Club members braved the rain to participate in the March 19, 2023 Walk for Kids to benefit the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Ventura County Medical Center. We are proud to support this project, which helps families of critically ill children.
Club member and freelance illustrator Greg Wray was interviewed at our meeting March 22, 2023. His incredible 
artwork ranges from Disney to Warner Brothers, video games, magazines and advertisements.
artwork ranges from Disney to Warner Brothers, video games, magazines and advertisements.High school and middle school students submitted essays discussing Rotary's Four-Way Test of the things we think, say and do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Click below for the winning entries.
Link to Flyer: RMWFK-2023-Flyer.pdf
Link to Sponsorship Package: Ventura-Walk-Sponsorship-Package.pdf
Ventura High School Interact Club pancake breakfast January 13, 2023, for those who won the Food Share Can Collection competition.
The Ventura Breeze, Dec. 28, 2022 through Jan 10, 2023, recognized our Holiday Event for West End Kids. https://venturabreeze.com/2022/12/28/the-california-highway-patrol-provided-each-child-with-a-toy/
On Saturday, December 17, 2022, the Rotary Club of Ventura co-hosted a holiday event. We distributed coats and toys to 347 kids, sponsored by a generous donation from SoCalGas.
On December 14, 2022, club member Mike Schwartz gave a presentation on the historical roots of Hanukkah. Latkes were served, followed by an exciting game of Dreidel.
The Holiday Social was held December 10, 2022, at the home of Betsy Chess. Great food, fun, and fellowship!
The Rotary Club of Ventura and individual members donated $2,100 to build three can trees in Figueroa Plaza 12/3/22 to benefit Food Share Ventura County.
November 2022 will mark the nineteenth year of the Rotary Club of Ventura’s Coats for Kids Project. Again this year the Rotary Club of Ventura South joins in the effort. The clubs initiate the collection of coats at numerous locations. They will be cleaned or laundered by local businesses. Rotary organizes their distribution. In spite of the limitations of the Pandemic last year over 2500 coats were given to needy children and adults in Ventura County. This year Rotary hopes to collect 4000 coats and jackets. Recipients of the coats include the Boys and Girls Clubs, The Salvation Army, Casa Pacifica, Project Understanding, Westminster Free Clinic, Ventura County Rescue Mission, churches and other service organizations.
Representatives from SEEAG (Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture) presented at our meeting October 26, 2022. SEEAG is sponsoring Farm Day November 5, 2022, where you can visit 21 different farms and agricultural businesses. For information: https://venturacountyfarmday.com/
The deadline for the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) essay applications is fast approaching. The due date is November 4, 2022. Feel free to share the application with your Interact club, your school counselors, and with your own family and friends who have students in high school. Rotarians are also invited to attend the RYLA closing ceremonies April 23, 2023 in Ojai.
The Grace Center is an initiative that provides high school educations for girls in Kazungula, Zambia. It is supported by a Rotary Global Grant for which Rotary Club of Ventura is an international host. The schools help young women at risk for sexual exploitation and early marriage by training them in vocations where they can find employment. Individual donations and sponsorships are needed to pay school fees, textbooks, school uniforms and some meals.
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KING CHARLES IS WEARING HIS!
King Charles III is an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Banchory-Ternan, Scotland. (Photo August 5, 2017)
