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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Ojai - #674
Ojai
We meet In Person
Fridays at 12:00 PM
Aquinas Center of St. Thomas Catholic Church Activity Center
185 St. Thomas Drive
Ojai, CA 93023
United States of America
(Note: Club does not meet at above location on 4th Fridays) Mailing Address: Post Office Box 511, Ojai, CA 93024
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RCOEF Scholarships Available
The Rotary Club of Ojai Educational Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2023 year.

DEADLINE TO APPLY – MARCH, 17, 2023

You must be a resident of the Ojai Valley and a graduating senior who will enroll in a college or university or junior or community college, career/technical, vocational, or certificated program in the next fall term.

For information regarding the Rotary Club of Ojai Educational Foundation click on ojairotaryedfoundation.org

To apply for a scholarship, click on ojairotaryedfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarship/

 

 
 
2023 Rotary Club of Ojai Community Grants 
In celebration of Rotary Club of Ojai’s 75th anniversary year, we’re giving $25,000 to Ojai Valley area non-profit organizations.  Organizations that serve residents anywhere in the Ojai Valley are encouraged to apply.  This year’s focus will be on projects with an environmental, youth and/or educational impact. 
Submit completed applications to ojairotarygrants@gmail.com before the February 28 deadline.
 
 
 
 
Taste of Ojai 2023

Taste of Ojai 2023!

A Journey of Food, Wine, and Art

2:00-5:30PM - Sunday, April 16, 2023 - Libbey Park

Get your tickets and view all the details now at www.tasteofojai.org

Proceeds from Taste of Ojai benefit the Rotary Club of Ojai Educational Foundation. The Rotary Club of Ojai and its Educational Foundation have raised nearly one million dollars over the last two decades with Taste of Ojai being our primary fundraising event. Nearly $130,000 of scholarships are awarded each Spring to Ojai students for Fall enrollment at a recognized college, university, community college or technical school, with over 400 scholarships awarded to date. In addition, each year more than $30,000 of community grants are awarded to Ojai schools and non­ profit organizations.

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OJAI ROTARY GLOBAL GRANT FOR PRASHANTI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PURI, INDIA
Please click on the link below to read a great story by Leslie Bouche, Chair of the International Committee.  It describes the efforts to generate a global grant for Prashanti International School in India.  It provides details of the grant and lists the many Rotary Clubs and other partners which provided the support.  The story was written for the District 5240 newsletter.
International Service Committee
Rotary Club of Ojai: International Service Committee
 
The Rotary Club of Ojai’s International Service Committee (ISC) is a very active part of our Club. Over the past several years, we have developed long-term, close working relationships with communities in several countries such as Roatan, Niger, India, Bosnia, Ghana, and Cuba. Ojai Rotary has provided grants to support and help create sustainable, positive change in the areas of medical care, economic development, education & literacy, and water & sanitation. Here is a partial list of our club’s international projects:
 
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Community Service
 
Bulletins
President's Message

Kay Bliss

member photo
Photo Albums
Links
Club Executives & Directors
President-Elect
Bill Prather
Co-President Elect
Carl A. Gross
President
Kay Bliss
Co-President
Martin Babayco
Past President
Betsy Watson
Secretary
Michael Scar
Treasurer
Dave Brubaker
Community Service
Sue Gilbreth
Club Service
Sean McDermott
International Serv
Leslie Bouché
Vocational Service
Larry Beckett
Public Relations
Kevin Davis
Youth Service
Don Reed
Membership Co-Chair
Deirdre Daly
Membership
Gregory Webster
Member at Large
Cheree Edwards
Rotary Club of Ojai Education Foundation
Mike Weaver
Family of Rotary
Betsy Watson
Interact/Youthact Advisor
Cheree Edwards
RYLA Coordinator
Kathy Yee
The Rotary Foundation
Tony Thacher
Polio Plus Chair
Bob Davis
Club Bulletin Editor
Carl A. Gross
Programs Chair
Bret Bradigan
Rotary Links
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Bob Skankey
    February 4
  • Mike Weaver
    February 5
  • Fred Coleman
    February 7
  • Andy Gilman
    February 9
  • Gregory Webster
    February 16
  • Marc Whitman
    February 26
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
  • Susan Weaver
    February 27
Join Date:
  • Bryant Huber
    February 10, 2017
    6 years
  • Don Reed
    February 12, 2010
    13 years
  • Fred M. Fauvre
    February 13, 1976
    47 years
  • Catherine Lee
    February 19, 2002
    21 years
  • Terry Twichell
    February 25, 1994
    29 years
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Member Dues and Fining
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Speakers
Kimberly Cluff
Feb 03, 2023
Native American Children & The Law
Get Acquainted Talks
Feb 10, 2023
Franz Lidz
Feb 17, 2023
Journalism: British v. American Style
Ashwin Manthripragada
Mar 03, 2023
Environmental Education by Example
Jonathan Swift, PhD. - Thacher School
Mar 17, 2023
From Ojai to the Stars
Chuck Graham
Apr 07, 2023
Carrizo Plain — America's Serengeti
Get Acquainted Talks
May 12, 2023
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Second woman nominated as Rotary International president

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