Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club

05/09/2026

Serving Those Who Serve Us!

On May 6th, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club had the absolute honor of hosting a barbecue lunch for the incredible firefighters at OCFA Station 18 and Tranuco Canyon.

These brave men and women stand ready 24/7 to protect our homes, our families, and our beautiful canyons. While they protect us we wanted to take Mom to serve them!

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to the Orange County Fire Authority for your courage, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. You are true heroes!

04/18/2026

Guest Speaker Kevin Gocke overcame a stroke and a brain bleed 13 1/2 years ago. He was just 21 and after a life-saving brain surgery, he was in a coma. So young to lose the ability to do the things he loved; music, snowboarding, and more. With full left-side paralysis, Kevin had a grim prognosis, but kicked down every barrier with his dedication and discipline using nutrition and fitness.

Kevin's company, Live Poised, provides Fitness for the Injured. He provides a supportive community both online and in person. This isn't just about recovery; it's about a holistic approach that includes education, nutrition, fitness, mental wellness, and a strong support network. Live Poised is all about reclaiming life post-trauma by harnessing inner strength, empathy, and determination.

Kevin's goal is to inspire others to persevere and triumph through their own life trauma, which may come in many different forms.

Club members were inspired by his story of strength and selflessness and his desire to help others by what he has learned through his own journey.

Kevin is pictured with President-Elect, Allison Peterson.

04/16/2026

The Wednesday, "Tax Day," evening meeting social at the Craft House was a great success. We are proud to be supporting local businesses.14 MBSR club members attended along with 8 guests. Wonderful camaraderie and fellowship was had by all! Thanks to everyone who was able to come and make this evening so enjoyable!

04/13/2026

Ladies and Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES...
WE HAVE A WINNER!

Our drawing was held Saturday, April 11 at 4:30pm. The winner of the Grand Prix of Long Beach Founders Package (a VIP 3-day weekend for 5 people) is Joe Soto, Past President of San Juan Capistrano Rotary! Congratulations Joe!

04/10/2026

From Rotary International to our own Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary.

What if the real challenge isn't membership, but relevance?

Leonardo Mangoldt saw this firsthand across communities in Argentina and recognized that growing membership and strengthening community impact go hand in hand. Inspired by this, he and his club focused on creating more opportunities for service and belonging.

The result? Eight new Rotary clubs, three new Interact clubs, and Rotary returning to communities where it had disappeared.

Find the full story: https://on.rotary.org/4mA6Awh

04/10/2026

🔥🔥🔥HOT NEWS!!!🔥🔥🔥
LESS THAN 100 TICKETS ARE SOLD!

The drawing to win a $3,000 VIP weekend at the Grand Prix of Long Beach for FIVE PEOPLE is on April 11!
DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE!
🎟️ 1 for $50
🎟️ 3 for $100
⏳ Drawing is April 11 — don’t miss it!
This is your shot at VIP access, pit passes, and a race weekend you’ll never forget…
👉 Grab your tickets NOW or watch someone else take your spot 😏
FOR FASTER RESPONSE, EMAIL:
[email protected] with "Grand Prix" in the subject line.
🏁 Ready. Set. WIN.

04/08/2026

🏁🔥 START YOUR ENGINES… THIS IS YOUR LAST SHOT! 🔥🏁
This isn’t just any opportunity drawing… this is your chance to WIN a $3,000 VIP experience at the legendary Grand Prix of Long Beach 😎
💥 THE VIP PACKAGE INCLUDES FOR FIVE PEOPLE:
🏎️ 3-Day Grandstand Tickets
🍾 Founders Club Access
👀 Paddock + Pit Passes
🍴 Food + Drinks
🚗 VIP Parking
Basically… you’ll be living like a racing insider while everyone else is stuck in the regular seats 👀
🎟️ TICKETS:
👉 1 for $50
👉 3 for $100 (because your odds deserve backup 😉)
⏳ BUT HERE’S THE DEAL… TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
🗓️ Drawing ends April 11
This is your chance to turn $50 into a weekend you’ll be talking about for years.
👉 Don’t wait. Grab your tickets NOW!
🏁 READY. SET. WIN.
FOR FASTER SERVICE, EMAIL:
[email protected]
https://monarchbeachsunriserotary.org/contact-us/

04/05/2026

The Easter Bunny at Pines Park sure knows how to throw a party! Tons of kids, an Easter egg hunt, magician, bubbles, and giggles galore. Thank you to the City of Dana Point for their great support, Stacks for the delicious pancake batter and sausage and Coffee Importers for the donation of the wonderful coffee. How lucky are we to have such great community partners!

Rotarians led the way with cooking, set up and sales. We had a great team of Interactors serving the food and beverages.

Lots of happy patrons! Happy Easter, Happy Passover, and blessings to all!

10/20/2025

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary benefits Elementary School in Baja with 4 projectors and screens for the betterment of education.

Rotary in Action! ✨