Axis Newsletter -July 12, 2025 v2 (Jul. 12, 2025)

Published: July 12, 2025

Jul 15, 2025 12:00 PM

Sese Ntem

Club Assembly - Plans for Rotary Year 2025-26

Bring your ideas for inspiring speakers, new opportunities for community engagement, and fun social events.

Aug 05, 2025 12:00 PM

SB Humane Society

Meeting will be held offsite at the Humane Society

Aug 19, 2025 12:00 PM

Erika Endrijonas Ph.D, President SBCC

What's Happening at Santa Barbara City College

Sep 02, 2025 12:00 PM

Marcela Caceres, Founder/CEO, Bright Star School

Preschool Education

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Our July 15th meeting will
be held at:

First Presbyterian Church

21 E. Constance Avenue

Help local youth start the school year strong!

The Montecito YMCA is soliciting donations for their 6th Annual Backpack Drive to support kids ages 5 to 18 in YMCA programs, including childcare and homeless support services.

Please bring new backpacks and school supplies to our meeting this Tuesday. Your donations will ensure that every child has the tools they need for the school year.

Last year our club donated 55 backpacks, and your generosity inspired YMCA board members and staff to increase their donations as well. Let's see if we can break our own record!

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.

Member Birthdays

Kerri Murray

July 6

Karen Hickman

July 15

Larry Minasian

July 24

Join Date

Cathy Cash

July 1, 2014

11 years

Paul Kremser

July 1, 2002

23 years

Bernadette Bagley

July 29, 2014

11 years

Craig Breese

July 30, 2023

2 years

Dear fellow Rotarians,

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the 4th of July Pancake Breakfast such a fun and successful event—whether you showed up in person or supported from afar.

Our first meeting of the 2025-2026 Rotary year—our annual assembly—will take place this Tuesday, July 15th, at First Presbyterian Church. I’m looking forward to connecting and sharing ideas for the year ahead.

Before we meet, I invite you to reflect on two simple themes: “Unite for Good” and “Bridge Building.”

Also, a quick reminder to take part in our 6th Annual Backpack Drive to support local children in need. Your contribution makes a real difference.

It’s an honor to serve alongside you as President this year.

In service,

Sese

4th of July Pancake Breakfast

Mark mixes a new batch of pancake batter.

Club Rotarians joined forces once more with members of the Montecito Fire Department to provide a delicious breakfast for Montecito residents celebrating Independence Day. Thanks to all got up early to prepare pancakes and sausages.

Volunteers Roger, Murray, Kurt, Mark, Peter, Bruce, Cathy, Larry, Sese, and Tony pose with a MFD fire truck.

President Kim Steps Down

Treasurer Kurt Koenig presents outgoing President Kim Stone with a plaque commemorating her year of service.

Montecito Rotarians gathered at the El Paseo Restaurant in June to celebrate 2024-25 Club President Kim Stone and thank her for her year of service. Kim embodies the heart of Rotary and gave generously of her time and talent to lead our club through the past year.

Thank you, Kim!! You've earned a well-deserved rest.

A chat with 2025-26 Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo
RI's new president talks about his top Rotary moments, his goals as president, and his love of olive oil and opera

Lesson plan given a global reach
Rotary clubs in Ontario’s District 7070 ensure Durham College’s virtual classroom has a global reach

For the love of nature
Camp Kawartha in Ontario is turning out a new generation of environmental stewards

For additional information on membership and events
visit the Rotary Club of Montecito website

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