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Rotary Club of Westchester’s 63rd Annual Book Sale

A Carnival of Books Fr i d a y , M a y 2 5 t o T h u r s d a y , M a y 3 1

More than 50,000 books will be on sale at the Rotary Club of Westchester’s 63rd Annual Book Sale that begins Friday, May 25 and runs through Thursday, May 31, 2018. Book lovers of all ages are invited under the “Big Top” at the Ralphs parking lot on Sepulveda (between La Tijera and 89th Street) to find that perfect book!

This year’s Book Sale features over 50,000 books in almost every category, including art books, biographies, children and teens, cooking, gardening, history, mystery/ thrillers, politics, sports & hobbies, travel, self help and collectible, rare books.

In addition to selling books, this year’s Book Sale will feature Kids’ read-alongs on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 from 11 am-2 pm. Kids and parents alike are invited to take a seat and listen to their favorite stories read aloud!

The event, which began in 1955 by a group of Rotarians, is one of the club’s largest fundraisers of the year. All proceeds from the event support Rotary’s local programs, such as the club’s signature “Ex-

treme Home Makeover” project for needy families and organizations, Vision To Learn, the Westchester Senior Center, teacher grants, high school art contests (art, dance, music and speech), the YMCA Youth and Government program, Habitat For Humanity, Safe Place for Youth, 8th grade and high school scholarships, and so much more.

The Rotary Club of Westchester supports many international projects as well, such as an orphanage in Thailand, clean water projects in Africa, and housing for displaced families in Colombia. The club is proud to work with Rotary Clubs worldwide in the fight to eradicate polio (which will become the second disease ever u to be eradicated from the earth).

About the Rotary Club of Westchester:

Service is what Rotarians do.

We change the lives of others in need. Rotary gives our members the ability to make a difference and provides an exclusive benefit to our members to follow their passion in helping others. Rotary empowers

our membership to dream large in addressing needs in local and international communities. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world.

Through our friendships and

professional connections, we’re able to get things done! Join the Rotary Club of Westchester Wednesdays at 12:10 pm at the Crowne Plaza LAX Hotel. Visit our website to learn more: www.rotary-westchester.com u

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Welcome!

The great humanitarian Albert Schweitzer said, “Even if it’s a little thing, do something for those who have need of a man’s help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. For, remember, you don’t live in a world all your own.

Your brothers are here too.” Service is indeed a privilege in which we Rotarians are grateful to take part. Here at the Rotary Club of Westchester, service to others is our life blood.

You may have seen the Rotary wheel logo on a city sign post or had an old relative that used to be in a Rotary club. But what exactly is Rotary? Simply put — Rotary is service to others. Here at the Rotary Club of Westchester, service is what defines us. We change the lives of others in need. The Rotary Club of Westchester is not your grandfather’s Rotary club. We are a dynamic, passionate group of friends and colleagues who roll up our sleeves and get to work!

Locally, the Rotary Club of

Westchester has been making an impact since 1950. We support many groups in the neighborhood, including the YMCA Youth and Government program, SPY (Safe Place for Youth), the Senior Center, and our local schools and universities. Since 2006, our touchstone project has been the bi-annual “Extreme Home Makeover Project.” During a long weekend, our Rotarians partner with the community to completely renovate the property of a family or organization in need. Through our Makeover Project, we’ve made life a little easier for local families, the Westchester Senior Center, Safe Place For Youth, and in 2019, yet another recipient. The books you purchase at our annual Book Sale contribute to the funds we use for these life-changing projects.

Our club is also dedicated to making a difference abroad. Did you know that Rotary International is working to eradicate polio? When we complete this mission, polio will become the second disease ever eradicated from the earth. Our campaign, “End Polio Now”, is dedicated

to immunizing and wiping out this crippling disease. With our partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation and the World Health Organization, we are close to the eradication finish line. Our club is also focused on several international projects, including the sponsorship of an orphanage in Thailand, clean water projects in Africa, and most recently, a humanitarian trip to Colombia.

The Rotary club of Westchester is an inclusive, fun-loving group of community leaders dedicated to making a difference. We came to the club for service and we stay for the friendship. Learn more about our mission at www.rotary-westchester. com. We are truly honored to serve here in Westchester. On behalf of the Rotary Club of Westchester, thank you for your support, trust and partnership!

