ROTARY CLUB OF VENTURA EAST
Welcome to the website of the Rotary Club of Ventura East!!
Ventura East
We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Road
Ventura, CA 93003
United States of America
New Member Proposal
The following
has been proposed as a new member of
the Rotary Club of Ventura-East:
 
Name:                           Mikyung "Michelle" Zdybowicz
Classification:               Entrepreneur
Proposer:                      Bruce McGee
Publication Date:        May 19, 2023
 
 
Any objections to this person becoming a 
member of our club should be brought to
the attention of the President, President-Elect
or any Director within ten (10) days of this
publication.
 
 
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Ventura-East
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Ventura-East. Our club was chartered on May 23, 1963; 55 years of service to our community and the world.  We are also the first club to be a 100% Paul Harris Fellow club in our district and we were the 54th club in the world to achieve this distinction, having donated $1,000 per member to the Rotary International Foundation to fund projects in the United States and all around the world.
 
Ventura-East Rotarians meet for lunch from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura, 3451 Foothill Road.   A delicious lunch, fellowship and networking, a short business session and usually an informative speaker who presents current and timely topics.
 
Rotarians practice our pledge of “Service Above Self” through our five Avenues of Service committees:  Club Service, Community Service, International Service, Vocational Service and Youth Service.  One of our most popular projects is the Push-em Pull-em Parade for youngsters and families on the 4th of July. We started this parade in 1976 and celebrated the 43rd anniversary of the Push-em Pull-em Parde this year (Click on this link to see photos PhotoAlbums/2017-push-em-pull-em-parade).  Operation Splash, partnered with the YMCA, teaches youngsters to swim and learn water safety.  We are, after all, a beach community!  We support The Ronald McDonald House at VCMC, Food Share and Autism Society Ventura County. This year in June we awarded $125,000 in scholarships to local High School Seniors with plans to attend colleges and universities.  This coming June we plan to also award scholarships to those students pursuing vocational programs.
 
Leadership training for our youth is an important part of what we do, sponsoring an “Interact” Club at Buena High School and sending High School Juniors to a program called RYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, a 4-day retreat for self-development and leadership experience. 
 
On an International basis, we are partnering with “The Mossy Foot Project” based in Ventura and providing medical and rehabilitation services through their project in Ethiopia.   
 
We have two major fundraisers each year to support our charitable work. In April, we host a jigsaw puzzle competition that benefits our club and Autism Society Ventura County and our club. Our second and most lucrative fundraiser is Poinsettia Sales for the holidays. Volunteer Rotarians deliver the cases of beautiful plants for each order to home or business.  For large business orders, we can drop ship the cases.  Ask us!  These fund-raising events allow us to continue our services to our local community and to the world.
 
If you have an interest in Rotary and doing good in our world, here locally and internationally, please contact us through our website or see us on Facebook. We welcome your inquiry and would welcome you to join us at lunch to investigate the opportunities of Rotary Membership.
 
Tim Hughes
President
2022-2023
Rotary Club of Ventura East
President's Message

Margarida Eidson

member photo
Last week we presented Malia Brown with our Student of the Quarter award. Malia has been fantastic at running the Interact Club at Buena High School for the past couple of years. She is a true volunteer, and it seems it runs in her family. Congratulations Malia.
We also awarded $8,000 in Scholarships to local Nursing students. It was very special to hear their stories of how they chose the nursing profession. Congratulations to all.
 
Thank you, Joe Strohman, for organizing these awards. Thank you to Ashley Pope for presenting the Student of the Quarter award and to Derek Eidson and
This week join us for our social event on Thursday at 5:30 at Winchester’s on Main Street.
 
Please save the dates for:
Tri-Club Fundraiser at Ventura State Park on September 23 11am to 3pm
Looking forward to seeing you Thursday. Here is a list of our programs and events coming up:
 
  • May 21st – Puzzle Competition at YMCA 12:30 to 3:30
  • May 25th – Amy Fonzo from Aera Energy
  • June 1st – Four Way Test Essays
  • June 8th – Manci Rasmussen - Turtle Conservancy
  • June 10th - Girl Scouts Fundraiser at the Arnaz Campground 4 to 7pm
  • June 15th – Mara Rodriguez – Moorpark Zoo
  • June 17th – Board Meeting at the Poinsettia Pavilion at 5:30pm
  • June 22nd – TBD
  • June 29th - Step Down at Rum Fish & Vino at 5:30pm
 
I hope you join me at our 3rd Thursday Social at Winchesters! The social starts at 5:30 pm.
 
