PROFESSOR DAN CALDWELL: “Between Iraq and a Hard Place: Bush and Kerry on Foreign Policy”

Dan Caldwell is currently a distinguished Professor of Political Science at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Prof. Caldwell earned his AB, MA and PhD degrees at Stanford University and a master’s degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He has held visiting faculty appointments at the University of Southern California, UCLA, and Brown University.

He served on the Clinton-Gore Transition Team in 1992 and the Arms control Task force in the Gore-Lieberman Political Science Association, the Council on Foreign Relations. Since 1978, he has lived with his wife and three children in Pacific Palisades. We look forward to his timely presentation at lunch Friday.

ABSENT WITH LEAVE

During my absence on October 15, 2004, I thank our friend, VP Hank Walther, fellow officers and board members for attending to our affairs at the Rotary Board and Club meetings held October 12th and October 15th respectively. It was comforting to have our club in strong hands. Thank you all

SANTA MONICA SET’S NEW RECORD

"Twenty-one Shakers and Movers"

The featured speaker for District Governor Pat Cashin was Pat Boone. One good “ Pat” desires another. A new record was set for the Rotary Club of Santa Monica. Nineteen Rotarians plus two guests supported President Lionel Ruhman at the District Breakfast. Do you want a great District Breakfast Turnout? Then either send your President on leave or have him sleep in.

Attending without President Lionel was Kay Lehne, Shirley Dowling, Lani Duke (Reading by 9 Director for the LA Times), Jim Dyer, Marvin Levin, Brian West, PP John Lehne, Director Clyde Smith and President-Elect Paul Leoni. Also attending was Assistant Governor Bill Crookston, Executive Secretary June Doy, Hiroko Ikeda, Mitchell Kraus, Treasurer Barry Bouley and Marian Shima (Director for the LA Times). Lastly, other club notables present were Pat Bofird, PP Hal Quigley, Sally Pai, Kris Andresesen, Mike O’Hara and Mike Cates.

Information contributed by Larry Maher- Web Master

YEAR WELL DONE

Club President Dee Menzies, 2003-2004

QUOTE:

It is my pleasure to congratulate your club for being one of the top three contributors to the Annual Programs Fund from your district in 2003-2004. The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation recognize your club’s efforts and join me in thanking you for your generosity and dedication to the Foundation and its programs.

The Annual Programs Fund is the cornerstone of The Rotary Foundation’s giving efforts. The money raised by your club allows the Foundation to support the numerous humanitarian and educational programs, as well as an infinite number of other endeavors of international goodwill, that emerge each year through the work of The Rotary Foundation. Please accept this letter and the banner as an expression of our thanks to “all the members of your club.” This banner will serve as a reminder of what your club has accomplished.

On behalf of the Trustee, staff and the many programs recipients who you may never have the opportunity to meet, please accept our thanks for your support of The Rotary Foundation and its programs.

Sincerely,

Carlo Ravizza, Chairman- The Rotary Foundation Trustees, RI

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE

Congratulation! We are more than a quarter through our year. It has been a busy time, I am sure, preparing for the governor’s visit, planning for your weekly meetings, attending board meetings, and taking part in your clubs special events.

In addition to all that’s been going on in your own club, many of you have also attended the District breakfast (at 7:00 in the morning), made the drive to Santa Monica during rush hour traffic to attend the first President’s dinner (which was a terrific evening), and come out on a Saturday afternoon with your family for Rotary fellowship at our picnic in the park.

You have attended the seminars on Membership and the Rotary Foundation and the Walk & Roll project for the benefit of Aids. You have supported the Japanese Youth Exchange and the Ambassadorial Scholars.

I am writing to personally thank you for all you help and support during the first quarter of our Centennial year and for your commitment to and support of the upcoming Paul Harris Celebration.

I have visited thirty clubs since the first of July. Betty, Laura, the Assistant Governors and I have thoroughly enjoyed your warm hospitality. Each club is unique and we have been impressed with the diversity of your projects and the successful work you are doing this Rotary year.

You might be surprised at how powerful and dynamic our district is and how much we are respected throughout the Rotary world. Last year, District 5280 was number one in Zone 24 and number four in the world for its support of The Rotary Foundation!

The end is in sight. The next breakfast is not scheduled until January 11, 2005 and the Centennial Dinner will be held on February 17, 2005. We hope that you will have an opportunity to take a breath of fresh air during the holidays to enjoy you family and club activities.

Remember, the first rule of Rotary this year-----“Have fun!”

Yours in the service of Rotary,

Pat Cashin

“THE GREATEST OF THESE IS CHARITY”

Thank you John McIntire PP, for your tireless efforts spent obtaining donations for the Silent Auction at our Annual Paul Harris Fellowship Celebration to be held November 6, 2004 at the Long Beach convention center.

We are grateful to our club members and business friends of Rotary who donated a combined value of $3,765.00 worth of auction items. When sold these proceeds will continue to serve Rotary International as our club has historically done.

We congratulate and thank the following Rotarian’s and Friends:

Bill Crookston, June Doy, Hiroko Ikeda (Shingu Pearls), Sam Muslin, Paul Leoni, Klaus Mennekes (Casa Del Mar), Dee & Jim Menzies, John Miller, Casa Escobar’s Restaurant, Tony P’s Restaurant and other anonymous donors.

TICKET SALES

Ticket sales are continuing to climb steadily (at this report) we have received $6,850.00, our club and Rotary International is grateful for your financial participation.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC

Saturday, October 30, 2004- 9:00AM Saint John’s Health Center

At 9:00AM. To Noon (we need the most help at (9:00AM). Free parking Arizona Ave. & 22^nd St. at The Center for Healthy Aging, (compliments of Monika White). The location of the clinic is in the Saint John’s Health Center Cafeteria-Ground Floor, 1328 22^nd St., Santa Monica. Please reserve your time to assist by contacting Jim Reidy and or Joe Gonzalez at 310-451-0910.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

10/20 Wed. 7:00PM Rotary Fireside Meeting-Con Oyler’s Home

10/22 Fri. 12:15PM Dan Caldwell, “Between Iraq and A Hard Place”

10/29 Fri. 12:15PM SM College 75^th Anniversary

10/30 Sat. 9:00AM Immunization Clinic at St. John’s Health Center

11/05 Fri. 12:15PM Weekly Club Program

11/06 Sat. 6:00PM Paul Harris Dinner Annual Event-Long Beach Convention Center

OUR THANKS

Thanks to Elza Ruhman for her weekly typing and Steve Litvack for his printing services in a timely fashion to produce this Rota-Monica.

PS: Also thanks to June Doy for typing issue #8.

Lionel