Tori Hettinger, President-Elect, Rotary Club of Westchester

“The Rotary club of Westchester is an inclusive, fun-loving group of community leaders dedicated to making a difference. We came to the club for service and we stay for the friendship. ”

In Rotary Service, Tori Hettinger President-Elect, Rotary Club of Westchester

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THE ROTARY CLUB OF WESTCHESTER AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ST. BERNARD HIGH SCHOOL AND WESM SENIORS The Rotary Club of Westchester recently and proudly awarded five scholarships to well-deserving St. Bernard High School Seniors. The Rotary scholarships were presented at the high school’s Senior Awards Banquet on May 19th. For outstanding leadership in community service, the Jim Hill Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $750, was awarded to

Chase Perry. Khaliq Black received the Kriston Palomo Scholarship in the amount of $500 for his community service activities, while participating in the St. Bernard High School Interscholastic Sports program and maintaining a weighted 4.26 GPA. The Earl Smith 4-Way Test Ethics Essay Scholarship was awarded to Jada Gray, in the amount of $750.

For most improved academic performance over four years, the Most Improved Scholarship was presented to Jada Gray, in the amount of $500.

Also awarded a $500 scholarship for her leadership in and commitment to community service was Tatyanna Howard.

WESM (Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnet) Scholarships

had not been presented at the time this article was written. The following scholarships will be awarded at WESM to graduating seniors: the Judy Young Scholarship, the Jerry Madera Scholarship, the Earl Smith 4-Way Test Ethics Essay Scholarship and the Interact Community Service u Scholarship.

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Rotary Club of Westchester and Vision To Learn Founded in March of 2012, Vision To Learn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the estimated 2 million students nationwide who lack the glasses they need to succeed in school and in life. Rotary Club of Westchester recognized that what Vision To Learn was doing fit right in with Rotary’s philosophy of ‘service above self’ and asked ‘how can we help?’ The Rotary Club of Westchester started partnering with Vision To Learn in the fall of 2013 and was quickly joined by the H.B. Drollinger Family Charitable Foundation and the Rotary Clubs of Playa Venice Sunrise, Manhattan Beach, Latinos Unidos, Hawthorne-LAX-Lennox, Colombo Americano and Wilmington to bring vision screenings, eye exams and glasses to children in the combined seven clubs’ geographic areas! Other Rotary Clubs saw the great partnership and started their own community service projects for their area . . . there are now 35 Rotary

Clubs doing projects in their areas. You will see Rotarians working with Vision To Learn in our local public, charter and parochial schools, organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs, and health fairs, etc.

To date, Rotarians, as part of their Community Service projects, have provided vision screenings for over 144,000 children and as a result over 14,750 children have been provided free eye exams and over 11,800 children have received free prescription eye glasses. All of this since the fall of 2013, and it all started with one Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of Westchester.

Rotary Clubs have helped not only by providing the all-important volunteers for vision screenings and glasses distributions but, with their community partners, provided some much needed funding to Vision To Learn.

The Need: The problem for so many families is one of access, as most children in low-income communities, for a host of reasons, do not get to an eye doctor. Students with uncorrected vision problems often avoid reading, suffer headaches, and have trouble focusing in class. These symptoms make affected children less likely to reach the important educational milestone of reading proficiency by the end of third grade, which makes them more likely to fall behind and drop out of school.

Vision To Learn, with the help of their community partners like Rotary, eliminates this educational hurdle by coordinating vision screenings for children and providing those in need with eye exams and glasses, free of charge. Vision To Learn operates mobile vision clinics that travel daily to school sites and community organizations. The model eliminates

cost and logistical barriers for parents, decreases the stigma of wearing glasses by having Rotarians help dispense glasses to schools full of students at the same time, and encourages ongoing use and care of glasses. By providing access to care for students who would not otherwise receive it, the program benefits kids and their families on multiple levels, including improving reading and math scores, classroom behavior, self-esteem and focus, and quality of life.

Over the past five years, Vision To Learn has expanded from a single mobile clinic to 6 clinics serving schools and organizations throughout the greater Los Angeles area. The organization has also expanded into a nation-spanning program helping kids in 12 states and more than 200 cities; it’s now the largest school-based program of its kind in the nation. More than 89% of kids served by Vision To Learn live in poverty, and 87% are kids of color. Since Vision To Learn started they have provided children with over 120,000 eye exams and 90,000 glasses, free of charge.

