Lynwood Rotary Meeting Update 07.21.2016
Posted by Gurdip (Honorary Member) Hari on Jul 21, 2016
At the July 21th meeting, members and guests heard the speaker, Lynwood Rotary member , Hilario (Larry) Esparza, talk about his recent important Veterans Award, and also about his military experiences.
Concerning the award, it was an event that Dr. Esparza, or Larry, will always remember.
The award was the Veteran of the Year. Every district in the state gave out this award. But it was particularly impressive for Larry, since his award was from Assembly Member Anthony Rendon who is the speaker of the California Assembly. As Larry noted, his certificate was the only certificate that was glass enclosed in a frame!
The day started with a early flight from LAX to Sacramento. Then he was picked up and driven to a special breakfast, a personalized tour of the Capitol, a photo op event, a special lunch at the Sacramental Convention Center. Then Speaker Anthony Rendon made a speech directed to all the veteran honorees. However, Speaker Rendon read Larry's bio- statement in his certificate in front of everyone attending this celebration event. Larry's certificate was the only one read to everyone! Then he was taken back to the Capitol and then driven back to the airport.
In all, Larry will always remember everything about this event and noted that he felt much appreciated!
Before the speaker Ramon Rodriguez, addressed the group.
He again talked about the annual Rotary District 5280 Annual Picnic at the Redondo Beach Lagoon. This time the event has been scheduled sooner: it will be Sat, Aug. 27. And it will be later, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Also Ramon thanked Rotary members who attended the Rotary District 5280 Breakfast Meeting on Tues, Aug 9 at the Weston Hotel near LAX, from 7:30 am to 8:45 am. As always at District Breakfast meetings it was a very interesting program. Also Ramon thanked Lynwood Rotary members who attended the City of Lynwood National Night out event on Tuesday evening August 2, at Ham Park, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Ramon talked about the visit of the Rotary District Governor, Greg O'Brien, at the Thursday noon, August 11 meeting. It is intended that Barbara Battle will be formally inducted into the club by the governor. Also, Marvin Aceves, may also be formerly re-united with the club.
Daniel Miller / Omar Franco / Rowland Becerra
Public Relations and Community Outreach for the Lynwood Rotary Club