Kimberley Dickey, the Duane Arnold Solar project developer manager, presented their Duane Arnold I and II projects to our club earlier this year. From our warm reception for her, we were invited to visit the Duane Arnold Solar II project site under construction, in July. That project update is here. A recent public meeting introduced the Duane Arnold IV project, as reported here. It may be sized about the same at Duane Arnold I and II together. Cedar Rapids Gazette Photo
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Alliant Energy - Duane Arnold Solar News
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2024-08-19 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Year summary on June 25, 2024 President Lynette Markofski reviewed our many accomplishments of the 12 months ending. Incoming President Bob Schell received the president's gavel and our charter certificate. Club Secretary Ben Stutt was honored with Darrel Berry Rotarian of the Year award. Ben handled the Secretary duties AND led the Annual Sunrise Rotary Golf Fundraiser! Both were great accomplishments. Our new Rotary Year begins July 1. Congratulations to all Rotary Members and Rotary Families!
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Rotary Year Wrap Up!
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2024-07-02 05:00:00Z |
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Every year in the last week of June, Matthew 25 organizes volunteer teams from business, non-profits and clubs to work on home improvement projects. The homeowners are challenged with funding and physical abilities, and are grateful for project teams who can fix, paint, replace and 'clean up' older homes! Up to 150 volunteer team members from many organizations made a big difference every day that week. This year Sunrise Rotary members joined the Lin-Mar High School Robotics Team on a project, to clean up the landscaping of weeks, brush, dig out old steel fencing, remove/haul away some trash and planting grass and flowers. Photos of the boys (and our new President Bob Schell) highlight the "after" pictures. Lunch was served to the 150 volunteers at Matthew 25.
We forgot to get 'before' pictures of the yard!
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Sunrise Rotary "Transform Week" Project at Matthew 25
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2024-07-02 05:00:00Z |
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 Sunrise Rotary and Families Helping Families joined forces and hosted a great Golf Event on May 23 22 teams competed for fun-prizes on a beautiful spring day! A report will be coming from the golf committee and FHF in the week ahead.
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Families Helping Families Golf Event!
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2024-05-28 05:00:00Z |
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Sunrise and West Rotary Clubs joined the Shakespeare Garden volunteers April 20 for a clean up effort. The Shakespeare Garden is our 2024-2025 Linn County Rotary Community Project, funding major improvements and supported by ALL Eight Linn County Iowa Rotary Clubs! The metal gateway feature was fabricated by Marion/East Cedar Rapids Club, Rotarian Tom Barnes (Barnes Mfg, Marion, IA), and installed at the Ellis Boulevard entrance in June 2024! Other updated features are shown below.
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Shakespeare Garden
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2024-04-30 05:00:00Z |
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Annual Families Helping Families Golf FundraiserThe FUNDRAISING golf outing is May 23, 2024 at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. Noon start. We are once again partnering with Families Helping Families of Iowa, Inc. https://familieshelpingfamiliesofiowa.org/
Families Helping Families (FHF) is a unique nonprofit organization located in Cedar Rapids that serves all of Iowa’s Children in Foster Care or adopted from foster care. There are about 10,000 children in the state of Iowa living in foster care. Children enter the foster care system abruptly and without chances to collect any of their belongings and may not return home for days, weeks, months or ever again. The trauma of living in an unsafe home, coupled with the removal from their home adds layers of hurt in these young lives. Each year, FHF serves over 3,000 children across the state. FHF aims to help provide some of the most basic needs, along with programs intended to help kids gain confidence, education and memories that are positive throughout their journey. FHF does this by offering programs like a free Clothing Closet, Shoe Voucher Program, Haircut Voucher Program and Senior Picture Program. When a child enters a foster home, often with no clothing than the clothes on their back, these programs aim to help meet the most basic needs. FHF also has other programs such Spread Your Wings, Soaring Towards Success and Senior Celebration are geared to help build confidence, social skills, relationships, and educational success. These kids deserve to have the best possible outcomes for their future, despite being in a situation that is not their fault. The FHF goal is to help them thrive in spite of the challenges they face. All money raised to support FHF is through grant awards, corporate sponsorships, or individual donors! FHF could not do the work they do in our community without the support of local community members investing in the lives of foster youth! Cedar Rapids Sunrise Rotary will request a local Rotary grant and Rotary Foundation matching funds. Printable Event Flyer is here
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Families Helping Families Golf Fundraiser!
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2024-04-16 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary District Conference June 7-8 2024
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2024-03-20 05:00:00Z |
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 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!
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Sunrise Rotary at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
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2024-03-12 05:00:00Z |
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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!
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Rotary International Conference in Minneapolis!
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2024-02-07 06:00:00Z |
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Invite your friends and come out on Feb 15 at 5:30pm. Its at Red Cedar Advisory. Download a copy of this flyer to send with your invitation! Here Questions? Email CRSunriseRotary@gmail.com
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Celebration Fundraiser!
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2024-01-31 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary Business Advisory Roundtable Tuesday, October 17th - 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Biaggi's Speaker Patrice Carroll President & CEO ImOn Communications "My Life Story and Lessons Learned" Patrice has been a leader in the telecommunications industry for more than 30 years. She served as Group Vice President of Business Development and General Manager of Advanced Technology Services at McLeodUSA, Senior Vice President of Communications Services Engineering at WorldCom Communications and Vice President of Enhance Service Engineering at MCI Communications. Patrice has been named among the telecommunications industry’s Top 100 most powerful executives and Most Powerful Women every year since 2020 by Cablefax Magazine.
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Sunrise Rotary Roundtable - Oct 17
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2023-10-03 05:00:00Z |
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We congratulate Theresa Mickelson earning a
"Citation for Meritorious Service" from the The Rotary Foundation. Presenting are District Foundation Chair John Wasta and District Governor Don Meyer! Congratulations and THANK YOU Theresa!
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Award for Theresa Michelson
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2023-05-17 05:00:00Z |
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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 DriveHole in One ContestChipping ContestPutting ContestPrizesSilent AuctionTexas 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!
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Scramble Fore Kids Golf Event
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2023-05-01 05:00:00Z |
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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 Use this link to Donate! Contribute to Rotary Foundation - Polio Fund! 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!
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Flight to End Polio Report
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2023-03-19 05:00:00Z |
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Lynette Markofski completed repainted the west-end Czech Village sign! Thank you Lynette!! Before After
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Czech Village Sign Repainted by Lynette Markofski
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2022-12-14 06:00:00Z |
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Our in-bound Rotary Exchange Student - Alvaro - arrived August 21 2022 from Argentina. He is attending Cedar Rapids Kennedy HS. He working on his classes, and finished his remote Argentina class. He is equipped as any teen is, with a KHS Activity App/Pass, a cell phone Sim card, and his CRB&T "teen" bank account we support. His English skills improved a lot! He is a delightful, happy young man. Rob and Sara his current and second family. Lynette and Andy will host him in May -June. Alvaro completed the winter wrestling season. Now he is in Track. His USA Bus Tour with exchange students begins mid-June!
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Exchange Student "Alvaro" in his 2nd Term
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2022-08-31 05:00:00Z |
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Sign up today to donate at the Labor Day Rotary Blood Donation Challenge! The end of summer brings the need for fall donations! Donating at this time is especially important. The Labor Day weekend causes regular donations to drop at the Donor Centers. Donating at our challenge will help to combat those drops and make sure that the supply remains steady! As special summer THANK YOU, all donors will receive a $10 gift card (options include Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Subway and more) OR 500 bonus points to the Impact Donor Store to spend on cool donor gear! Labor Day Rotary Blood Donation Challenge September 5 – September 10 Cedar Rapids Donor Centers Click on the location above where you want to schedule your donation or call (800) 747-5401. To find another location that works for you, click here Donors say at Check-in you are there for the “Cedar Rapids Rotary Challenge” and Rotary will be credited. We hope to see you there!
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Rotary Blood Drive Challenge Sept 5-10
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Bruce Lindholm
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2022-08-16 05:00:00Z |
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Sunrise Rotary thanks the many golfers, sponsors, volunteers and our Wish Child who joined together for a great day of golf, May 26! Hunters Ridge Course was perfect, the rain stayed away and fun was had by all! Our fundraising reached $26,000! Our Facebook 2022 event post is here Check out the event photos taken and donated by Wayne Anderson of WGAMedia Production.
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2022 Make-A-Wish Fundraiser Success!
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2022-06-01 05:00:00Z |
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The Catherine McAuley Center has a mission to welcome and support immigrants to our community. Their scope covers many areas included education. Sunrise Rotary has completed the last steps of our grant to the Children's Learning Center at Cathering McAuley Center (CMC). Our grant equipped the room with furniture, safety equipment, learning materials, and toys. Children will use the room while their immigrant parents are in classes at the center. Rotarians have volunteered time working at the CMC as well. They welcome more voluteers if you dedicate your time!
