The Rotary Club of Ciudad Sandino in partnership with the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise have successfully implemented the Community Pharmacy Project in the communities of Trinidad Central and Cuajachillo #2 in Nicaragua. The organization Acción Medica Cristiana (AMC) trained health promoters and then provided communities with mini pharmacies at an initial cost. The medicine is sold at a low cost in the community and the resulting funds cover the cost to re-stock the pharmacy and over time to expand the type of medicine available from the pharmacy.
The benefits are many, to name a few: cost of medicines are close to 50% less than at a pharmacy, people do not have to leave the community for medications, promoters receive training that will allow them to diagnosis, treat and refer patients at a much deeper level.
This project is funded by the Rotary Clubs of Ciudad Sandino and Santa Barbara Sunrise and a grant from Rotary District 5240. Tom Heath, International Service Director, is the project manager.
Photo: The community of Cuajacihllo 2 finished health trainings and now have two houses equipped with Community Pharmacy where medicines are available at ½ normal cost!
OFF SITE MEETING AT DIRECT RELIEF
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Direct Relief
27 S La Patera Lane, Goleta
(off Hollister Ave between Fairview
and Los Carneros)
We will have an off-site club meeting at Direct Relief on Wednesday, February 15, instead of meeting at our regular time and location at the Santa Barbara Club.
Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe is honored to say a few words of welcome to us and we will be treated to a behind the scenes tour of the facility.
Photo: Direct Relief staff prepped a shipment in response to the 2013 Moore, Oklahoma tornado. After a series of tornadoes swept through the Gulf Coast Jan. 21-23, 2017, Direct Relief responded to the region with medical aid and supplies.
THANK YOU FROM BLESSED!
Thank you to all who contributed toward the airfare for Blessed's upcoming trip to Vail, Colorado. Bobbie and Jim Ruh have generously offered to host Blessed for a week of skiing and snow fun. Thank you also to Lisa and Scott Burns for loaning ski jacket, boots, and other warm clothes.
Photo: Blessed recently attended a Rotary Youth Exchange weekend in Big Bear, her first time in snow!
SHOP AMAZON SMILE AND SUPPORT OUR CLUB FOUNDATION!
When shopping for Valentine's Day gifts remember to shop at AmazonSmile. A percentage of your purchase will support the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Charitable Foundation.
FREE DENTAL CLINIC
Thursday, February 24, 2017
Eastside Family Dental Clinic
923 N. Milpas St.
Our free dental clinic is in its 5th year. This program provides critical dental care for those who need it most. Stay tuned for ways you can be involved.
Photo: Connard Hogan demonstrates proper brushing techniques at the dental clinic in 2013.
CAMP WHITTIER WORK DAY
Saturday, February 25, 2017
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
In October and November, Sunrisers patched, primed, and applied a new surface coat to the sports court and prepared for installing new basketball goals. This coming work day we plan to apply another coat to the surface, paint lines on the sports court, and install new basketball goals.
Campers at this United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County resident camp will enjoy the sports court for recreation such as basketball, tennis, badminton, four-square, and other games.
Contact Tom Heath if you can volunteer a full day, half day, or a few hours.
Photo: Sunrisers apply first coat on sports court, October 2016.
CATARACT CLINIC
March 31 and April 1, 2017
Here's your opportunity for hands-on participation in an international project! Our club is a contributing partner with the Rotary Club of Nat-Tha-Hi in Celaya, Mexico for the purchase of a new microscope and lens kits for cataract surgeries. The clinic is scheduled for March 31 and April 1, 2017. 100 surgeries will be performed.
The team traveling to Celaya will travel from LAX to El Bajio (Leon) airport via United. Estimated airfare is $457. Contact LuzMaria Ortiz if interested.
BE A RYLA VOLUNTEER!
Volunteers are an integral part of the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) leadership team. Passion for youth as well as enthusiasm and dedication to working with youth are key characteristics of a RYLA volunteer. RYLA volunteers receive professional level training in small group facilitation, working with different personality types and effective communications, and then have the opportunity to put these skills into action throughout the weekend.
RYLA is scheduled for April 20-23 in Ojai. Registration to be a RYLA volunteer is now open. Selections will be made by the end of February. Click here to register.
