1. Many thanks to Matt and Denise Weaver for hosting the Partners’ Christmas Party at their home on 12/06/2015. It was a great party and the view of the sunset from their home was spectacular.

2. Past President Brad Miller announced the nominations for the new  officers and directors for 2016-2017 as follows:   Francine Chiu – Membership; Aaron Rose – Club Service; Bruno Esquivel – Community Service; Tom Crosby – International; Glen Oyoung – Sergeant at Arms; Frank Griffith – Public Images; Treasurer – Eric Rail; President – Rosie Mares; Tony Parrille; Vice President – Dave Freeman; and Secretary – Jack Lamb.

3.  Bob Harbicht announced that the Chinese Association is a Silver Sponsor of the Field of Honor.

4.  Ed Beranek is in Arcadia Methodist Hospital with respiratory problems.  We hope Ed has a speedy recovery.  He would love to hear from each of you.

5.  Frank Griffith announced that the Methodist Hospital Foundation and Foothill Federal Credit Union have made contributions to Rotary International’s float in the Rose Parade and in recognition of their contributions Frank presented Rose float T-shirts to Jay Harvill of the Methodist Hospital Foundation and to Brian Hall of the Foothill Federal Credit Union. Frank thanked them for their contribution and said that Rotary  International still needs additional donations for the float.  If you wish to donate, or if you have any other questions, contact Frank Griffith.

6.  Travis Long, principal at Longley Way Elementary School announced that 4th grade teacher Jan Dickson at Longley Way is the recipient of the club’s Teacher of the Year award.  She said that her father had been a Rotarian at the Los Angeles 1 Club.  Congratulations to Jan for this great honor.

7.  Mike Real announced the following as the Students of the Month from Arcadia High School:  Matthew Hatfield – Academics; Nicholas Hillier – Athletics; and Lyndy Gates – Performing Arts.  Congratulations to each of them for this great honor.

8.  Next Friday 12/18/2015 is the Club’s Christmas Party.   Guests are welcome.  Please let Sandra Caldero know if you plan to bring a guest and especially children to prepare Craft Time with them.

9.  The club will be dark on both Friday 12/25/2015 for Christmas and Friday 01/01/2016 for New Year’s Day.