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Jerry Souza sets a vision
Jerry led a great first meeting and shared his vision and direction for the next year in six bullet points:
- Service
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Public image
- Youth Programs
- Environment and...
- FUN!
Jerry emphasized that although we can set goals and objectives for membership, fundraising goals, etc... the journey is more important that the destination. Engaging together and working in and with our communities If we can engage together and have fun doing so, we will make forward progress.
If you'd like to watch the last meeting and learn a little more about Jerry, you can do so on our website, just
click here. (If you're short on time, jump to 37:30 in the program.)
Firecracker goes off with a bang!
2022 Numbers
- 532 Registrants
- 440 Finishers
- Financials are still being finalized
Proceeds from the event will be donated to Girls Inc., a nonprofit that provides leadership and mentoring programs to girls age 8 to 18 across California’s Central Coast. Girls Inc. serves 760 girls in Santa Cruz County, with programs in Pajaro Valley and Aptos, according to the organization’s Executive Director Patty Fernandez.
Thanks to the 36 Firecracker Committee members and all the volunteers who made this year's event a success. And of course the 20 Event Sponsors.
Next Up: 25th Anniversary Bike Ride
Our Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Ride is celebrating its 25th anniversary year and more than half our club participates in some fashion. The ride is Thursday September 29th to Saturday October 1st and covers more than 200 miles culminating in a party and celebration.
Our focus this year is to help teens in our community get beyond the COVID pandemic. Proceeds will go to Monarch Services, Rising Worldwide, Digital NEST, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.
Learn more, sponsor, donate, or join the waiting list at our ride page.
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