The July 2, Video Phone Meeting was focused on the induction of the incoming Lynwood Rotary Club President for the year 2020 -2021, Larry Esparza.
Besides Dr. Esparza, the other three main persons who shared statements were the
following persons: outgoing District 5280 Governor, Melanie St. John, and incoming
District 5280 Governor, Bette Hall pronounced (Bet) Hall, and of course, outgoing
Lynwood Club, President, Gudiel Crosthwaite.
Besides Dr. Esparza, the other three main persons who shared statements were the
following persons: outgoing District 5280 Governor, Melanie St. John, and incoming
District 5280 Governor, Bette Hall pronounced (Bet) Hall, and of course, outgoing
Lynwood Club, President, Gudiel Crosthwaite.
To start the meeting, there was the Pledge of Allegiance, and the singing the well-known song, “America The Beautiful.” The two District 5280 Governors shared how much the activities and projects by the Lynwood Rotary Club are appreciated. Outgoing District Governor, in particular commented about the accomplishments of the Youthact Club. Also, the incoming Governor, Bette mentioned that she has observed Lynwood Youthact members participating in Lynwood Club activities.
Outgoing President Gudiel Crosthwaite thanked all the club membership for helping out at various projects and events throughout the year. He reviewed some of the events carried out, starting in the Fall of 2019, reviewing events that include Thanksgiving food, Christmas events, etc.
Incoming President, Larry Esparza, shared that he looks forward to working with club members on a variety of projects. Of note, given his military experience, he mentioned a possible project involving donating items for military families based at Camp Pendleton, located between Orange County and San Diego. Items could include for children, diapers, toys, etc. Also, he mentioned possible projects helping to fund clean water for Native Americans on a reservation in Arizona, and possibly in a poverty stricken area in a Third World Country.
Fernando and Tila Millan attended the District 5280 Video Awards Conference on Fri,
June 19. Of major note, Governor Melanie awarded Fernando and Tila the Shining Star Award for their Youthact Leadership accomplishments during the last 15 years.
Fernando and Tila were one of only three to receive this prestigious award !
Although not shared at the July 2 meeting, Fernando and Tila shared at a previous Video meeting the following info about coming Youthact Meetings every Friday at 3pm, via Zoom. Youthact is creating a google form application for new members. Youthact Officers will create a flyer to recruit and invite members to our Zoom meetings. NOTE: It has to be determined if the Youthact meetings will continue on Fridays in July.
Fernando and Tila also shared that three potencial new members to the Lynwood Rotary Club are the following: Rita Soto, Roosevelt ES Vice Principal; and Lydia Hernandez, Roosevelt ES Special Education Teacher. Also, a parent of a YouthAct member, Brenda Romero.
NOTE: The City of Lynwood has re-opened as of Tue, May 26, (after Memorial Day
holiday). However, also, only on a restricted basis, in that advance request/
an appointment is necessary to visit any office or person on the staff.
Daniel Miller Public Relations/ Community Outreach Lynwood Rotary Club
Lynwood Rotary Club Schedule