Jessica Proffitt was inducted as a new member on October 5, 2022. She was jointly sponsored by Jody Dolan Holehouse and Ellen Chase and holds the classification of Accountant.Learn more.
Nueva Vida Dental Program in Nicaragua
Funding provided for a Cavitron Sonic Scaler teeth cleaner, an Amalgamator to blend restorative dental materials, and cleaning and treatments for 350 children in Nicaragua. Learn more.
Rotarian of the Month, Joanne Schoenfeld
President Judith recognized Joanne Schoenfeld for her steadfast support and coordinating all of the moving parts of our bi-monthly club meetings. Learn more.
Study Desks for Transition House
Transition House received new desks and chairs for each of their 16 family sleeping rooms funded by the Sunrise Rotary Foundation, with support from a District 5240 matching grant. Learn more.
Team Rotary and Direct Relief
Team Rotary helped assemble 2,500 personal care packs at the Direct Relief warehouse which were shipped and distributed to those displaced by Hurricane Ian. Learn more.
John Palminteri Receives Paul Harris Fellow
President Judith honors John Palminteri with a Paul Harris Fellow for his many years of dedicated service to our community and his generous time given to nonprofits.Learn more.
Los Volcanes School Supplies Needed
The primary school in Los Volcanes is badly in need of school supplies. Please bring donations to the Nov 2 or 16 club meeting to be delivered by the Sunrise team at the end of Nov. Learn more.
Sunrise Rotary’s Online Auctionis Live!
Visit the auction site now to view and bid on experiences, restaurant certificates, memberships, wine, artwork, and more. Bidding closes November 13 at 6:00 p.m. PT. Bid today!
Jann and Kirk's Challenge
Jann and Kirk Greene each made a contribution of $1,000 to the club foundation and challenged club members to join them in the club's year-end fundraising campaign. Make a donation.
Save the Date: Holiday Party
Save the date of Wednesday, December 7, 2022 for our annual Holiday Party at Petit Valentien. Join club members, spouses and friends for a festive evening of fellowship! More information soon.
Family Day Fun at Camp Whittier
UBGCSB thanked Group 8 clubs for their support following the Whittier Fire in 2017 with a family day held at the camp including barbecue and pub trivia contest. View photos.
Final Picnic with the President of 2022
Sunrisers picnicked with President Judith at Lower Orpet Park, a beautiful neighborhood park on the lower Riviera! Picnics with the President will resume again in 2023. Join us!
Sunrisers Pedaled Their Way to Fun
Jann and Kirk Greene coordinated our very first club e-bike ride! The group rode 24 miles from the Dolphin Fountain at Stearns Wharf to Carpinteria and back. View photos.
Sunset and SpaceX at Anchor Rose
Rotary friends gathered at at the new Anchor Rose, enjoyed gorgeous views at the harbor and a surprise viewing of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg AFB. View photos.
Updates from World Polio Day 2022
Global health leaders see a clear path to polio eradication and other updates from Rotary and WHO's World Polio Day held October 21-22 in Geneva, Switzerland. Learn more.
November 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, November 5, 9am-12pm
Team Rotary: Walk to End Alzheimer's
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is seeking walk day volunteers, everything from greeters, check-in, set-up, clean-up, water stations, route entertainment, and more. Sign up here.
Join us to hear from our District Governor about his Rotary vision and goal this year to encourage clubs to "get loud" about Rotary and make an impact in our communities.
Join us to hear from Patricia Diorio who helps people achieve their goals and dreams through an understanding of how we create our desired realities through conscious intentions.
Hear inspiring speakers, reconnect with fellow Rotarians, meet new friends, and enjoy dinner and entertainment at the Beachfront Hilton in Santa Barbara!Learn more.
Wednesday, November 30 @ 5:30-7:30pm
Sunrise@Sunset at Chuck's of Hawaii
Chuck's has been serving the best steaks, seafood and salad bar in town since 1959. Join your Rotary friends under the tiki lights for one of Chuck's famous mai-tais!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.