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Board of Directors

William C. BoydPresident 2010-11

Joe WeilandSecretary/President Elect

Fred GaedenRep. to Sunrise Rotary

Foundation

Jody Dolan HolehouseTreasurer

Bill RingerAdministration/Club Service

David VelardeCommunity Service

Connard HoganInternational Service

Ed FlemingVocational Service

Dana GobaNew Generations Service

Sherrie FisherMembership

Betsy MunroePublic Relations

Joanne OrensteinSunrise Foundation President

Rotary International Theme

The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise meets at 7 am on Wednesdays at the Santa Barbara Club,

1105 Chapala St.

Deepa WillinghamDistrict 5240 Governor

Ray KlinginsmithRotary International President

Service to Humanity Quotable Quotes"A real friend is one who walks in, when the rest of the world walks out."

Walter Winchell

December 01, 2010Volume 26 Issue 11

Wendy Read“Residential Facility for

Foster Children”

• Chief Bill returns• Rotary Events• Bell Ringing Photos• PRLS Schedule for 2011

Bugle HighlightsThis Week’s Program

President Bill, Connard Hogan and Janet Napier snorkeling in Brazil (in pieces)

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Brazilian Gems from Chief Bill

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Janet, Connard and I have just returned from three weeks in Brazil and along with PDG Arnie Dowdy his wife, Maria, and Colin and Angela Stephens experienced wonderful Rotary hospitality from our sister district and friends in Brazil.  The parts of southern Brazil that we visited reminded me a lot about growing up in Iowa, with a special closeness of family and friends.  Parana and Mato Groso do Sul states are the agricultural heartland of the country, and they also contain some of the world’s amazing natural wonders, Iguasu Falls and the Pantanal wetlands. We were fortunate to experience and share in the best of these places and people. Here are some of the gems I learned about Rotary during our visit.

Relationships -- Rotary is all about relationships, and our visit crystalized the relationships that we have been developing over a number of years between Districts 5240 and 4630, as well as between SB Sunrise and other clubs in Maringa and Cianorte.  We've worked together on a number of wonderful projects, which we had an opportunity to visit and explore ongoing opportunities.  Thanks go to Colin Stephens for nurturing and facilitating this relationship since he was a GSE Team Leader to Brazil in 2003.

Family -- Family is very important to all the Rotarians we were fortunate to visit.  They opened their homes to us, fed us well, and showed us the sights.  Most rewarding to me were the times around the meal table, sharing family

experiences, culture and future visions.  Even the Rotary meetings were family events, with spouses and children attending and sharing.

Branding -- The Rotary emblem was everywhere in Brazil, as Rotarians have done a great job working on projects at the local level and getting the message of Rotary on the forefront. Parks, schools, roundabouts and other public and Quasi-public sites

proudly advertised Rotary's message.

Contacts -- Brazilian Rotarians were so willing to share their contacts to help us have great experiences while we were in Brazil.  We wouldn't have had our incredible stay in the Pantanal/Bonito area without a Rotarian putting us in touch with a wonderful guide and tour company.  Another Rotarian from Campo Grande put us in touch with a contact in Rio de Janeiro, to help us in the big city.

Youth Exchange -- What a wonderful Rotary program this is.  It was truly a magical experience to visit with Savannah Cooley, our YE student in Campo Grande.  To see what a difference this program is making in her life, makes me want to shout it's laurels from the housetops.

Friendships -- That's what the purpose of our visit to Brazil was all about and what their subsequent visit next year to Santa Barbara, will be. I'm sure these visits will result in, long and enduring friendships.

