Rotary Club of Santa Monica!

Past Events - The Year in Review

July - October 2005

Oct 28, 2005 - Lee Ault

Lee Ault has been Chairman of the Board since 1999 of In-Q-Tel, Inc., an independent technology venture company funded principally by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to bring new technology solutions to the CIA and the intelligence community.

Mr. Ault is also a Director or Trustee of Office Depot, American Funds Insurance Series (a family of 13 mutual funds managed by The Capital Group), and Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation. He is a Trustee of St. John’s Health Center, a member of the Board of Overseers of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Board of Advisors of Outward Bound West.

Mr. Ault was Chief Executive Officer of Telecredit, Inc., a publicly traded company which was a leader in the payment services industry, for 23 years from November 1968 until January 1992. He also served as President of Telecredit from 1968 until 1983 and as Chairman of the Board from 1983 until 1992. In January 1990 Telecredit was acquired by Equifax, Inc.

Mr. Ault graduated with a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1958 and subsequently served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an officer and pilot , spending the last two years in an F8U Crusader squadron. He is married to Rachel Ault. They have six children and twelve grandchildren.

Saturday, October 29, 2005: New Members Party 5:30pm @ Tom Loo’s House

This event for you, your spouse (or guest) will begin with a cocktail hour at 5:30 PM at my home in Malibu followed by a barbeque dinner. A fabulous meal will be prepared by the Club's Officers and Directors and the New Member Committee.

Dinner will be outdoors so please bring a sweater or a jacket. Casual attire is recommended as this is a very casual

Tuesday, October 18, 2005 District Breakfast @ The Crown Plaza Hotel 7:00am Speaker: Steve Soboroff Please RSVP rotaryclubofsantamonica@verizon.net

Wednesday, October 19, 2005 Board Meeting @Rand 5:00pm

Please let Rosemary know if you cannot attend RoseMow@aol.com

Friday, October 21, 2005: Mr. Bret Fisher is the Producer and Managing Director for the Santa Monica Civic Light Opera (SMCLO). The SMCLO serves as the professional presenting and educational partner to Santa Monica High School’s Theatre Arts Program. Recently the SMCLO has produced such classics to sold out audiences such as Caberet, My Fair Lady, and Guys and Dolls. You don't want to miss this encore presentation! Last year our future stars performed to a sold out Rotary audience. Mr. Fisher informs us that this year's presentation will be one you won't forget.

Jillian Alexander and her GSE Team speaks Friday 9/30/05

Come listen to Jillian, our fearless team leader, and her Group Study Exchange crew talk about highlights of their trip to the former East Germany. They also will talk about the amazing vision that our District has for the future of the Group Study Exchange (GSE) Program.

Oct 7, 2005 - Craft Talks - Holly Gustlin

Oct 14, 2005 - Shaun Tomson

September 23, 2005 - Dr. Lynn E. Davis asks the question: HAVE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN STRETCHED THE U.S. ARMY TOO THIN?

Frequent troop deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan have stretched the U.S. Army so thin that many active-duty combat units are spending more than one of every two years on foreign battlefields, leaving few brigades ready to respond to crises elsewhere. If the heavy demands continue for overseas rotations, serious problems in active unit readiness could arise. When soldiers have little time at home they have less time to develop new war-fighting capability or to stand ready for military contingencies that may require rapid response. In addition, extended deployments reduce the quality of life for soldiers and their families, threatening Army recruiting and retention.
Dr. Davis, a senior political analyst at RAND, served as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs from 1993-1997. Be at lunch to hear Dr. Davis ponder the question whether our troops are stretched too thin.

Sep 16, 2005 Michael M. Minchin, Jr.

"What are the chances of you getting Alzheimer's"

Michael M. Minchin, Jr. is President of the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation, Los Angeles.

Mike’s dedication to his community is vast and varied. He is on the board of Dakim, Inc., Saint John’s Health Center Foundation, Shakey’s USA and Pacifica Christian High School, and serves as an independent consultant to several publicly held companies.

Sep 9, 2005 - Dr. Yash Gupta Dean - USC Marshall School of Business

Yash Gupta was appointed dean of the USC Marshall School of Business in July 2004 and holds the Robert R. Dockson, Dean’s Chair in Business Administration.

Dr. Gupta is an expert in operations strategy, quality management, production, scheduling and information systems strategy. His topic is titled “The Role of Business Schools in Educating New Leaders”. Please join us Friday to get the inside story from one of America's top business educators.

Sep 2, 2005 - DARK

Aug 26, 2005 Craft Talks

Mitchell Kraus	Russ Warner

Aug 19, 2005 District Governor's Visit

DO NOT MISS FRIDAY’S MEETING. Our District Governor, Ingo Werk is visiting.

Not only do we want to shine but also want INGO to know just how wonderful you all are. Do not miss the chance to meet our DG. I know you will enjoy him and his sense of humor. It is requested that all board members and committee chairs attend at meeting at 10:15 a.m. in the George Thomas room at the Riviera Country Club. Ingo will want to hear about our club projects. Remember now … we need to see all of you on Friday … and, yawning fines will be tripled at this meeting. Remember to wear your SERVICE ABOUT SELF pins … or the recognition could be costly. If you misplaced yours, see June … she will be glad to sell you one. .....RoseMary

Rotary District 5280 Literacy District Breakfast Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:00 to 9:30 AM

Lawry’s Restaurant
100 N. North LA Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA

Celebrate literacy with your fellow Rotarians in District 5280 and enjoy a delightful breakfast
graciously hosted by Lawry’s restaurant. Guest Speakers, literacy program ideas, reading lists and reading tips will be provided.

Literacy Chairs, Vocational Directors, Club Presidents RSVP by August 12 to Susan Dawson
at shdawson.dci@ verizon.net. Or call at 310-827-4388.

