing to seek book donations throughout the sale.

Books can be donated by emailing: westchesterrotarybooksale@gmail.com, by calling (310) 574-6594 for free pick-up or by dropping them off at one of the book donation barrels located at Airport Marina Counseling Service, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Westchester Family YMCA or the Westchester Senior Center.

If you have a significant number of books to donate, the club will make arrangements to have them picked up at your home.

Among the thousands of almost-new hardback and paperback books are dozens of categories as well as records, CDs, videos, puzzles and more. Books are presorted and placed in selected areas to ease the search in locating specific kinds of books.

Proceeds from the event provide support for a number of programs in the Westchester community, including the Annual Teacher Mini-Grant Program, which provides

funds to local teachers so that they can conduct enriching classroom activities for their students that they otherwise could not afford; and the club’s signature Rotary Makeover project, which has helped make over the homes of deserving families in our community as well as the Westchester Senior Center and Safe Place for Youth in Venice.

The Rotary Club of Westchester also provides financial assistance to the Scouts, the YMCA and other youth organizations, as well as scholarship programs at our local schools and many other community, senior citizen and youth activities.

The Club also supports the International Rotary polio eradication program, which hopes to eliminate polio from the earth; and the Polio Corrective Surgeries Program, which sends doctors and other volunteers to third world countries to perform much-needed surgery on victims of the disease and clean water programs in Thailand.

Book sale hours are Friday, May 26, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m; Saturday May 27 to Friday June 2, from 10 a.m. to u 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

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Rotary Club of Westchester

The Greatest Story Never Told

Judith C. Delavigne, Vice President/ President-Elect 2017-2018, Rotary Club of Westchester

“[Rotary’s] goal is to make the world a better place—cleaner, healthier, more self-sustaining, happier and more peaceful than it was when we came into it.”

name Rotary came from this early group, which rotated their meeting location. As club membership grew, Harris It is a pleasure to welcome you to conceived a greater purpose of the club Rotary. Articles in this Special Section — to be of service to the community. In on the Rotary Club of Westchester are 1907, the club initiated the first service designed to provide an understanding community project with construction about Rotary and how it came to be of public comfort stations in downtown known as the greatest service organiza- Chicago. Other clubs formed in the tion in the world.

U.S., Ireland, Canada, and England.

Do you know Rotary’s history? Do you In 1922, the name changed to Rotary know about Rotary’s global humanitarInternational (RI). The emblem of the ian work? For that matter, do you know wheel is the universal sign of Rotary. why Rotary is named Rotary?

The story of Rotary is also the story of What is Rotary? Rotary brings women in Rotary. Women were initially together a global network of volunexcluded from membership in Rotary. teer leaders dedicated to tackling the In 1976, the Rotary Club of Duarte world’s most pressing humanitarian admitted three women in an attempt to challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million recruit more members. In violation of members of more than 35,000 Rotary RI’s bylaws and constitution, the Club’s clubs in over 200 countries and geocharter was terminated. Undeterred, graphical areas. Their work improves the Duarte Club members created a lives at both the local and international new charter and named themselves levels, from helping families in need the Ex-Rotary of Duarte. Duarte sued in their own communities to working RI. On May 4, 1987, the U.S. Supreme toward a polio-free world. Rotary motiCourt ruled in a landmark decision that vates ordinary people to do extraordi“Rotary clubs may not exclude women nary things. because of gender.” That same year, Rotary begins with the story of Paul Dr. Sylvia Whitlock was elected the first Harris, a New Englander who came to female Rotary President in the world, Chicago to practice law in 1896. After and later became District Governor. establishing a successful law practice, Today, there are over 240,000 women Harris invited three men from differin Rotary worldwide. Dr. Whitlock’s ent professions to meet as a club to words resonate today: Rotary’s “goal exchange ideas and build friendship. is to make the world a better place— The date was February 23, 1905. The cleaner, healthier, more self-sustaining,

happier and more peaceful than it was when we came into it.”