Serving with a smile
 
 
Serving with a smile
Co-President Margarida Eidson
President 2022-23
Rotary Club Ventura – East
 
Club Duties
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NEWS FROM VENTURA EAST
Meeting April 6, 2023
Harriet Clune led us in the Flag Salute.
 
Jeff Hata introduced guests and visiting Rotarians.
Visiting today was Cameron DeJong
 
Kathy McGee gave our Inspirational Message.
 
Cal Magro donated a $50 gift certificate to Peking Restaurant for our Opportunity Drawing.
 
When DG Scott came he spoke about everything they are doing in the District. This years motto is “Let’s
Get Loud!” President Margarida’s challenge is to wear your Rotary Pin everyday.
 
Cal Magro spoke about helping Kids & Families Together to unload some trucks and on April 22 nd we will
do a beach clean-up with Surfrider.
 
Joe Strohman spoke about the upcoming nursing scholarships and the 4 Way Test Essay contest.
 
Tim Hughes spoke about the upcoming fundraiser with the Girl Scouts. Sell, Sell, Sell sponsorships!
 
Upcoming events...
  • April 16th – Taste of Ojai - https://www.tasteofojai.org/
  • April 17th – Board Meeting at the Poinsettia Pavilion
  • April 20th – Social at Bright Spark Brewery on 4561 Market St.
  • April 22nd – Beach Cleanup
  • April 27th – Scholarships
  • April 30th – Aut2Run
  • May 4th – Olivia Strohman – Rotaract – Mexico build.
  • May 11th – Student of the Quarter and Nurses Scholarships
  • May 13th – Rotary Foundation Gala – at the Camarillo Airport celebrating all the programs done throughout our District using Rotary Foundation funds https://rotary5240.app.box.com/s/8el616z9giu0xjnl91p24yx0uqy6td8a
  • May 17th – Board Meeting at the Poinsettia Pavilion
  • May 18th – Social at Winchester’s 632 E main St.
  • May 25th – Amy Fonzo from Aera Energy
President Margarida introduced Deborah from the Search Dog Foundation.
Meeting March 30, 2023
Dawn Knowles led us in the Flag Salute.
 
Joe Bova introduced guests and visiting Rotarians.
Guest of Dawn Knowles was Rene Burke.
 
Rich Stewart announced that our Opportunity Drawing was two bottles of wine donated by Jeff Hata.
 
Tim Hughes gave our Inspirational Message.
 
President Margarida asked that everyone sign up for club duties for the upcoming months.
 
Dawn Knowles let us know about the Beach Clean up on April 22nd. 9:00 – 11:00 at the Prominade in Ventura.
 
Joe Bova spoke about the Rise Against Hunger event and RYLA is coming soon. We have 2 students attending.
 
President Margarida introduced our speaker, Joe Cahill, from the Ventura Botanical Gardens.
Meeting March 23, 2023
Bruce McGee led us in the Salute to the Flag.
 
Bill Spellman introduced guests and visiting Rotarians.
Visiting us today was Cameron DeJong.
 
Community Service, Cal Magro passed around flyers for a beach cleanup with Surfriders on April 22nd.
May 16th there is a Rise Up Against Hunger event at Foothill High School for our local Interact Clubs.
 
Tim Hughes let us know that we have received 70 scholarship applications so far this year. The committee will be meeting to discuss awards soon.
We are also focusing on the Food Wine and Beer Festival for the Girl Scouts. We need sponsors for this event.
 
Joe Strohman let us know we will be awarding about $10,000 for Nursing Scholarships on May 11th.
 
Carin Kally announced that the incoming board retreat will be April 29th.
 
Ashley Pope announced that the “Closet” at Buena High School has opened. There will be a ribbon cutting on April 26th.
 
The Puzzle competition will be May 21st at the Ventura Family YMCA.
 
