San Luis Obispo Daybreak

   California, USA

We provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through our fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.
In the News
Our upcoming guest speaker is Kimberly Walker, Founder and Creative Director for Nomada Hotel Group. From mid-century motels to a storied saloon, she directs the design and development for every Nomada project including their online sales. Her love of travel and hospitality began with a one-way ticket to London and now, many countries later, she incorporates the treasures collected from her life’s adventures into each Central Coast hotel's eclectic aesthetic. Kimberly's first venture into the hospitality industry began with a cozy wine bar and bistro housed within a historic brick building in downtown San Luis Obispo. She called the space 'Granada' because the original 'Hotel Granada' sign (circa 1922) still hung above it. Whether it’s a mid-century motel or a storied saloon, Nomada Hotel Group revives once-forgotten properties into modern boutique hospitality experiences on California's Central Coast. The collection includes: Farmhouse PasoGranada HotelHotel YnezNomada at Sea, and Skyview Los Alamos.
For the past 26 years, the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo Daybreak has supported advancing education for our local students and is proud to be offering Teacher Grants again in 2025. As in past years, we will be selecting successful applicants based upon their description of program and project needs, at a cost of $750 or less. 
 
The deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, February 26 at 4:00pm. Recipients will be notified in early March and the awards presentation will take place at our club meeting on Tuesday, March 18 from 7:00-8:30am. Please contact Teacher Grants Committee Chair, Will Almas, for more information.
With the support of our members and friends of Rotary through our annual fundraisers, we are pleased to once again offer grants to support our not-for-profit community. Applications are now being accepted from SLO County nonprofits that contribute to the well being of local residents. Areas of focus for our annual grants are on youth, education, families and seniors. Organizations will need to specify a project or program that provides services for San Luis Obispo city residents, have a current 501(c)3 status and be endorsed by a member in good standing with our Rotary club.
 
Applications must be submitted by Monday, March 3 (notifice to applicants to take place the week of March 10) and the awards presentation will take place on Tuesday, March 18 at our club meeting from 7:00-8:30am. Contact a club member or our Community Awards Committee Chair, Lucas Janetski, for more information.
Thursday, February 20 - Open House at Past President, Dave Nilsen's office, Obispo Wealth Management, 805 Aerovista, Ste. 206, 5:00-7:00pm.
 
Friday - Sunday, February 21 to 23 - PETS (President-Elect Training Seminar), Los Angeles.
 
Saturday, March 8 - District 5240 Training Assembly (online via Zoom).
 
Thursday, April 30 - Rotary Club of SLO Daybreak's 27th Anniversary!
 
Thursday - Sunday, May 1 to 4 - RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in Ojai; we are sponsoring four students to attend this annual leadership building event.
 
Saturday, June 14 - District 5240 Awards & Passing of the Torch, 11:00am-3:00pm.

This month, as we come together for the International Assembly and the Presidential Peace Conference, we celebrate The Magic of Rotary — a unique blend of global connection, vision, and action that empowers us to create lasting change.

One of the most inspiring examples is our Rotary Peace Fellowship program, a cornerstone of Rotary’s mission to build a more peaceful and just world.

For more than 23 years, Rotary Peace Fellowships have been transforming communities. Our Rotary Peace Centers, hosted at leading universities around the globe, have educated over 1,800 fellows who now work in more than 140 countries.

As we reflect on the achievements of our peace fellows and celebrate Rotary’s enduring commitment to peace, let us also recognize the role that everyone in our network of 1.2 million members plays in creating magic through service. Together, we can amplify our impact, inspire new generations of leaders, and build a brighter, more peaceful future.

Read the remainder of the RI President's message here.

Do you like to have fun? Enjoy hanging out with great people? Want to serve your local and international community? Pursue your philanthropic interests? Do you enjoy the dynamic of a small club with members that like to kick off the day with laughter and friendship? Did we ask about having fun? Then come visit our club! We have a goal this year to add at least 10 new members to bring their enthusiasm for "service above self" to our efforts.
 