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Catherine McAuley Center Grant Completed
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2022-05-31 05:00:00Z |
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Times 11:00 AM Check in
12:00 PM Tee-off Location Hunter's Ridge Golf Course, 2901 Hunters Ridge Road , Marion, IA, 52302 Join the Cedar Rapids Sunrise Rotary in making wishes come true at the annual Wish Upon A Par golf tournament! Your entry includes: 18 holes of golf, use of driving range, gift bags, and dinner following golf. Early bird entry fees are $500 per foursome (going up to $600 on May 1). Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Register On-Line directly at Make-A-Wish:
Or, register by mail, with the downloadable Registration Form including Sponsorships. Mail along with a check/payment information to: Cedar Rapids Sunrise Rotary P.O. Box 2841 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 Checks can be made payable to Make-A-Wish Iowa, C/O Cedar Rapids Sunrise Rotary. Questions? Contact CRSunriserotary@gmail.com for more information.
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Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament - May 26 2022
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2022-04-19 05:00:00Z |
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 Are you looking for an easy way to support the community this Spring? Give blood at the next Rotary Blood Donation Challenge! Donors who give this spring will be able to help the community in two ways: - Donating blood will help up to four patients in our community and ensure that essential procedures do not have to be postponed
- For every donor that comes in, ImpactLife will plant a tree in their name to support reforestation efforts around the area
Rotary Blood Donation ChallengeApril 11 – April 16 The following week also counts!! The donation process is easy and only takes about an hour (with only 10 min spent on the donation bed). There is no substitute for donated blood! Cedar Rapids Donor Centers: Click on the location above where you want to schedule your donation or call (800) 747-5401. To find another location that works for you, click here ***All donors will also receive a $10 gift card (options include Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Subway, Home Depot, and Lowe’s) MASKS AND APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Thank you for supporting the community in this important way!
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April Rotary Blood Drive Challenge - continues!
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2022-04-05 05:00:00Z |
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Signup now! This is a first, all-Iowa Rotary Conference and celebration! April 22-23. Hyatt Regency in Coralville. Friday nite social/ Saturday.
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All Iowa Rotary Conference April 22-23
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2022-03-08 06:00:00Z |
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 Cedar Rapids Sunrise Rotary and Manchester Rotary Clubs enjoyed an evening of beer and fun with Franklin Street Brewing. We are celebrating the wonderful brewers of Iowa through our online fundraiser with the Cedar Rapids Sunrise Rotary and Manchester Rotary Clubs. Proceeds go towards club supported projects in both our communities. Beer & gift packs were distributed from:
Franklin Street Brewing Company at 116 S Franklin Street in Manchester Varieties Enjoyed: Drugstore Cowboy, Devil's Backbone Stout, Blueberry Book, Mango Fett, Burrington Brown Ale, Franktoberfest
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Virtual Beer Tasting Fundraiser - Cedar Rapids Sunrise and Manchester Rotary Clubs
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2022-01-26 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary Foundation Support: Rotary Rush Ends February 28. Four more Days! This is a program where a very generous Iowa donor will help you attain your first (or next level) Paul Harris Fellowship award. For more information, please click here. Talk to Bob Schell to get started. Our donor is offering a 1 Points to $1 Dollar Match to help a member get to their first or next Paul Harris Fellow level. In other words, for every $1.00 given 1 point is earned. $100 minimum gift is needed to begin. $500 maximum gift for matching. Your donation plus the match, must get you to the next level.
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Rotary Rush is On! Foundation Giving Incentive
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2021-12-06 06:00:00Z |
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Metro area Rotary Clubs are continuing our five year support committment for Prospect Meadows. Our fundraising efforts support our club committment! Here is a recent report from Jack Roeder: The final base of the Prospect Meadows vision is the Economic Impact of the weekend tournaments. This year’s highlights are listed below, and we will continue to increase all of the bullet points in 2022. - Over 10,000 hotel rooms were used in the area.
- A ten-million-dollar economic impact to the community.
- Over 800 teams from 17 different states, attended tournaments at Prospect Meadows this season.
- 112,000 people entered the gates at Prospect Meadows in 2021.
- Nearly 700 local youth baseball and softball games were played.
- 15 extra events were held, including the Metro High School tournament.
Even though we have many things to do and fundraising will always be top of mind for our organization, listed below are some of the improvements we have added to the facility since we opened in June of 2019. - June 1, 2020-Four permanent restrooms located near the main entrance were completed
- May 1, 2021-Opened a 2nd entrance for teams playing on the Transamerica Quad
- November 1, 2021-Anticipated completion of the front entrance building allowing all staff to work from offices on site
- November 30, 2021-Planting of 30 trees planned on grounds of complex to be completed
On behalf of the entire Prospect Meadows team, thanks again for your support of Prospect Meadows and we look forward to an even better year in 2022. Jack Roeder
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Rotary (Your!) Support for Prospect Meadows
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2021-12-06 06:00:00Z |
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 Thanks to EVERYONE who helped "ring the bell" for the community at Fareway Foods on First Avenue. Some of you brought family or friends. This is a great activity, increasing donor attention and donations to the many Salvation Army programs in our county.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing
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2021-11-21 06:00:00Z |
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Thank you for all who supported our Fall Fundraiser Event! Almost 70 attended in-person. Many items were donated. We shared fellowship, information about Rotary, enjoyed good food, Bingo, and 50/50. Lynette Markofski and her volunteers made the event run smooth. We will review the event, highs/lows, and results for a report. We have tentatively raised $6,165.
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A Great Fall Fundraiser!
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2021-11-09 06:00:00Z |
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Prospect Meadows Sports Complex has completed another season, the first "full" season since Covid-19 hit us. All Metro Rotary Clubs are contributing to the project on a 5 year donation plan as a joint project for every club. Jack Roeder, President/CEO prepared this 2021 report, as he shares the impact of Prospect Meadows on our community and groups who used the facility. There are commemorative balls available for the Rotary Wall shown below, if you wish to make a donation.
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Prospect Meadows Completes 2021 Season
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2021-11-03 05:00:00Z |
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Sunrise Rotary Fall Fundraiser Nov 5
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2021-10-27 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Community Blood Drive Nov 8 - 13
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2021-10-27 05:00:00Z |
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Rotarians helped to plant 26 trees (1-2" trunks) at the K9 Acres off-leash park. Thank you everyone invovled.
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K9 Acres Tree Planting - Complete!
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2021-08-31 05:00:00Z |
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> Oct 10 - 7AM: Karen Besler - Learn about the Mona Foundation - Educating kids around the world for 25 years. > Oct 17 - 7AM: Melissa Walker - Tanager Place
> Oct 24 - 7AM: "Open" contact us!
> Oct 31 - 7AM: Chad Schumacher- CR School Operations - plans, projects Events! Bingo at El Kahir Shriners Oct 24 5PM. Join us! - Recent Program and Event Highlights:
> Oct 3 - Shelly Mott, a great program on the Hoover Museum & Library expansion, rennovation project
> Sep 12 - Riverview Center, Sexual Assault Survivor Services. > Sep 5 - Joel Miller - Linn County Auditor: Fall Elections update and his 17 years as Auditor ending in December. > Aug 29 - Charity Tyler - New West Side Library plans were shared. Target opening is September 2026! We hold our weekly meeting at 7am Thursdays at Matthew 25, 201 3rd Ave SW., Cedar Rapids, Iowa All are welcome!
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Highlights
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2021-06-23 05:00:00Z |
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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.
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The 3 Sunrise Rotary Community Grants Completed in 2022.
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2021-06-14 05:00:00Z |
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Thank you all Rotarians and friends for donations. Donating from our group since the end of May brought in 15 donations! Our in-center drive will help up to 60 patients. Inventories are VERY low this month. There is a critical need for O-, O+, A-, A+, and B+! Thank you for donating this summer. Donors will really make a HUGE impact. The week before our drive actually had the lowest turnout of donors since the beginning of the pandemic. So our week could not have come at a better time.
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Rotary Blood Drive Report
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2021-06-14 05:00:00Z |
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We had a lead Rotarian on three grants this year. Funds given into our communites this year totalled $10,000. Thank you Rotarians for volunteering and donating to the Foundation. - Catherine McAuley Center - We refurbished a Child Care room for children of immigrants, while their parents are in classes. $5,126 Thank you Mary Schell!
- AbbeHealth/Aging Services - Connecting the older folks in our community to others with 5 iPad tablets. Gift bags were distributed. $1,942 Thank you Bob Schell!
- ChildServe - Providing learning/speech testing tools for this organization to serve their kids. $2,932 Thank you Rachel Rigdon!