The Rotary Club of Westchester.

At the height of the aerospace industry, Westchester Rotary was chartered in 1950. Rowena Ake was the first woman admitted to the Club in 1987; She later became its elected president.

Membership grew along with new community projects, emphasizing education and literacy.

In 2006, members completely renovated the home of a terminally ill professor, with a young family, battling cancer. This project was to become the Club’s signature “Home Extreme Makeover” project. This year’s 6th “Makeover Project” occurred at the Safe Place for (Homeless) Youth facility in Venice, with the help of community volunteers; and Young Professionals who are finding a place in Rotary as well. Rotary Young Professionals bring a desire to contribute significant acts of service that make a real difference in the lives of others.

As the incoming President of Westchester Rotary, it is my honor to be a part of an organization whose motto is “Service Above Self” and to pay tribute to the extraordinary men and women whose stories have yet to be told.

Judith C. Delavigne Vice President/ President-Elect 2017-2018 Rotary Club of Westchester

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Westchester Rotary Awards 8th Grade Arts Scholarships

The Rotary Club of Westchester held its annual 8th Grade Arts Competition, awarding 14 scholarships for a total of $3,450. Students were able to perform or present in the areas of fine art, dance and music. The first-place scholarship went to vocalist Kathy Syta, currently attending St. Anastasia Catholic School.

The second-place scholarship was awarded to dancer Sophia Matthews, currently attending Wright Middle School STEAM Magnet. Two third-place scholarships were awarded to artist Faith Elizabeth Alm-Clark, currently attending

John Adams Middle School, and vocalist Samantha Aragon,

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The scholarships were funded by the Westchester Rotary Foundation, with matching funds from the Jim Bunch Memorial Fund. The LAX Travelodge also donated funds.

The event was graciously hosted by LA Arts Collective Owner, Lisa Hamor, and coordinated by Rotarians Judy Delavigne, Heather Martillo, Herman Pass, Lek Pollard and Cozette Vergari, with assistance from judges Lance Lipscomb u and Michael Silva.

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Rotary District 5280 — Pageant of the Arts 2017

Rotary District Governor Greg O’Brien with Pageant of the Arts 2017 first-place dance winner Simran Chopra

Rotary’s Pageant of the Arts is an annual opportunity for high school students to showcase their talents in a competition against other students in the areas of speech, art, music and dance. Students receive recognition, monetary prizes, an opportunity to develop their talent and exposure to university faculty and accomplished artists in their respective fields.

Rotary Clubs in District 5280 use this opportunity to reach out to the community through public and private schools, churches, performing arts studios, student theatre groups, and student clubs.

This year Rotary Club of Westchester partnered with the Rotary Club of Playa Venice Sunrise to organize the competition in speech, dance, music, and art at the local level. The preliminary auditions were graciously hosted by the L.A. Arts Collective on Sepulveda Boulevard on February 11, 2017. Judges from various professional artistic or specialized backgrounds determined the students who would participate in the finals.

For Westchester Rotary, the students selected to participate in the District level finals were: Anna Mennoti – Los Angeles County High School for the Arts – Music Angela Wade – St. Bernard High School – Dance

Pageant of the Arts 2017 music contest winners Chan Lee, Calina Bobis, Rene Ulloa, Khoi Dinh, Ada Hu

Alicia Quille Strickland – Marymount High School – Art

Chan Lee – sponsored by the Koreatown Rotary Club – Music

Marc Guerro – Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets – Speech

Simran Chopra – sponsored by the Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Club – Dance

Rotary’s Pageant of the Arts competition took place on March 11, 2017 at Loyola Marymount University. The Westchester Rotary students competed admirably against tough competition.

The following students were the firstplace winners and received cash prizes of $1,000 each: Tammy Mendoza - sponsored by the El Segundo Rotary Club – Art

Skylar McVickers – sponsored by the Palos Verdes Sunset Rotary Club – Speech The 2017 Pageant of the Arts winners performed and/or displayed their art at the Rotary District 5280 Conference held at Lake Arrowhead on May 6, 2017. All conference attendees were in u for a very special treat!

