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THIS FRIDAY!

Veteran’s Day Program

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Topic

Jim Zenner is the Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, appointed in August 2022.

As Director, Zenner oversees programs including the Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN), dedicated divisions for homeless services and justice‑involved veterans, and co‑founded the Warrior Heritage Foundation (WHF) — a public‑private partnership elevating veterans into leadership roles across the county.

He also plays a prominent role in shaping veteran policy at the state and national levels.

When

November 13, 2026 @11:30am

Address

City Club LA
555 Flower St 51st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Jim McDonnell

Upcoming Service Project

Thanksgiving Service Event – YMCA

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Help Us Spread Thanksgiving Cheer!

Join the Ketchum-Downtown YMCA as we come together to prepare 200 Thanksgiving baskets for families in our community! We are looking for volunteers to help assemble Thanksgiving baskets filled with fresh produce and dry goods. Together, we can help ensure families in our community have the ingredients for a warm and memorable Thanksgiving meal.

When

Friday, November 20, 2026 @9:00am

Address

Hoover Elementary School
2726 Francis Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90005

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Committee Highlight

Vocational Scholarships

The mission of the Rotary Club of Los Angeles (LA5) Vocational Scholarship program is to prepare low-income youth and adults for skilled labor force jobs that contribute to our local economy.

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Impacting the Community

Impact Starts With Our Members — People like you who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

At club meetings and events in communities across the globe, Rotarians come together to strengthen their connections to friends and neighbors and their commitment to improving lives.

By the Numbers

$2.5M+
in Scholarships Awarded
$462K
in funding raised for the Myanmar Water Project
$1.2M+
in community grants distributed to organizations throughout Los Angeles
800+
Grants to Los Angeles foster youth

Corporate Major Sponsor

Marinov and Company

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