Dodger's Legend Jay Johnstone Speaks To Los Alamitos Rotarians

LOS ALAMITOS, CA — The Los Alamitos-Seal Beach Rotary Club had an eventful meeting on May 2. The Club recognized Ganahl Lumber Company and Southland Credit Union for being the Club’s sponsors.

Accepting the recognition for Ganahl was General Manager, Chad Kidder, and fellow Rotarians, CEO Tom Lent and Vice-President Matt Herrick, accepted the recognition for Southland Credit Union.

Rotary recognized two outstanding students from the Fire Technology and Emergency Medical Response Program, Molly Weinman and River Roe, and presented both with a certificate and $200. Teacher Steve Erickson said that both are leaders in their programs and plan to pursue careers in nursing following graduation in June, Molly at Chico State and River at CSU Fullerton.

Incoming Rotary President of the Club, Dr. Sean Braithwaite, shared his background and how he became a chiropractor. Sean learned about chiropractic after some injuries in school and in football. He became a believer in the benefits and pursued his education to become a chiropractor. His very successful business in located in the Rossmoor Shopping Center.

Dodger baseball legend, Jay Johnstone, was the guest speaker and played during the time Tommy Lasorda was the Manager. Jay regaled the Rotarians and guests with stories that only someone with a little devilish enthusiasm could provide. He and his teammates brought joy to daily events with some light-hearted pranks that brought cheers from the fans. Jay is a Rotarian and is committed to the ideals of Rotary.

The Club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 12:15 at Griffins Grill. First-time guests are always welcome. For more information about the Los Alamitos/Seal Beach Rotary Club, visit www.losalsealbeach.org.

Photo, courtesy Los Alamitos Unified School District: Left to right - Matt Herrick, Tom Lent, Molly Weinman, Jay Johnstone, Sherry Kropp, River Row, and Chad Kidder