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Westchester Rotary Makeover Project at Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.)

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Westchester Rotary has a great deal of impact in our community through our makeover projects. Every other year we take on the big task of remodeling a large space. The first four were done on behalf of families in Westchester.

Two years ago we made over the Westchester Senior Center. And this year we did our largest project yet at Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.) in Venice.

S.P.Y. provides services to homeless youth in West Los Angeles. Clients can come for a meal and shower, basic health screening, and job training and

placement. Our Club worked with Rotary Districts from India, Thailand, and Puerto Rico, as well as the Drollinger Family Foundation, the Hannon Foundation, and the Adam Levine Foundation to get a grant from The Rotary Foundation for $135,000. This grant, along with another $40,000 from the Westchester Rotary Foundation went towards a project where we upgraded S.P.Y.’s facility so that they can provide more services to more youth. The money has also gone towards hiring staff to provide more job training and placement services and connecting local businesses with S.P.Y. so that more of the youth can get off of the streets.

On our volunteer weekend, we had 150 people show up (in the rain!), to paint, garden, and clean. It was another example of the caring in our community and willingness to pull together to help others.

If you can mentor, train, or hire (even for an internship) a S.P.Y. youth, please go to https://goo.gl/forms/zFR4NYlW6HyJ7chc2 for more information.

Your purchases at the book sale help make these kinds of projects possible!

Please join us Memorial Day weekend and buy a few books to help our u community.

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Young Professionals Bring Energy and Innovation

Are you a young professional who has dreamed of doing hands-on service projects with business & community leaders? In 2014, the Westchester Rotary Club created a new type of Rotary membership for individuals between the ages of 21-40 who have a shared passion for the club’s service projects. Today, these individuals are known as the Westchester Rotary Club

Young Professionals- This special type of membership has reduced financial obligations and meets Wednesday evenings at CTRL Collective, a co-working space for startups. Meetings rotate between social events such as happy hours, hands-on service projects, guest speakers that help with our personal and professional development skills, and general meetings in which we plan for

our more signature/large scale projects.

The Young Professionals (YPs) are still considered full Rotarians — holding board positions and bringing energy and innovation to the Club. The YPs and general club members have a mutually beneficial relationship, which consists of mentorships that lead to lifelong u friendships.

Erin Jouliot and Dylan Jouliot assist with book sorting.

Rotarians Tori Hettinger, Darlene Fukuji, Warren Bobrow, Bryson Ishii, Michael Gutierrez; LMU Rotaractors Beverly Perez, Jason Tjandra, and unidentified volunteer.

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The gathered members and guests of the Rotary Club of Westchester: Back Row: John Ramey, Ann Hollister, George Smull, Alana Arnold, Michael Gutierrez, James King, Richard Moon, Ali Tajikiani (holding red cup), Blair Beck, Bob Smith, Rose Cote, Tom Ennis, Mason Shayan, Garrett Smith (behind Cindy), Cindy Williams, 3rd Row: Judy Delavigne, Nicole King, Tamar Saunders, Lauren Mabuni, Neiv Schwartz, Bryson Ishii, Christa Ramey, guest (crouched down), Donna Lee Oda (crouched down), 2nd Row: Doug MacLellan, Morning Walton (behind SP), SP Andrade, Nanci Edwards, Arlene Landau Rubin Lafferty, Tori Hettinger, Cozette Vergari, Kim Williamson, Warren Bobrow, Rowena Ake, Allison Knight, Darlene Fukuji Front Row: Edgar Saenz (seated), Nora MacLellan (seated)

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Vision to Learn

One in five children in public schools lacks the glasses they need to see the board, read a book, or participate in class. In low-income communities, 95% of kids who need glasses do not have them. Young students who need but don’t receive vision correction may be misdiagnosed as slow learners, or as having behavior problems. They may require more attention from the instructor. Some are disruptive in class.

