banner
Club Information
Welcome to the website of the Rotary Club of Ventura East!!
Ventura East
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Road
Ventura, CA  93003
United States
DistrictSiteIcon District Site
VenueMap Venue Map
Bulletin Editor
Jeff Hata
Subscribe to Bulletin
Subscribe to our eBulletin and stay up to date on the latest news and events.
Meeting Responsibilities
January 10
 
Greeter
Burgh, Jeff
 
Attendance
Stevens, Amber
 
Flag
Spellman D.D.S, William J.
 
Inspiration
Daly, Sharon
 
Introduction of Guests
Strohman Jr., Joe
 
Opportunity Drawing
Clune, Harriet
 
January 17
 
Greeter
Shannon-Prange, Laura
 
Attendance
Eidson, Margarida
 
Flag
Daly, Sharon
 
Inspiration
 
Introduction of Guests
Spellman D.D.S, William J.
 
Opportunity Drawing
Pazen, Wendy
 
January 24
 
Greeter
McGee, Kathy
 
Attendance
Spellman D.D.S, William J.
 
Flag
Valdez, Roy
 
Inspiration
Strohman Jr., Joe
 
Introduction of Guests
 
Opportunity Drawing
Burgh, Jeff
 
January 31
 
Greeter
Noville, Bob
 
Attendance
Valdez, Roy
 
Flag
Gallagher, Dick
 
Inspiration
Clune, Harriet
 
Introduction of Guests
 
Opportunity Drawing
Cekov, Michelle
 
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.
Speakers
Jan 24, 2019
State of the Ventura Chamber of Commerce
Jan 31, 2019
Wine Glass Painting
Feb 07, 2019
Ventura Family YMCA
View entire list
Upcoming Events
District Mid-Terms
Jan 26, 2019
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Club Social: Wine Glass Painting
Cask Alehouse
Jan 31, 2019
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Sip & See: Vision Board / Spice Art
Feb 19, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Important Links
Ventura Rotaract Website
GOCARE
Rotary District 5240 Website
Operation Splash Slideshow
ClubRunner Tutorials
Rotary Links
Rotary International
RI President Home
Rotary Global Rewards
Joining Rotary
Rotary History
Rotary Foundation
For New Members
Sponsors
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide
President's Message
Jeff Hata
member photo
Happy New Year!!! I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and a safe and sane New Year. On December 27th, Roy & Jess Valdez, Todd Juvonen, Alison Thompson, Ashtin Costa, Kyle Hata, Jordan Zima, Jared Zima and I made the trek out to Irwindale to help with the Rotary Rose Parade Float. It was a long day, but it was fun. The fruits of everyone's labor were on full display on New Year's Day. I thought the float was beautiful!
 
We are in 2019 and half way through the Rotary year. We have done a lot so far, but we have so much more to do. Our major project will be the Ronald McDonald Walk scheduled for April 7th. There is much organization to do and Amber Stevens will be keeping us informed and looking for help. This is an important event for our community and a big chance to get Rotary out in front of our community. 
 
Our speaker this week will be Tim Blackwell. Tim will be speaking about his experience working with the Suicide Prevention Hotline. This is sure to be an interesting program. See you all Thursday! 
 
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Mark Twain
 
Yours in Rotary Service,
Jeff Hata
President, 2018-2019
Rotary Club of Ventura-East
NOT SO SILENT CORNER
 
Jeff and I are newlyweds, kind of. We’ve been married two years and are still working out the kinks of blending our family. Christmas used to mean cookies, shopping and gift wrapping. Now it is all about family and making memories. New to me is the Japanese traditions and new to Jeff is the Guatemalan flare. Funny though that each of use do very similar things like cook and reminisce about days gone by. Added to this dynamic is now the Rotary events and community involvement. So, if you would like to add some new traditions or just hang out, come join us!
 
Rosandra Esquivel
Stories
Meeting December 20, 2018
Our Flag Salute was delievered by Margarida Eidson.
 
Kathy McGee gave our Inspirational Message.
 
Introduction of guests & visiting Rotarians by Vance Thompson.
Guest of Sharon Daly was Sheri Camm.
 
I want to thank the greeter Bruce McGee & Tom Hashbarger for taking attendance.
 
Midge Stork announced our raffle prize was a 20th Anniversary bottle of Justin Isosceles Reserve donated by Laura Shannon.
 
Rotary Recognition:
  • Rotarian of the Month Rich Stewart
Presidents announcements:
  • December 27th Rotary Rose Parade Float Decorating
  • District Mid-Terms Jan. 12 or 26.
  • Annual Meeting Jan 10
  • Student interested in Youth Exchange. Need three families to volunteer to host.
President Jeff presented Christina Ahn with her Blue Badge.
 
Avenues of Service:
Amber Stevens: RMFR Update
Bill Spellman asked for volunteers to secure locations for Job Shadow.
Kathy McGee passed around "Miss You" cards for Carol Marquez-Olson & Jim Emch.
 
Happy $’s: Laura Shannon, Tim Hughes, Bruce McGee, Bill Spellman
 
Midge Stork conducted the raffle and the lucky winner was President Jeff!!!!!!
 
Thought for the week…
 
The best Christmas gift is to realize how much you already have.
RCVE Foundation Board Nominations
Anyone in the club wishing to have their name submitted as a nominee for the 2 open board of director positions (2019-2022) for the Rotary Club of Ventura-East Foundation, Inc. should contact Joe Strohman.
News from Rotary International

2019-20 RI president announces his presidential

 

Resources for refugeesRotary peace fellow helps refugees fleeing

 

Rotary recognizes UK Prime Minister Theresa May with polio champion

 

5 reasons to give to Rotary on Giving

 

6 tips for starting a Rotaract club on your

 
Published by the Rotary Club of Ventura-East (c)2015