Board and committee chairs share what they’re looking forward to in 2026, offering reflections on service, growth, and the joy of making a difference together. Read the reflections >>
New Member Stephen Frangos
Welcome new member Stephen Frangos! Stephen is a retired physician with a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force and decades of service in occupational medicine.Learn more >>
Los Volcanes Students Receive Scholarships
Six low-income students in Puerto Vallarta received scholarships for transportation and school supplies, helping remove barriers to education thanks to a grant from Rotary District 5240. Learn more >>
The Holiday Season with Risa
Our Rotary Youth Exchange student Risa helped decorate the Rotary Rose Parade Float and celebrated Christmas with her host family Angelique and Eric in Texas. Learn more >>
President Elect Nominee, Kirk Greene
The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise announces Kirk Greene as President-Elect Nominee, who will serve as president in 2027–2028. Learn more >>
Supporting Local Families
Our Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign was a festive success, especially with our spot right in the heart of the Saturday Farmers Market, raising funds to support local families. Learn more >>
Celebrating Inclusive Arts
Sunrise Rotarians volunteered at the Grace Fisher Foundation’s Winter Music Showcase, celebrating inclusive arts, creativity, and community through an inspiring evening of holiday music.
Supporting Unity Shoppe Telethon
Sunrise Rotarians supported the Unity Shoppe Holiday Telethon, volunteering their time as thousands watched on KEYT Channel 3 to raise funds for essential programs.
There’s a place for you in the good we do! A gift helps fund our projects, and membership opens the door to friendship, purpose, and making a real difference together. Curious to learn more? Join us for breakfast on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Club—you’re always welcome.
Benefit Lives, Locally and Internationally
Your donation to the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Foundation supports projects that feed families, empower youth, and improve communities here and around the world. Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for your support.
Looking to give back and connect? We're seeking people who want to make a difference, build lasting friendships, and serve their community. Know someone who fits the bill? Invite them to join us or come check us out yourself!
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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