Happy New Rotary Year! We begin our club's 40th year by thanking Bruce Belfiore for a successful year leading our club and welcoming new president, Ellen Chase.Meet Ellen.
Our 40th Anniversary Year
President Ellen and her dedicated board members will be crafting activities and events to commemorate the club's momentous 40th anniversary year.
The Dolphin Derby is Here!
The festival is just two short weeks away! This is your last chance to enter to win $2,500 and invite others to support. Plan to attend the family friendly festival on July 14th! Learn more.
Arriverderci, President Bruce!
We said farewell to President Bruce and welcomed our new Sunrise Rotary president for the 2024-25 year, Ellen Chase, at our zany step down. Relive the fun.
Sunrisers Feed Film Campers
Our club provided funding for the SBIFF Film Camp equipment rental and Rotary volunteers served dinner for campers and their families on the evening of their film premier. Learn more.
District Step Down & Awards
District Rotarians and clubs were recognized for their hard work and achievements. Our club was honored with Best Medium Club for The Rotary Foundation and Bronze Club status. Learn more.
PeaceBuilder Committee Being Formed
A PeaceBuilder Committee is being formed to advance peace in club activities and participate in events like International Day of Peace and Peace Baton Relay.Learn more.
District 5240 Conference is Oct 25-26
Hear from inspiring speakers, connect with fellow Rotarians, meet new friends, and Let's Have Fun at the District Conference at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo! Save the date!
Women Are The Key to Eradicating Polio
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell shares what Rotary's funding supports, why Rotary and UNICEF make great partners, and what’s ahead for polio eradication. Learn more.
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.
Sunday, July 14 @ various time slots
Volunteer at the Dolphin Derby 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
Tuesday, August 6 @ 6pm
RAG-AP Naloxone Training
Community members are invited to learn how to administer Naloxone, a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose, held at Unity Shoppe. Register here
Wednesday, July 3 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
New club president Ellen Chase will discuss goals for the year ahead, this year's Rotary theme, "The Magic of Rotary," and what it means for our club. Join us for breakfast.
Wednesday, July 17 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
Old Spanish Days celebrates its 100th anniversary of our community's beloved festival. The 2024 Spirit of Fiesta, Georgey Taubin, will join us. Viva el centenario! Join us for breakfast.
Thursday, July 4 @ 5:30pm
Rotary 4th of July Social
Don't miss this Independence Day tradition, now it its 5th year! Hamburgers, hot dogs, potluck, a Rotary specialty beverage, and fireworks at the home of Diana Washburn. Learn more.
Thursday, July 25 @ 5:15pm
Happy Hour at El Paseo
Join your Rotary friends for a pre-Fiesta happy hour at the historic El Paseo Restaurant. Half-price margaritas until 6pm. Spanish attire encouraged. Viva la Fiesta! 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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