Welcome to the Rotary Club of Burbank Sunrise, a 2021-2022 Club of Excellence for Rotary District 5280! We are a non-profit service club actively involved in humanitarian efforts in our community and the world! Come to one of our meetings and see what we are all about. Rotary is a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change. Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. 
 
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"Great things happen when good people come together." Paul Harris

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:15 AM
Another Broken Egg Cafe
250 E Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502
United States of America
*****Our club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday on Zoom and the 2nd and 4rd Tuesday at Another Broken Egg Cafe at 250 E Olive in Burbank. The 5th Tuesdays in any month we hold a social. Email us for more info at Burbanksunriserotary@gmail.com
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Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Fun night @ Vendome Wines & Spirits for our Wine Tasting Fundraiser. Thank you everyone who came and supported our club’s event. Special shout out to Joe at Vendome for the gorgeous basket donations and #nothingbundtcakes for the delicious desserts!!
 
 Magic Show at Club Meeting
At our club meeting yesterday, we were treated to an amazing show by Glendale Sunrise Rotarian and member of the Magic Castle, Stephen Ropfogel! We were blown away!!! 
 
Club of Excellence 
Past District Governor Makiko Nakasone presented Past President Lynette and our club with the 2024/2024 Club of Excellence Banner!! We are so proud to have earned this honor, one of only 3 clubs in our District!!
 

 
 
Backpack giveaway 
Saturday morning we had the opportunity to give out backpacks, school supplies, and books at a giveaway at Kids Community Dental Clinic!!
 
Club Fundraiser 
Come out and join us at Tequilas in Burbank! 20% of regular menu items go to our club all day!! Bring a photo of this flyer and support our club’s work in the community!!
 
Burbank HS Scholarship Presentation 
Burbank Sunrise Rotary was pleased to present their Jack Forsch Memorial Scholarships to Andranik Bilbulyan, Abbas Darwick, Amanda French, Joy Barlin, and Yesenia Díaz from Burbank High School! So proud of them!!
 
Scholarship Presentation 
Burbank Sunrise Rotary was honored  to present the Jack Forsch Scholarship to Mabyn Kim and Taylor Bertman. The Liz Carletta Memorial Scholarship from Burbank Sunrise was awarded to Sophia Hughes. Congratulations to these dedicated students at Village Christian School.
 
Guest Rotarian 
Burbank Sunrise Rotary was pleased to host Ajay Kale President Nominee from the Rotary Club of Pune Katraj in India. He was accompanied by his wife Ann Vinaya and Annet Pranav who just graduated from USC. Thank you to DGE Albert Hernandez, who also attended.
 
JBHS Scholarship Presentation 
Burbank Sunrise Rotary presented Jack Forsch Scholarships to talented JBHS students Noah Castiel and Lauren Matlock who are also members of our Interact Club!! So proud of them!
 
Scholarship Presentation 
Burbank Sunrise was proud to present the John Eshbach Memorial Scholarship to Abree Giron from Monterey High School. The $1000 scholarship will help her take those first steps towards achieving her dream of working in the studio industry. Congratulations Abree!!!
 
Club of Excellence
Great day for Burbank Sunrise at the District Conference!! Thank you to District Governor Makiko Nakasone for awarding our club the Club of Excellence for Rotary year 2023/2024 for medium clubs! Congratulations to President Lynette on a great year!!
 
District 5280 2024 Conference 
Burbank Sunrise is in the house for the Rotary District 5280  Conference at the Historic Biltmore Hotel. Last night we went to The Wolves for cocktails followed by dinner at the Perch!
 
Breakfast Fundraiser 
Thank you to all who came out and supported our breakfast fundraiser at the VFW!! Your support helps our club continue to do good in the community!
 
Bingo with Calabasas Rotary
Burbank Sunrise supported Calabasas Rotary at their Bingo fundraiser on Sunday! Afterwards we celebrated our wins at Sagebrush Cantina!
 
Karaoke with Burbank Noon
Burbank Sunrise was out in voice to support the Burbank Noon Club at their karaoke fundraiser! Kudos to our friends for a fun event!!
 
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Norma Brolsma
President Elect
Christine Hodges
Immediate Past President
Lynette Smith
Treasurer
Juan Guillen
Secretary
Janice Lowers
Club Service
David Carletta
Community Service
Victoria Clark
Vocational Service
Teresa Fulper
International Service
Janice Lowers
Youth Service
Lynette Smith
Rotary Foundation
Ian Waterhouse
Membership
Norma Brolsma
Public Relations
Kelli Lowers
Peace Chair
Christine Hodges
Sergeant at Arms
Christine Hodges
Fundraising Chair
Joanne Peterson
Sergeant-at-Arms
Michael Pomeroy
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