As a reminder, our last DIAPER collection
is this Wednesday. We expect to deliver
the PVSR collection on Saturday morning
to the Hawthorne High School location.
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At Wednesday's meeting, we’re pleased
to welcome Shaun Dyer the Community
Engagement Manager from Westside Food
Bank, an organization that has been serving
our community since 1981. Founded to bring
local agencies together for more effective food
distribution, Westside Food Bank now supports
72,000 households— reaching over 153,000
people—through a network of more than 60
partner agencies.

Its mission is to end hunger by providing free,
nutritious food, strengthening community
partnerships, and advocating for a robust
food assistance network.
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2026 SCHOLARSHIPS -
Accepting Applications!

With belief that all youth are destined for continued success, Playa Venice Sunrise
Rotary is committed to providing financial
assistance for students entering higher
education institutions. Each spring, we are
thrilled to award scholarships to deserving
high school graduates. 

If you have a high school student in your life,
this is an opportunity worth sharing! There are
25 scholarships available, each offering
meaningful support for students taking their
next step. To find further information, click
the link: playavenice.org/page/scholarships

We are thrilled that, through the leadership of President-Elect Gail, this opportunity for high
school seniors has once again officially come
to life.
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Craft Talk Spotlight: A Life
of Heart, Humor & Horizons

From the time she was a young girl, Racquel’s
dreams always circled back to one thing—being
a mother. Today, she’s the proud mom of three
incredible humans, a role that clearly sits at the
center of her story.

Her passion for travel began early, sparked by a
life-changing high school experience when her
cheerleading squad competed in Japan. That
moment opened her eyes to the beauty of
different cultures—a curiosity that continues
to guide her adventures today, often shared
with her daughter and sons.

Family runs deep in Racquel’s life. With five
generations woven into her story, she shared
the profound meaning of having her grandmother
still with her, even as she carries the memory of
her parents. The bonds between her grandparents
and her children are especially close—something
she treasures deeply. One touching example:
her son’s decision to donate his hair to a cancer
organization, a reflection of the compassion
she’s clearly passed on.

And then… there’s her flair. Costumes, fun,
and a joyful spirit are all part of who she is—
bringing lightness and laughter wherever
she goes.

A natural jokester, Racquel wrapped up her talk
with an April Fools joke, leaving the whole
room filled with hysterical laughter — and a
deeper appreciation of the vibrant person
that she is!
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Golf Tournament Sponsor ⛳️

We are excited to have presented Courtney
with a check for $2,000 as proud sponsors
of Visitation’s Annual Golf Tournament.

Over the years, Visitation Church has been
an incredible partner to our club, generously
providing the use of their auditorium for several
of our major events, as well as their conference
room each month for our Board meetings.

Their ongoing support has allowed us to reduce
event expenses, helping redirect those savings
toward funding our service projects, scholarships,
and community initiatives.

We are truly grateful for this meaningful
partnership and are honored to support
Visitation in return.
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