At the March 15, meeting, Rotary members in attendance and guests heard the presentation and talked to Eduardo Luis, photo artist for theater performers.
Before the presentation and discussion with the speaker, several Rotary activities and issues were briefly discussed.
After the Mar 8 noon Rotary meeting, Rotary members Joe Wang, Larry Esparza, Iris Pygatt, Barbara Battle, Martina Rodriguez, and Daniel Miller attended the LUSD Board Meeting, at 6pm, each to receive a certificate in thanks for Rotary member’s participation in the Vision to Learn Program at LUSD schools. (On Mar 12, Joe Wang participated in a Vision to Learn program in Bellflower at Washington ES.)
Martina Rodriguez is concluding coordination with Dennis Benko, CPA, in Downey, and member of the South Gate Rotary, in regard to Lynwood Rotary documentation with the State of California, which is necessary before a new bank account is opened for Lynwood Rotary at the Lynwood branch of Chas Bank.
Barbara Battle President-Elect is coordinating the paper work for Phantom Fireworks Co. for the Rotary Club planned fireworks sales in Plaza Mexico’s parking lot for the Food 4 Less Market on July 1 – July 4.
Daniel mentioned the planned Youth act presence at the Sat, Mar 17, 5-K run at Dodger Stadium, 6am- Noon, which is part of the LA Marathon. Carpooling from Lynwood will be at 5:30 am. Daniel said he would participate in this Youth act event. Also on Sat, Mar 24, Youth act and parents will assist at serving food at a winter shelter for homeless in Long Beach, which involves bringing food for 150 people (new location in L.B.). It was noted that this is the second Rotary meeting at the Recreation Center Bldg. and the next meeting, Mar 22, will also be at this temporary location. Joe Wang will be advised how many more meetings this temporary location will be in effect.
Director of Secondary Education, Tony Hua, LUSD, was introduced by Daniel. He has worked for LUSD for 17 years, and Daniel commented that Tony does not look old enough to have worked 17 years! Tony started out at as classroom teacher and later was Principal of FHS for several years. Also he noted that before working for LUSD he completed the LAPD Academy and served for several years as a LAPD officer. In response to Daniel’s request, Tony agreed to be a future Rotary speaker.
Eduardo Luis presented a series of framed color photos of music performers at several major theaters in the DTLA area, to include The Roxy and the Terragon Ball Room. Daniel noted that Eduardo and his art photos were recently featured in a show at the Lynwood Union Gallery. In response to questions from Daniel, Eduardo graduated from LHS last year and he developed an interest in photography from Ms. Montez, the photography teacher. Currently Eduardo attends ELACC part time and also works part time at the Stonewood Mall in Downey at the Spencer Party Store. He also noted that a friend, Debbie Delgrande, who he met at a concert, helped him to get passes to enable him to take pictures of the performers on stage. Daniel suggested that Eduardo contact him when he has additional photos of performers so Eduardo can come back for another presentation to the Lynwood Rotary Club. Eduardo says that he has a goal of becoming an elementary school teacher.
Daniel Miller / Omar Franco / Rowland Becerra
Public Relations and Community Outreach for the Lynwood Rotary Club