Volunteering beyond the projects is an essential parts of these organizations and our club. The engages us with serving our community. Project 1 - Abbe Health-Aging Services to help seniors from being isolated Lindsay Glinn - Exec Director at Aging Services - Explaining their mission and work at our Rotary Club meeting April 7. > Lindsay Glinn recieving the 5 iPads Sunrise Rotary granted, to connect Seniors to families. Coe College students aid the seniors with setup and support. Project 2: Catherine McAuley Center child care room updates: Immigrant clients needed this room for children during the parent's classes. Our Rotary grant provided new tables and chairs, security cameras, fingerprint security reader, toys and tablet electronics, installed now for better care of the kids. Before: After:
Tables, chairs, shelves, staff computer, fingerprint reader, and safety cameras, kids games, educational materials, floor play mats. The tall shelf was not installed yet in this photo. Project 3: ChildServe in Coralville We helped to purchase speech imparement diagnostic Apps for to diagnose kids served by this Iowa organization. The "big check' was presented at their May 11 Donor Lunch by Rachel Rigdon and Bruce Lindholm.
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3 Sunrise Community Grants - Completed!
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2021-06-02 05:00:00Z |
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Sunrise Rotary is a community service partner with Matthew 25. Transform Week 2021: Matthew 25 gatheed 300-400 volunteers to help 22 low income homeowners with repairs in the Taylor and Time Check areas. "Transform a Home, Transform a Life". Read more here Sunrise Rotary joined the effort this year to volunteer at our community service partner. Thank you Rotarians!
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Matthew 25 Transform Week 6/21-25
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2021-05-19 05:00:00Z |
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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!!
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Megan Lenss - Exchange Student Update
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2021-04-23 05:00:00Z |
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We had a great day July 8! Thank you everyone for your time and donations! 100 Golfers. 32 Sponsors. Funds 2+ Wish-kids raised!
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Make-A-Wish Golf Fundraiser
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2021-04-15 05:00:00Z |
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This is the last week to purchase these Quackers! Pay by credit card. This year’s “Duck Pluck” will take place on May 1, 2021, virtually. The winning ducks will be plucked out of PDG Michelle Bell’s hot tub during the District Conference! Here’s how it works: - Each club and individuals from that club will be represented by a single duck in the race.
- The first three ducks to be plucked will be the winners. Once the winning three clubs have been determined a computer pick at random will occur to choose one winner of a Paul Harris Fellow designation for each of the three winning clubs.
- Each club participating in the race will receive Foundation Paul Harris Fellow points for the full amount of dollars contributed by the club through the purchase of ducks.
Ducks are $5 each with all funds contributed to The Rotary Foundation. CLICK HERE Pay on-line $5.42 each to cover the credit card fee.
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Rotary Foundation Duck Pluck - The Last Week!
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2021-03-23 05:00:00Z |
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Are you ready for the Rockin’ in Rockwell City virtual 2021 District Conference? The conference will be held via Zoom on Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1, 2021. Join on-line when you are able... If you need an incentive, check out these three reasons to attend this year’s virtual conference: It’s a virtual conference this year due to COVID-19. That means no need to dress up, travel, or spend additional money on your trip. Win, win, win! The conference committee has lined up a great set of speakers. Keynote speaker and lifetime Rotarian Michael Angelo Caruso’s interactive presentation will pump you up for Rotary, your career, and your daily life. Get a sneak peek at his expertise at www.michaelangelocaruso.com. Take away new perspectives! Every time a bunch of Rotarians get together, even virtually, we always generate exciting points of view, engaging ideas, and wonderful ways to give back. Through the presentations, breakout Zoom Rooms, and more, you’ll get the chance to meet and greet fellow Rotarians - safely. Sessions will be recorded for listening later as well.
We hope to see you virtually at the conference. Register today on the district website.
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Virtual District Conference April 20 - May 1
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2021-03-10 06:00:00Z |
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Our Rotary District is asked to support creation of a state-of-the-art Tissue/Skin Banking Facility in Jaipur, India. There is a grave need for this in Northern India, where none exists. A demand exists because of frequent kitchen fires due to loose clothing and unsafe kitchens. Sunrise Rotary is doing a 'virtual pass the hat' for any amount. Checks payable to The Rotary Foundation or cash will be collected. Just call or email Bruce Lindholm, Grants cooridator, to arrange a pickup of your donation by February 28. "Rotary Club of Jaipur Midtown" is partnering with our District.
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International Project - India Burn Clinic
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2021-02-07 06:00:00Z |
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The first annual Sunset Sledding Social was a blast. The snow was fast, the moon was full, the warming hut was hot, and about a dozen members, spouses and 2 kids gathered. Our Foundation Chair and President were caught on video at their downhill launchings:
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Sunset Social Sledding Report
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2021-02-07 06:00:00Z |
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Dave Murray has earned his Paul Harris Fellow +4 Award! Thank you Dave, for all your years of contributions to the Rotary Foundation's work in Cedar Rapids, the USA and the World. Dave recieved his new pin and certificate in-person at our February "Sunset Sledding Social" from Foundation Chair Bob Schell.
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Dave Murray Paul Harris Fellow Award
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2021-02-07 06:00:00Z |
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Sunrise Rotary is thankful and announces our latest Paul Harris Fellow Award. John Henke was presented his PHF+1 this week. Foundation Chair Bob Schell and President Mary Schell presented his new pin at John's Munson Electric office. Thank you John for supporting Rotary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, across the USA and the world!
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John Heneke Paul Harris Fellow Award
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2021-01-20 06:00:00Z |
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Imagine who we can help! Sunrise Rotary has a history of awarding District Grants to local and international organizations. Who can you nominate? Our next application will be due by June 2021. The grant will be presented between September 2021 - June 2022. This page gives basic District Grant information. The linked documents may be updated slightly for our next Rotary year. Contact Bruce Lindholm first to review your idea for our Local District Grants list.
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Send in your Sunrise Rotary Grant Ideas
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2021-01-07 06:00:00Z |
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December 15th we heard former Rotarian Josie Rozum, explaining recent dairy innovations a Dan and Debbie's farm operation. I hope to have a video link she shared, in a future Bulletin. Josie Rozum showed us her family's dairy operation and talked about Dan and Debbie's Creamery where products are developed, produced and sold. Its a family operation, from growing the cattle feed, the dairy cow herd, to their dairy products you purchase at HyVee.
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Dec 15: Dan and Debbie's Creamery and Dairy
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2020-12-15 06:00:00Z |
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Thanks to the many (27 tickets sold) who supported and joined our December 10 beer tasting. We heard the stories of the 6 beers we tasted. Iowa Brewing Company has a creative crew with a number of unusual techniques to produce their products. We have completed 2 tastings. Over $1000 has been raised in a fun way! Thanks to Thew Brewing and Iowa Brewing Company. Supporting our local businesses and Sunrise Rotary! All the profits are available for Sunrise Rotary programs, including college and RYLA scholarships for H.S. students. Join us next time!
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A Great December 10 Beer Tasting
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2020-12-15 06:00:00Z |
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District 5970 “Rotary Rush” is on! For the last few days of February the District is offering a significant incentive to all Rotarians who give to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund. Contact Bob Schell now to see how close you are to your first or next "Paul Harris Fellow level".
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Foundation Rotary Rush is ON! Dec > Feb
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2020-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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We congratulated Lynette Markofski with her Sunrise Rotarian of the Year Award! Lynette leads our club social and "fun" programs. She invents new activities and forums to enable our member-to-member connecting. We appreciate her fun loving outlook on life and brings that to our club activities! Nate Kass - Club Secretary presents the award to Lynette in October.
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Lynette Markofski is Rotarian of the Year!
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2020-10-29 05:00:00Z |
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We are happy to announce the Foundation 2 Sunrise Rotary Grant is complete! 3 new laptop computers were delivered to the Foundation 2 youth shelter in September. These are used for school work and to communicate with families. The staff was pleased to expand their capabilities with more students learning remotely. Rotary President Mary Schell, Foundation Chair Bob Schell and Grant coordinator Bruce Lindholm are shown below. We presented the payment to Matt Hayworth of Iowa Solutions, and the computers to the Foundation 2 Project Manager. Katie Curtis was present, for coordinating the grant at Foundation 2 and taking the picture.
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Foundation 2 Sunrise Rotary Grant is Completed!
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2020-09-29 05:00:00Z |
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The CR/Marion/Linn Rotary clubs will be working together on the Cedar Lake Trail Cleanup Oct 10 from 9am - 11am. Perhaps a social at the Sag Wagon will follow! Kindly register here as a GUEST. (Not essential to participate.) The city will provide tools. Bring gloves. You may want to purchase and bring a litter grabber. Work will include litter pickup, spreading mulch, sand-leveling at the kyack area, and trees/bushes trimming. Meet near the in-ground brick Rotary Wheel at the park near H Ave NE, on Shaver Road.
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Metro Rotary Service Project – 9 AM, Oct 10 – Cedar Lake Trail
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2020-09-07 05:00:00Z |
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Clubfoot Solutions - A Rotary Service Story Clubfoot treatments have had a home in Coralville and Iowa City for many years. We learned about the 70 year history of this treatment, and the global reach it has today. This is a program helping thousands in many countries. From the Clubfoot Solutions Managing Director, Todd Becker: "Rotary has done so many wonderful things for our clubfoot mission at Ponseti International and Clubfoot Solutions. We are truly blessed to have Rotary as a partner helping these clubfoot children around the globe. " https://www.clubfootsolutions.org/ http://www.ponseti.info/The Rotary Action Group for Clubfoot and shows more information: https://rag4clubfoot.org/ Donations are also welcome here.