It's good to be back home, knowing that SB Sunrise was ably cared for by PP Gary Jensen and PE Joe Weiland.  Many thanks for minding the ship in my absence. With a Grateful Heart, President Bill

Visiting the site of the Industrial Dryer, one of our matching grant projects

Having a relaxing dinner with Rotarians and their families in Brazil

Visiting Savannah Cooley and other youth exchange students in Brazil

 

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Sunrise Rotary Club Events

Meeting Speakers

Tuesday -Farewell Gathering

November 30 - Endless Summer Bar -Please join us for a special rendezvous to say bon voyage to Dennis and Virginia Johns as they leave for their sailing trip around the world. (starting at 5pm)

Group 8 Rose Bowl Float Decorating Trip

The Group 8 Rose Float Decorating bus will be leaving from the SB Airbus office in Goleta Saturday Dec. 18 at 6:30am and returning at 7:00pm Remember to wear old clothes and dress in layers as the temperature will change during the day. Rotaractors and Interactors over 16 years of age are welcome to sign up.   There is only room for 45. It always a fun trip and a sell out every year.

The cost is $35.00 per person. The cost includes the Airbus fare, light continental breakfast, box lunch (sandwich, chips, salad, drink, and dessert) and tip for the bus driver.

Seats are confirmed when check is received. (Please note this is a revenue neutral event so No Refunds, Rider finds their own replacement or the seat will be filled by an Interactor or Rotaractor at no charge to them.

Make checks payable to the District 5240 Group 8 Account and sent to Walt Stephens, 111 E Yanonali St, SB. CA. 93101. If you have any questions please call (Work 805-962-2828   Cell 805-455-6938)

For more information and a video about the annual Rotary Rose Bowl Float www.rotaryfloat.org/

Wednesday, December 01

Wendy Read speaking on a residential facility for foster

children

www.childrensprojectsb.org

Wednesday, December 08

Ed de la Torre speaking on the Goleta beach erosion

. www.friendsofgoletabeachpark.org

 

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Salvation Army Bell Ringing

12/4/2010 12/11/2010 12/18/2010

10 to 12

12to2

2to4

4to5

Brooke SawyerSandy and Bill Boyd and Barley(dog)

Darren Doi andBill Boyd and Barley

Judith & Paul M. Luke(dog)Karen K and Chris B.

Jim Ruh

Jerry Smith

Katherine and J G.

Bob McPhillips

Ukulele Group andDiana CecalaQuila (dog)

Ukelele Group and Andy Doerr

Karin Napel and family

Janet and Connard

Joe WeilandandBill Abel

Steve KallyEd FlemingBill Abel

Steve Boehm

Help

Bill Wilmer and Bill Abel

Saturday Bell Ringing Schedule for

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Luz Maria Ortiz, granddaughter Camila, and E.Russell Smith

Bill Rice, Scott Burns and Cocoa and Kiwi, Dennis John’s weimeraners

Saturday November 27,2010

Happy 25th Club Anniversary to Don Bennett today!

 

  

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Santa Barbara Sunrise Holiday Party

RESPOND TO THE EVITE INVITATION TO THE SANTA BARBARA SUNRISE HOLIDAY PARTY BY DECEMBER 6

EVITE SENT IN AN EMAIL ON NOVEMBER 21

WHEN SATURDAY DECEMBER 11

From 6pm to 9pm

WHEREHOME OF BRUCE BELFIORE AND

GLORIA CAVELLERO126 East Constance Ave

Santa Barbara

 

PRLS is not just for Rotarians, but for our friends and family members as well. These seminars are for anyone who aspires to take on leadership roles in their club as well in their professional and personal life as well.

The PRLS program began in District 5240 and has now been duplicated in many other Rotary districts.

PRLS training is comprised of 6 classes: Basic PRLS (1 day), and the Master PRLS series of classes (5 days). There is graduation & a special PRLS pin at the end of Basic, and graduation again & a special pin hanger (that says Master) at the end of the Master PRLS series.\

Classes run from 830a- 330p, with continental breakfast & registration at 8am, and lunch. 

The  Curriculum  &  The  ScheduleIn Basic PRLS we’ll talk about Leadership, Public Relations & Communications, Leading a Successful Meeting, Public Speaking, and a wonderful history of Rotary that you won’t learn about anywhere else. The Master PRLS series includes: 2 full days of Public Speaking…learn the secrets to overcoming your fears, and becoming an outstanding public speaker; Facilitation Skills; Situational Leadership, by the renowned Ken Blanchard; and Business Planning & Project Management.    

