President Judith looks ahead to the important and celebratory final two meetings of her year as President. Plan to be present at both! Read her full message.
New Member, Liz Alves
Liz Alves returns as a member of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. She originally joined Rotary in 2010, moved away and now we are thrilled to have her back! 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.
News from the RI Convention
President Elect Bruce Belfiore and Gloria Cavallero report from the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia. "It has been an inspiring, exhilarating experience!" View photos.
$4,000 Donation to ShelterBox USA
President Judith McCaffrey and International Service Director Janet Napier presented a check to Kerri Murray, President of ShelterBox USA for the Turkey-Syria Disaster Relief Fund. Learn more.
Paul Harris Fellow Recognized
Jody Dolan Holehouse joins six other Sunrisers who recently earned Paul Harris Fellow recognitions for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation. Thank you, Jody!Learn more.
Laptops for La Cuesta Seniors
Two graduating seniors from La Cuesta High School now have a head start on their futures with new laptops donated by the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. Learn more.
Rotarian of the Month, Oscar Zavala
President Judith recognized Oscar Zavala as Rotarian of the Month for jumping in and injecting new energy in the Dolphin Dive Festival. Thank you, Oscar!Learn more.
Upcoming Community Projects
The Community Service Committee is working on projects with New Beginnings, SB Film Festival, and Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute. Stay tuned for more information.
Community Grant Awards
Our club awarded $9,500 to support the work of four local nonprofits, Angles Foster Care, Explore Ecology, Grace Fisher Foundation, and La Cuesta Continuation High School. Learn more.
Team Rotary @ Blue Water Ball
Team Rotary volunteers, Dennis, Ellen, Oscar and Scott, helped set up the Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s Blue Water Ball at the Cabrillo Pavilion.View photos.
Team Rotary @ I Madonnari
Chalk it up to Team Rotary volunteers who helped with I Madonnari in a variety of tasks including set-up, take down, food and beverage booth, chalk prep and more.
Happy Hour Photos
Sunrisers gathered at Augie's for authentic Mexican cuisine with fresh, local ingredients and the largest selection of tequilas and mezcals on the West Coast. View photos.
District Foundation Gala
Rotarians and guests enjoyed dinner, videos showcasing projects in our district that employed TRF funds, and three recipients of funds were interviewed by DG Scott Phillips.View photos.
The World's Only Public Health Emergency
Polio is the world’s only Public Health Emergency of International Concern now that COVID-19 and mpox have recently left the list of diseases with this designation.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.
Tuesday, June 6 @ 9-11am
Team Rotary: West Beach Clean Up
Please join the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and Heal the Ocean to beautify our community and clean up West Beach. Learn more.
Fri-Sun, June 23-25
Team Rotary: Solstice Parade and Festival
This event is second only to Fiesta for bringing citizens and visitors to Santa Barbara. Lots of opportunities. Learn more.
Wednesday, June 7 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
Join us for breakfast, business meeting, and learn how club members can help with the Dolphin Dive fundraising event!
Join fellow Group 8 Rotarians at the South Coast Railroad Museum at the historic Goleta Depot for an afternoon of fellowship, music by Kule Klub, and chili cookoff.Learn more.
Thursday, June 22 @ 5:30 pm
President Judith's Step Down
Don't miss this zany tradition where we say farewell to President Judith and welcome our new Sunrise Rotary President for 23-24 year, Bruce Belfiore. More information soon.
Saturday, June 24 @ 11am-4pm
Rotary Round Up: District Step Down
Please join District Governor Scott Phillips and fellow District Rotarians for an afternoon of gratitude held at Rancho San Antonio in Buellton. Register here
Sunday, July 9 @ 11am-5pm
2023 Dolphin Dive
The 2023 Dolphin Dive will be held July 9 at Chase Palm Park. Live music, food, beer, wine, games and dolphin races! Proceeds support our local and international projects. Learn more.
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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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