Santa Cruz Sunrise Update Jan 30, 2016
Posted by Camilla Boolootian
on Jan 30, 2016
Upcoming Events and News:
- District Cabinet Meeting and Community Service Fair, Wednesday, Feb 3, 4:30-6:30pm, Dinner 6:30-9pm. Dinner and meeting.
- Adopt a Highway, Saturday, February 13 from 8am-11am. Contact Jon Winston or Adopt a Highway signup link
- Area Speech Contest hosted by Rotary Club of Capitola/Aptos on Feb. 25.
- Skiing Rotarians will meet on Friday, March 11 at Northstar Ski Resort. For more information contact Tom Hart here
- Freedom Rotary Aloha Casino Night, Saturday March 19 Ticket Link
- Wine to Water, Sunday, March 20 on the Steeves Boat from 11:00am - 2:00pm.
- Sign up now! Monterrey Mexico, Wheelchair Distribution Project, Join Mary Alsip on this trip: March 30 - April 3, 2016. More information link here
- District Cabinet Meeting & Club Services Fair, April, Wednesday 6, from 4:30-6:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm - 9pm.
- District 5170 Conference April 29 - May 1, 2016. In San Ramon - Hospitality Suites.
- Beach Party Fundraiser on Sunday, May 1, 2016.
- Yosemite Trip, May 12 - 15, 2016. Contact Karen Gosling
- Golf Tournament to support the scholarship program on Friday June 3.
- Camp Ryla, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Sunday, June 25 - July 1, 2016. Our club is sponsoring 5 students. This life changing is for youth under 18. Applications are due by March 1, 2016. Contact Dave Mello. Phone number: 831-588-9957.
- Join Rotary of Scotts Valley on the Cambodia Project and Myanmar Tour June 10 - June 16, 2016. Contact Georganna Drayton Hildebrand
Upcoming Tuesday Morning Meetings 7:15am - 8:15am. Great opportunity to bring a guest and introduce them to our club.
Feb 02, 2016, Supervisor Zach Friend, State of the District
Feb 09, 2016, Heather Moffat, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Feb 16, 2016, Red Badge Profiles
Feb 23, 2016, Bruce MacFadden, Paleontologist,working with local schools and teachers
Mar 1, 2016, District Attorney Jeff Rosell
Mar 8, 2016, Mary Gaukel Foster, Delta School for Real World Linked Learning
Mar 15, 2016, Off-site: Boys and Girls Club of Live Oak
Future Speakers link
"Due to the amazing recommendations from members, our speakers' program is completely booked for the remainder of this Rotary year. We are now compiling a list of recommendations for Mary to consider in her tenure. You can continue to send speaker suggestions to Camilla and Ann, just be aware that the earliest openings are in July, 2016."
Community Events:
- CASA "For the Love of Children Luncheon" on February 10th at Severinos Grill. Join Mary Alsip. Ticket Link
- Do you know a Hero? Nominations are being accepted until February 26th. Online Application here
- Volunteer Opportunity, Walnut Avenue Family and Women's Center. Help organize the small lending library every other week for 1-2 hours. Contact Hannah: 831-426-3062
- Volunteer Opportunity, are you a U.S. Military Veteran? Provide peer support: advocacy, dependability and encouragement to fellow vets. To learn more contact Les Forster or call 831-246-0988
- Volunteer Opportunity, Camp Harmon, Help needed to work on projects at the Easter Seals Camp. Are you available? Contact Brian Parselle
- Volunteer Opportunity, Encompass House in Watsonville: painting project. Contact Brian Parselle
District 5170 - January 2016 Newsletter Link
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