Lynwood Rotary Meeting Update 06.09.2016

 

One item requiring follow-up is the apparent requirement by the City of Lynwood for insurance for guests attending this event.  Club secretary, Maria Quinonez, (Lulu) handed out event invitations for guests already invited by members. It was noted that members are encouraged to invite guests, but the final RSVP date is Friday, June 17, one week in advance of the event on Friday, June 24.  Ramon reminded everyone to bring appropriate items for the auction.  While a final decision has not been reached, it appears that there will only be a silent auction, plus a “50 -50 Game” described by Lulu, which is a way of obtaining contributions through a group game. Lulu also discussed the program for the event, and the sequence of what will take place, to include the recognition of current and past Youth act participants and leaders, as well as the installation of the Youth act Leaders and of Lynwood Rotary Officers for the coming year.  The program starts with sign-ins at 5:00 pm, and from 9:00 to 11:00 pm there will be dancing to the music provided.

 

Lulu mentioned that the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event in Lynwood Park this year will be only for 12 hours, instead of the usual 24 hours.  So, on Sat, Jun 25, the event will start at 9am and end at 9pm the same day. Daniel noted that last year, the club had a large turnout of relay walkers, along with a large turnout of Youth act members with some of their parents.  Hopefully, this year we will also have a big turnout for the relay event!

 

There was discussion of Lynwood Rotary members attending the Rotary District 5280 Foundation Dinner on Oct 22 on board the Battleship USS Iowa in San Pedro.  Our members have already signed up for a table.

Ramon mentioned the need to organize work shifts for the fireworks stand for the four days of July 1 through July 4.  The Club will require the participation of all the members, as well as a good turnout of Youth act volunteers and at least some of their parents.  There also will be a staffing requirement for Thursday, June 30, in order to unpack the fireworks product and get the entire product organized in the shelves in the trailer, with all the product labels posted.

 

Rotary member Lucy Avalos asked to make a brief speech, which was translated by Ramon.  Lucy mentioned how she wanted to be recognized not as the “caterer” but as a “member” of the Lynwood Rotary Club.  She stated that she is very happy to be a part of the club.  She said she “congratulates” everyone for being a club member, and she looks forward to the new club leaders for the coming year (July 2016 to June 2017).  She declared that she “respects everyone in the club” and hopes that everyone else in the club do the same.

 

 

Veronica provided information on the wide variety of constituent services available through the Assembly Member.  Some of the examples she mentioned, included help with DMV issues, Unemployment benefits and delayed payments, and issues relating to states taxes.  She noted that tours can be arranged for the state capitol in Sacramento, and even help with arranging tours for the Federal Government in Washington, D. C.

Also Veronica explained that Assembly Member Rendon has an “open door” to listen to constituents as to what they like and do not like about existing and proposed state legislation.  Also the Assembly Member is open to listen to constituent ideas about suggested / requested new legislation.  In answer to a question from Daniel, Veronica explained the significance of Proposition 50 that was on the ballot for the June 7 Primary elections. 

 

 Daniel Miller / Omar Franco / Rowland Becerra