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Wednesdays at 12:00 PM

Poinsettia Pavilion

3451 Foothill Road
Ventura, CA 93003
United States of America

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The Julius Gius Memorial Rotary Foundation

**Now Accepting 2023 Grant Applications**

Grant applications due by February 28, 2023

Visit the Juliu Guis Foundation page for info & app

Awards for Four-Way Test essay winners

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.

Presentation on Ventura Botanical Gardens on March 8, 2023

Award-Winning Author Addresses Club Feb. 15, 2023

Cake Auction for Ventura High School Interact

Ronald McDonald House Walk for Kids

Link to Flyer: RMWFK-2023-Flyer.pdf

Link to Sponsorship Package: Ventura-Walk-Sponsorship-Package.pdf

VHS Interact Pancake Breakfast

Ventura High School Interact Club pancake breakfast January 13, 2023, for those who won the Food Share Can Collection competition.

"Four-Way Test" Essay Contest

Link to Announcement: 4-Way-Test-Announcement.pdf

Link to Cover letter: Four-Way-Test Cover Letter

Ventura Breeze recognizes Holiday Event for Kids

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/

Holiday Event for West End Families

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.

Historical Roots of Hanukkah

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.

Holiday Social

The Holiday Social was held December 10, 2022, at the home of Betsy Chess. Great food, fun, and fellowship!

West End Kids Holiday Event

Can Tree

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.

Pacific High School Interact

Coats for Kids

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.

Winter Social

Winter Supply Drive

SEEAG

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/

Rotary Youth Leadership Award application

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.

Application: https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000002868/en-ca/files/homepage/ryla-2022-application/ryla-22-student-questionnaire-002.docx

Grace Centre Scholarships for girls in Zambia

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.

See link for more information:

https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000002868/en-ca/files/homepage/grace-centre-scholarships/Grace-Centre-Scholarships.docx

Mexico Build Fundraiser

Mexico Build

ARE YOU WEARING YOUR ROTARY PIN?

KING CHARLES IS WEARING HIS!

King Charles III is an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Banchory-Ternan, Scotland. (Photo August 5, 2017)

JGMRF Grant Recipients

Twelve nonprofit organizations that received grants from Ventura Rotary's Julius Gius Memorial Rotary Foundation were guests at our meeting September 7, 2002 to discuss the projects funded by the grants. The grants totalled $43,500.

Barbeque

Barbeque Dinner at Portside, Ventura Harbor, on August 31. Ranchera Steak, BBQ chicken, potluck side dishes, and good opportunity to visit with club members and their families.