All I can say is last Saturday's 90th anniversary celebration at the Jonathan Club was fun, fun, fun! What a beautiful, classy location with fantastic food and a great group of people.
I can't thank the organizing committee enough! Amy Cuomo, Wendy Clifford and Elizabeth Watts-Russell did a sterling job keeping it simple which allowed plenty of time for guests to mingle while enjoying the fabulous cocktails and canapés. I loved the silent auction with some extraordinary items but not so many that you felt overwhelmed...and I scored some great ones!
The 50/50 raffle was won by long time Wilshire Rotarian John Miron ..... who selflessly and generously donated his winnings back to the club! Between the silent auction and the raffle we raised close to $10,000! This helps our club continue doing great work in the community. Finally, I must give my son Adam a big shout out for donating a photo booth from his company Snap Yourself. Everyone had a blast mugging for the camera. You can view all the photos using this link .
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FRIDAY ROTARIANS JOINED OPERATION SCHOOL BELL AND LAPD OFFICERS TO OUTFIT SCHOOL CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS
Wilshire Rotarians Joyce Kleifield, Amy Cuomo, Jane Gillman and Rob Barnes with LAPD officers and Operation School Bell's Karla Ahmanson.
Students wait in line to get outfitted for school and sit on the bench waiting to get fitted for their new shoes.
WRC 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
District 5280 members from other clubs - Diane Good, Peter Smyth, Alex Parajon, Melody St. John and Tracey Busa joined in the fun with Elsa Gillham.
New member Rae Jin and her husband, Sandy Kwan visit with our newest member Ian Brooks (who will be formally inducted in February) while one of our long-standing members, John Miron looks on.
Formerly incarcerated Christmas Tree Lot employee, Tim Stoller, tearfully shared how Wilshire Rotary Club changed his life.
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