Rotary Scholarships 2026

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2025 Christmas Basket ProgramAugust 1, 2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, While the summer sun is still shining and the holidays may seem far away, the Santa Paula Rotary Club is already hard at work planning our annual Christmas Basket Program—a beloved tradition that brings holiday cheer and essential supplies to hundreds of local families in need. Each December, thanks to your generosity, we provide food, toys, and warm wishes to families throughout Santa Paula. Last year, we delivered over 300 baskets to children and families who might otherwise go without during the holidays. This summer, we’re asking for your support early so we can meet growing needs and rising costs. Early donations allow us to:
Whether it’s $25, $100, or more, your contribution will go directly toward bringing joy, dignity, and relief to members of our community. Ways to Donate:
Thank you for standing with us—not just during the holidays, but all year round. Your kindness ensures that no one in Santa Paula is forgotten. With gratitude,Lisa Tate Chair, Christmas Basket Committee Rotary Club of Santa Paula ![]() |
Ronald McDonald Room Walk Fundraiser🌟 Join Us in Making a Difference! 🌟 Please support the Rotary Club of Santa Paula team as we walk to raise funds on Sunday, September 7, 2025, for the Ventura Ronald McDonald Family Room! This incredible program provides essential comfort and support to families facing one of life’s toughest challenges—seeking treatment for their children battling cancer. Together, we can help ease their journey and give them the strength to WIN! 💪❤️ 👉 You can help by donating or joining our team here: When donating, please be sure to type in ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA PAULA so your generosity goes directly to our team’s efforts. Thank YOU for walking alongside us with your kindness and support! 🙏✨ |
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District 5240 MapThe Rotary Club of Santa Paula is proud to be an active club in District 5240. Our District covers 3 California counties! ![]() |
Christmas Basket Applications Accepted November 9 and 10It is that wonderful time of year once again! The Rotary Club of Santa Paula will accept applications for up to 500 Christmas baskets for Santa Paula families in need. The applications will be accepted at the Boys and Girls Club between 9:30 am and Noon on November 9 and between 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm on November 10. No late applications will be accepted. Applicants will be accepted by need NOT first come first serve. Recipients will be notified by mail. Only Santa Paula residents are eligible.
If you are interested in donating to this fabulous program, please email rotarybaskets@gmail.com. No application information is available by email.
Merry Christmas!
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Congratulations and Thank You Judy Phelps!Our club celebrated Judy's year on June 27 at the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula. We are grateful for a thoughtful and fearless leader. We had a tremendous year under her leadership. Wishing you more blue skies to fly in Judy Phelps as you Rotary journey continues as a Past President.
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2016 Fireworks Donations Being AcceptedDonations toward the 2016 Fireworks display are being accepted now! Any and all amounts are welcome and provide a spectacular display in the sky for all of Santa Paula to enjoy.
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Welcome to Our New Rotary Year!President Judy Phelps and the Board of Directors welcome the 2015-2016 Rotary year! Many accolades to Immediate Past President Chris Wilson for an outstanding 2014-2015 Rotary year!
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Wheel Chatter April 10, 2015 |
Wheel Chatter March 30, 2015 |
To Eradicate Polio...Still a Top PriorityJim Lewis of Moorpark Rotary shared his polio story with our club on Monday. Jim reminded us the eradication of polio is still a top priority for Rotary. Jim is pictured here with President Chris Wilson and Past Presidents and National Immunization Day participants Pamela Lindsay and Nils Rueckert. If you would like to make a donation to continue the work of the eradication of polio, you may mail it to the Rotary Club of Santa Paula, PO Box 809, Santa Paula, CA 93061. For further information about the End Polio campaign, you may contact a Rotarian or reference www.endpolio.org.
Happy New Year!
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Christmas Basket Donations NeededThat special time of year is upon us once again. The Rotary Club of Santa Paula is preparing to distribute 500 Christmas Baskets on December 24. We need your help! We are asking for food and toy donations please. We especially need gifts for the 13-17 year olds. Sports equipment, hair and make up products, age appropriate games and books, and gift cards are a few examples. There are many drop off locations in town. You may mail monetary donations to Santa Paula Rotary, PO Box 809, Santa Paula, CA 93061. If you need to contact us, our email address is rotarybaskets@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your generosity and helping a Santa Paula family celebrate a wonderful Christmas.
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Christmas Basket Applications AcceptedPlease see the attached flyer for Christmas Basket application dates and times. Donations for the program are being accepted now and are urgently needed due to the cancelation of the Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch. The program costs approximately $15,000. Donations may be mailed to the Santa Paula Rotary Club, PO Box 809 Santa Paula CA 93061. Thank you for your generous support!
