Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Celebrates Leadership and a Legacy of Service. On the evening of June 10th, members and guests of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary gathered at the Dana Point Women's Club for a memorable President's Transition Dinner, celebrating a remarkable year of service, fellowship, and community and International impact. Outgoing President Bob Zaza was recognized and applauded for his outstanding leadership during the 2025-2026 Rotary year. Through his dedication, vision, and commitment to Rotary's guiding principle of Service Above Self, the club continued its tradition of making a meaningful difference both locally and globally. Members expressed their sincere appreciation for a year marked by service, friendship, and accomplishment. The evening featured the presentation of numerous honors and recognitions, including Paul Harris Fellow awards, acknowledgment of board members and leadership volunteers, recognition of the Rotary Foundation Board of Directors, and several distinguished club awards. Honorees were celebrated for the commitment and contributions to rewards such as Distinguished Service Award, Contributor Award, Unsung Hero Award, Service Above Self Award, and the prestigious Rotarian of the Year award. District Governor-Elect Heidi Larkin- Reed inspired attendees with heartfelt remarks, thanking Rotarians for continually saying "yes" to service and leadership. Her message served as a reminder that Rotary's strength lies not only in the projects that undertakes, but in the willingness of its members to answer the call to serve others. The evening also acknowledged change in the club's incoming leadership. While Rotarian Allison Peterson had been elected to service president for the

A team of Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotarians were in the Monarch Butterfly habit early in the morning Wednesday, working shoulder to shoulder to add native plants to support our Monarch Butterflies that inhabit our Parks.

The City of Dana Point has been working with volunteer Habit Helpers and Habitat Ambassadors to expand and add native plants to City of Dana Point parks for Monarch butterflies and native pollinators. These habitats are essential for supporting a declining Monarch Butterfly population.