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Emily and Courtlin show off their white elephant gifts at the Rotaract holiday party.
Thanks to all who attended the Rotaract Holiday Party, the party organizers and California Pasta for donating dinner.
Here’s to 2010! The fun starts with our first meeting on Tuesday, January 5, at 6:30 PM at Silvergreens in Santa Barbara.
Thanks to everyone who came out to help at Arroyo Hondo Preserve. We dug, planted, mulched and watered all morning long. When we were finished, we had helped native plants reclaim a corner of the reserve.
See photos from Arroyo Hondo Preserve here.
Our meeting location for this upcoming Tuesday (11/17) has been changed to Sharkeez (416 State Street). We will be meeting on the back patio at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join hundreds of volunteers and cheer for runners! Located in Southern California’s “American Riviera,” this point-to-point course begins in the scenic Goleta Valley with its lush lemon and avocado orchards, winds through Santa Barbara’s picturesque Mesa community, and finishes with a stunning two-mile descent to the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Finishers and their families can celebrate in charming downtown Santa Barbara with its abundance of quality shops, museums and restaurants, or hop on a wine-tasting or whale-watching tour for some adventure. Combining vibrant cultural sophistication with breathtaking outdoor splendor, Santa Barbara offers the ideal destination marathon. The Select Staffing Santa Barbara International Marathon is a USATF-sanctioned event and a Boston Qualifier. Volunteers should arrive bright and early (5:30 am) for course set-up. Coffee and treats will be available! Email liz@sbrotaract.com for more information.
his conference will address both international and local poverty, focusing on hunger and health. Included are outstanding speakers in the morning, with an optional networking lunch and afternoon “hands-on” service opportunity. Participants will leave with resources and projects for club involvement. There is NO REGISTRATION FEE, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. Visit http://www.rotarydistrict5240.org/ for details.
The Brawlin’ Betties will host a group bout this Saturday, and all club members are invited to watch! The match begins at 5 pm, but plan to arrive at 4 pm to find parking and buy your ticket (only $5 at the door!). Hot dogs and beer are available for purchase as well. Email Jessica@sbrotaract.com with questions.
Come help with the planting day on Sunday! We have about 250 plants to get in the ground. We have a “blank slate” for planting on Sunday. We’ll be planting Sycamore trees, large shrubs such as Lemonadeberry and Coyote bush, and small shrubs and herbs such as the endemic Santa Barbara honeysuckle and Hoffmann’s nightshade, as well as Mugwort and California sunflower. We’ll transform the area in one morning, planting, mulching and watering. And best of all, the preserve is open for tours and picnics after the planting! Email lucille@sbrotaract.com for details.
If you play your cards right, you might be travelling to both Sri Lanka and Italy! Here’s what the organizers, Rotaract District 2030, has to say about it:
If you want to take part into an unforgettable experience through the natural beauties of Italy, its ancient culture and delicious typical dishes, from a Rotaractor point of view, you cannot miss this great opportunity…
It will be a wonderful way to get in touch with other Rotaractors coming from all over the world and have new friends abroad!The roundtrip lasts 10 days: it will take place from 19th to 28th MARCH 2010!!!
These are our key points:
binding INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS
exchanging FOREIGN CUSTOMS & LANGUAGES
sharing RTC VALUES & IDEAS
having a lot of FUN together! =)
Dates: March 19-28, 2010 (10 days)
Application Deadline: End of December 2009 (not specific). To apply, send your CV (resume) and personal letter as well as a photo to internazionale2030@yahoo.it
Visit their website (and bookmark it) for information.
As many of you may recall, during Liz’s presidency she was forunate enough to visit and tour northwest Italy as part of a program put on by the local Rotaract club. In a similar vein, another opportunity has recently presented itself, this time from the Rotaract Club of Columbo, which is the capital of Sri Lanka. 10 participants are chosen for the 9 day trip. The trip does not include airfare, visa, or health insurance. You are responsible for those things.
Dates: January 28, 2010 to Feburary 6, 2010
Application Deadline: November 23, 2009
Click here to view the the application form.
