"2004/2005"
ISSUE NO. 5 September 24, 2004 OUR 83rd YEAR
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Robert G. Kaufman is a political scientist specializing in American foreign policy, national security, international relations and various aspects of American politics. Mr. Kaufman received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law School in Washington, D. C., and his BA, MA, M.Phil and PhD. From Columbia University in the city of New York.
Mr. Kaufman has written frequently for scholarly journals and the more popular publications, including the Weekly Policy Review, the Baltimore Sun, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and the Washington Times. Mr. Kaufman also assisted President Richard M. Nixon in the research and writing of Nixon’s final book, Beyond Peace.
Mr. Kaufman is a former Bradley Scholar and current adjunct scholar at the Heritage Foundation. He has taught at Colgate University, the Naval War College, and the University of Vermont prior to joining the faculty of the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy.
We are looking forward to his very informative and timely presentation of this interesting subject.
CONTRIBUTING INFORMATION: SUMMER IN SENEGAL
BY JON KEMP
Annie Bird, recipient of the Rotary District 5280 ambassadorial scholarship, was sponsored by none other than our Rotary Club of Santa Monica in 2001-2002. Annie is a fine example of how we (as Rotarians) can make a positive impact worldwide. Following are excerpts from her most recent communications.
Hello Rotary Club of Santa Monica:
I have recently returned from Senegal and have had an incredible experience. Our group of ten from Operation Crossroads Africa (OCA) linked up with a Senegalese non-governmental organization called Action Humane pour le Development Integral au Senegal (AHDIS). The organization was given government funding to facilitate a microfinance project in the city of Bambey and its surrounding villages. This is the last year of the project and they wanted us to help with the evaluation process. We visited about 10 of the 37 different villages that AHDIS works with the surrounding the city of Bambey, as well as numerous projects within the city. After the interviews with groups and individuals taking part in microfinance, we reported successes, challenges, as well as our recommendations.
There are many things to write about the experience. I will list just a few briefly. Only 50% of Senegal’s population speaks French, while the balance speak Wolof and other indigenous languages. Although this presented an obstacle in our verbal communication, we took classes and learned some basic phrases. Weekend trips around Senegal were an exciting time to get to feel for the country and visit other project.
When I think of Senegal, I think of the kindest, most generous, and relaxed people. Despite incredibly difficult living circumstances, there exists a consciousness of their reality and creativity to find solutions. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had this experience and other international experiences, thanks to programs and people that support this type of work. This trip was extremely humbling and eye opening, and I feel propelled to continue my studies and service in order to be a part of positive change.
As a result of your support, this opportunity was made possible, and I really want to extend my most heartfelt gratitude. I have now returned to UC Berkeley to finish up and start looking into Master’s and PhD programs. I am also planning to involve myself in some research activities on campus. I look forward to hearing from you and hope that your summer has been pleasant and peaceful.
Warmly,
Annie Bird
CONTRIBUTING INFORMATION: DISTRICT GOVERNOR PAT CASHIN OFFICIAL VISIT
BY BILL CROOKSTON
We were privileged to have DISTRICT GOVERNOR Pat Cashin, Laura Calderwood (EXECUTIVE AID), and our own Bill Crookston (ASSISTANT GOVERNOR), perform their annual official visit. While this is a normal Rotary District procedure, it also gives us (our club) an opportunity to dot our I’s and cross our T’s respective of the business and the organizational aspect of Rotary.
Our luncheon meeting was preceded by a meeting with the Governor, our Directors and Committee Chairman, who apprised the Governor of our clubs goals for the ensuing Rotary year. These objectives were nicely articulated by all as well as properly delineated in our 2004-2005 Club Information Guide.
Our club can be very proud of our chairs, co-chairs, and members of our 46 various committees, who continue to serve so well. I wish to thank all, for their contributions of intellect, energy and time given so freely, to honor our club and with great respect to our District Governor.
A special note of appreciation to Jon Kemp and our Directors for compiling and organizing the comprehensive information they received from the committees. The Club Information Guide (a copy of which will be forth coming) was produced by Steve Litvack, “One Stop Print Shop”, and its contents were organized by Jon Kemp, and typed by Elza Ruhman.
Our new member dinner party hosted by John & Kay Lehne at their home was an evening of warmth and good fellowship. New Members in attendance were Jillian Alexander, Susan Annett, Patricia Bofird, Ray Briem, Alice Gokkes and husband Harry, Ross Harrop and wife Jill, Susan Hartenbaum and husband Bruce, Mervyn Hecht, Hiroko Ikeda, Donald McDaniel and wife Helen, John Pacheco and wife Sandra, David Potter, Emery and Joyce King Stoops, Robert Trimborn and wife JoAnne, Sally Pai and Scott Wagenseller.
Our club is fortunate to have these new Rotarians and their spouses as members. Assisting John and Kay was the New Member Committee, comprising of Greg & Terry Hargrave, Harris Levey, Tom & Stephanie Loo, and Jim and Virginia Reidy.
What a nice way for all to become better acquainted, this is a fine example of our clubs true Rotary Spirit.
$1,000.00 To the Red Cross for Hurricane relief
$500.00 For the Rotary Rose Bowl float
$1,200.00 For our USA Veteran’s Family Assistance – American Legion Post 283
Increased member “MAKE UP ALLOWANCE’ from $10 to $14 per make up
9/24 Fri. 12:15PM Foreign Policy and Political Philosophy
10/1 Fri. 12:15PM Craft Talks
10/8 Fri. 12:15PM Corporate Poll Worker Program
10/12Tues 7:15AM District Breakfast- LAX-Marriott
10/12Tues 4:30PM Club Board Meeting-Masonic Center
11/6 Sat 6:00PM Paul Harris Dinner Annual Event – Long Beach Convention Center
When multiplying any number by 9, the sum of the digits of the product will always equal 9.
Examples: 9x2 = 18, then 1+8 =9
9x6 = 54, then 4+5 = 9,
9x4345 = 39105, then 3+9+1+0+5 = 18, then 1+8 =9
9x5280 = 47520, then 4+7+5+2+0 = 18, then 1+8 =9
--Lionel