ISSUE NO. 14 October 25, 2002 OUR 81st YEAR
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Coming Our Way
Gordon Lloyd, Professor of Public Policy Pepperdine School of Public Policy – our speaker for November 1, 2002
Gordon Lloyd did graduate work at the University of Chicago where he studies with two Nobel laureates in economics, Milton Friedman and George Stigler, as well as noted political theorist Leo Strauss. He also holds a Ph.D. in government for Claremont Graduate School. His career has been focused on bringing together the disciplines of politics and economics in order to illuminate public policy.
He is co-author of three books on the American founding and author of two forthcoming publications on political economy. He also has numerous articles and book reviews to his credit. His areas of research span the California constitution, common law, the New Deal, slavery and the Supreme Court, and the relationship between politics and economics.
In addition to a distinguished professional career, he has achieved fame as a gifted teacher of summer seminars for high school teachers under the aegis of Liberty Funds as well as the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. He has received many teaching, research, and leadership awards including admission to Phi Beta Kappa and an appointment as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar for the Oklahoma Scholarship Leadership Program.
Governor Mendoza’s Seeds of Love
Our District Governors day met all our expectations. Prior to our noon meeting, Governor Rick and Pat Cashin (Assistant Governor) met with President Bill Crookston, V.P. of committees – Tom Loo, Secretary – Monica White, Treasurer – Bob Klein and President-Elect – Dee Menzies. Vice President Dave Rimer and Director Susan Dawson were absent. Also attending were directors Jim Menzies, Michael O’Hara, John Kemp, Bill Randle and Stan Fox. After appropriate kind remarks and words of welcome from President Bill and Tom Loo, the governor listened attentively to reports given by several committee chairpersons. These very comprehensive reports detailed goals and achievements of our several outstanding committees. Rota-Monica space does not allow me to do justice of detail reporting. It shall suffice to say that our Santa Monica Club representatives were all very professional and “Did Us Proud”.
Governor Rick was very kind and received our reports with grace. He was very impressed with our club and was especially moved by our community service activities. He commented on our “John Adams Middle School Youth Center Construction Project” our “Immunization Clinic” and “Public Servant Recognition Day”, and our “Organ Donor Awareness Program”, and suggested that we inform our potential new members with detailed information of these community service activities. Rick also told us that he feels that our Club is big enough and should consider the District’s Youth Act project to help our Middle School Children.
To paraphrase the Governor, “Our Santa Monica Rotary Club is what Rotary International is all about in every respect”, and to thee (Our Members) we ascribe all the honor and glory. Congratulations Santa Monica Rotarians and thank you Governor Rick Mendoza for your inspirational leadership.
Visitors
Rotarians
Rick Mendoza District Governor
Pat Cashin Assistant Governor
Paul Netzel LA 5
Dick Winchester Pacific Palisades
Non-Rotarians Guests of:
Helen Mendoza District First Lady
Kathleen Elder Bill Crookston’s First Lady
John Llauro Dave Pissara, Rotarian
Joe Deering Harmon Seiff, Rotarian
Tricia Nguyen Blair Brandenburg, Rotarian
New-Rotarian *Mr. Greg Holt was introduced by Rotarian, Robert Sullivan.
*Greg is the son of our late Rotarian, Nick Holt. Nick was a great friend and Rotarian who was called to greater service at a very premature age. This young man was the Vice President at the Santa Monica Bank and an extraordinary community leader and remains to this day, sorrowfully missed by many of us.
DID YOU KNOW THAT?
Twenty percent of our club members are women.
Twenty percent of our club members are classified minority.
Fifteen percent of our club members are foreign born.
The above is a recipe for an excellent and successful Rotary Club.
Our Club has immunized 6,500 plus or minus children since 1990.
Our Club has processed 17 persons (in various stages) for new membership during the first quarter.
Our Club members have contributed more than $7,000 to Rotary International during the first quarter. (Paul Harris Fellowships, etc.)
Paul Gaulke’s fax number has changed to: 310 820-8565. Thank you for correcting the Membership list and his roster page.
THE AGENDA
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November 1, 2002 – Gordon Lloyd, Professor of Public Policy Pepperdine University |
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November 8, 2002 – Don Rich, Ph.D., former secretary of the Air Force, Veterans Day Program. |
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November 15, 2002 – Craft Talks – John Deasy and Steven Alexis |
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November 22, 2002 – Jay Cooper – Entertainment Attorney of the year. |
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November 29, 2002 – DARK – Thanksgiving Day Holiday |
“ACTION"
Hands That Serve and Reach
Speak Louder
Thank Lips That Move and Preach.
By Paul Netzel - PDG