Evidence-Based Program Model Vision To Learn’s program impact has been documented and analyzed through evidence-based research. In 2013, University of California Los Angeles’ Mattel Children’s Hospital conducted a qualitative analysis of the Vision To Learn model to determine its effectiveness.

The results were overwhelmingly positive. Of those surveyed, 92% of teachers and 90% of parents felt their students would not have received glasses without the access provided by Vision To Learn.

UCLA discovered that providing glasses in a group setting reduced the stigma associated with getting glasses. Along with allowing kids to pick their own frames, the group dynamic helped to encourage them to wear their glasses at school and at home. UCLA then determined that providing glasses to children improved both their reading GPAs and their math GPAs - up to 8% for boy’s math grades. u

Badges and Boots: Honoring Our First Responders On Wednesday, March 14th President Judith Delavigne presided over the annual celebration and recognition of our community’s first responders. The luncheon held at the Los Angeles Airport Crowne Plaza began with the presentation of national and state flags by the Los Angeles Police Department Honor Guard followed by the National Anthem sung by the Los Angeles Police Department a cappella Singers.

After each head of the various law enforcement agencies introduced their honorees, Anna Kozma, Field Deputy for Los Angeles Councilman Michael Bonin, presented Certificates of Appreciation while President Judith Delavigne presented crystal trophies to the following individuals: Los Angeles International Airport

Police Department: Chief David Maggard introduced Officer Douglas Scarborough.

Los Angeles Police Department, Pacific Divison: Captain James Setzer introduced Officer Douglas Hartman.

Los Angeles Fire Department Station 80: Battalion Chief Scott Quinn introduced Engineer Mike Flores.

Los Angeles Unified School District Police Department: Lieutenant Frank Minutella introduced Officers Miguel Mendoza and Jeremiah Williams.

This annual luncheon is a small gesture recognizing and celebrating all brave men and women who daily risk their lives to protect every individual in every community across our great u country.

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Pageant of the Arts

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 display their talent and exposure to accomplished artists in their respective fields and university faculty from Loyola Marymount University and Otis College of Art and Design.

Each of the 60+ Rotary Clubs in District 5280 use this opportunity to reach out to the community though public/ private/charter schools, churches, performing arts studios, youth organizations, student clubs, and word of mouth.

Our local competition is co-sponsored by the Westchester and Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Clubs and graciously hosted at the LA Arts Collective.

For Westchester Rotary, the students who were recipients of $125 cash prize and were selected to participate in the district level are as follows: Art: Alex Lopez from Santa Monica High School, Grade 10 Dance: Sophia Matthews from Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnet Schools, Grade 9 Speech: Deven Matthews from Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnet Schools, Grade 12 Music: Kathy Syta from Notre Dame Academy, Grade 9 The winners then advanced to the district level at Loyola Marymount University on Saturday, March 10, 2018, for a chance to win more cash prizes of $1,000 (first place), $500 u (second place) and $250 (third place).

Violinist Kiev Morales

First place winner Noelle Schultz

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Rotary District 5280 Annual Humanitarian trip

The mission of the Rotary District 5280 Annual Humanitarian trip is to provide hands-on support and fund service projects to benefit people in need. This year 120 Rotarians and guests traveled together for the 2018 Rotary District 5280 International Humanitarian trip to Bucaramanga, Colombia and Bogota, Colombia.

Through donations and matching grants by Rotary International and partnering with Rotary Districts in Colombia, Rotarians: Supported sustainability by proudly planting more than 700 trees, facilitated 300 young students getting back and forth to school by providing 300 new bicycles, gave 400 new pack backs loaded with school supplies to children in need, sponsored the design and build of a school water filtration system for potable water, funded Operation Smiles clef palate surgeries over the next two years, funded building a house for a displaced family as well as support for a school after care program, and stocked a room with dental supplies including

a dental chair and air conditioning so that people in need could have access to dental care.

Working side by side with Rotarians from Los Angeles and around the world, the District Humanitarian trip facilitates building lifelong friends, fellowship opportunities and life long inspiration and memorable experiences. The 2019 District trip is to u Lima, Peru.

