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Mardi Gras '25

Yet another wonderful event. We hope all of our guests had as great of a night as our members did.
Mesi Anpil!

Back to school backpack project

The Rotary Clubs of Ventura and Lions joined forces for the 22nd annual back pack project. On Saturday August 10 the volunteers put together approximately 800 backpacks for Ventura middle and high school students.

Rotary Supports Ventura College Promise Program

Posted by Jack Pollock

On September 14 Bob Davis and Jack Pollock presented Dr. Kimberly Hoffmans and Ann King a $6,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Ventura South in support of the Ventura College Promise Program.

Speaker Ashlyn

Great speaker at Rotary South.

Ashlyn Cavaletto presented her IMPACT program. Redefining how to unleash the change makers in our communities.

Ventura High School Scholarship recipients - Class of 2023

Ventura High School Scholarships - Class of 2023!

From left to Right: Diane Moss, Past President Marty Moss, Abigail Block, Lucas Romero, Sofia S'Gro, Mateo Navarro, Brooke Roberts, Past President Bon Wakam, Past President Nkosi Khumalo.

Matt LaVere County Supervisor - May 22

Matt LaVere, Ventura County Supervisor was the featured speaker at our May 22 meeting.

Turning Point Foundation

The Rotary Club of Ventura South presented a $54,000 check to Jason Meek from the Turning Point Foundation at our May 22 meeting.

St. Bonaventure HS - Rise Against Hunger

St. Bonaventure Interact Club supported a Rise Against Hunger Event on May 16.

St. Bonaventure Interact Bake Sale

The St. Bonaventure Interact club held a bake sale at the Tower Club on May 8.

Charter members honored at 40th anniversary celebration

On Tuesday May 2, the club held its 40th anniversary celebration dinner social at the Manhattan Restaurant where we honored 4 members of the club for their 40 year membership. Charter members, Brant Gerckens, Dennis Longwill and Lee Gibson and 40 year member Larry Matheney provided us with reflections on their extensive experiences with the club. John Zaruka provided the MC duties. Everyone had a great time and the shared experiences were inspirational.

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Rotary initiative supports midwives in remote communities

To address a maternal health crisis, Rotary members help midwives build leadership skills and professional networks

A chat with 2025-26 Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo

RI's new president talks about his top Rotary moments, his goals as president, and his love of olive oil and opera

Lesson plan given a global reach

Rotary clubs in Ontario’s District 7070 ensure Durham College’s virtual classroom has a global reach

For the love of nature

Camp Kawartha in Ontario is turning out a new generation of environmental stewards

Calgary finale addresses peacebuilding, literacy, and human trafficking

Final day of 2025 Rotary International Convention highlighted current and future Rotary leaders