Club Members Officially Open

Boys & Girls Club Art Room

At a special offsite meeting held Monday, April 22, at the Ventura Boys and Girls Club on Johnson Drive, members of Rotary Ventura South got a first-hand look at the Art Room that a number of Club members helped refurbish in recent months. Pictured above are (l to r) Monty Clark, Nils Johnson, Sandy Warren, Karl Eggertsen, and Marilyn Scott, all of whom helped sand, paint and refinish walls, doors, and cabinets in the room that helps children express their artistic side. Other members (not pictured) who participated in the work included Bob Braitman, John Raftery, and Jerry Spencer. Visit the project photo page for additional views of the work in progress and the ribbon-cutting.

Trivia Challenge Raises $5,500

For Ventura County Adult Literacy

Ventura Rotary South's 2012 Trivia Challenge Event raised $5,500 for the Ventura County Library's READ Program. Carol Chapman, Program Manager, was on hand at the February 25 Club meeting to accept the check from Trivia Challenge Chairman Jerry Spencer (center) and Club President Alan Kosh (right). Carol noted that the funds would enable the Library to purchase a special program to help severely dyslexic people learn to read. Information on the READ Program may be obtained by calling (805) 677-7159.

It's the Wearin' o' the Green!

The 21st Annual Wearin' o' the Green Golf Tournament to benefit CAREGIVERS: Volunteers Assisting the Elderly is slated for 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 18, 2013 at Buenaventura Golf Course.

This year, we are delighted to honor former Ventura Mayor Jack Tingstrom and Alexander of Oxnard Public Relations Director Shane Morger, two past tournament chairs who have served CAREGIVERS for so many years. Since 1984, CAREGIVERS has recruited and trained hundreds of volunteers who contribute their time through visits, calls, rides to the doctor, and other neighborly deeds that help seniors continue to live independently in our local communities.

For more information on opportunities to play in or sponsor this exciting event, call the CAREGIVERS office at 805-658-8530 or email Executive Director Tammy Glenn (tammy@vccaregivers.org).