1. Director Election: Next week we will elect one director to the board. Takes a two thirds vote.

2. Chamber of Commerce is seeking new members.

3. Rotary Amigos Trip: Jan. 28-29,2012.Tijuana Orphanage. US Passports are necessary. Make your own hotel reservations. Dick Martinez has info.  Rosie Mares is accepting your donations.  Need toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, etc. Many of the hotel items we end up with. the kids can use them.  Will be working on a new roof. Can use ladders (6ft.),couple of hammers, circular saw, jigsaw, heavy duty extension cords. Must have gloves. Protective goggles a good idea, or poly… glasses. See Dick Martinez or Steve Pelletier if you can go.

4. Board of Directors meeting: Tues. Jan 17, 2012. 6-7PM at the new tower of the Methodist Hospital.  Red Badgers can score their needed Board meeting here.

5. Day at the Races : Feb. 3 2012. See Don Milefchik  for tickets.

6. Flag Salute, Invocations, and visitor introductions: Mimi Hennessy for Bill Gleason, suggested you may prefer to sign yourself up to assist, rather than to have Bill and Mimi do it for you.

7. Community Garden with the Boys and Girls Club: Let Matt Weaver Know if you can be helpful.

8. MONTE CARLO CASINO NIGHT: March 17,2012. You are are already paying for this ($99 a couple). Bring guests, $125 a couple. See Mike Real  for tickets and re: sponsors of tables.

9. Northern Trust Golf Tournament: Feb. 13-19, 2012. $30 per ticket. At the Riviera Country Club. Part of the proceeds go to the LA’s Best – at risk kids.