The Reveille will now be published every other week on Monday (or Wednesday.... as the case may be). It is here.. and you can read it... so, there is that, right?
Coming Up | Looking Ahead
Nov 13: Mariah Roberts, Treasure Cove Update
The primary beneficiary of our 2024 bike ride was the Treasure Cove playground at Jade Street Park. At the meeting, we will get an update on the Park’s construction from Mariah Roberts, Executive Director of Friends of State Parks.
Nov 20: CA State Assembly Member Gail Pellerin
Join us for an update from Gail Pellerin on recent legislation she has championed around Housing, Public health and community safety. She will also outline local priorities and share ways the community can stay engaged.
Recent Meetings
Oct 30: Red Badge Bios: Cassie Caborn, Kenzie DeCicco
It was a true pleasure to learn more Cassie Caborn and Kenzie DeCicco - they did a fantastic job sharing their life's journey with us. We also got a refresher on the new member process.
Nov 6: Amanda Shaw & Noah Brown, Scouting America
We enjoyed a joint presentation from our Rotarians Amanda Shaw and Noah
Brown on Scouting America (it’s not just “The Boy Scouts” anymore!). We even got a color guard flag salute!
Our Rotarian of the Month for November is Dave Culver, recognized for orchestrating the finish line party. These things always take more work than you expect.
Member Birthdays
Elliott Campbell 11/2
Hilary Bryant 11/3
Tom Hart 11/6
Keith Henderson 11/16
Arturo Rodriguez 11/19
Brent Dunton 11/19
Joe Ferante 11/28
Betty Bullard 11/29
Amanda Shaw 11/30
Ari Symons 27 yrs
Jeremy Lezin 23 yrs
Romney Dumbar 17 yrs
Mary Alsip 16 yrs
Dieter Ramaekers 16 yrs
Janet Souza 10 yrs
Patrice Keet 6 yrs
Scott Edelstein 6 yrs
Cathleen Eckhardt 6 yrs
Cathy Bonino 5 yrs
Jim Felich 4 yrs
Club Happenings and Other News
Upcoming Socials & Other Dates
-- Deb Dutra & Sigfrid Garman --
Social at Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery at Capitola Mall
5:30-7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 12. Tours the museum and get a chance to experience and play. Refreshments and wine are provided.
It is almost time for the annual holiday party. Join us for an evening filled with laughter, music, and great food at the Sunrise Rotary Holiday Party.
When: Wednesday, December 10 | 5:00 – 8:30 PM Where: Mozaic Restaurant, 110 Church Street Dinner served at: 6:00 PM
$75 ticket includes one drink, buffet dinner and dancing
RSVP and more info, including the meai details are available online.
Final Coastal Restoration Workday of the Year with Groundswell Coastal Ecology. Saturday Nov. 22, 2025 | time 8:30 am - 12 pm | TBD West Cliff location
Salvation Army Bell Ringing. Saturday December 26, 2025 | 1 hour shifts between 9 am and 5 pm available
July 4, 2026 will be the 250th Anniversary of our country's independence! And what better way to celebrate the Semi-Centennial (or for those leaning on Latin, the Sestercentennial) then to join the Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Race Committee. It's fun, it's cool and it's bound to be the greatest race ever! Join the firecracker organizing committee by sending an email to Dave Price.
Skiing / Snowboarding in March
-- Tom Hart --
The Largest Gathering of Sunrise Skiing/Snowboarding Rotarians will be Sunday March 1 to Wednesday March 4. Put it on your calendar and more info will be coming out. This annual snow event takes place at Northstar and we have two cabins (one courtesy of Deb Dutra) for convenient access to the slopes. If you are interested in learning more or reserving a spot, please contact Tom Hart - wchart16@gmail.com
Rod Caborn - Video Montage
-- Jon Winston --
Everyone is invited to contribute to a video montage for Rod. Rod cherishes the connection he has with each of you. To show him how much he’s loved, please record a short video message and upload any photos you may want to share of Rod, or you and Rod together. All the videos will be combined into a heartfelt gift that celebrates our shared love and appreciation. You can record directly on your webcam using the Tribute website.
There is also an update about his condition posted on his Go Fund Me page.
Rotarians Build a House in a Day
-- Dave Price--
“We could hardly achieve in a lifetime what we accomplished in one day”
On November 7, in partnership with the wonderful Finding Sophia organization, thirteen Rotarians from Santa Cruz Sunrise and four other Rotary Clubs, friends and family built, from scratch, a new 500 square foot house in one day and delivered its keys to a single mother and her three children in Tecate, Mexico, just over the border from San Diego. More than converting this family’s house from a dark, dirty floor shanty to a clean, light-filled and dry place to sleep at night with a locking front door, it provided mom and kids with an important step up to a life of feeling safe.
This experience also opened each of our own lives to a new source of warm and bright light, fueled by love, compassion and service above self!
On our 3-day travel, we also met with members of the Rotary Club of Tecate #4 to visit and tour their multi-service medical clinic in Tecate, assist them with one of their primary school refurbishment projects and learn about their aspirations to build a full-service childcare facility. It was so inspiring to see what our fellow Rotarians have and continue to accomplish!
Our Rotarian of the Month for November is Dave Culver, recognized for orchestrating the finish line party. These things always take more work than you expect. 
