Where We Meet
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 

Who Am I / Positive Thought / Guest Intros:
 
April 14, 2026 - Gregory Sterner              
April 28, 2026 - Bob Davie 
May 5, 2026 - Jeb Bakke 
May 12, 2026 - Pete Jackson
May 19, 2026 - Bernard Mougel
 
June 2, 2026 - Steve Seligmann
June 9, 2026 - Tracey Van Putten
June 16, 2026 - Inan Moretti
June 23, 2026 - Marc Nimetz
June 30, 2026 - Jean Larsen
 
Rotary Minute / Greeter / Opportunity Drawing:
 
March 31, 2026 - Jean Loo-Russo
April 7, 2026 - Mark Crosby
April 14, 2026 - Steve Seligmann     
April 28, 2026 - Chris Vaughan
May 5, 2026 - Bob Davie
May 12, 2026 - Jean Larsen
May 19, 2026 - Mike Moffat
 
June 2, 2026 - Marty Greenwald
June 9, 2026 - Bernard Mougel
June 16, 2026 - Marc Nimetz
June 23, 2026 - Adrienne Holmes
June 30, 2026 - Tracey Van Putten
Rotary Stories
 
If you're checking out our Club's website, be sure to Save The Date, Sat., Oct 3, 2026 for a fun-filled afternoon when the day could be warm, but the Webb Lake shade and Tasting Trail are SUPER cool. 35+ breweries, wineries, hard cider & kombuchas, plus craft spirits, games, photobooths, PLUS a new fav...Mocktails, for those who like their drinks without the effects. http://RBFEST.COM
 
 
 
 
 
EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
 
President, Kim Varey, Membership Chair, David Breitweiser and President's Consigliere, Carl Kruse, welcome two new additions to our Rotary Club family, Candy Santos-Ratuul and Greg Sterner. Hip hip hooray! We're so excited for your new adventures ahead with us.
 
 
Every December, we welcome two military guests representing Toys for Tots.
Great turnout and festive meeting on Tuesday, December 9!
Members bring new gifts for all age ranges to donate.
Mark, Bret, Mike and Phil helped load the van!
 
 
  
Several RBSR members joined many others at Orfila Winery to celebrate our own Rotary International Service Above Self Award winner, Trudy Armstrong (far right) as she was honored by the San Diego Foundation for her many years of service and her recent retirement.
 
The Rancho BEERnardo Festival Planning Committee would like to thank
and recognize our generous 2025 Sponsors! (as of 10/9/2025)
 
Life File

Karen and Bill Mortimer
Phillip and Shauna Schneider

Bastian's Vineyards
Casa de las Campanas
Eiger Wealth Management, LLC
Bridgett and Craig Brown
Verve Cloud

A. L. Animal Care
Anonymous (3)
Jeanne MacLaren
Laura and Robert Mello
Law Offices of Steven C. Sayler
TritonPoint Partners
Trudy Armstrong
American Mini Storage - Escondido
Berdan Benefits
Carter Financial, LLC
Kim Varey and Dan Shapiro
Marsh McLennan Agency
Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians
Steven DeMatteo
Supplement Professors-Simplifying Medicare
The Roth Law Firm, APLC
 
YUP, the street bands are up, announcing the not-to-be-missed Rancho BEERnardo! If you're checking out our Club's website, be sure to check out this fun-filled afternoon when the day could be warm, but the Webb Lake shade and Tasting Trail is SUPER cool. 35+ breweries, wineries, hard cider & kombuchas, plus craft spirits, games, photobooths, and new this year: Mocktails for those who like their drinks without the effects. Not one but TWO bands will be playing great music: Par Avion and a local's favorite, The Rubber Band. Delish food for sale, plus some really remarkable opportunity drawings. 
 

The Board of Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary approved a $7,500 grant for Feeding San Diego on September 8, 2025.
This comes in time for San Diego Gives, San Diego's biggest giving day.
Two generous donors, The Northstar Sustainability Fund and Insmed Incorporated, are matching every donation, so our gift TRIPLES!
Elizabeth Engelberg (right), Community Service Chair, presented our check in person at their Mira Mesa facility!
 
 
The Spirit of the Fourth Parade was extra special this year for our having Marni Von Wilpert as Grand Marshal, and also Kim Varey as our 2025-2026 Club President atop Mike Moffat's vintage Chevrolet Corvette. The day was filled with lots of fun, including the morning car show with Alison and Mark Farin bringing out their Plymouth Road Runner. On this special day, we extend thanks and joyfully celebrate our Independence Day. 
 
 
 
Last Saturday night's demotion party included recognitions of key individuals who have a made a difference for our Club and a "passing of the gavel" (along with this awesome relic of the past) from Bob Davie to Kim Varey as incoming Club President, 2025-2026. Please visit the club's facebook page for more fun photos of the Disco Bob themed event. One thing is for certain: we do know how to party! https://www.facebook.com/groups/247469753192
 
Saturday night's celebration included the induction of Kim Varey as our Club's 2025-2026 President, and the special recognition of Trudy Armstrong as Rotary International Service Above Self Award recipient! Such a great evening filled with fun, camaraderie, and joy for so many projects accomplished this year. WOW!
 
   

Visit by Supervisor Joel Anderson brings club recognition!

It was so nice to be recognized by Supervisor Andersen for our club's long community service! Thank you, sir, and for your long-standing support of our annual Rancho BEERnardo Festival through the Community Enhancement grant. 

 

How wonderful to support Solutions for Change!

Jason Ventetualo was presented with a generous grant by President Bob Davie and Service Chair, Elizabeth Engleberg to help support the vitally needed programs and services delivered by this organization. Great presentation that morning on the very complex issues of homelessness. The proceeds from our Rancho BEERnardo event are making a difference!

 
 
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. 
 
 

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.

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!
$7800 to Project Mercy! Well done RB Sunrise Rotary Club! 

2025-2026 Rotary Theme

Speakers
Monserrat Callejas, San Diego Oasis
Apr 21, 2026 5:00 PM
EVENING PROGRAM - Ai Practical Uses and Common Pitfalls
Shane Donoher, Managing Partner - SAS Global
Apr 28, 2026
Ai and Security
Marni Von Wilpert - City Councilmember
May 05, 2026
District Updates
Krisztina Scheeff
May 12, 2026
KS Nature Photography
Jose Aroeste
May 19, 2026
Eduardo Revollo, Founder/ CEO, Prometheus
Jun 09, 2026
Prometheus - Igniting success in the age of AI

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