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Hallock House of Horrors presented by Rotary Club of Santa PaulaMark your calendars and tell your friends. This Haunted House is for teens and adults. Be prepared to be scared!! |
Welcome to Our New Rotary Year 2014-2015, Our 91st Year!Congratulations to your Board of Directors: Chris Wilson, President, Judy Phelps, President Elect, Carlos Juarez, President Elect Nominee, Pete Fallini, Treasurer, Maria Sust Bombara, Secretary, Scott Dunbar, Jan Marholin, Rick Araiza, Chris Bartelson, Ginger Gherardi and Guy Cole. Thank you to outgoing directors Paul Skeels, Rich Gallimore and Pamela Lindsay. |
Congratulations to the Newly Elected 2014-2015 Board of Directors
Congratulations to the newly elected Board of Directors effective July 1, 2014. Chris Wilson, President, Judy Phelps, President Elect, Carlos Juarez, President Elect Nominee, Jan Marholin, Director, Scott Dunbar, Past President Advisor, Rick Araiza, Immediate Past president, Pete Fallini, Treasurer, and Maria Bombara, Secretary.
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Rotary International 2014-2015 Theme Chosen
RI President-elect Gary C.K. Huang chose Light Up Rotary as his theme for 2014-15. Huang is urging club members to Light Up Rotary by hosting a Rotary Day in their community, continuing our fight against polio, and increasing club membership. "Light Up Rotary is more than our theme. It is how we make a difference -- every day, in every club, and every country we serve."
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Happy New YearCongratulations to Chairman Carlos Juarez, Vice Chairman Jason Cole and all volunteers for a very successful 2013 Christmas Basket project! We provided an extra Merry Christmas for 500 Santa Paula families. |
Christmas Basket Project UpdateMonetary donations are still being sought for the purchase of chickens, rice, beans, potatoes, and produce. All toys and canned food will be picked up from all collection points today, Friday, December 20, 2013. Volunteers may meet |
Rotary Christmas Basket Donations SoughtThe Rotary Club of Santa Paula has launched its annual drive to collect and deliver food and toys to 500 needy families and their children in Santa Paula for Christmas. |
President Rick Araiza and Chairman Carlos Juarez Kick Off the Christmas Basket Program!
Rotary Christmas Basket Drive Applications Accepted November 18 and 19, 2013. Donations are being accepted.
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Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch Opens October 5The pumpkin patch opening is just round the corner! This was our float entry in the Labor Day Parade with the Interact Club. |
Rotary Club of Santa Paula Celebrating 90th Anniversary!We will be dark on Monday, August 19 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of our club on Saturday, August 24 at 5:30 pm at the Glen Tavern for only $30. It is a 1920's theme and we suggest you dress for the period. RSVP to Maria no later than August 20. Space is limited for this incredible party! The invitation is attached with all of the details. It will be the cats meow. |
Time for Bocce Ball and Pizza!
We will be dark at noon on Monday, August 12 and will meet for Bocce Ball and Pizza at 5:30 pm at the beautiful Limoneira Ranch! RSVP to Maria so we can order food. See you there!
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Learn about Santa Paula Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
On Monday, August 5, Steve Lazenby of the Santa Paula Fire Department will share the latest about CERT and a new neighborhood program. Ask your families about Bocce Ball and Pizza on August 12 and be ready to sign up!
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RI President Ron Burton’s Presidential Theme for 2013-14 |
The Perfect Ending to Another Great BeginningCongratulations to President Guy Cole for a fun and very successful year! Congratulations as well to... |
Congratulations to our Interact 2012-2013 Board of Directors! President Brenda Guillermo has been an outstanding leader. Thank you Scott Dunbar, Chair |
Proud of our RYLA Santa Paula High School StudentsStaphany Arriola, Jose Mercado, Alondra Lopez, and Aaron Buenrostro! |
Happy New Year and Let's Get Ready for the 4th of July!The first deposit is due to the fireworks company in March. We want to light up the skies for all of the residents of Santa Paula on the 4th of July. Please send donations to: Rotary Club of Santa Paula, Fireworks Fund, PO Box 809, Santa Paula CA 93061. |
Christmas Basket Project 2012 Has Begun!Rotary Christmas Basket Drive Donations Needed and applications for the baskets will be accepted from November 12, 2012 through November 27, 2012
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Sunday, October 28, 2012, children 12 and under admitted FREE in costume to the Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch! Costume parade at 12:30 pm. |
Happy 89th Anniversary Rotary Club of Santa Paula! |
6th Annual Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch Opens October 6!
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New Teacher BBQ Tradition Continues
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Our New Rotary Year 2012-2013
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Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch Poster Contest
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2012-2013 International Theme "Peace Through Service"By Megan Ferringer and Arnold R. Grahl RI President-elect Sakuji Tanaka unveiled the 2012-13 RI theme, Peace Through Service,during the opening plenary session of the 2012 International Assembly, a training event for incoming Rotary district governors. RI President-elect Sakuji Tanaka will ask Rotarians to buildPeace Through Service in 2012-13. "Peace, in all of the ways that we can understand it, is a real goal and a realistic goal for Rotary," he said. "Peace is not something that can only be achieved through agreements, by governments, or through heroic struggles. It is something that we can find and that we can achieve, every day and in many simple ways."
