JUNE 2025  |  VOLUME 38  |  ISSUE 12
 
Rotarian of the Year, Tina Ballue!
President Ellen honored Tina Ballue as Rotarian of the Year for her Community Service leadership and lifesaving CPR, exemplifying Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self. Learn more
Eye Surgeries in Celaya Mexico
Over two days, 11 incredible surgeons performed 70 eye surgeries, with the help of volunteers from the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise and Rotary Club of Celaya Nat-Tha-Hi. Learn more.
350 Children Receive Dental Care
Children of Ciudad Sandino in Nicaragua received dental care once every six months thanks to support from the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. Learn more
Congratulations, Jenny Gonzales
Jennifer Garcia Gonzales earned the La Cuesta Student of the Month award for outstanding academics. Jenny plans to attend SBCC next year. Congratulations, Jenny! Learn more. 
Laptops for La Cuesta Seniors
Five 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.
Adopt a Dolphin Today
When you adopt a dolphin you are helping raise money for projects locally and around the world. Then join us on July 13th for the Dolphin Derby Festival! Adopt a dolphin today
Somalia’s Polio Vaccine Heroes
Somalia frontline health workers working under very demanding and challenging circumstances, reaching every child with a drop of the polio vaccine. Read the full article
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
Wednesday, June 11 @ 2:30-6:30pm
Blood Drive at NHHCo Parking Lot
The need doesn't stop, and neither does Rotary. When you donate blood, you give the gift of life. A simple way to show Service Above Self in action. Register here.
Friday, June 20 @ 5:30-7:30pm
SBIFF Film Camp Final Presentation
SBIFF's Film Camp at Camp Whittier enables 25 teenagers to receive expert training and create short films. Volunteers needed to serve dinner and watch film presentations. Learn more
Team Rotary Activities
Grab a Rotary pal and volunteer together at one of these community activities:
Airport Day on Jun 7 @ 8am-4pm
Summer Solstice on Jun 20-22 various shifts
Tuesday, July 1 @ 6pm
Naloxone Training
Attend this free Naloxone training to help combat the opioid crisis. Participants will learn how to administer a life-saving treatment, and receive a free kit. Register here by Jun 21.
Wednesday, June 4 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Club Assembly
Join us for breakfast, business meeting, and learn how club members can help with the Dolphin Derby fundraising event! We need all hands on deck! Join us for breakfast
Wednesday, June 18 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Year End Recognitions 
Join us for breakfast, business meeting, and a special recognitions given to club members who contributed to an outstanding year. Join us for breakfast
Tuesday, June 24 @ 5:30pm
President Ellen's Step Down
Don't miss this zany tradition where we say farewell to President Ellen and welcome our new Sunrise Rotary President for the 24-25 year, Liz Alves. Learn more.
Friday, July 4 @ 6-9:30pm
4th of July Rotary Social
Don’t miss this Independence Day tradition! Hamburgers, hot dogs, potluck, games and fireworks at the home of Diana Washburn. Save the date. Learn more.
Benefit Lives, Locally and Internationally
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Rotary District 5240 News and Information
Check out the latest news and information from the District.
 
 
 
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