Our club meets every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30am at Hoagie's, 1234 Monterey St. in San Luis Obispo. You don't have to be invited to attend, but if you know a Rotarian in our club, reach out to them and you can be their guest. (We have great breakfast meals of your choice!). Information about our club's activities, including the weekly lineup of speakers, can be found at slodaybreak.org and if you have questions, email us at slodaybreak@gmail.com. Come check us out, we'd love to meet you!
Show your SLO Daybreak pride, share it with others and don't miss out on any Rotary news, events, recognition, photos and club meeting announcements! Not on social media? Totally fine. Just bookmark and check out our club website regularly to stay in the know and please update your information with us and Rotary International as it changes. It's an important task that helps our club run smoothly. Any questions on how to access and update your information, contact Club Administration Director, Char Rosales, she can assist you. 
 
  • Is your personal/professional member profile up to date at SLODaybreak.org? Click hereWhy? Your fellow members and committee chairs want to be able to contact you, your Club President wants to celebrate milestones with you and your family and your Board of Directors needs your information to be correct for quarterly reporting to our District and Rotary International.
 
  • Are you following SLO Daybreak on Instagram? Click here. Why? See what we are up to with events, speakers and community service projects.
 
  • Have you "liked" SLO Daybreak's Facebook page? Click here. Why? See what our club and other clubs in SLO and in our District are achieving and make new friends with other Rotarians. 
 
  • Have you "liked" the District 5240 Facebook page? Click here. Why? Rotary is a local, regional and international service organization and our connectivity with our District leadership and the oversight of its 68 clubs brings us together with 1.4 million members in over 47,000 clubs all over the world.
 
  • Have you created a My Rotary account at Rotary.org? Click here. Why? My Rotary is where you can see your history in Rotary, your status in overall contributions to the Rotary International Foundation and how your impact is changing the world.

My District 5240 Rotary Family

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to wish you all a year filled with new opportunities, growth, and happiness. May this year bring you closer to your dreams, and may every day be a chance to learn, love, and create.

January is also Rotary’s Vocational Month, a time to reflect on the importance of work and service in our communities. It’s a reminder that our professional lives can make a meaningful difference in the world around us. Whether through mentorship, leadership, or simply doing our best in our chosen vocations, let’s all strive to make an impact.

We are also kicking off the second half of the 2024-2025 Rotary year with our District Foundation Gala! This is an exciting opportunity to come together and celebrate all the work we’ve done, and all that we will continue to accomplish. Hope you’ve saved the date ~ 01.25.2025Registration is now open. Don’t miss out on this special event. 

Here’s to fresh starts, continuing on bold goals, and finishing strong on our         2024/2025 Rotary Year!

As always, thank you for all that you do.

Rotary Is Love + Service = Magic of Rotary!

Always Yours in Service, 
Sherry Peckhoon Sim
Rotary District 5240 Governor 2024-2025
Rotary Club of Cayucos
Family and Friends of Rotary - thank you for making our 2024 Drive Thru BBQ a success! This fundraiser supports our student scholarships which will be awarded in Spring 2025 to local graduating high school students. 
 
We would like to thank this year's sponsors: American Riviera Bank (Dustin Reese), Carmel & Naccasha LLP (Victor Herrera), Covelop Collaborative Development (Pat Arnold), Hoagies (who also hosts our weekly meetings), Mustang Private Wealth (Ryan Olson), Richardson Sotheby's International Realty (Linda Wilson), Shalimar Restaurant (Aasim Sajjad) and The Sanctuary (Kevin Owens and the barbecue crew). When you see these folks or do business with them, please say, "thank you" for supporting our local youth!
We are proud to announce the recipients of our Student Scholarship awards for 2024 as well as the high school students we sponsored this year for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program. Congratulations to all and we look forward to seeing all that you will achieve in the future!
 