   

To  RegisterFor a registration form and more schedule information, go to www.prls.org/ . The cost of each session is $50, and Santa Barbara Sunrise Rotary Club will reimburse that cost to you.  For more information, contact:Kim Woods, PRLS Chair @ kim-woods@verizon.net  #805-807-8715Tony Huff, PRLS Registrar @ akhuff@msn.com  #805-340-8965  

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PRLS & Master PRLS classes come once a year to San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties

Take the opportunity now to sign up for PRLS Classes.

Basic PRLS   1/29/11 MPRLS 3      3/5/11     Facilitation Skills MPRLS 4      3/12/11   Situational Leadership MPRLS 1      3/26/11   Public Speaking MPRLS 2      4/23/11   Public Speaking MPRLS 5      5/28/11   Business Planning & Project Management

PRLS: Potential Rotarian Leader’s Seminars

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District 5240 and The Rotary Foundation EventsSAVE THE DATE

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

For the 2nd time in our District 5240 history, we will be honored by the presence of the Rotary International

President. Yes, RI President Ray Klinginsmith has agreed to serve as our Annual Rotary Foundation Gala’s Keynote

Speaker on Tuesday, January 4th at the Buellton Marriott Hotel. The local clubs in the Buellton area have

graciously come forward, asking to host this big event, and plans are currently underway for a beautiful dinner and

donor appreciation evening. Tickets will be available on a first come-first served basis, as we’re limited to about 400 tickets

which historically have sold out—fast!

Register on-line here CELEBRATE THE ROTARY FOUNDATION Pay by Visa, MC or by check and if you use your

ClubRunner Login and Password all your member database info will be automatically filled out.

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Symposium To Eliminate Poverty SustainablySaturday, January 29, 2011

Santa Maria Fair Park8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Click here for description, registration form, and details

You won’t want to miss this event!Keynote speakers, workshops, exhibits, demonstrations, club project

displays and more!This event is open to Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors & their guests.

Breakfast and lunch are included.Cost is covered by Sunrise Rotary Club Registration Fee

Topic Workshops and SpeakersBasic Education & Literacy

Disease Prevention & TreatmentEconomic & Community Development

Maternal & Child HealthPeace & Conflict Resolution

Water and Sanitation

 

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Welcome by Gary JensenAfter giving notice he replaced himself with PE Joe Weiland

Invocation: given by Andy Doerr Raffle: Bill Ringer – 2 Bottles of Wine

Guests (and who brought them)

• Eddie Torres – Teacher at El Puente School• Jose Tenorio Jr. – El Puente Student of the Month• Jose Tenorio Sr. - Father

Announcements by Joe Weiland• Lily Carey got married last week. Passing around a congrats card.• Gary Jensen – President Elect Joe Weiland is taking over for this

meeting (Pres Bill Boyd will be back next meeting).

Club Announcements • Dennis – Fireside chat went well on Friday, about 10 members

attended. Thank you Joanne for hosting.• Don – Salvation Army bell ringing starts on the Saturday after

Thanksgiving. Still one or two time slots need to be filled. Don will send reminder emails to help you remember which day/time you signed up for.

• David – El Puente Student of the Month Award: Presented to Jose Tenorio Jr.

• Sandra O’Meara - Holiday Party scheduled for Dec 11th at 6 pm at Bruce Belfiore’s house.

• Sandy Grasso-Boyd – President Bill has made his way to Rio de Janeiro and will be back home this Sat.

• Joanne – Bon voyage party for Dennis and Virginia Johns at Endless Summer on Tuesday Nov 30th at 5:30.

• Jody – Quarterly bills are being distributed. Please note Jody’s new address before sending in payments.

Raffle – won by Bob McPhillips – 2 bottles of wine from Bill Ringer

Program: Sandra O’Meara – Craft Talk• Sandra lives in Summerland with her

husband Dan, who works for Yardi Systems.

• She is a CPA, has worked previously with Fred Gaeden and Jody Dolan Holehouse.

