- Our timely speaker this week! Pramod Dwivedi, Linn Co. Public Health Director "COVID Status Update"
- Make-A-Wish Wish Upon a Par golf event. Event brochure is available here
- Sunrise Club Meetings remain on Zoom for now.
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.
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.
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!
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:
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".
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy Rotary "Stories of Service" from around the World!
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