President Bruce reflects on the past year and expresses his gratitude for the impact and lives touched through our club's projects locally and abroad.Read his full message.
Spring Refresh for Camp Whittier
Sunrise Rotarians enhanced Camp Whittier, clearing brush, splitting wood, roofing, siding, fencing, trail work, and painting cabins, ending with a western barbecue and festivities. Learn more.
Ellen and Hannah Attend RI Convention
President Elect Ellen Chase and Past President Hannah Rael represented the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise at the Rotary International Convention in Singapore. More in the July issue.
RYLA Builds Future Leaders
The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise sponsored four students from Santa Barbara and Bishop Diego High Schools to build leadership skills at the 3-day camp held in Ojai.Learn more.
Rotarian of the Month, Jessica Proffitt
President Bruce recognized Jessica Proffitt for serving in a new club role as Resource Person and spearheading our district awards submission. Congratulations, Jessica!
Rich Block Honored with Paul Harris Fellow
Joanne Schoenfeld recognized Rich Block with a Paul Harris Fellow for his leadership of the SB Zoo and significant contributions to the Santa Barbara community. Learn more.
Adopt a Dolphin Today
When you adopt a dolphin you are helping raise money for humanitarian community service projects in Santa Barbara and around the world. Adopt a dolphin today
Happy Hour at The Press Room
Sunrisers met for happy hour at The Press Room and raised their glasses one last time at before the popular bar closes after serving the Santa Barbara community for 29 years.
SB-Carp e-Ride
Team Sunrise had a great ride from Dolphin Fountain at Stearns Wharf to Carpinteria stopping for a history lesson at the Lyon's Head Fountain and for lunch at The Spot. View photos.
Home Host Our Youth Exchange Student
Our incoming exchange student is André Tescarolli Gonçalves from Sao Paulo, Brazil. We are seeking host families for the winter and spring 2025. Contact Scott Burnsif interested.
Closing the Gap in Afghanistan
A girl in Southeastern Afghanistan shows her marked finger after receiving the polio vaccination. Female Mobiliser Vaccinators have been crucial in reaching missed children.Learn more.
June 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.
Sunday, June 2 @ 10am-12pm
Team Rotary: SB Urban Creeks Clean Up
Kick off summer beach season by keeping our sea litter free! Volunteers needed at the Mission Creek Lagoon to lend a hand cleaning up the beach and creek mouth. Learn more.
Friday, June 7 @ 4:30-8:30pm
Team Rotary: TVSB 49th Birthday Event
Volunteers needed to help with set up, check in, and take down. The celebratory event will feature musician Glen Phillips, dancing, great food and drinks. Learn more.
Sunday, June 9 @ 2-5:30pm
Team Rotary: Coastal Celebration
This annual fundraiser celebrates the EDC's achievements to safeguard the environment for current and future generations. Volunteers ensure event success. Learn more.
Mondays, June 17 and 24 @ 7:30-9am
Team Rotary: Safety Town
Safety Town needs about two people at each location/time for registration of the attending children. This is a "sit down" activity, so anybody can do it.Learn more.
Wednesday, June 19 @ 6pm
RAG-AP Naloxone Training
Take action against the opioid crisis. Learn to be a trainer of others to use Nalozone to save lives. This is a partnership with the Rotary Action Group Addiction Prevention. Learn more.
Friday-Sunday, June 21-23
Team Rotary: Summer Solstice
Come out to enjoy this iconic Santa Barbara event which celebrates the imagination of the SB artistic community. Lots of positions and shifts to choose from. Learn more.
Friday, June 21 @ 5:30-8pm
SBIFF Film Camp Final Presentation
SBIFF's Film Camp at Camp Whittier enables 25 teenagers to receive expert training and create short films. Volunteers needed to serve dinner and watch film presentations. Learn more.
Friday-Sunday, June 21-23
District 5240 Master PRLS Training
Join District Rotarians for a weekend to empower you to be an effective leader in your club and community. Improve your skills in speaking, planning, and team building. Register now.
Join us for breakfast, business meeting, and a special recognitions given to club members who contributed to an outstanding year.Join us for breakfast or online via Zoom.
Wednesday, June 12 @ 5:30-8pm
President Bruce's Step Down
Don't miss this zany tradition where we say farewell to President Bruce and welcome our new Sunrise Rotary President for the 24-25 year, Ellen Chase. Learn more.
Thursday, July 4 @ 5:30-10pm
4th of July Rotary Social
Don’t miss this Independence Day tradition, now in its 5th year! Hamburgers, hot dogs, potluck, games and fireworks at the home of Diana Washburn. Save the date, more information soon.
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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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