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September 10 Program: Clubfoot Solutions
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2020-07-30 05:00:00Z |
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If you want to visit our On Line meetings Thursday mornings 7-8 AM, send us an email. Tell us about yourself and send a request for Zoom meeting link to CRSunriseRotary@gmail.com After public meetings are allowed and the facility is ready, we will meet again at Matthew 25 in the Groundswell area.
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CR Sunrise Rotary Meetings are On-Line!
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Bruce Lindholm
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2020-07-21 05:00:00Z |
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CR METRO Rotarians and Friends! The date and time will be re-set, due to the derecho storm. Mississippi Regional Blood Donation Center (address below) is reserving slots for a Rotary Blood Drive. A decision to donate your blood can save a life. The process is safe and doesn't take a lot of time.
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Rotary Blood Drive - (Date to be Set)
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2020-07-21 05:00:00Z |
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Karen Nemecek was presented the 2019 Cedar Rapids Sunrise Rotary “Service Above Self Award” given annually to a club member who has contributed, in a unique and significant way to the club and values of Rotary. Nemecek has been a member of Sunrise Rotary for 11 years and has served the club as treasurer and board member. Nemecek, grew up in NE Iowa on a farm near West Union and attended Turkey Valley HS. She graduated from Luther College with a degree in biology and Coe College with a degree in accounting and business administration. She is a CPA and a Director at CliftonLarsonAllen Cedar Rapids.
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Karen Nemecek honored with Service Above Self Award
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2019-06-27 05:00:00Z |
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Phil Hershner has been named the Darrel Berry Rotarian of the Year by the Cedar Rapids Sunrise Rotary Club. This award goes to the individual member who has embodied the Four Way Test and what it means to be a Rotarian. Through their contributions and service, Sunrise Rotary has benefited from their positive impact. The annual award is named to honor Sunrise Rotary's first president and founding member Darrel Berry. Hershner has been a Sunrise Rotary member for 12 years. He serves as the Program Chair and is on the Sunrise Rotary Board of Directors. Hershner is a Wealth Management Trust Advisor at U.S. Bank in Cedar Rapids. He is a Cedar Rapids Kennedy graduate and attended the University of Iowa and University of Iowa College of Law. Rotary 4-Way Test - Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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Phil Hershner 2019 Rotarian of the Year
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2019-06-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul. 01, 2018
Check out the highlights of the 2018 Rotary International Convention in Toronto
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International Convention Photos and Videos
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2018-07-01 05:00:00Z |
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We had a wonderful Annual Meeting today where we heard from Michael Rozum recount the many activities and accomplishments of Sunrise Rotary during the past year. Jon Fitch is taking on the Presidential duties for the up coming year. Thank you Michael. Jon, we look forward to working together as a team to fufil the Rotary Four Way Test.
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Passing of the gavel
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2018-06-28 05:00:00Z |
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Congratulations to our double Paul Harris Fellow award winner this morning, Phil Hershner! He has faithfully contributed to the Rotary Foundation, which works to eliminate polio and is 99.9% of the way there. Thank you for your amazing impact! 
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Phil Hershner-Double Paul Harris Fellow Recipient
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2017-12-21 06:00:00Z |
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Barb Willis Randall, a well-known and loved Rotarian to all metro area Rotary Clubs, shared her journey that ultimately led to her successful athletic career. From working with her older brother in the back yard taking ground balls, to being offered a volleyball scholarship at the University of Iowa-all the way to making the USA volleyball team, and even being inducted into the National Iowa Varsity Club Athletics Hall of Fame-Barb is a rock-star! We meet at Matthew 25 on Thursday mornings to hear from different community members over coffee and breakfast. Message us if you are interested in learning more. 
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Barb Randall- Beloved Rotarian and Athlete
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2017-12-07 06:00:00Z |
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Good morning Rotarians, As a reminder, we will not be having a regularly scheduled meeting next Thursday, November 9th. Instead, there will be a Metro-wide Rotary meeting at the Downtown Club Monday, November 6th at the DoubleTree. The meeting is Noon – 1:00 PM with the lunch buffet being ready by 11:30. Mary Beth Growney Selene is our speaker and her presentation is, "The Rotary Foundation- a Living Legacy" in honor of November being Foundation Month. There is a registration link for all clubs on the DT website. www.RotaryClubofCedarRapids.org. It is on the left side of the page, under "Upcoming Events". Click on the meeting title and it will take you to a registration page. You will register using the GUEST tab and please include our club name in the comments section. The cost of the meals are $17 for full buffet and $12 for salad bar. Since our club builds the cost of meals into our membership dues, you will not have to pay for lunch unless you do not normally eat breakfast at our meetings. If that is the case, you will need to reimburse our Club for the cost of your lunch ($17 or $12). Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and have a great rest of the week!
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Metro-wide Rotary meeting on November 9th
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2017-11-02 05:00:00Z |
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We are auctioning off some wonderful items such as ski passes in Colorado, a condo in Cocoa Beach, and a years worth of car washes at Sparking Image Car Wash as well as raffling off an IPad! All are invited!
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October 19, 2017 Rotary Chili Cook-off
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2017-10-12 05:00:00Z |
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Today we welcomed David Smigel, President of Circle Computer Resources (CCR) in Cedar Rapids, to speak about the I.T. management service CCR offers to businesses in the community! Annie, our exchange student from Mexico also updated us on how her time in the U.S. is going. Mornings meeting downtown at Matthew 25 are a wonderful time! Thanks to The Early Bird for catering such a delicious breakfast spread. Next week is our Rotary Chili Cook-off at the El Kahir Shrine in Hiawatha. We will NOT have our Thursday morning meeting, but instead celebrate at chili cook-off.
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Circle Computer Resources
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2017-10-12 05:00:00Z |
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Sunrise Rotary now meeting at Matthew 25
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2017-10-06 05:00:00Z |
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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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Why we are in Sunrise Rotary
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2017-09-28 05:00:00Z |
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This morning we welcomed Sara and Karen with Iowa Mission of Mercy to speak. The Iowa Mission of Mercy is a large scale, two-day community dental clinic where dental professionals and general volunteers donate their time to provide free oral health care to individuals who face barriers to receiving dental care. A full-service field dental clinic with 100 dental operatories is set up and patients are treated on a first come, first served basis. Since the first Iowa MOM in 2008, almost 13,000 patients from all areas of the state and beyond have received free dental care totaling almost $8.5 million. The 2017 Iowa Mission of Mercy will be held September 29-30, 2017 at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Please join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Iowa Mission of Mercy! http://www.iowadental.org/events_calendar/iowa_mission_of_mercy.cfm
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Iowa Mission of Mercy
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2017-09-21 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Chili Cook-Off
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2017-09-08 05:00:00Z |
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The story of Sunday Drive
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"While shooting photos for an assisted living facility memory unit, I was approached by a wonderful gentleman who apparently knew me for many years. Of course we had never met, and we struck up a short, friendly conversation. At one point I asked “Do you get out much?”. He replied “No, we can’t really leave the building.” I asked the facility director who explained how, for their safety and facility limitations, the folks in the memory unit were rarely allowed out. “What if they could get away without leaving the building?” I asked. From a chance encounter, the Sunday Drive project began." Wayne Anderson shared his Sunday Drive videos with us, which are designed for people living with Alzheimer's, dementia, autism, brain injury and folks in assisted living. More about the creator of Sunday Drive at www.wgamedia.com 
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Sunday Drive with Wayne Anderson
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2017-08-31 05:00:00Z |
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The Sunrise Rotary is always looking for ways to benefit the community. This Saturday, John Henecke rappelled off of the Iowa Building and raised $1,300 for Heartland Youth for Christ!
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John Rappels off the Iowa Building for a great cause!
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2017-08-21 05:00:00Z |
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Today, our Club welcomed our new foreign exchange student, Annie! Our Club put together a welcome package and included things that represent Iowa and Cedar Rapids. We are excited to have her join our meetings and get to know her on a deeper level. Annie is from Mexico. We also heard Nick Ford speak about Cedar Bayou Aquatic Center and Water Park that is coming to Cedar Rapids in 2019! Cedar Bayou Park is an integrated aquatic campus destined to be built and located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The park will incorporate an indoor and outdoor water park along with competitive, therapeutic, and recreational components to provide a uniquely disperse aquatic experience for all ages. You can learn more about it here:http://www.cedarbayoupark.com/home
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Please Welcome Annie from Mexico!
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2017-08-17 05:00:00Z |
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Sunrise Rotary members gathered at Ellis Park on Saturday, August 12th for the annual Flood the Run fundraiser benefitting Matthew 25 and The Salvation Army! This 2.7 mile water run was all the more fun with Sunrise Rotary members blasting runners with their super soakers! We even has some members run the race and go down the giant slip-n-slide at the end!
