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President's Message
Dawn Knowles
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Fellow Rotarians and Friends,
Last month was busy with all the wonderful scholarships and recognition of our local students.  We celebrated the High School seniors, college students, nursing students and middle school 4-way Test winners.  My heart is definitely full with gratitude for our club and current members and past Rotary members who are making a difference in the lives of these students.  Our club meeting is this Thursday.  Thank you again to everyone who makes a difference in the lives of others.
 
In service,
Dawn Knowles
President 2024-2025
Rotary Club Ventura – East
 
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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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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.
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May 29, 2025
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Ventura County Animal Services
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Rotaract Vietnam Build
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