Where We Meet
Welcome to
RB Sunrise Rotary Club
Rancho Bernardo Sunrise

Rotary's Motto: Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
Country Club of Rancho Bernardo
12280 Greens East Road
San Diego, CA 92128
United States of America
Upcoming Events

Rotary Minute / Who Am I 

Rotary Minute:
12/3/24    Bret Geernaert
12/10/24  Pete Jackson
12/17/24  Craig Brown
12/24/24  DARK
12/31/24  DARK
 
Who Am I:
12/3/24    Judith Tronsrue
12/10/24  Alison Farrin
12/17/24  Nasrin Barbee
12/24/24  DARK
12/31/24  DARK
 
Rotary Stories
 
You can start the holiday season on a charitable note by donating to the Rotary International Foundation on Giving Tuesday this December 3rd.
 
Why should Rotary be your charity of choice? Because our 1.2 million members see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Ready to make a difference for others? You can use the button below to make your Giving Tuesday donation. Be sure to sign-in to your CR account at the bottom of the form so RB Sunrise Club is made aware of your contribution.
Thank YOU!
 
 
 
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to extend deep appreciation to the Club Members, Volunteers, and generous Sponsors
who help make an important difference for our community every day. You are our "Rotary Family" and while we may not
be at the table with you the day of, we do extend gratitude for the gift of having you in our lives this holiday celebrates. 
 
Pssst - don't forget we are "dark" on Tuesday, 11/26.
 
 
 
Thanking our wonderful Rancho BEERnardo Festival's Honorary Chairs, Kevin and Karen Ogden, shown here cutting the
ribbon to open the Tasting Trail for VIP attendees. Our sincere gratitude extends to our wonderful sponsors as well. The event's
success means generous grants will be generated from our Club, supporting our local community and region, as well as Rotary
International's highest and most urgent needs for humanitarian relief, programs, and services. 
 
 
The Rancho BEERnardo Festival Planning Committee would like to thank
and recognize our generous 2024 Sponsors!
 
Life File
Craig and Bridgett Brown
Karen and Bill Mortimer
Phillip and Shauna Schneider

Bastian's Vineyards
Dave and Kari Breitweiser
Casa de las Campanas
Eiger Wealth Management, LLC
Amanda Berdan Insurance Services
Berdan Benefits
Jean and John Loo-Russo
Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation

Write Away Books
Anonymous (3)
Belmont Village Sabre Springs
Direct Source Seafood
Jeanne MacLaren
Laura and Robert Mello
Law Offices of Steven C. Sayler
Renewal by Anderson
The Roth Law Firm
TritonPoint Wealth LLC
Carter Financial, LLC
Jon Shea - Shea Realty - Compass
Lucia Capital Group
Ryan & Jay Jeffcoat & Joyce Gattas
Supplement Professors-Simplifying Medicare
The Engelberg Family

 
 
 
World Polio Day (24 October) was established by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the development of a polio vaccine (poliomyelitis). Subsequent development of an oral vaccine by Albert Sabin then led to establishment of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988. Since then, GPEI has reduced polio worldwide by 99 percent. World Polio Day is an annual observance when members of Rotary International, along with public health advocates and individuals who are committed to a polio-free world, commemorate the success of a global campaign to fully eradicate polio.
 
Big *SHOUT-OUT* to the volunteers who represented our Club this weekend at RB Alive!
 
Our new tent/booth looks amazing, showcasing to our community all the many things we have to offer as Rotarians. Big PLUS having the giant BEERnardo signage as well. Big ol' tip of the hat to Mary Stanton for leading our revitalized presence at our own and local events.
 
Membership Month! When you introduce a friend or colleague to Rotary, you are introducing them to a world where volunteerism can make positive changes in our community and beyond (along with plenty of fun).
 
We are friends, and we are family. Rancho Bernardo Sunrise
Rotary Club "celebrates" the day!
 
Incoming Rotary President, Bob Davie, and wife, Sharyn, are driven by Mike Moffat in his classic Corvette, celebrating the Spirit of the Fourth. Such a wonderful parade each year that brings together families, companies, volunteers and service groups to take part in a patriotic day for all living in Rancho Bernardo and region wide.
 

