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Welcome Guests

We're glad you could join us. Bella Bonner, ED Black Surf Santa Cruz, Megan Morse, Acct. Exec. Gartner Research, Emerging Technologies, Eric Brown, SLV Rotary.

Student of the Month

January Student of the Month, Tyler Perez was introduced by teacher Katie Akagi. February's Student of the Month, Kaela Ringgold was introduced by teacher Jamie Cutter. Congratulations to Tyler, Kaela and their amazing teachers.

Career Panel

We were fortunate to be joined by Bella Bonner, Executive Director of Black Surf Santa Cruz, and Megan Morse, Account Executive at Gartner Research in the Emerging Technologies area.
  
Each shared their compelling stories and rich experiences to date. You can watch both their presentations and follow up questions in our meeting video here.
  

Committee Recaps

Membership

New Members Fernando and Maureen Tapiz. We're so glad you joined us!
  
 
Blue Badges were presented to Jim Felich and Ross Condit, Congratulations!

 

Social Committee

St. Patrick's Day Dinner on March 17th. Details will follow so watch your email.
If you would like to be a part of the social committee and planning, please contact Patrice Keet.

Community Service

We continue to have a full slate of activities. You can always sign up to volunteer vis this google sheet! This week, we'll let some pictures tell the story. Nice work, everyone!
 
        
 
        
 
        

The Rotary Foundation

Russ Hobbs and the Planned Giving subcommittee of the District TRF committee has put together a Charitable Giving Workshop for Area 7 on Feb 21st that looks to be very interesting. Emily Buchbinder will be one of the presenters. See the agenda here.

Goal Surpassed! Thank you Everyone!

  

Paul Harris Recipients

      Tom Hart, Paul Harris +6       Tom Knott, Paul Harris +6
  
    
     Rob Morse, Paul Harris +6   Charles Baylis, Paul Harris +8
 
 
 
 

February 05, 2023

Rotarian of the Month

Yea Eileen! Eileen Beaudry is our Rotarian of the Month. For everything you do from meetings to events to leading on the dance floor - thank you for your energy!  

Next Meeting

Thursday February 9th at The Grille at DeLaveaga Golf Course, 401 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz-Map. Doors open at 7am and the  meeting starts at 7:15. Or you can join us  on Zoom!
 
Our next guest speaker is Tatiana Burdiak who will speak about Ukranian Culture.

Save The Date

Please consult the Club Calendar for details and links for the items below.
 
Thank you Cathy Bonino for volunteering to be our Calendar Gatekeeper. If you have questions about the calendar or need items added, please contact Cathy.
 
  * February 6th
     Culture & Belonging/DE&I Mtg.
  * February 11th
     Celebration.
  * February 21st
     Charitable Giving Workshop
  * February 25th
     Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
  * March 4th
     Beach Flats Workday
  * March 16th
     Annual Club Student Speech
     Contest
  * March 17th
     St. Patrick's Day Dinner
  * March 25th
     Homeless Garden Project Workday
  * March 30th
     Area Student Speech Context
  * April 29th
     District 5170 Conference

Of Note

Generators for Ukraine. We raised $7,360 from 24 members to purchase 13 generators for Ukraine.
 
RYLA 2023 June 24-29 we have secured 6 camper spots. Registration is mid-March. Club members are invited to nominate someone they know. To learn more, contact Dave Mello.
 
Time to ramp up our scholarship program. The deadline to apply will be April 13th, watch this bulletin or contact Dave Campbell for more info.

February Birthdays

  * Eileen Beaudry Feb. 2nd
  * Karen Gosling Feb. 2nd
  * Erik Hanson Feb. 3rd
  * Peggy Alberti Feb. 12th
  * Peter Truman Feb. 14th
  * Bob Keet Feb. 17th
  * Johnny Halbleib Feb. 23rd

Sunrise Board

  * Jerry Souza, President
  * Jon Flaniken, Immediate Past
     President
  * Penni Bengtson,
     President-Elect, VP
  * Ari Symons,
     President Nominee, Secretary
  * Jon Winston, Executive Secretary
  * Dave Price, Treasurer
  * Christopher Smith,
     Seargent-at-arms
 
 2nd Year Directors
  * Cathy Bonino
  * Joe Ferrante
  * Tony Nethercutt
  * Ken Whiting
 
 1st Year Directors
  * Scott Edelstein
  * Karen Gosling
  * Sanjay Khandelwal
  * Linda Rossi

Sunrise Committees

  * Club Service: Janet Souza
  * Community Service:
     Tiffany Wise-West
  * Culture and DE&I:
     Debra Feldstein and Arturo
     Rodriguez
  * Fundraising: Rod Caborn
  * Membership: Tony Giannotti
     and Tom Hart
  * Communications:
     Tricia Wiltshire Potts and Steve
     Landau
  * Social Committee: Patrice Keet
  * Speakers Committee: Patrice Keet
  * The Rotary Foundation:
     Rick Hofstetter and Rod Caborn
  * Vocational Services: Cathy Bonino 
      and Mary Gaukel
  * Youth Services: Mark Junod

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