Celebrate Manhattan Beach 2023

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THANK YOU MANHATTAN BEACH ROTARY CLUB

FOR ALL YOU DO TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Jim & Joanne Hunter

Welcome to the 2023 Manhattan Beach Rotary Celebrate Manhattan Beach!

Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Fellow Rotarians,

Welcome to Celebrate Manhattan Beach! This annual fundraiser, hosted by the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach, supports essential humanitarian projects in our community, surrounding areas in need, and across the globe. Tonight, we come together as Rotary Club members, guests, and sponsors to revel in our extraordinary city and embrace the unparalleled sense of community we share.

Manhattan Beach Rotary is a community-driven service organization with a mission to enrich the lives of our neighbors and extend a helping hand wherever it's needed most. Our devoted members work relentlessly to address our community's most pressing challenges, backed by Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, which channel generous donations into powerful grants that fund our initiatives locally and worldwide.

Locally, our Foundation awards over $60,000 in scholarships to graduating high school students at Mira Costa and El Camino College, empowering them to pursue their dreams of higher education. Globally, we join a strong network of 1.4 million members spanning 46,000 clubs in 200 countries, all steadfastly committed to "Service Above Self."

Tonight, we also have the honor of recognizing Jim Hunter for his lifetime of dedication to Service Above Self. Thank you, Jim, for your unwavering commitment to furthering Rotary's mission worldwide.

As you indulge in the evening's festivities, we encourage you to engage with our members and explore the profound impact of our projects on our local community and beyond. Our collective efforts create lasting change by promoting literacy, fostering peace, addressing water scarcity, and improving health, including the ongoing battle to eradicate polio worldwide.

We are deeply grateful for your attendance and generous support, which enable our service projects to thrive. I am honored to serve as president of our exceptional Rotary Club, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you for joining us tonight.

Let us savor the evening, form new friendships, and take pride in the meaningful impact we make through our generosity at this event.

Thank you for attending and for your unwavering support of the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club's projects and scholarships throughout the year!

In service,

Gerry Morton

President, Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach

Dear

Fellow Rotarians & Friends,

I want to thank you all so much for being here at Celebrate Manhattan Beach to show your support for the wonderful work that Rotary does for our community, locally and internationally. We are a unique organization in that every dollar raised gets to go exactly where it is needed without paying a staff. We are a 100% volunteer organization made up of Manhattan Beach community members living by the motto “Service above Self”. With your help we are making a difference in people's lives bringing hope, joy, and change, and doing our best to make this world a better place for all.

I want to say a very special thank you to our Honoree’s, Jim & Joanne Hunter, who exemplify "Service above Self". We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for leading the way and for being the example that everyone should follow. You are the definition of "actions speak louder than words".

My first introduction to Rotary was when I was 11 years old- it was a holiday fundraiser put on by Rotary. My father and mother took me because they were both Rotarians in the Everett Rotary Club in Washington state. At a young age, I started to understand the value of giving back and Rotary has shown me the way. Then I was lucky enough to be asked to join this premier organization (because it is an honor) and have been a proud Rotarian since 2005!

Rotary allows us to give back. The Four Avenues of Service, Vocational, Community, International, and Club Service allow us all in the club to focus our attention on what fits us best and where our service can do the best good. We get to do all of this while building amazing friendships and having fun. If you are interested in learning more about joining, ask the Rotarian at your table how to get involved.

Celebrate Manhattan Beach is an event that was started in 1992 and has grown every year and has become the signature fundraiser for our club. Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to put this event together and make each year better.

As President of this club for 2023-24, I want to thank everyone in advance for your generosity and your attendance. Help us to make this a record-shattering year so we can give more to those in need.

Yours in Rotary,

Lisa Hemmat-Lupercio

Lisa Hemmat-Lupercio President-Elect, Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach

IMPROVING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES IS THE LIFE BLOOD OF A BETTER WORLD. THANK YOU MANHATTAN BEACH ROTARY!

Debby Arnold & Walt Zipperman

Hunger hides in every community. That’s why Rotary clubs support programs to provide healthy food and develop sustainable solutions to food insecurity. Fighting hunger to build stronger communities — that’s what people of action do. Learn more at Rotary.org.

Let's Celebrate!

On behalf of the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach, I welcome you to one of the most entertaining and fulfilling events of the year, Celebrate Manhattan Beach!