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The Westchester Rotary Foundation Annual Fundraiser The Westchester Rotary Foundation Annual Fundraiser was held at the Annenberg Community Beach House on March 17, 2018. With a theme of “An Evening in Casablanca…Here’s Looking at you Rotary!” the goal this year was to raise monies for the nonprofit Westchester Rotary Foundation.

The dinner event recognized the “Citizens of the Year”, Kathleen Hannon Aikenhead and the William H. Hannon Foundation, for their support of thousands of young people – from preschool to college – through scholarships and tuition assistance, mental health organizations, churches and other charities in Westchester and throughout Los Angeles.

Nearly 120 guests dined on fine food prepared by The Feast and were entertained by Rick’s Café Jazz Quartet, featuring some of LA’s most renowned jazz musicians, including Dan Barrett on trombone, Chris Dawson on piano, Mike Earls on bass and Brian Newbury on drums. The masterful emcee was Fritz Coleman, comically educating the well-dressed crowd on the calamities

of aging: “it isn’t pretty, but it sure is funny!”

District Governor Cozette Vergari started off the evening program reminding Rotarians of the purpose of Rotary and its many benefits to the community.

Alison Hurst, Executive Director of Safe Place for Youth, spoke passionately of Westchester Rotary’s role in providing a safe haven for youth and Rotarian Nora MacLellan spoke of her role and the impact of Westchester Rotary’s participation in the Vision to Learn program.

2017-18 President Judy Delavigne delightfully entertained the crowd with personal insights into Kathleen Hannon Aikenhead’s life, followed by a heartfelt commemoration of the Hannon Foundation’s contributions to the community.

The funds raised support the Club’s annual community and international service projects that include: End Polio Now, Vision to Learn, Clean Water Projects, Safe Place for Youth (SPY), Scholarships, Teacher Grants, Shopping Sprees for Disadvantaged Children, 1736 Family Crisis Center, and Internau tional Service.

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“Back-To-School Shopping Spree”

At the beginning of the school year our Club contacted 2 schools asking for the names of their 10 neediest children.

The children were selected by the school counselor and/or parent coordinator who knew the children and their family situations. Each family provided the sizes for pants, shirts, shorts, jackets, sweaters, and even shoes. Approximately, $100 was spent on each child.

On a Saturday in September the children met their “Personal Rotarian Shopper” at their local Target Store. Parents had an opportunity to meet and have

Friend of a Rotarian, SP Andrade, Herman Pass, student from Delores Huerta Elementary School, Lek Pollard

coffee with their school principal and/or counselor while their child shopped with one of our Club members. The shopping lists allowed us to purchase the accurate-sized clothing and shoes. This shopping experience gave the child an opportunity to interact and learn about being a smart consumer of goods with our Rotarian. One child was thrilled to be asked what color pants he wanted, “I’ve never shopped for new pants before! This is my first time!”

Here are some stories about this year’s students and their families as provided by the school counselor.

There was a mother of two who was a victim of domestic violence and a nonresident who was struggling to make ends meet for her four children. As you can imagine, Fanny and Melvin were overjoyed to be on this shopping spree.

Then there was Diego, an only child, who was receiving specialized instruction for his academic challenges. He was always bright, uplifting and grateful for any kindness that came his way.

The only kindergartener in this group of shoppers was Delilah who was on the verge of being homeless.

The Paz Family were new to the school and community. Although they were homeless the mother had a positive

spirit and had faith things would work out for her family. Her children were thrilled to be part of this shopping spree.

Andrew was the little guy whose mother was battling breast cancer when we went shopping. Her joy at seeing her son receive new school clothes was deeply appreciated. We are very sad to report she has since passed away.

The Barrera Family, new to the school and community, had to flee a domestic violence situation in Colorado with only the clothes on their backs. This shopping spree restored their faith in the kindness of others.

Mario was the “big guy” who looked like he was in middle school but was actually a second grader. Although he was a large boy, his demeanor and attitude was that of a gentle and kind soul.

His father was brought to tears when he saw the generosity of our Rotary Club.

Mario’s dad has been working on and off in construction. He did not know how he was going to purchase clothes for his growing son. The Rotary Club appeared at the right moment for Mario and his father.