• She has two children:o Megan – 28 years old, lives in

SB, graduated from Univ. San

Club Meeting Highlights November 17, 2010

Dennis Johns - on his upcoming voyage

Gary Jensen after subbing for Bill for two weeks hands the reigns to Joe

Don Bennett speaks about the Bell Ringing

PE Joe Weilland takes the podium to lead the meeting.

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Francisco. She is a scuba diving instructoro Matthew – 25 years old, graduated from University of Chicago. Now married and lives in

Raleigh, NC.• Grew up in Northern California – Santa Cruz area.• Sandra’s hobbies include yoga, scuba diving, and collecting pink flamingos.• She has been a CPA for 28 years and currently has her own accounting firm.• Taught accounting classes at SBCC for 17 years.

Fred Gaeden – The Rotary Foundation• Symposium to Eliminate Poverty – Saturday January 29th in Santa

Maria.• Rotary Foundation Gala with RI President Ray Klinginsmith –

Tuesday January 4th in Santa Ynez. Space limited to 320 seats.• Top 5 reasons to support the Rotary Foundation

o Fighting hungero Reducing child mortality rateo Promote peace and conflict resolutiono Basic education and literacyo Eradicate polio

Student of the Month

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Club Meeting Highlights (continued) November 17, 2010

Greeter One: E. Russell SmithGreeter Two: Colin StephensInvocation: Katherine GallagherFlag Salute: Steve MascagnoSergeant at Arms: Andrew ChungRaffle: TBDSet Up: Tim DurninScribe: Darren Doi

Greeter One: Bob McPhillipsGreeter Two: Bill WilmerInvocation: Fred GaedenFlag Salute: Tom HeathSergeant at Arms: Andrew ChungRaffle: Sandra O’MearaSet Up: Tim DurninScribe: Darren Doi

Duty Roster for 12/08/10Duty Roster for 12/01/10

Jose Tenorio Jr. thanking Sunrise Rotary

Joe Weiland, Eddie Torres, Jose Tenorio, Sr., Jose Tenorio,Jr, (Student of the

Month) and David Velarde

Submitted by Darren DoiPhotos by Bill Abel

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The Early Bird Bugle is a biweekly publication of the

Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. PO Box 50355

Santa Barbara, CA 93150Editor

Sandy Grasso-Boydsgrasso38@cox.net

Proofreader: Karen Kawaguchi

PhotographersBill Abel

Sandy Grasso-BoydSubmissions to this publication are welcomed and would be appreciated as

Word, PDF, or JPEG documents to sgrasso38@cox.net by the Saturday before the edition.

Website for the Club is: www.clubrunner.ca/santabarbarasunriserotary

The current Bugle will be found on the website under downloads

Calendar of Events

Celebrations

Programs★ December 01

Wendy Read

★ December 08 Ed de la Torre

★ December 4 to December 18Salvation Army Bell Ringing

★ December 11 Holiday Party

December 15Deadline for early registration for

International Convention

★ December 18Rotary Rose Parade Float Decorating

★ January 4Celebrate The Rotary Foundationwith RI President Ray Klinginsmith

Make Up at a Rotary Meeting!

Where Group 8 Clubs Meet

Tuesday12:00 Noon Montecito ClubMeets at the Montecito Country Club

11:45 AM Goleta NoontimeMeets at the Elephant Bar

6:30 PM Goleta EveningMeets at the Elephant Bar

Wednesday7:00 AM Santa Barbara SunriseMeets at the Santa Barbara Club

7:00 AM Carpinteria MorningMeets at the Carpinteria Women’s Club

Wednesday cont.12:00 Noon Santa Barbara NorthMeets at Harry’s Plaza Cafe

Thursday12:00 Noon CarpinteriaMeets at Lions Park Community

Friday12:00 Noon Santa BarbaraMeets at Fess Parker Doubletree

Happy Birthday

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Rotary AnniversaryDon Bennett 12/01(25 years)Scott Burns 12/03 (23 years)

Happy Anniversary`

Katherine Gallagher 12/14Andrew Chung 12/28Burt Chortkoff 12/31

Don and Esther Bennett 12/20