Bill Gray spoke a little bit about his recent trip to New Zealand. Fun fact the number on tree they grow is the Monterey Pine!
 
The Step Down will be at The Rum Fish on June 29th.
 
Happy $’s: Sharon Daly, Bruce McGee, Cal Magro, Tim Hughes, Harriet Clune, Margarida Eidson
 
The opportunity drawing was $25 to Royal Bakery and $25 to Sees Candy donated by Carin Kally.
 
Our speakers were from the DA’s office, Mike Jump and Melissa , to talk about the Ventura Family Justice Center.
President’s Joe Strohman, Margarida Eidson and Time Hughes presented a $1,000 check to the Family Justice Center.
 
Rich Stewart conducted the raffle and our lucky winner was our guest Cameron DeJong.
Meeting March 9, 2023
Joe Bova led us in the Salute to the Flag.
 
Vance Thompson introduced guests and visiting Rotarians.
Guest of Sharon Daly was Kevin Daly, guest of Jacquelyn Gargano was Alicia, Husam Hishmeh's guest was Raul Mercado. Visiting Rotarians were Marta Brown, D.G Scott Phillips & Jan Phllips.
 
Carin Kally donated our Opportunity Drawing which was a bucket of Irish themed items including a bottle of Irish Whiskey.
 
Jerry Dannenberg took attendance today, Rich Stewart was our greeter and Dave Anderson ran the front desk.
 
Husam Hishmeh gave our Inspirational Message.
 
President Joe thanked Margarida Eidson for the slideshow on the TV screens.
 
President Joe reminded everyone to review the bylaw changes to be voted on at the next in person meeting.
 
Next week we will be meeting at the St Patrick’s Day celebration at Topa Topa Brewery.
 
Happy $’s: Carin Kally, Kathy McGee
 
The next board meeting will be March 20th.
 
The St Patrick’s day parade is March 10th, be at Cabrillo Middle school about 9:00 am.
 
Sell tickets to the St Patrick’s Day event! Jacquelyn Gargano let us know that she had some color flyers and tickets available.
 
Bruce McGee and D.G. Scott Phillips inducted Nancy D’Atilio into the club.
 
Bruce McGee presented Jerry Dannenberg, Derek Eidson, Chuck Ferguson & Jacquelyn Gargano with their Blue Badges.
 
DG Scott Phillips & PEN Dawn Knowles managed to wear matching shoes!
 
District Chief of Staff Bruce McGee introduced Group 7 Rep Margarida Eidson to introduce District Governor Scott Phillips.
 
Rich Stewart conducted our raffle and the lucky winner was DGE Marta Brown.
Meeting February 2, 2023
Vance Thompson led us in the Flag Salute.
 
Jeff Hata introduced guests and visiting Rotarians.
Guest of the Club was Nancy D'Atillio
 
The Opportunity Drawing was a mixed box of Girl Scout Cookies donated by Tim Hughes.
 
President Joe thanked Margarida Eidson for staffing the Front Desk and Laura Shannon for taking attendance.
 
Harriet Clune gave our Inspirational Message.
 
Ashley Pope was presented a check to the Autism Society of Ventura-County.
 
President Joe read a note from Helene Rosenbaum thanking the club for the Poinsettia donations to Cypress Place.
 
President Joe announced that a revision to the club by-laws are on each table. Please review them, we will vote to ratify them in two weeks.
 
We will no longer do Zoom unless requested.
 
Meal cost will increase beginning March 1
$76.50/month - $92
Rule of 85 $18 – $20
 
Carin Kally is looking for volunteers to work the Front Desk at our meetings. Let Carin know if your interested.
 
Next week DG Scott Phillips will be making his annual visit. Please be sure to attend! Wear pink to the meeting.
 
Happy $’s: Sharon Daly, Emily Barany,
 
Our program was the St Patrick’s day event at Topa Topa Brewery.
 