The money we raise tonight will be used to facilitate the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club’s outreach both locally and internationally in 2023-2024. Every donation tonight will underwrite 12 months of “Service Above Self” devotion, grace, sincere caring and compassionate sharing from all of the Rotarians in our Club.

This event would not have been possible without the generosity of you and our community. Our sincere appreciation for your kindness and support!

We would like to give a special acknowledgement to our Rotarians who have worked countless hours during the past few months to make this night possible; we are grateful for everything you have done:

Debbie Goldberg, Bruce Greenspon, Dan Graham, Gerry Morton, Hilary Mahan, Bryon Bos, Geoff Bremer, Norm Levin, Lisa Hemmat-Lupercio, Jim McFarland, Debby Arnold, Kelly Stroman, David Gendron, Shannon Ryan, Tarek Shaer, Jesse Torres, Sandesha Singh and Larry Johnson.

Thank you for your presence and your generosity. Please enjoy the celebration!

With warm regards,

Jordan Holbert

Celebrate Manhattan Beach 2023

Chair

Congratulations to Manhattan Beach Rotary for another successful year in helping those in need.

NORM & CLAUDIA LEVIN

What is Rotary?

THE ROTARY MOTTO “Service above self”

Your contribution is a selfless act of goodwill towards others.

People often say, “I have heard of Rotary before, but what is it?”. That question is usually followed by “What exactly does Rotary do?”.

THE MISSION OF ROTARY

The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Rotary International helps in maintaining or providing the very bare essentials for people unable to help themselves. This can be in the form of providing potable water, medical care, medicine, housing, schooling or clothing. Your sponsorship will assist our club and Rotary International to fulfill those needs.

RECOGNITION

When you donate to the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach you contribute to the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves. However it is also important to note that your contribution is sincerely appreciated and recognized by our members and the local community. Your company name will be featured in our annual program as well as on our club website and our Celebrate Manhattan Beach website.

WHAT DOES ROTARY DO?

Simply put, Rotarians provide help to those that either do not have the resources, or the ability to help themselves. More specifically Rotary International has a number of overarching goals:

1 TO ERADICATE POLIO

2 TO PROVIDE CLEAN PORTABLE WATER WORLDWIDE

3 TO PROMOTE LITERACY

Additionally, Rotary International funds numerous global projects, helping not only in areas of disaster relief and famine but also running an unparalleled international youth exchange program, friendship exchanges and work study exchanges in order to foster and develop long lasting international relationships.

Community Service

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We are deeply rooted in the community and to that extent, Community Service projects allow us to support, enable and empower those in need, both here in Manhattan Beach and outside.

Here are some of the projects we undertook providing financial and volunteer support:

• Donation Collection Drive for the Warrior Warehouse on base at Camp Pendleton.

• Partnered with Hawthorne/LAX/Lennox Rotary Club to prepare and deliver Holiday Food Boxes during Christmas and Easter to families selected by Lennox School District.

• Work with the Friendship Foundation where we sponsored children to attend a socially inclusive full day summer camp that engages participants and volunteers in a variety of activities including art, music, science, dance, cooking, field trips and sports.

• Mentored children at P.S. I Love You’s Day at the Beach as well as provided financial support for their classroom activities which children experience a healthy sense of self, feel loved and believe they can accomplish great things.

• Sponsored field trips for students from Hawthorne School’s to the Roundhouse Aquarium where they learned all about our bay’s marine life as well got to experience the beauty of our ocean.

• Worked on Operation Teddy Bear project where we provided financial support as well is manpower in assembling, transporting and handing out bags containing books, writing supplies and other gifts to the delight of the students on Moffet Elementary school in Lennox.

• We packaged over 25,000 meals with Rise Against Hunger to be distributed to local families in need.

• We will successfully progress towards our goal of eliminating poverty housing throughout the world – starting in our own backyard, through Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles Build Day.

• Hosted a Holiday Luncheon for the seniors are the Joslyn Center.

Vocational & Youth Service

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The future belongs to our children and through various school projects, Manhattan Beach Rotary Club motivates, celebrates and participates in education of our young students, both in Manhattan Beach and the surrounding lower income neighborhoods.

• Awarding over $60,000 in scholarships to graduating high school students at Mira Costa and El Camino College, empowering them to pursue a higher education.