Rotarian volunteer Cindy Williams assists Vision to Learn provide an elementary school student with an eye exam. (Photo by Lek Pollard)

Vision To Learn was founded to make sure every child in Los Angeles has the glasses he or she needs to succeed in school and in life. Vision To Learn’s mobile clinics solve the problem by bringing the eye care and glasses, free of charge, to children at schools in lowincome communities.

Outcomes are measurable. Kids who receive glasses from Vision To Learn demonstrate an average of 8% improvement in grades. Giving kids the ability to see well is a win-win for the learning environment. Everyone is positively impacted. Vision to Learn demonstrates the impact that access to healthcare can have on the lives of children.

The bad news . . . it is known that almost 70% of the kids who enter the Texas Juvenile Detention System need glasses, as do 70% in Riverside, California, and almost 80% in the State of Washington. In low-income communities, 89% of kids served live in poverty and 87% are kids of color Starting with Rotary Club of Westchester in 2013, Rotarian participation in the Vision to Learn project has expanded quickly and now includes 41 clubs within Rotary District 5280.

Rotarians have sponsored or assisted with the screenings at over 350 schools and organizations, screening over 100,000 children, resulting in 10,000 eye exams and 8,000 prescription glasses—all free. Rotarians have raised over $435,000 to date for Vision to Learn to bring free eye exams and glasses to kids who otherwise would not have access to health care.

Founded by Austin Beutner four years ago, Vision to Learn today operates in five states.

More than 500,000 kids have had their vision screened, over 77,000 have received eye exams and over 60,000 have received pre-

scription glasses . . . all free of charge. Vision To Learn now works with Medicaid Systems in various states to cover a portion of its costs, allowing Vision To Learn to dramatically increase the number of communities it can serve. It’s a public-private partnership that works — Philanthropy from foundations, corporations and individuals, bolstered by Medicaid reimbursement to make sure every kid receives help. Vision To Learn is working on plans to expand service to five additional states in the 2016-2017 school year and to all u 50 states within four years.

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Cozette Vergari Selected as 2017-2018 Rotary District Governor

Cozette Vergari

Westchester Rotary Club members have reason to be proud. One of its members, Cozette Vergari, has been selected as the Rotary International District 5280 Governor for 2017-2018.

A member of Rotary since 1995, Cozette has strong ties to the Westchester community and to Rotary International. She is the single officer of Rotary International in the geographic area of Rotary District 5280, comprised of approximately 63 Rotary clubs.

Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad. For more than 110 years, Rotary members have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, Rotarians are always working to better our world.

During her year, Cozette will use her vast experience in leadership within Rotary to further the Object of Rotary and to meet with all the clubs in her district, while organizing special conferences and events. Moreover, Cozette has worked to bring attention to the realities of the commercial sexual exploitation of children. She organized a forum on Human Trafficking in early March, reaching out to individuals and non-profits as participants. Two hundred people attended the forum on a cold Saturday morning. Her work has just begun. She is forming a

Rotary Task Force in partnership with Homeland Security to bring awareness and to find ways to assist children who are brutalized by those criminals who profit in the millions while enslaving and robbing these children of their innocence.

“It is truly an honor to have been selected to lead our District,” Vergari said. “I believe that, working together, we can successfully address some of the important social issues facing our communities and continue to do what Rotarians do best – live by the motto ‘Service Above Self.’”

Cozette grew up in Westchester and recalls, as a small child, the plowed fields of vegetables and fruit, which disappeared as young families moved to the area, and the community grew with the building of homes, schools, churches, businesses and Westchester Park. It is no wonder she is fascinated by history. Prior to earning her law degree, Cozette was the founder of Vergari Dance Center. A car accident prevented her from continuing her profession. Undeterred, she explored a new path and pursued a law degree.

