Meeting is Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Cabin Coffee, 7:00 AM. IT'S District Governor VISIT!!
This week - New DG Michael-Jon Pease will be visiting the Sunrise Rotary meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7:00 AM. All club members (including companion clubs) are welcome and encouraged to join us in meeting him. If you cannot make this meeting, please feel free to attend the Rice Lake Noon Club meeting that same day at noon at Lehmans or even the Hayward Club meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at noon at The Social Kitchen.
Last week we had a fantastic talk given by Andre Audette on the two party political system in the US. Andre provided us with a professional and entertaining presentation that was totally engaging - many of us learned more on the history of our political system and how it continues to work. Thanks so much Andre….I will forever remember to “Defeat the Beet”.
Couple of Brief Board Meeting Notes: Financials are good; Next year's dues for Sunrise remain the same ($136/qtr), Watch for first qtr dues request. Reviewed committee reports. 30 year anniversary will be held after the holidays. Still need a President for next year!
Cumberland Rotary Impact Club Update:
REMINDER - No Meeting this Week- Next Meeting Wed. Aug. 12
We launched the school supply drive today and it will go through the 24th. Super cool thing happened and Nezzy’s a local business approached us wanting to partner with our group and fill a school bus with supplies!! They have an employee retiring and this is to honor her. The FILL THE BUS drive will be on 8/15. Tuesday, 8/4 we will have a booth at National Night Out and will be asking kids about acts of service they have done. We meet next week Wednesday 8/12 and we will also do the Adopt a Highway Clean up that day. Stay cool!! Lisa
Shell Lake Area Companion Club Update:
REMINDER - No Gathering this Week. Next Gathering Aug. 12th, 5:30 pm at the Shell Lake Lodge.
We will be meeting again with the Superintendent and Principles of the local schools on Aug. 12th, to discuss potential needs and how our companion group may be able to help.
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS:
Come On People - We are still looking for a president for Rotary year 27/28. Jason is willing to co-pres if someone will step up for a two year committment (first year co with Jason, second year on own).
This is our 30th Anniversary for Sunrise Rotary - would like to do something - if you want to help out you can join Jason, Monika and Clare for planning. Clare will also be doing a time line - please share YOUR Rotary timeline with Clare or Jason by Mid-August.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Aug. 24 - St. Vinnie's Meal Prep
Oct. 3 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Building Project
Oct. 15 - Bourbon Tasting Event
Oct. 22 - Rose Day
UPCOMING PROGRAMS for Sunrise Rotary (Any Rotarian and their guests are welcome to attend):
August Social Activity Planners/AOS and greeters - Monika A. and Ana TS
Aug. 6 - Meeting - New DG Michael Jon Pease visit. Brief Board Report out.
Aug. 10 - Happy Birthday Bruce G.!
Aug. 13 - Meeting - Mike VG - Tom and/or Duana Bremer with an update on the Salvation Army.
Aug. 20 - Meeting - BJ Williams - NWT Conference Center Rm 247/249. Meet at 7:00 for meeting and coffee/donuts. 7:15 we will tour the Northwood Technical College's Immersive Room. It is a high-fidelity emergency medical simulation environment located on the Rice Lake campus. It was created to give EMT and paramedic students realistic, sensory-rich training that closely mirrors the conditions they'll encounter in the field. The project was funded through the EduSTAT in Rural Healthcare grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. This room is really cool. 3-D projection, smells, and sounds to enhance training for several fields.
Aug. 25 - Happy Birthday Dean S.!
Aug. 27 - Meeting - Jim S. (trade with Monika) - Meeting at Woodstone 7:00 AM.
September Social Activity Planners/AOS and greeters - Don D. and Joe E.
Sept. 1 - Board Meeting
Sept. 3 - Meeting - Bruce G. - Board Report Out
Sept. 10 - Meeting - Chris F.
Sept. 17 - Meeting - Sheldon J.
Sept. 24 - Meeting - Tyler K.
October Social Activity Planners/AOS and greeters - Bill K. and Trudy K.
Sept. 29 - Board Meeting
Oct. 1 - Meeting - Board Report Out
Oct. 3 - Saturday - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build
Oct. 8 - Meeting - Jeremy M.
Oct. 15 - Meeting/Spirits Tasting Event
Oct. 22 - No Meeting - ROTARY ROSE DAY
Oct. 23 - Happy Birthday Jason!
Oct. 29 - Meeting - No presenter- fund raiser wrap ups. Spirits Tasting and Rose Sales.
Just a reminder to work hard on securing a speaker. If you need ideas, reach out to any officer and we’ll be happy to help! If you’re unable to secure a speaker, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan a focus for the weekly meeting. Please let Trudy know as soon as you have a program set up so it can be added to the calendar. If you need a Zoom link, contact Jason or Joe E.
Be sure to like our Facebook Page! Here is the link:
Thanks Monika for doing our Facebook page - we are up to 137 followers!
ROTARY DISTRICT 5960 BUSINESS/NEWS: Thank you to our club members from Sunrise and our companion clubs in Cumberland and Shell Lake for helping with this wonderful district project.
Around the District
Rotary District 5960 Ships 2,680 Mobility Devices Through Crutches 4 Africa
Rotarians across District 5960 once again demonstrated the power of service and collaboration through the 2026 Crutches 4 Africa collection effort. Throughout the past year, 23 Rotary clubs collected nearly 3,000 gently used mobility devices from communities across our district.
The initiative was led by Bill Leonard and the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club, whose outstanding leadership, coordination, and commitment have been the driving force behind Crutches 4 Africa in our district for many years. Their vision and dedication ensure this life-changing project continues to grow and make a difference.
The effort culminated on June 6 and 7, when Rotarians and volunteers gathered to sort, organize, and load a 53-foot semi-trailer. By the end of the weekend, the trailer was filled with 2,680 mobility devices and related equipment bound for Mexico, where the items will provide life-changing assistance to thousands of individuals and families.
District Governor Glenn Bowers joined volunteers in the loading effort, helping celebrate another successful year of one of District 5960's signature service projects.
Reminder that the 2028 the Rotary Int'l Conference will be held in Minneapolis.
The 2028 Rotary International Convention — Minneapolis looks forward to working with volunteers like you.
