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Professor of TV History, Chapman University
Dec. 03, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Ray Richmond is a longtime television critic and columnist for Daily Variety, Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. His books include a biography of actress Betty White and the collector’s guide “The Sopranos: The Complete Visual History” He teaches television history at Chapman University in Orange, CA. |
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Dec. 03, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This week’s speaker is really interesting. Have you ever wanted to ask a television critic a critical question, or hear their process in issuing a critique on your favorite show? This Wednesday, you’ll have your chance. Two things will happen at the meeting this Wednesday (12/3):
President-Elect At this meeting we’re accepting nominations to be current President-Elect. This is role recently became available, and is for our Club President for the 2026-27 Rotary year. Article III, Section 1 of our Bylaws says, “... the presiding officer shall use reasonable best efforts to ask for nominations by Members of the Club for president…” As the presiding officer, I intend to use not only email to ask for your nominations for president of our club, but a portion of the 12/3 meeting to accept in-person nominations. Person(s) nominated will be placed on a ballot, and members of our club will vote. This is not only a critical vote, that will determine future leadership in our club, but the vote is time-sensitive; the next president needs time to train -- President Elect Leadership Seminar is in February, 2026. Our next president also needs time to establish a board of directors for the 2026-27 Rotary year. Ballots for the next board of directors should be sent, tabulated, and announced in time for the president to identify and lead our next team. Speaker Our speaker will be Ray Richmond. Ray Richmond is a longtime television critic and columnist for Daily Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. His books include a biography of actress Betty White and the collector’s guide “The Sopranos: The Complete Visual History.” He teaches television history at Chapman University in Orange, CA. We’re meeting, this Wednesday, December 3, at 12:00 noon at: The Ebell 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005 Please give us your thoughts on our next president.
See you there. Thank you. Leon |
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Dec. 09, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
YMCA FeedLA
About this Program From home grocery deliveries to hot to-go meals, FeedLA helps seniors, families, and kids keep healthy food on the table year-round. In 2024 alone, FeedLA distributed over 3.9 million pounds of food across Los Angeles—no cost, no catch, just support when it’s needed most. Depending on the location and program, you can stop by a Y center to pick up fresh produce, sign up for home deliveries, or bring your kids for a hot meal. FeedLA programs happen all month at Ys across LA—no cost, no catch, just support when you need it.
Local Produce Pickup Site Anderson Munger Family YMCA
Volunteer Info Feel free to come by at any time during distribution hours to help out! |
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Dec. 13, 2025 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A long-standing Wilshire Rotary tradition, created for children of Rotarians to embrace the concept of giving gifts to Santa to distribute to others rather than solely receiving gifts, the concept resonates for all ages. And all ages are welcome (so bring kids, grandkids, the whole family!) to celebrate the Season on Saturday, December 13th from 4PM-7PM. We will donate as a club a check to the Red Shield division of the Salvation Army, and will also be delivering toys to be distributed to 500 kids at their annual Holiday party, . For many children, this will be their only gift. Please bring an UNWRAPPED, UNISEX gift for teens aged 13-15ish. Board games are an excellent option. Appetizers and drinks will be served. Santa is making an appearance so be ready to share your own wish list, too! Join in the GIVING at the gorgeous home of Kyle and Delroy. Please register so we know how many are attending. There is no cost other than we ask that you bring the gift to give to Santa. Yours in giving, Amy, and Santa |
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My Magical Journey
Dec. 17, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Jerry Lazar is a third-generation magician and a member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood. He has served as an entertainment editor and writer for many prominent magazines, newspapers, and news websites. He is also a certified mediator who has supervised dispute resolution programs for California Lawyers for the Arts and the LA County Bar Association. He is currently a volunteer panelist for the LA city attorney’s Neighborhood Justice Program. His daughter Maia is a LAUSD high school teacher. |
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Dec. 17, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Please join us for our lunch meeting and hear from our guest speaker, Jerry Lazar as he talks about his magical journey.
Jerry Lazar is a third-generation magician and a member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood. He has served as an entertainment editor and writer for many prominent magazines, newspapers, and news websites. He is also a certified mediator who has supervised dispute resolution programs for California Lawyers for the Arts and the LA County Bar Association. He is currently a volunteer panelist for the LA city attorney’s Neighborhood Justice Program. His daughter Maia is a LAUSD high school teacher.
As a reminder, our meeting is:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:00 noon
at
The Ebell
743 S Lucerne Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90005
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