Our Kule Klub will be performing! Let's show support forour amazing ukulele band and also for our fellow Group 8 Rotary club by attending this event! Click here to purchase tickets online. $45 per person.
Sign up at the next meeting if interested in getting together for dinner before the show.
LADIES NIGHT
Monday, February 27, 2017
6 pm - ??
Home of Joanne Schoenfeld
2309 State Street, Santa Barbara
Bring your favorite Chinese take out, dessert, or bottle of wine to share.
Sign up at the next club meeting.
Contact Diana Washburn with questions.
DID YOU KNOW?
In the early days of Rotary, any change in the RI Bylaws or Constitution was proposed and voted upon at the annual convention. As attendance at conventions increased and open discussion became more difficult, a Council on Legislation was created in 1934 as an advisory group to debate and analyze proposals before they were voted upon by the convention.
Finally at the 1970 Atlanta Convention, it was decided that the Council on Legislation would actually become the legislative or parliamentary body of Rotary. The council is composed of one delegate from each Rotary district as well as several ex-officio members. It was agreed that the council would meet every three years at a time other than at the Rotary convention.
The Council on Legislation provides the membership of Rotary a democratic process for legislative change in the operations of Rotary International.
This is one of a series of short articles about Rotary written by Cliff Dochterman, PRIP, and originally published in the Rotary publication, The ABCs of Rotary.
Photo: Rotary International Council on Legislation, 2016, Chicago United States.
ROTARY PIN CHALLENGE - Week 33
I am so grateful Judith sponsored me in Rotary 17 years ago. Rotary has given me the most authentic experiences and the joy of making a difference in the lives of those who need us. Now, I'm very excited to be sharing this with Kathleen! Give the gift of Rotary to someone and you'll be giving a gift to the world. And, you'll get this nifty sponsor pin!
I have challenged myself to wear my Rotary pin EVERY day. By doing this I hope to raise awareness of Rotary and Rotary's work. I invite all Sunrise Rotarians to join me in wearing a Rotary pin EVERY day.
By Karen Kawaguchi, Club Service Director
CLUB MEETING NOTES - Feb 1, 2017
We were joined by visiting Rotarians, Matt Kowalis (RC Fontana) and Tom Sheehan (RC Edmonds, WA), and guests Julie Brown, Karly Miller, and Susan Klein-Rothschild.
President Chris invited all members to our offsite meeting at Direct Relief on February 15.
New member Kathleen R. shared information about herself as a precursor to her upcoming craft talk.
David Vo provided an update on Youth Services.
Scott B. requested contributions to fund the cost of airfare for our Youth Exchange Student, Blessed, to travel to Vail for a week with the Ruhs.
Gary J. announced the Kule Klub will be playing in the Carpinteria Talent Show on February 18.
Steve Boehm reported on the recent STEPS conference which focused on human trafficking.
On behalf of LuzMaria, President Chris shared information on the upcoming cataract clinic in Celaya, Mexico.
Chris T. announced the upcoming Free Dental Clinic and the opportunity to volunteer.
Bill A. announced that two ukuleles were donated to the City of the Children
orphanage in Salamanca, Mexico, one as a personal gift by Bill A. and the
second paid for through our Sunrise Foundation.
Diana W. announced a wine tour and tasting event at Whitcraft Winery on February 11.
Tom H. called for volunteers for our Camp Whittier work day on February 25. The sports court will receive another coating and striping, and the basketball goals installed.
A west coast collection of items was donated by Tom Sheehan for the raffle. Gary J. won.
Click on the calendar to see a full schedule of our meetings, events, and activities.
SUNRISE ROTARY VISION STATEMENT
Working as a team with integrity to transform our local and international communities by living lives of "service above self" through our contributions of time, talent, and treasure.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly newsletter of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. Please submit questions, comments, corrections, submissions, or photos to Karen Kawaguchi at kkawaguchi@sbma.net. Deadline for submissions is every Friday for the next week's issue.
WEEKLY DUTIES
Feb 8, 2017
Greeters
David Velarde
Dana Goba
Flag Salute
David Velarde
Sergeant-at-Arms
David Velarde
Invocation
Dana Goba
Raffle
Chris Tucker
If you are not able to fulfill your duty, please find a replacement and contact Kathy Scroggs, Weekly Duties Chair, at kathy@scroggscpa.org
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