BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rotary LA5 - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rotary LA5 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rotaryla5.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rotary LA5 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T113000 DTSTAMP:20260725T074421Z CREATED:20260622T230820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T074421Z UID:1709-1786780800-1786793400@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:District Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Register In-Person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Rotarians\, Rotaractors\, Interactors and friends from across District 5280 for a morning of fellowship\, inspiration\, and updates that fuel our service above self. \n \nEarly Bird Registration (through July 15)\n\nRotarians and guests: $60\nRotaractors and Interactors: $55\nTable of 8: $500\n\nRegular Registration (July 16-August 4)\n\nRotarians and guests: $65\nRotaractors and Interactors: $55\nTable of 8: $540\n\nGET TICKETS NOW \nTicket sales end August 4. URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/district-breakfast/ LOCATION:The Proud Bird\, 11022 Aviation Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/district-breakfast.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T133000 DTSTAMP:20260809T011714Z CREATED:20260617T060947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T011714Z UID:1676-1787311800-1787319000@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:Denise Gutches & Amy Kradolfer of FilmLA DESCRIPTION:Register In-Person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zoom Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n On August 21st we will hear from Denise Gutches and Amy Kradolfer of FilmLA\, the official partner of the City and County of Los Angeles that coordinates and processes on-location motion picture\, television\, and commercial permits. \n The Film Industry is a vital economic driver for the Greater Los Angeles region. This presentation will provide an overview of the current local production landscape highlighting the industry’s economic impact\, FilmLA’s role in supporting content creators and educating communities\, addressing common misconceptions\, and explaining some of the current initiatives\, tax incentives\, and policy efforts aimed at attracting and sustaining production throughout the region.   \n Denise Gutches is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and former Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFO/COO) at FilmLA\, the official film office of the Greater Los Angeles region. She has spent over 35 years in strategic planning\, operations\, and risk management\, serving as a vital advocate for keeping local entertainment production in Southern California.  \nWith a background in theatre\, Amy Kradolfer found a natural transition into the film and television industry after moving to Los Angeles and starting her career with FilmLA. In her current role as Director of Communications\, she leads the Solution Services Department encompassing Production Planning and Community Outreach teams that work to promote and support filming throughout Greater Los Angeles.  \n  URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/denise-gutches-amy-kradolfer-of-filmla/ LOCATION:The City Club LA\, 555 Flower Street\, 51st Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FILM-LA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T133000 DTSTAMP:20260617T061743Z CREATED:20260617T061610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T061743Z UID:1685-1787916600-1787923800@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:Adam Burke: President & CEO at Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board DESCRIPTION:Register In-Person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zoom Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adam Burke serves as President & CEO of Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism)\, overseeing global brand marketing and sales strategy for one of the world’s most diverse\, unique and innovative destinations – Los Angeles. Burke joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer in 2016. \nBurke is responsible for ensuring the achievement of the organization’s mission as the official destination sales & marketing organization for the City of Los Angeles\, which is to “improve the quality of life for all Angelenos through the economic power of tourism.” In 2019\, the travel & tourism industry was L.A. County’s third largest employer\, supporting over 544\,000 jobs\, driving $37.8 billion in economic output and generating $3.0 billion in state and local tax revenues. URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/adam-burke-president-ceo-at-los-angeles-tourism-convention-board/ LOCATION:The City Club LA\, 555 Flower Street\, 51st Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/adam-burke-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T200000 DTSTAMP:20260813T213731Z CREATED:20260702T181121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T213731Z UID:1780-1788107400-1788120000@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:50-YEAR MEMBER CELEBRATION DESCRIPTION:Register for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With 118 years of history\, LA5 is one of those rare organizations that have people among its ranks who have been members for 50 years!  On August 30th\, LA5 member Don Brown will open his home to us in the Los Feliz Hills to celebrate and honor our 4 members who have been with us for more than 50 years:  Lew Coppersmith\, Don Crocker\, John Mullin and Paul Netzel. \nDon’s home is an historical landmark with panoramic views of Los Angeles.  Please join us for the celebration on August 30th at 4:30pm. \n A $25 optional charge to the registration as a ‘suggested donation’ which will go to Club Operations.  Please make it possible to donate more than the $25 in additional $25 increments. URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/golden-circle-celebration/ LOCATION:Don Brown Residence\, CA\, 90027\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image003.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T113000 DTSTAMP:20260811T151051Z CREATED:20260727T025110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T151051Z UID:1877-1788514200-1788521400@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:Breakfast Meeting: Ellina Abovian - LA Magazine DESCRIPTION:Register In-Person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ellina Abovian has been named the new editor-in-chief of digital content at Los Angeles Magazine\, marking a major transition from local TV news to the digital media world. \nAbovian spent years at KTLA 5 News covering major stories across Southern California and built a strong following with viewers through her reporting and on-air presence. \nThe move comes as several longtime L.A. television personalities continue to branch out into new media\, streaming\, digital content\, and independent ventures following a wave of recent industry changes and staffing shakeups across local newsrooms. URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/breakfast-meeting-ellina-abovian-la-magazine/ LOCATION:Engine Co. #28 Restaurant\, 644 South Figueroa Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image001-1-e1786461013218.