Monthly Archive for October, 2007

Register for the Poverty Conference

Published on October 31, 2007 in President's Picks and Rotary Activities. 0 Comments

The annual Rotary Poverty Conference is a rare chance to learn about poverty in a meaningful way. It’s not a TV commercial showing you hungry kids; it’s a gathering of experts and concerned community members looking at the trends of poverty throughout the world and practical, efficient ways to reduce it.

The event is free for Rotaract members (and it’s not too late to become a member). Optional lunch costs extra.

This year’s theme is Poverty and the Environment. The conference will be held at Cal State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) on November 17.

The day’s agenda is available at www.povertyconference.com. You can also download the registration form there. Again, it’s free for Rotaract members, so please fill out a form and send it in today. Then, email sb_rotaract@yahoo.com and let us know you’re going so we can help arrange carpools to Camarillo.

It’s Like the Baby Fair, But Older

Published on October 31, 2007 in Community Service and Member Announcements. 0 Comments

Cottage Health System, the folks that brought us the delightful Baby Fair, are hosting a Senior Expo on Wednesday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Earl Warren Showgrounds (Gate B).

Volunteers are needed from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help with lunches (unloading, stacking, and distributing).

As a token of their appreciation, volunteers get lunch, which is from Cliff’s & Company (very tasty!).

About the Expo: There will be 90 to 100 exhibitors from a wide range of organizations and live music. Last year more than 700 older adults attended. For $5, they get admission, a flu shot, lunch, fitness testing and parking in Lot #2B or Lot #2A.

Sure, it’s a weekday, but not everyone has an 8-to-5 job, so if you can volunteer, please contact Rotaract Member Dana Goba at danagoba@hotmail.com or (805) 252-4796.

November Meeting on 6th at SB Boys & Girls Clubhouse

Published on October 31, 2007 in Meetings. 0 Comments

We couldn’t find a treehouse for our next meeting, so we settled for second best: a clubhouse!
Join us for our meeting at 6:30 p.m. on November 6, and you’ll not only find out about upcoming events and meet interesting people, you’ll also get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Santa Barbara Boys & Girls Clubhouse! There’s rumor of dodgeball, too.

Who: Rotaract Club of Santa Barbara and those who want to know more about it
What: November meeting
When: 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6
Where: 602 W. Anapamu Street
From Carrillo: Go under Highway 101 heading toward the Mesa
Turn right on San Andreas St.
Turn right on W. Anapamu St.
The Santa Barbara Boys & Girls Clubhouse
Why: As if you don’t already know

Special thanks to our hostess, Lindsey Leonard.

Bunny Festival Photos Posted

Published on October 28, 2007 in Community Service. 0 Comments


Thanks to all the volunteers who helped support B.U.N.S — Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter — at the Bunny Festival on Sunday, Oct. 28. You did an excellent job as snow cone makers, craft leaders, bounce house monitors, face painters and as a large bunny.

Photos from the festive and furry afternoon are here.
Special thanks to Amber Mills who did an excellent job coordinating the volunteers. The little details make a big difference — like good reminder emails to volunteers, clear assignments, water bottles, and, of course, a friendly and grateful attitude. Thanks, Amber!

GSE Team Visits from India

Published on October 21, 2007 in Rotary Activities and Social Events. 0 Comments

Remember when we said Rotary would pay for some people to travel to India? They also paid for some people to travel here from India.

A few of us had the privilege of meeting chemistry professor Ashish Kumar, surgeon Dr. Jayant Sharma, dentist Dr. Puneet Gupta and hotel manager Puneet Saxena. We also met their team leader Bedi Gurpreet Singh.

We shared dinner at Taj, coffee at Java Jones and a beautiful evening at a Rotarian’s beachside home in Carpintera. They were excellent singers. See what we did on the photos page.

I wish them the best of luck during the remainder of their trip to California, and I hope they make it to Disneyland like they want to.

Volunteer at the Opera

Published on October 15, 2007 in Community Service. 0 Comments

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On October 27, Opera Santa Barbara will be presenting a family production of the Englebert Humperdinck’s classic, Hansel & Gretel. The one-hour show is a great introduction to musical theatre for children. Our very own Genevieve is in charge of this event and she needs help setting up and helping with activities (bracelet making, face painting, pictures, etc). You only need to put in a little over an hour (2:45 to 4 PM), or if you are feeling ambitious, you can show up at 1 PM for setup.

When: October 27th at 2:45 PM
Where: The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 711 E. Cota

Contact Genevieve to let her know you will be helping and for additional information.

When Will You Boo?

Published on October 13, 2007 in Community Service. 0 Comments

Yes, “boo” is now a verb. To boo is to engage in activities related to the Santa Barbara Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo weekend.

The event staff seeks volunteers for its Boo Crew, the volunteer team that hands out candy, mans the games and activities, and dresses up as characters. The event runs 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 26, through Sunday, October 28.

People are also needed to help build props and sets for the event in advance, including next Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Volunteer training is Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m.

Call Piper Presley at the zoo at (805) 962-5339 ext. 49 or email her at ppresley@sbzoo.org. Tell her you’re with Rotaract! You otter volunteer!

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Summon Your Energy for Summit for Danny

Published on October 12, 2007 in Community Service. 0 Comments

Summit for Danny
Rotaract’s own Jennifer Haake has been coordinating Santa Barbara’s Summit for Danny event to raise money for the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Treatment Center. In short, supporting this event supports the fight against youth drug abuse.

The event is the morning and afternoon of Oct. 27 (more about this day to come), and Jennifer, who works for the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, needs volunteers. Contact her at jhaake@cadasb.org to sign up.

The day’s activities include 3 levels of hikes starting from Skofield Park. There’s easy, moderate and the 10-mile, 3,000-foot-elevation-gain difficult levels. Participants in the hikes raise at least $100 and get to enjoy the challenge of a hike and a post-hike BBQ.

Volunteers are needed along the trails and for the day’s activities in the park.

Have a few hours to spare? I doubt you have a whole lot planned for 7 a.m. Email Jennifer and tell her Rotaract sent you.

Sign Up Now to Volunteer for Festival of Arts

Published on October 6, 2007 in Community Service. 0 Comments

The Festival of Arts is next weekend, and the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara would like our help. The event, a benefit for the art and music programs at Santa Barbara schools, takes place at the beautiful Courthouse Sunken Gardens. It features music, art, food and wine.

Volunteers are needed to bartend, serve and staff the event

Friday, Oct. 12: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 13: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 14: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

If you can donate 3 or 4 hours of your time, please contact Rotaract member Joe Cox at joewcox@hotmail.com as soon as possible.

Want to just check out the event?
Admission: $10.00 per day with in and out access
Best value: $25.00 3-day weekend pass that includes $10.00 in Food and beverage tickets
Early Special: Each day the first two hours admission is free: Fri 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. and Sat and
Sunday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (no in and out access)

Potluck Photos Posted

Published on October 4, 2007 in Rotary Activities. 0 Comments

You can now check out photos from the Sept. 18 potluck at Dos Pueblos Ranch on our photos page.

Thanks to the Rotary Clubs of Goleta for inviting us and to everyone who came with such delicious food.