The meeting notes are up on the website—be sure to check them out here!
It’s not too late to sign up for Fiesta Booth shifts either—you can sign up for multiple shifts here.
We will be decorating the Rotary Fiesta Float with flowers this Thursday, August 5th at the Carriage House Museum, located at 129 Castillo Street (located at the same parking lot as the baseball field close to Santa Barbara City College). Please be there by 6:30 pm and will go till 9:00 pm. Afterwards we will walk to Jack’s house (only three blocks away) for some ROOT BEER FLOATS! Please let him know if you have any questions—he can be reached via e-mail (jack@sbrotaract.com) or phone (805.403.5316). See you this Thursday!
The Santa Barbara Sunrise Rotary club is presenting the Ciudad de los Ninos Orphanage Choir next Friday at 7:00 PM. The even takes place at the Marjorie Luke Theatre and Rotaract volunteers are needed to act as ushers. They request that we wear black pants and white shirts and show up half an hour prior (6:30). If you are able to attend, please email stephanie@sbrotaract.com. Come volunteer and enjoy what promises to be a great show.
Ryan and Stephanie have worked hard to get this year’s Fiesta booth up and running but we need lots of volunteers to make it a success. Please sign up here. And before you ask – you can sign up for multiple shifts!
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.
Come join us during our last Rotaract meeting of this Rotary year while we stop to smell the roses! Our second June meeting is tomorrow, June 15th at 6:30pm. We will be meeting in the grassy area by the Mission Rose Garden. Please bring something to sit on (blanket, towel, lawn chair) if you don’t want to sit directly in the grass. You are welcome to bring some food with you if you’d like since it will be dinner time and we aren’t meeting at a place that has food.
Here is a link to check the weather for tomorrow. It will probably be in the mid/low 60s when we meet, so remember to bring a sweater!
Our second Group 8 Zoo day is tomorrow, Friday May 21. It starts around 4:30pm (you can come at any time though) and will go until it gets dark outside. The cost is $10 and includes entrance into the Zoo and dinner. There will also be some animal feedings and train rides! This is a great opportunity to socialize with all of our nearby Rotary Clubs and each other. Please RSVP to tara[at]sbrotaract.com
We hope to see you there. Email info with any questions.
Kevin, a graduate student from Illinois, writes:
I’m part of a team of graduate students at Northwestern University (in Evanston, IL) who are working on a project for Rotary International. We are gathering input from Rotaract members from the US and Canada. We are gathering feedback from a handful of clubs and are hoping yours will participate.
I’m writing to request that you distribute this survey to members of your Rotaract club and ask for their participation. The goal of the survey is to better understand Rotaractors’ attitudes toward Rotary as we tackle a project given to us by Rotary International’s general secretary, Ed Futa. We would be extremely grateful for your help in distributing this brief survey.
Please take 5 minutes and complete the survey here.
Unity Shoppe is the recipient of the KCOY Spring Food Drive now in full swing through May 7th!
May 1st is a designated Super Saturday, when KCOY film crews will visit the grocery stores where volunteers are stationed handing out “Unity shopping lists” to encourage the public to purchase a few extra items to donate for their low-income neighbors.
Unity Shoppe needs some volunteers. Would you like to participate? They’re looking for a few helpful hands at each of 6 local stores. Let them know your availability for a 2-hr shift sometime between 10am and 3pm on May 1st and they’ll follow-up your reply with store location.
Contact Elvira Avina-Martinez at elvira@unityshoppe.org or 805-965-4122 x303. Thanks in advance for your support!
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:
- sensible shoes with traction
- water
- a flashlight or headlamp
- layered clothes
- friends and/or dogs*
*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.