Finally, there is Daniela who lost her beloved father approximately one year ago. The kind and thoughtful act of shopping for school clothes brightened

Friend of a Rotarian, SP Andrade, Herman Pass, student from Delores Huerta Elementary School, Lek Pollard

up her day even if her dad was not around to witness such generosity!

As Rotarians we did not know the children’s stories when we shopped with them. We just saw the children smiling and excitedly jumping up and down. The hugs we received from the children were heartfelt and sincere. The parents, on the other hand, expressed their gratitude with tear-filled eyes and words such as, “May God continue to bless you. Thank you for being so generous and kind to our children!”

It’s another “Rotary Moment” that we shared with children, families, schools, and their communities! u

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Rotary Club holiday party Back row (left to right): Jessica Delavigne, John Delavigne, Liam Delavigne, Donatas Empakaris, Viktorija Joga, Brad Moon, Parker Moon, Jeff Marshak, Stefanie Fujinami, Mario Cueto, Travis DeLong, unknown man, unknown man 2, John Ramey, Hampton Cantrell, Bob Smith, Heather Martillo, John Martillo, Tom Johnstone, Rod Tyler, Second row: Steve Barry & wife, Chanty Moon, Douglas MacLellan, Elbert Khautokoun, Val Velasco, Erin Cueto, Allison Knight, Rachel Sunday, Ted Grose, Nora MacLellan, Bryson Ishii, Nicole King, unknown woman, Cecilia Acero, Ed Rodriguez, unknown man, Christine Hong, Olivia Ryans, Robert Ryans, Jo Tyler, Third row: Unknown woman, Richard Moon, Warren Bobrow, Frank Velasco, Alan Oda, Donna Lee Oda, Darlene Fukuji, Cindy Williams, Renate Hild, Judy Delavigne, Christa Ramey, Tori Hettinger, Carla Grose, Kim Williamson, Nanci Edwards, Rich Musella, Barbara Musella, Front row (sitting): Kathy Saenz, Lek Pollard, Edgar Saenz

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Westport Heights Elementary School

The Westchester Rotary Club joined Westport Heights Elementary School for their 5th annual Community and Beautification Day on Saturday, May 5, 2018. There were projects for all ages and abilities including painting murals, painting doors and columns, gardening projects, and general cleaning of the campus. David Russell of Otis College of Art and Design, along with Westchester Rotarians facilitated two mural projects. The “We are Westport” interactive permanent mural project located in the front entryway of the school was painted and designed by their students, parents and faculty/staff. The mural not only represents the mission and values of the school’s culture but also the individual identity of the students.

The other mural project was a movable mural on six different panels for primary students — allowing younger students to really experience creativity, while still learning the values of the school which include trustworthiness, caring, responsibilu ity, respect, citizenship and fairness.

Erica DeBear, Tori Hettinger, Lek Pollard, Judy Delavigne, Darlene Fukuji, Heather Martillo, Stephanie Daley, Cindy Williams

David Russell (with Otis College of Art and Design’s Creative Action Program), Justin Ramirez, Westport Heights Elementary Principal Mrs. Jacqueline Hughes, Lek Pollard, Darlene Fukuji, Stefanie Fujinami, Rachel Butler-Green

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Rotary Club of Westchester — Young Professionals

This isn’t your grandfather’s Rotary Club anymore! The Rotary Club of Westchester Young Professionals are a young, passionate and diverse part of our club. Most of our young professionals are in their 20s and 30s, and in addition to building their careers, they are also getting their hands dirty and improving the neighborhood. Our young professional Rotarians have spearhead-

ed several projects, including “Paws For A Cause” — an evening dedicated to dog rescue organizations and educating the public on animal adoption; the recent Westport Heights Elementary School beautification day, in which our young professionals worked with Otis College of Art and Design’s Creative Action Program to paint a mural; and organizing holiday parties for the children

at a domestic abuse shelter.

Our young professionals are movers and shakers in the community and in their careers. Their jobs span the spectrum — entrepreneurship, real estate, aerospace, education, pharmacy, and so much more. Not only do they bring their diverse backgrounds to the community service they do, but they also build community within our club. From potlucks to

whiskey tastings to pick-up basketball games, our young professionals make this service club fun!

Join our Rotary Club of Westchester Young Professionals Wednesday nights at 7:00pm (various locations).

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