Monthly Archive for August, 2009

Happy Anniversary, Rotaract

Published on August 31, 2009 in President's Picks, Rotaract News, Rotary Activities and Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Happy 3 (and then some)-year anniversary to the Rotaract Club of Santa Barbara.

Thank you to all the Rotarians who have supported the club through these formative years and to the Rotaractors who make it so much fun.

We had a fantastic party at the Dos Pueblos Ranch beach. Thanks to our wonderful hosts and caterer Lori Cordova of the Vandenberg Village Rotary Club. See more photos of the 2009 anniversary party here.

Night Hike: Jesusita on 9/3

Published on August 31, 2009 in Social Events. 1 Comment Tags: , , , .

In honor of Thursday’s so-nearly-full-you-can’t-tell-it’s-not-full-yet moon, we’ll head out on our next night hike.

When: Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.
Where: Meet in front of the Panda Express at La Cumbre. Then we’ll carpool to the Jesusita trailhead.
Who: You, your friends, your well-behaved dogs
Why: We do this every month. Haven’t you been paying attention? And, it’s fun.
Note: This is through an area that burned earlier this year. It will not be lush and green, and depending on trail conditions, we may have to play the evening by ear. If you want to see the burn area, this is a good time. The trail may be closed again soon so planes can drop erosion-control materials there. 

In the spirit of trying something new, please RSVP in the comments of this blog entry if you’ll be able to join us.

Sept. 1 Meeting: Silvergreens Downtown 6:30 PM

Published on August 31, 2009 in Rotaract News. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

This will be good. See you there.

Helping Is Not a Sole Activity

Published on August 24, 2009 in Community Service. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

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We had an amazing, nay spectacular, turnout for our shoe-packing volunteer day last Saturday. We helped the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise repack hundred’s of pairs of shoes so they could be easily transported down to Mexico where they will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to everyone who showed up and sweated it out.

Contact Us Page Fixed

Published on August 24, 2009 in Site News. 0 Comments Tags: , .

I just fixed the Contact page form so if any of you were looking for a way to contact us, well there you go.

Shoe Packing

Published on August 22, 2009 in Rotaract News. 0 Comments

Volunteer event today at 17 W Haley – lot behind Holiday Inn. See you there!

Happy Hikers Survive Again

Published on August 21, 2009 in Rotaract News and Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

Instead of our traditional full moon night hike, we went for a new moon night hike.

Some awards:
Brightest flashlight: David Vo
Best accessory: Mel Truelove for Kona the dog
Best rollercoaster story: Ana Ruvalcaba

A big welcome to Aaron. And thanks for the wine, Laura. We wish you luck in the Bay Area.

Hit the Trail on August 20

Published on August 18, 2009 in Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Our next night hike is Thursday, August 20. We’ll meet at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on Coast Village Road in Montecito at 6:30 p.m. We’ll carpool to the San Ysidro Trailhead from there.

Tips for Hiking with Rotaract:

  • Bring water
  • Dress in layers
  • Wear sensible shoes
  • Have a headlamp or flashlight
  • Invite a friend.
  • Dogs count as friends.

Show up, and the fun will follow.

Reminder: Meeting Tonight

Published on August 18, 2009 in Rotaract News. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Tonight’s Rotaract meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at the Harbor View Inn at 28 W. Cabrillo Blvd.

Do you like literacy? New friends? Hiking? If yes, be there.

Rotaract Cleans Up

Published on August 17, 2009 in Community Service. 0 Comments Tags: .

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Six Rotaractors and 2 guests met at Ellwood Beach on Saturday and cleaned up the bluffs and sand. We received words of gratitude from no less than three people. We saw mountain bikers, joggers, dog-walkers, even a man about to launch an inflatable raft so he could fish. The area definitely is widely used so I know we made a positive impact by being there.