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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.

School backpack project 2023

We packed 710 bags this year (410 for high schools and 310 for middle schools)...Awesome! This is an annual Ventura School District project that is done in collaboration with the 3 Ventura Rotary Clubs: Downtown, East & South and also the Lions Club.

Thank you to the following members for making it to this event - John Mattina, Kendall Mattina, Jackie Sanchez, Linda Zaruka, President Stacy Zaruka, Nkosi Khumalo, Jeaanine Longwill, Dennies Longwill, Bob Braitman, Bon Wakam and Angelina Ornelas.

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.

"Magic of Rotary" Magic Castle Brunch Social
World Famous Magic Castle

Dec. 14, 2024
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Holiday Dinner/Gift Exchange - 6 pm
Dec. 16, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
No Rotary Meeting
Dec. 23, 2024
No Rotary Meeting
Dec. 30, 2024
Rotary Meeting at Noon - Vanessa Bechtel (VCCF)
Courtyard Marriott

Jan. 06, 2025
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Rotary Meeting at Noon - Speaker Chris Romero
Jan. 13, 2025
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
No Rotary Meeting
Jan. 20, 2025
Board Meeting - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (Sterling Hills)
Sterling Hills Golf Course

Jan. 27, 2025
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Rotary Meeting - 5:45 pm - 7 pm (Sterling Hills w/ John Z)
Sterling Hills Golf Course

Jan. 27, 2025
5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Rotary Meeting at Noon - Speaker Matt LaVere
Feb. 03, 2025
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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