ShelterBox honored our club with its HERO award for our contributions to support relief efforts in Haiti following a devastating earthquake in August 2021.Learn more.
Don’t Just Be in Rotary, Be a Rotarian
President Hannah asks us to consider, "How powerful would it be if we all began to identify ourselves as a 'Rotarian' rather than 'someone who is in Rotary?'” Read her full message.
Bety Plans to Visit Santa Barbara!
Alžběta (Bety) Zezůlková, our 2018-19 Rotary Exchange Student from Czech Republic, will be visiting Santa Barbara from February 4-11 and plans to attend our virtual club meeting this week.
Imagine Rotary is 2022-23 Rotary Theme
RI President-elect Jennifer Jones revealed the 2022-23 theme, "Imagine a world that deserves our best, where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference."Learn more.
Youth Services Update
An update from our Youth Services Director, Kathleen Rogers, on our club's Youth Services activities with local high schools, RYLA, and a possible future joint project. Learn more.
Musical Instruments for Nicaragua School
The last of the instruments were delivered to the music school in Ciudad Sandino. Music positively impacts a child's academics, social skills, and creativity. Learn more.
Make an Impact While You Shop
Simply shop atsmile.amazon.com/ch/91-1752304and AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Charitable Foundation.
Four-Way Test Essay Contest
Essays now being accepted from elementary, middle, and high school students to be selected by our club for the District 5240 Four-Way Test Essay Contest. Learn more.
Wednesday, February 2 @ 7:00 am
Club Meeting and Program
Ambassador to the United States, Jonathan Pratt, serves as our diplomatic representative to Djibouti. Our meeting and program will be virtual this week. Join us online via Zoom.
Relax on the deck and enjoy a nice selection of modern comfort appetizers and a full bar with your Rotary friends at one of Santa Barbara's newest restaurants. Learn more.
POSTPONED
Rotary District 5240 Conference
DG Dana and her staff are researching new dates when it will once again be safe to hold an in-person gathering. Refunds have been issued to those who paid registration fees. Learn more.
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Rotary District 5240 News and Information
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The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise is made up of local business, professional, and civic leaders. We meet regularly, get to know each other, form friendships, and through that, we’re able to get things done in our local and worldwide communities.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The Early Bird Bugle is a monthly publication of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. Please submit questions, content, or photos to Karen Kawaguchi at kkawaguchi@sbma.net. Deadline for submissions is the 20th of the month prior to the next month’s issue. Publication is not guaranteed. Please ensure that all material submitted is correct and not subject to copyright from other parties.
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