RYLA (San Luis Obispo High School):
 
Trevor Pearson
Liliana Puga
Joanna Rawlings
Caiden Ways
 
SCHOLARSHIPS:
 
San Luis Obispo High School - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships, sponsored by Chevron
Bianca Cadena - Biology
Samantha Marcos – Software Engineering
 
SLO High School
Kaylee Edwards – Psychology
Delilah Viayra - Business
 
Pacific Beach High School
Xiomara Cruz - Medicine
Katie Baltrama – Undecided
SLO Daybreak awarded, in the Spring of 2024, the following nonprofit organizations whose primary service area is San Luis Obispo, positively impacting the health, security and life building skills to residents of all ages:
 
Central Coast Junior Golf's First Tee program to provide financial assistance to low income youth
 
Friday Night Live for its Youth Alcohol Prevention Program serving middle and high school aged students
 
SLO Botanical Garden for its Family Free Days providing nature based educational programming
 
SLO Noor Foundation to provide medical, dental and vision care to disadvantaged and low income individuals
 
Congratulations and we thank these organizations, leaders, staff and volunteers for their contribution to the well being of our community.
Congratulations to this year's K-12 teachers who were awarded a grant to support youth education in San Luis Obispo! Local teachers applied for specific funding for specific programs and supplies to advance their students' skills. Here are the Winter 2023 recipients:
 
  • Dana McClish (Pacific Beach High School) - $600 for plumbing & electrical tools & equipment to learn the trade
  • Nicole Durrant (Hawthorne Elementary School) - $500 for a book giveaway system, allowing students to check books in and out of the classroom instead of the library
  • Tim Inglish (Laguna Middle School) - $363 for a projector and tech equipment for science experiments
  • Emily King (Teach Elementary School) - $279 equipment and tools for a cardboard building project
  • Deannie Greenelsh (Pacific Beach High School) - $500 for equipment and tools to enhance the students' art experience
  • Robert Donohue (Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School) - $500 for scientific calculators for math classes
  • Jessica Keach (Sinsheimer Elementary School) - $300 for a classroom rug for students to learn and engage on
  • Monica Reichmuth (Bishop's Peak Elementary School) - $476 for new stools/chairs for students to learn engage on
Club Information
SLO Daybreak

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m.
Hoagies Restaurant
1234 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
United States of America
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 a.m.
Our Mailing Address
P.O. Box 906
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
 
Club Executives & Directors
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Community Service
Membership
Club Administration
The Rotary Foundation
Youth Service
Sgt-At-Arms
Social Media
Teacher Grants
Community Awards
Guest Speakers Q1
Guest Speakers Q2
Guest Speakers Q3
Guest Speakers Q4
Executive Assistant Governor Group 4
Speakers
Kimberly Walker
Feb 18, 2025
Nomada Hotel Group
Meeting Responsibilities
February 18
Greeter
Lewis, Berni Ann
 
Inspiration
Nilsen, Dave
 
Flag Salute
Reese, Dustin
 
Photographer
Rosales, Char
 
Rotary Moment
Sicanoff, Steve
 
February 25
Greeter
Waterbury, Chris
 
Inspiration
Wilson, Linda
 
Flag Salute
Almas, Bill
 
Photographer
Coe, Leslie
 
March 4
Greeter
Beighley, Nancy
 
Inspiration
Cyr, Anne
 
Flag Salute
Duncan, Veryl Ann
 
Photographer
Griffith, Eric
 
Rotary Moment
Herrera, Victor
 
March 11
Greeter
Janetski, Lucas
 
Inspiration
Janetski, Matthew
 
Flag Salute
Lewis, Berni Ann
 
Photographer
Nilsen, Dave
 
March 18
Greeter
Reese, Dustin
 
Inspiration
Rosales, Char
 
Flag Salute
Sicanoff, Steve
 
Photographer
Waterbury, Chris
 
Rotary Moment
Wilson, Linda
 
March 25
Greeter
Almas, Bill
 
Inspiration
Beighley, Nancy
 
Flag Salute
Coe, Leslie
 
Photographer
Cyr, Anne
 
 
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