Randy Shulman will provide a lively talk on the Huntington's renaissance and the background of the dramatic changes over the past 25 years. His illustrated talk will also showcase several new important collections.
Randy is The Huntington's Vice President for Advancement. He works closely with staff from throughout the organization as they further programmatic dynamism. Over the past two decades, the once insular institution has evolved into truly world-class institution. New and revitalized gardens and galleries serve an expanding set of diverse audiences. Now home to 1,700 scholars annually, the humanities research being conducted at The Huntington makes it one of the most active in the nation. At the same time, using the collections to help K-12 teachers engage in "Common Core" learning is now also a central focus of its expanding education programs.
New galleries, gardens, and exhibitions for the public are reaching new audiences in ways never before possible. These have become wonderfully useful tools through which to investigate and express the best aspects of our shared humanity.
"The Huntington is something we in the San Gabriel Valley should be very proud of," says Shulman, "Aside from becoming the stewards of California's social history DNA for scholars, on the public side we can help immerse students, teachers, and casual visitors in the beauty of nature, art, and humanities. We can offer many fine examples of what makes life worth living."
His own history is intertwined in the story. "I came to The Huntington as a 12 year-old volunteer with a dream -- to have a chance to someday make a difference in this special place. He joined the staff full time in 1999 and assumed his current role in 2009. Annually, he teaches a class entitled: Huntington 101 that helps to explain the international significance of the research being done at The Huntington.
Randy is a graduate of San Marino Schools, Pasadena City College, Cal Poly Pomona, and USC, where he earned an MPA in Public Administration. He is also involved on the Board of Union Station Homeless Services, where he is the Board Chair. Randy and his wife Mona reside in Pasadena.
Invocation: Eric Duyshart
Guest Introductions: TBD
Song Leader: Philip Miles
Accompanist: Ross Jutsum
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"Demystifying Pasadena's Crown Jewel: The Huntington comes of age and the story behind the renaissance "
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 - 11:30am - 1:30pm
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Mel Cohen's Notes
Submitted by Ken Stickney on Fri, 04/11/2014 - 9:30pmHilary Thomas, the Artistic Director of Lineage Dance Company, presented a program that brought tears to many of our Club members. Seeing one of the wheelchair bound individuals doing a dance interpretation in her wheelchair was very inspiring.
The Scoot Zone, April 8th by Dean A. Billman
Submitted by Ken Stickney on Fri, 04/11/2014 - 9:29pm"I have to dance your story" said our speaker Hilary Thomas, the Artistic Director of Lineage Dance Company here in Pasadena. A 7th grade science teacher by day at Flintridge Prep in La Canada, Hilary has blended the healing power of touch, storytelling, and a unique medium to tell a person's emotional story. Her passion is to be the artistic director of an art space/dance studio here in Pasadena on the corner of Fair Oaks and Green Street.
Mel Cohen's Notes
Submitted by Ken Stickney on Fri, 04/04/2014 - 9:59pmTom Selinske, Pasadena Unified School District Board Member, was Pasadena Rotary's guest speaker this week. The statistic that got my attention was that the "drop out" rate from the Pasadena Unified School District has been reduced from 16% to 13%. Mr. Selinske stated that there is still work to be done.
The Scoot Zone, April 1st by Dean A. Billman
Submitted by Ken Stickney on Fri, 04/04/2014 - 9:58pmThe most amazing memory from Wednesday's meeting was the clear melodic voice of song-leader Mary Lou Katz as she led us in the Beach Boys' "Be True to Your School," and I think we have found a new lead singer for the all-girl band from the 1980's, The Go-Go's! My table marveled at her wonderfully sweet voice and perfect pitch and how the Demotion committee may want to hire her for President Mel's farewell.
Mel Cohen's Notes
Submitted by Ken Stickney on Sun, 03/30/2014 - 12:09pmThis past Wednesday, the Dan Stover Music competition was held at our Club. The winner, Noah Kim, a guitar player who plans on going to Yale University, won the competition. He received a check in the amount of $400. He will go onto the Regional level. The winner at the Regional level will compete at the District 5300's Conference in Palm Springs with the winner getting a check in the amount of $5,000.
The Scoot Zone, March 26th by Dean A. Billman
Submitted by Ken Stickney on Sun, 03/30/2014 - 12:08pm
Two Minuets from J.S.Bach's Suite in G Major, two selections for Spanish guitar, and a raucous original composition on a modern drum set all captivated us on Wednesday at our annual Rotary Dan Stover music competition, emceed by Leah Snell.
Let's go see a Dodger game!
Submitted by Ken Stickney on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 11:42amAll Rotary members and their guests are welcome to purchase tickets to and upcoming Dodger game on April 6th 5pm. The seats are in a reserve section. Tickets are $35 each.
contact Armida soon the dead line is very close. Armidabaylon@gmail.com
Mel Cohen's Notes
Submitted by Ken Stickney on Mon, 03/24/2014 - 9:23amDr. Sylvia Whitlock, past District 5300 Governor, gave an inspiring talk about how she and two other females became the first three females to join the Duarte Rotary Club. Only after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed women into Rotary, did Rotary International recognize women as Rotarians. There are 1,200,000 Rotarians worldwide, and women, thanks to Sylvia, play a major role in their respective Clubs.
Dinner, Drinks and Cars! April 10th
Submitted by Ken Stickney on Thu, 03/20/2014 - 10:01pmJoin us for Dinner, Drinks and Cars at the wonderful Flying-A-Garage in Pasadena.
When: Thursday April 10th 5-8:30pm
Where: Flying A Garge, 150 N. San Gabriel Blvd., Unit 700 (at East Walnut St.), Pasadena, CA 91107
What: Dinner and Drinks and lots of beautiful museum quality cars
