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.
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Mondays at 12:00 p.m.
Courtyard Marriott
600 E Esplanade Dr
Oxnard, CA 93036
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Oxnard, CA 93036
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Interact / RYLA Advisor
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The Rotary Foundation
Public Relations Chair
Family of Rotary
Ventura South Foundation President
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.
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.
Great speaker at Rotary South.
Ashlyn Cavaletto presented her IMPACT program. Redefining how to unleash the change makers in our communities.
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.
The Rotary Club of Ventura South presented a $54,000 check to Jason Meek from the Turning Point Foundation at our May 22 meeting.
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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No Rotary Meeting
Jan. 20, 2025
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Rotary Meeting at Noon - Speaker: Ventura Botanical Gardens
Oxnard Courtyard MarriottJan. 27, 2025
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. -
Board Meeting
Oxnard Courtyard MarriottJan. 27, 2025
1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. -
Rotary Meeting at Noon - Speaker Matt LaVere
Oxnard Courtyard MarriottFeb. 03, 2025
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. -
Rotary Meeting - 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm (Sterling Hills w/ John Z)
Sterling Hills Golf CourseFeb. 10, 2025
5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. -
No Rotary Meeting
Feb. 17, 2025
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Rotary Meeting at Noon - RYLA Presentation
Oxnard Courtyard MarriottFeb. 24, 2025
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. -
Board Meeting
Feb. 24, 2025
1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. -
Mardi Gras Fundraiser!
Sterling Hills Golf CourseMar. 02, 2025
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No Rotary Meeting
Mar. 03, 2025
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