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Blaster Bog at Flood the Run
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2017-08-16 05:00:00Z |
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District Governor, Ralph Smith, spoke to the Sunrise Rotary about the value Rotary brings to each member's life. Rotary is a wonderful way to impact your community and make long-lasting relationships with other Rotary members. Pictured is Governor Ralph Smith with the current Sunrise Rotary Board members.
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District Governor Ralph Smith
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2017-08-10 05:00:00Z |
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Heartland YFC is proud to host the first ever Over The Edge event in downtown Cedar Rapids on Saturday, August 19th, where volunteers will rappel the side of the historic Iowa Building. Our very own member, John Henecke has bravely volunteered to represent Sunrise Rotary as well as join other Rotarians from CR Downtown, CR West and CR Daybreak for this event. There are two ways that we can show John the support he deserves: Click here: https://www.grouprev.com/heartlandovertheedge-john-henecke and pledge money to help John achieve his goal of $1,000 by August 19th. Attend the event on Saturday, August 19th and cheer him on as he rappels down the Iowa Building. That is the same morning of the Cedar Rapids Farmer’s Market so it will be a fun and exciting atmosphere.
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John is rappelling off the Iowa Building for a good cause!
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2017-07-25 05:00:00Z |
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The fabulous Megan, joined by her family and host sister, joined us for our Thursday morning meeting. Megan presented about her time in Vigo, Spain as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student and gave insight into the power of independence and growth that comes when your eyes are opened to new cultural experiences. As a Club, we are honored to sponsor such a thoughtful, bright, and impactful young woman!
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Rotary Youth Exchange Spotlight
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2017-07-13 05:00:00Z |
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Last week, Sunrise Rotary joined local nonprofit, Matthew 25, in their efforts to revitalize the SW side of Cedar Rapids. Sunrise Rotary took on multiple projects to build up the neighborhood including painting, siding, and re-shingling a garage roof as well as painting a porch for two area women. Within the week, Sunrise Rotary truly took ownership of the garage and porch project, and finished! Rotarian's also helped lay flooring in a home and paint a basement. Giving back is the foundation of our Club!
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Transform Efforts Accomplished
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2017-07-06 05:00:00Z |
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Please help welcome our new President, Michael Rozum
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2017-06-29 05:00:00Z |
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Today, we were able to award two Kennedy students each a $500 scholarship for college. The awards went to two very talented and driven gentleman who will be attending college in the fall! We also awarded Club members Gerald Mohwinkle and David Murray a Paul Harris Fellow award for 2017! Congrats to all!!!
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Scholarship Award Winners and 2017 Paul Harris Fellows
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2017-06-22 05:00:00Z |
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Oh what a day! The weather could not have been more perfect. Check out our Facebook Page to see photos of the golfers and the festivities that took place! After a full day of golf, we celebrated with a meal from Texas Roadhouse, dessert from Kathy's pies, and a program featuring Katie, our Make A Wish child, and Lew Montgomery. Photographer Wayne Anderson took professional photos throughout the day. Click the CD to see the photos! 
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Wish Upon A Par Golf Outing
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2017-06-12 05:00:00Z |
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Our Make A Wish Golf Outing is May 25, 2017 at Hunter's Ridge Golf Course in Marion. This golf outing grants up to 3 wishes for Make A Wish Iowa children and truly allows lives to be impacted! We would like to thank our Event Co-Sponsor-Evergreen Packaging, our Hole-In-One Sponsor-Stonfield Investment Advisors, Inc, and our Golf Cart Sponsor-Dan's Overhead Doors and More for making this event happen! We still have a few more opportunities to be involved, so contact us if you're interested in learning more.
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Make A Wish Golf Outing
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2017-05-18 05:00:00Z |
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Brian Stutzman joined us this morning to teach us more about the incredible resources at Young Parents Network. YPN has been impacting families, empowering generations, and serving the Cedar Rapids Community since 1985 with all kinds of resources for expecting mothers, new parents and childcare education. Thank you for all you do for this community!
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Young Parents Network
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2017-05-11 05:00:00Z |
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Bob Carlson joined us back at Elmcrest Country Club to speak about the YMCA. "The YMCA continues to experience tremendous growth in many ways. As a result we look for opportunities to reach out to the community. The outcome of this is the development of the largest project we've ever undertaken in the history of the organization-the new Marion YMCA." On another note, one of our own Sunrise Rotarian's, Mary Schell, visited the Rotary Club in Ireland while she was abroad! Lastly, our newest Sunrise Rotary member, Bob Schell, officially received his name badge today!
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YMCA with Bob Carlson, Rotarian Abroad, and New Member!
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2017-05-04 05:00:00Z |
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This morning, Courtney with LearningRx- Cedar Rapids North gave us some brain training! It is so great to learn more about the educational tools right here in Cedar Rapids.
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Brain Training with Courtney Axline.
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2017-04-27 05:00:00Z |
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Matthew 25 recognized Sunrise Rotary as their Volunteer of the Year for their dedication to serving the community through their partnership with Matthew 25. Sunrise Rotary wrote a grant to secure a walking tractor for Matthew 25, built the vegetable station that Matthew 25 uses to sell organic produce at the Urban Farm at NewBo City Market, rehabbing homes and participating in their annual Flood the Run fundraiser. We love our partnership with Matthew 25 and were totally honored.
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Sunrise Rotary nominated Volunteer of the Year for Matthew 25!
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2017-04-20 05:00:00Z |
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This morning, Sunrise Rotary had the pleasure of sharing the morning with Theatre Cedar Rapids' new Executive Director, Katie Hallman. Katie enthusiastically shared with us her decision to move back to Cedar Rapids from New Orleans, as well as her excitement for the upcoming shows and programs offered at TCR. Check out their website to learn more. https://www.theatrecr.org/2017/02/tcr-announces-new-executive-director/
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Theater Cedar Rapids featuring Katie Hallman
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2017-04-13 05:00:00Z |
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SAVE A LIFE! Thanks to Carrie Stewart and Rose Hedges from UnityPoint Health, we as a club now know the signs of a heart attack and how to perform CPR! Also, Happy Birthday to the Rotary Foundation! We celebrated with early morning cupcakes 
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SAVE A LIFE!
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2017-03-30 05:00:00Z |
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Please Welcome our Newest Member, Bob Schell!
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2017-03-23 05:00:00Z |
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This morning we were able to learn more about the Hiawatha Public Library and all of the amazing resources they bring to the community as a whole. Janeal Weeks, the library director, was able to give us more insight into the services the library provides to Linn County. Did you know 75% of their patronage is from Cedar Rapids? Amazing. They are looking to expand to fill the great needs of the library, which is currently bursting at the seams. If you are interested in learning more please contact Janeal at weeksj@hiawatha-iowa.com or visit the library website at hiawathapubliclibrary.org.
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Hiawatha Library-Janeal Weeks
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2017-03-16 05:00:00Z |
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Jack Roeder with Prospect Meadows joined us for our Thursday morning meeting today. Prospect Meadows is an up and coming baseball and softball complex in Cedar Rapids for Perfect Game to utilize. The build out will hopefully begin in September!
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Prospect Meadows-Jack Roeder
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2017-03-09 06:00:00Z |
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Today, Sunrise Rotary met at Matthew 25 and learned about the urban farm goals and projects taking place this year from the urban farm production manager, Eric Christianson! The Club worked hard to secure a grant for a walking tractor, that will ultimately make operations at the urban farm more smooth and efficient. Eric was able to show the Club the piece of equipment. Matthew 25 also announced that Sunrise Rotary was chosen as the Volunteers of the Year for their work on numerous projects including: painting a home, building a vegetable stand at NewBo, helping out during the flood of 2016, participating in Flood the Run and so much more!
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Urban Farm Production Manager at Matthew 25
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2017-03-02 06:00:00Z |
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Last Thursday, Sunrise Rotary got to tour the Eastern Iowa Health Center. Joe Lock, the President and Chief Executive Officer of EIHC, was able to speak about the amazing new space and how it is conducive for their mission.
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Eastern Iowa Health Center
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2017-02-28 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb. 16, 2017
Sunrise Rotary got to tour the most unique and quirky T-shirt shop in Cedar Rapids this beautiful Thursday morning! Raygun stays up to date on current events in Cedar Rapids and notices the quirks that make Cedar Rapids what it is! We were so thankful to learn more about this awesome shop!
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Raygun- Wake up and smell the crunch berries!
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2017-02-16 06:00:00Z |
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Today, Sunrise Rotary had an AMAZING tour of Indian Creek Nature Center led by Lindsey Flannery. With a mission to create champions of nature, we got to see all the amazing ways Indian Creek Nature Center allows you to better understand and love the natural world! Check out their website to see their upcoming events such as the Maple Syrup Festival and all of the incredible programs they have to offer! http://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/
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Indian Creek Nature Center
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2017-02-09 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan. 18, 2017
Bob Schmidt, franchise operator of the Lindale Chik-fil- A, joined us for our weekly Thursday morning meeting! And everyone walked away with one of these. EAT MOR CHIKIN! 
