A new a Rotary year is upon us, and I am humbled and honored to be the new president of our club. My focus this year will be Minds Matter: Prioritizing Mental Health. A lot of work still needs to be done to destigmatize mental health conditions, and to ensure access to quality mental health care for all. I hope our club can partner with the Mental Health cause-based Rotary Club to work on these important issues.
Photo Credit: Los Angeles Times
I am very proud that our club is the lead club for a reverse Global Grant to provide microfinancing to small businesses in South Los Angeles. Microfinancing is the process of providing small-dollar loans to small businesses, along with education and mentorship to help businesses flourish. Our club is joined by a Rotary club in Costa Rica to lead the project.
This year we will continue to fight human trafficking, and also continue our support of the three groups of girls currently housed at the Lodge – the foster kids, the girls who were victims of human trafficking, and the unhoused Pierce College students. We will continue to look for ways to assist the staff at the Lodge in serving the needs of these girls and young women.
Our new Rotary District Governor Makiko has issued a challenge to all of the clubs in District 5280:
Increase membership;
Increase giving to the Rotary International Foundation; and
Raise awareness of Rotary
Therefore, I issue a challenge to each of you:
If you are a member, sponsor at least one new member this year. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining us!
Consider giving to the Rotary International Foundation to support the work Rotary does here in Los Angeles and around the world. If you already give to RI, consider increasing your donation, or giving a bequest to RI in your will or trust (talk to your legal, tax, and financial professionals before making changes to your estate planning).
Wear something “Rotary” every day, and share Rotary news and events with your network on social media.
Together, we are going to make a positive difference in the lives of many people this year, in our community and around the world.
Loneliness is now a public health crisis that affects countless people across the globe, but the West Sussex Rotary Club in England has set up Bridging Generations, a project connecting college students with older people in the community for coffee, cake, and a chat. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eq4Arn
At the Rotary Club of Woodland Hills Demotion Dinner on June 28, we honored Immediate Past President Shelley Eisinger Starkand swore in new leader Michelle Rodriguez. The club went from shoes to scales of justice. Ferne Saltzman was recognized with the Humanitarian Award for her great work fighting human trafficking. Lois E. Kochwas honored as the Rotarian of the year. A special thank you to Wendy at EverAfter Bakery for another incredible cake.
Top Row: Middle photo: Immediate Past President Shelley Eisinger Stark (l) and President Michelle Rodriguez. Right photo: Ferne Saltzman (l) and Shelley Eisinger Stark. Bottom Row: Left photo: (l -r): Elegance
Hippolyte, Shelley Eisinger Stark and District 5280 Governor Makiko Nakasone; Middle photo: Ferne and Past District Governor Jay Saltzman; Right photo: Makiko Nakasone (l) and Shelley Eisinger Stark.
This year the international service committee reached far and wide. Here are some of the projects they participated in:
Caring Hand is a program where we adopted a child in India so that she could go to school. We also helped with food insecurity.
Days for Girlsis a hands-on project that we have participated in for a few years. We go to a local site in LA to help create hygiene kits for girls in underserved countries. This allows them the freedom to go to work and school on days that they menstruate. Click on READ MORE for the rest of the story.
Rotary Club of Woodland Hills helped to bring Hope of the Valley, a women and children’s shelter, to life. The shelter safe and free of all the harsh elements of life. This place will help mom’s and their childcare while she is learning life skills, and Hope of the Valley seeks permanent housing to restart their life!
Starfish story by Kim Ary and talking about some of the great projects we accomplished this year at our last live meeting on June 14 until new President Michelle Rodriguez takes over. Nothing Bundt Cakes provided the sweet dessert for our sweet year. Click on the photo to view a video from the meeting
Congratulations to the Woodland Hills Rotary Club! Our successful collaboration with more than 10 other Rotary Clubs from Rotary International District 5280 led to a team of over 80 dedicated volunteers packaging thousands of meals. These meals, part of the The Outreach Program, will help feed families across the San Fernando Valley. This is a powerful testament to what can be achieved when we come together, connect, and magnify our impact. Well done, Rotarians! In the left photo, l - r, Sharon Townsend, past president and Alex Parajon, from Glendale Sunrise, and President-elect Sandy Rosenholz.
Mona Spector (r) and past president Diane Nelson traveled to Zion and Bryce National Parks. The visited Cedar City where the Rotary club sponsored a Veterans Park. In Springdale, which is just outside of Zion National Park, they found a Rotary sponsored water station.
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NOTE MEETING DETAILS: We will meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month live, in-person at the SAGEBRUSH CANTINA for a lunch meeting; it will also be on ZOOM. Meetings on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month will be on ZOOM only.
A new a Rotary year is upon us, and I am humbled and honored to be the new president of our club. My focus this year will be Minds Matter: Prioritizing Mental Health. A lot of work still needs to be done to destigmatize mental health conditions, and to ensure access to quality mental health care for all. I hope our club can partner with the Mental Health cause-based Rotary Club to work on these important issues.
I am very proud that our club is the lead club for a reverse Global Grant to provide microfinancing to small businesses in South Los Angeles. Microfinancing is the process of providing small-dollar loans to small businesses, along with education and mentorship to help businesses flourish. Our club is joined by a Rotary club in Costa Rica to lead the project. 
This year we will continue to fight human trafficking, and also continue our support of the three groups of girls currently housed at the Lodge – the foster kids, the girls who were victims of human trafficking, and the unhoused Pierce College students. We will continue to look for ways to assist the staff at the Lodge in serving the needs of these girls and young women. 
Together, we are going to make a positive difference in the lives of many people this year, in our community and around the world.
Loneliness is now a public health crisis that affects countless people across the globe, but the West Sussex Rotary Club in England has set up Bridging Generations, a project connecting college students with older people in the community for coffee, cake, and a chat. Find out more: 
This year the international service committee reached far and wide. Here are some of the projects they participated in:
Congratulations to the Woodland Hills Rotary Club! Our successful collaboration with more than 10 other Rotary Clubs from Rotary International District 5280 led to a team of over 80 dedicated volunteers packaging thousands of meals. These meals, part of the 
Let's grow Rotary together! Join the "Membership In A Box" Zoom training. The session will include:
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