OCTOBER 2025  |  VOLUME 39  |  ISSUE 4
 
President Liz Honors Service and Fellowship
President Liz recognizes Rotarians of the Month, Scott Burns, Gary Jensen, and Karen Kawaguchi, for their leadership, creativity, and dedication to Rotary fellowship. Read Liz's message >>
Rotary Supports Cleft Palate Patients
Our club donated school supplies for children attending a cleft palate speech camp in the Philippines, where member Julie De Angelis also volunteered her expertise. Learn more >>
Sunrise Rotarians Clean up the Coast
Club members joined Coastal Cleanup Day at More Mesa Bluffs, helping remove debris and protect our coastline alongside more than 1,000 countywide volunteers. Learn more >>
Welcome Risa!
We warmly welcome our Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Risa. Risa shares a little about herself and how she is enjoying her first month with her host family, Angelique, Erik and Joy Davis. Meet Risa >>
Member Spotlight: Luz Maria Ortiz
From eye surgeries in Mexico to polio immunizations in India, Luz Maria embraces Rotary service worldwide, building friendships and living “service above self” every day. Learn more >>
The Heart of Our Club is Fellowship
Through bi-weekly meetings, social gatherings, and projects, we connect with others who share common values and a spirit of service, building lasting friendships. 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.
Impact Starts With Our Members
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!
Header photo: Sunrise Rotary volunteers participate in Coastal Cleanup Day!
 
 
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.
 
 
  
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