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Mark your calendars! There are always a number of fun and meaningful events to participate in when you're a Rotarian, past Rotarian or Friend/Spouse of Rotary. For club activities, ask any one of the members of our Board of Directors for information. For district activities, visit the Rotary District 5240 website and to learn more about Rotary International, go to the RI website. Spread the word!

Volunteering at Concerts in the Plaza

Friday, September 13

4:30-8:00pm

Mission Plaza

Volunteers will be invited to the appreciation party on Monday, Sept. 23!

Contact Charlene Rosales for more details

Volunteering at the SLO Botanical Garden

Saturday, September 28

Contact Harry Sharp for more details

Board of Directors Meeting - members welcome!

Monday, October 7

Coast Hills Credit Union

Contact Leslie Coe for more details

Rotary District 5240 2019 Conference

Saturday, October 12

8:00-4:00pm

Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez

Visit the District website for more details

23rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Saturday, August 17, 2020

SLO Country Club

Concerts in the Plaza September 13

Posted on Aug 25, 2019

SLO Daybreak will once again be serving up wine and beer at the final performance of this year's Concerts in the Plaza series. Concerts is hosted by Downtown SLO, our local business improvement district, bringing residents and visitors to our downtown and helping businesses thrive. This has been a fun, end of the summer tradition for our club - the only "downtown Rotary club" - and you won't want to miss a great time, awesome music by Truth About Seafood and a chance to show concert-goers how cool it is to be a Rotarian! Volunteers must sign a waiver and be available to participate from 4:30-8pm. Please see Charlene Rosales for more details.

Rotary District 5240 Conference

Posted on Aug 25, 2019

The 2019 District Conference is happening October 11-12th in nearby Santa Ynez at the Chumash Casino Resort and registration is now open! The conference is an all day event on Saturday the 12th; if you opt to join in other activities the evening before such as the Pinot for Polio fundraiser, there are a variety of nearby accommodations to choose from. This year's event includes a presentation by the United Nations' Counter Terrorism expert on current challenges facing our world, inspiring speakers, sharing of successful Rotary service projects and best practices sessions such as navigating the Rotary grant funding program. If you have never been to a District Conference, it's a worthwhile and fun experience whether you are a new member, serving on the club board or a longtime Rotarian. Be sure to check it out and register early!

Octagon Barn Center Grand Opening

The Land Conservancy of SLO County will be celebrating the grand opening of the Octagon Barn Center on Saturday, September 21. The opening includes a day of family-friendly festivities and educational showcases at 4400 Octagon Way just off South Higuera in San Luis Obispo. This free, all day event will be followed by a ticketed concert in the barn with the Shawn Clark Family Band. Tickets can be purchased online at www.my805tix.com. Rotary clubs in SLO gathered together over several days to install the brick in the amphitheater which will be enjoyed by thousands of people visiting the Center in the future - join the Land Conservancy in celebrating the contributions and hard work of the local community to bring this historical site back to life. Click here for more details.

Rotary District 5240 Happenings

Posted on Sep 08, 2019

Our Rotary club is part of a regional "district" comprised of over 70 clubs and 3,500+ members in four different counties - all interested in "Service Above Self" - from Paso Robles to Simi Valley to China Lake. Need to know what's happening in District 5240? Be sure to visit the district events calendar to be "in the know" with district-wide events, trainings and learning opportunities. There is so much more to Rotary beyond our club and participating in District 5240 activities is one way to broaden your knowledge and involvement in Rotary. This year's District Governor is Savi Bihm from the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise and in 2020-21, and September is Education and Literacy month. Click here to read this month's newsletter.

Get More Connected with Rotary!

Posted on Jul 01, 2019

Show your Rotary pride, share it with others and don't miss out on any Rotary news, events, photos and club meeting announcements!

Have you updated your club profile at SLODaybreak.org? Click here.
Have you "liked" the Rotary Club of SLO Daybreak's Facebook page? Click here.
Have you "liked" the Rotary District 5240 Facebook page? Click here.
Have you created a My Rotary account at Rotary.org? Click here.

Practical Relevant Leadership Skills (PRLS) Training

Posted on Aug 25, 2019

The goal of PRLS, begun in 1993, is to provide a set of training sessions where current and future Rotary leaders could learn to become more effective in their leadership roles.

The PRLS program offers practical training in professional circumstances that can benefit anyone on both a personal and professional level. Basic PRLS consists of a half day with three modules: Rotary Then and Now, Leadership & Leading a Meeting and Communications & Speaking in Public. This program was specifically developed to train individuals whose goals include a future leadership position in Rotary. They learn skills that will make them more effective in that role.

The subsequent sessions are carefully designed to improve individual leadership skills that are broad based and not just Rotary- specific. Participants have found substantial value in the many practical applications of information presented throughout the curriculum. The program's blend of curricular theory and practical application skills helps prepare students for success in any leadership role.

Click here to learn more and for the 2019 training schedule.

Club graduates of the Basic PRLS and Master PRLS program include Mike Alamo, Bill Almas, Leslie Coe, Berni Ann Lewis, John Mascarenas, Dave Nilsen, Charlene Rosales, Annie Shanks, Harry Sharp, Doug Shaw, Steve Sicanoff, Liz Summer and Linda Wilson.