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We meet regularly to not only form bonds and friendships, but we also strive to improve lives locally and around the world. We invite you to be our guest at one of our meetings, and share with you the benefits of membership. We meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley. At our meetings, you can always count on good food, an interesting program, and great fellowship.

Current Meeting Status

Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic, our meetings going forward will be conducted via video conference only. Stay tuned for updates and please feel free to contact us.

Club Social - Tarantula Hill Brewing Company

Posted by Ryan Mills on Sep 29, 2020

A club social!!! It's been a rough half year not being able to catch up with fellow club members. But socializing is what Simi Sunset does best and we easily fell back into the swing of things. We met up at Tarantula Hill Brewing Company in TO where they provided more than enough space, huge tables, food, and excellent beer. Hopefully, there are more of these in the near future!

Tony Freinberg - Edendale Strategies

Posted by Ryan Mills on Sep 22, 2020

We zoomed with Tony Freinberg, Founder of Edendale Strategies. Edendale Strategies is a consulting firm, focused on communications council and crisis management. Their clients include Fortune 100 companies and famous artists (actors, directors, musicians, etc.) Tony shared some interesting stories about how he helps his clients convey their message effectively.

Ken Craft - Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission

Posted by Ryan Mills on Sep 15, 2020

Ken Craft, CEO of Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission Zoomed with us to tell us a little about the non-profit organization. Hope of the Valley's mission is to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger and homelessness. It is their intent to provide hope, hot meals, housing, health services, and healing. They believe that everyone deserves a second chance. There are many ways to get involved, in particular, donations and volunteering are welcome. To get more information or to contact them, please visit their website: HopeoftheValley.org

Kelly Behle - Simi Valley Public Library

Posted by Ryan Mills on Sep 08, 2020

Kelly Behle, Library Director at the Simi Valley Public Library gave us an update on how they are accommodating the public and students during quarantine. Especially since school is back in (online) session. The Library is providing curbside pickup. The public can now put items on hold and pick them up at the library. We also learned that their online library service, Hoopla, has an even broader selection.

Deb Linden - Rotary District Governor

Posted by Ryan Mills on Sep 01, 2020

Our District Governor, Deb Linden, and Group 5 Assistant Governor, Dylan Gunning gave us a visit to see how we run things. Both of them dropped some knowledge on us and encouraged us to keep pushing forward during COVID. Congrats to Mike Kort for being presented with a District 5240 People of Action Award by our DG. You truly deserve it!

Support of a Local Wish Kid

Posted by Ryan Mills on Aug 28, 2020

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunset was asked by Make-A-Wish to support a local Simi Valley resident. Joey fell into a swimming pool when he was 18 months old. The accident dramatically changed his and his family's lives. Now at the age of 15, he suffers from a nervous system disorder which has left him confined to a wheelchair. He can communicate through a tablet and with smiles and noises. His wish... An adaptive swing! Many wish kids avoid large groups during COVID-19 as it could put their health at risk. Having this swing would allow him to enjoy being outside with his family.

Scott Mosher - Boys & Girls Club

Posted by Ryan Mills on Aug 25, 2020

Scott Mosher, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark/Simi Valley, joined us at yet another hybrid meeting. He discussed the services that the Boys & Girls club are currently offering during quarantine and the challenges they are overcoming.

Bill Saunders - El Rancho Simi Cemetary

Posted by Ryan Mills on Aug 18, 2020

Simi Sunset Club Member, Bill Saunders, owner of WJ Saunders Insurance right here in Simi Valley, delighted us with being a speaker! Bill is also the Board Chair for El Rancho Simi Cemetery (Pioneer Cemetery) -- the first recorded cemetery in Simi Valley. Established in 1890, Bill says there is a section devoted to Pioneers and their families. Bill was proud to mention that since he's been involved with the Cemetery their financial position and grounds have been improving. It was great to learn a little about Simi's history.

Brian Reed - Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce

Posted by Ryan Mills on Aug 11, 2020

Our first official "hybrid" meeting. Those who wanted to attend in person, met at 'The End of the Road' while the rest continued with the video meeting. Our speaker was Brian Reed, Board Chair for the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce and Manager at Simi Hills Golf Course. Brian updated us on how the Chamber operates and our members, of course, asked questions about Simi Hills.

Angel Sierra - Simi Valley Senior Center

Posted by Ryan Mills on Aug 04, 2020

We just had a packed meeting!

First...Some of our members piloted a socially distant gathering at one of their homes. They were able to join the meeting remotely while bonding (read: testing beer). We shall see if this takes on a bigger role in our future.

Next, we had Trevor Cordova present his Eagle Scout project to the club. Trevor is a very well spoken and organized individual that plans to improve the Simi at the Garden location with a memorial for US Veterans! We will provide details for how to help his cause in another post.

Lastly, we had Angel Sierra, President of The Simi Valley Senior Center, come explain how the center has been utilized over the last few months during COVID. With it's large facility they've been able to obtain and provide meals for the elderly. One program, the Senior Share Program, packages meals for eligible seniors for pickup on a weekly basis. Another, their Meals on Wheels program delivers meals to those who are physically unable to pickup or are practicing social distancing. The Senior Center is in need of help! If you are so inclined to volunteer, please call (805) 583-6363