We meet In Person

Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.

Matthew 25 Groundswell Cafe

201 3rd Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
United States of America

We are meet at Matthew 25 Groundswell Cafe. Order your breakfast on your way into the meeting, as our guest!

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Highlights

Programs/Events:

> April 18: We go on a trip! We meet at 7am at the Hallmar Innovation Center, 8900 C Ave NE

> April 20: Saturday clean up of the Ellis Park Shakespeare Garden. Meet at 9 AM.

> April 25: Freedom Festival is coming... Learn what's planned for this year. Karol Shepherd

> May 2: Mehgen MacDougall - Linn County Master Gardener "Planning and Planting your 2024 Gardens!"

Recent Highlights:

> April 11: Thanks to Phil Wasta of the MedQuarter SMID. The new SMID plan was reviewed as just-approved by the City of Cedar Rapids.

> April 4: Brandon Blankenship of ProCircular told us about our personal digital security and how his company helps businesses. https://www.procircular.com/

Program/Speaker suggestions are always welcome. Contact Bruce Lindholm or email CRSunriseRotary@gmail.com
We hold our weekly meeting at 7am Thursdays at Matthew 25, 201 3rd Ave SW. Cedar Rapids. All are welcome!

Sunrise Rotary at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids

March 14 Sunrise Rotary gathered at the NewBo City Market in "Rotary Hall"

Julie Parisi, Exec Director, shared plans for the future expansion plans recently announced. Exciting changes are coming!

Rotary International Conference in Minneapolis!

Great News from our District Governor:

I am excited to share that the 120th Rotary International Convention will be hosted just to our north in Minneapolis, MN May 26-30, 2029!

More than 15,000 Rotary members and participants from around the world will gather in the Twin Cities to connect, learn from each other and various experts, and share ideas for bringing positive, lasting change to communities across the globe.

Along with our sister District 6000, I have expressed to the host committee that D5970 will assist where needed. In my visits this year I have spoken about how RI Conventions have influenced me personally and how they show the impact Rotary has around the globe.

I invite you to take advantage of this opportunity, when it’s so close, to experience what a difference Rotarians make worldwide!

Flight to End Polio Report

ONE ENGINE, TWO PILOTS
AND A 2:1 DONATION MATCH

After nearly 90 days they are HOME!!!!

Cedar Rapids Gazette front page article April 9: Read or Print PDF

https://www.flighttoendpolio.com/#

Use this link to Donate! Contribute to Rotary Foundation - Polio Fund!

Read their story, see photos, share the Facebook page with friends. https://www.facebook.com/flighttoendpolio

Peter Teahen and John Ockenfels raised awareness for polio eradication by piloting a single engine aircraft all the way around the globe!

Peter and John departed from Cedar Rapids, Iowa May 5, 2023 in a Cessna T210M (single engine) airplane. Along the way, they attended events and encourage support of ending polio forever throughout the world.

YOU can promote the completed flight, start conversations, and encourage Polio funds for Rotary with friends and strangers!

Rotarians and friends in D6000 and D5970 are promoting awareness and this fundraising effort. Donations will go toward PolioPlus Fund.

Peter and John arrived home July 30 and are reunited with their spouses!

The crowd moving out to greet the brave Rotarian pilots!

Scramble Fore Kids Golf Event

Scramble for Kids May 25 was a great event on an ideal-day for golf! 25 foursomes completed their rounds, a great Texas Roadhouse BBQ dinner, and boosted our Silent Auction. The final report will come soon. We enjoyed the company of some FHF families at dinner! Their board worked the even through the day.

The event benefitted and raised awareness of "Families Helping Families" (FHF) serving in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding areas AND Sunrise Rotary.

Families Helping Families is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Read more here .

A round of golf included included:

Beat the Pro Drive
Hole in One Contest
Chipping Contest
Putting Contest
Prizes
Silent Auction
Texas Roadhouse BBQ Supper

Sponsorships including on-course business signs.

Watch for Event Photos soon on our Cedar Rapids Sunrise Facebook Page and look for Sunrise Rotary Golf to return in May 2024!

Czech Village Sign Repainted by Lynette Markofski

Lynette Markofski completed repainted the west-end Czech Village sign! Thank you Lynette!!

Before

After

The 3 Sunrise Rotary Community Grants Completed in 2022.

Sunrise Rotary awarded these THREE grants. They were funded 50% by our fundraising and 50% by the Rotary Foundation.

Catherine McAuley Center. Equip their new childcare center, enabling parents to learn without distractions.
Abbe Health/Aging Services. Prepare at-home older adults to use tablets to connect to others.
ChildServe Coralville. Assist with purchasing Speech Therapy Apps to help non-verbal children.

Sunrise Rotarian volunteers engaged on completing these projects AND volunteered with the organizations in their critical work.

K9 Acres Tree Planting - Complete!

Rotarians helped to plant 26 trees (1-2" trunks) at the K9 Acres off-leash park.

Thank you everyone invovled.

Rotary Voices: Read stories of service from around the world

Enjoy Rotary "Stories of Service" from around the World!

Welcome to Rotary Voices, the official blog for members of Rotary International.

blog.rotary.org

Why we are in Sunrise Rotary

When asked this morning, "why are you a member of the Sunrise Rotary?" here are some member responses:

-"I like the impact we have locally AND internationally"
-"Carrying out service above self."
-"I like the local service projects and the community relationship that comes from serving."
-"It's an opportunity to grow in leadership and make a difference in the lives I care about."
- "Interpersonal development, networking, and making a difference."
-"Learning about local organizations and the services they provide this community."

We invite you to be part of the exciting service projects, amazing network, and morning breakfast meetings. If you are interested in learning more, please message us! Visit our Sunrise Rotary Facebook Page to learn more! Contact us at CRSunriseRotary@gmail.com.

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Mercy Staff. Click open to Read More

Apr 18, 2024 7:00 AM

Tour will be AT the Mercy Innovation Center for Aging and Dementia

Saturday Earth Day Project at Ellis Park

Apr 20, 2024

Shakespeare Garden Cleanup

Cedar Rapids Freedom Fest - Karol Shepherd

Apr 25, 2024 7:00 AM

Freedom Fest 2024

Mehgen MacDougall - Linn County Master Gardener

May 02, 2024 7:00 AM

Planning and Planting your 2024 Gardens!

Christine Smart

May 09, 2024 7:00 AM

Downsizing! Simplify our lives...

Matthew Arndt -

May 16, 2024 7:00 AM

Meet us at the "Cultivate Hope Urban Farm" - What's Happening this year!?

Families Helping Families Golf Fundraiser!

May 23, 2024 11:00 AM

Registration Site will be posted soon!

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Are you looking for a way to engage in the Cedar Rapids area community? Serve alongside some great Rotarians!

Check us out. Visit our weekly meetings, any Thursday morning at 7:00 AM. Just walk in - breakfast is on us. Matthew 25/Groundswell Cafe. 201 3rd Street SW, Cedar Rapids IA

Contact us directly. Click to Email CRSunriseRotary@gmail.com or our Membership Chair, Eric Harris

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Not sure yet which club to consider? Start your inquiry at our Rotary Leads portal and we will talk and point you to one or more clubs.