President Eileen's News Flash!

June 15, 2022

To My Esteemed and Amazing Fellow Rotarians!

The Summer Concert Series 2022 has launched in Laguna Niguel! These concerts are free to the public and are always a blast! There were so many people out on Friday with picnic baskets and dancing shoes to enjoy the amazing music by Family Style! The next band that will be rocking the house is Electric Vinyl! They will be performing on Friday, June 24th at 6;30 p.m. so don't miss out! The concerts are held outdoors at the Crown Valley Park Amphitheater. Blankets and chairs may be placed out in the amphitheater beginning at 6:00 a.m. on concert days. You can bring low back chairs and blankets however, blankets with plastic backing/tarps will be removed. Pets, roller blades, skateboards, scooters or glass containers are NOT permitted. There will also be food trucks from Ruby's Diner, Fiesta Gourmet and Screamin' Ice Cream at each concert in case you forget to bring a picnic basket filled with your favorite goodies! Be sure to get out and enjoy the free concerts in the park and see the flyer below for upcoming bands and dates!

Please be sure to RSVP by clicking on the appropriate link below to let us know if you will be attending "A Night In Tuscany Transition Dinner" on July 16th at 4:00 p.m. at Mark Montgomery's House! The cost is $50 per person which includes a delicious Italian dinner, dessert, raffle prizes, wine, and more!

A Night In Tuscany Transition Dinner!

LOCATION
The Montgomery Villa, 20 Sentry Hill, Laguna Niguel

DATE AND TIME
07/16/22 4:00pm - 07/16/22 8:30pm

Please come out to have dinner with your Fellow Rotarians and show your support for your Outgoing and Incoming Presidents and New Board!

I'll be there!

Maybe

I can't make it

Rotarians enjoyed an intimate Fireside Chat and a delicious lunch! Those in attendance were able to discuss future plans with President-Elect Chandra Chell and much more! We are excited for "A Night In Tuscany" for the passing of the crown and to welcome the new board members! President-Elect Chandra has so many amazing projects and plans in the works so please come out to show your support on July 16th at The Montgomery Villa!

Attention Board Members - The Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 16th is cancelled.

THE ROTARY FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

We are collecting items for our big fundraiser in October! Please bring your items to a Friday lunch meeting for our Silent Auction Fundraiser! Here is a list to give you some ideas of what would make great auction items! The Rotary Fundraising Committee thanks you in advance!

President Eileen Gomez

June

Birthdays

Chris Doherty

6/13

Elaine Gennawey

6/7

Bill Nguyen

6/6

Dale Stinchfield

6/16

Wedding Anniversaries

Bruce Birkeland

6/12

Kristin Epperson

6/21

Ellen Fine

6/13

Stewart Mims

6/6

Ron Waters

6/15

Club Anniversaries

Miles Sterling

6/29/1999

Dale Stinchfield

6/1/1977

Upcoming

Guest Speakers

6/10

Fireside Chat

6/17

Steve Bender, President, Newport Beach Rotary Club

6/24

Scholarship Recipient Lunch with Parents

Next Board Meeting Scheduled for June 16th is Cancelled

We are always looking for great speakers in our community! Please be sure to forward names and email addresses to me for any individuals in our community that you would like to have come out and speak to our Rotary Club! We have lots of great programs scheduled and we look forward to many more with your help! We are planning some great programs so please be sure to join us for lunch on Friday's at noon so you don't miss out!

Serving To Change Lives,

Eileen

Eileen Gomez

2021-22 President

Rotary Club of Laguna Niguel

Our Next Meeting is on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Noon at

Romeo Cucina Restaurant in Laguna Niguel!

Ivy Leeson, Director of Philanthropy for Southern California Opportunity International

Please join us to welcome our newest member and Guest Speaker, Ivy Leeson!

Ivy is joining us as a Past President of Signal Hill Rotary Club! She is currently the Director of Philanthropy for Southern California Opportunity International. She has served in many roles during her career including Resource Developer for Pacific Clinics in Pasadena; Loaned Executive for United Way of Greater Los Angeles in the area of Emerging Markets; Executive Director for Asian Business Association, Los Angeles; President for The California Network, Inglewood specializing in Fundraising for Housing, NeighborWorks Programs, a pilot program; and Vice President of Development for spcLA, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Los Angeles. Ivy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics and Administration from California State University Long Beach and has completed M.A. courses in Strategic Organizational Leadership from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Ivy currently volunteers her time serving her community through many organizations including Alzheimer's Association, Orange County Chapter; 2010-2011 President of the Rotary Club of Signal Hill; Board of Directors and President of the Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce; Board of Directors and Strategic Planning Council Member for Girl Scouts Council - Spanish Trails in Pomona, and so much more!