At the Mar 21, meeting, Club President-Barbara Battle , called the meeting to order.
Daniel introduced the speaker, Francisco J. Huesca, Art Director, Lynwood Union Art Gallery.
Francisco displayed on easels seven paintings by student artists, plus a historic photo of the Pacific Electric train station, before a portion of the structure was relocated from the train tracks now occupied by the 105 Freeway. That structure is now the Lynwood Union Art Gallery, owned by the City of Lynwood, with a contract with the Gallery. The location is a corner of the Lynwood Park, close to the Lynwood Natatorium. Francisco mentioned the background of the artists. One artist used to do grafitti art. Another artist, had experience as a soldier in the military campaign, Desert Storm, hence the art work includes images of a soldier, holding an American flag with a military tank in a desert.
The gallery now has 501 (3c) status, so it can receive charitable donations. More volunteers are needed, so that the gallery can be open a few hours every day. Rotary member Victor Gomez, on the staff of the sign board company, Display Bulletin, said that his company is able to insert publicity in its electronic sign boards along the 105 Freeway, through coordination with the City of Lynwood, with whom it has the contracts for operation of these sign boards. So Daniel suggested that someone from the Gallery find out through the city, if the Gallery can get this free publicity.
Coming events at the Gallery include: Theater at the Park, Sat. Mar 30, 6 – 8 pm; and Mother's Day workshop, Thur, May 9, 6 – 8 pm; and Father's Day workshop, Sat, Jun 15, 11am – 1pm.
Francisco, under contract with the city, had a flyer, announcing a “Lynwood Master Art Class” at the Henning Youth Center on Tue and Thur, 4- 5 pm, ages 8 yrs – 17 yrs.
After the presentation by Francisco Huesca, there was a discussion lead by the Club President about coming events, including possibly the sale of fireworks again,July 1-July 4.
There was mention again of a need for Rotary members to plan specific coming events, as well as fund raising projects. So, tentatively, a half day retreat may be held with the possible date of Sat morning, Mar 30, at a restaurant in Plaza Mexico.
Also mentioned is the District 5280 Training Session on Sat, May 11, 7am to Noon, at the City of Carson Community Center. Rotary members are encouraged to attend these informative sessions.
Repeated from last week's meeting minutes is the coming Career Day at Verbum Dei High School, by President Battle. It will be Thur, Mar 28 from 8am to 2:30 pm. Barbara suggested that it would be good if several Lynwood Rotary members could volunteer. The school is looking for professionals in the following fields: Business/ Entrepreneurs; Creative Arts; Public Service; Ministry/ Non profit. The Letter from Brenda Tobar, Principal’s Assistant, explains the following: “What to expect: -- Students are in 10th and 11th grade; -- Each panel of professionals will remain in a room while students rotate; Each room will have a teacher chaperone; -- Each rotation will last about 45-50 mins and will include a panel of 4-6 professionals; We ask that you please introduce yourselves, your educational and professional journey and what your current profession entails; Q&A towards the end.” NOTE THAT THE VERBUM DEI HS EVENT does not conflict with the weekly Rotary meeting, since the meeting is at 6pm.
Daniel Miller Public Relations/ Community Outreach Lynwood Rotary Club