Rotary Club of Santa Ana NEWSLETTER

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Volume 1, Issue 8

May 26, 2025

DO NOT MISS THE JUNE MEETINGS! The club members will be discussing upcoming events, voting on several items that will impact upcoming meeting schedule, we need to fill open roles to ensure a successful 2025-2026 Rotary year.

Come out and support club President Selica Diaz as we wrap up an extraordinary Charter Year!

There are many events in June! Don’t miss out!

FOLLOW our page on Instagram and Facebook!

Our club gets invited to many events by other Rotary Club as well as community based organizations, nonprofits, event promoters, city staff, and elected officials! We don’t always get advance notice, but as we receive the information or get tagged on social media, we share the information on the same platform. You are welcomed to join not only the events we promote on Instagram, but also any of the events that any of the neighboring Rotary Clubs advertise; reach out to them if you are interested in attending their events!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

MEETING DATES thru JUNE:

1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month

June 3 & 17

FOCUS on June 29th Fundraiser,

submitting auction items, sponsorships & event ticket sales.

TIME:

Social 5:30 PM | Meeting: 6:00 PM

LOCATION:

Chapter One: the modern local

in the Red Room at

227 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701

June 3

Rotary Club Meeting

June 6 - July 25

Santa Ana Movies in the Park

Are you interested in a BOOTH at these events?

June 7 at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Memorial Park Resource Fair

Event Chair: Selica

June 7

Anaheim Rotary Dia del Niño

Event Chair: Marta

June 9

Transition Dinner for Club President Selica Diaz at Casa Ramos Restaurant

Event Chair: Mayra

June 14

District 5320 Transition Dinner for District Governor

Registration is now open for the annual District Transition Dinner.

This year’s event will be held at the Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Rd., Irvine, CA 92604. ($50/each) Register on DACdb.com

June 17

Rotary Club Meeting

June 26 at 6:00 PM

ComLink Annual Awards Night

at Bowers Museum

June 29

Brea & Santa Ana Rotary Fundraiser

July 26

Wilshire Square Summer Concert

Buy Tickets!

Our 1st FUNDRAISER!!

Tickets are $125, Sponsorships start at $1,500.

Make sure to select SANTA ANA Rotary Club at time of purchase!

“How did you hear about the event?”

Brea Rotary Club

✅Santa Ana Rotary Club

Social Media

Other

We can't do this without 100% participation from our club members! Let’s do this!

You can help by...

1. Securing sponsorships for tables at www.sundayfundayonthegreen.com

2. Donate a silent or live auction item

3. Get a winery or brewery

4. Buy tickets and bring friends!!!

Click link for Fundraiser forms

Event ticket is $125 which includes entry to venue, food, drinks, music, live auction, silent auction, and more. This fundraiser is an outstanding opportunity where we can fundraise for our future service projects, high school scholarships. We hope you all can attend!

WE HAVE 1 MONTH TO MAKE THIS FUNDRAISER A BIG SUCCESS!

Upcoming Guest Speaker

Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami

OCCTAC

Don’t miss this Guest Speaker!

Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami

Founder

Executive Director

714.547.5468 Ext. 307

ana@occtac.org

https://www.occtac.org/team

OC Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center

We’ll see you there! @chapteronetml

UPCOMING EVENTS

Rotary Anaheim

DAY OF THE CHILD hosted by B.A.C.A. Bikers Against Child Abuse @ Higher Ground Youth & Family

📅 NEW Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

📍 Location: Lincoln Park in Anaheim

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.®) in Collaboration with Higher Ground and The Raise Foundation would like to formerly invite you to join them and be part of "Dia de los Ninos/Day of the Child" & Family Resource Fair on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, from 10am to 2pm at Lincoln Park located at 1535 E. Broadway Anaheim, CA 92805. BACA invites you and your agency to host a community partner booth and share your important resources with families and community.

Event Chair: Selica Diaz

Instagram

Memorial Park Resource Fair

📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

📍 Location: Memorial Park

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Casa Ramos

Contact Mayra for details.

Email RSVP to rotaryclubofsantaana@gmail.com and bring $34 cash, check or zelle for the Transition Dinner to the next Club meeting.

Are you coming to the Transition Dinner?

LOCATION

Casa Ramos 1717 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92707

DATE AND TIME

06/09/25 6:00pm - 06/09/25 9:00pm US/Pacific

Rotary Club of Santa Ana members, their family & friends are invited to join in celebrating our Club President, Selica Diaz. RSVP by May 6th

I'll Be There!

I Can't Make It

You’re invited to attend

Com-Link's Annual Awards Night

on Thursday, June 26th, at 6:00 PM at the Bowers Museum.

