The Weekly Publication of The Rotary Club of Downey, California Volume 88 Issue 25 December 20, 2011 Downey is a city with a rich aerospace history. Vultee BT-13 Apollo Command Module Children’s Christmas Party Ed Potter supplying the music for Rotarians and their guests of teachers and children from Downey Unified School District. All enjoyed lunch together and had a special visit from…. Space Shuttle …Santa Claus. Who brought each child a gift and some treats to enjoy. It was a wonderful afternoon that warmed the hearts of all in attendance. Well ,except for maybe those Rotarians over on the next page that... What’s Going On? ...didn’t have any of our guests sitting at their table. Hmmm...surely a fine is in order for these Rotarians. December 21—Movie Night and Christmas Party December 27—DARK January 3—DARK January 10—District Breakfast with RI Foundation General Manager John Osterlund January 17—Pete Bowen; Prez Diane says this one you do not want to miss. *February 8 to 12 2012— Humanitarian Trip to Puerto Rico. *March 17, 2012—Rotary Day of Service *March 24, 2012— Arc Walk for Independence Movie Night and Christmas Social The Club Movie Night will be Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, with Robert Downey Jr, on Wednesday Dec. 21, at 5pm. Sign ups are being taken or see Larry Garces. Following the Movie Night we will be meeting at Granata’s for Christmas Social. Even if you can’t make the movie, come to the Christmas Social for some Tapa’s around 7-7:30 p.m. Invocation: TBA Pledge: TBA *April 19 to 22— District Conference in San Diego Greeter: TBA Finemaster: TBA *not a regularly scheduled club Songs: Bob & Wayne Club Duties Kalyan Banerjee, RI President Brad Robinson, District Governor Diane Davis, Club President Rotary Club of Downey Officers 2011-2012 President ……………………………………...……….. Diane Davis President-Elect ………………………………………..Ray Andazola Vice President ………………...…………………….William Medina Secretary ….……………………………………….Patricia Megallon Treasurer ……………………………...Paul Velasco & Paul Mathys Club Service ………………………………..………. …Larry Garces Community Service ………..…..Larry McGrew & Russell Skersick International ………………………………………...Tom Hutchinson New Generations (Youth)…………………….…….……Alex Lopez Vocational Service ……………………………..….… Manny Castro Past President…………………………………..……....Ingrid Martin Membership…………..……………………….......Kevin MacDonald Foundation…………………………………….…………..Ray Brown Need a Make Up? How about one of these local clubs Or find a club anywhere in the world at www.rotary.org and click on the Club Locator Cerritos-Artesia 1215 Downey 1200 Del Amo (Torrance) 1210 Paramount 1210 South Gate La Mirada Montebello Norwalk 1215 1215 1200 1200 Bellflower Pico Rivera RioHondo-Vernon 1730 1200 1200 Whittier 1200 Monday Hometown Buffet 562-404-1993 Dist. 5320 Tuesday Rio Hondo Event Ctr. 562-413-4001 Dist. 5280 The Depot Rest., Torrance 310-793-7070 Dist. 5280 Progress Park Plaza 562-822-7000 Dist. 5280 Wednesday SG Municipal Auditorium 951-855-6095 Dist. 5280 Clearman’s Northwood Inn 714-994-4299 Dist. 5320 Montebello C. C. 626-524-1962 Dist. 5300 Sizzler Rest., Norwalk 562-477-6121 Dist. 5320 Thursday Hollywood Sports Park 562-412-5104 Dist. 5280 Dal Rae Restaurant 562-467-8900 Dist. 5300 Stevens Steak House 562-928-2118 Dist. 5280 Friday Radisson Hotel, Whittier 562-696-1643 Dist. 5320