As we kickoff the holiday season with Thanksgiving, remember the humble beginnings from which our revered holiday was born. It began as a harvest festival. The "First Thanksgiving" as we commonly refer to it, originated from the feast held in the autumn of 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag native American tribe to celebrate the colony's first successful harvest. What a different time that was. They were thankful for their harvest, a roof over their head, and walls around them to help protect against the approaching harsh winter. No electricity. No running water. An uncertain future.
As we reflect upon the challenges our forefathers faced, be thankful for their fortitude and sacrifices that in part helped to define our national character, establish our traditions, and create the foundation for a strong, compassionate nation. Let us have gratitude for the abundance we enjoy today.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
President Chris
Image credit: The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth, oil on canvas by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe (1914). Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
DREAM VACATION RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
The winners of the Dream Vacation raffle drawing are Ed Fleming and Doris Dewton!
Past member, Ed Fleming, won the vacation package to Vail, Colorado. Ed has always been a terrific supporter of Sunrise Rotary and his support of our fundraiser was no exception.
Thank you Ed and congratulations!
Our second winner is Doris Dewton from Vail, Colorado. Doris has been friends with our esteemed member Jim Ruh for a number of years. She is well known to locals and is very active in many non-profits within the Vail Valley. She has never been to Santa Barbara and she’s very excited to visit during her Dream vacation.
Thanks to everyone that purchased raffle tickets and made an effort to market and sell tickets to family, friends, business colleagues, and clients. It is these contributions of time, talent, and treasure that helped our club fundraiser succeed thus enabling us to do the important humanitarian work in our local community and around the world.
DICTIONARY DELIVERIES
Dictionaries were delivered to third grade students at Harding, McKinley and Monroe Schools this past week. The final school, Washington, will be delivered next week.
Funding for dictionaries were provided by the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Charitable Foundation and a grant from Rotary District 5240. Dennis Johns is the project manager.
Photo: A student writes her name in her new dictionary, 2016.
LADIES NIGHT
The ladies of Sunrise Rotary gathered at the beautiful art-filled home of Diana Cecala on November 16. The evening was filled with good conversation and good food.
This is a reminder of the upcoming DARK days this Rotary calendar year. Please make note of the dates below and enter in your personal calendar
November 23 - We are DARK for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Club members will not be invoiced.
December 7 - We are DARK for the annual Club holiday party. Club members who sign-up to attend will be invoiced for themselves and any guests they invite.
December 28 - We are DARK on the Wednesday between Christmas and New Year's Day. Club members will not be invoiced.
BROOKE SAWYER'S
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, November 26, 2016
2:00 pm
All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
80 Eucalyptus Lane
Montecito, CA 93108
Please share this news with others you know outside our club that have had a personal relationship with Brooke over the years.
Photo: Brooke with then President Dana Goba at a special reception in his honor held at Valle Verde, 2014.
DID YOU KNOW?
Vocational Service is the Second Avenue of Service. No aspect of Rotary is more closely related to each member than a personal commitment to represent one's vocation or occupation to fellow Rotarians, and to exemplify the characteristics of high ethical standards and the dignity of work. Programs of vocational service are those that seek to improve business relations while improving the quality of trades, industry, commerce and the professions. Rotarians understand that each person makes a valuable contribution to a better society through daily activities in a business or profession.
Vocational Service is frequently demonstrated by offering young people career guidance, occupational information and assistance in making vocational choices. Some clubs sponsor high school career conferences. Many recognize the dignity of employment by honouring exemplary service of individuals working in their communities. The 4-Way Test and other ethical and. laudable business philosophies are often promoted among young people entering the world of work. Vocational talks and discussion of business issues are also typical Vocational Service programs at most clubs.
Regardless of the ways in which Vocational Service is expressed, it is the banner by which Rotarians "recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations" and demonstrate a commitment to "high ethical standards in all businesses and professions." That's why the Second Avenue of Service is fundamental to every Rotary club.
This is one of a series of short articles about Rotary written by Cliff Dochterman, PRIP, and originally published in the Rotary publication, The ABC's of Rotary.
Photo: Steve Kally and Andrew Chung at the Vocational Mixer held in Steve's new Stifel Nicolaus office, 2013
ROTARY PIN CHALLENGE - Week 21
I received this Japan pin in a trade at an RI Convention several years ago. I bring it out this week because two years ago I made my first trip to Japan with my mother, sister, aunt, and friend. We had a wonderful time exploring Kyushu and Honshu during the peak of the autumn season. While the cherry blossoms were not in bloom (as shown on the pin), the leaves of the maple trees and ginkgo trees turned red and yellow in concert with stunning scenery at every turn.
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 - Nov 16, 2016
We were joined by visiting Rotarian Therese Brown from RC Woodland and guests Manolo Acevedo, Blessed Emurese, Joe Holland, and Bob York.
President Chris told some funny Thanksgiving jokes.
President Chris invited members to join him for coffee on Tuesday, November 22 at Handlebar Roasters.
President Chris shared the upcoming DARK days scheduled between now and the end of the year: Nov 23, Dec 7, Dec 28.
LuzMaria O. thanked all the members who volunteered at the Zone Institute.
Dennis J. reported there is one last school left to deliver dictionaries.
Bob McP. announced the upcoming opportunities to stand the kettle to raise funds for critical needs of the homeless.
David Ve. reported the District Membership Seminar, called Priority 1, will be held on Saturday, December 3 at the Braille Institute.
Diana C. reported she is looking forward to seeing the ladies of Rotary in her home.
Diana W. circulated the holiday party sign up sheet.
Judith M. announced she still has 1 seat available for the holiday lights trolley on December 14.
President Chris presented a blue member badge to our youth exchange student, Blessed.
Three bottles of Windrun wine was donated by Scott B. for the raffle. Bob McP. helped sell tickets. Jody H. 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
No duties this week because we are dark. Happy Thanksgiving!
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