At the May 3 meeting, Rotary members in attendance and guests discussed a variety of issues and projects and recent and coming events.
Treasurer Martina Rodriguez talked about budget issues and documentation of expenditures. She noted that after the meeting she would go with other staff to open up a Rotary bank account. Martina and Past President Ramon Rodriguez talked about the cost of the Rotary District 5280 Annual Convention, and the plans for the Youth act Group to travel to the convention for one day to receive an award.
Ramon noted that at the City of Lynwood City Council meeting this week, the Council voted to end granting permission for safe and sane fireworks stand sales, but the action will not take effect until July 2019, so for July 2018, the Lynwood Rotary Club will have another year of fireworks sales. It was noted that as in previous years, the participation of Youth act members and their parents in staffing the fireworks stand is much needed and appreciated. Daniel suggested printing a flier that would be distributed to homes within a certain distance of the fireworks stand, encouraging residents to come to the stand and receive a certain discount for purchases. There could be a requirement when presenting the flier to show residence ID. The purpose would be to prevent persons not living in the immediate area of the stand from distributing the flier for discounts in other areas. Daniel volunteered to design the flier and noted it would be nice if Raj would print the flier for free.
Due primarily to the 6pm meetings, there now are several potential new members. Rotary member Raj stated that candidates must understand the responsibilities of club members. He stated that there should be a written description of the expected responsibilities. The club members present voted unanimously that this be done. The possible new members for the 6pm meetings are: Rowland Becerra, Juan J. Enciso, Joaquin Mesinas, John Battle, Yolanda Rodriguez and Marisela Santana.
Rotary member Gudiel Crosthwaite and LUSD Superintendent mentioned that on Thursday, May 3, there would be the First Annual Comedy Showcase at LMS, doors opening at 7:30 pm, with tickets benefiting Lynwood Partners Educational Scholarship, featuring Paul Rodriguez, and other Latin Kings of Comedy, HBO, Comedy Central and more.
Also of note, there was a major event at Roosevelt ES that involved Youth act, along with other students and parents from Roosevelt ES on Friday, Apr 27. The event was called “The Day of the Child”. It was from 5pm to 8pm and there were tacos and drinks for sale. Concluding the evening, the movie Coco was shown. (Raman Rodriguez attended and provided pinatas for students to play hit the pinatas. Daniel attended; also Marisela staffed a table to represent the Lynwood Gallery, along with another young woman, also from the Gallery.) Roman commented about the large turnout for this event, with parents expressing appreciation for the event.
NOTE: See the cover page to the weekly update for more information on Youth act planned activities. Also other coming community events, to include Lynwood Union Gallery and Plaza Mexico.
Dr. Pygatt mentioned a sad event in his and his wife's life (Iris): he explained that their youngest daughter, age 56, also a veterinarian, unexpectantly passed away this week. Services will be on Sat, May 5, 11am at Calgary Baptist Church, located at Bullis Rd. and Alondra Blvd. Also it was noted that viewing would be at the Adams Funeral Home, Compton, Fri, May 4, 4 to 6pm. The meeting concluded with a moment of silence for the Pygatt family.
Daniel Miller / Omar Franco / Rowland Becerra
Public Relations and Community Outreach for the Lynwood Rotary Club