We begin our club's 38th year by thanking Judith McCaffrey for a successful year leading our club and welcoming new president, Bruce Belfiore! Meet Bruce.
Dive in for Fun at the Dolphin Dive Festival
Take the plunge and join us at Chase Palm Park for fun, food, live music, kids' activities, and a chance to win $2,500 at the dolphin races! Spread the word, bring a friend, and adopt a dolphin.
Ecological Brigades Project in Nicaragua
In partnership with the Rotary Club of Ciudad Sandino, we developed a series of activities to benefit youth in the communities of the Municipality of Ciudad Sandino. Learn more.
Rotary District 5240 Governor
Our District 5240 Governor for 2023-2024 is Marta Golding Brown from the Rotary Club of Oxnard! She kicks off the new Rotary year with her theme, Let's Have Fun! Meet Marta.
New Member, Martin Luzum
President Judith inducted our club’s seventh new or returning member of the Rotary year, Marvin Luzum. Marvin was sponsored by Sandra O’Meara. Welcome, Marvin! Learn more.
Welcome, Jann and Kirk Greene
We are thrilled to welcome Jann and Kirk Greene officially as regular members of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise! They transferred from their Seattle club on July 1st. Learn more.
New Kitchen Appliances for New Beginnings
The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise provided funding for much needed kitchen appliances and supplies for the new New Beginnings Counseling Center. Learn more.
Rotarian of the Month, Janet Napier
President Judith recognized Janet Napier as Rotarian of the Month for excellent leadership of our International Service Committee. Thank you, Janet!Learn more.
Rotarian of the Month, Scott Burns
President Judith recognized Scott Burns as Rotarian of the Month for being a great problem solver, sponsor to eight members, and great chili maker. Thank you, Scott!Learn more.
Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Program
The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise awarded a $4,000 grant to the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Sanctuary for new kennels and signage for the seals and sea lions. Learn more.
Club Members Recognized
President Judith honored several Rotarians with Paul Harris Fellow recognition awards for their extraordinary efforts in making this a successful year.Learn more.
Club Leaders Acknowledged
President Judith acknowledged her Board of Directors and others with handmade chicken grocery bag holders for their leadership all year long. Learn more.
Team Rotary Beach Clean Up
Team Rotary volunteers joined Heal the Ocean and the Land Trust of Santa Barbara to clean up West Beach, keep pollution out of our ocean, and beautify our community.
Sunrise Chilis Win 2nd and 3rd Place
The Rotary clubs of Group 8 cooked up some fun at the South Coast Railroad Museum! Rotarians and their families enjoyed free train rides, music by Kule Klub, and chili tasting. View photos.
Change in Presidential Pecking Order
Lead by Immediate Past President Hannah Rael, Sunrisers flocked together and held its step down of President Judith McCaffrey, aka The Chicken Lady. View photos.
Rockin' Rotary Round Up
Over 140 folks gathered at San Antonio Ranch in Buellton to celebrate the 2022-2023 Rotary Year with a Rotary Roundup. View photos andawards and recognitions.
History of Polio
In the early 20th century, polio was one of the most feared diseases in industrialized countries, paralysing hundreds of thousands of children every year. Learn about the history of polio.
July 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.
Wednesday, July 5 @ 9-11am
Team Rotary: Beach Clean Up
Channelkeeper's Watershed Brigade is collaborating with the City of Santa Barbara to clean up our waterfront beaches following the July 4th celebrations. Sign up here.
Sunday, July 9 @ various time slots
Volunteer at the Dolphin Dive Festival
Volunteers needed for race course, beverage sales, Rotary information booth, set-up, clean-up, and more. Come out for a fun day of service at the beautiful Chase Palm Park!Sign up here.
Wednesday, July 5 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
New club president Bruce Belfiore will discuss goals for the year ahead and this year's Rotary International theme to Create Hope in the World.Join us for breakfast or online via Zoom.
Wednesday, July 19 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
Kim Zsembik will talk about the dazzling variety of more than two dozen tropical butterfly species from Costa Rica at the Museum of Natural History. Join us for breakfast or online via Zoom.
Tuesday, July 4 @ 5:30-10pm
4th of July Rotary Social
Don’t miss this wonderful first social event of the new Rotary year! Hamburgers, hot dogs, potluck sides, and fireworks at the home of Sunriser Diana Washburn. Learn more.
Saturday, July 22 @ 6:30-10pm
An Evening at Solvang Theatre
Join family and friends for a picnic dinner and a Tony and Grammy nominated musical performance of Bright Star at the Solvang Festival Theater. Learn more.
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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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