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Bob Schmidt with Chik-fil-A
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2017-01-19 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan. 04, 2017
Be sure to watch our Programs list for January and February. We are OFF-SITE in February visiting Rotarian businesses and not at Elmcrest Country Club during their remodeling.
Download a copy of the programs and locations for these 2 months...HERE
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Programs & NEW Locations for Jan-Feb 2017 Club Meetings
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2017-01-05 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan. 04, 2017
Today Josie Rozum, Marketing and Operations Manager at Dan and Debbie's Creamery, joined us for our Thursday morning meeting. Josie shared all the incredible work that goes on at this family-owned dairy farm from milking 150 cows each day, to making hand-crafted ice cream! Their cheese curds can be found in local Hy-Vee stores, and soon their milk too! Josie brought some delicious chocolate milk for use to try. We are happy to learn more and support local, family-owned businesses in this community, and are thankful for the incredible products they share with us.
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Dan and Debbie's Creamery
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2017-01-05 00:00:00Z |
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Merry Christmas!
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2016-12-21 00:00:00Z |
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Karen Hoyt from the Marion Arts Council joined us for our Thursday morning meeting and shared with us ImaginArt in the Alleys! ImaginArt in the Alleys will bring life, vitality and art to Uptown Marion alleyways, while creating a second entrance for businesses along 7th Avenue. The project will transform the alleys through a combination of infrastructure improvements and the installation of creative projects. It is a collaborative effort between ArtPlace America, the City of Marion, and the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Read more about this incredible project here: http://www.cityofmarion.org/…/city-…/imaginart-in-the-alleys
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ImaginArt in the Alleys
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2016-12-15 00:00:00Z |
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The annual Sunrise Rotary Christmas party was great fun! Rotarian's and their family and friends sang Christmas Carols, and played Christmas charades all over a wonderful meal! We have a great time serving together and celebrating together. If you are at all interested in learning more, please let us know!
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Annual Christmas Celebration
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2016-12-13 00:00:00Z |
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As Sunrise Rotary members rang the bells outside of the Hy-Vee on Edgewood Road, each was greeted warmly by Hy-Vee shoppers who would drop off dollar bills and loose change with a "God Bless You, or a Merry Christmas!" Our club feels very thankful to be living and serving in such an incredible community that truly cares about the individuals and families within it!
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The Salvation Army Bell Ringing
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2016-12-05 00:00:00Z |
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Do you know the Playtime Poppy Song? Then you might as well sing along! Thank you to Kristen for joining us for our morning meeting, and teaching us all about the incredible shows and education happening at Playtime Poppy Children's Theatre! A few of the upcoming shows include Elf Jr. The Musical beginning December 1, and Stellaluna at Washington High School in April.
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Playtime Poppy Children's Theater
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2016-11-17 00:00:00Z |
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November is great month to consider your Rotary Foundation gift. We are in the 100th Year of the Rotary Foundation! End of 2016 tax deductable donations are now!
Here are some helpful documents:
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November: Rotary Foundation Giving Time!
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2016-11-14 00:00:00Z |
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Sunrise Rotary held their 15th annual Fall Banquet, and what an incredible turnout it was. We met our goal of raising $10,000! Thank you to everyone who spent the evening with us eating great food, bidding on great prizes, and raising money for charity. People walked away with ski passes, cabin getaways, a hog, and more! All of the money raised goes towards local area nonprofits Habitat for Humanity and Matthew 25 who serve Cedar Rapids through home building projects, as well as local high school scholarships and youth leadership programs. We had an absolute blast! Thank you to El Kahir Shrine Center for hosting us. Thank you, Justin Roberts, for emceeing the event! .jpg)
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15th Annual Fall Auction Turnout
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2016-11-11 00:00:00Z |
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November 10, we had the privilege of learning about the incredible services Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center offers to Cedar Rapids families. With a mission to empower choices for life through christ-centered education and support, they have services in place to help before, during and after pregnancy. Thank you to Michelle and Kylee for joining us for our Thursday morning meeting! Find out more about them by visiting their website: http://bridgehavencr.org/
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Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center
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2016-11-11 00:00:00Z |
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We as a club are feeling very thankful that the flood didn't have the catastrophic affect on homes and businesses as projected. Feeling even more thankful for all of the community members who gathered together and made sure that necessary evacuation and sandbagging efforts were taken to ensure the protection of so many homes and businesses. As we move forward, though minor, some downtown organizations and homes incurred minor set backs and expenses because of the water that did reach them. Please consider coming to our Fall Banquet to raise money for some of these organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Matthew 25. For $20 dollars a ticket, you will be fed and can bid on silent and live auction items that will support organizations listed above as well as local high school scholarships and international programs. 
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Please Join us for our Fall Banquet!
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2016-09-29 00:00:00Z |
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The Mayor of Marion, Nicolas Abouassaly, excited us about the city of Marion at our meetings today. Also, a giant HAPPY BIRTHDAY to two of our Rotary members Diane Beach and Brittney Clark!
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The Mayor of Marion, Nicolas Abouassaly
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2016-09-22 00:00:00Z |
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2016-09-16 00:00:00Z |
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Did you know Cedar Rapids ranks as the #1 best place in America to raise a child? or that it's ranked as the 6th best place to start a business? Scott Olson knows, and proudly reminded us of all of the incredible reasons why. Scott Olson, AIA, CFM, SIOR, Broker Associate, Skogman Commercials Group at the Penthouse Member, and Cedar Rapids City Council member was our guest speaker this morning. Rotarians walked away feeling encouraged, empowered and truly proud of the city we all call home. Just as we do every meeting, club president David Stoltenberg handed Olson the Rotarian 4-way test coin as thanks for joining us!
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Dawn Brouwers,the Executive Director of His Hands Free Clinic was our engaging guest speaker today! She informed us of all the incredible medical care the clinic is providing for those without medical insurance in Linn County.
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Our next service project is September 9th at Habitat for Humanity, however you do not have to be a Rotary member to come hang out with us that day! We still have slots available if you're interested in participating in the Build Day, and meeting some awesome area professionals!http://sunriserotary.cvhabitat.volunteerhub.com/events/index
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Megan, our Sunrise Rotary Youth Exchange Student, is headed to Spain in just 18 days! She will be attending high school and living with a host family. To hear about it from Megan herself, watch the video below.
We had an excellent presentation from Jennifer Pruden about CVNB and all the exciting things happening there!
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Posted on Aug. 11, 2016
Every Thursday morning we have fantastic speakers and exciting announcements. This week was no exception! Michelle Bell, the District Foundation Chair, presented a $3,500 grant award to the club! Special thanks to Todd Manternach for all of his efforts writing and coordinating the grant! The grant will benefit Matthew 25 and be used for a walking tractor for the Urban Farm. We also had Hannah, a junior at Kennedy High School, share about her incredible experience at the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) Conference. We concluded our meeting with Susan Corrigan speaking on behalf of Saint Martin Land Company.
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Sometimes, when Matthew 25 transforms a home, they transform a life. Sunrise Rotary was an active part of the transformation by serving during TRANSFORM 2016, a week devoted to working with volunteers to rehab homes, revitalize neighborhoods, and do various construction projects in the Taylor Neighborhood.
Drywall, painting and siding projects were completed during Transform 2016 week. Thank you Volunteers!!
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 Who are we?
Sunrise is a group of professionals who come together to make a collective difference in their lives by learning more about area business’s, services, and activities that makes our community strong. Our group is small enough that you will know everyone, and large enough to truly accomplish many great things in and around our community. We work hard. We play hard. Our weekly Rotary meetings are informative. Our Social gatherings are fun and inclusive. And above all, the causes that we support with a helping hand, fundraising, or donations gain the greatest benefits from our member’s efforts.
One of the most important aspects of Rotary is the official motto of Rotary “Service Above Self”. Sunrise prides itself in the many ways we fulfill this motto.
This 2 minute video highlights the value of Rotarians and Clubs. Check it out and Click to View
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Welcome to Sunrise Rotary - Cedar Rapids! Dave Stoltenberg- Club President
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2015-07-08 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Bruce Lindholm on Mar. 10, 2015
Cedar Rapids Titans Football! Saturday March 28
Colorado Ice 7:05pm US CELLULAR CENTER $22 per ticket
We are planning a Titans Football Game on March 28 as a Sunrise Social Outing. Last year we did this, the seats were great and the game was fun. Last week we passed around a signup sheet and will do so again this Thursday. You could also indicate that you are interested an click to reply by email > HERE. Please let me know how many will be in your party.
We will collect the money for the tickets on Thursday, March 23.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Phil Hershner
phil.hershner@usbank.com
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This Week
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2015-03-11 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan. 19, 2015
Can't serve? Just ask someone listed below to swap dates.
