Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 11

June 29, 2025

Rotary Club of Santa Ana has NEW MEMBERS!


WELCOME! We are thrilled to welcome you into the Santa Ana Rotary Club. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming fundraiser on June 29th, at club meetings, July 1 LUNCH & July 15 DINNER, and future volunteer opportunities.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS


Website Calendar


MEETING DATES:

Day of week varies. Check website Calendar


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

Our 1st FUNDRAISER!!


Tickets are $125, Sponsorships start at $750.


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 can attend!

Nancy, our club treasurer, will be paying Rotary District and Rotary International $120 on your behalf for the July through December club commitment. Please call us by June 30 if you have any questions regarding this financial agreement. Thank you.


Current Schedule


For updated information, visit the club website and click on Calendar


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.

Boots, Bustles & Brews 2025

Heritage Museum of Orange County


Our club has been invited to volunteer at this amazing event! Click on the links below to sign up or to view additional details on their website.

Sign Up


Website

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.

Hope Builders


Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity: Mock Interviews


Virtual Mock Interviews are taking place over Zoom with thier Clinical Medical Assistant Program.


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


Monthly, they 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 they need approximately 25 volunteers per session. They are currently recruiting for Virtual Mock Interviews.


Virtual mock interviews are conducted over Zoom. They 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) They kindly ask that they 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! The Back 2 School Campaign ensures kids have the supplies they need for a great start to the school year. Join them for the 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!

Use QR code for:

Club Membership

Donations: we are a 501(c)(4)

If you have any questions, please email club Treasurer at rotaryclubofsantaana@gmail.com

District Events

Rotary District 5320 EVENTS


Check out events happening around Orange County and other South L.A. clubs in our district!


Did you attend a Rotary event?! Share photos and tell us about it!

Rotary Club Board Members


President

Marta Rodriguez


President-Elect

Karen Marx


Secretary

Mary Lou Branch


Treasurer

Nancy Phan


Immediate Past President

Selica Diaz


Rotary Foundation Chair

Art Cano


Service Chair

Mayra Cervantes-Martinez

Contact Us

rotaryclubofsantaana@gmail.com

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