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We meet In Person

Thursdays at 7:00 AM

Matthew 25 Groundswell Cafe

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

We are meeting "live" at Matthew 25 Groundswell Cafe. A Zoom option is available to join remotely. Send an email for the link, to this address CRSunriseRotary@gmail.com

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Highlights -

Metro Rotary Pribyl Golf tournament for MS & HS youth. Aug 2-5. Recruit golfers.Volunteers are needed for a day! https://rotarypribylgolf.com/
CR West Rotary "Ball Drop" is underway. Buy balls and maybe your ball will win $3000 on Aug 7, 11AM drop @ CR Farmers Market! www.TheBigDropCR.com
Rotary Blood Donation Challenge! Aug 16-21. Set your appointment at www.bloodcenter.org. Mention Sunrise Rotary when you arrive.
Make-A-Wish Wish Upon a Par golf event was successful. Funds for about 2 wish kids were raised!
Our Meetings are at Matthew 25 201 3rd Ave SW. Cedar Rapids. (Zoom option continues)

Sunrise Rotary Grant Applications

Sunrise Rotary has been awarded these THREE grants. These will be 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 10 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 will be engaged to complete these projects AND to volunteer with the organizations in their critical work.

Make-A-Wish Golf Fundraiser

We had a great day July 8! Thank you everyone for your time and donations!

100 Golfers. 32 Sponsors. Funds 2+ Wish-kids raised!

Megan Lenss - Exchange Student Update

Megan joined us to update us on her journey and plans on July 29. Megan Lenss was our Outbound Rotary Exchage Student to Spain around 2016. Read about her progress and next step:

Megan was a University of Iowa Presidential Scholar. In addition to this rare distinction, Megan has now won a Fullbright Scholarship. Her graduate studies will be in Oceanography in Tromsø, Norway!!

Her UI profile carries details. https://international.uiowa.edu/news/ui-student-megan-lenss-awarded-fulbright-norway

Sunrise Rotarian of the Year Award

Eric Harris is our Rotarian of the Year for 2020-2021.

Eric has volunteered as our Membership Chair and since January as our Make-A-Wish Golf Event Chair. Thank you Eric for your service to our club and our community!!

Presidental Service Award

Our 2019-2020 Co-President was Anne Wilson. We presented her award - a little late. Thank you Anne for your service to our club and community.

Karen Nemecek - Paul Harris Award

Karen Nemecek - our Club Treasurer - recieved her third Paul Harris Award. Thank you for supporting Rotary Foundation, Karen!

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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Sunrise Rotary Supports Rotary Foundation

Posted by Todd Maternach