President Chandra's Bulletin |
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This past week, our club was visited by long time Rotarian and former city council member, Gary Capata. We were all very happy to see him and catch up a bit. We began our meeting with RoseAnne Ruccello leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chris Doherty followed with Inspiration by sharing how his life has been so much more meaningful now that he has a growing family and is serving as a Rotarian. Gary Capata stepped up to provide us with the humor. I must admit, I miss Gary's renown calculation that only an accountant could come up with to determine how much a member should be fined for one of their birthdays or anniversaries. We continued on with President-Elect Mike Gerard presiding over Sergeant At Arms duty. Programs Chair Mark Montgomery introduced our guest speaker Daniel Pham. |
Mr. Pham is a distinguished professional photographer that has won over 200 medal awards for his photos in the categories of sports, nature, wildlife, and fashion. Many of his photos have been featured in magazines and newspapers including the LA Times, the Orange County Register, Beauty Magazine and various pageantry, sports and wildlife publications.
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As pageant and fashion photographer, Mr. Pham has worked at over 150 local, state and national pageants including Ms. America, for which President Trump was the original owner, Miss California, Miss OC, Miss Global, LA Fashion Week, NY Fashion week, OC Fashion week, Art Heart fashion week and the Victoria's Secret fashion show. |
Mr. Pham is a member of a prestigious network of photographers that are sent around the world for coveted assignments in some of the most exotic locations. He brought along several of his award winning prints. From the lady that was 118 years old, to the Buddhist monks, to children and the water buffalo, to the matriarchal villages, each photo told its own story about the people, place and time. It was truly inspirational to hear the stories from these far away places that appear to be frozen in time. Mr. Pham also brought along various metals that he received from different countries as well as the letter or service and the metal awarded by President Donald Trump. |
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August
Wedding Anniversaries
Taje Gill 8/22
Dale Stinchfield
8/26
Bill Nguyen
8/31
Club Anniversaries
Mike Gerard 8/20
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One very interesting fact about Mr. Pham is that the photography has always been a hobby, done one the side of his actual day job. Mr. Pham is actually a semiconductor design and test engineer that worked at Broadcom for 25 years. He fondly recalled those days working with its founders, Henry Samueli and Henry Nicholas.
Coming up at the end of August, the City of Laguna Niguel’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the 3-day Sea Country Festival starting Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th. This end-of-summer event will include music, rides, games, food, and much more! Our club will be hosting a booth. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Please RSVP in the Sea Country Festival details below to assist in our Rotary booth. There will be different shifts available over that weekend.
We have lots of projects and events to look forward to throughout the rest of year. Please mark your calendars! We are here to serve and appreciate the time and effort our members contribute toward our community.
Yours in Service,
Chandra Chell
2022-23 President
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Friday August 19, 2022 Meeting - "Render Unto Caesar, A Brief History of Taxation" by Dale Stinchfield |
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Our fellow Rotarian Dale Stinchfield will present "Render Unto Caesar, A Brief History of Taxation". Dale has been a Rotarian for 45 years. He is a Past President of our Club and has been the Chairman of the District Conference three to four times, as well as a Paul Harris Fellow and Fundraiser.
Dale began his career working for a Big 8 public accounting firm. During that time, Sees Candy was one of his large audit clients. Dale opened Stinchfield & Co., one of two public accounting firms located in Laguna Niguel, in 1977.
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Dale commuted to Laguna Niguel daily from his home in Villa Park for many years before permanently moving here in 1989. Dale and his wife Susie have two daughters, Kathy and Laura, and five grandchildren.
Friday, August 19, 2022
Romeo Cucina Restaurant
28241 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(corner of Greenfield Dr. and Rancho Niguel Rd.)
11:45 am - Socialize
12:00pm - Meeting Called to Order and Enjoy Lunch!
12:30pm - Speaker Program Begins
1:00pm - Meeting Adjournment
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Next Rotary Board Meeting on Thursday August 18, 2022 |
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Board members are requested to join us for our monthly meeting at OC Local Taproom. We have lots to discuss for the many activities on our Calendar of Events. We need your participation, - agenda is to follow!
Thursday August 18, 2022
4:30p.m.