Rich Stewart conducted the raffle and our lucky winner was Charles Ferguson
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Todd Juvonen
    June 6
  • Rafael Canton, M.D.
    June 9
  • Cal Magro
    June 17
  • Jeff Hata
    June 21
  • Bruce McGee
    June 25
  • Sam Marsh
    June 25
  • Rich Stewart
    June 27
  • Husam Hishmeh
    June 30
Anniversaries:
  • Tim Hughes
    Peggy Hughes
    June 14
Join Date:
  • Jim Word
    May 1, 1983
    40 years
  • Ashley Pope
    May 3, 2017
    6 years
  • Colin Hoag
    May 12, 2016
    7 years
  • Mike Martin
    May 12, 2016
    7 years
  • Margarida Eidson
    May 19, 2017
    6 years
  • William J. Spellman D.D.S
    May 23, 1963
    60 years
  • Sam Marsh
    June 9, 2008
    15 years
  • Adonis Campillo
    June 21, 2019
    4 years
Club Leadership
Co-President 1st Qtr
Jeff Burgh
President-Elect
Carin Kally
Past President
Cal Magro
Secretary
Jeff Hata
Treasurer
David Anderson
International Serv
Tim Hughes
Community Service
Dawn Knowles
Vocational Service
Joe Strohman Jr.
Youth Service
Joe Bova
Membership
Kathy McGee
Membership
Ashley Pope
Co-President 4th Qtr
Margarida Eidson
Co-President 3rd Qtr
Tim Hughes
Co-President 2nd Qtr
Joe Strohman Jr.
Rotaract Advisor
Ashley Pope
Interact/Youthact Advisor
Joe Bova
RYLA Coordinator
Joe Bova
The Rotary Foundation
Bruce McGee
Youth Exchange
Ashley Pope
Sgt-At-Arms
Rich Stewart
3rd Year Director
Laura Shannon-Prange
1st Year Director
Adonis Campillo
3rd Year Director
Carin Kally
2nd Year Director
Joe Bova
1st Year Director
Dawn Knowles
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ROTARY CLUB OF VENTURA EAST
Welcome to the website of the Rotary Club of Ventura East!!
Ventura East
We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Road
Ventura, CA 93003
United States of America
Support our Buena High School Interact Club!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Membership Corner
 
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Rotary Club of Ventura-East, Please click this link.
Rotary Club of Ventura-East Avenues of Service Citation Recipients
Recognizing that the strength of the Rotary ideal is founded on the service carried out by club members worldwide, this citation program provides a means for Rotary clubs to personally recognize a member of the club for outstanding efforts in the five Avenues of Service. The citation commends the service carried out by an individual Rotarian in the club, thereby reinforcing the importance which Rotary places on the personal involvement of each club member in Rotary service activities.
 
Eric Nicolet - 1997-98
Devere 'Pete' Gallagher - 1998-99
Joseph Strohman - 1999-00
Sally Adelblue - 2000-01
Jan Lindsay - 2001-02
Richard Stewart - 2005-06
William Spellman - 2006-07
Husam Hishmeh - 2007-08
Deborah Roberts - 2010-11
Wendy Pazen - 2011-12
Jeff Hata - 2012-13
Poinsettia Delivery to Cypress Place Senior Living
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AVENUES OF SERVICE

 
Photo Albums
2020 Rise Up Against Hunger
Ronald McDonald Family Room
Sip & See #3
2018 Make Me Smile Week
Sip & See: #RotaryEastRocks!!!
2018 Push-em Pull-em Parade
2018 Trees, Trees, Trees and some RAIN!!!
2017 Nightmare on the Hill
2017 Backpack Project
2017 Social @ Limonera
2017 Push-em Pull-em Parade
2017 Rotarian's at Work Day
2016 Nightmare on the Hill
2016 Ventura County Fair Parade
2016 Stepdown Dinner
2016 Push-em Pull-em Parade
2016 Scholarship Award Ceremony
4 New Members!!!
2016 Ronald L. Hertel 4 Way Test Essay Contest
City Center Project
2015 Christmas Party
2015 Push em Pull em Parade
2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade
2014 Moorpark Civil War Reenactment
FoodShare and the Salvation Army 2014
BBQ at Civil War Reenactment 2014
Ventura Chamber BBQ 2014
2014 Push N Pullem Parade
2011 Push N Pullem Parade
News from R.I.
Excitement builds for Melbourne

The 2023 Rotary International convention will offer endless inspiration for the year to come.

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