The Rotarian, April, 2010 Letters to the Editor Fighting Diabetes The December issue contained very meaningful information on diabetes and the involvement of Rotarians in creating awareness and facilitating service projects by clubs and districts [Facts of the Matter].  From the Rotarians involved in the war on the epidemic of diabetes, thank you, thank you, [...]

Finemaster Geoff Tookey took to the podium and failed to assign fines the first 2 out of 2 times.  First, Al Laghab, wearing his prison stripes, correctly recited the 4-way test.    Then Bob Hoffman knew the name of our President Elect, Matt Weaver.  Who knew these guys were paying attention to the details? John Murphy [...]

The club met at the Arboretum on Friday March 26 for our annual Arbor Day Program. The program was opened by John Davis who asked a number of extended questions of Bob Harbicht, Sho Tay, Jason Lee, Bob Daggett and Joel Shawn about Arbor Day. It turns out that there is no national arbor day, [...]

On Sunday, March 28, 2010, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation held its Awards Ceremony for the “2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes” at the Annex, Hollywood & Highland.  Team Miranda Sarah won a special recognition as one of four “outstanding new family teams,” as well as being one of twenty-four [...]

Fr. Gregory Boyle – best known as Fr. Greg by all who meet him — was born in Los Angeles, one of eight children. His father, a third-generation Irish-American, worked in the family-owned dairy in Los Angeles County and his mother worked to keep track of her large family. As a youth, Fr. Greg and [...]

Laura Freedman announced that the VIP luncheon is scheduled for April 30, 2010.  The primary purpose is to invite prospective new members.  So far there were 35 invitees.  This weekend would be the last opportunity to invite additional guests and to notify Laura by email to add them to the list. Judge Bruce Marrs announced [...]

Applications are available at the Arcadia Community Center front desk for nominations for the 2010 Senior Citizen of the Year. Nominees should be someone who is caring and at least 55 years of age; an Arcadia resident; actively involved in volunteer work; invaluable to your organization and deserving of recognition. Recipient of the award will [...]

They call them the golden arches for good reason; there’s gold at the base of those universal icons. One of the reasons the McDonald’s franchise has been so successful is the uniformity they deliver, to the point that Economist Magazine uses the cost of a Big Mac in different currencies as a basis of comparing [...]

As a child growing up in New York City, Jim Cogan found himself constantly surrounded by family storytellers. Given early access to the skills of developing this timeless art, Jim acquired a rich and active vocabulary, a highly visual imagination, and a love of dialogue, sound, movement and imagery…that developed into a lifelong love of [...]

 On March 14, 2010 Arcadia Rotarians celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in the patio of Matt Denny’s Restaurant.  The event was organized by Laura Freedman.  Some who, like ourselves, had other commitments (such as the Sho Tay rally at the race track) stayed only long enough to imbibe a beer or Irish coffee, and engage in [...]

Our Arcadia High School RYLA students led the meeting, which was filled with lots of excitement.  So much, in fact, there was only time for one recognition.  Jim Rider was fined $100 for his newly-shaved head.  His new hairstyle was part of his very successful fundraising for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which supports children in [...]

Dave Didier announced the Arroyo Pacific Academy student of the quarter (for Spring, 2010), and the Arcadia High School students of the month (one student for January and three for February, 2010). The honorees are as follows:  (1) Desiree Strong, Arroyo Pacific Academy’s Student of the Quarter for Spring, 2010 ; (2) Jared Contreras, Arcadia [...]

The First Lady President of the Greatest Club in the World  announced that they have sold their palacial estate in Sierra Madre and are heading to the frigid clime of  Oregon. They will spend some time at their Vacation castle at Lake Tahoe. But most importantly, she promised to attend all of our social events! [...]

The much anticipated VIP lunch is set for April 30, 2010 . Pick up and fill out the form and give to or email Laura Friedman, so she can do the formal invites.

March 26, 2010, is at the Arboretum. Let Allen Yack know if you CAN”T make it for a head count.

Once again George surprised and entertained with his spicy Mardis Gras reminder of the fun time to be had April 10, 2010. He also reminded us  of  the auction items to be had, including a week in the extravagant condominium of the Jensens on Waikiki beach with a view of Diamond Head, or in a [...]