Published: April 25, 2025
May 06, 2025 12:00 PM
David Hernandez
Owner, Casa Hernandez Salsa
Owner, Casa Hernandez Salsa

15 years ago, David Hernandez launched Casa Hernandez Salsa, selling locally-made salsa based on his mother's homemade recipe. 

Today jars of Casa Hernandez are sold in groceries and stores from Santa Maria to Simi Valley, and the image on the label honors the memory of Hernandez’ mother Lupe.  In addition, Hernandez produces a private label of Trader Joe’s Fresh Salsa sold nationwide.

Join us on Tuesday, May 6th, as David shares insights and anecdotes about running a family business.  Plus, we'll enjoy samples of his family's salsa at lunch!
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Join ShelterBox at the 
55th Earth Day Festival
Alameda Park
Saturday, April 26th
 
They're looking for volunteers to staff their booth during the following shifts:
 
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
 
It’s a great way to support disaster relief efforts and connect with the community.
 
Contact President Kim  (kim@lapecheevents.com)  if you're interested in volunteering.
 
 
Friendship Center Senior Prom
 
The Friendship Center is hosting a "Senior Prom"
on Wednesday, April 30th from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. 
 
They're looking for volunteers (prior to 11:30 AM) to assist participants in getting ready for the event.  If you are able to help out, please register here:
Senior Prom Volunteer Registration
 
We meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 12:00 PM 
on the main patio of the
Music Academy of the West
1070 Channel Drive
 
 
Free parking is available in both the upper and lower lots.
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Member Birthdays
Kurt Koenig
April 23
 
Roger Davis
April 26
 
Join Date
Arthur Rachwald
April 7, 2015
10 years
 
Lora Fisher
April 15, 2009
16 years
 
Todd Aldrich
April 20, 2018
7 years
 
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Our SBCC scholarship event was a beautiful celebration of student achievement. Thank you to all who attended, and a special thanks to those who provided direct scholarships. 
 
If you’re looking for additional service opportunities, we have a number of organizations requesting our assistance. 
 
First, we need drivers on Wednesday, May 1, from 8:00–10:30 AM to take RYLA students to camp in Ojai.  I drove several students last year and, surprisingly, had a very good time. In addition to getting to know the students better, it was a rare opportunity to see the special camp we’ve created for them.  It's beautiful.
 
If driving is not your passion, please consider signing up for our Earth Day ShelterBox booth this Saturday; the middle shift still needs help.
 
And finally, we’re looking for volunteers for the Senior Prom at the Friendship Center on Tuesday, April 30.
 
Please contact me if you can assist with any of these.
 
Kim
 
 
Registration opens soon for this year's District Step-Down event.
Club News
SBCC Scholarships Awarded
Rotary Club of Montecito members pose with scholarship recipients and SBCC Foundation staff
 
Club members gathered on the SBCC campus to celebrate the recipients of this year's Career Technical Scholarship Awards.  Department heads spoke movingly about why each student was selected, and students expressed sincere gratitude for the scholarships they received.
 
The Rotary Club of Montecito has been awarding career/technical scholarships to deserving SBCC students for more than 30 years.  Thanks to all our members and especially the individual scholarship sponsors for providing the funds necessary to continue this worthwhile service.
 
For a complete list of sponsors and scholarship recipients, click on the Read More link below.
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Our progress in the fight against polio shows why vaccination is important
 
2025 Council approves dues increase, smaller club charters

Rotary’s legislative body meets every three years to vote on proposals to move the organization forward
 
Honolulu, Hawaii, no longer host city for 2027 Rotary International Convention

Honolulu, Hawaii, no longer host city for 2027 Rotary International ConventionRegrettably, the 2027 Rotary International Convention will no longer be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, as planned. This is due to a recent decision by the Hawaii
 
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