At the Feb 20, Noon meeting, Lynwood Rotary Club President, Gudiel Crosthwaite, called the meeting to order.
He introduced Joe Vasquez, previous District 5280 Governor whp explained that he was present to formally induct several new to the Lynwood Rotary Club.
Daniel complemented Joe Vasquez for the info he provided each Rotary Club as to each club’s goals with dates, to include Youth Act events. Daniel stated he intended to attend the Black Heritage event at Bateman Hall, on Sat, Feb 15, but he had to take his car for major repairs. Barbara Battle, previous club president, said she went to the well- attended event, and commented on J.D. Whitaker’s presentation. President-Elect Victor Gomez mentioned that the Lynwood Rotary Club meeting on Thur, Apr 30, 6pm – 7:30 pm, there will be an important Workshop. Also, at the Jun 25, 6pm meeting, there will be the “Changing of the Guard” Ceremony to formally bring in the new officers in the club for the year 2020- 2021. Daniel mentioned that the last District 5280 Breakfast meeting for this year, will be Tue, Mar 31, 7am – 9am, at the Proud Bird Restaurant, near LAX. It was noted that Joe Wang participated in the Vision To Learn eye glasses program held at Cesar Chavez Middle School the morning of Feb 20.
President Crosthwaite noted in the coming week he is meeting with the Lynwood City Manager about the club’s proposal to place a sign commending Harriet Tubman along the walkway/ lane adjacent to City Hall, contingent upon the city’s approval, the club would fund the sign. J.D. Whitaker provided an example of a sign with a description of her place in American history “A legendary conductor on the underground railroad.”
The four candidates that were inducted formally into the Lynwood Club were:
Lalo Trujillo, President Mission Trail Advisors (Financial Advisors). Elsa P. Chagolla, Lynwood Partners, Educational Foundation, (which has a relationship with LUSD). Yolanda Rodriguez, 15 years office manager, also has been VP, Block Watch, and former Lynwood City Treasurer. And, Maria Viera, honorary Lynwood Club member, frequent supporter of club projects involving meeting and contacting Lynwood residents.
The former District Governor, Joe Vasquez, along with Club President Crosthwaite and member Ramon Rodriguez, again reviewed with the candidates that the purpose of Rotatory clubs is community service projects and events. All four candidates accepted these challenges and required commitments for community service, “Service Above Self.”
Karen Greenburg, Asst District Governor, read biographies of the four candidates. Three of the four candidates, have four year degrees and advanced degrees with many years of work in their businesses and being involved in their communities. The four candidate received Rotary pins and plaques.
At the end of the meeting, Joe Vasquez again commented how impressed he is with the accomplishments of the Rotary Youthact club at Roosevelt ES. He noted youth officers meet every Friday afternoon, when school is in session at the school to coordinate on their existing and possible future activities for the youth club. Joe Vasquez said: “I challenge all Lynwood Rotary Club members to visit the Youthact club on a Friday afternoon.” Daniel commented that the success of this youth club is largely due to the great support and leadership provided by the adult leaders, Tila and Fernando Millan, plus support of the parents of the youth members.
Also Jos Vasquez made reference to a Mar 14 event “Pageant of the Arts” at LMU w/ students from LUSD and also a project in Commerce on Mar 28, involving packaging of food for the needy.
Daniel Miller Public Relations/ Community Outreach Lynwood Rotary Club