I'm sorry for those of you who were not able to join us last Wednesday to meet Capri Maddox and hear about the new Department of Civil and Human Rights she oversees for the City of LA. We learned so much about what is going on in our City and how important it is for ALL of us to work towards peace, understanding and inclusiveness. Rotary is the perfect organization to help champion these ideals and we all left our meeting feeling we have a new partner in the City to work with!
LET'S GATHER FOR SOME HOLIDAY CHEER THIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13!
EVENT: WRC Give-a-Gift to Santa holiday party
DAY: Tuesday, December 13
TIME: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 339 N. Las Palmas, LA, 90004
Toni Hodgkiss (Dan's mom) has graciously agreed to host this year’s event at her beautiful Hancock Park home. As in years past, this project benefits the underprivileged children served by the Salvation Army's Red Shield Club downtown. Please bring unwrapped gifts appropriate for ages 5 through 12 to the party.
You can get ideas for gifts the children would love by clicking on the walmart registry here:
Last week at Marmalade Cafe, Capri Maddox, the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights), shared with us what her new department in the City of LA is doing to insure a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for ALL Angelenos.
Ron Reyes receives his Paul Harris Fellow +7 pin and recognition for having contributed over $8,000 to the Rotary Foundation! Thank you Ron for your generous support!
VOLUNTEER AT THE CHRISTMAS TREE LOT
THE WILSHIRE ROTARY CHRISTMAS TREE LOT ONLY THRIVES IF WE HAVE VOLUNTEERS. IF YOU CAN'T VOLUNTEER TIME, PLEASE OFFER TO SPONSOR MEALS FOR THE WORKERS!
Volunteers can show up at the lot any time between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm seven days a week. To sponsor meals you should call Diane at the tree lot (323-464-1935). The lot generally employs 10 workers each day during the week and 20 each day on the weekends.
Larry Gillham is a regular volunteer at the Xmas Tree lot!
This holiday season, millions of Americans continue to struggle with the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and inflation. The Salvation Army - L.A. Red Shield & L.A. Central Corps is committed to providing service and love to those in need this Christmas and beyond.
Last year, our club beat the Lions Club AND helped bless the lives of 400 families with a food box (~valued at $150) and a bag of toys for each child (valued at ~$100).
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