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Ventura East
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Road
Ventura, CA  93003
United States
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Jeff Hata
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Meeting Responsibilities
December 12
 
Greeter
Stevens, Amber
 
Attendance
Hashbarger, Tom
 
Flag
Juvonen, Todd
 
Inspiration
Pope, Ashley
 
Introduction of Guests
Clune, Harriet
 
Opportunity Drawing
Hansen, Kris
 
January 9
 
Greeter
Magro, Cal
 
Attendance
Juvonen, Todd
 
Flag
Gallagher, Dick
 
Inspiration
McGee, Kathy
 
Introduction of Guests
Spellman D.D.S, William J.
 
Opportunity Drawing
Kagan, Ken
 
January 23
 
Greeter
McGee, Kathy
 
Attendance
Thompson, Alison
 
Flag
Magro, Cal
 
Inspiration
Hashbarger, Tom
 
Introduction of Guests
Stewart, Rich
 
Opportunity Drawing
Hishmeh, Husam
 
January 30
 
Greeter
Stewart, Rich
 
Attendance
Clune, Harriet
 
Flag
Stevens, Amber
 
Inspiration
Hishmeh, Husam
 
Introduction of Guests
Campillo, Adonis
 
Opportunity Drawing
Hahn, Megan
 
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.
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Ventura Rotaract Website
GOCARE
Rotary District 5240 Website
Operation Splash Slideshow
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Rotary International
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Rotary History
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President's Message
Jeff Burgh
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This week we have the privilege of hosting, along with our two Ventura Sister Club’s, the District Governor, Savi Bhim.  The combined meeting/social will begin at 5:30pm at the Poinsettia Pavilion and last until 7:30pm.  Dinner will be buffet style, along with a no host bar, sponsored by our Club.  Music will be provided by the Cabrillo Middle School Jazz Band, which I understand is one of the best jazz bands around.  Please plan to join us, as we have a great opportunity to hear Savi’s comments on Rotary’s impacts around the world, within our District, and right here in our community.  I can’t wait and look forward to seeing you this Thursday night.
 
Next week, January 30th, our program will be an update from Rotaract on their “Mexico Build” project.  As you know, our Club not only provided financial support, but a few of our members provided some sweat equity to the build, as well.  It’s going to be wonderful to hear in greater detail about the impact this project had on one family in Mexico.  Let’s show our continued support for Rotaract, see you on the 30th.
 
One World One Rotary
 
Jeff Burgh
President 2019-20
Rotary Club Ventura – East
Stories
Meeting December 12, 2019
Todd Juvonen led us in the Flag Salute today.
 
Our Inspirational Message was delivered by Ashley Pope.
 
Harriet Clune introduced guests and visiting Rotarians.
Guest of Jeff Hata was Rosandra Esquivel, guest of President Jeff was Tom Crozier, guest of Bruce McGee was Emily Barany, guest of the club was Ron Baldonado and guest of Ron Baldonado was Ron's son, Lucas Baldonado.
Visiting Rotarian was Laura Sipera.
 
President Jeff thanked Amber Stevens for greeting & Tom Hashbarger for taking attendance.
 
The opportunity drawing was $50 cash generously donated by Husam Hishmeh.
 
President Jeff presented Ashley & Jose, our servers with Christmas Checks.
 
Cal &Adonis were voted in at Large Directors
 
Presidents announcements:
Next Week’s Program – Club Holiday Party
Club Christmas Party – December 19th – Island Packers Harbor Cruise – Arrive 5:45pm -Boat leaves at 6:30pm returns at 830pm – Cost per attendee - $40.00   includes Cruise/Food/Non-Alcoholic Drinks (Alcoholic Drinks $$)
Elections of Cal and Adonis to Club Board of Directors 2020-2023
Cornhole Tournament – Committee Sign-up
Salvation Army – Bell Ringer – Saturday December 21st
December 26th Day after Christmas – Dark
January 2nd – Day after New Years - Dark
January 23, 2020 – District Gov Social ??
January 23, 2020 – District Governor’s Visit
Need a family to host Sora for the last part of the year.
 
Margarida Eidson – Military family support 5 families. Needs 2 more volunteers to purchase for Military families.
 
Bruce McGee spoke about donating to the foundation PHF points.
 
Judy Hoag thanked everyone for selling poinsettias this year.
 
Joe Strohman announced our club Foundation just went over 3 million.
 
Avenues of Service:
 
Happy $’s – Bill Hicks, Ron Baldonado, Husam Hishmeh.
 
Harriet Clune conducted the opportunity drawing and our lucky winner was our guest, Rosandra Esquivel!
 
Thought for the week…
“I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it”.

Thomas J

RYLA 2020
If you know of a local high school Junior (Preferred) or Sophomore, please contact Bill Spellman and let him know we have 4 open spaces that we need to fill for RYLA 2020. 
 
If you do not know what RYLA is or want to share with a potential attendee here is the link to the RYLA website: RYLA5240.org.
 
To contact Bill you can email him at ojaibill@aol.com
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