• Richstone Family Center Our members have participated in a weekly tutoring program over a period of eight months, at Richstone Family Center in Hawthorne; this is part of the after school program for the mostly Title I students.

• Rotary Reads Rotary members brought the joy of reading to 50 Manhattan Beach elementary school classes by taking part in their story time and reading from a variety of enchanting books. In addition, the Club has contributed $1000 to our 5 MBUSD Librarians to purchase necessary books and material for their respective school libraries.

• Music Awards Our club has contributed more than $8,000 in awards to MBMS and MCHS music competition winners, as well as the MBPD Police Officer of The Year and MBFD Firefighter of The Year.

• Career Day Members have taken part in Career Day presentations at Lennox Academy High School and Environmental Charter High School, sharing their experience and word of wisdom with the students as they graduate from high school and consider higher education or a profession as their next step in life.

We donated scholarships to students in need to attend a 24 week entrepreneurial program where they had the opportunity to create a real business. At the YEA Investor Panel in April, like Shark Tank, the students individually presented their business plans and time to pitch their start up costs, marketing plans and future expansion.

International Service

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The Manhattan Beach Rotary Club supports humanitarian efforts globally through International Service. We have been fortunate to be able to support projects around the globe; making the world a better place for those directly benefiting from our service above self. Highlights of past projects include:

• Contributed $2,000 to the Rotary Ukraine Refugee Disaster Relief Fund

• Built homes for displaced families in Colombia.

• Helped reduce the occurrence of tuberculosis in Peru by funding the purchase of tuberculosis screening equipment to be deployed at a local hospital.

• Supported Global Grants to end human trafficking in Zambia and build clean water wells in Kenya.

• Funded the build out of two computer labs to provide access to technology, education, and literacy for children at a special needs school in Culebra, Puerto Rico and an orphanage in Zimbabwe, Africa.

• Helped fund the re-building of infrastructure at the YWCA in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

• Supported a youth leadership humanitarian trip to Puerto Rico to provide post hurricane support to the island.

• Partnered with USC’s Dental Humanitarian Outreach Program to support pro-bono health care services in Panama delivered by their student dentists.

• Partnered with the Santa Monica Rotary Club to fund the build out of a clean water well in El Salvador.

• Partnered with Rotary clubs around the world to fund and build a clean water well in Niger.

Thank you

Celebrate Manhattan Beach would not have happened without the extraordinary efforts of our ever expanding Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach membership.

CELEBRATE MANHATTAN BEACH TEAM

Our sincerest gratitude extends to each and every one of you. We deeply appreciate your hard work and generosity in making Celebrate Manhattan Beach a resounding success.

Jordan Holbert

Debbie Goldberg, Bruce Greenspon, Dan Graham, Gerry Morton, Hilary Mahan, Bryon Bos, Geoff Bremer, Norm Levin, Lisa Hemmat-Lupercio, Jim McFarland, Debby Arnold, Kelly Stroman, David Gendron, Shannon Ryan, Tarek Shaer, Jesse Torres, Sandesha Singh and Larry Johnson.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Jim & Joanne Hunter • Debby Arnold & Walt Zipperman

Barbara Matles / TravelStore • SeaDream Yacht Club

Norm & Claudia Levin • Harris & Margaret Bass

Shannon Ryan Wealth Management Group

Chevron • Susan & Bill Bloomfield • UBS - John Acker CFP CIMA

Charlie & Weezie Steinmetz • Kinecta Federal Credit Union • Skechers

TPC • Harrison & Chrissie Clay • LAcarGUY • Lido di Manhattan

Continental Development • Jan Rhees LLC

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THANK YOU TO OUR ROTARY VOLUNTEERS AND TO EACH OF YOU PERSONALLY FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF MB ROTARY'S PROJECTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE COMING YEAR! HERE’S TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF SERVICE ABOVE SELF!

Harris & Margaret Bass

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$1,700 value

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The Strand House Gourmet Dinner For 10 in the Private Cellar with Wine Pairings

Six-course dinner with wine pairings for 10 in the private wine cellar of The Strand House. Chef Chris Park presents a colorful menu of traditional dishes expressed with new and exciting interpretations.

