Phew! What a month we have had in August. I cannot believe two months of the Rotary year have already flown by. This month, we were so excited to participate in our first community service project of the year, partnering with United Way of SLO County on Stuffing the Bus! A fundraiser to donate school supplies that will help support local students have more access to a large part of what's needed to be successful during the school year. SUPPLIES! We also held our first fundraiser of the year, our Rotary SLO Daybreak Drive-Thru BBQ which will fund teacher and community grants, as well as student scholarships. Both were roaring successes. What an incredible and inspiring month to be part of such an incredible club. I am so excited to continue to push forward and see what we can accomplish this year, together! "Let's Have Fun!"
Do you like to have fun? Enjoy hanging out with great people? Want to serve your local and international community? Pursue your philanthropic interests? Did we ask about having fun? Then come visit our club! We have a goal this year to add at least 10 new members to bring their enthusiasm for "service above self" to our work.
Our club meets every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30am at Hoagie's, 1234 Monterey St. You don't have to be invited to attend, but if you know a Rotarian in our club, reach out to them and you can be their guest. Information about our club's activities, including the weekly lineup of speakers, can be found at slodaybreak.org and if you have questions, email us at slodaybreak@gmail.com. Want to see what we've been up to? Check out our social media posts on Instagram and Facebook. Come check us out, we'd love to have you!
Having experienced wildfires and their devastation in our District in the past, our hearts go out to those impacted by the disastrous fires in Maui, Hawaii. Many Rotarians are directly impacted. There are nine Rotary clubs on Maui and at this point it has been reported that the homes of two Club Presidents have been destroyed.
Early in a disaster, often the most effective way to help is a contribution of cash to a trustworthy and reliable organization. A donation link to make contributions to the Maui Relief Fund has been established. If you wish, this is an opportunity to help our fellow Rotary members in Maui and their neighbors.
Early in a disaster, often the most effective way to help is a contribution of cash to a trustworthy and reliable organization. A donation link to make contributions to the Maui Relief Fund has been established. If you wish, this is an opportunity to help our fellow Rotary members in Maui and their neighbors.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Marta Golding Brown
District Governor 2023-24
Thank you to all who came out to support our annual fundraiser - Rotarians, friends, the community members! We sold out and all proceeds will go to benefit local nonprofit organizations and K-12 teacher grants as well as graduating high school student scholarships. Thank you as well to KSBY for bringing attention to the event.
Thank you to our AMAZING sponsors this year: Paul’s Concrete Pumping, Mustang Private Wealth, Morris and Garritano Insurance, Obispo Wealth Management, The Ritual, Awesome Chris Waterbury, SLO Safe Ride, Key Termite & Pest Control, Covelop, and American Riviera Bank. And of course our AMAZING host, Lamplighter Inn & Suites (1604 Monterey St.). We couldn’t do it without all of you! @rotarydistrict5240 @mustangprivatewealth @morrisgarritano @theritual805 @slosaferide @keytermiteandpestcontrol @patdarnold @americanrivierabank @lamplighterinn
Since our club was chartered in 1998, the Rotary Club of SLO Daybreak has supported youth education as the bridge to success in life. We have done this through grants for K-12 teachers, scholarships for seniors headed to trade schools, colleges and universities, sponsoring high school students to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and founding the Interact Club at SLOHS.
This summer, we participated in the 15th Annual Stuff the Bus event, hosted by United Way of SLO County. Our club contributed new school supplies and over $500 in cash donations.
"The International Day of Peace takes place 21 September. The United Nations General Assembly declared this a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. It is not enough, as People of Action, to simply avoid making war. If we are to Create Hope in the World, we must aggressively wage peace" Click here to read Rotary International President Gordon McInally's September message.
Our District offers ongoing events and trainings to strengthen the mission of Rotary and to support members in their leadership within their clubs. Here are two upcoming activities of interest:
- 2024-25 President-Elect RetreatSaturday, Sept. 30
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM - District 5240 Conference 2023Bakersfield Doubletree HotelOct. 20-21
- Friday Registration: 4-7 pm
- Foundation Fiesta Dinner: 6-9pm
- Hospitality Suites at the Fun Zone: 8-10 pm
- Saturday Registration: 7-10 am
- Breakfast Buffet: 7:30 am
- Morning Presentations: 8:10 am
- Breakout Room Sessions
- Lunch Buffet: 12-1:30 pm
- Breakout Room Sessions
- Dinner: 6-9 pm
- Hospitality Suites at the Fun Zone: 8-10 pm
Take a look at our District Rotary clubs' contributions to local communities in 202-23 on the Impact Dashboard.
The Rotary Club of SLO Daybreak is pleased to announce this year's scholarship awardees:
Pacific Beach High School
Rylee King
Aaron Walker
Diego Freeman-Garcia
Kathlyn Goldsmith
Kylee McNabb
Gus Ringley
May Ritter
Jared Treichler
Congratulations to all and we wish you success as your begin your higher education journey!
Our club is proud to have awarded the following local nonprofit organizations with a grant to support their valuable programs:
Central Coast State Parks Association, to help fund outreach at the SLO Farmers' Markets publicizing the Association's new Monarch Festival to be held in September 2023.
Friday Night Live, to fund their annual awards ceremony for students in schools, elementary through high school, with Friday Night Live programs.
Gala Pride and Diversity Center, to fund the continuance of GALA's weekly support groups for youth.
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, to fund their "Second Saturdays" art program for children.
Congratulations to this year's K-12 teachers who were awarded a grant to support youth education in San Luis Obispo. Here are this year's recipients:
Amanda Lake, Laguna Middle School, $500 toward travel expenses to "Guest Conductor".
Melinda Mikuls, Pacheco Elementary School, $500 for hands-on and adaptive situations materials for special education students.
Sally Lamas, Sinsheimer Elementary School, $500 for painting supplies for student created mural for school fence.
Monica Reichmuch, Bishop's Peak Elementary School, requests $500 for reading academic support materials.
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