Husam Hishmeh led us in the Flag Salute today.
 
Visiting Rotarian today was Saraubh Bajaj President of Ventura Downtown and guest of the club was Joe Bova.
 
Kathy McGee gave our Inspirational Message.
 
Presidents announcements:
  • Dec 12 – Ventura Family Justice Center Toy donations
  • Dec 16 – 2 – 5 Foodshare food pantry.
  • Dec 17 – Virtual Christmas Party. Charcuterie Boards from Pierano’s $25
  • Dec 24 & 31 Dark
  • California Office for Small Business Advocates – Small businesses can apply for a grant.
  • Opportunity Drawing Roy Valdez donated a $50 gift card, winners choice, Amazon or Starbucks
Roy Valdez let us know that we sold out of Poinsettias. Thank you to everyone who came out to help deliver. Sold 295 cases. Net about $6,500 this year!
 
Avenues of Service:
Ashley Pope said Interact will be meeting next week and Margarida will be speaking about RYLA
 
Joe Strohman let us know we need to Directors for the Foundation Board. Foundation is at $3.3 million.
Vocational Service – Toy drive is ongoing. Ventura Family Justice Center is virtual. Order through Amazon and deliver to them.
YMCA we adopted a family and we are also donating to Spark of Love.
 
Saurabh Bajaj is doing a fundraiser, Coffee Table book illustrated by local photographers. You can order online at VenturaRotary.org.
 
Our speaker was Carolyn Prijatel-Sutton with the Coalition for Family Harmony
 
The winner of the Opportunity Drawing was Kathy McGee.
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