Peace Pole Installation Ceremony
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning!
I'm honored to serve as the club’s president for the 2025–26 Rotary Year. Guided by Rotary International’s Presidential Message “Unite for Good,” we come together to create lasting change both locally and globally.
Whether you're drawn to service projects, global initiatives, or fun and meaningful fellowship, there’s a place for you here. We’re People of Action making a difference in Carpinteria and beyond.
Join us for a meeting, build friendships, grow as a leader, and help us do good together!
Stephen Gerteis
President, 2025-26
Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning
Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning Opens Grant Applications for 2026
Local non-profit organizations serving the Carpinteria community are invited to apply for financial support through the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning’s annual grant program. A total of $20,000 in funding is available, with individual grants anticipated to range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Applications must be submitted by April 22, 2026. Grant recipients will be honored at the club’s annual award event on May 6, 2026.
Beach Clean-Up
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning is excited to announce a beach clean-up event on Sunday, July 6, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The entire community is invited to join this effort to protect our ocean from holiday litter. Participants will gather at the beach located at the end of Elm Avenue, and everyone is encouraged to bring gloves and buckets for collecting trash.
