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Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

JOIN US AT VIVA LA COMIDA

Camarillo Rotary's Viva La Comida community dinner began in 1971 as a fundraiser for the Camarillo Boys Club. It proved so successful that it's become a Camarillo tradition, helping to fund the Boys & Girls Club, YMCA and other local nonprofits through our Camarillo Rotary Foundation. Join us on Monday, March 9th for our 55th Viva La Comida. Tickets are available from any Camarillo Rotarian, online (see link below) or at the door.

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HAPPY SMILES AT OUR KIDS HOLIDAY PARTY

Since 1989, our Kids Holiday Party at the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo has been a great Rotary tradition. This year, on December 17th, our volunteers hosted more than 130 kids at the Club for pizza, gifts and a visit with Santa.

33RD ANNUAL CARE FOR KIDS GOLF CLASSIC

 Founded in 1993 by the Camarillo Rotary Club, the Care For Kids Golf Classic is the longest running charity golf tournament in Ventura County.  Benefitting Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families, our members continue to support the tournament by sponsoring the event and donating their time and money.  

WINGS OVER CAMARILLO 2025

Camarillo Rotary Club members staffed the beverage booths at the 2025 Wings Over Camarillo Air Show.  Our club is proud to support this important community event and the Camarillo Wings Association's mission to inspire youth with aviation related programs, education and leadership opportunities.  

COMMUNITY GRANTS AWARDED TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Recently, our Camarillo Rotary Foundation awarded grants to organizations whose applications were focused on providing support for programs/projects that align with the Foundation's specific areas of interest. The recipients are shown above.

Back row left to right:  Paul Ward (Camarillo Rotary),  Max Copenhagen (Camarillo Rotary), James Espinoza (Mission FISH), Paul(Mission FISH), Megan Voshell (YMCA), Jennie Parkinson (Boys & Girls of Camarillo), Jeff Walker (Camarillo Rotary President), Rebecca Solodon (Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation), Carrie Hughes, Kevin Brannon(Reel Guppy Outdoors).

Front Row, left to right:  Chrissy Stamegna (Brain Injury Center), Shawna Morris (Casa Pacifica), Julia Stermer (VCCF), Barb Filkins (VC Chapter of the Ninety Nines), 

Seated:  Lynda Bowman (TEACH), Heather Hoffman (St. John’s Healthcare Foundation), Janet Young (New West Symphony, Mary Ann Novak (Pleasant Valley Historical Society), DW Donovan (St. John’s Healthcare Foundation).

HERITAGE DAYS STREET FAIR 

Camarillo Rotarians provided information to festival attendees and sold Heritage Days Street Fair T-Shirts on behalf of the Camarillo Old Town Association, who organizes this great community event.

NEW RECORDS SET AT TRACK MEET
Saturday, May 17, 2025 saw 14 schools and 545 athletes (a new record) compete in 100+ events at Camarillo Rotary's annual Hap Rapp Memorial Track Meet, held at Adolfo Camarillo High. Ribbons were awarded to 1st through 5th place finishers in all events, and high point winners in grades 4 through 8 (shown here with Meet Chair Dave Drumright) received trophies. More than a dozen new records were set this year. The meet began in 1960, and is Camarillo Rotary's oldest community service event .
SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO DESERVING STUDENTS
Our club's annual Scholarships are one of our oldest community service projects, second only to the Track Meet. They began in 1962 as the Honn Memorial Scholarships, named in honor of two sons of then club president Charles Honn; the boys tragically drowned in an accident off the Oxnard coast. From one award annually in the early days, the program has grown over the years, and recently we were happy to honor an outstanding group of deserving students with $1,000 Camarillo Rotary scholarships. The winners, shown here left right with club President Jeff Walker, are:
 
• Elizabeth Hernandez, a Hueneme High School senior and first-generation college student in her family. Her ultimate goal is to attend UC Davis and specialize in small animal care.
• Michael Arteaga, a student at Adolfo Camarillo High who wants to major in Mechanical Engineering and pursue a career in robotics at CSU San Diego, UCLA, or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
• Angel Montoya, an Adolfo Camarillo High senior whose initial goal is to become an X-ray technician majoring in Radiologic Sciences at CSU Channel Islands or CSU Northridge.
• Oliver Martinez, a first-generation college student in his family, intends to major in Computer Science at UC Berkeley or Stanford.
• Andrea Pascual, a Hueneme High senior who is currently a student medical assistant and wants to major in Public Health for a healthcare career.
• Kimberly Orellana, who plans to attend a four-year institution and become a nurse.
• Nayeli Garcia Martinez, Hueneme High, another first-generation college student whose goal is to become a Pediatric Nurse. She has applied to Long Beach State, San Diego State, UCLA and UC Irvine.
 
NOT SHOWN:
 
• Maria Sonbol, a Rancho Campana High student who plans to attend UCLA, UC Berkeley, or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and pursue a degree in Biology, aspiring to be a physician. 
• Angeliza Martinez, a Hueneme High senior who plans to major in computer science or cognitive science with a focus on AI and machine learning.  She is applying to UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
• Mina Yudanis, a Rio Mesa High senior who plans to study Forensic Science at a major university.
 
Congratulations to all of our scholarship winners. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
FOUR-WAY TEST ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS

One of the world’s most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is Rotary's Four-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor when he took charge of a company facing bankruptcy. This 24-word philosophy for employees to follow in their business and professional lives is credited with helping to save the company. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, the Four-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages. 

Every year, the Camarillo Rotary Club has a Four-Way Test Essay Contest for local students, asking the question "How can the Rotary Four-Way Test assist you and/or others to make the world a more peaceful place when confronting or dealing with the area of conflict?"

The year's winners:

GRADES 1-3
1st Place:  Beckett Springgate, CAPE
2nd Place:  Rastin Bailey, SRTMS
3rd Place:  Carmela Heisserer, Las Posas

GRADES 4/5
1st Place:  Arlene Nayak, La Mariposa
2nd Place:  Morgan Jones, La Mariposa
3rd Place:  Giavana Ryff, La Mariposa

GRADES 6-8
1st Place:  Anton Pacheco, CAPE
2nd Place:  Isabelle Karas, CAPE
3rd Place:  Halima Yusuf, SRTMS

ANOTHER GREAT VIVA LA COMIDA!
Our 54th Viva La Comida on Monday, March 31, 2025 was a big success. Thanks to all who attended! A longtime Camarillo tradition, Viva La Comida began in 1971 as a fundraiser for the Camarillo Boys Club. Today, proceeds from the event benefit the Boys & Girls Club, YMCA and many other worthwhile local causes through the Camarillo Rotary Foundation.
2025 RANDY CHURCHILL BUSINESS ETHICS AWARDS

One of the key pillars of Rotary is Service Above Self, which can be carried out in a number of ways, including through one’s vocation. Recently, Camarillo Rotary presented its annual Randy Churchill Business Ethics Awards, recognizing and celebrating individuals and businesses in the Camarillo community who have exemplified service to others and have operated under the highest ethical standards.

Our 2025 winners, shown above (left to right ) are Joel Brinkman (Arborist Crew Tree Service), Dr. Aaron Ayala (Perform Better Chiropractic) and the McKee Family (Castle Air, Inc.).
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