President Judith reflects on a successful and productive first half of the Rotary year and looks forward to more service and fellowship in 2023. Read her full message here.
Welcome, New Members, Angela and Clay
Angela Miller-Bevan and Clay Sipiora were inducted as new members on November 2, 2022. Angela was sponsored by Eddie Gamboa and Angela by Scott Burns. Learn more.
Tom Heath Receives Paul Harris Fellow
E Russell Smith honored Tom Heath with a Paul Harris Fellow for his 30+ years of generous support through our club and personally to the United Boys & Girls Clubs Camp Whittier. Learn more.
Maria Cabrera Receives Paul Harris Fellow
Scott Burns honored 2022 Fiesta La Presidente Maria Cabrera with a Paul Harris Fellow for her 20+ years of service to the Old Spanish Days organization. Learn more.
Alt Ed Student of the Month
We congratulate our Alt Ed Student of the Month, Faby Rodriguez, from La Cuesta High School, who was nominated by her teacher Tanya Mark. Faby plans to attend SBCC. Learn more.
San Marcos High School Band
The community service committee awarded a grant to the San Marcos High School band, represented by Michael Kiyoi and Kenneth Luke, to replace a much needed drum major podium. Learn more.
Empty Bowls, Full Hearts
Hearts and tummies are full after Empty Bowls thanks to Team Rotary and Foodbank volunteers to ensure that our neighbors have enough food to eat this holiday season. View photos.
Dictionaries for 3rd Graders
The first round of dictionary distribution to every third grade student in the Santa Barbara schools have begun. Dictionaries are funded by our club foundation and district grant. Learn more.
Grace Fisher Foundation Partnership
The Grace Fisher Foundation and Santa Barbara Sunrise Rotary have launched a multi-pronged collaboration to assist youth in the Santa Barbara area, including a $500 grant. Learn more.
Celaya Nat-Tha-Hi Rotary Visit Task Force
Members of the Nat-Tha-Hi Rotary Club will be visiting us Aug 1-6, 2023. Contact Luz María Ortiz if interested in serving on the task force to seek home hosts and plan activities. Learn more.
District Conference
The District Conference returned as an in-person celebration and Sunrisers came out in force for a great weekend of inspiration, connection, and fun! View photos.
Sunrise@Sunset at Chuck's of Hawaii
Sunrisers donned Hawaiian shirts for a post-Thanksgiving, pre-holiday happy hour at one of Santa Barbara's favorite restaurants, Chuck's of Hawaii! View photos.
Polio Plus Society
By making a $100 or greater annual contribution to PolioPlus through The Rotary Foundation, you will be honored with membership in the PolioPlus Society. Learn more.
December 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.
Sunrise Rotarians will be standing the kettle once again in support of the Salvation Army Santa Barbara. Our new location is in front of Cost Plus World Market on State Street. Learn more.
Friday, December 9, 2022
Team Rotary: Winter Showcase Ushering
Many thanks to the nine club members who signed up to usher for the Grace Fisher Foundation Winter Music Showcase. If you are not an usher, please go online to purchase tickets.
Monday, December 26, 2022
Rotary Rose Parade Float Decorating
Join with other Group 8 Rotarians to help decorate Rotary's float entry in the Rose Parade! As of the publication of this newsletter, this event is tentative only. An email will be sent with more details.
Wednesday, December 7 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
Club members Jessica Proffitt and Angela Miller-Bevan will share their life stories, why they became a Rotarian, profession, hobbies, family life, and more. Don't miss this Sunrise favorite!
Join us for a cozy morning of sharing and togetherness. Club members will share stories of holiday traditions and the Kule Klub will be playing festive tunes to ring in the season!
Last chance to RSVP for our annual Holiday Party at Petit Valentien. Don't miss this festive evening with your fellow club members, spouses and friends! RSVP Debbie Mackie.
Save the Date: January 12, 2023
ZooLights at the SB Zoo
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.Learn more.
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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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