c  For example:  The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships, which was highlighted in the evening program.  Since 1947 more than 30,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices.  Today, it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program.  More than 1,100 scholarships were awarded for study in 2002-03.  Through grants totaling approximately US$26 million, recipients from some 69 countries studied in more than 64 nations.  The Rotary Club of Santa Monica sponsors both an incoming and outgoing scholar.  Jon Kemp is the mentor for our incoming scholar Masahiko Tanaka from Japan.  Monte Herring is the mentor for our outgoing scholar Annie Bird.  Past President, Hal Quigley is the District Chairman for Incoming Scholars.

The evening turned out to be a great night of fun and camaraderie as the pictures below show.

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Char & PP Dick Lawrence and President Bill Crookston and Kathy Elder enjoying the silent auction.
The success of the District's Literacy program is partially due to the dedication of Shirley Dowling (with Bill Dowling).

The always active Greg Hargrave breaking bread with Director Jim Menzies and President- Elect Dee Menzies.
Gina & Director Jon Kemp.  Jon is our Director in-charge of all our International Committees.  

Ruth & Chairman Marv Levin and another successful year.  Great Work--Marv!!! 
Cheri caught with PP John McIntire.  The smiles indicate they were having a wonderful time.

Ambassadorial Scholars Masahiko Tanaka (from Japan) and YaJu Cheng (Taiwan) with the Chairman of Incoming Scholars, Hal Quigley.
Kai-Li & PP Hal Quigley having a wonderful time. (Thank you Hal, for doing such a great job in covering and photographing this event!)

Virginia and Rotarian Jim Reidy (a "Rotary International Four Avenues of Service" recipient for 2000-2001).  
Elza & Rotarian Lionel Ruhman (a "Rotary International Four Avenues of Service" recipient for 2001-2002).

Past President Dick Rice and his wife Ruth. "This is what Rotary is about!"

PP Jack Siegal and his lovely daughter Jane (a member of the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills).

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