ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Cathy Calabro announced the Rotary Club of SBN Family Halloween Boo Bash needs sponsorship. When you get this newsletter the Boo Bash event will have taken place last Saturday, October 26th at Plaza del Mar Pershing Park.
Emiliano Campobello updated us on the Adams School Mural Project. Great progress, Adams School students will be working on their individual fish. Lots of local sponsors are contributing to the success of this project. Emiliano will keep us informed on the unveiling of the mural.
Jacqualine Duran showed us “The Owl” that is being set-up for Rotarians to get access to the meetings if they are unable to attend in person. A link on our Rotary website will be published shortly.
Donna Eyman is looking for additional RYLA students. If you have a potential high school student interested in this life changing program, please contact Donna at: 805-455-2441.
Gil Garcia, Chair of the Rotary International Foundation, congratulates Rotarians that have pledged to the RI Foundation. Any amount is appreciated. Call, TEXT or e-mail Gil at 805-689-2588 or
gil@gilgarcia-aia.com
Gil Garcia, immediate past-president is heading up a committee to find the next President-Nominee for 2026-2027. If you get a phone call asking for your service, please consider the position.
Lisa Gosdschan announced that our Rotary Club will meet on November 13 and 20 due to holiday schedule. Guest speaker on November 20th is Dave Huber. Dave will be talking about deep sea mining for critical minerals. On November 13th the guest speaker is Tina Ballmue from Domestic Violence Solutions.
Cathy Calabro announced the Annual Holiday-Auction event will take place on January 15, 2025. Joe Dobbs is helping with arrangements at the University Club.
Gil Garcia & Marti Correa de Garcia invite you on Wednesday, October 30th to meet the District Governor-Elect from our District Sister Rotary Club in Mexico. We will be socializing and talking about international projects we can work together on. Address: 2215 Santa Barbara St. 5:30-7:00 PM.
MEGA BUCKS
Dr. Joe Dobbs pledged a Mega Buck because Carol and he vacationed for 2 weeks in Hawaii.
Jim Lisi pledged a Mega Buck to honor Joe Dobbs in organizing the holiday party! He also brought up a point of order, if a personal announcement is made, it’s a Mega Buck.
Cathy Calabro pledged a Mega Buck in honor of her belated wedding anniversary which was spent in Palm Springs. Additionally, Santa Barbara Master Chorale “Vengan Conmigo!” concert, Saturday, November 16 & 17 takes place at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara. Purchase tickets from her and you get a discount.
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING
Dave Huber, visiting Rotarian, won The Berryman Inc. vegetable/fruit Basket.
Mike Bergquist won the opportunity to pick the “white” marble and WON! He generously donated the winnings to
Lisa Gosdschan to purchase clothing or groceries for her families at
CADA.