Welcome to the Rotary Club of Burbank Sunrise, a 2021-2022 and 2023-2024 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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This past weekend Rotary held its President Elect Leadership Seminar and we couldn’t be more proud of our area graduates Renee from Glendale Sunrise, Scott from Burbank Noon, and Kelli from Burbank Sunrise, and their fellow president elects  led by District Governor Elect Brady!!  The future looks bright for Rotary!! 
 
Food Drive for BTAC
Burbank Sunrise collected food and personal hygiene products for Burbank Temporary Aid Center! So proud to be a supporter of our community! 
 
Congratulations Sunrise Rotarians 
Great meeting Tuesday morning with our DRFCC Karen Greenberg and our Polio and Endowment Chair Glenn Gomez  thanks for visiting our club today and presenting our Rotary Sustaining 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club Banner! They also presented Maye with her Paul Harris plus 8 pin and president Chris with her Paul Harris plus 5 pin!! Congratulations!!! 
 
Costa Rica Humanitarian Trip
Burbank Sunrise was in the house for the 2026 Humanitarian Trip in Costa Rica! We painted, planted, built desks & chairs, repaired desks, beautified parks, installed fencing, and distributed backpacks and school supplies. Mostly we shared fellowship with each other and Rotarians from over 30 clubs who attended and Rotarians from District 4240 in Costa Rica. We danced, laughed, zip lined, rode ATVs, did a crocodile safari, visited a rainforest, had amazing dinners, and had a great time doing it!
 
5th Annual Young at Heart Show
While some of the club was in Costa Rica, the rest of the club put on our 5th annual Young at Heart show for 150 seniors at Joselyn Adult Center. With a country theme, it was a boot stomping good time! With the talents of Rat Pack Ricky channeling Johnny Cash, comedian Mary Gallagher, and our very own Valentine Singers, we put the fun on center stage delighting the crowd! There were special ticket prizes and surprise roses and polio dogs handed out as well as a goody bag for every attendee!
 
Interact Doing Good in our Community
The Burbank Sunrise Interact Club at John Burroughs High created 12 Birthday Kits that Home Again LA staff will use to celebrate the children living in their shelter. Every child deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and special on their birthday, no matter their living situation. Because of these amazing young people, these children will experience joy, laughter, and a moment that feels just for them. Congratulations on a wonderful project!
 
Trivia night Fundraiser
Join us for this important fundraiser supporting scholarships for area High School Seniors!!
 
Glendale Kiwanis Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Burbank Sunrise was out in support of Glendale Kiwanis joined by Rotarians from Burbank Noon and Glendale Sunrise at their wine tasting fundraiser at Vendome Liquor! We are all united in our efforts to do good in our communities!!
 
Ponies to End Polio
Burbank Sunrise was in the house for the Ponies to End Polio at Santa Anita Racetrack raising funds for Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio! Rotary District 5280 teamed up with District 5300 raising funds for Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio. Guests enjoyed yummy food, drinks, and horse racing. Amazing opportunity for friendship and fellowship! 
 
DG Alex’s Home Club Visit
Fabulous eventing celebrating District Governor Alex Parajon’s final official club visit at his home club Glendale Sunrise!
 
Sip and Stuff Event
Supported the Rotary Club of Downtown Los Angeles at their annual Sip and Stuff Build a Bear extravaganza! We built bunnies, bears, and dinosaurs for pediatric patients! Guests enjoyed adult beverages, wine, food, giveaways, games, and entertainment at one of Downtown LA’s most exclusive private clubs!
 
Holiday Party with Thai Town Rotary
Burbank Sunrise enjoyed an evening at the Rotary Club of Thai Town Holiday Celebration at Violet Cactus in Burbank!  We were treated to an enchanting flute performance of Christmas tunes, amazing Thai cuisine, fellowship, and of course it wouldn’t be a Thai Town party without Karaoke!!
 
Santa Day at Kids Community Dental Clinic 
Burbank Sunrise was in the house for the Kids Community Dental Clinic Santa Day. Complete with our very own Santa and Mrs Claus, we provided gifts and food to support families at the holiday. Big day for Burbank Sunrise since we had two events. Rotarians and members of our John Burroughs High School Interact Club were on hand to make the day amazing!!
 
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Christine Hodges
President Elect
Kelli Lowers
Immediate Past President
Norma Brolsma
Treasurer
David Carletta
Secretary
Janice Lowers
Club Service
David Carletta
Community Service
Lorna Tyndall
Vocational Service
Teresa Fulper
International Service
Janice Lowers
Youth Service
Lynette Smith
Rotary Foundation
Ian Waterhouse
Membership
Christine Hodges
Public Relations
Kelli Lowers
Sergeant at Arms
Christine Hodges
Fundraising Chair
Joanne Peterson
Peace Chair
Victoria Clark
Sergeant-at-Arms
Michael Pomeroy
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