RCVE Breeze (Mar 01, 2017)

Welcome to the website of the Rotary Club of Ventura East!!

Service Above Self

We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM

Poinsettia Pavilion

3451 Foothill Road
Ventura, CA 93003
United States

District Site

Venue Map

Jeff Hata
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Attendance

Shannon, Laura

Flag Salute

Frye, Greg

Greeter

Hansen, Kristopher

Inspiration

Thompson, Vance

Joke of the Week

Hata, Jeff

Opportunity Drawing Donor

Pazen, Bob

Rotary Club of Ventura-East

Elevator Speech

We are a leadership organization comprising of local business, civic and professional leaders.

We are a nonpolitical, nonsectarian service club.

We meet regularly to get to know each other, form friendships and through that we are able to get things done in this community. Like:

Scholarships at 5 local high schools,
Interact Clubs at 3 local schools.
Support the YMCA, City Center, Ventura Botanical Gardens
Promote literacy and career guidance in schools

Internationally we support a huge project our club started called GoCare in Nicaragua and contribute to eliminating Polio worldwide.

The Rotary Club of Ventura-East meets Thursday noon to 1:30 at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura. Come and learn more about Rotary's humanitarian service, high ethical standards in all vocations and help build good will in this community.

Mar 02, 2017

Dr. Ron Bale

Depression

Mar 09, 2017

Dr. Jim Hornstein

Understanding our end of life choices

Mar 16, 2017

Ron Bamieh

Interesting Murder Case - Jane Laut

Mar 23, 2017

Justice Steve Perren

Politics and Court - It's all local

Mar 30, 2017

Steve Lipson

Public Defender's Office

Apr 20, 2017

Interact

Bake Sale

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International Service Nicaragua Trip

Feb 26, 2017 – Mar 03, 2017

YMCA Victory Dinner

The Tavern

Mar 03, 2017
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Rotary Cruise

Mar 09, 2017 – Mar 12, 2017

Master PRLS 2

SBBC Ventura / CLU

Mar 11, 2017

St Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 11, 2017
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Moorpark Rotary Civil War Reenactment

Apr 01, 2017 – Apr 02, 2017

Basic PRLS

Pacifica High School

Apr 08, 2017

RYLA

Apr 20, 2017 – Apr 23, 2017

Husam Hishmeh

One of easiest ways to achieve peace is help build an economy in a poor country. The most common fact about poor countries is the limited resource of water, when 75% of earth is water, I find it sad to sit and watch people suffer. If there is a will there is a way, just think of the pipe line that transfers oil around the world, why can't we build one for water? The only answer is rich countries don't need it, but we as Rotarian's don't belong to one country, we are a global humanitarian organization that looks to benefit all.

Most of the problems in poor countries can be cured by water and basic hygiene to prevent diseases to growing crops. Water is what is needed.

If you think I'm dreamer just think of Dubai and Vegas, both cities are an oasis in the desert, places where no one wanted to live 30 years ago, but now they are a thriving economy with a large population, because they figured how to have water.

My only aim is to inspire you to start the conversation and inspire others, we are a global community and helping others will help us. Peace is not an illusion and water is the first step in the right direction.

New Member Proposal

The following

has been proposed as a new member of

the Rotary Club of Ventura-East:

Name: Ashley Pope

Classification: Retail Sales

Proposer: Jeff Hata

Publication Date: February 21, 2017

Any objections to this person becoming a member of our club should be brought to the attention of the President, President-Elect or any Director within ten (10) days of this publication.

February 23, 2017

Posted by Jeff Hata on Feb 23, 2017

Dick Gallagher led us in the Flag Salute.

President Husam bought in a cake to celebrate Rotary's 112th Birthday.

Sharon Daly gave our Inspirational Message.

Todd Juvonen let us know about the Cornhole Tournament on Saturday from 8 - 6 and Ventura-South's Mardi Gras Fundraiser on Sunday from 3 - 7.

Midge Stork announced our raffle prize was $50 cash generously donated by Kris Hansen.

President Husam said that we were paying our Rotary International Foundation dues.

Joe Strohman said we were having a club foundation board meeting immediately after the club meeting and that the 4 Way Test Essay submissions will be in next week from Buena High School.

John Borneman led us in a song.

Happy $'s: President Husam, Todd Juvonen, Jeff Hata, Midge Stork & Kris Hansen.

Harriet Clune let her incoming board know that our district would be holding a training on April 1st and that the District Conference would be at the Marriott Ventura Beach next year.

Laura Shannon is passing around the duty roster. Please sign up for open jobs.

Guest of Tom Hashbarger was Tim Wier.

Midge Stork conducted the raffle and the lucky winner was Jeff Hata!!!

News about the Rotary Cruise

Wow!
We already have a fun group of 12 couples signed up for our first ever Ventura Rotary Cruise March 9th. Best news? There are plenty of reserved staterooms for more! This 4 day "Bash and Splash" party will kick off from SAN PEDRO on Thursday, March 9th with stops in CATALINA and ENSENADA.

Many Rotarians are taking family and friends with them. What a great way to show off Rotary's congeniality. "Good deeds AND good times".

Besides the plentiful activities and entertainment provided by our luxurious Princess Star, Capt'n Cruise (AKA John Masterson) has added group only excitements like a Rotary scavenger hunt, keroake contest and cocktail parties.

We have veranda staterooms (category BC) still available for a total price of $895 pp. This includes all activities, PLUS Port fees, taxes, document charges, crew gratuities and transportation to and from SAN Pedro.

Don't miss the fun. Sign up today. December 18th is our final deadline!

Ask your friends or other Rotarians to join us!