May 2011 Meeting (I), a set on Flickr.
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A few years ago, Group 8 Rotarians realized they rarely get to see each other even though they are all serving the same causes and live in the same area. So, they came up with a day where all Rotary members and their families could gather in one place for fellowship. That day is now our annual evening at the zoo.
When’s the last time you got to ride the train when it’s not crowded or see animals in the evening? Besides a few events (Boo at the Zoo for example), this is a rare opportunity. As Rotaractors we get a reduced rate of just $10. Come meet the Rotarians who have supported our club for the past five years. It’s really a good time.
What: Rotary Day (really evening) at the Zoo
When: Friday May 13th, 4PM to 8PM
Where: The Santa Barbara Zoo
Cost: $10
Didn’t get your fill of Rotarians at Work Day last weekend? Well don’t fret Rotaractor! The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara (that’s the one that meets downtown at Fess Parker’s), decided to shift their work day to this Saturday, May 7th. They are cleaning up trash and graffiti starting at 8:30 AM. They’ll have you out by noon so you can still enjoy your day. Please contact Courtlin for details.
What: Trash and Graffiti Eradication
When: Saturday May 7, 8:30AM to Noon
Our friends at Catalyst For Thought have graciously offered three complimentary tickets to their March 1st SYNC event. The guest speaker will be entrepreneur, VC, and CEO Kevin O’Connor who co-founded DoubleClick in 1995. Please contact officers [at] sbrotaract [dot] com if you are interested. You must be a member of Rotaract to take advantage of this offer.
There’s an opportunity for 2 Rotaractors, one from the north district and one from south, to be partially funded to attend the RI Convention in New Orleans. If you were on the fence about this before, this is definitely for you.
There will be $1,000 available for each of the two Rotaractors chosen. The estimated cost for the whole trip would be $1500-2000 so this would cover at least half of that. You can also certainly get creative to save on lodging, which is the biggest cost by far.
If you are interested, please contact a board member or Courtlin so we can nominate you. Please be prepared with a bio (1 page or less). For more information, check out this document.
Having attended two conventions in the past, I highly recommend it. You don’t fully understand Rotary until you attend these historic events.
We will be kicking off the new year with Rotaract together for breakfast at the Breakwater Restaurant this Saturday, January 8th at 9:00 AM (located at 107 Harbor Way, SB 93109). This is a great opportunity to catch up with and meet other Rotaractors if this is your first time joining.
Please RSVP to social chair Jack Azar, jack [at] sbrotaract [dot] com. We hope to see you there!
We knew whichever weekend we picked would be a gamble and today’s date didn’t pay off. We don’t have enough interest to have a proper party so instead we are changing the get-together to dinner at The Palace. If you’re interested, show up at 7PM. If you have any questions, just email an officer or info@sbrotract.com
Happy Holidays!
Photo by Shedboy on Flickr
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Please join us at our annual holiday party this Saturday! We’ll have drinks and food catered by Silvergreens. We’ll also have a White Elephant gift exchange so don’t forget to bring your gift ($10). We are also accepting canned food donations and will give you $1 credit for each can (limit 3).
$10 for members, $15-non members. Now’s a great time to renew or pay for your yearly membership to take advantage of the cheaper price. Contact membership@sbrotaract.com if you are unsure if you owe money.
The party will be at the Willow Springs clubhouse located at 60 Willow Springs Ln, 93117. It’s the first large building on your left you’ll see as you enter the complex. There’s plenty of parking around the building (3 sides) but you are free to park in any spot that is not covered.
Please RSVP to jack@sbrotaract.com
What: Rotaract Holiday Party
When: December 18, 2010; 630PM to 930PM
Where: 60 Willow Springs Ln, Goleta 93117 (Clubhouse)
How (much): $10 members/$15 guests. $1 credit for each can donation brought, 3 maximum
Other: White Elephant Gift Exchange. $10 gift to participate.
Click here for the full flyer (PDF 168KB)
The district has decided to send an Interact alum and Rotaractor to represent our district at the RI United Nations Day. To be eligible, a Rotarian must send an email nomination, on your behalf, to Donna Prenta (tprenta@aol.com) by September 7th.
If you have any questions, please contact one of the officers. For complete rules, click through.
A quick reminder that Deepa Willingham, our District Governor, will be visiting Group 8 today. They are hosting a reception for her at the Maritime Museum. As always, check our calendar for the most up to date event information.
WHERE: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (at the harbor)
Hosted by Greg Gorga (SB Sunrise)
WHEN: Friday, August 27, 2010, 6:30 to 9 PM
WHAT: Substantial appetizers complimented by beer
from Paul Wright (Carpinteria) Brewery
WHY: Greet our esteemed District Governor Deepa Willingham
See fellow Rotarians from Group 8 area