Excited to announce the Club's most recent grant in support of San Diego Oasis' program Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Adults and Seniors. After researching challenging issues and recognizing that technology and training were one of the most pressing needs for older adults/seniors, San Diego Oasis created a pilot program to directly confront both the lack of tools and ongoing training. After identifying an older, low-income audience who were struggling with little or no technology access or ability, they created a technology package with the help of several funders. They are able to provide a Samsung tablet, 12 months of internet, an hour of one-on-one training in small groups, plus vouchers to access ongoing classes. The program has helped to encourage greater connectivity with family, reduced isolation, lessened depression, stimulated new learning, and given individuals a renewed sense of purposeTo learn more and/or support this wonderful program more directly, please contact David@SanDiegoOasis.org.

So proud of these 4-Way Speech contestants! Organized by Scott Bramwell, our club received four outstanding presentations from these amazing students. Congratulations to Shreeya Patel, Danielle Dee, Evan McDowell, and Riki Ghosh for choosing such great topics and presenting them so well!
One of our club members totally *rocked* her recent State of the District speech. Sunrise club members came out to Oasis this past Tuesday night to support Marni von Wilpert as she delivered her State of the District. The room was packed with more than 200 community-invested individuals, the food was delicious, and our Sunrise club was part of the pre-speech reception gathering with an information table. Well done, Marni! 
Club Members did some "leaping" at Chicken Charlies, joined by Don Glover and a variety of other guests. The food was delicious! Thanks to Bret for arranging this social to show our great appreciation to Charlie, one our BEERnardo food vendors. Didn't get enough of the ribs or fried chicken? Pretty sure another visit for a full-on dinner of tasty menu choices can take care of that.
 
Long time club member, Sue Herndon, was celebrated Saturday, February 17, recognizing her beautiful life and giving ways.
Happy to recognize and celebrate this wonderful team of dedicated professionals and volunteers who gather together through Thousand Smiles to help change the lives of youngsters with cleft palates. RB Sunrise has been a long-time supporter of this amazing organization, and we applaud your efforts!
Dixie, a Norwegian Fjord Horse, can be found at the Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center (RAD) in Poway, providing a whole array of riding benefits for children and adults with disabilities. With Poway’s thriving equine community, it makes sense that RAD can be easily found in the rural area off of Garden Road, providing those with Down’s syndrome, ASD, learning or language disabilities and multiple sclerosis with lessons and equine therapy. Decades of research has proven that riding horses provides a whole host of neurological, cognitive, and physical conditioning, especially for those who require a non-weight-bearing activity.
 
20-year-old Dixie is often a favorite rider and staff choice, known for her sweet disposition, deep well of patience, and easy-moving gaits. However, with age comes extra care to keep her body in top condition for her riders. “Dixie provides about 20, 30-minute rides per week,” says Allie Sarnataro, Co-Foundation, Executive Director, and Program Director. “While lessons are mostly walking and trotting exercises, and such a regular routine keeps Dixie’s joints and muscles healthy, Dixie requires extra medications and treatments to help keep her in top shape.” This year, the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club will sponsor Dixie’s specialized health needs with a $4,000 grant. “Many of the club members either have owned horses or been around them in the past, so there is an understanding of how fulfilling the riding experience can be. But more than the feeling of having greater mobility atop a horse, something the kids talk for days before and after a lesson, there is something innately joyful about being with the volunteers and staff in a safe and supportive environment,” said Marty Greenwald, the Club’s current president.

2024-2025 Rotary Theme

Speakers
SPD. Chief Wahl
Jan 07, 2025 8:01 AM
San Diego Law
Jean Duffy
Jan 14, 2025 8:01 AM
Dangers of kids vaping (Health Risks)
Sharon Buetow (SD Puppy Raisers Guide Dogs)
Jan 21, 2025 8:01 AM
raising puppies to be guide dogs
Laura Mello
Jan 28, 2025 8:01 AM
Rotary Foundation
4 Way Speech contest
Feb 11, 2025 8:01 AM
Jason Ventetualo
Feb 18, 2025 8:01 AM
Solution for Change
Business Round Table
Apr 01, 2025 8:01 AM
Poway High Robotics Members
Apr 08, 2025 8:01 AM

What is Rotary?

 
 
 
 
 
Rotary is a leadership organization, represented by local businesses, professional, and civic leaders.
 
We meet weekly on Tuesday mornings, getting to know each other, forming friendships and together, we are able to get things done in the community while having fun!
 
You are welcome to visit us as our guest to learn more about our organization.
Club Officers
(click name to email)
President
President Elect
Immed. Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant at Arms
Club Service
Fundraising Chair
Speaker Set-Up and Scheduling
Community Service
International Service
Vocational Service
Youth Service
Foundation (TRF)
Public Relations/Advertising
Membership
Grant Review and Budget (GRAB)
Director of Technology
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