Our club is turning 100 years old! Stay tuned as we begin to upload many pictures from our history and share our story. This club has made such an impact on the city of Ventura and will continue to do so for the next 100 years.
Drop off locations:
Donate Jackets of all sizes November 1st thru December 31st
5 reasons Why we need to STOP Polio
1) To Improve Lives
16 million people are walking today who would have otherwise been paralyzed.
2) To Invest in the Future
If polio isn't eradicated, within 10 years, as many as 200,000 children could be paralyzed by it each year.
3) To Improve Child Health
Polio surveillance networks and vaccination campaigns also monitor children for other health problems like vitamin deficiency and measles, so they can be addressed sooner.
4) To Save Money
A polio-free world will save the global economy $40-$50 billion in health costs within the next 20 years.
5) To Make History
Polio eradication would be one of history's greatest public health achievements, with polio following smallpox to become only the second human disease eliminated from the world.
How Our Club Started...
The first meeting of the Ventura Rotary Club took place on Wednesday, June 12, 1918 at the Hotel De Leon in downtown Ventura. James Briscoe, retiring President of the Santa Barbara Rotary Club, which had received its charter in January, 1918, and Byron Terry, a charter member of Rotary Club Number One, (Chicago Rotary Club, Mr. Terry actually knew Paul Harris), were present and explained the purposes of Rotary.
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Project backpack was a huge success! On August 11th, 2018, members of the Ventura Rotary club gathered to help stuff 866 backpacks with school supplies and distribute them to Ventura Unified Schools for students in need. The district identifies those students at each school and provides Rotary with their needs. We are happy to see the number has gone down in recent years. A special thanks to the East Ventura Rotary, South Ventura Rotary, and Lions club for your contributions towards this successful event.
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We created a Go Fund Me page to make it easy for those near and far to contribute directly to those who need it most. Ventura Rotary will ensure ALL donations go directly into the hands of the families and individuals having to rebuild their homes and lives. Please share the link to our Go Fund Me page.
