Sunrisers hike the Tipton Trail at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
MAY 2025 | VOLUME 39 | ISSUE 10
President Ellen's May Message
Spring is here and it brings with it lots of opportunities for service and fellowship! Please help with sponsorships for the Dolphin Derby and THINK before you speak. Read Ellen's message.
Welcome, New Member, Boris Alves!
We welcomed Boris officially into our Rotary family! Boris was sponsored by Kirk Greene, his mentor is Tom Heath and he holds the classification of information technology. Learn more.
Welcome Erika and Jordan!
New SBCC corporate members Erika Endrijonas and Jordan Killebrew were inducted on April 16. Erika serves as SBCC's Superintendent and Jordan as Executive Director Public Affairs.Learn more.
Joe Weiland Recognized for TRF Giving
A world of peace and goodwill comes closer to reality thanks to Rotarians like Joerecognized as a multiple Paul Harris Fellow for contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
350 Children Receive Dental Care
Children of Ciudad Sandino in Nicaragua received dental care once every six months thanks to support from the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. Learn more.
Host a Youth Exchange Student Next Year
Opening your home to an exchange student is one of the most meaningful and fun ways to participate in Rotary. Please consider hosting our student in the 2025-26 Rotary year.Contact Scott Burns.
Meet the Moment
Mark Maloney, Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair, highlights Rotary's commitment to eradicating polio and collaborating with global partners to overcome obstacles. Read Mark's message.
May 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.
Calling all Sunrisers: Volunteers needed for the president's step-down in June! Sign up at the May 7th meeting, with rehearsal details coming. Learn more or contact Bruce for more details.
Tuesday, June 3 @ 6pm
Naloxone Training
Attend this free Naloxone training to help combat the opioid crisis. Participants will learn how to administer a life-saving treatment, and receive a free kit. Register here by May 26.
Save the Date: Wednesday, June 11
Blood Drive at NHHCo Parking Lot
The need doesn't stop, and neither does Rotary. When you donate blood, you give the gift of life. A simple way to show Service Above Self in action. More details coming soon.
Wednesday, May 7 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
Join us to meet our speaker, Eryn Shugart of Veggie Rescue discusses recovering surplus food to combat hunger, reduce waste, and support local nonprofits. Join us for breakfast.
Wednesday, May 21 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
Join us for breakfast and a report from representatives from three partner organizations that have benefited from our Rotary grants over the past two years. Join us for breakfast.
Thursday, May 22 @ 4-7pm
Lil' Toot Cruise and Happy Hour
Join your Rotary friends for a 60-minute narrated harbor cruise on Lil' Toot, the "happiest boat in the harbor," followed by happy hour and jazz at Anchor Rose. Come for one or both! Learn more.
Saturday, May 31 @ 10am-2pm
e-Bike Ride with Kirk and Jann
Join Kirk and Jann Greene for our third Sunrise bike ride. Ride from Stearns Wharf to Carpinteria where we’ll stop for lunch and enjoy nice ocean views along the way. Learn more.
Saturday, June 14 @ 11am - 3pm
District 5240 Awards and Step Down
Plan to celebrate District 5240 club and district accomplishments, recognize the work of DG Sherry Sim, and welcome new governor Mike Dutra. Register here.
Saturday, June 21-Wednesday, June 25
Rotary International Convention
Take part in this transformative, one-of-a-kind event and experience the Magic All Around at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada. Learn more.
Benefit Lives, Locally and Internationally
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Make a difference in your community! Join or refer a prospective member today.
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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