The freshest produce, meats and seafoods are hand-selected from local farms. Every dish is created with complex flavors and subtle textures, and each course is thoughtfully paired with unique wines from The Strand House’s private cellar.

Tuesday - Friday only, not available in December.

$3,500 value

Paso Robles Dream House 4 Night Stay

Enjoy four nights of comfort and style in this beautifully decorated home, as you join us in Paso Robles wine country. With a view of hillside oaks, Paso Dream has a rural feel but is close to downtown. The open floor plan includes a great room, large kitchen and dining space for a crowd, 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 down. Sleeps up to 10: 4 bedroom, 3 baths. No pets allowed.

*Daily cleaning service not included but can be arranged. Winner will be responsible for the cleaning service after their stay.

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SeaDream's Mediterranean Awaits

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Casual, modernized and personalized luxury, unlike any other travel experience. This is your Yacht. This is your SeaDream. Personalized and intimate, the luxury Mediterranean Cruises offer a remarkably different yachting experience. Sailing through some of the most famous ports in the French and Italian Riviera, Greek Isles, the Spanish Mediterranean coast, and to many less crowded yet beautiful ports in the region, our club members trust us to deliver an unforgettable experience. When you wish to explore the Mediterranean, you’ll find you’re at home as a guest aboard one of our yachts.

A vast array of special services, activities, water toys, cuisine, wine and premium drinks, and gratuities are provided through SeaDream’s inclusive fare. SeaDream features plentiful open deck spaces, including dining and lounging al fresco, with all activities offered in the open air.

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Tastes of India Dinner Party for 10

A culinary experience you won't want to miss! Enjoy a delicious, homemade Indian meal prepared by Rotarian Nina Patel for 10 guests, experiencing the tastes of India in the comfort of your home. You may choose a formal sit-down dinner or enjoy the tantalizing flavors of Indian street food in a casual setting.

This package includes decorations for the main table, an opportunity for the hostess to be dressed in Indian clothes, Indian music, and parting gifts of Indian spices for each couple/guest with free refills for one year. Delivery restricted to the South Bay area.

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Kinecta Ice Cream Truck + BBQ

Get your guest list ready! Whether you are hosting a graduation party, block party or office function, you’ll have what you need to create a unique experience for your guests. Included are four hours of the Kinecta ice cream truck stocked with up to 2,000 treats and their BBQ rig big enough to feed 50 people. Package includes the BBQ, sides, plates, utensils, cooking and serving staff, etc. All you need is your closest 50 friends and family!! Must be used within a 25-mile radius of Manhattan Beach. The truck can be scheduled for weekends or weekdays (pending availability).

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Jordan Winery Chateau Stay • A Taste Of France

Includes a bottle of 2020 Chardonnay and 2018 Cabernet

An exclusive getaway at Jordan Vineyard & Winery. Your experience will include an overnight stay for two people (one room) in the estate suites. Since1976, the Jordan family has been heralded for it's elegant wines, culinary excellence and gracious hospitality. Jordan Vineyard and Winery lies tucked into the hills of Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, where the iconic Jordan chateau, inspired by the great estates of France, overlooks 1200 acres of rolling hills and vineyards with three quarters of the land dedicated to natural habitat. Today, second generation proprieter, John Jordan continues to build upon the legacy of his parents, preserving the timeless winemaking qualities of balance, finesse, and food affinity.

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DO MORE THAN YOU THOUGHT POSSIBLE WITH ROTARY

Rotary is a global network of clubs with 1.4 million members — neighbors, friends, leaders, and problemsolvers just like you.

We apply our diverse perspectives and collective expertise to support one another and tackle the most persistent issues that our communities face.

JOIN US TO:

• Connect with other people of action

• Form new friendships and build your network

• Find creative ways to meet community needs

• Gain new skills and grow as a leader

Rotary members and professional educators host the Multidistrict RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Academy, a community service and leadership training program for approximately 100 high school students. The curriculum includes conducting a simulated service project, team building exercises, and an introduction to Rotary principles of Service Above Self.

THE ROTARY MOTTO

“Service above self”

Volunteers joined members of the Rotary Club of Bahia de Jaltemba-La Penita, high school students, and their parents for a week renovating the Escuela Preparatoria 20 de Noviembre in Las Varas, Mexico.

We are proud to support our Rotary Club and its members.

- HARRISON & CHRISSIE CLAY