Our February 19th Fundraiser

Fundraiser George Latimer Larchmont Rotary Larchmont Rotary Club

Larchmont Rotary hosts fundraiser featuring Rep. George Latimer

The Larchmont Rotary Club held a fundraiser on February 16th at Augie’s Restaurant on Chatsworth Ave.  The event included a full course dinner and featured Congressman George Latimer, who happens to be a club member.
 
 
Representative Latimer’s opening remarks covered several areas: the current government in Washington, international countries in the news, his years as county executive and American history.
 
  1. Washington Today
He mentioned today’s divisions in the Congress, sensationalism created by some of his colleagues and a need to get back to a more rational mindset.  He discussed the need for checks and balances and a government which operates more fairly.  There needs to be less ego and more cooperation in today’s Congress.
 
  1. International Topics
The congressman discussed our damaged relations with Canada, the president’s attempt to acquire Greenland and the Ukraine-Russian War.
 
  1. His Seven Years as County Executive
He briefly covered his successful working relationship with Ken Jenkins, who was his deputy and eventual successor as Westchester’s County Executive.
 
  1. American History
George concluded with three related topics: Presidents Day, Washington’s army at Valley Forge and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
 
He opened the floor to questions from the audience.  The following topics were covered:
 
  1. United Nations and the Board of Peace
  1. Ukrainians living in the US
  2. Termination of USAID
  3. Which Democrat has the vision to lead us
  4. Unaffordability of housing
 
Our club thanks Congressman Latimer and all of our guests for making this an enjoyable and successful evening.
Click here to view more photos from this event in our photo album.
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