Happy New Year! President Bruce looks ahead to 2024 with many activities and our club's good works locally in Santa Barbara and internationally. Read his full message.
Bell Ringers Raise Holiday Spirit
Thanks to all who volunteered for the Salvation Army red kettle collection, stopped by, or contributed toward assisting those in our community who need it most. Learn more.
Congratulations, Jann Greene
Continuing the legacy of our founder, the Paul Harris Fellow recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Learn more.
Club Foundation Coffers Grow
Revenue from the 2023 Dolphin Dive and club bi-weekly raffles totaling $32,000 were donated to the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Charitable Foundation. Learn more.
Ways to Help the 2024 Dolphin Derby
The Fundraising Committee is working to create a fun event and we are asking for help from the club membership to recruit sponsors for the event. Learn more.
Consider Serving Abroad
Doing a service visit abroad can be one of the most memorable experiences you can have as a Rotarian. We have two opportunities in Mexico in March and April. Learn more.
Empty Bowls, Full Hearts
Team Rotary was hard at work volunteering at Empty Bowls. Sunrise Rotary supports the work of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara to transform hunger into health in our community. View photos.
Gifting Joy to Children and Teens
Sunrisers helped put smiles on the faces of hundreds children and teens this holiday season by donating gifts to the Toys for Tots Drive through Unity Shoppe. Learn more.
Sunrise Elves at Work for Local Families
Families from Domestic Violence Solutions, Transition House, and United Boys & Girls Clubs received a Christmas surprise thanks to our Sunrise shopping and wrapping elves. Learn more.
Sunrisers Made Merry at Harry’s!
Sunrise Rotarians and their guests gathered to celebrate the holiday season and express gratitude for the friendship and good work that makes up our club's culture. View photos.
Your donation will triple your impact!
Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are extending their partnership during the critical endgame phase of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Learn more.
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.
January dates TBD
Dictionary Deliveries
More than 500 students will receive a dictionary from the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise during the month of January. Stay tuned for delivery days, times and schools.
Thursday, January 11 @ 5:30-6:30pm
Grant Management Seminar
Rotary Clubs in District 5240 must be qualified to become a lead club on a District Grant or a Global Grant. Learn about qualification and certification requirements. Learn more.
Saturday, January 13 @ 9am-1pm
Mission Rose Garden Pruning Day
Volunteers are needed to spend the morning at the A. C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden to prune the approximately 1-acre garden in preparation for spring growth. Learn more.
Saturday, February 3 @ 9am-12pm
Alice Keck Park Garden Volunteer Day
Volunteers needed for a day of caring for the “Crown Jewel” of Santa Barbara. Spend a day serving your community and giving a boost to this beloved park. Learn more.
Wednesday, January 3 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
Our meeting will be held at Mulligan's Cafe. Join us for breakfast and learn about new member, Michael Yang, and incoming President for 2024-25, Ellen Chase. No Zoom this meeting.
See the Zoo in a whole new light at the 2nd annual Sunrise Rotary Rotary visit to ZooLights! Watch the SBZoo transform after dark into a magical world of lights with your Rotary friends.Learn more.
Friday, January 19 @ 10:30am-1:30pm
Human Trafficking on the Central Coast
The Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force will share the County’s perspective on human trafficking and details of their goals, plan, and action items. Learn more.
Saturday, January 20 @ 10am
SB Maritime Museum Tour
Captain Dennis Johns will lead us on a tour of the SBMM which is celebrating 170 years of harbor history. After our tour we will walk to Brophy’s On the Alley for lunch. Learn more.
Thursday, January 25 @ 6pm
Fireside Chat
The FiresideChat aims to orient newer members, become better acquainted with Rotary and the history of our great club. Spouses and significant others encouraged to attend! Learn more.
Benefit Lives, Locally and Internationally
Please consider a donation to the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Foundation.
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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