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Symposium to Eliminate Poverty Sustainably 2012Saturday, January 28, 2012 |
Peace, Goodwill, and Understanding
"If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations. If there is to be peace in the nations, There must be peace in the cities. If there is to be peace in the cities, There must be peace between neighbors. If there is to be peace between neighbors, There must be peace in the home. If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart". Lao Tzu |
Christmas Basket Project 2011The Rotary Club of Santa Paula has launched its annual drive to collect and deliver food and toys to at least 500 needy families and their children in |
RYLA 2011, SPHS Students
We are very proud of our Santa Paula High School students who attended RYLA camp in April 2011. Sabrina Espino, Jasmine Cardenas, Angelina Mendoza, and Erica Preciado!
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Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch October 2011
The Rotary Club of Santa Paula will begin the 5th season at the Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch(UC Hansen Agricultural Center) on October 1! |
Ron D. Burton, a member of the Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, USA is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International
Burton will become the president-nominee on 1 October if there are no challenging candidates. Burton retired as president of the University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc. in 2007. He is a member of the American Bar Association, as well as the bar associations of Cleveland County and the state of Oklahoma. He is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary! By Kalyan Banerjee, President Rotary InternationalAll of us in Rotary are looking to change the world – why else would we be Rotarians? We believe that our world can be happier, healthier, and more peaceful, and that we can create that better world through our service. |
Rotary Fellowships!http://www.rotary.org/en/ServiceAndFellowship/Fellowship/GlobalNetworkingGroups/Pages/ridefault.aspx
Rotary Fellowships are groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who join together to: Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.) Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession Make new friends around the world Explore new opportunities for service Have fun and enhance their experience in Rotary |
Rotary Minute...What is Rotary |
Congratulations RYLA 2010 Students
Please click on the link to see the full story.
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Christmas Stockings, 2008
Santa Paula Rotary Delivers 200 Christmas Stockings.
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Rotary BBQ Team Available For Hire
Let Us Serve At Your Next Event
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How You Can Help Us...Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch Cancelled![]()
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Upcoming Events
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Santa Paula High School Interact PRLS GraduatesCongratulations to Santa Paula High School Interact students Emilio Diego, Angelina Mendoza, John Easterling, Angela Valencia, and Kathya Mateo for participating in and graduating from the District 5240 PRLS class on November 5, 2011 in Thousand Oaks. We are proud of you and look forward to great projects with your leadership!
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End Polio Now |
New Free Rotary Club Locator iPhone App AvailableIf you have questions or feedback, please let RI know by e-mailing the Contact Center at contact.center@rotary.org. |
New Theme for 2011-12 Announced
RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee will ask Rotarians to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity during the 2011-12 Rotary year.
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Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch 2010 Season Ends
The Rotary Club of Santa Paula Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch has closed for the 2010 season. What a fun and fabulous October we had!
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Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch
We will open for our 4th year on Saturday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m. We will operate every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., except for Halloween. On Halloween we will open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a costume parade at 1:00 p.m. Children 12 and under will be admitted free on Halloween only. Admission is $3 per person. For more information please see our website, www.faulknerfarmpumpkinpatch.com.
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INSPIRE |
Benefit Fund Grant Applications Being Accepted
Rotary Club Benefit Fund Accepting 2010 Grant Applications
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2010-11 Theme Announced! |
$26,000 to Pumpkin Patch Volunteers!
The Rotary Club of Santa Paula proudly hosted the 2009 Pumpkin Patch volunteer organizations
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Assistance for the Haiti Quake Victims |
Fireworks in Santa Paula for July 4, 2011 |
501 Christmas Baskets to be Delivered December 24
The Rotarians will be filling boxes with frozen chickens, canned goods, rice, beans, potatoes, and fruit, as well as toys and books for the children.
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2009 Christmas Basket Project Underway
The Rotary Club of Santa Paula has launched its annual drive to collect and deliver food and toys to at least 450 needy families and their children in Santa Paula for Christmas.
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Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch opens October 3, 2009 |
Rotary represented at Relay For Life
Here are 2 of our Survivor Rotarians, John Freeman and Ben Curtis, starting the Survivor lap at the Relay For Life event at Santa Paula High School on April 25, 2009.
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Community Grants Awarded for 2009
The Rotary Club Benefit Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the first annual award
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Annual Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce AwardsRotarians Maria Sust Bombara and Dudley Davis recognized for their contributions to our community. |
2009-10 Theme Announced! |
500 Christmas Baskets Delivered!
A record 500 Christmas Baskets were delivered Christmas Eve morning by the Rotary Club of Santa Paula and
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Carl Barringer - Santa Paula's Go-To Guy
Carl Barringer, a Santa Paula Rotarian for 55 years, has long been the "go-to" man in town and in the club. If anyone wants an answer as to who, what, when or why, just ask Carl.
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Rotarians at Work |
Wilde About Irv at 91 and CountingThis is the second in a series of short biographies of Rotarians who have been members of our organization for more than fifty years. |
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