Watch The Final Inch

Published on April 14, 2010 in Fundraising, International, President's Picks, Rotary Activities and Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

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:

  • Watch a special screening of “The Final Inch,” a documentary about the successes and challenges of eradicating polio worldwide.
  • View Images of India, photos by Joe Johnston.
  • Listen to a polio survivor tell his story.
  • Listen to first-hand experiences of immunizing children in India.
  • Pick up a treat at the bake sale.

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.

Get the Scoop on Service with Rotaract!

Published on April 14, 2010 in Rotaract News. 0 Comments

You Cone Make a Difference!

Join the Rotaract Club at McConnell’s corporate office (835 E. Canon Perdido St.) at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, April 20th. Show your sweet side and bring some friends!

Rotaract: It’s Cool Here.


Visit Rotaractors in Europe this August

Published on April 6, 2010 in International, Rotaract News and Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

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.

April 6 Meeting at Silvergreens Downtown

Published on March 31, 2010 in Meetings. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

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!

Hike McMenemy Trail on Tuesday

Published on March 28, 2010 in Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

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.

Friday Night Social: Bowling and Beyond!

Published on March 25, 2010 in Rotaract News. 0 Comments

Join fellow Rotaract members at Zodo’s Bowling and Beyond Friday, March 26 at 7 pm. Don’t forget to bring some friends!

Welcome the Rotaract Club of San Luis Obispo to the Family

Published on March 1, 2010 in Rotaract News, Rotary Activities and Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

You may not recognize all the faces in the photo above. That’s because some of them are members of the Rotaract Club of San Luis Obispo, our neighbors to the north.

They’ve been doing great stuff for years under the leadership of Founding President Dominic Tartaglia. Now, the club celebrates its official charter.

Up for a mini road trip? We’re invtied to attend the Charter Celebration on March 13 at 6 p.m. at the Tartaglia Ranch* in San Luis Obispo. Please RSVP to Holly Dragovich at hdragovich@gmail.com by March 6 to ensure that they have enough steak, salad, garlic bread, ranch beans and cake for everyone. This event is BYOB — bring your own beverage. Adults may bring adult beverages.

* Please ask Holly for the ranch address or Tara, Liz or David. Since this is a private home, we are not posting the address on the blog.  

Hike with Us on Thursday, Feb. 25

Published on February 22, 2010 in Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

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:

  • Bring a flashlight or headlamp
  • Bring water and a light snack. If you’re prone to hunger, eat before we meet.
  • Wear sensible shoes and layers for the cold night air
  • Optional, but enjoyable: Bring a camera, your well-behaved dog, your mostly well-behaved friends

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.

Rotary Accepting Peace Fellow Applications

Published on February 22, 2010 in International, Professional Development and Rotary Activities. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

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:

  • Chulalongkorn University; Bangkok, Thailand
  • Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
  • International Christian University; Tokyo, Japan
  • Universidad del Salvador; Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • University of Bradford; West Yorkshire, England
  • University of Queensland; Brisbane, Australia

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.

If you missed the last meeting . . .

Published on February 17, 2010 in Rotaract News. 0 Comments

You missed out on a fun icebreaker, Nick’s new member spotlight, Liz’s Sri Lanka exchange overview, and info about our fun upcoming service projects and social! But don’t worry–you can get all the exciting details by selecting the Documents tab and viewing the Minutes. We hope to see you at the Boys & Girls Club clean-up, Carpinteria Talent Show, and next week’s Night Hike!