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| Jan 22 - Nathan Kass |
Jan 22 - Phil Wasta |
| Jan 29 - Dan Kuempel |
Jan 29 - Jonathan Wilke |
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Posted by Rebecca Feiereisen
This story is only in the Club Bulletin.
Documents to Click Open and Save:
Donor Request Letter is HERE Customize and sent this letter to your donors.
Donor Receipt Letter pdf is HERE. The Word document Letter is HERE. Send this donation receipt to your donors. Include a personal thank-you note!
Auction Details: How will the donations be handled? Where do I bring the donation and the Login Sheet? Read this file HERE
Bid Item Login Sheet is HERE Turn this in WITH the Donated Item. Make the Bid Item Description VERY CLEAR as this is what the Bidders will use to understand and bid. Include expiration dates on Coupons and Gift Certificates or Cards. Include "good for" dates for events, hotel rooms, theater and concert events.
QUESTIONS? Talk to Rebecca, Adam, Stephanie and their 2014 Auction committee.
Register yourself and Guests
Use the Auction Event on our Home Page, or in the Club Bulletin to Register you and your guests! Or do it now and click HERE
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2014 Fall Auction - Club Member Information and Documents
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2014-09-30 00:00:00Z |
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Kathryn (Kathy) Fahy is District Governor for northern Iowa for 2014-2015. Meet Kathy and read her message on our District website HERE
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Rotary District Governor Kathryn Fahy
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 Welcome to Sunrise Rotary! 
If you are looking for a group of fun loving and hardworking professionals who care about their fellow Rotarians and their community, then Sunrise Rotary is for you. Sunrise is small enough to really get to know one another, but big enough to accomplish a lot for our community and beyond. We also have a lot of fun along the way. We meet at Elmcrest Country Club (1000 36th St NE Cedar Rapids) Thursday at 7:00. Come Join Us!
Speakers-Programs
I encourage you to look on the left side of the Home Page at the lineup of speakers we have scheduled in the coming weeks. You will find speakers who are leaders of our community, from local companies, non-profits and public institutions presenting programs that cover a wide variety of topics that we hope you will find entertaining, educational and inspirational. We also schedule “off campus” tours of businesses, non-profits and new building projects several times a year taking advantage of our smaller sized club.
Service
One of the most important aspects of Rotary is the official motto of Rotary “Service above self.” Sunrise Rotary prides itself in the many ways we fulfill this motto.
This 2 minute video highlights the value of Rotarians and Clubs. Check it out and Click to View
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Welcome to Sunrise Rotary!
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Posted by Clayton Cubbage on Jun. 25, 2014
Today Sunrise celebrated accomplishments in this Rotary Year, new milestones, new achievements and thanking special Rotarians for their service. See details in this file: Accomplishments
Our 2013-2014 Rotarian of the Year is Theresa Michelson! Theresa stepped up and energetically supported many programs through the year, and most recently lead our Club Meetings while President Clayton was recovering at home from his injury. Thank you Theresa!
Jim Bell received the Service Above Self award this year. Congratulations Jim!
We also are sharing the letter from Sunrise Rotary to the home Club and District of our Korean exchange student, Justin Kim. Justin and their club lost many young friends in the ferry disaster this spring. See our Facebook Page photo of the quilt sent home with Justin.
Thank you all Rotarians for your service and for your Rotary Foundation support at a new, high level!
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Year End Recognition for Sunrise Rotary
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2014-06-26 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Josie Takes on Apr. 30, 2014
Stay up to date on the latest and greatest that Sunrise Rotary and it's members are doing!
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2014-05-01 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Josie Takes on Jan. 30, 2014
I have been meaning to push this message to all of you, but I wanted to just say how great it was to see the interest there is within our Sunrise Rotary Club about the Blue Zones Project. I think that Kim Jass (Marion East Rotarian) did a remarkable job talking about the project, and I really do hope that you learned a lot from her. Kim is a full-time employee with the YMCA in Marion, and is a volunteer for the Blue Zones Project. She does this purely out of passion for the initiative, which is the same reason I love being involved with the project.
There are so many simple things that we can do every day to make ourselves healthier. Some as simple as taking the stairs over the elevator; or parking further away from the doors at a store. It’s so easy for people to neglect their health because they are so busy.
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Cedar Rapids Blue Zone Project - A Simple Way to Help!
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2014-01-31 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Bruce Lindholm on Oct. 09, 2013
Follow Sean's year in Spain on his blog.
Sean's October 9 entries and pictures were about his birthday celebration. See photo here with his Host Parents. His September posts and photos of the mountains and views, plus a festival parade are spectacular.
http://www.seansspainadventure.blogspot.com/
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Rotary Exchange Student - Sean Pilcher's Blogsite from Spain
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2013-10-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Roger Worm on Apr. 21, 2013
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Membership Minute - Propose New Members
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Posted by Bruce Lindholm on Aug. 27, 2012
Aug 28 news from Alyssa's mom, Wendy:
Alyssa has arrived in France, all safe and sound and with all of her baggage :)! She was met by both her first and third host families at the airport which was very sweet. Waiting for her to skype me with all of the details of the trip!
Alyssa's blog will be here, after she settles in...
http://alyssaroseabroad.wordpress.com/
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Outbound Student - Alyssa Christian - in France
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2012-08-28 00:00:00Z |
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July 28 we again recognized Past President Bradd Brown (2010-2011) for his year of leadership. President John (2011-2012) awarded Bradd a plaque and his Past President badge and Rotary pin. Thank you, Bradd!
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Bradd Brown Recognized as Past President
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Posted by Bruce Lindholm on Jun. 06, 2011
Diane has retired from 40 years of teaching, the last 30+ teaching music at Bowman Woods Elementary School.
Diane was recognized by Sunrise Rotary, for her education career, as a teacher to many music students, and her Rotary Service beginning with her charter membership in Sunrise Rotary.
Diane's recognition included a Paul Harris Fellow recognition on June 2.
Thank you, Diane!
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Congratulations Diane Beach!
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Posted by Mark Krause on Mar. 21, 2011
Camp Hitaga Work Day was cool but the work warmed everyone.
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Camp Hitaga Cleanup Day a Success
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Posted by Mark Krause on Mar. 21, 2011
Thanks to the generosity of Sunrise Rotarians, $400 was donated by members for Chile Earthquake Relief to be matched by $400 from the Sunrise Benevolent Fund.
$800 will be sent to the Rotary Club in Chile to build a temporary house for 1 family.
Rotary WORKS!
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Sunrise Raises $800 for Chile Earthquake Relief
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Posted by Bruce Lindholm on Mar. 14, 2011
Aging Services has partnered with ALL the Cedar Rapids Area Rotary Clubs and the Iowa Senior Olympics to bring the Senior Olympics to Eastern Iowa.
Read more about Volunteering May 12 - 14, and Donating, and urging friends/family/YOURSELF (if 50 years old this year) to compete!
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All Cedar Rapids Clubs "running" the Senior Olympics
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2011-03-15 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Bruce Lindholm on Feb. 10, 2011
The Downtown Club is meeting at the Scottish Rite Temple beginning Feb 14 2011.
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Enjoy Rotary "Stories of Service" from around the World!
Welcome to Rotary Voices, the official blog for members of Rotary International.
blog.rotary.org
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Rotary Voices: Read stories of service from around the world
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Read about Sunrise Rotary, our Goals, Projects and Membership Details.
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Learn How Sunrise Rotary Works
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Posted by Todd Maternach
Our Club Goal is that every Sunrise Rotary member supports the Rotary Foundation every year.
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Sunrise Rotary Supports Rotary Foundation
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Posted by Josie Takes
Sunrise Rotary will be heading down the street to the HyVee on Oakland Road for a tour and presentation in place of the regular club meeting. You won't want to miss this one!
Please RSVP for this tour, as the HyVee chefs and dieticians will be putting together a special healthy breakfast spread for our group! If you are not going to get breakfast please indicate that in the comment section as you sign up.
As always, we encourage you to bring a guest! RSVP no later than Monday, March 31 at noon. Click here to RSVP.
Questions...contact Josie Takes at josie.takes@gmail.com
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Club Meeting at the Oakland Road HyVee on April 3
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Posted by Katie Mulholland
Sunrise Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids announces our 2014 Scholarship Awards.
Four $500 scholarships are based on well-rounded high school students, serving their school and their community in the spirit of Rotary. "Engage Rotary/Change Lives!"
Congratulations to:
Michele Wasta - Kennedy High School
Erika Serbousek - Kennedy High School
Claire Tupper - Linn-Mar High School
Jan Hendrickson - Linn-Mar High School.
