At the April 5, meeting, Rotary members in attendance and guests discussed issues and heard a presentation from Roosevelt ES Youth act officers about previous and coming events.
Past President Roman Rodriguez explained that the City Council at its Apr 3 meeting did not discuss the issue of city approval for the safe and sane fireworks stands operated by community nonprofit organizations, to include the Lynwood Rotary. Ramon stated he expects the City Council will address this issue soon. President Joe Wang mentioned again that on Monday, April 9, there is another Vision to Learn service requiring Rotary volunteers. The location is Will Rogers ES from 9am to approximately 12 Noon. Besides Joe, possibly Larry Esparza, and Martina Rodriguez can participate.
Daniel talked about the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Program on Sat, Mar 31 from 11am to 2pm. Daniel and Maria Quinionez (Lulu) attended the event. Daniel displayed photos of the event that included Mayor Jose Solache and Councilmember Salvador Alatorre. Daniel mentioned that he was publically recognized at the event, as a representative from Lynwood Rotary, and the flier from the City of Lynwood which had the schedule of events, included the Rotary emblem.
Daniel encouraged Rotary members to attend the planned Town Hall Event organized by the Century Sheriff's Station on Thursday, April 19, at 6:00 pm. “Come join Captain Carter, Deputy Personnel and your neighbors in a Community Town Hall Meeting. Location is Greater Emmanuel Temple, 3740 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood.
Youth act in attendance included: Alejandro Brizuela, President; Bryanne Miranda, Vice-President; Fernando J. Briuela, Secretary; Gianelle Miranda, Treasurer; and also, Armando Brizuela, Elizabeth Brizuela, Everette Miranda, and Maria Miranda; plus several parents.
Youth act officers talked about past events and future events, and handed out a flier with photos. For Past Events, four items were mentioned, as shown on the flier: Feed the homeless (including bringing food for 150 people) on Sat, Mar 24; LA Big 5K on Sat Mar 17 in Dodger Stadium; St. Emydius Church Play, during Holy Week, relating to Via Crucis, Stations of the Cross; and Movies at AMC Theaters – a) Daddy's Home 2; b) Star; c) Peter Rabbit; and d) Early Man. For Future Events, four items were mentioned: 1. Friday, April 20 of 2018 from 3:15pm to 4:15pm “A day of service” school spring cleaning. 2. Friday April 27 of 2018 “A fun Coco movie night” from 5pm-8pm. 3. Mother’s day fundraiser from May 7 thru May 11 of 2018. 4. The Club banquet will be held on Friday June 8th, our theme will be “Star Wars”.
After the presentation by Youth act members, there was a detailed discussion of the requirement of the Lynwood Rotary Club to update its financial and planning documents, a portion of which are needed by CPA Dennis Benko to prepare the necessary documentation for the California requirements. Martina Rodriguez has a key role in this process. Elements discussed include, the programs the club wants to continue to support and to do; also the available funds. Members participating in this important element of the work of the club were: Martina Rodriguez, Ramon Rodriguez, Barbara Battle, Joe Wang, Raj, Larry Espinosa, Victor Gomez and Daniel
Daniel Miller / Omar Franco / Rowland Becerra
Public Relations and Community Outreach for the Lynwood Rotary Club