President Liz recognizedJann Greene as the December Rotarian of the Month for organizing holiday activities, demonstrating that December is a season of giving. Read Liz's message >>
Dictionaries For Third Grade Students
Our club began distributing 535+ dictionaries to local third graders, continuing a beloved literacy project that has provided 10,000+ books since 2008.Learn more >>
Building Bikes, Building Futures
Rotarians rolled up their sleeves to assemble 69 bicycles for local kids, supporting Kirk Greene’s Bike4Kids campaign benefiting United Boys & Girls Clubs.Learn more >>
Nicaragua Water Project Update
The local water committee completed key infrastructure upgrades in 2025 to the clean water system serving families in Cuajachillo Dos and Trinidad Central. Learn more >>
Angelique Attends Leadership Training
President Elect, Angelique Springer attended Southwest PELS which brought together incoming Rotary club presidents for inspiration, connection and goal-setting. Learn more >>
Seeking Peace Fellowships Applicants
Rotary Peace Fellowships fund graduate study and certificates at global universities, equipping peacebuilders with education, field experience, and leadership training. Learn more >>
Rotary Hurricane Melissa Relief Funds Raised
We raised a total of $2,000 from a combination of the club's disaster relief fund and club member contributions to support ongoing relief efforts for people affected by the devastating hurricane.
Sunrise Rotarians Support SBIFF
Several members of our club proudly supported the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), one of our community’s most celebrated cultural events. Learn more >>
There’s a place for you in the good we do! A gift helps fund our projects, and membership opens the door to friendship, purpose, and making a real difference together. Curious to learn more? Join us for breakfast on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Club—you’re always welcome.
Benefit Lives, Locally and Internationally
Your donation to the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Foundation supports projects that feed families, empower youth, and improve communities here and around the world. Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for your support.
Looking to give back and connect? We're seeking people who want to make a difference, build lasting friendships, and serve their community. Know someone who fits the bill? Invite them to join us or come check us out yourself!
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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