TODAY
We will hear from BRYCE TAYLOR, Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service. He is a CPA with over 16 years of experience including Financial Crimes Task Force, SWAT team and Presidential Bodyguard. He also has 2 years of experience working as a CPA on internal audits and fraud. We will hear how to recognize threats from financial crimes, and how we might better protect ourselves.
LAST WEEK
We had the opportunity to walk across the street to the First Congregational Church and watch talented area high school musical performers compete in the ‘23-’24 Rotary Music Competition.
Performers at the program were:
RHS:
DAVID PATINO, voice
KATELYN PANYOT, piano
REV:
JOHNATHAN GHAZAL, flute
ALANA JAMISON, voice
MARY JANE CLEARY, clarinet
AYDAN NAKAMURA, piano
CVHS:
VALERY MORIS, voice
ETHAN CAPALLA, oboe
SAMANTHA VARGAS, voice
NEXT WEEK
We will have TOMAS MORALES, the president of California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB).
THE DIAMOND HEIST DINNER ON JAN 27TH WAS A SUCCESS!
We procured $15,000 in sponsorships. The amounts for total dollars raised and net dollars will be forthcoming. The lucky KATHY LOHR won the diamond earrings!
JAMES BENANTI was the emcee for the evening, and his usual wit and wisdom brought a sparkle to the event and entertained all. Several reliable sources have indicated that “good fun” was aimed at our own DAVID GAUTHIER, who adeptly chaired the event committee. Thanks to the entire team that worked so hard to organize this event!
10TH ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK – JUNE 8, 2024
JIM NOLIN is still looking for a few more good volunteers! Join the Touch-A-Truck team by contacting JIM. And let us never forget: Redlandstouchatruck.com redlandstouchatruck.com
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY – 1865
President ABRAHAM LINCOLN signed the Thirteenth Amendment (Amendment XIII) to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. It was the first of the three Reconstruction Amendments adopted following the Civil War.
REDLANDS ROTARY IS NOW ON INSTAGRAM – FOLLOW US!
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
This month begins Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention month in the Rotary calendar. It’s also the anniversary month of Rotary International. Given what we’ve all seen happening around the world, and sadly even closer to home at times, I’d encourage us all to take a moment to consider how we, as Rotarians, might help in our efforts of peacebuilding. We certainly have additional service opportunities in which to participate, programs to inspire and expand perspectives and understanding, and our ever- ongoing fundraising efforts for scholarships-helping the next generation of leadership as they set
off on their academic endeavors. Thank you for your commitment to Rotary and our local efforts! And on that note, congratulations to our Diamond Heist committee for a successful event! Fundraising Chair AUTHIER will provide us with an update this afternoon!
Editor – Dave Byers – Edition No. 30, February 1, 2024