RB Sunrise Rotary Distributes Six Interact Scholarships

At this past week’s breakfast meeting, RB Sunrise Rotary awarded its first scholarships to departing members of the Scripps Ranch Interact club. Six scholarships of $500 each were distributed.

Interact is Rotary International’s service club for students ages 12 to 18. Sponsored, supported and guided by individual Rotary clubs, it is the equivalent of a Rotary club at the high school level.

Interact clubs are expected to complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of leadership skills, personal integrity, helpfulness, respect for others, individual responsibility, hard work, international understanding and general goodwill.

There are over 10,700 Interact clubs with almost 200,000 young people in 109 countries and geographical areas around the world.

“We’re VERY proud of our Interactors” said program coordinator Phil Schneider upon announcing the scholarships. “While all our students are very active with the programs we’ve established for them, these six in particular stood out and deserved to be recognized. They demonstrate the quality of students working with Rotary International and their love for community service, and help provide a shining example for the rest of the community to follow.”

The students receiving the scholarships (and the schools they’ll be attending this fall) are:

• Emily Berg Co-President Interact; UC Santa Barbara


• Lauren Trott Co- President Interact; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo


• Phoebe Gurrola; University of San Diego


• Radhika Raman; University of Southern California


• Samantha Conrad; UC Berkeley


• Tiffany Chu; UC Berkeley

“Young adults in Interact have a chance to help themselves by helping others” noted Dr. Kendra Jeffcoat, an educator and past-president of the RB Sunrise club. “For us it’s the equivalent of a farm team.”

“We see this as a way to help instill positive values that will guide young peoples’ choices throughout their lives, simultaneously strengthening their academic and social skills.” Dr. Jeffcoat continues, adding “In reinforces Rotary’s 4-Way Test, which asks of everything a person thinks, says and does, the following:

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all Concerned?

“We’re delighted to be in a position to help the youth now leaving Scripps Ranch High School to start the next chapter of their lives with some tangible support.”

The RB Sunrise Rotary is a group of 65 professionals dedicated to providing service above self. They meet every Tuesday morning at 7:15 am at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Area professionals are invited to explore membership at a free breakfast of their choosing.

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club can be found online at http://www.rbsunrise.org/.

From left – Lauren Trott, Emily Berg, Phoebe Gurrola, RB Sunrise Rotarian (and Interact Advisor) Phillip Schneider, Tiffany Chu, and Radhika Raman. Not shown - Samantha Conrad.

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RB Sunrise Rotary Announces Speakers for September, 2010 Meetings

The RB Sunrise Rotary Club has announced the following lineup of speakers for September, 2010. Their meetings are a MUST for anyone interested in camaraderie and community insight. Next month’s schedule includes:

• September 7th Carol Davis of the Wounded Warrior Program will explore ways civilians can make life easier for those fighting on our nation’s behalf
• September 14th Nicholas J. Yphantides – Noted author (My Big Fat Greek Diet), consultant, speaker, healthcare executive and family practice physician and community advocate - asks the question; “What the health is going on in America?”
• September 21st Gary Shaw, Community Relations Director for the San Diego Convention Center Corp., discusses the importance of the convention bureau for building the city’s future successes. Mr. Shaw spent 33 years at the Daily Transcript, U-T and San Diego Metropolitan writing more about Downtown San Diego redevelopment and local banking and finance than just about anyone else. The Convention Center generates $1.3 billion a year in economic impact and supports 12,000 fulltime jobs throughout the county.
• September 28th Jane Allen Austin provides reasons we should all love our parents.

The meetings start promptly at 7:15 am at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Speakers begin their presentations at 8:00 am. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings at no charge if staying for just the speaker. A $15 fee will be charged to those staying for breakfast.

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club itself can be found online at www.rbsunrise.org.