December 1, 2022

Its hard to believe its already December now that I've returned from a two week trip in 'Egypt. Feels like I was gone for a month. The tour started off in Cairo where we went to Giza Plateau to see the pyramids. Then we flew down to Luxor to see the sites along the Nile that included Karnak, Luxor Temple, Abydos, Dendera and a balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings. Then came the cruise down the Nile to see the Aswan Quarry, Elephantine Island and the Temple of Isis. From there, we then flew back to Cairo to tour the other pyramid sites (Red, Bent, Step), and the underground Sarapeum. The last day we got to tour the Sphinx enclosure and go into the King's Chamber, Queen's Chamber and Subterranean Chamber of Grand Pyramid. This was truly the trip of a lifetime!

I'd like to thank President-Elect Mike Gerard for handling club business while I was out of the country. He ran the November 15th meeting featuring Cybersecurity Expert Ed Pscheidt and fellow Rotarian from Mission Viejo whom provided a compelling presentation. Also this past month, Devi Pillai led the charge to have our club participate in the Niguel Botanical Preserve's Fall Planting Event. As always, Monty McDivitt and his crew made this a turnkey event for anyone in the community that wished to come help out. They truly appreciated that our club supported their event.

This Saturday December 3rd, we'll host a holiday party for the Glennwood House young adult residents in Laguna Beach. This is truly a heartwarming event for the residents as they get to celebrate the joy of the holiday season. Many of them will even remember us from previous years' parties. Marilyn Crary has organized this event and will have Riley the Magician come entertain the residents in addition to getting their photos with Santa Claus. Please RSVP below if you would like to join us!

Next week, our guest speaker will be Chris Skorina, the District Governor nominated for 2024 - 2025. He will give us a presentation on the importance of the Rotary International Foundation and why each club should contribute each year, and which projects use the funds from the Foundation.

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

Glennwood House of Laguna Beach Holiday Party

Next Club Meeting - Tuesday December 6, 2022 -

Chris Skorina on the Rotary International Foundation

Chris Skorina

Chris Skorina has been a Rotarian for 10 years. He is past president of the Mission Viejo Rotary Club and has had numerous district level positions, including service on the Advisory Board, Finance Committee and as Youth Protection Officer.  He is a graduate of the Rotary Leadership Institute and a member of the Paul Harris Society, the Bequest Society and the PolioPlus Society.  He is currently the District Governor Nominee and scheduled to serve as District Governor in the 2024-2025 Rotary Year.  He also currently serves as the District’s Annual Fund Chair.  The Annual Fund will be the subject of his talk today.

Professionally, Chris is founder and owner of Skorina Law, P.C., a full-service litigation firm handling business and personal injury matters throughout the State of California. He and wife Kristie have 3 children, one grandchild and reside in Ladera Ranch, California.

Tuesday December 6, 2022

12:00p.m.

Crown Valley Community Center

Think Tank Conference Room on First Floor

29751 Crown Valley Parkway

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

(located in Crown Valley Park)

Light lunch from Brooklyn Pizzeria and Market will be provided for $20; Facility Rental Fee of $5 paid by all not having lunch.

Laguna Niguel Chamber Holiday Party

As members of the Laguna Niguel Chamber, our Rotarians may attend the Chamber events at the Chamber member rate.

December 3, 2022 10:00a.m. -12:00p.m. - Christmas Party for the Glennwood Home residents in Laguna Beach

December 3, 2022 5:00p.m. - Laguna Niguel Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 6, 2022 12:00p.m. - Club Meeting featuring Rotary District 5320 Governor Elect Chris Skorina at Crown Valley Community Center

December 8, 2022 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. - Chamber Holiday Party at Aventura Sailing Clubhouse in Dana Point

December 10, 2022 10:00a.m. - Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade

December 20, 2022 12:00p.m. - Club Meeting featuring Mark Montgomery's trip to Africa

January 10, 2023 12:00p.m. - Club Meeting at Crown Valley Community Center

December Milestones

Birthdays

John Veytia - 12/3

Kristin Epperson - 12/11

David Weiss - 12/11

Pat Bates - 12/15

Rischi Paul Sharma - 12/18

Birthdays Continued...

Taje Gill - 12/23

Ken Tokash - 12/31

Wedding Anniversaries

Mara James - 12/19

President - Chandra Chell

President Elect - Mike Gerard

Vice President - Stewart Mims

Secretary - Ivy Leeson

Treasurer - RoseAnne Ruccello

Immediate Past President - Eileen Gomez

Sergeant at Arms - Rischi Paul Sharma

Scholarship Committee - Stewart Mims, Taje Gill, Bill Nguyen