DO YOU HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR POTENTIAL SPEAKERS AT FUTURE MEETINGS? IF SO, PLEASE CONTACT PAT MCCOLLUM: patmccollum196@gmail.com 8/12 Kevin LaRosa
To get you ready for Wings Over Camarillo, Aerial Coordinator, Kevin LaRosa's presentation blends real-world aviation safety with a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the most iconic aerial sequences in film/movies are brought to life. He will walk us through the planning, coordination, and execution of complex aerial shots, offering an inside perspective on what it takes to safely capture these high-stakes moments.
8/19 Megan Meadows (Speaker suggestion: Gretchen Cook)
Megan Meadows, Executive Director of Autism Society Ventura County (ASVC), leads efforts to create connections and empower individuals and families in the Autism community through advocacy, education, resources, and inclusive programs. Her presentation will highlight the needs of the local Autism community, the impact of ASVC's work throughout Ventura County, and how community partnerships and service-minded organizations can help create meaningful opportunities for individuals and families.
8/26 Club Happenings & Social Time
Let's get caught up on everything Rotary! We have lots of things to report on and share within our Club.
9/2 Sarah Abrams (Speaker suggestion: Megan Voshel)
Residents in long-term care facilities are among the most frail and vulnerable in Ventura County. Sarah Abrams, Executive Director of The Ventura County Ombudsman Program will explain how they advocate for the highest quality of life and care possible for all our disabled and elderly living in long term care facilities because many cannot represent themselves. www.ombudsmanventura.org 9/9 Steve Solomon
To date, 3 birds have tested positive for West Nile Virus in 2026. Steve Solomon, of the VC Environmental Health Division, Vector Control Program will provide updates on WNV and updates on the invasive species Aedes aegypti, which is now being found in Camarillo. His talk will provide an overview of the Vector Control Program, information on mosquito prevention, bite prevention, what to look for and who to call if you are experiencing mosquito problems.
9/16 TBA
9/23 DG Margarida Eidson
Join us and meet District Governor Margarida Eidson (of the Ventura East Club). She will share values, and promote the vision and purpose of District 5240 initiatives as well as have a chance to learn our club’s operations, and provide guidance on Rotary programs. (Board members plan on meeting with the DG before or after our regular meeting.)
9/30 DARK
10/1 Rotary Social (No noon meeting)
In lieu of a meeting this week, join us for a no-host-bar Social at 5:30PM at Twisted Oak Tavern, 2433 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo.
No speaker last week, but we did take care of some club business and enjoyed a Craft Talk from new member (and Camarillo native) Jenny Parkinson. After her talk, she received her Blue Badge.
