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President's Message

Kathy McGee
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Greetings Rotarians and Friends

Welcome to 2026!  Wishing you all hope, health and happiness in the new year. 

At our last meeting of 2025, the present and past club presidents helped induct our newest member: Lissanna Follari, PhD.  Lissanna is the Dean of Vocational Programs at Ventura College.  She is new to Rotary and new to Ventura and she has already jumped in to participating in club events with both feet. Welcome to our Rotary family, Lissanna.

           And a big thank you to all who supported our Poinsettia sale this year.  We like spreading holiday cheer each December with lovely plants.  We strive to improve our communication and delivery methods every year.  And we hope business owners and individuals looking to make new friends and connect with the community will take up our offer to visit the club to learn more about us.

Our programs are coming together nicely, including a visit from Supervisor Matt LaVere on January 29th.  Let’s pack the room and bring guests to all our programs.

See You Thursday!

Unite for Good
 
Kathy McGee and Carin Kally, your co-Presidents for 2025-26
Rotary Club Ventura East
 
 
Stories
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
News from Rotary International

Ravishankar Dakoju pledged that he and his wife and fellow club member, Paola Dakoju, would donate approximately US$50 million (4.5 billion Indian rupees) to The Rotary Foundation.

 

Rotary International president-elect emphasizes effective action and ‘embracing the world with open arms’

 

Nanotechnology brings safer water to the Ganges Delta

 

A husband-and-wife team came up with first aid for mental health on a dog walk. They want you — yes, you — to join this global movement

 

In Malaysia, Rotary members’ vision of a country that embraces mental well-being is beginning to blossom with government support

 
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Poinsettia Pavilion
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Ventura, CA 93003
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Speakers
Jan 15, 2026 5:30 PM
The Greek at Ventura Harbor Village
Jan 22, 2026
Energy situation in California and the impact of Venezuela action
Jan 29, 2026
Business outlook for the county, housing development
Feb 05, 2026
Managing disasters and remodels
Feb 12, 2026
Children's museum in Camarillo
Mar 05, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Latest in Homeowner's Insurance in California
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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
Jan 15, 2026 5:30 PM
The Greek at Ventura Harbor Village
Jan 22, 2026
Energy situation in California and the impact of Venezuela action
Jan 29, 2026
Business outlook for the county, housing development
Feb 05, 2026
Managing disasters and remodels
Feb 12, 2026
Children's museum in Camarillo
Mar 05, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Latest in Homeowner's Insurance in California
View entire list
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