Selina Lopez was honored with the La Cuesta Student of the Month award for April 2017. The award is given to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic and personal achievement and who are nominated by their teachers.
Selina’s history teacher, Corey Adam stated, “Selina came to La Cuesta in January to catch up on credits. She has an impressive work ethic, is responsible, and has the admiration of staff.”
“Selina is everything we hope for at La Cuesta. As a mother of two, she has overcome issues, and does not let barriers stop her. She plans to return to Santa Barbara High School to graduate at the end of the year and further her education at SBCC,” added Kim Ortega, another of Selina’s teachers.
Photo: Kim Ortega La Cuesta Teacher; Corey Adam, La Cuesta Teacher; Chris Tucker, Student of the Month Chair; Selina Lopez, Student of the Month; and Patty Lopez, mother of Student of the Month.
NANCY FALCONER
District Governor Nick Frankle announced the passing of Nancy Falconer, longtime administrative assistant to District 5240. She passed away on April 20 after a fight with pneumonia. DG Nick expressed, “everyone in our District has lost a good friend who cared first and most about helping every Rotarian in the District for the past twenty-two years.”
Information with respect to memorial services or needs that can be provided by Rotarians in our district will be shared at a later date.
A card will be circulated at our next meeting so club members can express sympathies to the family. Individual cards may be sent to:
3394 Bryan Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Please keep Nancy's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with these challenging times.
CONNARD'S PCT HIKE TO BENEFIT THE CLUB FOUNDATION
The call of the wild dictates the beginning of Connard’s (AKA Prim8, trail name) attempt to hike a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, which in total runs some 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada as it meanders through California, Oregon and Washington mountain ranges.
Many individuals “through-hike” the entire trail in one long hike, taking perhaps five months. Prim8? Not so much at once. The first ~175 miles from the Mexican border to Idyllwild, CA, starting May 1 and completing within fourteen days, hopefully sooner, will serve to determine his ability to continue onward later.
Connard offers his endeavor as an opportunity for the RC of SB Sunrise to raise charitable funds for its club foundation. Connard has pledged to match funds raised by the club up to $1 per mile hiked. As Sandra O’Meara has volunteered to represent the club in this fundraising effort, please see her regarding your tax-deductible contributions to this effort, which will also encourage Prim8 as he sweats his way along the PCT.
Photo: Connard Hogan, Hadrian's Wall Path, the high point along the route at 1,182 feet at Whinshields Crags.
BLESSED'S RYLA EXPERIENCE
This past weekend, more than 250 junior and senior high school students attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) in Ojai. Our Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Blessed Emurese, and Brian Borgatello received scholarships from our club to attend. We will hear from Blessed and Brian at a future meeting but in the meantime, Blessed shares her experience:
"One of the best events I've attended. Did a lot of fun games with our teams to learn what teamwork is all about. Great speeches from incredible people. Life changing in terms of goal setting, teamwork, and public speaking. In general, it was wonderful!"
Photo: Blessed Emurese and her team.
A DECADENT AFTERNOON!
Sunrisers and friends enjoyed a decadent afternoon in the kitchen of Chocolats du CaliBressan with Chocolatier Jean-Michel Carre. Chocolate lovers learned about the cocoa bean production, cocoa content, and the chocolate-making process, while sipping French champagne.
Thank you, Diana Washburn, for coordinating the outing!
Photo: Connard Hogan, Karen Kawaguchi, Janet Napier, Jean-Michel Carre, Suzette Cobb, Joe Clark, Gary Jensen, Cheryl Jensen, Kathleen Rogers. Not pictured: Chris Baxter and Madeline Rogers.
WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK
World Immunization Week, which is held from 24-30 April 2017, is a global public health campaign to raise awareness and increase rates of immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases around the world.
Since 1988, we’ve seen a worldwide reduction in polio cases of 99.9%. Last year we only saw wild polio cases in three countries.
Summary of wild poliovirus type 1 and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus cases ca be found here.
YAPPY HOUR AT ELINGS PARK
Thursday, April 27, 2017
5:30 pm - sunset
Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise
Centennial Picnic Area at Elings Park South
(Enter the park from Cliff Drive)
Grab your leash and pack your pup for an after work Yappy Hour.
B.Y.O.B. and appetizers to share and B.Y.O.D. (bring your own dog). Come out to unwind with man's best friend!
Note: Dogs but must be on a leash.
ROTARY POKER
Saturday, April 29, 2017
12:00 noon
Location TBD
$100 for each player and $10 for pizza and beer. 10 players minimum; 18 players maximum.
Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Charitable Foundation.
Sign up at the club meeting
or call/text Steve Kally at 805-338-0611.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships program is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. The purpose of the scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Scholars are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country through both informal and formal appearances before Rotary and non-Rotary groups. Each scholar is assigned a host Rotarian counselor to facilitate involvement in Rotary and integration into the host culture.
In addition to being an investment in the education of tomorrow's leaders, Rotary Foundation scholarships create personal links between countries and are an important step toward greater understanding and goodwill in the world.
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: 2010 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, Kristian Beadle, with Gary Jensen. Kristian visited our club and shared his work in Baja, Huatulco, and Oaxaca on water and sustainable environments, 2011.
ROTARY PIN CHALLENGE - Week 43
I am wearing a Rotary shooting star pin this week as a symbol of the coming of change (new members, new corporate member program, and new service projects) as well as a symbol of endings (the passing of Nancy Falconer).
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 - Apr 19, 2017
We were joined by Visiting Rotarian Rainer Zumbach, and guests Corey Adam, Barbara Birdsall, Carmen Cuellar, Patty Lopez, Selina Lopez, Molly Morrison, Kim Ortega, and Frank Tabar.
Chris T., La Cuesta Student of the Month Chair, introduced Selina Lopez and her teachers and family. Selina is the recipient of the La Cuesta Student of the Month award for her impressive work ethic and determination to catch up with credits to graduate. Selina's teachers Corey Adam and Kim Ortega nominated her for the award and spoke on her behalf.
President Chris announced Nancy Falconer, District Administrator, is in grave condition with pneumonia. A get well card is being passed around.
President Chris reported on behalf of LuzMaria asking club members to submit candidates for the Corporate Membership program.
Connard H. presented his Pacific Coast Trail Fundraiser to benefit the club's foundation. Connard will hike the southernmost length of the trail. He pledges to match $1 for each of the 175- mile hike.
Steve K. circulated a sign up sheet for Poker Day fundraiser. The date may change if there aren't additional sign ups.
Diana W. reminded club members of the chocolate tasting event on Saturday. There are still two spaces left.
Two bottles of Opolo wine was donated by Tom H. for the raffle. Steve K. was the winner.
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
Apr 26, 2017
Greeters
Janet Napier
Judith McCaffrey
Flag Salute
Janet Napier
Sergeant-at-Arms
Janet Napier
Invocation
Judith McCaffrey
Raffle
Diana Washburn
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