It's not too late to volunteer at the Montecito Firefighters annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast.
If you can help, please contact Tony at tony@tony-morris.com
Volunteers should arrive at the fire station at 6:15 AM. Since we'll be working in the kitchen, please wear a cap or other head covering.
Immediately following breakfast, President Peter Buehler will ride in our club's car in the Montecito 4th of July Parade, which begins at Upper Manning Park.
Hope to see you there!
A couple hours a week can change a child's future
Partners in Education invites you to join Readers Are Leaders, a pilot literacy program that connects trained volunteers with TK–3rd grade classrooms to help students build foundational reading skills and confidence.
Now in its second year, the program is expanding to five Santa Barbara Unified School District elementary schools, and you are invited to get involved!
Training & Support: No teaching experience needed. We provide training and simple activities to follow with young readers 1:1 or in small groups.
Free Background Checks: Volunteering in schools requires Live Scan & TB clearances. We will cover the cost!
Attending the Rotary International Convention in Taipei was a fine way to begin my year as club president. Inspiration was everywhere: in the general sessions, the breakouts, random table conversations, excellent videos, and in the wonderful dance and musical performances. I was especially impressed by the speeches, particularly those delivered by Rotary International president Francesco Arezzo, and by his successor, incoming president, Olayinka Babalola. Both were eloquent, helping those in attendance to grasp just how powerful Rotary is as a force for good in the world.
And there were 37,000 of us there! The parade of nations at the opening ceremony was stirring: 200 flags were presented, one for each country where we’re making a difference. There was the proof: Rotary isn’t just a club—it’s a United Nations. Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, Australia—for four days I rubbed shoulders with the world. Heading to the convention center on the subway from my hotel my first morning, I sat with three other Rotarians, a woman from New Zealand and a couple from Latvia. I thought to myself, I’m in the right place!
I’ll say more at our club assembly on Tuesday, July 7. See you then.
President Elect Todd Aldrich presents outgoing President Sese Ntem with a commemorative plaque
Club members and spouses gathered on Monday, June 22nd to Honor outgoing President Sese Ntem and thank him for his service to our Club. Sese's family also was present to witness the special occasion. Multiple members spoke about the importance of Sese's contribution, and Sese shared a moving story about his childhood and the lessons it taught him about perseverance and the power of choosing your own destiny.
Special thanks to Kim Stone for arranging the beautiful venue, Cathy Cash for providing the delicious catering, and Tony Morris for stepping in to emcee the event.
Sese surrounded by his wife, Heather, and children, Noah and Maddie
Nigerian takes office as president of Rotary InternationalSecond African to lead the global membership organization will focus on peacebuilding and lasting community
