President Hannah sees progress in how Rotary International is slowly steering the ship toward a culture of more diversity, equity and inclusion.Read her full message.
Welcome New Member, Cailyn Katsev
Cailyn follows in the footsteps of her father, former Sunrise Rotarian, Doug Katsev, and grandfather, 50-year Rotarian Bob Katsev from St. Louis, MO. Welcome, Cailyn!Learn more.
Judith McCaffrey Imagines Rotary at PETS
Sunrise President Elect Judith McCaffrey and Rotary International President Elect Jennifer Jones at this past weekend’s Southwest President-Elects Training (PETS)! Learn more.
New Member Mentor Program in Action
Mentors Dennis Johns, Eric Ryan, and Oscar Zavala met with new members Eddie Gamboa and David Palm to connect, inspire, and acclimate them to Rotary and our club.Learn more.
Medicines for Nueva Vida Clinic
We were awarded a District grant to provide necessary medications and education to treat diabetes and high blood pressure at the Nueva Vida Clinic in Nicaragua.Learn more.
Musical Instruments for Los Volcanes School
Los Volcanes school in Puerto Vallarta receives 15 new band instruments, as well as a sound system, projector and chairs for the music room. Learn more.
Bety Visits Santa Barbara!
Alžběta (Bety) Zezůlková, our 2018-19 Rotary Exchange Student from Czech Republic, made a whirlwind Santa Barbara visit with her host family and Rotary friends.Learn more.
Happy 37th Birthday to Us!
On March 6, 1985 our club was chartered with twenty-seven members. We are proud to be serving our local and worldwide communities for 37 years!
Wednesday, March 2 @ 7:00 am
Club Meeting and Program
Learn how Partners in Education serves to improve education by connecting businesses and volunteers with schools and youth-focused organizations. Join us for breakfast or online via Zoom.
Wednesday, March 16 @ 7:00 am
Club Meeting and Program
Meet our new mayor, Randy Rowse, and hear about his passion for the vibrancy of our downtown and the natural elements of our beautiful city. Join us for breakfast or online via Zoom.
Saturday, March 19 @ 10:30 am
Chapel and Mural Tour at SB Cemetery
Historian David Petry will lead a tour of the chapel at the Santa Barbara Cemetery designed by famed architect George Washington Smith and murals by Mexican painter Alfredo Ramos Martínez.Join us.
Thursday, March 24 @ 5:30 pm
Happy Hour at Crocodile Bar
The Lemon Tree Inn's Crocodile Lounge, known as Santa Barbara's local secret haunt, is this month's spot for happy hour food specials and "crocktails" with your Rotary friends. Join us.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 26
Rotary District 5240 Assembly in Oxnard
District Governor Elect Scott Phillips and his team will focus training for incoming Club Presidents, Officers, and Board Members although everyone is welcome. Watch District website for information.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 9
Rotary District 5240 Foundation Gala
The rescheduled Foundation Gala will recognize the clubs and individuals who have made it a priority to support The Rotary Foundation. Watch District website for information.
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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.
Read more about our club here. If you would like more information about our activities or would like to become a member, contact us at (805) 884-6428 or visit
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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