Movies & Million Dollar Mansions: Silent Movies Made in Montecito
Local Rotarian and author Betsy J. Green will speak about her recently published book, "Movies and Million Dollar Mansions: Silent Movies Made in Montecito."
Green is a member of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise and has been a writer for more than 25 years. She is a former associate editor of Reader's Digest and staff editor of World Book Encyclopedia.
As a freelancer, Green contributed articles to newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and abroad. She specializes in writing about local history, architecture, and the environment.
Read more about Betsy and her books at the links below.
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.
We adhere to all COVID protocols required by the Music Academy of the West:
fully vaccinated people can attend unmasked
unvaccinated people must wear masks
This year's District 5240 Conference will be live and in person. Join Rotarians from across the district for fun and fellowship.
We'll be gathering November 18-20 at the Santa Barbara Hilton Beach Resort.
The conference will feature inspiring speakers and a joint community service project, in addition to a rooftop party Friday night (with silent auction benefiting Polio Plus) and a
I still remember the day that I was inducted into the Rotary Club of Montecito. Perhaps, you remember your special day as well. At our next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, we will have the honor of inducting one of our newest members Roger Davis. Another new member, Sese Ntem, will be inducted at a later meeting.
Please make plans to attend these upcoming meetings and help officially welcome Roger and Sese into our club. And, we will also have the privilege of inducting Taro Usami into our club once he completes his relocation from Japan to the U.S.
And, it goes without saying that our members make our club strong and vibrant. Thanks to each of you for all you do to make our club a better service organization!
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Olena Morhun fled with three of her children and made her way to Puławy, Poland. There they were welcomed by Krystyna Wilczyńska-Ciemięga, one of many Rotary members who have opened their homes to refugees.
We meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 12:00 PM 
