Ellen looks forward to an exciting month and asks members to engage with respect and kindness as we work toward a common goal of making a difference. Read Ellen's message.
Rotarian of the Month, Dennis Johns
Dennis recently completed another successful Dolphin Derby Festival. President Elllen recognized Dennis as Rotarian of the Month. Congratulations, Dennis!
Welcome, Andre Goncalves!
Our Youth Exchange student fromSão Paulo, Brazil, arrived in the US to begin his exchange experience. Scott Burns met him at LAX brought him to his host home in Carpinteria.
Back-To-School Shopping Day
100 children from Cleveland School (grades 3-6) received new clothes, jackets and backpacks to start the school year strong thanks to a collab with Kiwanis of SB.Learn more.
Congratulations, Marjorie and Michael!
Sunriser Margie got hitched in Vegas to her longtime beau in a ceremony officiated by "Elvis." Best wishes to the newlyweds and welcome to the Rotary family, Michael.
Join Liz and Boris in Calgary!
Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary!
Sunrisers celebrated the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days by watching the Fiesta Historical Parade on Cabrillo Blvd. with family and friends. Viva la Fiesta!View photos.
Happy Hour at Hilton Roof Top
Sunrisers enjoyed theopen-air experience, beautiful views, craft cocktails, and, of course, the company of good friends at the Hilton Roof Top Bistro & Bar.
Bill Gates Thanks Rotary
Words of hope and gratitude from Bill Gates for the critical role Rotary members have played in polio eradication efforts. Working together, we will end polio for good.Watch the video.
September 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.
There are two events this month: Sunset bike ride and baton hand-off from Carp to SB on Sept 4 and District 5240 PeaceBuilder Relay final meetup is at Validation Ale on Sept 21.
Tuesday, October 1 @ 6pm
Naloxone Training
Community members and Rotarians are invited to learn how to administer Naloxone, a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose, held at Unity Shoppe.Learn more.
Tuesday, November 5
Volunteer at the Election Polls
Provide a valuable service to the community and serve our democracy. Volunteer to serve as an election poll worker. Training class required. Learn more.
Wednesday, September 4 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
District Governor Sherry Sim’s hope is to spread her theme, “Rotary is Love” with everyone, and that love will in turn be multiplied, so that we can grow together to make a difference and change lives.Join us for breakfast!
Wednesday, September 18 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
The Annual Report of our Club Foundation, 2023-24 will be presented about the wonderful projects our foundation dollars were able to fund last fiscal year and the 2024-25 campaign will kick off. Join us for breakfast!
Saturday, September 7 @ 3:45pm
Exhibition Tour at SBMA
Join your Rotary friends for an exclusive tour of the Legacy of Giving exhibition at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art by Docent Christine Holland. Learn more.
Thursday, September 26 @ 5:30pm
Happy Hour at Moby Dick
Join your Rotary friends at the new Oyster Bar at Moby Dick Restaurant on Stearns Wharf for a curated selection of fresh seafood, cocktails, beer and wine. Learn more.
Thursday, October 8 @ 5:30pm
Vocational Membership Happy Hour
Join us for happy hour and engaging service project at Unity Shoppe! Connect with prospective new members while giving back to the community. More details soon.
Friday-Saturday, October 25-26
District 5240 Conference
Hear from inspiring speakers, connect with fellow Rotarians, and gather with friends at the District Conference at the historic Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo! Register now.
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Rotary District 5240 News and Information
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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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