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  • Fall Fundraising Auction Nov 5 -  A good event! Thanks to everyone who supported Sunrise Rotary's projects. 
     
  • Join us Nov 11.  Our District Governor Jeff Hassman will join us.  A short Board Meeting will follow with Jeff. 
     
  • Metro Rotary Community Blood Drive Nov 8-13.  See signup story below. 
     
  • Salvation Army Bell Ringing by our Club - watch for the date.
     
  • Sunrise Rotary holiday party-  Dec 9 at 6pm at Biagi's.  Watch for the signup. 
     
  • Our weekly meetings are at Matthew 25 201 3rd Ave SW. Cedar Rapids.  Zoom is not offered except by advance request. 
Sunrise Rotary Club President Changes
 
Theresa Mickelson stepped up to President of our club, effective July 1.  She awarded the president plaque to outgoing President Mary Schell.   Thank you Mary for your work during this challenging past year! 
 
 
We also recognized Anne Wilson, Co-President 2019-2020 with her plaque. Thank you Anne!
 
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!!
Karen Nemecek - Paul Harris Award
Karen Nemecek - our Club Treasurer - recieved her third Paul Harris Award.   Thank you for supporting Rotary Foundation, Karen!  
3 Sunrise District Grants - Time get working! 
Three grants are approved. We will have a lead Rotarian on each grant as we work as a team, together. 
  • Catherine McAuley Center - Child care facility for children of immigrants, while their parents are in classes. Mary Schell leading this today.
  • AbbeHealth/Aging Services - Connecting the older folks in our commuity to others with technology. We need a Leader.
  • ChildServe - Providing learning/testing tools for this organization to serve their kids. Rachel Rigdon leading.
Our Board will review the budget and the Fall Fundraiser results to activiate the next grant project.
 
Volunteering is an essential parts of these grants and our club:
  • Volunteering members with the 3 grant organizations. The engages us with serving our community. 
  • Raise your hand to lead our Community Service projects. Doug has led us well to this point. 
Catherine McAuley Center child care room looks like this today.  Immigrant clients need this room updated for children during their classes.  New tables and chairs, security cameras, and tablet electronics will be ordered soon, for better care of the kids.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 2017.  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!!
 
 
 
Zoom Link for Thursday Club Meetings
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 867 0109 1437
Password: Sunrise
 
Dial in:  +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbGoc7sSA8
Meeting ID: 867 0109 1437
Dial in Password: 5262587
 
Speakers
Nov 11, 2021
Our District Govornor Visit.
Nov 18, 2021
Great Harvest Bread Company
Nov 25, 2021
NO Sunrise Meeting
Dec 02, 2021
Exciting New Developments in CR Metro!
Dec 09, 2021
at Biaggis Resturant
Dec 30, 2021
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year ! !
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Youth Protection Officer
 
Treasurer
 
Programs Chair
 
Foundation Chair
 
District Grant Writer
 
Membership Chair
 
Service Chair
 
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Club Information
Cedar Rapids Sunrise
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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Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids Sunrise
PO Box 2841
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2841
Club 17230  District 5970