For Sunrise Members only, here are details of these 4 outstanding recipients: Biographies
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Sunrise Rotary 2014 Scholarships Awarded
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Posted by Bruce Lindholm
CR West Rotary “Flapjacks for Backpacks” – Join and support fellow CR West Rotarians on Saturday March 8 for their Pancake Breakfast, raffle and silent auction. Funds will be used for over 2000 HD Youth Center School Backpacks this fall. 7:30 – 11:00AM, Sat March 8, at the Scottish Rite Temple on A Ave NE. More information: Click.
Make-A-Wish Golf Event – time to focus for success. Get your team donation updates to Phil and Clayton. Sell 10 more tickets by Thursday. – Only 3 months until Tee Off! (A prospective member sold 30 tickets last week, unwrap the plastic!) Remember, each member should have the goal to get one golf foursome and one sponsor in addition to selling the tickets to support the goal of reaching $45,000. Thanks for all your efforts thus far.
Please review the District Conference Details – April 24 a NewBo reception, April 25-April 26 (‘til Noon) in various downtown venues. This is followed by the “100 Years of Cedar Rapids Rotary” celebration dinner at the Double Tree on April 27. See the Event on this page to learn more and register.
Make-A-Wish Award – Make-A-Wish has awarded Sunrise Rotary an “External Fundraising Event of the Year” award for the 2013 Wish Upon A Par Golf Event. The $26,015 raised put us in second place to a Mason City group who raised $41,799. Hitting our goal of $45,000 this year just may be enough for first place this year! If there ever was a Team that would rise to the occasion it would be Sunrise Rotary! Congratulations to everyone! If you would like to attend the Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Gala click here: http://iowa.wish.org/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/4_april/cedar-rapids-wine-tasting-event
Rotaract @ Mt. Mercy U? – Adam Kaefring’s team has been working with a club at Mt. Mercy regarding starting a Rotaract Club sponsored by Sunrise Rotary. Contact Adam to help.
Cedar Rapids Titans Sunrise Outing – Larry Guthrie will have your tickets at the meeting March 6. Game is on March 8th at the US Cellular Center. Kick-off is at 7:05 p.m. Larry’s email: jeanlar@aol.com.
Volunteers Opportunity – The Marion Rotary Club needs volunteers to man water stations for the Marion Rotary Marathon for Shoes on April 13, 2014. Sign up for as volunteers using the EVENT on this page. We need 10 to 12 volunteers per station. Sunrise is signed up for one (1) water stop station on the Marion Marathon website. Please get signed up on the Sunrise website.
Outbound Exchange Student 2014-2015 – Sunrise will be co-sponsoring Mia Montathaci with Metro North as our Outbound Foreign Exchange student. Mia will be going to Spain.
Recruit RYLA candidates! Sunrise will send 1-2 students: Details are here. www.district5970.org/ryla Candidates are in their HS Sophomore or Junior year now. Many students have 'raved' about the experience and leadership skills gained by attending. Talk to neighbors, your kids, their friends, about this fantastic 1 week camp.
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Can't serve? Just ask someone listed below to swap.
| Front Table & Raffle Item |
Greeter & Invocation |
| Mar 6 - Josie Takes |
Mar 6 - Diane Beach |
| Mar 13 - Phil Wasta |
Mar 13 - James Bell |
| Mar 20 - Jonathan Wilke |
Mar 20 - Mike Brain |
| Mar 27 - Roger Worm |
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Sunrise is supporting and partnering with Daybreak Rotary for their El Salvador International project. I am very excited to have the opportunity to support and partner with a successful local club, while at the same time achieving our club goal of participating in an international project.
Our club has responded to Member's giving and provided a match for this project.
Check on the Las Trincheras school construction project on the ESNA Village Network Facebook Page here:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ESNA-Village-Network/114656785229495
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El Salvador Project - Sunrise Rotary Partnering with Daybreak Rotary
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Posted by Clayton Cubbage
 We welcome you to our Sunrise Rotary Website!
Hi, I'm Clayton Cubbage, the Sunrise Rotary Club President.
If you are looking for a group of hardworking professionals who care deeply about their fellow Rotarians and their community, then Sunrise Rotary is for you. It is truly like having breakfast with your extended family every Thursday morning at Elmcrest Country Club. As the Thursdays pass by with one amazing speaker after another, you might find yourself wondering, how did we accomplish so much while having so much fun?
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Posted by Bruce Lindholm
"On behalf of Rotary International President Ron D Burton, and his wife Jetta, I want to welcome you to Rotary District 5970. Located in the northern one half of Iowa with 54 clubs, we have nearly 2900 inspired Rotarians. The makeup of the District ranges from clubs almost 100 years old, to a recently chartered New Generations club."
"President Burton’s theme for 2013-2014 “Engage Rotary-Change lives” is so simple, yet so powerful! The dictionary states that engage means, employ, occupy, involve, engross, absorb, take part, or appoint. What does it mean to you!"
Meet our District Governor, John Bender; just Click here for more information.
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Meet District Governor John Bender
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When we realize what we can achieve in Rotary – when we really engage Rotary – that’s when lives change. We change the lives of the people who need us. That is inevitable. And along the way, our lives are changed as well. That is also inevitable. That’s what our theme is all about in 2013-14: Engage Rotary, Change Lives.
It’s time to open our eyes to the potential each of us has through Rotary. Rotary lets us reach higher, do more, and be a part of something larger than ourselves. No matter how much we give to Rotary, we get more in return. And that, too, is inevitable.
View Ron Burton's message each month: here. Read President Burton's biography: here.
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Meet Rotary International President Ron Burton
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Mark Krause's son, Sam is our 2011-2012 Outbound Exchange Student, spending this school year in Paraguay. The Krause's visited Sam in March. We hope to have Sam join us and share his experience, perhaps in May. From Mark's trip he shared these 2 photos...
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View the story of Theatre Cedar Rapids, the flood impact and grand re-opening Feb 26. Our Club President-Elect, Bradd Brown as architect, is also interviewed in this video.
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Theatre Cedar Rapids Rises from the Flood
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Our 09-10 exchange students both have blogs running. See "Club Links" on the left side of our Home Page. Post replies to encourage these courageous kids!
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President Katie passed the gavel to President Mark on July 2
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Posted by Mark Krause
A heartfelt thanks to all who were able to attend our Scholarship Fundraiser. I know it is a busy time of year and there are many things asking of our time.
We still ended up with approximately 40 people and I am excited to announhce that we raised $532 for our Scholarship Fund! We raffled off six different baskets (if you need any Kennedy wear just see Bradd Brown), raffled five "special" bottles of wine, eat a bunch of good food (the Krause's will enjoy the rest of the cheesecake this evening), and most importantly raised money for one of our great causes. The gants weren't too bad and the rain held off until Saturday morning. Thanks again to everyone. I look forward a many more events as this year moves along.
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Read a summary of Sunrise Rotary Club Member accomplishments for the Rotary Year July 2008- June 2009. Everyone contributed their time and resources!
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7/08-6/09 Year Club Accomplishments
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Here are the details of our District 5970 Outbound Group Study Exchange team. You will have an opportunity to meet this entire team at our District 5970 District Conference, May 1, 2 - at Kirkwood Community College.
Members of the outbound group study exchange team to Italy held their first planning session January 24-25 near Waterloo. The team will leave May 9 for district 2030 in northwest Italy in and around the city of Turin. Team members and their host clubs are, from left to right, Kelli Stoa, Marion; Ruth Buck, Waterloo Crossroads, team leader; Jim Vowels, Waverly; Katherine Brown, Cedar Falls; and Stephanie Hildbrand, Dubuque.
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Each year our District 5970 organizes a Group Study Exchange. Meet the 2009 Team!
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Meet Our District Group Study Exchange Team
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Sunrise Rotary provided another Flood Relief gift to the community.
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Posted by Kirk Ulveling
The evening of February 6 was another fun, lively, family evening of kids games, chili and hot dogs.
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Check out the "blogs" of our TWO overseas students
under the "Club Links" on the left of our Home Page. Nick Barnes is our FIRST Ambassadorial Scholar and in a Rotary sponsored graduate program in Hajfa, Israel. John Erusha is our 16 year-old Xavier High School student spending a school year in Resistencía, Argentina. Check back frequently for their updates. Be sure to post Comments of encouragement from Sunrise Rotary and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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The seven metro Rotary clubs of Cedar Rapids have set a goal to help, at a minimum, 250 of the hardest-hit families with a voucher that can be redeemed for the major appliance they need most. Read
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Ryan Helling and Jenna Holtz were selected as the scholarship winners of the Joe Pacha Scholarship sponsored by the Sunrise Rotary Club. Each received a $500.00 Check.
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On April 24, Ken Kolek joined Cedar Rapids Sunrise Rotary to present 6 new Paul Harris Fellowships (PHF) and 3 PHF+1.
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The 2007-2008 Rotarian of year is Rob Rolfes. Cedar Rapids Sunrise Rotarian of the year was selected based on - 1. "Service above Self" 2. Who exemplified "Lead the Way"
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Gearing Up For Kids - The Playgroud is IN!
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Please take a moment to log into our Sunrise Rotary website and enjoy all the club activities and information.
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