Shaken, not Stirred
Today's guest speaker was Jia Wang-Connelly, SE, CE & PMP Senior Structural Engineer with the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission (California Governor's Office of Emergency Services). Jia shared the purpose and functions of the state commission, and interesting facts and figures about seismic safety and emergency services.
Remembering Dave
We lost Dave, a true friend, a true Bruin, and simply an incredible human being. He lived his life to the Rotary ideals, and he’s a role model for us all. He dedicated countless hours of his life to help others, whether it’s with his church or with the Rotary Club. His words were always thoughtful and kind, and he never hesitated to rise to the occasions when there’s work to be done.
He made annual humanitarian trips to Southeast Asia to better communities in remote parts of the world. He was a devoted UCLA fan, always styling the brightest Bruin spirit apparel. Even his wallet features the UCLA insignia. Of course, the Bruin flag flies proudly outside his house.
Les remembers that when he had eye surgery, Dave shared his personal experience with his own eye surgery at Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, which was immeasurably reassuring for Les during his recovery. When there was a Brown Bag shift to be filled, Dave stepped up in the last minute and got the job done. He counseled the club with his wisdom, and he’s always the go-to man when it comes to club protocols.
There will never be another like Dave. The universe misses him.
Memorial service will be held on March 26, 2022 at 11 am at St Peter's By-the-Sea Presbyterian Church.
16911 Bolsa Chica St #3570, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA
Service will be live-streamed on the church’s YouTube channel.
Lifting Spirt and Mind
Dreamz to Goals is a new non-profit organization that aims to empower underprivileged students with skills and tools that are necessary to succeed.
Les Young, the president-elect, already signed up as a science tutor for high school students, and he even recruited his own high school teacher, Mr. Zilkowski, to be a part of this project.
Please contribute to this project any way you can. The future of our community depends on your action today.
Long Beach Public Library Foundation
Thank you, Kimberly and Ryan, for elucidating us about the new resources and opportunities at the Long Beach public libraries. Thank you, also, for the persistent effort at keeping these programs going despite restrictions posed by the pandemic.
District 5320 President-Elect Training
Les has been attending the president-elect training sessions organized by Dan for District 5320. Wait for the tons of projects ideas that are about to get unleashed.
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Kevin McCormick presented to us the astounding medical and scientific progress that is being made at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). The state of California is unique that it has its own funding structure to continue these important research projects without relying on Federal funding.
Lunar New Year Calligraphy Extravaganza
PRESENTED BY: LONG BEACH-QINDAGO ASSOCIATION
Location: ONLINE or at the Island Village Club House across the street from 7108 Island Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803 (Gate code will be provided upon registration)
Join with your family, in person or via zoom. Participants will learn to write Chinese Calligraphy. Face masks required.
This is a FREE EVENT as part of the Long Beach-Qingdao cultural exchange program. Please order the required materials before January 28 from Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/BrushEasy
For questions: (562) 477-5240 or email longbeachqingdao@gmail.com
Protecting Humanity Through Vaccination
Rotary has a steep tradition in preventing communicable diseases through global immunization effort. Now the effort is as timely and relevant as ever, with the COVID-19 pandemic raging through the planet.
Each of us can do our part in getting all of us to a healthier future. Talk to your friends and families who are vaccine hesitant. Don’t judge. First of all, listen. Understand their concerns. Validate their hesitation. Remember that we all want the same thing—healthier future for everyone. This is an important common ground to start the discussion.
Habitat Rehabilitation with Amigos de Bolsa Chica
Working along side of the People of the Earth Krew, Les Young brought along his son Scott and his high school buddy to prepare nesting sites for the California Least Tern (Sterna antillarum browni) and Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus nivosus).
Lorri Quiett Shares Equestrian Tales
Lorri Quiett shared her story of how her life intertwined with horses since childhood. She is also an experienced real estate agent and a life coach.
