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President's Message

Kathy McGee
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Greetings Rotarians and Friends,

Welcome to March when the days get longer and Spring is in the air.  We are always looking for insightful and motivational programs, fun opportunities for fellowship and ways to connect in our community.  We are celebrating the longer days with a social walk on the Promenade and Happy Hour at Made West on the Pier Wednesday March 11th.  Meet at the base of the pier at 5:30.  Invite your friends and neighbors; the more the merrier!

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, our social this month will be a Dargan's in downtown Ventura.  Guinness and Shepherd's pie anyone?

Mark your calendars for March 21st and Zoom into  the District Assembly while you enjoy your coffee with your laptop on the patio or your favorite nook.  Choose from a variety of topics to be inspired by and bring ideas and enthusiasm back to the club.   Spring is a great time to plant seeds for a great Rotary year.

See you soon!

 Unite For Good!

 
Your Rotary Ventura East Co-Presidents,
Kathy McGee and Carin Kally
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A Message From Chayah
Dear Tim and the Rotary Club,
 
We want to say thank you for your continued support of three children at Chayah Children's Home in Uganda.
 
Pius is in 6th grade and doing well.  His health is good and he has become a very responsible young man as he's become more comfortable in the boy's home with Chayah's staff
Daisy is thriving.  She's put on weight since coming and her health is excellent.  She's not quite old enough for school, but enjoys playing with the other toddlers.  She is well cared for by the Mothers and Aunties at Chayah and is doted on by the older kids.
 
Otim is just turning 3 and also doing well.  He is a busy toddler and delights in making others laugh. He is full of joy, healthy and loves to take the lead with his age-mates.  He's also been known to take their toys run for the hills!
 
Your sponsorship provides meals, clothing, housing, medical care, a nurturing staff and lots of space to play.  We couldn't do it without you and appreciate your continued care and support of these three miracles.
--
Jodi Plum
Chayah Ministries International, Inc
2025 Scholarship Presentations
Scholarship Thursday was another great success. A special thanks to Steve Harbison, Kathy McGee and Jacquelyn Syndergaard who were judges and presenters.
We presented scholarships to 24 graduating seniors, including 9 students from Paciific High School for vocational and community college purposes. The foundation also awarded funds to 24 students who are currently enrolled in college. Thank you to Cal Magro for being responsible for bringing the Pacific students into the program and his generous monetary donation to a Pacific student.
 
And a special thanks to all of you that attended the luncheon. In total we had approximately 100 people in attendance. Great Job Rotary East!
 
In service,
Tim Hughes
Scholarship Chair
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Ventura, CA 93003
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Mar 19, 2026
Dargan's Ventura
Mar 26, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
Flow Surf Academy provides a variety of Surf Therapy programs for disabled children and young adults
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Rotary Club of Ventura-East
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We are a nonpolitical, nonsectarian social organization comprising local business, civic and professional leaders. We meet regularly to get to know each other, form friendships and through that we are able to solve community and global problems with service projects. Like:
  • Scholarships at 5 local high schools,
  • Interact Clubs at 3 local schools.
  • Support the YMCA, City Center, Ventura Botanical Gardens
  • Promote literacy and career guidance in schools
  • Internationally we support an orphanage & school in Uganda and contribute to eliminating Polio worldwide.
The Rotary Club of  Ventura-East meets Thursday noon to 1:30 at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura. Come and learn more about Rotary's humanitarian service, high ethical standards in all vocations and help build good will in this community. Use your professional skills and talents to make a difference.

Speakers

Mar 19, 2026
Dargan's Ventura
Mar 26, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
Flow Surf Academy provides a variety of Surf Therapy programs for disabled children and young adults
View entire list
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