OC Local Taproom
30100 Town Center Drive Suite A
Laguna Niguel, CA
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Rotary Calendar of Events |
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August 18, 2022 4:30p.m. - Club Board Meeting at OC Local Taproom
August 19, 2022 12:00p.m. - Club meeting featuring Dale Stinchfield on "Render Unto Caesar, The History of Taxation" at Romeo Cucina
August 20, 2022 - District 5320 Membership Training at District Office in Orange
August 26, 2022 12:00p.m. - Club meeting featuring Charlie Barr from the Rose Parade
August 26 - 28, 2022 - Laguna Niguel Sea Country Festival 2022 on Dorine and El Lazo, in between the Laguna Niguel Design Center and the Chet Holifield Federal Building.
September 1, 2022 - San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club's "Rotary Del Mar Races" Event.
September 2, 2022 - Labor Day Weekend; No meeting
September 9, 2022 12:00p.m. - Club meeting featuring Wen Chen, Cultural Chinese Expert at Romeo Cucina
September 9 - 11, 2022 - Rotary "Source to the Sea" Summit, Hosted by the Newport Beach Global Rotary Club in the Newport Beach Back Bay Area
September 16, 2022 12:00p.m. - Club Meeting Featuring Honor Flight Recap presented by Jim McGinley & Mark Montgomery at Romeo Cucina
September 22, 2022 - Mayor's Breakfast of Compassion at Crown Valley Community Center in Laguna Niguel
September 23, 2022 12:00p.m. - Club Meeting Featuring District 5320 Membership Chair Anabella Bonfa at Romeo Cucina
September 30, 2022 12:00p.m. - Club Meeting Featuring Victoria Morgan from Bis Kids charity at Romeo Cucina
October 7, 2022 12:00pm- Club Meeting District 5320 Marketing Chair and GIVSUM CEO Shawn Wehan at Romeo Cucina
October 14, 2022 12:00p.m. - Club Meeting featuring Hope Worldwide of Zimbabwe at Romeo Cucina
October 14, 2022 - District 5320 Gala, Old Ranch Country Club, Seal Beach
October 22, 2022 - Annual Oktoberfest Event at Mark Montgomery's Home
December 10, 2022 - Christmas Party for Glennwood Home in Laguna Beach
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All Hands on Deck - Volunteers Needed for the Laguna Niguel 2022 Sea Country Festival |
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August 26-28, 2022
Near the Laguna Niguel Design Center
& the Chet Holifield Federal Building
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We will be hosting our Rotary booth for this entire weekend. This end-of-summer event will include two stages of music and entertainment, rides, games, food, a wine and beer garden, and a "Taste of Laguna Niguel". We have brand new marketing materials to hand out to prospective members and need your help to man our booth! This is a great opportunity to talk to members of our community that might want to join our club! Please RSVP to Chandra Chell with the shift you would like to work.
Friday August 26th
5pm to 7:30pm
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday August 27th
12pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday August 28th
12:00pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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San Juan Capistrano "Rotary Del Mar Races" Event |
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The San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club has extended an invitation to their Del Mar Race Day event on Thursday September 1st. For those that are interested in attending, please contact Chandra Chell so we can ensure that you're added to the guest list for this event. |
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Newport Beach Rotary "Source to the Sea" Summit Wine Tasting Event |
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2022 - 2023 Board of Directors |
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President - Chandra Chell
Immediate Past President - Eileen Gomez
President Elect - Mike Gerard
Vice President - Stewart Mims
Secretary - Ivy Leeson
Treasurer - RoseAnne Ruccello
Sergeant at Arms - Rischi Paul Sharma
Scholarship Committee - Stewart Mims, Taje Gill, Bill Nguyen
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Membership Chair - David Weiss
Programs Chair - Mark Montgomery
Community Services Chair - Marilyn Crary
Board Members at Large - Kim Douglas, Jim McGinley
Foundation Chair - John Veytia
International Co-Chairs - Bruce Birkeland, Kristin Epperson
Youth Chair - Taje Gill
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The Rotarian's Four-Way Test
of the things we think, say or do!
First - Is it the TRUTH?
Second - is it FAIR to all concerned?
Third - Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Fourth - Will it be BENEFICIAL to ALL concerned?
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