From all of us at the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise, we wish you a happy, healthy new year! We're excited to see how much we accomplish together in 2023.
Watch Rotary's Float in Rose Parade
For more than 40 years, Rotary has participated in the Rose Parade in Pasadena. This year’s theme is “Serving with Imagination and Hope.” Be sure to tune in on Monday, January 2 at 8am.
Alt Ed Student of the Month
We congratulate our Alt Ed Student of the Month, Jose Suastegui, from La Cuesta High School, who was nominated by his teacher Mwei Banks.Learn more.
President Elect Nominee Announced
A committee of past presidents convened and elected Ellen Chase to serve as our club's President in the Rotary year 2024-25. Congratulations, PEN Ellen! Learn more.
Los Volcanes Visit and Project Update
Seven members of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise visited Los Volcanes, near Puerto Vallarta, and reviewed past projects and learned about possible new ones.Learn more.
Angelique Davis, Rotarian of the Month
President Judith recognized Angelique Davis as November Rotarian of the Month for her hard work and enthusiasm in ensuring the success of our online auction.Learn more.
Humberto Perez Receives Paul Harris Fellow
Joanne Schoenfeld honored Chef Humberto Perez, chef at the Santa Barbara Club, for providing delicious meals for our club for the past 20+ years. Congratulations, Humberto.Learn more.
Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Presentation
The Santa Barbara/Puerto Vallarta Sister City Committee made a contribution of $700 in recognition of the seven members who participated in the recent goodwill exchange. Learn more.
Rotary-World Vision Project in Honduras
Our club has committed to participating in a multi-district Global Grant with World Vision to provide water, sanitation and hygiene to 16,000 families in Western Honduras.Learn more.
Thank You Red Kettle Volunteers
Thanks to all who volunteered for the red kettle collection, stopped by, or contributed toward assisting those in our community who need it most.Learn more.
Sunrisers at A Winter Showcase
Thank you to the Rotary volunteers at A Winter Music Showcase which celebrated music, dance and art and benefited the Grace Fisher Foundation. Learn more.
Club Visit to Nicaragua Planned for 2023
A trip is being organized to our project com-
munities in Nicaragua. This is a great opportunity to see projects in action and experience the culture of another country.Learn more.
Three Families Receive Christmas Gifts
Rotary elves wrapped gifts (clothing, household products, make-up, toys and more) for three families from the United Boys & Girls Clubs of SB and Domestic Violence Solutions. Learn more.
Holiday Party Photos
Thank you Debbie Mackie, Tina Ballue and the social committee for organizing our annual holiday party featuring a delicious French dinner, wine, and music at Petit Valentien. View photos.
2023 Dolphin Dive
Mark your calendar for the 2023 Dolphin Dive on July 9 at Chase Palm Park. Live music, food, beer, wine, activities, and dolphin races. Stay tuned for sponsorship opportunities. Learn more.
Letters from Third Grade Students
Every third grade students in the Santa Barbara School District received dictionaries last month courtesy of our club. Enjoy reading a selection of letters. Read letters.
PBS Film: The Polio Crusade
PBS American Experience recently aired a film, The Polio Crusade. It pays tribute to a time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease.Watch film.
January Issue of Rotary Magazine
Read important news, inspiring Rotary stories from around the world, and resources for Rotarians to do our work better and more effectively. Read the online issue.
Saturday, January 14 @ 9am-1pm
Team Rotary: Annual Rose Pruning Day
Spend your morning at the A. C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, within Mission Historical Park, to prune the approximately 1-acre garden in preparation for spring growth. Learn more.
Thursday, January 19 @ 5:30pm
Grant Writing Workshop
Janet Napier and Luz Maria Ortiz will conduct a grant writing workshop by Zoom for club members who are interested in learning more about the process.Learn more.
Wednesday, January 4 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program by ZOOM
Jake Lowry and Kev Smith will discuss Momentum WORK Inc.'s mission of empowering people with disabilities. The Santa Barbara Club is closed for maintenance so we will meet by ZOOM.Join us on Zoom.
Wednesday, January 18 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
Husam Hishmeh, District Membership Chair, will inspire us with ways to not only attract new members, but to engage existing members. We're back to hybrid this meeting.Join us for breakfast or online via Zoom.
ZooLights at the SB Zoo
Thursday, January 12 @ 5:30pm
See the zoo in a whole new light! Enjoy this immersive experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 500,000 LED bulbs.Join us!
Sunrise@Sunset at Hollister Brewing
Thursday, January 26 @ 5:30pm
California Central Coast beach culture meets handcrafted brews and quality foods. Come out to this Goleta taproom for brews and news with your Rotary friends.Join us!
Benefit Lives, Locally and Internationally
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Join leaders. Exchange ideas. Take action.
Make a difference in your community! Join or refer a prospective member today.
Rotary District 5240 News and Information
Check out the latest news and information from the District.
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.
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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