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T133000 DTSTAMP:20260730T220606Z CREATED:20260727T032532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T220606Z UID:1882-1789126200-1789133400@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Panel Including Larry Namer and Scott Page\, Moderated by Tony Materna DESCRIPTION:Register In-Person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zoom Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you’ve been wanting to learn more about Artificial Intelligence and how it is affecting the world\, starting right here in your own back yard called Los Angeles\, this is your chance. On Friday\, September you will hear from a panel with some of the biggest names in AI. You simply don’t want to miss this event. \n\nLarry Namer is an entertainment industry veteran with over 50 years of professional experience in cable television\, live events\, and new media.  He began his career from humble roots\, working as an underground cable splicer beneath the streets of New York City for Manhattan Cable. \nIn the mid-1980s\, Namer partnered with his friend Alan Mruvka to launch Movietime\, a small\, low-budget cable channel centered on movie trailers that eventually evolved into E! Entertainment Television. Under his early leadership\, the network revolutionized celebrity journalism and helped launch the global pop culture careers of major icons like the Kardashians and Howard Stern. \nAfter moving on from E!\, Namer expanded his media empire internationally by pioneering Western television syndication and live rock concerts in Russia through Comspan Communications. \nToday\, he serves as the Chairman of LJN Media and continues to develop global content\, including specialized media programming for the Chinese marketplace through the Metan Global Entertainment Group \n\nScott Page is an accomplished American musician\, technologist\, and entrepreneur best known as the charismatic saxophonist and rhythm guitarist for Pink Floyd\, Toto\, and Supertramp. \nDuring his time touring with Pink Floyd in the late 1980s\, Page actively spent his downtime reading business books and laid his entrepreneurial groundwork by founding the audio-video post-production company Walt Tucker Productions. He fully pivoted into technology entrepreneurship in 1993 by co-founding 7th Level\, Inc.\, a pioneering CD-ROM gaming and educational software company. Through this venture\, he co-produced Tuneland\, the world’s first interactive musical cartoon\, as well as the critically acclaimed interactive multimedia series for Monty Python. Today\, Page is a prominent speaker\, futurist\, and leader in the tech ecosystem\, serving as the CEO of immersive media company Think:EXP and actively launching ventures in the Web3 and blockchain spaces \n\nAkash Kumar Panda  \n“Dr. Akash Panda is a researcher at USC who works in Explainable AI (XAI)\, agentic AI\, and neuro-symbolic processing. He received his PhD from USC in electrical and computer engineering\, and received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)\, Kanpur. \n\nTony Materna \nTony Materna will be our conversation moderator for this event.  \nHe is a pioneer in the field of neural networks\, with a notable role as the Co-Founder of HNC Software\, the world’s first neural network AI computer company. In addition\, he co-founded the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (IJCNN). \nHe is a serial entrepreneur who has enjoyed a 35 year career in high technology and is the veteran of a dozen start-ups\, two of which have gone on to be $100 million successes. A degreed engineer (UC Berkeley)\, he has held marketing\, sales and CEO positions with companies in AI\, electronics\, computers\, test equipment\, aerospace\, video gaming\, crypto\, consumer products\, packaging\, solar power\, biotech and digital outdoor signage. \nHe is currently CEO of Lucidium AI Systems\, Inc.\, which develops and markets AI platforms for various business applications. He is also currently the Vice President of the Space Tourism Society. \nHis hobbies include sailing\, reading and motorcycling.   URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/artificial-intelligence-panel-moderated-by-tony-materna/ LOCATION:The City Club LA\, 555 Flower Street\, 51st Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AI-Panel-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T133000 DTSTAMP:20260811T200201Z CREATED:20260727T042131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T200201Z UID:1922-1789731000-1789738200@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:Brady Connell\, District Governor: 5280 DESCRIPTION:Register In-Person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zoom Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rotary’s Bigger Purpose: Empowering Members to Create Lasting Impact \nDistrict Governor Brady Connell brings a distinctive combination of creativity\, service\, and collaborative leadership to District 5280. A member and past president of the Rotary Club of Playa Venice Sunrise\, Brady has led district Rotary projects ranging from the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes to a recovery initiative following the Los Angeles wildfires. He has also served as a Big Brother for more than 25 years through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. \nBrady is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television producer whose career has included some of television’s most recognized programs. He helped launch Survivor and The Amazing Race\, served as executive producer of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\, and has been executive producer and showrunner of ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight. \nDuring his presentation\, Brady will share a broader perspective on what Rotary makes possible locally and around the world. He will explore how Rotary’s respected name\, club network\, district resources\, and Foundation grants empower individual members to recognize problems and turn empathy into action. From helping one classroom to supporting major international initiatives\, every Rotary project can reduce hardship\, strengthen communities\, and contribute to a more