Aug 12, 2005 Margot Andrew - Margot is the Executive Director and founder of Camp Laurel Foundation, a Non Profit Organization committed to improving the lives of children living with HIV and AIDS. She believes that every child has the right to experience the wonder of childhood. Be at lunch Friday and hear about her Organization's amazing work. I guarantee that you will be moved by her compelling presentation!

Margot’s extraordinary work has been featured on Oprah, and honored with the 2003 Treasurer of Los Angeles Award, the 1998 Spirit of Hope Award and the 1997 City of Hope Award. She has been written about in Paul and Sarah Edwards best selling book “The Practical Dreamer’s Handbook” Kiplinger’s Magazine and Los Angeles Magazine named her one of the 100 “coolest people” in the city for her trailblazing spirit and pioneering work.

August 5th 2005 - Don Burgess award winning cinematographer will be giving us the inside scoop on the "Tour de France 2005: the Lance Armstrong Story". You will not want to miss this amazing story of courage, willpower and sheer determination!

Don Burgess, ASC (Director of Photography) is an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer for his work on the acclaimed hit “Forrest Gump” for which he also received an Outstanding Achievement nomination from the American Society of Cinematographers and a BAFTA nomination.

He also received a Cable ACE Award for Best Cinematography on the Robert Zemeckis-directed television movie “Tales from the Crypt, “Yellow”

Feature Film credits for Burgess include the blockbuster hits “Spider-Man” and “Terminator 3”, “Cast Away” with Tom Hanks, the thriller “What Lies Beneath” with Michelle Phiffer and Harrison Ford “Contact” with Jody Foster, The Billy Crystal romantic comedy “Forget Paris” .

Burgess most recently completed “13 going on 30”, “Christmas with the Kranks” for Revolution Studios where he will direct his first feature film from the John Grisham novel “Bleachers”.

Don just finished shooting the film“Antarctica” for Frank Marshall.

Friday, July 29, 2005: Craft Talks Holly Gustlin, Andrew Parker, and Rosemary Regalbuto

Tuesday, July 26, 2005: District Breakfast @ The Crown Plaza Hotel 7:00am

The Crown Plaza Hotel 5985 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 7:00am-9:00am

Speaker: Johnny Grant - Honorary Mayor of Hollywood. Please RSVP rotaryclubofsantamonica@verizon.net

Saturday - Sunday, July 23-24, 2005: Relay for Life @ Santa Monica College

Our team is beginning to shape up, but we still need more people. We've collected over $2000.00 so far with donations coming in online and by snail mail. Our goal is $10,000.00! I am attaching the waiver which must be signed and either returned to me on Friday, or faxed to me by Monday (310 943-6860) in order for all of you to avoid long lines for registration. As long as I have the completed information, I'll be able to turn it in on Tuesday at the Team Captain's Bank Night. Some of you have sent me the waiver form already. I will receive all t-shirts, id tags, and registration info so that all we have to do is enter the field and set up and start. If you are fundraising, please make sure to turn your checks in to me before the day of Relay.

I also need the times that these team members are willing to participate. Here's the roster so far!

Captain Tish and Skip Tisherman, Rosemary Regalbuto, Paul and Marilyn Leoni, Gillian Alexander, Nat Trives, June Doy, Dee Menzies, Judy Neveau, Karen Baker, Eric Jorgensborg and Kathy Crookston.

Come on Rotarians - join in on the fun! There will be all sorts of "carnival" events going on throughout the day and night. There will be a camp for kids, music, dance lessons, auctions, crafts for sale and movies overnight! Bring your families and friends and kids! Are you recruiting new members for the club? What a great opportunity to see us in action! Help us to be "of service" to our friends, families and fellow Rotarians fighting cancer and to honor those who have lost the battle!

Follow this link to sign up! http://www.acsevents.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=99915

Friday, July 22, 2005: William J. Chadwick, President Chadwick & Saylor - "Bring Professional Football Back to LA"

Managing Director, Chadwick, Saylor & Co., Inc. and Chairman, CS Securities, Inc. Formerly, President, PSI Institutional Realty Advisors (1985-1990), a subsidiary of Public Storage Inc. Former Chairman and President, Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) and Member of the Executive Committee (1984-1990).

Mr. Chadwick was previously a Partner at the law firm of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker where he was a member of the Management Committee and Chairman of the Tax Department (1973, 1977-1985). He has served as Administrator for Pension and Welfare Benefits (ERISA), U.S. Department of Labor (1976-1977) and Attorney Advisor for Tax Policy, U.S. Department of Treasury (1974-1975) and received Special Achievement Awards at both departments.

California Governor Gray Davis appointed Mr. Chadwick to serve a second four-year term (2003-2007) as a member of the Exposition Park and California Science Center Board of Directors. The CSC Board elected him three times to serve as its Chairman (2002-2004). He is also a member of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission. He is currently the President of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission.

Mr. Chadwick graduated from St. Lawrence University with a Bachelor's Degree and received a Juris Doctorate Degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law.

Mr. Chadwick is married and he and his wife, Cheryl, have three daughters. Mrs. Chadwick is the Chairman of the Getty House Foundation, with responsibility for the administration and management of the Getty House, the official residence of the Mayor of Los Angeles.

Friday, July 15th, 2005: Dr. John Robertson - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

Friday, July 8th, 2005: This is new President Paul Leoni's inaugural meeting. Be sure to be there at lunch. Paul informs us that this meeting will be a no nonsense start to his term.

Friday, June 24, 2005: Dethroning @ Riviera Country Club 6:30PM Cocktails 7:30PM Dinner. Be there to say goodbye to President Lionel and hello to new President Paul Leoni .

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