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We meet In Person

Thursdays at 7:00 AM

Matthew 25 Groundswell Cafe

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

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

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Highlights -

Make-A-Wish Wish Upon a Par golf event had great weather. Funds for about 2 wish kids were raised!
Metro Rotary Pribyl Golf tournament for MS and HS Youth. Recruit golfers. Volunteer. https://rotarypribylgolf.com/
CR West Rotary "Ball Drop" is underway. Buy some balls and maybe you will win! www.TheBigDropCR.com
Our Meetings are at Matthew 25. (Zoom option continues)

Make-A-Wish Golf Fundraiser

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

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

Megan Lenss - Exchange Student Update

Megan will join us for and update on July 22. Megan Lenss was our Outbound Rotary Exchage Student to Spain around 2015. Read about her progress and next step:

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

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

Sunrise Rotarian of the Year Award

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

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

Presidental Service Award

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

Karen Nemecek - Paul Harris Award

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

Sunrise Rotary Grant Applications

Sunrise Rotary applied to the District Foundation committee for THREE grants funded 50% by our fundraising. Response should arrive by August 1.

Catherine McAuley Center. Equip their new childcare center, enabling parents to learn without distractions.
Abbe Health/Aging Services. Prepare 10 at-home older adults to use tablets to connect to others.
ChildServe Coralville. Assist with purchasing Speech Therapy Apps to help non-verbal children.

Sunrise Rotarian volunteers will be engaged on any projects we have funded.

Why we are in Sunrise Rotary

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

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

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

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Sunrise Rotary Supports Rotary Foundation

Posted by Todd Maternach