peaceful world. \nJoin us for an inspiring and energizing look at why Rotary matters—and the remarkable difference each Rotarian has the power to make. URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/brady-connell-district-governor-5280/ LOCATION:The City Club LA\, 555 Flower Street\, 51st Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Brady-Headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T190000 DTSTAMP:20260727T041118Z CREATED:20260727T040514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T041118Z UID:1906-1790181000-1790190000@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:An Evening With The Mayor: State of the City 2026 | Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce DESCRIPTION:Ticket Auction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LA5 Past President Todd Johnson has given us two pairs of tickets to the amazing Evening with the Mayor\, State of the City 2026 event hosted by the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. \nTickets are $75 each for BHCC members and $100 each for non-members. \nLA5 will hold online auction for two pairs of tickets with starting bid of $100 per pair. Money will go to Club Operations. \nClick here to Bid!  \n  URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/an-evening-with-the-mayor-state-of-the-city-2026-beverly-hills-chamber-of-commerce/ LOCATION:Greystone Estate\, 501 N Doheny Road\, Beverly HIlls\, CA\, 90210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bh-chamber-event.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260814T172356Z CREATED:20260811T211346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T172356Z UID:2039-1790335800-1790341200@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:Beyond The Launchpad: The Science\, Business\, and Story of Space DESCRIPTION:REGISTER IN PERSON\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZOOM REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BEYOND THE LAUNCHPADThe Science\, Business\, and Story of Space\nThe space industry has exploded into a trillion-dollar global economy — and the next chapter is being written right now. From JPL’s missions to Mars and Jupiter to a 70-nation agreement to return to the Moon\, the frontier is no longer a distant dream. It’s policy\, commerce\, and culture converging in real time. Join three leaders who are building\, exploring\, and telling the story of this new era for a conversation about what’s really happening above us — and why it matters down here. \nMODERATOR \nErick WeissFounder & CEO\, Transnational Space Alliance Summit (TSAS) and the New Worlds Faire — Home of the Artemis Accords in Action Summit. December 1–3\, 2026\, George R. Brown Convention Center\, Houston. The only global event built around the Artemis Accords framework\, convening 500+ leaders from 70 signatory nations alongside NASA\, NASA JPL\, U.S. Space Force\, Starlab Space\, and Voyager Technologies. \n \nPANELISTS \nDr. Luther “Luke” BeegleDeputy Section Manager\, Planetary Science Section\, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Caltech). Principal Investigator of SHERLOC — the laser-spectroscopy instrument aboard NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover searching for signs of ancient microbial life on the Martian surface. AIAA Associate Fellow. \nJordan EvansDirector for Flight Projects\, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Former Project Manager of Europa Clipper — NASA’s flagship mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa\, successfully launched October 2024. Oversees JPL’s full portfolio of active deep space missions. \n  \nDete MeserveCEO & Partner\, Wind Dancer Films. Bestselling author of Good Sam and founder of the Rotary LA5 Good Sam Award. Executive producer of Ready Jet Go! (PBS Kids\, developed in cooperation with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory). Space.com contributor. TSAS Mission Advisor. Producer credits span a portfolio generating over $4 billion in revenue\, including Roseanne\, Home Improvement\, and the Netflix adaptation of Good Sam. \nWHAT WE’LL EXPLORE \n\nThe Artemis Accords — 70 nations have agreed to go back to the Moon together. What does that mean for commerce\, security\, and international cooperation?\nJPL’s Frontier — What Perseverance on Mars and Europa Clipper at Jupiter are revealing about our place in the universe — and the technology breakthroughs driving them.\nThe Trillion-Dollar Opportunity — Satellite data\, in-orbit manufacturing\, space tourism\, and the commercial ecosystem that didn’t exist a decade ago.\nTelling the Story — How storytelling — in books\, film\, media\, and education — makes space matter to everyone\, not just rocket scientists.\nWhat’s Next — The Artemis Accords in Action Summit this December in Houston\, and the road ahead for humanity’s next giant leap.\n\nBios and headshots provided separately.newworldsfaire.org | (424) 488-STAR URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/beyond-the-launchpad-the-science-business-and-story-of-space/ LOCATION:The City Club LA\, 555 Flower Street\, 51st Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-10.22.50-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T210000 DTSTAMP:20260804T230814Z CREATED:20260727T041629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T230814Z UID:1913-1790528400-1790542800@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:40-YEAR MEMBER CELEBRATION DESCRIPTION:Register for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n On September 27th\, LA5 member\, Judy Smith will open her home to celebrate members  who have crossed over 40-year of membership. \nIt is a testimony to our 118-year history that we have a robust list of members who have been with us for so many years.  Please join us to celebrate and honor their dedication to philanthropy and community service above self! URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/40-year-member-celebration/ LOCATION:Judy Smith Residence\, Burbank\, CA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/judy-lua-teaser.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T123000 DTSTAMP:20260727T034722Z CREATED:20260702T181348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T034722Z UID:1786-1791621000-1791635400@rotaryla5.org SUMMARY:Camp Paivika Clean-up Day DESCRIPTION:RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Camp Paivika Clean Up Day is back! \nLunch will be provided by Richard Frank and our friends at Lawry’s. URL:https://rotaryla5.org/event/abilityfirst-volunteer-event/ LOCATION:Camp Paivika\, 600 Playground Drive\, Cedarpines Park\, CA\, 92325\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rotaryla5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CampLogo-300x187-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR