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Meeting at Braille Institute on Tuesday, May 19

Published on May 18, 2009 in Fundraising, Meetings and Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Don’t miss a special Rotaract meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of the Braille Institute at 2031 De La Vina Street (map).

Debbie Cox Bultan of the Coastal Housing Coalition will speak about what it takes in this town to keep a roof over your head. We’ll also discuss upcoming events, socials and a pretty fantastic party at the SB Zoo.
After the meeting we’ll head across the street to Taffy’s for our pizza fundraiser. Print out the flyer here and bring it with you. A percentage of all purchases made with this flyer will benefit polio eradication. Polio remains in only 4 countries in the world, thanks to the efforts of Rotary International. This year, Bill Gates has challenged Rotary, offering $250 million if Rotary can match it. We want to do our small part.
You can leave your car parked in the Braille Institute lot until 9:30 pm.

3 Ways to Help the Red Cross

Published on May 8, 2009 in Community Service. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Many people have asked about helping the Red Cross. I spoke with the CEO of our local Red Cross Chapter this afternoon, and here are three ways you can help:

1) For those who completed the shelter manager training in the fall, please contact the Red Cross to let them know you were trained and are available. They have limited computer access right now and may not have your contact information handy. They can likely put you to work. Call Julie at 698-1611. If she in unavailable, try Louise at 450-5921.

2) There are ongoing volunteer opportunities, but they want to train you first.

The Red Cross asks that you register for the trainings at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister in Old Town). Stop by at any time. This training is free. For more information about training and volunteering, call 729-6885.

3) Donate money at http://www.sbredcross.org/. You should have no problem finding the red Donate Now! buttons.

The Red Cross estimates this fire will cost it more than $200,000, including recovery operations.

3.5) Share this information with your friends.

NO NIGHT HIKE ON FRIDAY

Published on May 7, 2009 in Rotaract News. 0 Comments

In case it’s not obvious, these are not good conditions for frolicking in the mountains. And although the full moon may look interesting through the smoke, breathing ash is not good for our health. 

We will announce a new, non-full moon hike when it seems appropriate.

CANCELLED: Night Hike

Published on May 5, 2009 in Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , .

NO HIKE

Our full moon night hike is scheduled for Friday, May 8. 

We’ll meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Panda Express in the La Cumbre shopping center.

With the Jesusita fire burning tonight, it’s too soon to say which trail we’ll hike. If things calm down, we may aim for McMenemy or Romero Canyon. But if the mountains are entirely off limits for safety reasons (including air quality), we may consider a blufftop or beach/tidepool walk. 

Please join us on Friday because it will be an adventure wherever we end up. 

RSVP to liz @ sbrotaract.com

See you soon!

Beach Cleanup on Saturday, March 7

Published on March 2, 2009 in Community Service. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Help us keep trash out of the ocean and clutter out of our green areas.

When: 10 a.m. – Noon  on Saturday, March 7

Where:  at the intersection of Phelps and Canon Green in Goleta. From 101 northbound, exit Storke. Left onto Storke. Right onto Hollister. Left at Pacific Oaks. Right onto Phelps.

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What: We’ll spread out to clean up part of the Ellwood Bluffs and the coastline.

Why: We don’t like trash in the ocean. And you can learn where the hidden trampoline is while getting service hours for Rotaract.

Notes: We’ll provide gloves and trash bags. If you have any trash-grabbing tools other than your hands, please bring those along.  I recommend bringing a water bottle. Snacks will be provided.

Shortest Night Hike Yet – Wednesday

Published on February 9, 2009 in President's Picks and Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.

Ready for a hike? It’s an easy one with a great payoff!

We’ll meet at the Panda Express in the La Cumbre Plaza shopping center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

From there, we’ll carpool up to the Knapps Castle trailhead. Note: We’re not taking Snyder Trail (which is long). We’re starting from East Camino Cielo, which means that the hike is about 1 mile round trip. 

Knapps Castle is some cool ruins. It will be a nice place to relax in the moonlight and maybe make friends with people who are ready to try their first night hike with us. 

Dress warmly. Bring water and possibly a snack. Wear sensible shoes and bring a flashlight or headlamp. Friends welcome.

Please RSVP to Liz with your phone number at liz@sbrotaract.com. See you at Panda Express!

Full Moon Night Hike

Published on January 11, 2009 in Social Events. 0 Comments

It’s time to hit the trail again. Monday, Jan. 12, we’ll meet at Montecito’s Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on Coast Village Road at 6 p.m. From there, we’ll carpool to the San Ysidro trailhead.

Bring: a headlamp or flashlight; warm clothes; sensible shoes; and water. You’re also encouraged to bring friends and snacks for yourself.

This will be a moderate hike up San Ysidro Canyon to the waterfall. Just when you start to get tired, it will be time to turn around and head downhill.

RSVP to Liz at liz@sbrotaract.com. RSVP preferred, but not required.

Volunteer Building Bikes on Dec. 6

Published on November 29, 2008 in Community Service. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

This event could be a volunteer’s dream! You can sleep in a little, get fed, listen to music and be really useful.

Bikefest 2008 will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6.

329 Vereda Del Ciervo, Goleta
The day of contact person is Lou Ventura, and his phone numbers are 259-9317 and 685-1649.

We’ll be assembling children’s bikes that will be given to needy children throughout the community through many nonprofits. There are more than 500 bikes to be assembled! I’ve been told there will be lunch and live music. It’s a volunteering party!

If you can bring metric tools, that will be helpful. Useful sizes include 8,10,12,13,14,15,17. Channel locks and crescent wrenches are always needed. We will have some wrenches here if you can’t bring any. If you have no idea what those tools are or how to use them, you’re not alone! Show up, and you’ll be taught.

Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com no later than Wednesday, Dec. 3 so we can let Lou know how many Rotaractors to expect.

We’ve Passed 1,000 Hours of Service!

Published on October 27, 2008 in Community Service. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Did you know that members of the Rotaract Club of Santa Barbara have now given more than 1,000 hours of community service? We sent out a press release with the news, and so far both EdHat and NoozHawk have picked it up.

So who’s given the most time? Our top-5 volunteers in hours are:

  • Liz Werhane
  • David Vo
  • Dana Goba
  • Rita Newhouse
  • Jennifer Wang

Congrats everyone!

The Pizza Project for Rwanda

Published on October 24, 2008 in Fundraising, International, Meetings and Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

California Pizza Kitchen calls it Philanthopizza. We call it helping orphans in Rwanda. The Rotaract Club of Santa Barbara wants to help you, too. On November 18, we want to save you the worry of wondering “What will I eat for lunch?” or “What will I eat for dinner?” On November 18, you should print this flyer [MS-Word] and take it with you to California Pizza Kitchen at 719 Paseo Nuevo (on Chapala). In return, CPK will give Rotaract 20% of your check, which we’ll use on our Rwanda project.

Not in the mood for a sit-down meal? The offer also applies to take-out. You can order in advance at (805) 962-4648. Here’s the menu. Just be sure you present the flyer. The deal is good from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

We’ll try to keep our usual meeting short that night so that we can head to CPK together afterward for dinner.