Her motivation to attend law school was to work for the D.A.s’ office in the prosecution of criminals in the areas of sex abuse crimes and domestic violence. Ultimately, she volunteered and served victims of domestic violence in a pro bono capacity and through family court. Her law practice evolved into the areas of Family Law and Trust and Estates.

Cozette received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California, graduated 4th in her class from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law, was named Outstanding Graduate by the faculty, and completed her externship with a federal court magistrate. After graduation, while starting up her law practice, Cozette worked as an academic counselor and adjunct law professor at her alma mater.

In addition to her work in Rotary, Cozette has served in a leadership capacity in many civic organizations including the Board of Trustees of the Westchester Rotary Foundation, Neighborhood Council Westchester/ Playa, LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce, Airport Marina Counseling Service, and 1736 Family Crisis Center.

Cozette is a member of the State Bar of California and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Aside from litigation, she is trained in Mediation, Collaborative Family Law, and receives Court appointments as Minors Counsel. u

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Rotary Club of Westchester Announces 2017 Scholarship Winners

The Rotary Club of Westchester has announced its 2017 Scholarship Winners. A total of $5,500 in scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from the two local high schools in Westchester.

The Jim Hill Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $750.00, is being awarded to Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets student, Ryann Hirt, for her outstanding leadership in community service. Ryann is also being awarded the Jerry Madera Leadership Scholarship, for leadership experience, community service and academic goals.

Maria Elmagarisy, Senior at Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets will receive the Earl Smith Rotary 4-Way Test Essay Scholarship for $750.00. She will also receive the Judy Young Scholarship, as the first in

her family to attend college for $750.00.

Chaisson Jackson, from St. Bernard High School, will be receiving a $500 scholarship for the “Most Improved” academic performance. Yonathan Dereje, also attending St. Bernard High School, will receive the Earl Smith Rotary 4-Way Test Essay Scholarship in the amount of $750.00. St. Bernard High School senior, Jorje Angeles, will receive the Kristen Palomo Scholarship, in the amount of $500.00, awarded each year to a senor athlete who has maintained a strong academic performance, while also serving the community.

Two Interact Scholarships, in the amount of $500.00 each, will be awarded to St. Bernard High School student, Keaira Lomas Lee, and Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets student, Marc Guerrero. u

Child Sex Trafficking Forum presented by Rotary District 5280

Rotary District 5280’s recent symposium on sex trafficking focused on the realities faced by victims and the challenges of the adults who work with them.

Hosted by Loyola Marymount University in early March 2017, the event, attended by an audience of more than 200 Rotarians and guests, included agents from the FBI and Homeland Security, officers from the LAPD, and deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff, all part of a recent statewide sting in which 474 child traffickers were arrested.

“Throughout our entire District, children are being brutalized by monsters who profit by selling them over and over for sex,” says Rotarian and incoming District Governor Cozette Vergari. “The facts are hard: Pimps make anywhere from $150,000-$200,000 per year, per child. And what does the return? The child gets raped an average of 2,000 times annually. If a child resists, he or she is beaten and/or drugged into submission. The average age of a victim of child sex trafficking is 13. The average life expectancy of a child after sexual exploitation begins is seven years.”

“All you have to do is drive down some of the most popular areas and streets known for prostitution in Los Angeles in the evening or early morning— for example Figueroa, Sepulveda, Western— and you will see young girls and women wearing little clothing walking around trying to flag down cars,” says Tiffani Cortez, a lawyer with the Children’s Law Center of California. “Or look on Craigslist or Backpage.com under the ads section and see all the solicitation taking place.”

As one of the organizers of the symposium, Cozette emphasized that, “70% of the victims of commercial sexual exploitation of children come from foster care or are runaways; the other 30% come from intact families through seduction via the internet. According to the FBI, an estimated 100,000 underage American children have been sold into slavery, and they are in every state and major city across the country. They are lured through misrepresentation— promises to take care of them, promises to make them models or stars, or as simple as, ‘you are beautiful— I want to be your boyfriend.’”

