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The Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo Sunrise and The Church at Rancho Bernardo partnered with The Outreach Program on Saturday March 11 to package 12,000 high-protein meals to be donated to the North County Food Bank in Vista and the Thousand Smiles Foundation.

Nearly 50 volunteers worked together on a hands-on assembly-line style project, reaching our goal of 12,000 meals in less than 2 hours. The nutrient-dense, shelf-stable, protein-rich, and easy to prepare meals are formulated in collaboration with Iowa State University’s Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.

Toys for Tots Tradition Continues

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed 3 local marines on Tuesday and donated hundreds of toys to their Toys for Tots fundraiser.

Paul Harris Fellow Awards Given to Community Volunteers

Paul Harris Fellow Award presented to
Paula Claussen, President and CEO of Project Mercy

Paul Harris Fellow Award presented to Abraham Saddas,
Vice President of the Community Food Connection in Poway

2021 Rotarians at Work Day

Activity Kits

Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotarians gathered to assemble over 200 activity kits form children of families who are living in their family's vehicles

RB Sunrise Rotary Welcomes A New Member

Posted by Jim Dunny on Dec 08, 2019

l-r: Dale Long, Kattya Kancylarysta, Richard Kancylarysta, Mary Stanton, Bret Geernaert, Carl Kruse

RIchard Kancylarysta, a retired aerospace engineer was inducted as a member on Tuesday, Dec 3. RIchard and his wife, Kattya moved to Rancho Bernardo several years ago. Richard was an Aircraft Test Integration Director at Northrop Grumman's facility in Palmdale, CA. Additionally, Richard was an adjunct professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Past President and Past District Governor Carl Kruse presided at the induction ceremony when Membership Chair Mary Stanton presented Richard as a new member. Dale Long will be Richard's mentor. Bret Geernaert is 2019-2020 RB Sunrise Rotary President,

RIchard says he is looking forward to being able to serve our local community by working as an active member of RB Sunrise Rotary Club.

Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 12th consecutive year

For the 12th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S.

The Foundation earned the recognition for demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Only one percent of the organizations Charity Navigator evaluates have received 12 consecutive 4-star evaluations.

"Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that The Rotary Foundation exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in your area of work", says Michael Thatcher, president and chief executive officer of Charity Navigator. "This exceptional designation sets the Foundation apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.

The rating reflects Charity Navigator's assessment of how the Foundation uses donations, sustains its programs and services, and practices good governance and openness.

Trudy Armstrong is DIstrict 5340 Rotarian of the Year for 2018-2019

Posted on Jul 27, 2019

RB Sunrise member Trudy Armstrong was named as District 5340 Rotarian of the year. Trudy has been involved in the successful planning of numerous successful district meetings and other events for many years. DG Mel Gallegos thanked Trudy for her leadership during the last year.

Trudy was President of RB Sunrise Rotary in 2000 - 2001 and was the aide to Past District Governor Mike Stelman. Congratulations Trudy for your many years of service to District 5340 and the contributions you have made to RB Sunrise Rotary Club.

Who is a Rotarian?

Posted on May 26, 2019

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Rotary is a leadership organization.

We're made of of local business, professional and civic leaders.

We meet regularly on Tuesday mornings, get to know each other, form friendships and through that, we're able to get things done in this community.

...and we have fun doing it !!

You are welcome to visit us as our guest to learn more about our fun organization.