I am so excited for us to be embarking on our 27th-28th year as a club, continuing to make a meaningful impact in our local and international communities. This is made possible by each and every one of you as members - stepping up and participating, serving as a Board Member and/or Committee Chair and just being present to help our club succeed and continue to grow and thrive.
We have a great year ahead, continuing our BBQ Fundraiser in September, charitable giving to K-12 teachers, nonprofit organizations and high school students, collaborating on a shared project with the other three San Luis Obispo Rotary clubs, engagement with our Interact Club at SLO High School, and yes, by having FUN!
Like many of our Past Presidents, I have served in most every role in our club since becoming a member in 2004 - serving as President 2009 to 2010 - and am honored to do so this year because all of you have my back and each other's back. Thank you, Let's Go!
We enjoyed 69% attendance at our first meeting and 44% today. If you couldn't make it, we missed you, hope you are well and hope to see you soon!
Check out SLODaybreak.org for all the latest news, incuding special events, upcoming speakers and weekly meeting duties for members!
In June, we completed our service project at Woods Humane Society, the construction of two pergolas in the Miossi Dog Agility Yard, providing shade for our furry friends as they exercise, socialize and await their forever home! Thank you to all who volunteered and to Community Service Director, Eric Griffith, for leading the charge. ROTARY AT WORK, PEOPLE OF ACTION!
Please give a round of applause for the following SLO Daybreakers who have generously agreed to serve in a formal role on our Board and/or Committees this year (some taking more than one position) - thank you!
Board of Directors:
Eric Griffith - President Elect, Community Service Director
Victor Herrera - Immediate Past President, Membership Director
Lucas Janetski - Secretary
Berni Ann Lewis - International Service Director
Dave Nilsen - Sergeant at Arms, Rotary Foundation Director
Tim Reyna - Youth Services Director
Charlene Rosales - President, Club Administration, Public Relations Director, Treasurer
Quarterly Club Meeting Leaders:
Eric Griffith - Q1
Will Almas - Q2
Victor Herrera - Q3
Charlene Rosales - Q4
Committee Chairs:
Veryl Ann Duncan - Teacher Grants
Eric Griffith - Drive Thru BBQ Fundraiser
Dustin Reese - Guest Speakers and Club Socials
Tim Reyna - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and Student Scholarships
Our club is aligned with both our District 5240 region and our driving force,Rotary International. Both these organizations provide leadership, guidance and are are our compass as a club as we continue on with the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self”.
Our District Governor this year is Mike Dutra from the Rotary Club of Westlake Village. His theme this year is, “Opportunities Await”. We look forward to him visting our club this Fall. To read his monthly message to District Rotarians, click here.
The President of Rotary International is Franceso Arezzo from the Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy. His chosen theme is, “Unite for Good”. To read more about him, click here.
We have been approached by the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa to participate in the installation of several Peace Poles throughout San Luis Obispo and at local schools. Clubs involved would be de Tolosa, the Rotary Club of SLO, the Rotary Passport Club of the Central Coast, the local Rotaract and Interact Clubs, and us. A Peace Pole displays the message, “May Peace Prevail on Earth”, a message authored by Masahisa Goi of Japan after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It is an international message of peace and furthers Rotary’s goal of building a culture of peace throughout the world. Over 250,000 Peace Poles are currently placed in every country in the world and is a powerful catalyst bringing communities together to promote peace and unity.
It has been a few years since the SLO Rotary Clubs collaborated on a shared project and the addition of the Passport, Rotaract and Interact members is exciting. There has been one informational meeting with representatives from each of the Rotary Clubs. The poles are eight-feet tall and designed with the Rotary logo, a rainbow unity flag, languages reflecting our area's indigenous and immigrant history, a plate in Braille and a QR code for more information. The cost is approximately $250 per pole and based on the size of our club, we will determine at what level we can participate. This will be part of our budget discussion at the July and August Board meetings.
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July 15 Meeting Helpers: Inspiration/Rotary Moment, Dustin Reese; Pledge of Allegience, Tim Reyna; Greeter, Char Rosales; Photographer, Steve Sicanoff.
Did You Know? Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Paul Harris
In June, we completed our service project at 
