by Robert, Larios, Club CEO
Is boat-based policing the most unique kind?
I had that thought as the Officers of the Port Police Maritime Unit graciously hosted us aboard Port Police Boat 42 for an excursion during Fleet Week. This utter uniqueness is true for a number of reasons: the scale of everything is enormous. Hundreds of millions of dollars could be at stake in their law enforcement actions. Boaters range from international commercial freight captains to weekend jet-skiers. “Traffic” stops are especially challenging, as chronicled in our excellent feature interview. And so on.
Robert Larios, Club CEO; and Lt. Philip Heem of the Port Police Maritime unit.
Our excursion was more than delightful – it was eye-opening. We in LA are lucky to have one of the best Maritime law enforcement agencies in the world protecting this critical piece of the City. Thank you to Lt. Philip Heem, Club Member, for hosting us!
Scholarship Wisdom
Congratulations to the 41 awardees of the Joannie Mukai Club Scholarship. Joannie, a former Club Board Member who passed away 15 years ago, would be so proud of you and impressed by all your accomplishments.
I applaud the Club’s Scholarship Committee, headed by our Mariana Guevara, for giving the avalanche of very qualified applicants serious attention and consideration.
Read the essays of the honorees on the Web Alive! I was struck by them all, but especially by this paragraph from Khalani Sparks, daughter of Latricia Spencer, Public Works. After an initial college choice didn’t pan out, “the rejection hit hard,” Khalani wrote. “But in time I came to realize that my idea of success was too narrow. I had equated worth with awards and acceptance letters. But real success is found in growth, resilience and showing up every day for the people you love. Forgiveness … doesn’t excuse someone’s mistakes – it frees you from them. It gave me power over my story.”
Beautiful words, indeed.
Norma
Please indulge me in celebrating an incredible achievement by my sister, Dr. Norma Larios, a high-level administrator at California State University, San Marcos. Her perseverance led her to earn a PhD in educational leadership policy in June from Texas Tech University.
Norma is living proof that determination and hard work can break barriers. Latinas represent only about 1 percent of PhD holders in the United States. That number shows how much progress they have made and how much more they can achieve.
Norma’s story is testament to what’s possible for women, especially Latinas, striving to achieve their dreams. My deepest congratulations, Norma!
Worth Considering
Learning to learn is your master key. Unlock anything. Discover faster. Power up your potential.
Members, take the waning days of the summer to recharge your soul and reconnect with family. Breathe meaningfully.
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