Taking on Tunnel Trail
On Monday, June 28, 10 of us hiked 2 miles up Tunnel Trail (and 2 miles back down).
The temperature was perfect. The pace of hiking and conversation was brisk.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the hike — especially the brave newcomers like Gary, Nic and Yala.
Check out more photos from the hike here.
Wildflowers on Tunnel Trail 2010
It’s time again to take advantage of living somewhere this stinkin’ beautiful. Let’s go frolic in the mountains!
Here are the details for the next Rotaract night hike:
Who: You, your friends, your friendly dog and us.
When: Monday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Old Mission Santa Barbara. We’ll carpool to the trailhead from there.
What: We hike! We’ll head up Tunnel Trail. It’s only been open for a little while, and it’s interesting to see the area recovering from the fire. The hills have been carpeted with morning glories and other wildflowers.
Why: It’s fun. It’s healthy. We tell each other fun stories. Jack spots wildlife.
Come welcome the new Night Hike Co-Chairs — Jack and Cheyanne.
Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com with your phone number if you plan on attending so we know who to wait for at the mission. We’ll depart promptly after 6:30, so please arrive on time.
It’s still green in the mountains, so let’s go hiking!
We’ll meet in front of the Panda Express in La Cumbre Plaza at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. From there, we’ll carpool to the trailhead.
As always, bring/wear:
*If you bring a dog, you’ll likely be asked to drive your own car.
Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com if you plan to attend and give her your phone number. Then we know who we’re waiting for. We usually leave promptly after 6:30.
We go at a comfortable pace. Beginners welcome, but be ready to walk 4 miles.
One Photo from Images of India
Did you know that polio, a crippling disease, could be eradicated in as little as two years from now? Since 1985, polio went from being present in 125 countries to only 4. Come learn about how it was done and how people are trying to wipe it out completely.
On April 22, you can:
The event is at Santa Barbara City College in the BC Forum and begins at 6 p.m. Parking will be free if you enter at the West Campus kiosk.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: Contact ana@sbrotaract.com to sign up.
Rotaract Travel Weeks will take place all over Europe between August 1 and 15, 2010. During this time, Rotaractors will travel within Europe.
You want to travel?
Step 1) Look at participating countries and pick the country you would like to visit.
List of countries: http://www.facebook.com/l/f4f4f;www.rotaract-travel-weeks.org/regions/europe/
Step 2) Go to the Facebook Event Page of the country you select. You can find it on the country list above.
Step 3) Post a comment to the Facebook Event page indicating that you are interested in visiting the country.
For example:
Request: Berlin, Hamburg, Northern Germany
Me and my friend from the Rotaract Club of Firence would like to visit the north of Germany. We´d like to travel to Berlin, Hamburg and maybe some other nice places which you can recommend. Is there anybody from this area? Are there any Rotaract clubs in these cities?
Step 4) When somebody answers you can send him or her a message and discuss the details. When exactly are you planning to arrive? How long would you stay? Are there Rotaractors who are able to host you? etc.
It’s that simple! You pay your travel expenses, and make international friends! You may find someone willing to let you stay with them for free, or, at the very least, get recommendations about great spots to see, eat and explore.
The Rotaract Club of Santa Barbara will hold its first April meeting on Tuesday, April 6, at 6:30 PM at Silvergreens restaurant on Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara. You can find us in the back room.
April is going to be a fun month. We have a 4-city creek cleanup on April 24, a film screening on April 22 and much more.
Also, it’s time to think about what role you can play in Rotaract from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011. Elections officers and chair appointments will happen soon!
It’s the best time of year to hike!
Please join Rotaract on Tuesday night for our next full moon night hike.
We’ll meet at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Montecito at 6:30 PM on March 30 and then carpool to the trailhead. We’re hiking McMenemy Trail, which will give us gorgeous views of the city and ocean at sunset and then allow us to peek at the moon after dark. All skill levels welcome.
Night Hike Tips:
– bring a flashlight or headlamp
– wear sensible shoes with decent traction
– bring some water
– well-behaved dogs and friends are welcome (although people with dogs may need to drive to the trailhead with the dog)
Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com if you want us to be on the lookout for you at the meeting spot before we go to the trailhead. Provide your phone number.
New to Rotaract? No worries. Come join us.
It’s time to get back on the trail, and we’re boldly going where no Rotaract Night Hike has gone before: Snyder Trail.
If you’ve clicked that link you might be intimidated. Don’t be. We’re not hiking the whole thing. We like night hikes for the fresh air, the good company and the evening exercise.
We’ll walk up the trail, using our flashlights to admire the wildflowers and trying our best to take artsy photos of the moon while talking about good places to eat and how to save the world. Then, when we get tired, we’ll turn around and walk downhill.
We don’t plan to go to the top … this time.
Show up at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, in front of the Panda Express at La Cumbre Plaza. We’ll carpool from there to the trailhead to minimize the number of adventure passes we need and our carbon footprint.
Tips:
Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com with your phone number so we know who to wait for before leaving for the trailhead. Plan on about 3 hours overall, including drive time.
If you have a bachelor’s degree in international relations, sustainable development, public administration, peace studies or a related field and some work experience in one of these areas, you may qualify for funding for a two-year master’s fellowship or a three-month professional development certificate fellowship.
Rotary selects 100 participants every year to get training in the root causes of conflict, theories of international relations and effective models of cooperation and negotiation. The programs are hosted at these centers:
Rotary is accepting applications now for the 2011-2012 year. Our Rotary District, District 5240, usually nominates one candidate each year. They must make their recommendation by July 1, so it’s best to get your application in soon. Read how to apply here. If you are very interested, let one of the Rotaract officers know. We can connect you with local Rotarians who can guide you in preparing your application.
Contact rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org for more information on this international program.
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! Our first meeting of 2010 is Tuesday, January 5 at 6:30pm at the downtown Silvergreens.
Victoria Bentley from the Montecito Rotary Club will be our guest speaker and will be telling us all about the international project in Africa that we are helping fund. It is going to be a great meeting, and I hope to see you all there!
