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  • Programs/Events: 
> Aug 22 - 7:00AM: Scott Drzycimski - ITC (Interstate Transmission Corp) returns to speak about ITC and how our electric power grid works. 
> Aug 29 - 7:00AM: Charity Tyler - New West Side Library plans will be shared.
> Sep 5 - 7:00 AM:  Joel Miller - Linn County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections.  Fall Elections update.  His Auditor career as it winds down in 2024. 
> Sep 12 - 7:00 AM: Melody, Program Director - Riverview Center, Sexual Assault Survivor Services.
 
See the UPCOMING EVENTS information on this page.   Some event dates have changed. 
  •  Recent Program and Event Highlights: 
> Aug 15-  7:00AM: Keirra McFadden from LifeServe Blood Center - Serving St. Lukes/Unity Point Health.  LifeServeBloodCenter.org
> Aug 8 -  Doug Nelson, CEO - Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball team
> Aug 1 - Karla Twedt-Ball, CEO - Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. 
> July 25 - Joe Horaney - A great update on Linn County Solid Waste Agency - how it works for all of Linn County. Future plans
 
 
Program/Speaker suggestions are always welcome.  Contact Bruce Lindholm or email CRSunriseRotary@gmail.com
 
We hold our weekly meeting at 7am Thursdays at Matthew 25, 201 3rd Ave SW. Cedar Rapids.   All are welcome!
 
 
Club Meeting Duties
 
Each week, two Sunrise Rotarians are needed to support our meetings.  See table below. 
 
Can't be there? Just swap dates with another Rotarian on the list. 
 
 
DateGreeter/InvocationPledge/Drawing 
August 22, 2024Mary SchellEric Harris
August 29, 2024Robert SchellBruce Lindholm
Sept 5, 2024David StoltenbergLynette Markofski
Sept 12, 2024Ben StuttTheresa Mickelson
Sept 19, 2024David VerWoertDavid Murray
 
 

Alliant Energy - Duane Arnold Solar News
Kimberley Dickey was our Rotary speaker January 25.   As the Duane Arnold Solar project developer manager, she presented their Duane Arnold I and II projects to our club. 
 
From our warm reception for her team in January, 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.
https://corridorbusiness.com/nextera-energy-outlines-plans-for-duane-arnold-solar-iv-project-in-linn-county/   Solar is becoming an alternative to wind turbines for clean energy. 
 
Cedar Rapids Gazette Photo

Upcoming Sunrise Programs - read/respond!  
What's coming up? Are you curious about a topic?  Send ideas to, or call Bob or Bruce, with an expert's name! 
 
This is sent only to our Newsletter recipients:
 
Your ideas...Recommended interesting topics and experts you know, or be an organizer of an off-site meeting!  

What can you organize for us? These were suggested by someone in our club:
  • Pickleball Palace: Need an Organizer!   Better to visit. Morning? After work social? Demos of pickleball, etc. 
  • Retirement Strategies: Recommend some experts... Its about retirement funds....  but also much more! 
 
Shakespeare Garden
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. 
 
Fundraising continues for this beautiful riverside garden!    https://friendsofshakespearegarden.org/
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speakers
Aug 22, 2024
Scott Drzycimski - Interstate Transmission Corp
Power Transmission Lines - how they work!
Aug 29, 2024 7:00 AM
Charity Tyler, Director CR Library Foundation
Details... New West Side Cedar Rapids Library
Sep 12, 2024 7:00 AM
Melody - Iowa program Director
Riverview Center
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Upcoming Events
CR History Museum - Rotary Social Night
The History Center
Sep. 12, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
 
Bingo Night!
El Kahir Shrine
Oct. 24, 2024 5:00 p.m.
 
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Executives & Directors
President
Bob Schell
 
Secretary
Ben Stutt
 
Treasurer
Karen Nemecek
 
Foundation Chair
Bob Schell
 
Membership
Eric Harris
 
Club Grants Management
Bruce Lindholm
 
Programs Chair
Bruce Lindholm
 
Club Social Activities
Lynette Markofski
 
Immediate Past President
Lynette Markofski
 
Service Projects
Lynette Markofski
 
Club Public Image
Bruce Lindholm
 
Club Information
Cedar Rapids Sunrise
Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.
Matthew 25 Groundswell Cafe
201 3rd Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
United States of America
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Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids Sunrise
PO Box 2841
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2841
Club 17230  District 5970