Three speakers discussed rescue and recovery of child trafficking victims, including Baz Bazzel, a former CIA special operations group officer, now president of the Association for the Recovery of children (ARC). ARC is an elite group of six former military servicemen whose mission is to find kidnapped American children around the world and return them to their parents. ARC provides training for prevention, intervention, victim rescue, trauma recovery, and advocacy. During the past 24 years, Bazzel has rescued 60 children.

“The journey out of a life of exploitation, abuse, and violence is a difficult one, especially for those subjected to abuse since childhood,” says Cherise Charleswell, development and outreach director for Los Angeles-based Journey Out. Cozette emphasized, “This is just the beginning of a long journey of collaboration, where Rotarians, Rotary Clubs, and Rotary International can partner to make u a difference.”

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ROTARY and WESTSIDE PACIFIC VILLAGES

Changing a light bulb

Westchester Rotary Club has been supporting Westside Pacific Villages (WPV), also known as Westchester Playa Village.

The village model is a grassroots, volunteer-driven, non-profit, membership organization with the mission of assisting older residents in the community to age in place. Seniors maintain their independence in the comfort and security of their own homes, and remain actively connected to the neighborhoods they love.

Villages are not places to live, but a way to live. Supporting seniors in the neighborhood strengthens the community. Volunteers of all ages are recruited to help with very routine activities such as changing a light bulb, taking trash bins to and from the curb, performing handy work around the house, providing rides to medical appointments and other important activities such as water aerobics at the local gym, classes at senior centers, grocery shopping, weekly hair appointments, and bridge games just to name a few. Volunteers

can also become a friendly visitor and/or to include additional local clubs in the area, including El Segundo, Culver City, walking buddy to help reduce isolation and Manhattan Beach. u and loneliness for many seniors living alone. Villages also host social events, health and wellness programs, and other classes.

WPV is one of around 200 villages across the country, all sharing a common mission of helping to improve the quality of life for the members served.

In some cases, villages, WPV included, have improved health outcomes, and/ or literally saved the lives of the seniors it serves.

As baby boomers turn 65 at an ever increasing rate, people are living longer, healthier lives. But as people age, they will need a little assistance with very routine things that should not require them to hire expensive part-time help.

Rotary Club of Westchester and Rotary Playa Venice Sunrise have been strong supporters of WPV. Incoming District Governor Cozette Vergari and Westside Pacific Villages Executive Westside Pacific Villages executive Director Carol Kitabayashi look forward director Carol Kitabayashi to expanding Rotary’s support of villages

The Four-Way Test

Rob’s Run to End Polio, August 5–7, 2017

To support Rotary International’s goal of worldwide polio eradication, Rotarian Robert DeCou plans to run from Death Valley to Mount Whitney. At 6 A.M. on Saturday, August 5, “Rob’s Run to End Polio” begins at Death Valley National Park’s Badwater Basin, 279 feet below sea level. His run will continue through Furnace Creek, Panamint Springs, crossing U.S. Route 395 at Lone Pine, and concluding August 7 at Whitney Portal, the base of Mount Whitney, 8,360 feet above sea level. Rob will be running 135 miles (217 kilometers) with the goal of raising $250,000. Join Rotarians to cheer Rob at the finish line, via live stream of the race at four sports bars including Tony P’s Dockside Grill in Marina del Rey, Monday, August 7 at 6 P.M. Donations in support of Rob’s Run to End Polio will be double matched (2-to-1) by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

To make a donation in support of Rob’s Run to End Polio, please contact Cozette u Vergari, (310) 410-4014, or via e-mail at Cozette@laxlawyers.com.

Listen.

Understand.

Plan.and Implement.

Manage.

The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings: Of the things we think, say or do Is it the TRUTH? Listen. Understand. Plan. Implement. Manage.

Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Listen. Understand. Plan. Implement. Manage.

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