REMINDER - NO MEETINGS Dec. 25 and Jan 1 - We will meet again on Jan. 8, 2026 at Cabin Coffee 7:00 AM. (Board Meeting Report Out)
This past week we had our Christmas celebration at Lehman's on Thursday evening. It was a great time socializing, dining and sharing laughs over the games and gifts. Thank you to Ana, Mike VG, and Monika for planning a wonderful evening!!
We also had a great club turnout for our help at Rubies Pantry on Dec. 20th. Thank you to all who helped out. We found out that they will need extra help on February 21 as the host church Living Waters will have a large group gone helping dig wells for water in Equador(?). Our regular time would be March 21, but maybe some of you want to help out in Feb. as well.
Last big reminder that we will be serving at St. Vinnie's on Mondays, Dec. 22 and 29th. Please put it on your calendar to help out in any amount of time possible between 8:30-1:30. So far we have Dec. 22 (8:30 shift - Monika and Kathy R. and Clare 10:30 shift - Monika, Dean and Lori Springer) Dec. 29 (8:30 shift - Monika and Kathy R 10:30 shift - Monika, Dean and Lori and Trudy) We can still use some help!
NEGU reminder March 27 is our date for the Joy Jar packing event to be held at Bethany Lutheran Church. We have exceeded our goal of $16,000 and now shooting for $20,000. Hoping to make it so we can pack more jars.
Cumberland Rotary Impact Club Update:
REMINDER - No Meeting Dec. 24 but will meet on Jan. 31 at Peter and Annies.
Club will had a small social gathering for Christmas this past week - was an enjoyable time.
We have had several members ringing bells for the Salvation Army in the Cumberland Area. Still working on the hat and mitten drive in mid-January with evening meeting and social on 1/14/26 - place to be determined. This will be a social and service gathering.
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS:
We will be doing a club visioning exercise in Jan./Feb 2026 with support from our Rotary District. This will be a one-night activity and will include the Cumberland Impact Companion Club. Working on getting a date.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
St. Vinnies Meal Prep - Monday, Dec. 22 and 29th. There is no meeting Dec. 25th or Jan. 1 so let's use these dates to provide local Rotary support.
Jan. 9 - Academic Decathalon Judges - UWEC-BC Contact person is Jackie Ackerlund (email: jaclynackerlund@colfax.k12.wi.us) This is for high school students competing in interviewing, speech, etc. These are young adule students who are typically out of the main stream groups and are working hard showing their true selves. It is a very rewarding experience. (Thank you Clare for the information and contact.)
Feb. 5 - Community Connections (more info to come).
Ruby's Pantry in Cameron - Next event is March 21. Extra help is also needed on February 21. Please mark your calendars.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS for Sunrise Rotary (all members are welcome to attend):
Reminder: please work hard to get a speaker. If you cannot, please let us know at the meeting and we can help you!
December
Dec. 25 - No Meeting - Merry Christmas!
Dec. 22 - Mon. Meal Prep at St Vinnies
Dec. 29 - Mon. Meal Prep at St. Vinnies
January Social Activity Planners - Mark and Cathy B.
Jan. 1 - No Meeting - Happy New Year!
Jan. 6 - Board Meeting 7 AM Johnson Bank - Jason will send out info.
Jan. 8 - Meeting - Board Meeting Report Out
Jan. 15 - Meeting - Don D.
Jan. 22 - Meeting - Joe E.
Jan 29 - Meeting - Bruce G.
Please be sure to let me know as soon as you have a program set up so it can be added to our schedule. If you do NOT have a program, please let us know that as well so we can either get a program or some other focus for those attending. If you need a Zoom link, please let Trudy/Joe E. know that as well. Thanks!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Be sure to like our Facebook Page! Here is the link:
There is still time to register for the Midterm on January 3. (DACdb) As Kathy noted in a recent message, issues at the facility forced us to move the agenda back by 30 minutes. Please plan on arriving around 8:30. Though the program does not begin until 9:15, the House of Friendship starts at 8:30. You will not want to miss that since there will be 17 projects and organizations on display for you to learn more about.
As I mentioned during my Official Visits, five Rotary Districts in the upper Midwest, including 5960, have come together to encourage clubs to do water-related projects. Your efforts will have positive impacts on the environment and your local communities. To go the next step, we want you to share what you are doing with our District Team. The impact, across the five Districts, will be pulled together and used to foster Rotary's public image. Help us share the message of the good work that you are doing. More information can be found at https://www.rotary5960.org/unite-for-water/
I hope that you have a Merry Christmas with your family and friends.
Happy Holidays! Glenn
Respectfully Submitted by:
Trudy
I will not be sending out a bulletin next week - next bulletin will be on January 4th.