Information on Com-Link's Recognition Programs can be found here: Link

Brea Rotary

Sunday Funday on the Green

OC Food & Wine Festival

📅 Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025

📍 Location: Coyote Hills Golf Course in the lower Pavilion

⏰ Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm

We are partnering with Brea Rotary to fundraise for our club: sell tickets, secure sponsors, and obtain auction items for the live and silent auction.

Youth Program: Interact Club & RYLA

In the May District 5320 Newsletter we read:

NEW INTERACT CLUBS!

The Rotary Club of Santa Ana has sponsored two new Interact Clubs in the last month. Thanks to the efforts of Rotarian Marta Rodriguez, and Santa Ana Club President Selica Diaz, Century High School and Legacy College Prep - Ednovate will be home to new clubs working to make their communities and our world a better place! Thank you, Marta, and Selica!

We would like to acknowledge MAYRA CERVANTES-MARTINEZ for the enormous efforts in launching the Interact Club at Legacy College Prep Ednovate. Mayra secured a school staff member to serve as Advisor to the new Interact club. We appreciate her time and heart she put into making this happen!

We also appreciate Club Board Members Selica, Mary Lou and Nancy for their work and dedication on the Century High School Scholarship program and helping to secure a solid partnership for next school years scholarships.

Our club has been invited to participate in future fundraising efforts in the 2025-2026 school year, in collaboration with the Century High School Interact Club.

The Rotary Interact program is a service club for young people aged 12 to 18. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs, Interact clubs are self-governing and self-supporting, encouraging youth to develop leadership skills and personal integrity while emphasizing the value of hard work and individual responsibility.

Each Interact club undertakes at least two community service projects annually, one benefiting their local community and another promoting international understanding. These projects cover diverse issues such as environmental concerns, hunger, health, and literacy. Through these activities, Interactors expand their global awareness and build a network of friendships with other clubs worldwide, embodying Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self."

If you're interested in learning about Interact clubs or how students are chosen for RYLA camp next spring, please ask during a club meeting.

Our youth program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders.

You can play a vital role by volunteering as an Interact Advisor, leading as a Club Youth Chair, or providing crucial financial support. Learn how your contribution directly impacts the lives and development of these young individuals. Our program provides mentorship, skill-building workshops, and opportunities for community involvement. Help us raise $5,000 to fund scholarships and RYLA summer leadership camp.

Visit our website at rotarysantaana.org, or contact us at rotaryclubofsantaana@gmail.com to learn more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Hope Builders

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity: Mock Interviews

Virtual Mock Interviews are taking place over Zoom on Tuesday, June 3rd from 8:15-11:15am with our Clinical Medical Assistant Program.

Contact Krista Langford at klangford@tsjhopebuilders.org to learn more or sign up.

Monthly we conduct Virtual Mock Interviews where volunteers help young adults practice their interviewing skills and build confidence in their job search. Mock interviews allow volunteers to help trainees prepare for their future careers. By participating, volunteers provide invaluable feedback and support that can significantly enhance their interview skills and career readiness. On average we need approximately 25 volunteers per session. We are currently recruiting for the following dates for Virtual Mock Interviews:

Virtual mock interviews are conducted over Zoom. We begin with Hope Builders staff conducting a brief orientation with volunteers. Volunteers are then assigned to individual breakout rooms with trainees for mock interviews. Each interview lasts 20 minutes and volunteers will interview 3 trainees. (Sample questions are provided) We kindly ask that we receive RSVP's 1 week prior to each session.

Hope Builders

Boys & Girls Club

Campaign Dates: July 2025 - August 2025

Distribution Event Date: TBD August 2025

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana

Back 2 School Campaign and Distribution Event

Help set students up for success! Our Back 2 School Campaign ensures kids have the supplies they need for a great start to the school year. Join us for our Backpack Distribution Event, where volunteers will help distribute backpacks filled with school essentials to local youth.

This is a chance to make a direct impact, support education, and give students the tools they need to thrive.

Boys and Girls Club

Dates: Every Thursday

Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana

Food Distribution

Make a direct impact in the community by helping distribute fresh food and essential groceries to families in need. As a volunteer, you'll assist with sorting, packing, and distributing food, ensuring local families receive the support they need.

Dates: Any weekday during program

Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana

Mentor Day

Step into the shoes of a Club kid for a day! During Mentor Day, volunteers experience firsthand the impact of our IMPACT Model by joining members through their structured rotations: homework help, enrichment activities, and Triple Play (health & wellness).

This immersive experience allows you to engage with students, see our programs in action, and make meaningful connections while inspiring the next generation.

Date: TBD

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana

Women of Greatness Networking Event

Connect, empower, and make an impact! The Women of Greatness Networking Event is a quarterly gathering where like-minded women come together to build connections and support meaningful causes.

This event will focus on our Mental Health and Family Strengthening initiatives, featuring a hands-on service project to directly support families in need. Join us for an inspiring evening of networking, purpose, and community impact!